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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1936
Page
8
Read Revelation twenty one verses ten through twenty seven describes the holy Jerusalem descending from heaven. The piece explains the symbolic meaning of the wall gates and foundations and how the city represents universal access through the Church with Christ as the temple’s light.
A list of 1926 real estate transfers from The Land Title Guarantee and Trust Company covering properties in Elyria Lorain and nearby towns. Transactions include sheriff and trustee deeds, sublets in Sunnyside Beach and Elforia Manor, and transfers to and from multiple individuals and banks. Notable entries mention Washington Avenue Lorain Har vard Avenue Elyria Bath Street Elyria Kin Street Lurain Sunnyside Beach Brownhelm Avon Lake Elyria and related subdivisions.
Elyria school superintendent KR Maston told the Board of Education overcrowding remains a problem in a few classrooms though improved from last year. Enrollment is 139 students lower overall, with Franklin School second grade at 44 pupils the largest class. Transfers have eased some rooms but not all, and citywide uniform relief is lacking.
A 1936 study shows grade crossing deaths and injuries have risen yearly since 1932, despite signals. only fully separated grades are safe. As of January 1 1936 there were 234 231 crossings. federal and state programs aim to eliminate thousands with a 200 million dollar 1935 appropriation, reducing fatalities by about 1500 annually.
Chippewa weather prophet Charley Big Knife of Huron Mountain country in Michigan warns of a long hard winter. He cites animal signs and early honey gathering as evidence and urges preparations such as storm windows insulation and woolens.
A European dispute over arming factions in the Spanish civil war serves as a warning on U S foreign policy. The article argues neutrality cannot coexist with selling war materiel and notes World War I arms sales helped draw America into conflict. It warns against romanticizing force and stresses a shift away from militaristic policy to preserve moral and democratic ideals.
Alice Longworth comments from Cincinnati on November 3 1936 praising the Digest straw poll and suggesting moving conventions earlier to reduce pre election excitement. She notes voters weigh political issues while millions cast ballots and questions the poll’s infallibility.
John W. Finch director of the U S Bureau of Mines born Lebanon New York 23 years ago Vilhjalmur Stefansson explorer scientist features born Cancera 3 3 years after Mocse A Cartwright director of the American Association for Adult Education New York born Omaha Nebraska 45 years ago Prof Arthur N Holcomb Harvard authority on government born Winchester Massachusetts 32 years ago Dr Samuel M Hamill Philadelphia pediatrician born Oak Hall Pennsylvania 72 years ago Robert V Fleming Washington DC banker born there 6 years ago King Leopold III of Belgium born 35 years ago
A reflective piece describes a native character illustration as mature, watchful, and possibly suspicious of unreal things while missing present facts. It suggests today’s native mood may be cautious rather than wise, risking unawareness of unfolding circumstances.
Spencer church calendar notes events in November at Spencer M E church. On Nov 5 Men’s Brotherhood meets with Dr E J Bond as guest speaker at Stonehorne. On Nov 8 Dr F D Watt and gifts from Worthington G... will participate. On Nov 14 Miss Helen Joineon speaks at Spencer M E Church.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Mantz entertained the Spencer High School class of 25 at their home on Saturday evening. Members present included Mr and Mrs Ivory Miller Barberton Mr and Mrs Leer Pixler Lorain Harold Bowman and companion Amherst William Brerley Donald Weidrics and Mr and Mrs Milton Wolf of Spencer. Monopoly and pinochie were the games played. Refreshments were served.
A dated list celebrates birthdays and deaths of Stephen F. Austin, William Cullen Bryant, and others from Virginia to Minnesota. It notes events from 1816 to 1935 including treaties, battles, economic shocks, and political milestones across the United States and Europe.
The Lake Avenue Community Woman's Association invites members to a special quilt meeting at Mrs. V V Schaeffer's home on Thursday November 5 bring lunch and enjoy coffee served by the hostess. Regular meeting follows on the third Wednesday of the month.
The Rev J G Koontz conducted the Sunday evening services at the M E church in Ashland continuing the church's routine worship schedule and leadership.
The Fidelity class met Wednesday afternoon at Spencer Baptist Church with Mrs. Mary Dickason leading Bible study and discussion. Social time followed by a cafeteria supper.
The readable fragment notes a religious event described as a feast at a country church home on a Friday evening, but lacks clear location, time, or participants.
