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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1936

Page

16

Roosevelt Victorious As Landon Concedes In Style

Franklin Delano Roosevelt secured a sweeping landslide victory for re election with congratulations cascading from Gov Alf Landon. At Hyde Park the President and family received well wishers as telegrams poured in and plans for business and a fishing trip emerged.

Hyde Park N. Y Franklin Delano Rooseelt United States Alf J. Landon Roosevelt Landon Wietram Roosevelt Manor Hudson Iyver Tranklin, Jr John Roosevelt Mansion Sara Delano Roosevelt Sarah Kate James Roosevelt White House Poughkeepsie

Free booklet on this subject offers from Educational Division

A promotional advertisement states that a booklet containing opinions on the subject will be sent free to anyone writing to the Educational Division at 551 Fifth Avenue New York. Dept 1936.

Educational Division Fifth Avenue New York

Alice Longworth Reflects on Election Returns and Civic Duty

In Cincinnati on November 4, 1926, Alice Longworth reflects on the election night, noting partisan fervor remains but ballots shape outcomes. She contrasts American methods with harsher methods abroad, emphasizing the ongoing objective of living and governing under the democratic system.

Alice Longworth MicNaught Syndicate. Inc

Dainty Apna Currence Defies Disability at Elyria Hospital

Apna Currence, 22, a wheel chair bound young woman, works as a day telephone operator at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Paralyzed from the waist down since infancy, she remains cheerful and finds joy in her work, having previously aided crippled children in Newark and Newark’s Roosevelt School.

Apna Currence Elyria Memorial Hospital Miss Currence Httle Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Elrria Roosevelt School Newark Elxria Marian S. Wells E. F Allen Frank Hoover Elrria Memorial Hospital

Wellington Village Council approves WPA paving and crossings

At the regular meeting the council authorized new paving in front of the fire department a new crossing near the town hall a crossing at Taylor and North Main streets and new curbing on North Main. The street cleaning department may buy a new cart. The sanitation committee found Dr Burnside's veterinary barns in very commendable sanitary condition.

Wellington WPA Town Hall Taylor North Main Streets North Main Street Burnside

Robbery at Lena Murray Home on Prospect Street

Wellington police investigate after Mrs. Lena Murray finds her Prospect Street home entered through a window with several items stolen. Murray had been visiting relatives in Cleveland last week and returned Tuesday to discover the burglary.

Wellington Lena Murray Prospect Street

PTA Meeting at High School Plans Sponsor Program

Over 125 persons attended the Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the High School on Monday evening. Plans were discussed for sponsoring community projects and school activities.

Parent-Teacher’s Association

Missionary Visit Leads St Peter's Leagues in Amherst

A joint meeting of the Senior and Intermediate Leagues of St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church in Amherst featured Elise Goepfarth, missionary from Honduras, as guest speaker with moving pictures of work there. Nominating committee named and a Christmas party slated for December. Refreshments served to 35 by local volunteers.

Amherst St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Elise Goepfarth Honduras Goepforth Helen Herbst Frances Sabiers Helen Kurth Philip Jaeger Kenneth Fritz Margaret Kriec Ruth Holingsworth Eileen Kreeger

Local hospital admits Wetzel and discharge for Wilson

J. F. Wetzel of Toledo was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday and Miss Grace Wilson of Fostoria was discharged.

J. F. Wetzel Toledo Grace Wilson Fostoria

Church and group meetings announced for this week

Stone City Chapter of Eastern Stars meets at the Masonic Hall this evening. First Evangelical church holds mid week Bible study and prayer service at 7 30. Foursquare church hosts praise and prayer service at 7 30 tonight. Women's Union of St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church meets Thursday afternoon with Elise Goepfarth Honduras missionary as speaker. Joint session of Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary societies of First Evangelical church Thursday afternoon. Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Lutheran church meets Thursday afternoon.

Stone City Eastern Stars Masonic Hall First Evangelical Church Women’s Union of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Elise Goepfarth Honduras Ladies’ Aid and Woman's Missionary Societies Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul’s Luikheran

Penny Carnival Brings Local Talent and Talk

Mrs Mabel Clark chairs the Wars and Means committee for a near future penny carnival featuring two accordion solos by Ana Claire Zimmerman a vocal duet by Lillian Davis and Chester Martin a Junior High Girls Trio and a key talk by Ruth Hege a missionary back from Africa with curios from four years in the dark continent.

