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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1931
Page
7
In Penfield Ohio on June 20 a Gospel Song Service at the Congregational church drew a good crowd. The program featured fine tenor singing by Thomas Roger and performances by George and Will Garthe, with other selections enhancing the evening.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Bobel celebrate the birth of a daughter named Anita Marnie Bobel at the Wellington clinic on Saturday June 13 The arrival adds joy to the family. Two new staff hires are approved by Penfield Board of Education at Monday meeting Russell Baker from Brookside School becomes assistant principal and coach Miss Lita Mitchell from Rochester 5th and 6th grade joins the teaching staff.
George Hastings and Mrs Elsta Wilson along with Woodrow Wilson and others attended the rededication of the Congregational church in Litchfield Sunday. Rev C L Kiplinger secretary of the Union of Congregational churches from Cleveland delivered the day’s address.
Dorothy Brietkrense aged 12 owes her life to her father W J Brietkrense. While picking strawberries along a railroad track on Monday she climbed a steep bank and did not see an electric power line until she was entangled and unconscious. Her father freed her with a heavy stick but she suffered burns to hands and arms as her mother collapsed in distress.
A group from Penfield spent Friday at Wooster for the county day activities and a picnic dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Pelton and children, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Betts, Mr and Mrs Charles Schulz, Mr and Mrs Harry Underhill and daughters, Mable Myers, Mr and Mrs Blair Pierce and children, Miss Elsie Shaw, Mrs Reman, Mr and Mrs Claude Berkey and family, George Hastings and Mrs Rolla Dague.
Mr and Mrs W A D Welsh and Lucdle Gregg were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Winfield Kimber in Iver Corners. Gladys Starr stayed a week at Oscar Clarks in Spencer Milton Coleman from Cleveland visits grandparents Mr and Mrs E Newcomb. Wade Corb from Cleveland Jim Corb of Elyria and Anna Knorr of Akron were Sunday callers at the Harry Lindsey home. Margaret Lindsey, Elyria high school graduate, visited then returned to Elyria to stay with Dr Birk Peck. Maxine Hopkins of Kent State College is home for a week. Alex McCoy George Bradstock and Robert Squires visited Belle Biggs in Akron Sunday. Ralph Taylor and sons attended the Baylor Reunion in Medina.
June 20 observances at Oberlin Road feature Children's Day exercises in infant, Young Ladies and Junior classes, with a picnic planned at Campbell Park after services. Ladies Class and South Russia Club hosted Mrs M L Hurst appreciation party at church parlors, with readings and a talk by Mrs G I Hobbs. gifts presented and community thanks voiced. Girls Sewing Club held its first lesson of the year led by Mrs Kern. six members attended and adopted the name The Golden Glow Club.
Mrs. Amy Briggs resigns after seven years as East Oberlin teacher to join the primary grades in North Fairfield. Miss Underhill from No 3 in Russia Township will replace her.
Lorain County Day attendees from the vicinity include Mr and Mrs John Kern and children Mr and Mrs A A Saxton Mrs Andy Edmonds Mr and Mrs Arthur Durlam Mrs Anna Rogers and Mr and Mrs G I Hobbs. Several family events and visits occur with residents traveling to Chatham Amherst Cleveland Medina and Detroit. A farm sale involving Steve Takas and F Waite is noted along with weather events at William Farr’s barn.
Avon society page records visits from Elyria Cleveland Michigan and other towns plus a tense list of guests. The June 13 Avon High School Alumni reunion in Lorain featured remarks from E A Scamman J B Davidson and former Avon teacher Paul J Richards reflecting on 1908 to 1911 experiences.
Gladys Glade extols Lynn Fontanne’s graceful hands and skin, urging women to care for hands with suitable lotions as skin ages. The piece discusses winter versus summer needs, oil balance, and various remedies from olive oil to lanolin, ending with society notes on club officers and postmeeting dancing.
A compact description of a magic shell game using two marbles, two thimbles, and two paper cones. The cones fit over the thimbles and the setup makes it appear the marbles and thimbles swap places through a sequence of placements and a few spoken words. The trick rests on masking the duplicate marble and thimble from the audience.
Skin experts advise consulting a physician for persistent eruptions and early scar treatment. A reader suggests a peach powder shade and brown mascara for coloring. Editor notes Miss Glad cannot answer by mail but offers pamphlets and paid articles on beauty topics through the paper.
The 1850s saw camels brought into the southwest by the U S government for transport and military use against Indians. The animals proved unpopular and were ultimately sold at auction.
A report notes bone cancer yielding to progress with five year cures cited as improving outcomes. Medical teams and researchers are described as making strides in treatment.
Columbia residents report visits among families including Laynes and Carpenters, note church and school events, reunions and dinners. Gas well near Bruno Spooner’s farm measured 80 000 cubic feet. line piping planned. Local travelers Edward Gilpin and his brother Fred returned from Geneva.
June 21 1871 notes a fast day in Filyria with three runaways and a dog fight. County railroads valued at 2 357 212 with L S S M S at 1 562 220 and Cleveland and Columbus at 794 992. Delegates Heman Ely E G Johnson J C Hale H M Redington and George G Washburn left Tuesday to the Republican state convention in Columbus.
The contract for the Old Ladies Home Building at West Avenue and Second Street was awarded to John Kipp of Lorain for 12750. The two story plus basement L shaped design will be built within three months. An adjacent landmark, Earl Wurst's house at East Avenue and Second Street, was largely destroyed by fire with an estimated loss of 3000.
Oberlin College conferred 135 bachelor degrees on 135 seniors at the seventy-eighth commencement led by President Henry C. King. Ten distinguished figures received honorary degrees including Dr. Charles S. Howe and Wayne B. Wheeler. Oberlin Academy added 71 seniors at its Thursday evening event marking the same anniversary.
Elyria Township trustees aim to block the city from discharging sewage into the Black River if state board of health backing is secured. City laborers face a 15 percent wage cut, with workers earning between 450 and 5 dollars daily. The Second Congregational Church buys Lake Avenue property for a new building. St Johns Society marks golden jubilee at St Agnes Church with notable attendance. Oberlin College approves a budget of 738 629 for 1921 92 academic year.
The friends of Clarence Hayes son of Mr and Mrs Geo Hayes note his marriage on Friday June 15 to Marcia Zerbs of Cleveland. Hayes, once prominent in athletics at Columbia High School, has worked at a Cleveland meat market. The couple will reside in Parma along with best wishes.
Manchester by the Sea Massachusetts residents recall Singing Beach, once famed for its musical sands that hummed underfoot. Severe tidal storms have gouged the shore, sweeping away the singing sands and leaving the coast strangely quiet.
Ultraviolet radiation is described as the best indicator of a star’s surface temperature. The concept links higher energy light to hotter stellar bodies, shaping methods used by astronomers to classify stars by color and temperature.
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