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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1931

Page

2

Legion Men Wear New Uniforms in Poppy Day Sale

Elyria Post No 12 of the American Legion will distribute 7000 poppies made by disabled veterans at Sandusky to aid disabled and dependent veteran families. The event, featuring new Legion uniforms and veterans in army navy and marine attire, will occur on Saturday with Auxiliary support and Eddie Herzog organizing the drive.

American Legion Ohio Elyria Legion Soldiers and Sailors Home Sandusky Elyria Legion Auxiliary Elyria Legion Eddie Herzog Lorain County American Legion Navy Marine Legionnaires

Amherst Missionary Meeting Highlights Local Event

A May 22 gathering of St. Peters Evangelical Missionary Society on Oberlin road featured programs led by Mrs. C Kern and Mrs. C H Ernst. Attendees planned a June 11 Lorain county Federation meeting in Valley City with a bus organized by the Women’s Union. Refreshments followed as officials and guests, including Rev C E Schmidt and Mrs. Jennie Coburn, were noted. postmaster status remains undecided with Foster set to succeed Coburn.

Amherst Missionary Society of Emery Sondergeld Sadhu Hagenstein C. H. Ernst William Berg Lorain County Women’s Union of St. Peter’s St. John’s Pakorny Detroit National Federation Evangelical Women Cleveland Fred Schaub C. E. Schmidt Charles Ebbs C. C. Kern E. Sondergeld R. L. Menz Amelia Deuschie A. C Kreeger Walter Jaeger Henry Kane John Wiegand William Mischka Frank Mischka Charles Sabiers Fred Berger J. Dolde Henry Grugel Clarence Albrecht Helen Roemer Margaret Berger Dorothea Ernst H. Mischka Frederick Deiner Clair Reinhard

Parties brace for August primaries in village races

Republicans and Democrats press ahead with preparations for August primaries. Both parties plan meetings this evening to finalize tickets with the Democratic session at 7 11 in the town hall assembly room and the Republican gathering in Major Cooper's office in the Ehiman block.

Town Hall Cooper Ehiman Block

W C T U Meets at Mrs Hopkins Home

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at the home of Mrs F M Hopkins on Thursday afternoon led by Mrs H L Brandau of Brownhelm. A mock trial is planned at Congregational church Sunday evening June 14 titled Who Killed Earl Wright with local actors except George C Southwell of Cleveland as defense attorney.

W.C.T.U Women’s Christian Temperance Union F. M. Hopkins H. L. Brandau Brownhelm Congregational Church Earl Wright George C. Southwell Cleveland Res. F. E. Eastman J.B. Egeland C. J. Holliger Cooper Kiyistena Jacobs Kila Bante Sabin D. Fox Nicholson Sabin Vir K. Jenne Naralle Flom Dfonkons H. Brandan Weston Oy Missionary Projet Castributien Pianeee Wiesion Agency

Foster Receives Post Office Appointment From Hoover

E. F. Foster a leading Jorge Republican was appointed postmaster by President Hoover on May 12. The appointment was not sent to the Senate before adjournment, and it was expected to wait until December before Senate action. Political pressure in circles changed the outcome.

FE. E. Foster EB. E. Foster Jorge Republican Hoover Senate

Entertain at Cootie Party by Mrs. Lauer and Mrs. Lynch

Mrs C A Lauer and Mrs Ira Lynch delightfully entertained at a cootie party at the home of the former on East Martin street. First honors went to Mrs A Barcnrett, second to Mrs Clinton Jakson, and third to Mrs George Bass. A luncheon was served at small tables with numerous attendees listed.