Mr and Mrs Howard McCourt entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Kay Brouse Mr and Mrs Kent Firestone Mr and Mrs Frank Svey Homerville and Mr and Mrs Ford Jewett at a Halloween party Saturday evening The group played Monopoly with prizes for high and low scores Mrs McCourt served lunch to the guests.
Mrs Roy Stroup hosted a Sunday senior class gathering from the MLEO church at their century home on Friday night. Members enjoyed games and refreshments as a large audience attended the masquerade event.
The Thimble Sisters M. E. group and their chairmen Mesdames E. W. Brown and Hay Brouse held a masked masquerade at Mrs. D. X. Jones home with refreshments provided by the committee. Mrs. Leo McCourt and the Pythian Sisters met with Mrs. Lowell Coomer to sew. a good attendance produced substantial work and lunch was served.
The Lorain and Medina County Book Club met at the van Mr. OE church Monday with Rev. J. G. Koontz discussing Christianity and Personalism. Local residents Cecil Wolf and family moved to a new Billman avenue home. many neighbors attended funerals, visits, and social events across Lorain, West Salem, Elyria, Caldwell, Lodi, and Galion.
Spencer firemen and their families enjoyed a Halloween party at the Spencer Town Hall on Saturday evening. The event featured various amusements and plenty of food in a festive Hal loween atmosphere.
Gordon Howe, member of the Ashland Marimba Band, broadcasts over Station WHR in Cleveland Sundar.
Local attendees from here including Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Aldrich ir Mrs. Harry Greetham McCourt and Leota Smith Mrs. Frank Novak Court Stuart Harvey Ingraham Frank Rice Gilbert Ingraham Charles Taulor and George Zeigler gathered for a Republican rally at Medina’s Masonic Temple.
Elsie and Richard Shower hosted members of their Sunday school class at the Bap Wednesday group from November 4 to November 11. Delwin Reisiner and family from Ann Arbor visited Bert Reisiner and his convalescent mother while Le Grand Kendrick of Oklahoma joined. T. P. Goodain and A. E. Wallington hosted calls at their Adelbert Street home on Sunday.
Miss Betty Gunder hosted a Masquerade Halloween party on Wednesday evening. Guests included Shirley Baus Warne Baus Kathrie Mulich from South Ridge Donna Delefield Dor is Delefield Norman Ingzoid and other attendees enjoyed games with prizes for best and most comical costumes and refreshments served.
A number attended a Hallowe en Masquerade Party at Murray Ridge School Friday evening. Mrs L W Spiegelberg will host a joint Womans Missionary Society and Ladies Aid meeting at her home Thursday afternoon November 5. Miss Caroline Spiegelberg of Cleveland visited her brother L W Spiegelberg and family and sister Mrs Barbara Eschtruth in Middle Ridge Saturday.
Members of Girl Scout club No 11 of Sheffield Lake held a Hallowe en party at St James Mission with masked guests and costume prizes for Grace Johnson Dorothy Piggott Avis Morgan and Betty Irish. Also listed are participants and leaders including Eleanor Field and a bene fit card party planning committee. Mrs Barbara Wolf 75 died at Fred Wolf’s Lorain home after a brief illness leaving eight daughters and several sons.
Karl Vandeman and Darion recently called on Mr and Mrs Frank Milier. The social visit took place at the Milier home, noting familiar neighbors and cordial conversation.
Funeral services were held Monday morning with burial in Avon cemetery for Pritchett of Sandusky and Mrs Homer Hiles of Newark.
Mrs. James Brush hosted ten members at her Sheffield Drive home on Thursday afternoon. The group sewed for a bazaar and mapped their winter season program, with attendees including Mrs. John Crompp, Mrs. William Fisher, Mrs. Edward Freischlas, Mrs. Harry Gang, Mrs. Isabelle Gilmore, Mrs. J. Gunderson, Mrs. W. Klane, Mrs. Frank Youns, Mrs. Frank Field, and Mrs. J Brush.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Broun and daughters of Cleveland visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jackson and family sunday. Mrs. Ethel Downs and Mr. Baldwin of Elyria and Edna and Sarah Reeve of Lorain joined at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Chambers and family. Mrs. Mary Fridemstine was a week end guest of her daughter Mrs. Earle Johnson and family. Mrs. Harry Gang hosted the Sheffield Lake Social Club visiting at her home friday afternoon november 6. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson and family spent sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Whiton of Amherst.
In earlier centuries poor acoustics puzzled builders and crowds. Experts once relied on hidden methods and odd devices such as wires stretched across roofs as a remedy, a practice rooted in trial, superstition, and evolving science.
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