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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1937

Page

4

Ward Petersen vanishes after urgent trip in Bucharest

Fran Haven, unsettled by Ward Petersen’s sudden departure, searches for answers. She learns a messenger delivered a note and Ward left with a peasant man, while the professor hints at a trap and warns patience as the mystery deepens.

Fran Ward Fran Braun Miss Haven Arthas Bran Braun Joe Hilda Vank Herr Petersen Anna Petersen Miss Hlaven Jillup Mr. Petersen Joe Jillup Mr Jillup Mr Petersen Pen Mr. Jimup

Penfield C. E. Meeting Announced at Leach Home

The Penfield Young People's Christian Endeavor from the Congregational church plans a meeting Monday evening March 15 at the home of Virginia and Lois Leach.

Penfield Young Peoples Christian Endeavor Congregational Church Virginia Lois Leach

Mrs Evelyn Myers Hosts Congregational Society Dinner

Mrs Evelyn Myers will entertain the Congregational Society at her home on Thursday March 18. Covered dish dinner.

Evelyn Myers Congregational Society

Penfield Grange Card Party Draws Large Crowd

Penfield Grange held a Saturday night card party with eight tables in play and a large attendance. Prizes were awarded to Carl Squire first, Fred Kellogs second, George Esterbrook third, and Robert Stentz fourth. Refreshments followed the entertainment.

Penfield Grange Carl Squire Fred Kellogs George Esterbrook Cleveland Robert Stentz

Oberlin College friends reminisce at Mrs Bullis home

Mrs George Bullis hosted former Oberlin School of Commerce classmates for a Tuesday gathering. Guests included Mrs Mil dred Breyley Mrs Ethel Secrist Pittsfield Mrs Margary Cole Oberlin and Mrs Marian King Huntington. They spent the day in pleasant reminiscences of college days.

George Bullis College Friends of Oberlin School of Commerce Mildred Breyley Ethel Secrist Pittsfield Margary Cole Oberlin Marian King Huntington

Penfield Grangers Attend Ridgeville Grange Meeting

Thirty seven Penfield Grangers attended a contest series gathering in Ridgeville Tuesday evening where Oberlin Grange presented the program.

Penfield

Local families visit over weekend in Ghent and Spencer

Mr and Mrs Lynden Jones and daughter from Flat Rock visited Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones on Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Firestone of Spencer called on Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones that evening. Mr and Mrs Leo Rowley spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clarence Sooy in Ghent. Columbia School pupils put on a

Lynden Jones Flat Rock Lewis Jones John Firestone Spencer Leo Rowley Clarence Sooy Ghent Columbia School

Penfield gathering and moved plans noted

A Penfield Friday program drew Mr and Mrs A J Cameron and family plus other relatives for a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs P E Davison. The March Parent Teacher Association meeting was postponed to April 2. Visitors from Wellington Elyria and Cleveland called at the Davison and Rowley homes.

Penfield A. J. Cameron Billy W. S. Cameron Donald Shock Donald Dean Lorain Kenneth Davison Elyna P. E. Davison Steve Balozs Cleveland Parent-Teachers Association A. H. Pierce Wellington Leora Yoxtheimer Bobby Phyllis Youtheimer Janet Cairns

Birthday Anniversary for Clifford Spaulding

Clifford Spaulding of West River Road celebrated his birthday with a family dinner at seven o'clock on Wednesday evening. Seventeen guests attended the gathering at his home and the table featured a lit birthday cake. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Taft, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Chambers and sons, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Haynes and sons, Clyde and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Chambers and daughters June and Betty, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Spaulding and Mable Hollis.

Sheffield Clifford Spaulding West River Road W. E. Taft H. C. Chambers Frank George P. L. Chambers A. C. Haynes Clyde Robert W. H. Chambers June Betty C. E. Spaulding Mable Hollis

Brookside High Drama Club Presents Three One Act Plays

Brookside High School featured three one act plays in a Thursday presentation. The lineup included County Complex Elmer and One Jump Ahead with cast members Mary True Marie Wentling John Cissne and Clyde Cumberland. Additional program details were exchanged with other schools.

Brookside High School Dramatic Club

Brownhelm Women Host Evangelical Missionary Society

Mrs. Arthur Hasenpflug hosted the Evangelical Women's Missionary Society gathering at her home with devotionals led by Mrs. Ed. Arndt and a program by Mrs. Walter Schuster. A district rally planning session was held for the South Bridge event. Guests included Mrs. Nellie Taylor and daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Krumwelde, Mrs. Louie Krumwelde, and many others.

