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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1936
Page
3
A Louisiana six year old girl who recovered from influenza now suffers heart trouble and high blood pressure. She relies on daily digitalis but fears poisoning, a worry tied to historic missteps in leaf gathering and drying. The article discusses digitalis as a reliable medicine grown widely and cautions against overreaction to side effects.
Digitalis is prepared with great care and standardized strength. Earlier extractions harmed patients, causing nausea headaches vision issues vertigo and slow pulse. When misused digitalis can cause harm, but correctly administered it can do much good and stopping the drug corrects adverse effects if they occur.
The excerpt discusses digitalis use by a physician to influence heart function and blood flow. It notes dose sensitivity, effects on the circulatory system, and observations of a patient named Miss D with shortness of breath. It implies medical advice and monitoring are needed for proper treatment.
The Avon Lane basketball banquet at Lake High School recognized senior players and staff. Principal X C Heli presented six pins to awardees including George, Saskethails, Adeiber, Mildred Trjanovich, and June Snyder. managers and cheerleaders received pins and honors. Mrs Meyers supervised the banquet with Miss Roth and Giveneth Cousins handling menu. decor and program were organized by Roth, King, Oggett, and other staff. Risko's orchestra provided music for dancing after the program. A separate note mentions a surprise birthday party for Paul Smith attended by fourteen friends.
Indiana leader Frank E Hering, founder connected to the National War Mothers, long advocated old age pensions. Notre Dame’s first football coach, later a mentor and editor, earned a federal age security push with state legislature favors. A South Bend native, childless but revered as a devoted son. An anecdote recalls a canary cared for by the Herings, reflecting their humane nature.
Community items list farewells and travel from Avon and nearby towns. Mentions Georgs Roor moving to New Lordos with companions Fresk Stefan and La Verne Burwell. Notes essay contest honors by local students and various club meetings at Folly 12 Club Avon Lake Tavern and Townsend Club. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Perry Taylor, Mrs Frances Hecker, and multiple East Cleveland, Fairview, and Elyria connections.
A dated, fragmented guide outlines a beauty routine across the week. It covers Monday facial and exercises, Tuesday hair care, Wednesday manicure and cleansing, and a Friday evening beauty bath with body massage. It advises nail care, cuticle treatment, eye cleansing, and brows shaping, ending with general Sunday facial care tips.
Cleveland reports Dome has returned from winter break. details on its activities and schedule are limited in the accessible text.
Lake Avenue hosts a community program featuring students from rural schools arriving in schoolgirl dress with lunch pails. The event includes speakers from local clubs such as Reider Community Circle Brownheim Group Pittsfield Panna Te Rochester Homemakers and Wellington Farm Women’s Club, highlighting neighborhood groups and shared meals.
Avon March 36 The Morning G irls club entertained by Mr and Mrs Witt Fisher on Center Road Saturday evening. Mrs Louis Dechant won first prize in cards with Mrs Andrew Mittendorf second and Mrs Charles Wilford consolation. A lunch followed. The club will meet in two weeks at the Dechants. A quiet wedding occurred at the Baptist Church Saturday evening Thelma Bullock Briceville Tenn became bride of Charles McDonald Avon officiated by Rev C A Bantham.
Caroline and Garret, young lovers eight years apart, plot to elope at midnight after eight years of secrecy and hardship. He presses for marriage today but she rules out haste. They discuss finances, future work, and possible escape while clinging to hope.
Local brief items show Mr and Mrs William Lorain hosting Sunders at the Mutren dorf home. Mr and Mrs W J Bayr and daughter wed Sere Walker of Penfield under Mr and Mrs Dick Myr at Qn Lane. Sunday and more calls to Mrs Pierce in North Eaton.
A fragmentary social column notes a Grafton couple Bentonana and Mrs W DBD with Ernest at a class party hosted by Mr and Mrs. 3 MT, and mentions Mr and Mrs Riins Sunder and Mr and Mrs Grant in Berea with Eva Brunson in attendance.
Pattern advertisement for a dress style No. 2605 designed for sizes 36 through 44 with steel 3 38 and 40 42 44 bust measurements. Includes white crepe with jabot and white collar, requires yards of material and 4 yards contrasting. Order form asks for name, address, style number, and size. Cost 15 cents for pattern, 25 cents for book and pattern, from Chronicle Telegram Pattern Department, 160 Fifth Ave New York.
A flurry of social calls and small gatherings fills the week in Elyria and surrounding towns. Residents and guests travel to Bay Village, Lorain, La Grange, and Lakewood for visits, dinners, and a funeral, while several attend a high school concert and a memorial hospital stay sees updates on patients.
A mother scolds Philip for rummaging Uncle Bill’s closet. The piece argues his curiosity is natural, not theft, and suggests guiding him to own possessions, provide a personal space, and avoid punishment or locking away others’ belongings. It emphasizes fostering ownership to reduce future problems.
South Ridge ministers and their wives gathered March at the church while hosting women at Parsonal. A noon dinner followed at the Fowl home with District Superintendent Rev. Alles and several pastors from Fremont Bellvue Huron Lorain Henrietta Amherst in attendance. The D. D. Club elected to donate 23 to the Red Cross flood relief and a social hour preceded refreshments.
La Grange Home Makers Clubs plan to attend an event titled School Days in Elyria on Tuesday. Miss Alice Bird leads, guests wear school dresses and carry lunches in pairs. Mrs E L Adams hosts the club on April 7 with Mrs Leon tasting assisting. March PTA meeting discussed cooperative ties among home, school, and grange with scenes and music. Walter Horton’s sister-in-law reports his death in Elyria. Lassie Kelver visits from Lakwood. Arthur Wilcox attended a National Guard inspection in Ottawa. Harold Taylor family and others visited La Grange. Janita Leiby returns to Monroeville to resume high school duties after pneumonia. Willard Hagenmerer and Detroit visitors noted. John Underhill of Cleveland was a Sunday guest.
Oberlin Road March 31 regular April meeting of the Junior King's Daughters was held at Miss Betty Waller's home. The group scheduled an April Fool's Party for the following week with Wellington Juniors Kings Daughters as guests. Mrs. Gar McRoberts presided in Mrs. Paul Guturan's absence. The meeting featured games with a magic bottle and a business session with refreshments. Townsend Club to meet at Oberlin Church with a speaker scheduled. William Wailer and his son Paul traveled to Elyria for several days. Mrs Mountain returned after weeks in Elyria and is staying with George Farr. Mrs. Gar McRoberts visited Cleveland friends.
Huntington Ohio notices mention Mr and Mrs Earl Easterday and daughter Phyllis Jean visiting Wakeman with Mr and Mrs Legal Simpskinson. Ted Regal and daughter of Elsria spent time with his parents Mr and Mrs C A Regal. Mr and Mrs John Lilly of Elr ria visited Art and Mrs W D June. Mrs Wilbur Rooks and Mrs Robert Stroup of Spencer attended the funeral of Mrs H I So jida Tuesday afternoon.
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