C. A. Lauer Ira Lynch East Martin Stre A. Barcnrett Clinton Jakson George Bass Steve Erbuski Wm. Smith A Barckett James Miller Clinton Jackson Christ Brucker E. Chuha Frank Meschka Frank Hurtout George Balls Conrad Mulder Henry Sharp L. Herbst A. J. Rosenkranz Arthur Backer Earl Stiwald Michael Schaeller Douglas Schultheiss

Miss Lois Jean McConnell Prominent in Elyria Recital

Miss Lois Jean McConnell of Elyria formerly Amherst played a leading part in a Concerto recital by Mrs. Theodore West's pupils at the First Congregational church in Elyria, assisted by mezzo soprano Madam Carlotta Banard last evening.

Lois Jean McConnell Elyria Amherst Theodore West Carlotta Banard First Congregational Church

Lehman and Knowles Family Guests at Wald Residence

Mr and Mrs Merie Lehman with daughter Nadine and son Merle Jr Belden, Mr and Mrs Merrill Knowles with son Jack, and Mr and Mrs N Clark of Elsha were guests of Mr and Mrs Clair Stiwald last evening.

Merie Lehman Nadine Merle, Jr. Belden Merrill Knowles Jack N. Clark Elsha Clair Stiwald

Young Ladies Sodality Meeting Held at Brookside Drive

The Young Ladies Sodality of St Josey convened at Miss Heven Gidiinsk home on Brookside Drive Thursday afternoon. Mrs Reams led the session with business matters discussed and duties assigned.

St Josey Miohlie Heven Gidiinsk Brookside Drive Cherge Mss Reams

May Walk Plans For Girls At Church Meeting

Fuhrman announces a church walk planned for May with all girls invited to gather at the church at one o clock Sunday afternoon. The event will begin with a business session, followed by a social hour and refreshments. Miss Mary Portone is to be hostess at the next meeting.

Fuhrman Mary Portone

Talk by Grand Trustee Abel to Eagles at Marion meeting

Grand Trustee John A. Abel of Marion Ohio will visit Ambers Aerie of Easies at the Florida wall meeting Monday evening. He will discuss general Eagle matters. The entertainment committee plans a smoker for members and friends with refreshments and entertainment.

Eagles Grand Truste John A. Abel Marion Wil Ambers Aerie of Easies FL. O. E. Wall Eagle Usiag

RK of P to Celebrate 36th Anniversary Play and Music

The Sandusky Knights of Pythias will hold their 36th anniversary on Wednesday evening May 27 at the town hall. Forty five members will present the play The Lesson of Friendship with nine piece orchestra providing special musical numbers. All members wives husbands and Prihian Sisters are urged to attend with no admission charge.

RK. of P. Wall Sandusky Order Nine Piere Orchestra Sandusky K. of P and Prihian

Miss Margaret Bartha Arrives for Local Reception

Miss Margaret Bartha of Pittsburgh arrived Thursday to attend the Junior Senior reception to be held Saturday evening. She is visiting at the home of Miss Mildred Wragg on Elyria Avenue.

Margaret Bartha Paittsburgh Miss Bartha Mildred Wragg Elyria Avenue

Wet Wit and Dry Humor book title debut

A new book titled Wet Wit and Dry Humor appears in literary circles. Critics note a playful blend of satire and wit, highlighting sharp one liners and clever verse.

Neat Grange Meeting Hears Tax Talk May 25

Ridgeville notes list May 22 events as E W Miller of Pittsfield visits home. Grange gathering set for May 25 with Roy Cope of Elsha as speaker on taxes. Veterans bureau speaker Lowell Raymond to address commencement May 28. Baldwin Wallace Prof Dana Burns to speak at Baccalaureate. Various local visits and absences noted.

Ridgeville E. W. Miller Pittsfield B. Miller Roy Cope Elsha Shaw Robinson J. Wes Lb.s Edd Peéufinhauch Wess Marion Toledo L Brickman Cleveland Lewis Cincinnati Scarlet Feyrer Roy Eldred Hitle Ruth Elliott Eldred Elyria H. P. Eldred Lowell Raymond Veterans Bureau Dana T. Burns Baldwin Wallace C. Young Penn Rev Brown Oberlin

City aims to fund needs with self reliance approach

Fragmented text discusses city funds and personal responsibility. It mentions securing money, controlling desires, and the city’s focus on interests of those who want what they want, with a tone urging individual effort and secure resources.

