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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1937

Page

3

The Purple Arrow Revealed at Last

Fran learns from Professor Richardson that he is her estranged uncle and the Purple Arrow, who staged a hidden life to trap Jillups. Ward reveals his engagement and headed home with Fran while authorities bring Joe Jillup and his father to justice after Jack's death. The professor explains his years in hiding to ensure the fraudsters’ capture.

Professor Richardson Purple Arrow Leutenant Ward Joe Fran New York Frances Civilization You Jack Jillups Jillup Richardson Mr. Petersen Europe Bucharest Joe Jillup Slacks Ullups Pran Professor

Hastings Host Janet’s Second Birthday Party

Mr. and Mrs. Merle Hastings entertained several guests Sunday for daughter Janet Hastings second birthday. Dinner was served with covers for the Wilcox or Forbush families Wilcox children and Paul Wastinus along with the Hastings. Janet received numerous gifts honoring the day.

Easter Women’s Club Meeting at Mrs. Miller Home

The Gleaners class of the M. E. church met at teacher Mrs. Roy Miller’s home. Mrs. Darkey led the business meeting and planned an Easter breakfast after sunrise service. A. A. Wilcox led devotionals on Luke’s Easter story. Mrs. George Woodruff sang, and Mrs. John Cook read two Easter stories. Lunch followed, prepared by Mesdames Oliver, Buswell, Wisert and Cook. A birthday song honored Mrs. Run die and Mrs. Wilcox. The April meeting will be at Mrs. Holcomb’s home.

Gleaners M. E. Church Roy Miller Darkey A. A. Wilcox George Woodruff Sant John Cook Robert Oliver Adrian Buswell Henry Wisert Boyd Cook V. G. Rundie A. S. . Wilcox J. P. Holcomb

Birthday Anniversary Reminders At Mrs Lula Wilcox Home

Relatives gathered at the home of Mrs. Lula Wilcox on Thursday to remind her of her birthday anniversary. A cafeteria supper followed the activities.

Lula Wilcox

Social Evening Attendees List From Griffith and Elyria

A social evening ended with a gathering of Mrs. Howard Davis of Griffith Indiana and numerous local residents. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Taylor with children Junior and Lois, Miss Jean Taylor of Elyria, Mrs. Hugh Kane, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wilcox, Mrs. Vernon Rundle and daughter Harriet, Mr. and Mrs. G B Warenam, Mrs. Erwin Adams and sons Carlton Gordon, and Paul Johnston.

Howard Davis Griffith Indiana Harold Taylor Lois Jean Taylor Elyria Hugh Kane Julius Wilcox Vernon Rundle Harriet G. Bb. Warenam Erwin Adams Carlton Gordon Paul Jonnston

Local families move into vacant Elyria and nearby houses

Mr and Mrs Tiflin relocate to the C W Gott house in Elyria while Mr Sherrard moves his family into the Sooy house on North Main street. Mr Bowman from Carlisle buys the Alien property on Church street and moves in. The Lanteberrys occupy the former Showman residence and Mr and Mrs Youngblood Sr inhabit the Abbey house on South Main street.

Tiflin Elyria C. W. Gott Sherrard North Main Street Bowman Carlisle Church Street John Lanteberry Showman Mrs. Youngblood Sr Abbey House South Main Street

Weekend Visits Across Cleveland Area

Mrs. John Cook spent the weekend in Kent. Max Smith visited his sister in Cleveland. Mrs. W. G. Wilson spent Thursday with her daughter Mrs. Allen Smith and family of Elyria. Mrs. Howard Davis of Indiana, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Knowles, has been staying this week with Elyria relatives.

John Cook Kent Max Smith Cleveland W. G. Wilson Allen Smith Elyria Howard Davis Indiana Leslie Knowles

Religion and Forgiveness Across Moral Lines

A reflective remark states that religion aids forgiveness toward many, yet excludes those who presume superior virtue like us. It critiques self righteousness and calls for humility in judging others.

