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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1931
Page
3
Postmen in the city traverse more miles daily than police due to foot patrols in business districts whereas motor vehicles cover residence areas. Core carriers C D Carpenter P A Wilson and Clarence Diedrick each walk about nine miles daily, with others reaching nine to eighteen miles depending on mail volume and routes.
Adelbert Baldwin of Ruggles and Mrs Everette Baldwin with daughter Margaret of Ashland were guests Sunday of his son Tully Baldwin and family. Martha Carlisle, teacher at the Methodist Sunday school, has had tensilitis and quinsy. Reverend Albert Burkhart preached the morning sermon at the M E church. Chester Phillips and a Berea friend spoke at the evening service. John Harnish led Sunday school. a board meeting was set for Wednesday at 6 oclock. Attendance was 67 with three teachers absent.
Entertainment at Markley school drew a large crowd as Yimmie Yourson's Yoh performed with Mar kley players before the musicians failed to arrive. The cast included Yimmie from tammasota Edward Morris and Merlin Morgan among others, disappointing both cast and audience. Later, Markley pupils held a grade seven party with games and cocoa. Local residents Mr Haskins and several Morris family members visited or hosted relatives during the week and weekend in Lorain and Elyria.
May 20 Amherst seniors plan to graduate as J G Collicott Columbus superintendent of schools will be the commencement speaker at South Amherst High School. The event will honor the senior class and feature the guest speaker addressing graduates.
Bonnie ties the knot with Foster in New York and heads south. Mary faces upheaval as Bonnie’s marriage shifts family loyalties, wealth, and plans. Mary weighs love and duty while Martin Frazier presses for commitment, leaving her unsure of happiness ahead.
A class of eight will receive diplomas Friday night in the school auditorium. Collicott, a well known educator, will speak. Officers Mysie Stephenson Marian Corbett Virginia Garland Henry Makiuski Michael Sliman Henry Strickner and others will be recognized. The school board president Paul Mori will award the diplomas. A three act comedy Be An Optimist will be staged Friday and Saturday evenings May 2 and 3. Baccalaureate services will be held at the Congregational church in South Amherst with Rev. F E Eastman delivering the address.
Virginia Garlan, Mysie Stephenson, and Gueneverre Me Cord are named in a brief notice. The fragment cites these individuals without context, suggesting a reader-wide inquiry or archival reference. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
Members of the Junior Bridge club gathered at Miss Ruth Alison’s home Friday for two tables of bridge. Miss Moysie Stephenson won high score while Miss Gueneverre Mc Cord was consoled. A late luncheon followed for the Misses Agnes Klemowoski Victoria Klemowoski Norma Merchant and Ruth Eleanor.
The Senior class play Be An Optimist features Isaac Golditch Antiques of Art Shop Henry Makiuski Becky His Daughter Marian Corbett Petra De Angelo Caccialino expert worm holer Michael Sliman Jimmie Maynard The Poor Stiff Fred Holzhauer Mildred Clinton Who jis in Love Mysie Stephenson Mike just what his name suggests Joe Varsa Roy Hudson a friend in need Henry Strickler Miss Hull Interior Decorator Hazel Bartlome Maggie Not green so call her stupid Ruth Allsop Ethel Peabody Who defies Love Vir ginia Garland Spencer A paid guest Benny Lupe Madam Gooph er Dispencer of Spirits Marian Corbett.
The American Legion Post No 197 held its regular meeting in the club rooms on Friday evening with a large attendance. After routine business, members enjoyed a social period.
Members of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will be entertained in the Methodist church, with plans for an upcoming gathering and program outlined for attendees. The event promises a social program and fellowship among members and guests.
Daughters stayed with relatives in Urichville while Mr. and Mrs. Slack and Buswell families visited Mr. and Mrs. Meacham. Norman family joined the Taylors at Amherst, and Harmon Mathas with Ellis Jumont and Dewey Fackler attended a Cleveland baseball game after visiting Clarksfield Hollow. George Stephenson made a Monday business call in Cleveland.
Frank Chambers works at Ridge Hill Memorial Park. Mr and Mrs John Morris and son Gerald visited Earl Johnson. North Ridge Sunday school met at P L Chambers home. Toney to meet May 24 at Walter Bord home. Elyria Sheffield Township Farm Bureau meets May 19 at Gulf Road school. last until October. Brookside seventh and eighth graders picnic Wednesday. Eva Bertie from Bellevue overnight with Neva Carrick. Community club picnic May 20 at six sharp. bring basket. James Bertie from Bellevue visited George Chambers. Dance party at Brookside school May 22. Mrs Frank Young in charge. Twenty five Sisters from Cleveland visited Mt Thoreau parish. Ellen Maedaskson improving.
The article notes flour milling in the United States declined about ten percent from 1927 but remains a substantial industry valued in the billions. It highlights resilience and enduring scale despite the drop, reflecting ongoing importance in the economy.
The sale of Buddy Poppies will begin on Saturday May 25 by the Legion and the Auxiliary of the South Amherst Post.
Members of the Legion Auxiliary at the local post are asked to meet at the club rooms Wednesday morning at 9 39 to assist with spring cleaning duties.
Mr and Mrs P A Mori and son Paul Jr visited Marietta Ohio over Sunday and Monday. Reginald Baldry and baby daughter visited Cleveland and stayed with Mr and Mrs George Stephenson. Harold Allsop and son Buster joined week end guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Kyle in Akron. Ridge Alberts and daughter Reva Jean were Elyria shooters on Saturday. Betty and Beverly Mori were visitors at Miss Alice Holzhaurer’s home. Ed Hazen and J E Chester with Wm Heminger, all from Lorain, were Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs Wm Bullock. Mr and Mrs H E Moore and
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