John Nellie Taylor Huron Kenneth Krumwelde Louie Krumwelde Birmingham Conrad Northeim Leonard Northeim Ed. Leuegzler Walter Fowell Nelson Brill J. Kelly

Fremont pastor leads regional quarterly conference

Rev. Mr. Allen of Fremont presided at the regular Quarterly Conference held at the Evangelical church with attendance from South Ridge and Henrietta churches. He is to oversee the Quarterly Communion service for the three churches Sunday morning at the South Ridge church.

Mr. Allen Fremont Evangelical South Ridge Henrietta

Miss Hollstein Hosts Missionary Society Meeting

Miss Margaret Hollstein entertained the Congrega tional Women's Missionary Society at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. R. E. Albright led devotionals and the program, featuring the Congo Crosses study. An edition discussion compared the chapter with Sidney Dart's talk at the church Friday. The group voted a gift to Mr. Dart and planned sewing bag supplies for an Indian girls' school.

Margaret Hollstein Congregational Women's Missionary Society R. E. Albright Congo Sidney Dart Dondi S. Africa

Birth in Ceylon: 9 12 pound boy at St Josephs Lorain

Mr and Mrs Arnold Kropf of Ceylon welcomed a 9 12 pound son at St Josephs Hospital Lorain Monday. The mother was formerly Miss Alice Leuszler of this place. Local families visit and illness notices follow with community events including Amherst High School speech dept play Ladies of the Jury at Amherst Town Hall.

Arnold Kropf Ceylon St. Joseph’s Hospital Lorain R. FE. Albright Eleanor Amherst Town Hall Amherst High School

Brotherhood meeting with Oberlin debate and music

The Brother hood met at the church Monday night with ladies as guests. Oberlin College debating team spoke on consumers' co operatives. The high school glee club performed with songs The Bells of St Mary and Syncopated Jubilee. A luncheon of ice cream and cake followed before adjournment.

Birmingham T the Brotherhood Oberlin College St. Mary

Ladies Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Griffin’s Home

The Ladies' Sewing club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Griffin's home. Harry Weideman spent Thursday in Lorain on business. Mrs Florence Fox and her daughter Charlene from Milan visited Friday with her mother, Mrs H J Wilz.

Ladies’ Sewing Club Griffin Harry Weideman Lorain Florence Fox Charlene Milan H. J. Wilz

Card Club Meeting Chooses Winners at Snellenberger Home

The Card Club met Thursday evening at Miss Lucille Snellenberger's home with Pedro as the diversion. Prizes went to Mary Hamnan first, Minnie Hopkins second, and Florence Fox consolation, while Mrs Edwin Howe won the door prize. Refreshments followed. next meeting is with Mrs Lester Normando.

Licille Snellenberger Pedro Mary Hamnan Minnie Hopkins Florence Fox Edwin Howe Lester Normando

Grist Mill Restored in Washington Park Landmark

Pierce Mill in Rock Creek Park, built over a century ago, is back in operation and could yield up to 10 barrels of cornmeal and flour daily. Restoration funded by PWA and carried out by the National Parks Service.

Washington—Pierce Rock Creek Park PWA National Parks Service

Betty Patek Performs Musical Numbers and Dawn Reed Reading

The event featured musical numbers by Betty Patek and a reading by Dawn Reed, offering a program of songs and spoken word.

Betty Patek Dawn Reed

Brookside PTA Holds March Meeting

The Brookside Parent Teachers Association met in the auditorium Monday evening with strong attendance. Plans discussed include a Memorial tree planting service honoring four boys killed in a school bus tragedy twelve years ago. Dr. Dew, Lorain County medical officer, was the principal speaker with Mrs. Beulah Williams in charge.

Brookside Parent Teachers Association Dew Lorain County Beulah Williams

Wearin the Green St Patrick Party Menu Ideas

The column offers St Patrick color inspired party planning tips using green foods and decor. Suggestions include mint gelatin, green dyed foods, parsley and lettuce garnishes, pistachio decorations, and mint flavored ice cream. A deluxe sandwich loaf, mint salad, and green frosting for a white cake are described with steps and garnishes.