East Oberlin Church Honors Professor Ward on Birthday

At Sunday services of East Oberlin Church Professor Ward received a bouquet and two books from the congregation in thanks for his work in the community. Mr G I Hobbs led the tribute and also spoke of appreciation. Easter plans announced with pulpit services only and Sunday school canceled. Ralph McRoberts to arrange Men’s Club meetings at Ward’s home. teachers Miss Rummels and Miss Clark planning a party for Intermediates in church parlors.

Oberlin Road East Overlin Professor Ward G. I. Hobbs East Oberlin Church Council Aedeho Mas Pittsfield Ralph McRoberts McRoberts Rummels Eleanor Clark

Women meet for quilting and reform agenda in village

The Women’s Society and related groups gathered Wednesday for an all day quilting session at Mrs. J. E. Ford’s home. They held a business meeting with the first reading of a new constitution by Mrs. A. A. Saxton, Mrs. G. I. Hobbs, and Mrs. J. E. Ford. A monthly meeting was set for the last Wednesday. Meanwhile the Ladies Aid of the Lutheran church met at Mrs. Bay Carter’s Pittsfield home with fifteen ladies and refreshments.

Women's Society 5. C W J. E. Ford A. A. Saxton G. I. Hobbs J. E Ford Ladies Aid Society The Lutheran Church Bay Carter Pittsfield

Regular Farm Woman's Club Meeting in Oberlin Grange Hall

The Russia Township Farm Woman's Club met at the Oberlin Grange hall with twenty five members and three guests. Hostesses were Mrs. Fred Bers Mrs. W Berg Mrs. Leonard Bers Mrs. Walter Berg and Mrs. F E Brown. The group announced Get Together Day in Elyria on March 30 with Gay Nineties costumes. Dr. Virginia Sanderson of Columbus will speak and clubs will entertain. Next meeting is April 21 under committee led by Mrs. H Coulson.

Russia Township Virginia Sanderson Columbus Nicholas Webber Elyria Clinic H. Coulson John Davidson Maud Davidson Viola Fackler Charles Feakins

Oberlin hosts county Farm Bureau gathering

Twenty five Council members of the County Farm Bureau were entertained Wednesday evening by Mr and Mrs Earl Peabody at their home in Oberlin.

Council of the County Farm Bureau Earl Peabody Oberlin

Community Notes From Oberlin And Nearby Towns

Mrs Elmer Rathwell hosted a birthday dinner Tuesday night with family and her father Charles Edwards of Oberlin. Farm Bureau County Council attendees included Mr and Mrs G I Hobbs. Sunday guests at the White Cottage were Mrs Rae Hollis and daughter Norine of Elyria.

Elmer Rathwell Charles Edwards Oberlin G. I. Hobbs County Council Farm Bureau William Croft White Cottage Rae Hollis Norine Elyria Karl Kreuger Gon Giles Ashland LaDema Gates Melvin Gates Wellington John Edmonds John Bauman No. Park Street John Baumann Rhinhart Huffman Ladies Aid Gar McRoberts Auegsia Township

Carlisle Grange Meets West Ridge on Oberlin Road

West Ridge Carlisle Grange held its regular meeting at the hall on the Oberlin road Tuesday evening with Worthy Master Fred Decker presiding. A St Patrick contest presented by Mrs Merle Penfound named Margaret Mason as winner. Officers will meet March 29 to practice for 1st and 2nd degree obligations.

West Ridge Carlisle Grange Oberlin Road Fred Decker Merle Penfound Margaret Mason The Grange

Surprise party honors Merle Penfound’s 42nd birthday

Mrs. Jesse MacMullin hosted a surprise party on Tuesday at Oberlin road in honor of Merle Penfound’s 42nd birthday. Guests included Mrs. May Hahn Mrs. Joe Briggs of West Ridge Mrs. Ellis Briggs of the Schramm road and Mrs. Bud Porter.

Jesse MacMullin Oberlin Road Merle .Penfound May Hahn Joe Briggs West Ridge Ellis Briggs Schramm Bud Porter

New Deal Court Fight Reflects Deep Nervousness

Washington insiders fear a protracted struggle over Supreme Court reform may sidetrack social and economic aims of the New Deal. They report heavy eavesdropping by private interests, anxiety over inflation and bond prices, and looming changes in the court and Treasury policies as the nation faces price shifts and political maneuvering.