Merriam Billie Striethy Toan

New Firm Displays Latest In Floor Coverings

A newly opened store at 49S Middle Avenue by Lerseb and do BL Emerich debuts Sey just opened by Devsh Emerien Company offering floor coverings and window shades. The shop carries carpets rugs pews and a variety of window shades alongside other decor items and provides services at Payne trp and Wangons Win don Shades.

Bern Spewn Sey Devsh Emerien Company Middle Avenue Lerseb Emerich Paaye Berm Mn Bus Vssie Petsna Ter Vie de Sears Mush Avperett Lloar Wavertreas Selieg Otter Payne Trp Wangons Windon Shades

Hamilton Man Blown To Pieces

A Hamilton man was killed in an explosion near Cass County in eastern Missouri. Mrs Cassell described a blast that damaged a farmhouse and injured her husband, while Sheriff John Schumacher investigated, with theories ranging from a dropped bomb to a wired explosive mishap.

Hamilton Niles East Atorsey Yavemiv Cassel

World of Beauty dance spectacle to be staged in Cleveland

Elyria and Oberlin residents will attend a World of Beauty dance revu e by the Meier Bender Danae Studens of the I O F Hal. The Sunday event at Puboe Auditorium Cleveland features Briviex Yoo Elizabeth Semeres La Vaughn Searcht Virzina Geraldine Powdl Passy Jean Richmond Dorothy Morasiv Roaile Lena Sea ho'd Jean Beavis Lila Fell Lyn ette Senator Constance Chanman Harriet Frances Knowles Edna Mason Dorothy Ann Davis ar and Carl Kolinsky pianist from Elyria studios in key roles Iris Rose Davis also in the cast and will supervise in Mr Young's absence.

Elyria Oberin

USC appoints Lisa Roma to lead in Mona Lisa opera

Professor Von Kleinschmist at the University of Southern California confirms Miss Lisa Roma as the new lead in the Berlin opera Mona Lisa, opening this Summer. Roma, a renowned grand opera singer, is a Philadelphia nurse and protege of David Bisphan.

von Kleinschmist University of Southern California Lisa Roma Toma Philadelphi David Bisphan

Organize Nucleus for Lorain County Colored Legion Post

The nucleus of the new Lorain County Colored American Legion Post was organized at the Elyria American Legion Home last night with Countlman Lawrence Payne and Jon Willian of Cleveland present. Charter papers were pinned to Lester Denberrs. Fistia is canvassing World War veterans for charter member names. Formal charter application to be made at Lorain County American Legion Council meeting in Amherst tonight.

Lorain County Colored American Legion Elyria Eichvesn

Lorain and Wellington Veterans Tour Fish and Game Show

World War veterans in Lorain and Wellington attended a State Fish and Game film showing at St Pauls Evangelical church hosted by the Lorain County Coon Hunters Association. Akro Mike Myers spoke for Ohio Sportsmen and E L Wickliff of the Conservation Bureau outlined the division's work. H R Fent presented five reels including Wellington Game Farm and Roosevelt Game Reserves. A banquet at Newell Hotel followed with Lorain County Coon Hunters leaders chairing the event.

St Paul's Evangelical Church Lorain County Ohio Buckhere Lake Roosevelt Old Man Cave Hocking County

Cities Service Gross Shows An Increase In Earnings

Cities Service Co reported year end April 30 net earnings applicable to common stock and reserves of 82.5 million, up from 36 million last year. Twelve months earnings equaled 100 dollars a share versus 1.36 previously. April gross earnings and net figures declined from a year ago, with gross about 8.4 million and net to common stock about 1.6 million.

The Cities Services Co GUT Aho Agape

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