St. Patrica’s

Grafton Council Passes First Reading of Gas Rate Ordinance

The Ohio Fuel and Gas Company submitted a new gas rate ordinance that received its first reading during Tuesday's Village Council meeting. A financial report was read and accepted, and discussion covered purchasing street markets for village streets.

Ohio Fuel & Gas Co

Quilting Clubs Meet At Reisinger Home In Two Events

Victory Quilt Club members spent Tuesday with Mrs. Dwight Reisinger for an all day quilting. A noon dinner was served by the hostess. On Wednesday evening Mrs. E Schuster, Mrs. Fred Hoff and Mrs. Burt Schaefer helped finish the quilt. The Gingham Pinochie Club hosted by Mrs. Charles Seckt awarded prizes to Mrs. Charles Seckt first, Mrs. James Aldrich second, and Mrs. Clair Miller low. Refreshments followed. The clubs plan to meet again in two weeks with Mrs. Irma Wise.

Victory Quilt Club Dwight Reisinger E. Shuster Fred Hoff Burt Schaefer Reisinger Charles Seckt Charles Sect James Aldrich Clair Miller Irma Wise

Social notes from Put-in-Bay and area guests

Miss Norvine Nichols spent the week end with friends in Put-in- Bay. Mr and Mrs Howard Williams and children and Mr and Mrs Albert Williams of Elyria were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs E E Arnold. Six o clock dinner guests Sunday at the Schaefer home included Sister Germaine of Patterson New Jersey Mrs Florence Leonard of Washington DC and Dr and Mrs Gardner of Massillon.

Norvine Nichols Put-in- Bay Howard Williams Albert Williams Elyria E. E. Arnold Burt Schaefer Germaine Patterson, N. J Florence Leonard Washington, D. C Gardner Massillon

Lent topics announced by Rev F E Wakeman

Rev F E Wakeman lists Lent topics for March 21 Jesus the Messiah and March 28 Jesus the Risen Savior. St Marys Action Club hosts a Town Hall party March 17. Household and farming relocations and social visits are noted among local residents including the Pease, Hinman, Younglass, Russell, Parsons and Bickel families.

Lawrence Younglass Charles Russell Russell Bertha Hall Henry Chase J. C. Parsons Charlies Parsons Coon Bickel Kipton

Funeral services for Mrs Eu nice P Rowland 87

Funeral services for Mrs Eu nice P Rowland 87 widow of Edmund H Rowland were held at the Ralph Rowland home at 2 pm Rev H H Patrick of Brighton M E church officiated. Burial followed in Rochester Center cemetery. Born in Rochester she died Saturday morning at her daughter Mrs Burr Coates home in Brighton. She leaves a daughter a son Frank Rowland six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Wellington Eunice P. Rowland Edmund H. Rowland Ralph Rowland H. H. Patrick Brighton M. E Rochester Center Cemetery Rochester Burr Coates Brighton Frank Rowland

Wellington Garden Club Hosts Meeting With 4-H Slides

Wellington garden club members and two guests met at Mrs H L Wight s home for the regular meeting. Miss Dorothy Hughes prepared a paper on new garden trends read by Mrs K S Andrews. Everett L Barrick reported on the Amherst annual meeting and plans for 4 H camping grounds were discussed. Guest night set for April 15 with 4 H Flower club as guests and illustrated slides.

Wellington Harry Lee Mame Dirlam Everett L. Barrick Amherst K. S. Andrews

Toledo Baseball Club players head to training camp in Texas

Mrs Dora Pomeroy hosts and Mrs Charles Humm visit Florence couple. Oliver Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs C F Thomas, leaves for Toledo Base Ball Club camp at Harlingen Texas. He is joined by several pitchers traveling through Cincinnati, Chattanooga and New Orleans, reaching camp on March 10.

Miss Saras Hosts Cheery Stitchers Club Evening

Miss Helen Saras entertained Cheery Stitchers Club members at her home with needlework and refreshments. The next party will celebrate St Patrick s Day at the home of Elsie and Margaret Bogardy in South Amherst.

South Amherst Helen Saras Elsie Margaret Bogardy

Buckeye Street Home Suffers Chimney Spark Fire

Fire damaged the roof of James White's Buckeye Street residence when sparks from the chimney started a blaze. Volunteer firefighters responded promptly to the noon alarm and extinguished the fire.