New Deal Robert E. Lee Relef Mr. Hoover Supreme Court Washington Treasury- Federal Reserve Roosevelt Marriner Eccles

Mrs Tapper Visited Medina Then Akron Guests

Mrs. H. M. Tapper visited friends in Medina on Monday and were guests of friends in Akron on Tuesday. Schools will be closed on Good Friday March 26.

H. M. Tapper Medina Akron

Not a Patch but a New Suit Sermon At Rev D S Carpenter

Sunday morning service features Rev D S Carpenter on a message titled Not a Patch but a New Suit. The choir offers an anthem Great and Marvelous. Sunday School meets 11 15 a m and will begin a contest on Sunday morning March 21. Father and Son banquet occurred Friday evening in the church basement. Special Good Friday service planned for the evening.

D. S. Carpenter

Local visits noted in Wooster and surrounding towns

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hulse visited Mrs. Mary Culler in Wooster Ohio on Sunday. Mrs. Miner Eldred traveled to Jasper Michigan Wednesday to see her sister Mrs. Bert Green. William Asplin from West Park called on Mr. and Mrs. F Lyndes Tuesday. W. A. Dunnell and son Paul of Eaton and Tarrant Rutnell of North Olmsted were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. James Sayers.

A. J. Hulse Mary Culler Wooster Ohio Miner Eldred Jasper Mich Bert Green William Asplin West Park F. Lyndes W. A. Dunnell and Son Paul Eaton Tarrant Rutnell North Olmsted James Sayers

Sunday School Party Honoring Miss Stranahan at Eaton

Miss Lion Eldred hosted her Sunday School class at home on Saturday afternoon to honor Margaret Stranahan of Eaton whose birthday falls this week. Games were played and gifts given. Dainty refreshments were served to the guests with Mesdames Hulse Stranahan and Harrison in attendance.

Local Social Notes From Elyria and Nearby

Mrs L A Bainhbridge has an Elyria phone and invites calls at 30 028. Forest Lyndes and son Harvey visited his son and family Mr and Mrs Otis Lyndes who recently moved to Penfield. Frank Beardsley engages in carpentry for Mrs Carl Ross. Harry Beebe plans a new planing mill with his saw mill. Mrs Jack Meyers hosted her quilting club for an all day meeting. Rev and Mrs Rollo Wise from Wabash Indiana spent days with Mr and Mrs A J Tulse. Mrs Elizabeth Andrews is numbered among the sick. Mrs C Van Luit has returned home from Berea Hospital and is improving slowly. The Sunshine Sisters plan their annual party.

L. A. Bainhbridge Elyria Forest Lyndes Harvey Otis Lyndes Penfield Frank Beardsley Carl Ross Harry Beebe Jack Meyers Rollo Wise Wabash Indiana A. J. Tulse Elizabeth Andrews

Avon Lake Players in Benefit Orchestra at Lorain HS

Ted dy and Burr Nusedorfer performed with the Junior Orchestra of Lorain under Yanula Canales at the Lorain High School auditorium Friday evening for the Girl Scout Camp fund.

Avon Lake Teddy Burr Nusedorfer Lorain Yanula Canales Girl Scout

OSU Students John Corabish and Robert Powell Return Home

Ohio State University students John Corabish and Robert Powell are home for a ten day Eastern vacation, continuing their studies while visiting family.

John Corabish Robert Powell Ohio State University

Congregational Sunday School Teachers Dined at Church Base ment

Teachers and officers of the Congregational church Sunday school and spouses were entertained at a Monday evening dinner in the church basement by the Religious-Educational committee. Rev Deemer of the First Baptist Church gave a talk on Sunday School Work. TO FILL PULPIT Joel, student pastor from Oberlin College, will preach Sunday at 11 15 with special music.

