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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1937
Page
11
National Foot Health Week sparks advice on shoe fitters podiatrists and the cost of foot trouble. Dr Claud North Chrisman notes industry losses from foot problems reach about 100 million annually and urges attention to properly fitted footwear and professional foot care.
Advice on proper shoe selection and fitting emphasizes that shoes should fit the feet they are worn by. It warns that passing shoes down can harm toes and posture, urges care for children's foot development, and cautions against overemphasizing fashion over function.
Eaton and visitors from Cleveland enjoy a Sunday afternoon with Miss Geneve Sean. Miss Marian Rule moves to Green Springs for summer work in a confectionery. Telephones installed in Button Hales and Irving Mohler homes. Birth announced for two daughters to Clifton Geldenmeister and wife in Wellington. Geldenmeister formerly Hilda Reed, daughter of Harry Reed. Russell Carpenter and wife welcome daughter Sandra LaVerne. Mrs Carpenter home from hospital. Mrs R W Durkee, Minnie Tile and B M Crowell with daughter noted. Marian visits Carpenter home. Lester Phelps returns from Lodi Hospital. Lorain-born mother cares for her until strength returns. Chester Carpenter family dine with Walter Pishbure. D S Cook and Frances Davis trip to Cambridge Ohio. Davis named superintendent at St Francis Hosp. and assumes post.
This excerpt follows Ben, nearly seventeen, dressed in a new suit yet feeling inwardly uneasy about his appearance and shyness. His mother notices his growing independence and flaws like inferiority and immaturity, fearing he may remain dependent if overprotected. The piece comments on adolescence and the risks of overindulgence.
Miss Dorothy Lantz spent the weekend with Miss Marguerite Swan, sharing time and duties on a quiet observance.
A meeting sponsored by the Orange is being called for Tuesday night May eleventh at the school house to organize a Volunteer Firemen's Association. Once formed township trustees will have authority to purchase firefighting equipment a long discussed proposition.
Plans were formulated for Sullivan Homecoming at a committee meeting held at the school building. Details and committee assignments were discussed as part of the planning process.
Marcus Trent leaves a million dollars to his nephew Rodney Burton if he remains unmarried at twenty five. Pettigrew schemes to marry Rodney off with help from dancer Sam Saunders in Gunnison Colorado. Judge Justus sends Judy Collins to thwart the plan. Sam agrees to meet Pettigrew for a chance at fortune, then travels toward Gunnison to locate Rodney and secure a marriage before the deadline.
ARIA RASPUTIN daughter of the famous monk says her favorite town is Peru Indiana though she cannot settle there. She earns a living training wild horses for Barnum and Bailey Circus and left Peru after a bear bite last year. She longs to return, says she is vivacious 31 with blue gray eyes. She trains high school horses for the circus and claims her French memoir is the true life of her father.
A hollow chest may reflect serious causes but if due to posture try this on all fours. Knees and hands on floor, fingers together, back flat head up. Bend elbows then extend right leg and sweep chest to floor, return and repeat with left leg for six to twelve reps.
Thursday evening plans award four prizes for best appearance among homes. Judging set for Friday forenoon August 29. Mrs Herbert Skeeis chairs concessions. Old time choir gathering scheduled for Saturday evening August 21 with a sports program Saturday afternoon. Friday afternoon features registration ball games and band concert. Sunday services. Lodging and meals provided on grounds. Homecoming committee meets every two weeks next on Thursday March 20.
Brownhelm plans its annual school and community picnic for Friday May 21 at Cascade Park El ria. School buses will transport children to and from the park. A picnic dinner will be served at noon. W M S sessions: Congregational and Evangelical churches meet midweek, with program highlights and offerings. Junior senior banquet and Lorain County Club reception set for Tuesday evening with faculty and seniors in attendance. Music festival features Miss Marjorie Howe and Russel Felerson and school music instructors in a program.
Tuesday evening the school presented a diverse program with the orchestra, band, girls chorus, boys chorus, mixed chorus, and cum bere by the fifth and sixth grades performing.
