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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1937
Page
14
Fran aids Ward after he is knocked down in the dark. Ward suspects an attacker and reveals a head wound as they plan to rest, wash, and search for food while debating if the assailant may return to finish the job. The scene ends with them seeking shelter to continue the tale.
A joint meeting of the Ladies Aid and Missionary societies of the Methodist church took place at Mrs. Anna Wyttenbachs home with devotionals led by Mrs. Harland Schieder and Mrs. Est Munn. Talks, a poem, a solo by Rev. Kaetzel, and a tercent Easter study were shared, plus a pot luck lunch. Two guests from Cleveland and another attendee joined the sessions.
Miss Bird will read a discussion on ritzy repair. Everyone is asked to bring repaired clothing or items needing repair. Oberlin figure Eleanor Petty spent Tuesday with her parents, Mead Petty. Brownhelm boys basketball won 25 to 6 over Brownhelm seventh and eighth graders Tuesday evening. Mrs. L. M. Kelly visited her sister, Mrs. Carl Hasenpflug, Brownhelm, Tuesday. Dwight Page of Wellington and Albert Schneider with daughters visited the Cooks and the Court families around Oberlin Tuesday. Mrs. Guide and Miss Morse of Oberlin called on Mrs. Wallace Court Tuesday afternoon.
The March meeting of the Ladies Aid Society was held at the Congregational church parlors with luncheon served at noon. Devotional period led by Mrs A J Cooper. Business session under Mrs Raymond Wellmes. Tenative committee plans discussed. Chairs include Mrs Frank Whyte Sewing Mrs Anthony Northelm Flowers Mrs George Horn. Next meeting set for April 7 with hostesses listed.
County commissioners yesterday bought two four door sedans for the county engineer’s department. A Dodge sedan was purchased from Leo KR Moyer Motor Company for $525 with a $60 trade-in allowance. A Ford sedan was bought from J R Dall of Elyria for $686 with a $195 trade-in allowance. Seven bids were received from county dealers.
Miss Alice Bird county agricultural extension agent will speak at a township meeting on hospitality. The talk follows a probate operation, with the Evangelical Reformed church sponsoring coffee and a tureen supper at the Town Hall. Women are urged to attend and bring a prepared dish.
Spencer residents Karl Weldrick Spencer Moesdamen and Charles Fuller were named to serve at a Pythian Sisters card party Friday evening. The entertaining committee served lunch. Vaccination for diphtheria occurred Tuesday at Spencer school by Dr. F. E. Reutter and Dr. D. R. Bhillinger. Senior Philathea class members met Friday afternoon in the M. church parlors with lunch served by the hosts. Lenten services were held Wednesday evening at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church led by Rev. George Smith. Paul Nichols celebrated a birthday with dinner at the Nichols home in Wellington Monday night hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Nichols. Mr and Mrs John Franz and daughter, with Mrs George Novotny of Cleveland, recently visited Mr and Mrs Howard Shick. Bert Myers, Howard McCourt and Frances spent Tuesday near Congress with Mrs Jim Redman. Dwight Allen visited his sister Mrs Winton Hisey and family at Maple Heights during the week. Mrs. Nora Eglin spent a few days in Chatham with her son. Mr and Mrs Walter Storm and Maxine Bowen with Mr and Mrs Ralph Ott visited in Cleveland to see the former’s daughter, Louise Bowen, a student nurse at St Luke’s. Rev J. G. Koontz led Sunday evening services at the M. Church in Elyria.
Mrs Mary Howe returns from a three week stay in Litchfield with daughter and husband Victor Haines. Ed Kissinger of Wellington visits brother and wife Fred Nichols. Fred Brinker and daughter Mrs Ernst Pitts Jr call on G L Emerson house. Milton Wolf and daughter Evelyn visit Elyria with Leon Pixley. Rev Koontz and MEF Junior choir entertain at Elyria Home for the Aged. Lewis McCourt returns to school after nine weeks with whooping cough.
BERKELEY Cal The need of university trained public health officials has become so great the University of California has instituted a spring course to cover the subject. Sixty public health officials from eight western states and the territories of Alaska and Hawaii have enrolled. The course is destined for public health officers generally sanitary engineers public health laboratory technicians and vital statisticians.
