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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1932
Page
3
A humorous reminiscence from New York on March 5 details a rowdy dinner where a guest hides under a table to fix a wobbly leg. The scene escalates as the intruding tablecloth and chaotic banter reveal social gibes and a desire to escape the awkwardness.
A speaker recounts a comic persona in a Gandhi squat style scene. The narrator refuses to join others at the table, insisting on being Master Fixit and Bright Little Helper while spilling food and pondering the next year.
Mrs J Welburn hosted the Victory Quilt Club at her Elyria home on Wednesday March 2 with all members except Mrs Thomas Buckingham and Mrs D G Reisinger present. The day featured quilting and a splendid dinner. The club plans a meeting with Mrs Bert Schaeffer on March 17.
Last week in Eaton area Mrs. J D Mennell and Mrs Blanche Tite traveled to Cleveland to care for ill relatives, returning midweek to a recovering group. Numerous farm moves occurred including Schwarer and Sooy exchanges and several families relocating to new properties. Funeral services were held for Walter Eldred of Chatham, age 24, who died after a tree accident.
Washington visitors plan a short stay with relatives while local families host callers and attend meetings. Residents travel to Elyria Cleveland La Grange and Medina for dinners theatre and health talks. Several illnesses recoveries and cheerful social events tie the week together with family and neighborly visits.
Mrs. Henry Droege welcomed local P T A mothers to her new Belden residence on Monday afternoon. Guests toured the house, sang together, and enjoyed refreshments. Future gathering planned with Mrs. Chas Wise. Mrs. William Law hosted Saturday for about twenty guests from Cleveland Elyria and Amherst with dancing and refreshments.
Henry Armbruster and others visit Elyria and Memorial hospital. A Smith family car accident in a ditch after avoiding another car. Residents visit Cleveland, Delware, Lakewood, and Ridgeville. Local contests award Elizabeth Droege two cash prizes. Surprise birthday party honors Henry Droege and Hattie Zacharias with games and a midnight meal.
Attendees included Hattie Zacharias Arthur Abraham Wilmer Zacharias of Valley City Bertha Gest and children Oscar Gest Goldie Lawrence Ora Crocker of Columbia and many others. The honored guests received numerous gifts. Additional visitors were Joseph Grabenstetter and Martin Bereswill with family and friends Mrs Siggens and Emory Koenig. Mrs Wm Law and Mrs Spurfreon Smith spent Monday afternoon in Medina.
Hub ert E Cobb minister outlines Sunday order of worship for March 6 1932 at Clarks field Brighton and Rochester with Sabbath School 9 45 A M worship 11 00 A M and 8 00 P M and midweek services at Rochester Wednesday 8 P M and Brighton Thursday 8 P M
The Brighton Ww. c. T. U. and families meet at Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Merrill home Friday evening March 11 instead of March 9. Members with March dues and Frances Willard cards should bring them. A good program is planned and a light lunch will be served.
Local families from Toledo Elyria Clarksfield Wellington Lorain and North Eaton gather for Sunday dinners and informal visits. Word of a W F M B meeting at Mrs. Merrill with 28 attendees includes a post meeting lunch and social hour. Brighton High bids farewell to Arthur and Ceylon Baker.
Quote notes that praise can help, but true improvement requires foundational perfections not granted by acclaim. It reflects a reflective stance on virtue and self improvement amid praise.
Mrs. Margaret and Mrs. Newton Baus hosted a joint Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Society meeting at their South Ridge home. Elected E. J. Burrer as Aid president to fill a vacancy. W M S president S H Amore led the session. A reading program and social time followed with April hostesses named.
Sheriff sale in Lorain County Ohio on April 2 1932 at ten o clock a m at the Court House Elyria. Parcels include 0 345 and 0 115 acre parcels on Woodford Avenue part of Original Elyria Township Lot No 102. Appraised at 400 and 2200 dollars with two thirds minimum bid. Legal notices follow for other cases and hearings.
A Carlisle Grange Tuesday evening meeting drew a number of attendees, with members gathering to discuss society topics and plan upcoming activities.
Mr and Mrs George Knittle attended a meeting of the Erie county Pomona Grange held last Thursday in Milan.
Pupils of Elyria township with Mrs. Ethel Harr as musical director presented an operetta at Markley school on Wednesday evening under school supervision.
Anthony Delefield and Dick Johnston attended a party at the Hedges in LaPorte honoring Fran cis Spencer and John Robinson, rural mail carriers who have retired from service.
The Community Club met at the schoolhouse on a Wednesday evening with strong attendance. President Mrs. Rene Stang presided as members carried out routine business and an informal program followed with group singing. Joe Boddy and a group from Elyria entertained with musical numbers before refreshments.
The D. C. club plans an oyster supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dehn on Wednesday evening March 9th.
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