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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1947
Page
7
Erhart social column recounts Sunday visitors across Elyria and nearby towns. Families visited relatives in Haury, Streid, Meyer, Ullrich, and Armbruster homes. The Kramer team beat Elyria Legion 14 to 2 Sunday afternoon.
Name and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Haas of Elyria attended a Briday supper with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Haury. Mrs. Louisa Matt visited Mrs. Philip Armbruster. Gene Knable of Cleveland stayed in the Ed Steyer home. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmidt and granddaughter Mary Martin of Cleveland. Several other relatives gathered for suppers and birthday celebrations in Cleveland Gratton and Rocky River areas, with extended visits from Neffs, Hirsch, Reichett, and Stevanus families.
West Ridge Grange held a Tuesday meeting with strong attendance. A hymn and flag salute opened the session. New members Myron Engign were nominated for future voting. A National Master article urged youth work. A Grange picnic is set for Sunday July 27 at Ober Jin Roadside Park. Pomona Grange will meet August 2 at Henrietta. The program featured songs The Dear Old Farm a safety exercise and a poem Down on the Farm by Frederick Eppley. Alberta Penfound lectured on History of our Grange, with two charter members noted. A dress contest judged by Mrs. Margaret Damon saw only one entry by Mrs. George Gulgen. A cookie contest was planned for the next meeting. Refreshments followed.
A list of social visits and birthday celebrations is reported. Mrs Amy Hil prepares to leave for Oregon with farewell events at Oberlin Inn attended by Mr and Mrs Clair Hill and daughter Suenne of Wellington among others. Nearby residents and guests, including Sheldon, Peters, Wirhmer, Megueek, Korkas, Bronner, Block, Bachtel, Richards, Sweeney, Peters, Hillier, Jordan, Tease, Grills and Bechtel, are noted as attending various gatherings and visits in Oberlin and nearby towns. Cpl Robert Sweeney is stationed near Harrisburg, Pa and joined by Harlan Penfounds for a Sunday dinner.
California farmers sold surplus fruits and vegetables worth over 7 million dollars directly to consumers in 3.5 years at the San Francisco free market. Thirty eight counties contributed, delivering 30 250 truckloads. Last year drew winter crowds from 25 000 to 30 000 on Saturdays versus 10 000 to 15 000 the prior year.
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