Funeral services for Edgar L. Novinger who died suddenly at 10 a.m. Sunday were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the late home with Rev. F. E. Baeimay of Wake tan officiating. Lorain and Amherst Masonic lodges served as pallbearers. Burial was at Ridzhhill Memorial Cemetery, KALS. The Ladies Aid Society met at the church parlors with hostesses Mrs. Knelsst, Force, Northeim, Claus, and Peeka. A. Shattuck led the devotional, reports from the Medina Association meeting in Oberlin, and prayer. Mrs. Ray Wellnies presided over the business session as plans were tentatively made to celebrate July’s 92nd anniversary of S.A.S. Supper served to thirty-seven by hostesses.
Raymond Primer has accepted a 1937 38 scholarship from Ohio State University for his high ranking in the Senior Scholarship test held April 3. He placed third among Lorain County seniors and 24th in the Kent State University District, earning a certificate of award for 24th place. Donald Bechte, who ranked seventh in the county, received a certificate of honor.
In a Saturday May 1 event at Kent, two boys achieved first place in the county special tests while ranking sixth in the Kent District High School tests. The district results highlight strong student performance and local scholastic success.
Birmingham resident Joe Bickel visited LaGrange on Wednesday evening. The Birmingham Ladies Aid held a church gathering Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Mattie Grover of Huron is staying several days at the Berkmeyer home.
The Sewing Club met at Mrs Ewatter Snellenbers home with Mrs Glenn Berkmeier presiding. Eight members attended. Next meeting planned at Mrs Eldred Jarretts home next Thursday afternoon. Members Bickel Berkmeier traveled to Lorain Friday. Jane Twining visiting daughter Mrs Frank Fisher. Glenn Berkmeier was in Oberlin on business Thursday afternoon. Mrs Walter Snellenberger and others visited Mrs E H Snellenberger in Elyria Friday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Roral Stark née Helen Tudor announce the birth of a baby boy at their Wellington home on April 30 Sunday evening. The item mentions Albert Baird with Mr and Mrs Eall Haines and children and mother of Canton, and Wilson Hainer of Elyria. Leral High School boys from here accompanied their class 10.
Boake Carter notes Germany built 129 airships and flew the Graf Zeppelin around the world. He argues the Hindenburg’s use of hydrogen reflects policy and psychology, not lack of alternatives, and cites past Allied losses and Eckener’s plans to use helium abandoned after Washington’s changed stance. He contrasts American and British failures with German persistence and the need for safer lifting gas. Agriculture notes from Wooster and nearby visits close the page.
Ohio college officials report a rebound in employment for 1936 and 1937 graduates across majors including teaching, engineering, and business. Women face tougher odds overall, though specialized training improves prospects. OSU and several smaller colleges report high placement rates and strong June prospects.
Ohio Wesleyan, Akron, Kent State, and other campuses report stronger hiring prospects for graduates. Professors note high demand. Keener says seniors must secure work this spring or summer. Akron universities report unfilled demand, with 50 percent of June graduates placed. Kent State registrar Stopher calls the job climate "about as good" as 1929.
Berlin May 10 The Zeppelin Company carried insurance of 5 592 000 covering the Hindenburg its passengers and crew Zeppelin officials said today The Hindenburg itself was insured for 6 000 000 marks full replacement value This loss to underwriters is total Blanket insurance for passengers and crew includes Death 2 400 000 marks Invalidism 2 100 000 marks for passengers Death 3 066 000 marks Invalidism 2 120 000 marks for crew
Erhart and Mrs. Armbruster visit Selden Armbruster in Fostoria. Theo Haury at Lake Erie camp. George Haury ill. Fries birthday theater outing in Elyria. Miss Valeria Kroesen and Belden girl club visit Cleveland. Kemp family visit in Lafayette. Humm on Elyria business. Grabbenstetter couple in Medina. Walter Derek and family visit Albert Erhart home. Harald Fiest helps Nelson Schultz bedridden after colt injury. Cletus Bihn ordained at Carthagenia Chapel May 6 and sang first mass May 9. Funeral for George Testroth in Cleveland. English Brahmin joke on reincarnation.
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