Congregational Church Mir R Cousins I. J. King Powell Margaret Hatn Vera Bates Edith Diedrich Elsworth Potter J. Tomer Gamage Jack Laidhow Leo Huder Jim Swan Deemer First Baptist Church Lorain Joel Oberlin College Wil

Circle No. 5 Luncheon At Old Stone House

Mrs. A Winchester and Mrs. M Simmons hosted Circle No. 5 at a Thursday luncheon at the Old Stone House. Prizes were won by Mrs. Miller and two others. two weeks later they will meet Mrs. Krakow. BRIEFS note visits and social ties across Cleveland Willard Lorain Medina Mentor Avon Mansfield and Akron areas.

A. Winchester Mary Simmons Sheffield Circle No. 5 Old Stone House Carl Hochwalt J. Daly H. Trigalet C. Miller Miller C. Krakow

Mystery Money Seized After Passenger Delivers Package

In Indianapolis Union Station a man named John Janosh handed a patrolman a package with instruction to hold it. Police opened the package and found 4017 dollars in small bills, prompting a broader investigation into the stranger and the money.

Indianapolis Union John Janosh

Local Students Detained Over Illness. Travel to Florida

Betty Andrews Marion Hudson and Bernadine Taft have been kept from classes this week due to illness. Mrs L A Bainbridge learned from her daughter Mrs William Harding of Elyria that they arrived safely in Florida for a brief stay. Mrs Libbie Buswell plans a move to Providence Hospital in Cleveland after a recent stroke. April 1 marks the date mentioned.

Betty Andrews Marion Hudson Bernadine Taft L. A. Bainbridge William Harding Elyria Florida Libbie Buswell George Wilford Providence Hospital Cleveland Buswell

W. F. M. Society meets after dinner in church basement

Following a dinner in the church basement last Friday the W. F. M. Society gathered in the Sunday School rooms. Mrs. Louis Munn delivered an inspiring talk on the Negro Work of the South. Mrs. Lee Andrews and daughter Velma, and Miss Harriet Andrews sang several Negro spiritual songs.

W. F. M. Society Louis Munn South Lee Andrews Velma Harriet Andrews

Local Families Share Visitors and Community News

Mr and Mrs Glenn Stranahan and daughter Margaret along with Mr and Mrs Jack Meyers hosted evening visits for Stranahan. Charlies Watson assists Rev C C Maple on the truck farm. George Andrus lives with his sister. Mrs W A Grills is ill. Charles Austin and Pearl Perkins host birthday dinner with Leroy Utsry Carl Rabung Junior Perkins Rev C C Maple and Charles Austin guests. William Harrison visited Carlton Blaine on Island Road. Eaton and Jack Meyers attended Union church services in Columbia. Mrs Robert Harding visited with her parents and Mrs Hugh Palmer. Ed Bainbridge of Flyrna visited his mother Mrs L A Bainbridge.

Glenn Stranahan Margaret Jack Meyers Stranahan Charlies Watson Rev. C. C. Maple George Andrus W. A. Grills Charles Austin Pearl Perkins Leroy Utsry Carl Rabung Perkins Son C. C. Maple William Harrison Carlton Blaine Island Road Eaton Union Columbia Robert Harding Hugh Palmer

Local Ward Bank Trust Seeks Missing Estate In 1921

Police guarded a room where funds were placed in trust by Janosh. He made small withdrawals for living expenses until March 1921 when $250 was withdrawn and he vanished. Unable to locate him, a probate court declared him dead and the estate passed to the state treasury with accrued interest.

Janosh

Bathing-suit habit keeps Quincy retiree healthier

Albert S. Pierson a sea captain in his mid sixties wears only a bathing suit every day of the year claiming it improves health. He removes the suit only when retiring to bed.

Quincy Mass Albert S. Pierson

Financial report of Lorain County rural school district

The notice presents receipts and disbursements for Columbia Township Rural School District in Lorain County. It lists taxes local levy, sinking fund, state interest, and other revenues, plus personal services, supplies, maintenance, and fixed charges. It includes balance figures for January 1, 1936, and December 1, 1996, with auditing clerk signatures.

Board of Education Fiece Fortier Dearamher Columbian Township Lorain County W.ceweweee Wscereree Eb Spee A Eeoeed Cee Ceneeneers Thoupfarce Peeereese Aves General Fund P.O Columbia Station Ohilo March West Carlisle Belge Ne Fee

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