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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1939

Page

11

Questions and Answers on Housing Q and A

A living room light switch should be near the entrance door with a three way option at the hall door. Adding a ceiling in the cellar helps reduce cold floors if outer wall gaps are insulated and fire stops are present. Lining bookcase backs is unnecessary. place the skeleton frame against the wall. A laundry tray is another term for a laundry tub.

Sunbonnet Jane of Sycamore Lane Play

Members of the Junior Class present a gay modern comedy in the school auditorium this evening titled Sunbonnet Jane of Sycamore Lane. The annual class play showcases student actors and lighthearted humor.

South Amherst Sunbonnet Jane Sycamore Lane

Modest Income Supports Home Purchases Says FHA Leader

Federal Housing Administrator Stewart McDonald states modest incomes can fund sanitary, comfortable shelter. FHA does not supply stock plans, but promotes local standards, professional services, and good architecture with suitable materials.

Stewart McDonald FHA McDonald

St John’s Guild Circles Host Meetings This Week

Under Miss Helen Reitz three act play features cast members Margaret Gail Betty Bechs tein Norma Slack Marie Gratz Helen Simashkvich Marian Cash man Robert Vinson Joe Abraham Ralph Heussner Edward Lence Ida Batos Circle two of the St John’s Woman’s Guild will be entertained at Mrs Fred Holz hauer home Thursday afternoon with Mrs Kenneth Corbett as hostess Circle one will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Ford Holz hauers home for Circle one members.

Helen Reitz Margaret Gail Betty Bechstein Norma Slack Marie Gratz Helen Simashkvich Marian Cashman Robert Vinson Joe Abraham Ralph Heussner Edward Lence Ida Batos Circle Two St. John's Woman's Guild Fred Holzhauer Kenneth Corbett Ford Holzhauer Circle One St. John’s Woman's Guild

Volunteer Firemen Hold Regular Meeting At Station

The Volunteer Firemen met at the fire station Friday evening for a routine business session followed by a social hour. Ford Moser, Arthur Powers and Albert Mori Jr. served refreshments.

Ford Moser Arthur Powers Albert Mori Jr

Lenten Services Shift to Amherst Parish and Talks

No Lenten service at St John’s this week. Congregation invited to St Peter’s Amherst for Wednesday service with Harriet Patterson of Cleveland speaking on Men That Jesus Knew. Rev Steger to lead Nativity Church Lent services Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 PM. Public invited. Mrs Powers hosts Congregational Ladies Dime Society Thursday afternoon. Ladies Altar Society holds Nativity fish fry Friday 5 PM. All welcome.

St. John’s Evangelical Church St. Peter’s Church Amherst Harriet Louise Patterson Cleveland Jesus R. J. Steger the Nativity Church Ladies Altar Society Nativity Church

Regular meeting of South Amherst Legion Post 197

The South Amherst American Legion Post No. 197 will hold a regular meeting at the Club Rooms Friday evening. A secondary note mentions that earthquakes typically begin with tremors of five or more per second.

South Amherst American Legion Post No. 197

Revival services planned at First Baptist in Wellington

Wellington Ohio March 14 Young People's night will be observed at the First Baptist Revival service at 7 45 PM Dr M E Hawkins of Mishawaka Indiana will deliver sermons this week with topics Lyon or Leach South Paw Saviour Virtuous and Victorious Women The Cutter Down Christian Christian Confession Pictures of Africa shown Saturday Abe Yost Elyria Baptist leads song services 115 attended opening service ten confessions Methodist unity with the church Reverend John Green pastor

Wellington Ohio M. E. Hawkins Mishawaka Indiana Lyon Or Leach South Paw Saviour Cutter Down Christian Confession Africa F. A Abe” Yost Elyria Baptist Church John Green

Ladies' Aid Plans Meeting at Mrs Sharp Home

The Ladies' Aid society will meet with Mrs Leora Sharp at 218 Herrick Avenue East at 2 30 Thursday afternoon. Choice practice is set for 7 to 8 Thursday evening. Regular prayer meeting occurs at 7 30 Wednesday evening. The choir sang Give Earl Shepherd of Israel by Ira B Wilson at the Sunday morning service.

Ladies’ Aid Society Leora Sharp Herrick Avenue East Earl, Shepherd of Israel Ira B. Wilson

Regular Prayer Meeting At 7 30 Wednesday Evening

Mrs. Ella Mc Kisson leads a regular prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday evening. Work on overhauling the church basement is progressing rapidly.

Ella McKisson

Needlework meeting and community notes from local church

The Needlework department plans a full day meeting with Mrs. Sara Curtice at 222 South Main Street. Sunday pre Easter services were well attended at the church. Local residents include Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rudy of Ashland and her mother. Mrs. Grace Roedel visited Lands, NY relatives. Mrs. Julia Wiedenhaefer is ill at her daughter’s home with a nurse. Mr. Abbott recovers from bronchial pneumonia. Ruth Ward and a Cleveland friend were guests of her grandparents on Magyar Street. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Babitt and son Jimmy moved from Cleveland to Wellington and will occupy a Dr. W. W. Hyde house on the corner of Herrick Avenue West and Kelly Street. the house is being remodeled and a barn is converted into a Veterinary Clinic with offices in the front. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Sara Curtice South Main Street Russell Rudy Ashland Grace Roedel Here Delmar Roedel Lands N. Y Julia Wiedenhaefer Fred Abbott Abbott Ruth Ward Cleveland Eli Smith Magyar Street Joseph Babitt Jimmy Wellington Dr. W. W. Hyde Herrick Avenue West Kelly Street

Local News Briefs From Sandusky and Nearby Areas

Fred Abbott Sr and Mrs Julia Wiedenhaefer were Mrs Anna Averle and George Wiedenhaefer of Sanduski and Dick Peirce of Huron. Mrs William Body is improving after weeks of illness. Mrs R E Sheldon heard of her sister Mrs Edward Dickerson’s sudden death in South Haven Michigan. The Young Men’s Sunday school class led by Rev Lonzo Green held a business meeting and social hour at the church Friday night. Cora Shepard remained home Sunday with a cold. The onion swamp east of Wellington on Route 18 flooded the road and halted traffic Saturday night and Sunday. The Black River beside the swamp flooded fields over a wide area.