James White Buckeye Street

Firemen Hold Regular Meeting At Local Station

A regular meeting of the Volunteer Firemen was held at the fire station Friday evening with President William Slack presiding. Routine business was transacted and a social hour followed with cards. Refreshments were served to twenty five members by Albert Farey, Arthur Flowers and Ted Roth.

William Slack Albert Farey Arthur Flowers Ted Roth

Rochester Church Notes

All church night will be observed in the Methodist church next Friday night March 15. All are welcome to attend. All officers and teachers of the Mr. E Sunday School are urged to attend a meeting of the charge at Brishton Tuesday evening. Dr. Priestley Wooster Conference Director of Religious Education will speak. All interested may attend.

Rochester Brishton Priestley, Wooster

Homemakers Club Meets at M EF Church for All Day Session

The Homemaker's Club will hold an all day meeting at the M EF Church on Friday. Miss Alice Bird will address the group on Artistic Mending.

Homemaker’s Club M. EF Alice Bird

Booster Class Meeting at Methodist Church

The Booster Class held its regular Thursday afternoon gathering at the church. Mrs. Elizabeth Chamberlain led devotionals and prayer, Mrs. Richards sang with piano by Mrs. Flossie Davidson, followed by a short business session and World’s Service collection. refreshments were served.

Methodist Church Elizabeth Chamberlain Richards Flossie Davidson

Fellowship Supper Ends Two-Week Evangelistic Campaign

The Church of Christ in Washington Pa hosts a covered dish fellowship after two weeks of evangelistic meetings attended by 76 people. Rev B N Norris preached each evening with Rev Stevenson leading music. The supper featured green decor and a birthday cake for Pastor Joe Delusirs. several new members joined the church.

Church of Christ B. N. Norris Washington, Pa Joe Delusirs Stevenson North Eaton

Wellington Area Ailments Reported In Brief Notes

Mrs. Charles Barnes is ill at her Herrick Avenue East home. Mrs. C. A. Gott to be brought home from Allen Oberlin hospital for observation. Dr. W. H. Scudder of Litchfield rushed to Lodi hospital for observation and treatment. Dr. Scudder known in Wellington. Mrs. Burton Payne of Akron and Mrs. Jack Penrod of Elyria travel here due to their mother Mrs. John Hughes’s serious illness. Mrs. L. V. Banning returns from sanitarium and is convalescing. Sidney Grissinger at Wight Co. Jewelry off duty due to illness. Mrs. C. Spangler convalescing from tonsillitis.

Charles Barnes Herrick Avenue C. A. Gott Allen Oberlin Hospital W. H. Scudder Litchfield Lodi Hospital Scudder Wellington Burton Payne Akron Jack Penrod Elyria John Hughes L. V. Banning Sidney Grissinger Wight Co C. Spangler

Elyria Woman Returns Home After Winter Visit

Mrs Grace Mackin after a weekend with the Fred Miller family returns to her home in Elyria following a winter stay with her sister Mrs Ivadell Stillwell in Mason Michigan.

Grace Mackin Ivadell Stillwell Mason Michigan Elyria Fred Miller

Righteousness Chosen For Roll Call At Meeting

Mrs. E. D. Thompson and Mrs. Pearl Conklin filled in for Mrs. Carrie Conklin who was ill. The table was decorated in green and white for the season. No meeting place was chosen.

E. D. Thompson Pearl Conklin Carrie Conklin

Post-Nuptial Shower for Mrs Wilcox Held in Elyria

A post nuptial shower for Mrs Julia Murray Wilcox, formerly of here, was hosted Wednesday at Mrs Dow Miller’s Elyria home. Attendees from here included Mrs Josephine Murray, Mrs William Murray, Abbie Jewett, Jessie Langon, Mary McConnell, Isabel Jewett, Greydon Jewett, Charles Murray, Mary Butson, and Florence Grumbos.

Julia (Murray) Wilcox Cleveland Dow Miller Elyria Josephine Murray William Murray Abbie Jewett Jessie Langon Mary McConnell Isabel Jewett Greydon Jewett Charles Murray Mary Butson Florence Grumbos

Ill Residents Named Among Those Recovered and in Grave Condition

List of patients improving includes Mrs. Harry Miller Mrs. Charles Parker Mrs. Anna Wilcox Mrs. Carrie Conklin Lillian Snyder Artur Jewett Paul Jewett and Mrs Emma Rowland who lies in grave condition at her daughter Bertha Coats home in Brighton.

