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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1932
Page
7
Bay Village report notes the Missionary Society gathering at Mrs Wisume's Lake Road residence on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Hostesses Lerne Thomson and Sadler served a dessert luncheon. Ida Badler sang two solos, Evalyn Powell accompanied on piano, and Mrs Reese of Toronto delivered a talk on society departments. Officers were elected and year reports read. the group adjourned until September.
Ralph Metcalfe, a 22 year old Marquette University athlete, starred at the Chicago field championships report. He broke world marks in the 220 yard dash, the hundred meters, and the two hundred meters, and tied the world record in the hundred yard dash. The sensational performance comes as the sport world hails him as a potential Olympic figure alongside other new marks by George Saling and Jack Keller.
The college graduate faces a grim job market as thousands remain unemployed. Graduates, eager to be self supporting, confront competition with skilled, unemployed peers for limited opportunities. The financial strain tests the courage and resolve of those seeking professional careers.
A portrait gallery of scientists as dreamers from Parsons to Jentzsch. Sir Charles Parsons eyed a vast earth heat shaft. Georges Claude funded tropical water heat for engines. Piccard climbed 10 miles into the stratosphere. Goddard pursues interplanetary travel. Jentzsch seeks a lunar searchlight, achieving light at 21 miles while moonlight remains distant. Real progress, the piece notes, grows from yesterday’s dreaming.
A modern writer urges that 1929 to 1931 forged towering figures and predicts 1932 will not bring more people or easier sales, but years ahead will see a new group of powerful business leaders. The piece contrasts bold conviction against sheltered big business and cites an advertising authority on not waiting for discarded cores. It also wryly notes willpower grows from doing nothing amid a mosquito bite and hints at Congress battles over hiring relatives versus voters.
A calendar of past and present notable births and events lists figures from literature to exploration. Entries include Madame D Arblay born 1752, Winfield Scott, Gustavus W. Fox, and Thomas Arnold with dates and death notes, plus today’s birthdays of Chenny C Jones and Mark Van Doren.
Amherst churches held Children's Day with elaborate programs across First Evangelical Methodist and Congregational services. Junior choirs, recitations, dialogues, and acting filled morning to afternoon, highlighted by cradle diplomas and various class performances. Commencement exercises followed at St Joseph's Catholic School with 15 graduates receiving diplomas and medals for scholarship. The Amherst High School Alumni held its 43rd banquet at the school, featuring dinner, speeches, and a dance with local musicians and entertainers.
A weekend visit by Miss McBane, former Amherst instructor, and alumni activities are noted. Pomona Grange met at Hickory Tree Grange Hall on Milan Avenue with officials from Lorain county Granges. Concordia Club of St Paul’s Lutheran Church to hold Jans business and social meeting at church parlors Tuesday evening.
Visit here Mr and Mrs William Smith of Cleveland called on Amherst friends Saturday and attended the Amherst Hi Alumni banquet. Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters will meet outdoors at Miller picnic grounds weather permitting with a tureen dinner. Circle Three of the Altar Rosary society hosts at St Joseph church. WCTU open meeting at First Evangelical with essay and poster awards and music. Brotherhood of St Peter’s meets with Brotherhood of St John at South Amherst. ice cream social. Hickory Tree Grange meets at Milan avenue Grange Hall with post meeting program.
The Congregational Ladies Society holds its regular meeting at the church parlors Wednesday afternoon with Mrs B A Kuss and Mrs F R Powers as hostesses. The eighth annual Shulz Pippert Reunion at Wayside Inn Birmingham O draws 31 members for lunch and games with several winners and a decision to discontinue reunions. Members from Amherst Kipton Elyria Cleveland and Birmingham attend.
Sunday dining at Mr and Mrs Jacob Dute precedes a host of church activities across Elyria. Neadlecraft Club guests will visit Mrs William Wilker Thursday afternoon. Missionary Society meets Thursday evening at Mrs R L Mens home. First Evangelical holds quarterly conference Saturday at 7 30 with Rev W Schuster from Cleveland. St Paul Lutheran teachers meet at 7 30 tonight. Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night observed Wednesday at Stone City Chapter Mason Hall. St Peters Evangelical choir rehearsal moved to Thursday at 7. Children’s Day service slated for next Sunday with 9 30 Sunday School and 10 00 combined service led by Rev Schmidt. A brides and grooms service to honor couples married by Rev Eastman will be held at Congregational Church next Sunday morning.
The wedding of Rev. Chas McBride pastor of the M E church to Miss Ruth Ferbe of Clarksfield West Virginia took place Wednesday at 7 30 pm. A church parlors reception in their honor will be held June 17th.
Mrs Rose Osborn of Lake Read seeks rheumatism treatment at Green Springs Ohio. Mrs Ruth Shook hosted 17 Circle members at her Lake Read home planning next year. Mrs Wm Radcliff of Bassett Read, homebound four weeks, shows improvement. Mr and Mrs A C Hook attended Lakewood High School graduation last week. Mrs Clara Stohliman, year in Europe, visits friends after returning home. Mrs Louise Mellander attended Ft Wayne golden wedding of aunt and uncle. Mrs Emma Pope of Cahoon Towd returned from Chicago after nine months. Hugh Pease coal lumber dealer on Dover road lived 14 years at Ellington apartments before fire destroyed them early last week. he escaped via fire escape with some belongings.
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