Fred Abbott Julia Wiedenhaefer Anna Averle George Wiedenhaefer Sanduski Dick Peirce Huron William Body R. E. Sheldon Edward Dickerson South Haven Mich Lonzo Green Cora Shepard Wellington Black River

Keller Returns Home From Morgantown Visit

Vincent Arnold Keller returns to Morgantown West Virginia after an overnight visit with parents Mr and Mrs L H Keller He also called on his grandmother Mrs F Heckel Thelma Seitters has influenza but is improved Mrs Harold Hurst visited Lynn Hurst of Diagonal Road Thursday evening Mrs Sarah Pickett visits relatives in Ebyria The Ladies Aid Society of the M EB Church plans a tureen dinner Thursday March 16 at Mrs Harriett Deans The Markley PTA March meeting set for Thursday evening March 16 with business session and program

Arnold Keller Morgantown West Virginia L. H. Keller F. Heckel Thelma Seitters Harold Hurst Lynn Hurst Diagonal Road Sarah Pickett Ebyria Ladies Aid Society M. EB. Church Harriett Dean Markley Parent-Teacher Association

Hints For Home Owners Basement Lavatory And Storage Closets

Basements meet growing demand for compact lavatories and sport storage. FHA insured loans through qualified lenders support basement toilets and built in game closets with shelves bins and hampers for seasonal gear.

Built-in ventilating fans offer a simple odor solution

The article explains that offensive kitchen odors can be contained by installing built-in ventilating fans. It notes availability in many sizes and types, with varying prices, and mentions financing through the Property Improvement Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration for eligible borrowers.

Property Improvement Credit Plan Federal Housing Administration

Lenten Services Announced at LaPorte Methodist Church

Rev Thomas Hughes leads Lent in LaPorte M E Church with a sermon series and Holy Communion on Good Friday. Palm Sunday baptism planned. Sunday School 10 15 and church service 11 15. Audience urged to attend pre Easter meetings and World Service pledge.

Carlisle Thomas Hughes LaPorte M. E Church C. F. Whitney Brahm LaPorte M. E W. W. Wagar Columbia Center Columbia Station Ohio Little Methodist Church LaPorte

Impeachment Penalty Limits for Government Officials

If a president federal judge or any other government servant is impeached the punishment cannot exceed removal and disqualification from holding any future office of honor trust and profit under the government.

Special Hazards May Affect Site

The FHA assesses site hazards when financing homes with insured mortgages. Topography, subsidence, earthquakes, floods, traffic, and fire or explosion risks are considered. Health hazards include smoke, fumes, stagnant water, poor drainage, and extreme heat or dampness, influencing occupant safety conditions.

Federal Housing Administration

Two 11-year-olds Confess To Store Robbery

In Yuba City California two 11 year old girls confessed to a staged theft at a local pharmacy. They threw a brick through a window then one girl guarded outside while the other entered and returned with candy.

Yuba City Cal

Evolution of the term hussy as a housewife in old usage

A historical note explains that the word hussy once held respectable meaning meaning a housewife. The term's shift reflects changing social attitudes toward gender roles and language.

Hussy

Extra Ceilings In Basement Useful

The article notes basement ceilings provide dust control when only one flooring layer is used and eliminate dust gathering corners between joists. Fire resistant ceilings slow fire spread and basement modernization can be financed through FHA Property Improvement Credit Plan funds.

Federal Housing Administration

Basement Shower Is Great Convenience

A basement shower offers practical value to a busy family with several active youths. In summer it serves beachgoers and outdoor workers, with inexpensive steel cabinets available in various sizes and styles. Financing may be obtained through FHA Property Improvement Credit Plan loans. Antarctica is estimated to cover about five million square miles.

Antarctica

Building and home repair notes from a 1939 era paper

An assortment of ads and notes covers roof coatings from MICA SHIELD ROOF RENEWER to MARSH WONDER WALLS, home finance plans, and monthly payments. It highlights building material prices, 1938 39 architectural preferences, cedar shingles at $1.25 a bundle, and public interest in new houses.

General Electric Cape Cod

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Cc. W. Barres Middle Ave Frank Powers The Congregational Ladies Dime Society Legion Meeting Johns Manville Rock ARSCH Lodi Street Johns-Manville Dupont Paints Lumber & Coal Goungway Homes and UU A He South Florida Cora M. Shepard Barker St Junior Grissinger Courtland Methodist Episcopal Church OF Christ FIRST O'Donnell Paint Wall Paper Company Elyria, Ohio Vincent Ed & Hoeffel Ohio Public Service Co E. Loeffler Arthur J. Nemes Lake Ave Tra Glidden E. F. Whitney & Son W. Broad Street ABC Elyria Lumber Ceenones
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