Harry Miller Charles Parker Anna Wilcox Carrie Conklin Lillian Snyder Artur Jewett Paul Jewett Emma Rowland Bertha Coats Brighton

Local residents note visits and gatherings across towns

Clark Diggins on 30 day CCC vacation visits his wife at Will Murray home. Roy and Mrs Wilcox of Cleveland were weekend guests of their parents. Hart Landis family and Mrs Farns worth attended a birthday dinner in New London Sunday. L. A. Selyem family attended a sister in law's funeral in Cleveland last Saturday. Gert Day of Lodi visited Alice Weeks Sunday afternoon. Bert Day of Lodi visited in the afternoon. Wilson Haines of Elyria spent the weekend with Albert Baird. Harry Rowland family visited relatives in Shelby Sunday. Ed Randles, previously in Juro, is slowly improving after an automobile accident. James Williams and daughter spent Sunday with Merritt Fye family in Wellington. P Setterfield and wife spend this week in Elyria with relatives. Rev H H Patrick was calling Thursday. Local residents Seeger, Setterfield, Tripp, Welch, Bradford and Stocking have recently found employment in Elyria.

Clark Diggins CCC West Will Murray Roy Wilcox Cleveland Hart Landis George Farnsworth New London L. A. Selyem Gert Day Lodi Alice Weeks Bert Day Wilson Haines Elyria Albert Baird Harry Rowland Shelby Ed Randles Juro James Williams Merritt Fye Wellington P. Setterfield H. H. Patrick C. J. Setterfield Lesley Tripp Thurman Welch Hazel Bradford Ila Stocking

Hawaii eyes regular dirigible service after Clippers success

Hawaii remains convinced a regular dirigible link to the United States will be established. Authorities keep the old dirigible landing ground in good condition 13 years after the Shenandoah’s failure. Regular prayer and daily duty are urged as a path to love of God.

Honolulu Hawaii United States Islands God

Lecture on Christian Science at Elyria High School

Margaret Murney Glenn spoke at Elyria high school auditorium on Christian Science as divine Principle and Love. She argued Jesus showed scientific healing, described God as Principle, and praised Mrs. Eddy as founder while urging understanding to achieve harmony and health.

Elyria High School Margaret Murney Glenn Boston Mass Jesus Church of Christ Materia Medica God Heaven Earth Isaiah Zechariah Amos Israel Eddy Christian Science Christian Science Movement Alrs

Sullivan High School News Lets Students Lead Activities

Sullivan high school held a class party with organized games and a dining program led by senior and junior committees. Teachers and guests attended lunch. open house plans showcase elementary art and penmanship badges. eighth graders hosted a social. intramural basketball ran March 1 to 15 with mixed results. Senior class photo session occurred in Wellington. senior survey course proceeds. events culminate in May with Baccalaureate and commencement address by William L. Manahan.

Sullivan High School Alld Allene Werner Grace Morris Hazel Sifread Homer Bungard Jimmie Burden Louise Donovan Prin. M. A. Lenz Ruth Baker Supt. Lindecamp D. O. Hankinson Herbert Skeeles Gannon Mary Kettering Freda Ewell Sullivan Sally Carter Farnsworth Cecil Donovan Richard Swindler Ormia Farnsworth Neva Jane Lowe Workman Farnsworth Wellington State Department of Education Miss Baum Wiliam L. Manahan Ohio

Families relocate to vacated farms in area moves

Mr and Mrs Joe Ashe and family of Elyria move to the farm vacated by Mr and Mrs George Frey and family. Mr and Mrs Will Brown move last week to the farm vacated by Mr and Mrs Roscoe Bair. General Aid of the Congregational church will be held Thursday at the church with a covered dish dinner.

Joe Ashe Elyria George Frey Will Brown Roscoe Bair Congregational Church

English view gangster films too seriously says U of Minnesota professor

Minneap olis Professor C. Moore head of English says England believes American gangster and G men movies show daily mob violence. He notes Americans romanticize such films while England swallows them whole and calls for tighter censorship on exports.

Minneapolis C. 4. Moore University of Minnesota England America United States

Three Days Cough Warns of Danger Signal

A fragmentary notice notes a three days cough as a danger signal and references a creosote based remedy discussed with other agents. The text is incomplete but suggests warning readers about persistent cough indicators and treatment claims.

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