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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1938
Page
10
New York reporter describes Easter mood at Grand Central Terminal where an unseen organist fills the concourse with music as crowds pause, reflecting on longing, trains, and city life amid holiday bustle. He notes passengers, students, lovers, and a memorial air as the organ becomes a cultural beacon in transit life.
A vintage advisory promotes women showing pep to attract men at dances and parties. It touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to ease feminine discomforts and “tone up the system.” An enduring three generation tip endorses smiling through discomfort with the product.
A self described Beekman Place resident, a handsome fellow and patient researcher, continues work on a heavy novel about revolution in all its phases. The piece notes dedication and long labor as central to the writing process.
Penfield Grange will meet Wednesday evening March 16 with pictures shown and refreshments. The Ladies Afternoon Needle Club meets Tuesday March 13. The annual Peony Carnival by teachers and pupils drew over two hundred attendees. The Gil Reserves performed a two act play earning fifty five dollars. Various church and youth group activities occurred, with multiple meetings at homes in Wellington and Le Grange. The article notes several social gatherings, visits, and birthday celebrations across the community, including dance plans and hospital news.
Readable text describes a Congregational Church ladies social hosted by Mrs Hubert Cate with a covered dish dinner for nineteen members and seven guests, followed by a Ruston meeting, games, and social time. A Father-Son Binguet event occurred March 3 with about a hundred attendees, a Ladies Aid supper served, and talks by Virgil Burge and Oscar Share, with Rev. Lee Whiteman giving an address and music by the Men's Octet. Briefs note moves, visits, church services, and Holland reclamation spending.
A jumble of society notes, club plans, and personal health and travel mentions appears. Details include a 1938 library budget increase in Lorain County, Wesley Tea at the M E church, Wellington events and speakers, and several local residents’ hospital stays, visitors, and minor accidents.
Wellington village council met in March to review a detailed report from Village Engineer Tom Laundop on the two year old sewerage system. The council accepted a bid from The First Wellington Bank for public depository. eight banks submitted bids but none had been accepted at the Monday night session.
Officers of the Woman's Benevolent Association plan to attend the Officers Club meeting in Elyria on March 17 with a 6 o'clock covered dish supper. Mrs Merle Cole will host a covered dish dinner at 1 PM on Thursday March 31 at the Harry Oberbacher apartment on Herrick Avenue West. Members are asked to come prepared to sew. attendance prize awarded to Mrs Meannotea Peitters.
Wellington Board of Education met with Superintendent Shields on Monday. The class of 1935 may select their commencement exercises. A WPA project will develop the playground site. The buildings and grounds committee may buy gym staging equipment.
The Wellington Parent-Teacher Association held a crowded meeting in the school study hall. Officers were nominated including Mrs Webber Bevier and Miss Homer Barbe, while guest speaker Oberlin’s %D Hartson shared Vienna talks. upcoming events include the District Conference on April 6 at Marion and a County Council session April 2 at Belden.
The Wellington aerse of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will observe its 21st anniversary with a party on St Patrick's Eve, Wednesday, March 16. About 300 persons are expected at the gala, starting at 7 o'clock in the Congregational church dining room.
GottHeb the Tailor promotes a budget friendly service during the Used Car campaign, offering to fix up secondhand garments for customers who cannot afford new clothing, signaling accessible clothing repairs amid a market push.
Amherst March 9 highlights a school of instruction led by Rev M A Burns. The program centers on table study at the Metha facility, inviting locals to attend and learn.
Various church and club events announced including Lent services at Nativity and St John churches, a Bible study, Sunday School board meeting, Ladies Altar Society, Patent Teachers Association, Glee Club concert by Oberlin choir, Methodist Ladies Aid relocation, Study Hour Club, Volunteer Firemen meeting, and local social guests visiting Amherst and Iron Lakewood communities.
Avon Lake Townsend Club announces a Hard Time Party and Dance at Park Halls Stop 56 Lake Road Thursday evening March 10 at 8:30. Betty Mc lamell Marian Wells Pat Black with Lew Sallay and Paul Black of Sheffield and P Mec Campbell as chaperone visited the State Hospital at Massillon Saturday and dined with Mrs Baca Bean. Wis Bean is supervisor of the developing ward and sister of Mr McCwinporll, Belle Gahel 18 out of school due to illness.
Chatham Mooghd Mrs Talyden Coe and Mr and Mrs Atlee Yoder attended a card party at the Psilian misters home in Medina on Friday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lester Aking and their daughter Darlene. Sun day Wi and Mrs Will Cilffod of Bluntield were Sunday dinner guests of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs Ray Clifford. Edna’s sister Goodyear of Massillon hosted visits as relatives prepare for travels to Anes, Iowa for a golden wedding family gathering.
An old advertorial claims Petersons Ointment treats pimples and facial blemishes, soothes itchy feet, and eases tired skin. It promises quick improvement in the chin area and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied, with a generic druggist availability note.
Howard Lance and son visited the Lances of Elyria while Charley Grit and family visited daughters at Ohio State in Columbus. The group included P W Herman and sons from Spenger, the Wrights, Etta Nelligan of Seville, Mildred Siders, and friends from Akron. Harry Smith and Bullivan guests joined the Yoder family for services and meals, with Arthur Carsten and H W Hunt visiting Oberlin and Con gregational fish supper attendees. M A Yoder spent Monday on Congress at his brother WB Yoder’s home.
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