A Perron milk delivery theft case in Jose is noted as a local deiry firm advertises aid. The company offers free milk to the thief who reports his need, promising to supply all he requires. The fragment indicates concern over nightly quart bottle thefts from door deliveries.
Political economists warn that rising wages in heavy industries will lift prices, risking reduced consumer buying power amid government spending. The piece notes wage-led inflation, fears on recovery pace, and examines policy moves around the Public Works Administration as Secretary Ickes seeks to preserve the program while Congress debates funding and wind-down plans. It also covers President Roosevelt involving his son Jimmie in White House liaison work and Senate reactions.
Slowness and indifference of key figures in executive offices and in dependent commissions hinder policy. The piece notes progressive alignment with the White House, targeting Ickes and Perkins rather than cabinet members. It discusses labor tensions, Lewis vs Green, and potential AFL reorganization, with White House opposition to Court enlargement and bar association polling on retirement law.
The article promotes a one patch flower quilt titled Grandmother 8 Flower Garden. It highlights easy piecing, diverse color options from scraps, and beginner friendly instructions. Pattern 5802 includes a Block Chart, fabric illustrations, the full quilt image, three color schemes, and yardage details. send 10 cents to Chronicle-Telegram Household Arts Dept. for the pattern.
Authorities consider a cheaper recovery route than replacing stolen deliveries, weighing cost savings against security risks. Key figures and local agencies assess feasible steps to restore supply lines and deter future thefts.
ALICE Texas A tale from Alice The Sweetheart of the Southwest notes men outnumber women by about two to one in this Oil Field region town. City directory compilers report 2 191 families averaging 3.6 persons per household and discuss factors behind the gender ratio despite limited clear data from the era.
Wakeman Grange held a regular meeting with Worthy Master William Winters presiding. Two reinstatements approved and a pin awarded to Findley. A fire destroyed Mr. and Mrs. William Merrit’s Fitchville home. a relief committee formed. Seventeen candidates to receive the first degree at Townsend on March 11.
Jimmie Fidler notes Hollywood will seek fresh talent as vaudeville fades and current film comics thin. He warns many current stars, from Chaplin to Stan Laurel, lack successors and urges aspiring actors to study comedy to secure future payoffs in an increasingly humorous screen era. He also shares light anecdotes about Victor McLaglen, Ginger Rogers, and a celebrity phonograph club, plus social scenes at Joan Crawford's home.
A professor argues against rushing to amend the constitution to curb Supreme Court independence. The piece condemns federal control aims and urges caution, warning that hasty changes threaten checks and balances and risk empowering the executive. The author contends much legislation has lacked scrutiny and questions the value of introducing such broad changes.
Mrs Charles Date and Mrs Leo Hanlon hosted the South Ridge Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Societies at the former's home. The gathering opened with a song, devotionals led by Mrs C E Cook, and readings by members. April host is Mrs Milton Schlechter with a long refreshment list of attendees.
Mrs August Smith celebrated a birthday with a dinner party in Oberlin. Guests included William Peabody Sr and Jr with Shirley Ann, Mr and Mrs August Smith, Clarence and Miss Annette Peabody, as gifts and plants were presented. The Needle Guild Society met for an all day quilting party with a noon tureen dinner and plans to meet March 17 with Edith Dehn. Various local residents from Elyria Lorain South Amherst and Amherst areas were noted among attendees and visitors.
Mr and Mrs William Timds and son moved to Norwalk. Mrs Norman Lowe visited Norwalk Tuesday. Mr and Mrs William Winters left Thursday for Pennsylvania. The Easter Star meets at Masonic Hall Tuesday evening. Wakeman Chapter No 177 R A M plans regular meeting at Masonic Hall Wednesday evening.
Foreign observers say Americans have shifted from tall lantern-flawed figures to a square-faced, stocky business man look in the last fifty years, with Uncle Sam’s image evolving from the past to the Mr. Babbitt stereotype.
Ad claims a modern remedy for kidney and bladder disorders causing night trips, nervousness, fatigue, and pains. It offers a guaranteed vitality claim with a $109000 deposit at Bank of America Los Angeles and a money back promise for empty packaging, urging readers to consult their druggist.
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