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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
2
Oberlin announces a prize for the best parade float in the May 16 air mail celebration at the Athletic Field. Judging focuses on originality. floats need not use mail motifs. Sponsors should contact A M Bailey by Saturday.
Chatham residents hosted and visited family and friends from Oberlin College Akron Canton Elyria Medina and Cleveland during Mothers Day weekend and beyond. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Forward of Rockton Mrs. Mantz in Akron and many relatives visiting from nearby towns and colleges. Mrs. Edward Herr and Mrs. Edith Brinker attended the Ohio Conference of Congregational Churches in Elyria as delegates from Chatham.
Catholic Charities aims to raise enrollment with 245000 visits during a May drive in 271 parishes of the Diocese of Cleveland. Funds support 28 affiliated institutions including Good Shepherd Convent which houses 185 girls and runs Angel Guardian and Sacred Heart Training School programs for cared for and at risk youth.
Avon Lake hosts Red Cross work meeting at Park Hall in the afternoon. Eaton and Pittsfield host junior senior events and gospel services at local schools and churches. Oberlin, Lake Avenue, Spencer, and Valley City hold card parties, services, and church activities this week.
Barton Road notes report residents moving, visits and illness across Olmsted and nearby towns. Names include Frank Pape, James Bush now in New Jersey, Horace Bush ill in Columbia Road, and various social visits from Lorain to Elyria and Tiffin. Church groups and local meetings noted along with Kiwanis and Legion Auxiliary events.
Health article explains removal of leg ulcers through a radical operation and a simple strap method by Dr Boynton to stop venous return. It notes time and bed confinement as main objections and claims ulcers and weakened veins can be healed and later veins may dilate. Treatments are inexpensive and require no long time from work.
The text describes a treatment regime where single applications are followed by cleansing and reapplication of strips. It notes initial pain, rapid ulcer healing, and immediate return to work after first application. Unna's Boot technique is explained with jelly mass, gauze, and paste forming a cast that supports the limb for four to five weeks before reapplication.
Minneapolis physician Dr. McPheeters details a cleansing and bandaging technique for ulcers using benzine a rubber sponge and tight elastic bandage to relieve pain and promote healing. The method emphasizes daily dressing changes prompt walking and gradual healing after cleansing the wound. The article notes treatment of veins above the wound.
Beginner crochet pattern notes for Top-Knots to keep curls in place. Mentions pattern 5903 with cap instructions and stitch illustrations. Requests 10 cents and name address pattern number to Chronicle Telegram Household Arts Dept. at 259 W 14th St New York NY for obtaining patterns.
Mother's Day services were held at the Penfield Congregational Church with hymn singing The Beau tiful Garden of Prayer scripture Ruth 1 8 18 John 14 27 and pastor Rev Karl L Darker delivering His Mother A Song to Mother carnations were given to the oldest mothers and a vocal solo performed by Mrs Mary Egin Miss Elsie Shaw and others attended Grange meetings and family visits filled the day with church and social events across nearby towns.
The Young People’s Christian Endeavor held a Sunday evening meeting with good attendance. Lois Leach played piano as Rev. Darkey led prayer and a discussion on The Medina Youth Fellowship. Next meeting set for May 1 at Lorain and at Virginia and Lois Leach’s home. Mrs A L DeFields celebrated her birthday with family and friends including Bert Turner and the DeFields and Smith families.
Mrs. Floren Squire entertained her sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bibbee and son Harry, and Mr. and Mrs. John Bibbee with twin daughters Irma and Irene, during their visit from an unspecified location.
The P T A sponsors a silver tea in the Henrietta school auditorium on Thursday afternoon May 19 from 3 to 5. Mrs Mayor Oberlin will speak on the customs of the inhabitants of Palestine. Special music will be provided by local performers.
A program by the thii B ensemble of Oberlin Conservatory, NEWLAND'KS, a Thinkering program of the King's Werld society of the Methods Church, will be held at the church today afternoon May 22 at two fifty o'clock.
The report lists numerous residents visiting friends and relatives across Amherst and nearby towns. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Date, Mr and Mrs Henry Fie man, Mr and Mrs Fred Bauman, and many others with stops at homes of Elbert Bates Kaetzel Ries and Reusser, plus church group activity by the Epworth League.
Ruth Green travels to Vermilion on Tuesday May 15 for a community hall pot luck supper hosted by Rev. Smith. The occasion includes a witch services follow up and urges rural members to attend noon meeting.
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