Penny Carnival Mabel Clark Wars and Means Ana Claire Zimmerman Lillian Davis Chester Martin Janelle Carino Phillis Voxtheimer Mary Jane Brouse Ruth Hege Africa

Local Dignitaries Attend Ashland Legion Auxiliary Conference

Mrs Charles Willard remains under observation at St Luke s Hospital Cleveland. Mrs Frank Obrizy Mrs Clifton West and Mrs William Haden of here and Mrs Dirlam of Oberlin attend the Fifth District Conference of the American Legion Auxiliary in Ashland today. Paul Upson of Akron visited Wellington friends after a trip to New York City and Washington D C. Mr and Mrs Clifton West and family were dinner guests of Mrs West s sister Mrs Lucille Walker Berea. Miss Helen Walker accompanied them after a visit in the West home.

Charles Willard St. Luke's Hospital Cleveland Frank Obrizy Clifton West William Haden Here Dirlam Oberlin American Legion Auxiliary Ashland Sol Ray

Neighborhood Club Bridge Night Noted at Mrs Wadsworth Home

Mrs Wilma Wadsworth hosted neighbors last evening at her South Main Street residence. Two tables of contract bridge played with prizes awarded to Mrs Charles Baum and Mrs Sarah Curtice. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Wilma Wadsworth South Main Street Charles Baum Sarah Curtice

Sacred Bo tree in ruined Ceylon city remains standing

In a ruined Ceylon city a sacred Bo tree endures despite destruction, claimed to be over 2,960 years old and revered by locals as a surviving relic of ancient times.

Ceylon

Last known passenger pigeon dies in 1914

The final passenger pigeon died on September 1, 1914, marking the extinction of a species once common in North America. The single surviving bird named Martha lived at the Cincinnati Zoo before passing away at the age of 29.

Pythian Sisters Plan Duuesday Meeting and District Convention

Pythian Sisters met at Pythian Hall for a regular meeting with plans for the upcoming roll call and a social program at the November 17 gathering. They discussed the Fremont district convention on November 10, selected E G Pietch as delegate and Walter Miller as alternate, and arranged for Excel lent Chief Charles Miller and Walter Miller to introduce Grand officers at the convention. An Elyria Temple initiation on November 12 was accepted, and plans were made to serve dinner for the Noon Day Club soon.

Pythian Pythian Hall Fremont E. G. Pietch Walter Miller Charles Miller Elyria Temple

Prayer meeting of Four Square church women

The ladies of the Four Square church met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. P. A. Becker on Tenney Avenue with eight attendees. Mrs. Bert Marlowe led the Bible study. Next week's meeting place will be announced later.

Albert Michael Family Moves Household Goods

Mr and Mrs Albert Michael and family relocated their household goods from Lincoln Street to Ellyria detailing the move and new location for their residence.

Albert Michael Lincoln Street Ellyria

Await Orders To Storm Madrid

Spanish Nationalist artillery hit the southern Madrid suburbs as shock troops prepared to storm the city awaiting the order. The Nationalists showed confidence of victory in the Lisbon dispatch dated November 4.

Madrid Lisbon

Birthday anniversary for Tommy Waite marks family gathering

A surprise birthday anniversary for Tommy Waite celebrated his first birthday with games and a social hour. A buffet supper followed at Mrs. Ann Waite’s home, featuring a standout English fruit cake baked by Mrs. Waite, who is in her 89th year, and attendees from Wellington Pittsfield and Oberlin.

Tommy Waite Anna Worcester Charles Davis Lawrence Wellington Delia Kruger Hattie James Pittsfield Herbert Worcester Betty Kretz Elvrra Henry Worcester Oberlin Rita Beard Lyle Loren Beard William Harris Frank Waite Ethel Thomas Waite Ann Waite Tommy

Sunday visitors share supper at Mills home

Mr and Mrs Guy Campbell of Norwalk called at the home of Mr and Mrs A G Mills on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Albert MecDole and daughters Marilyn and Carolyn of Oberlin and Mrs E Earl Davidson of Brighton were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs A G Mills.

Guy Campbell Norwalk A. G. Mills Albert MecDole Marilyn and Carolynn Oberlin E. Earl Davidson Brighton

Village salons hold brief regular meeting

The regular meeting of the village salons was held Tuesday evening and was brief. Routine business and the reading of bills and reports were the essential features.

Rainbow League of the Eastern Stars gathering in Elyria

Mrs. R A Gwin hosted the Rainbow League of the Eastern Stars in Elyria on Monday. Three bridge tables were played with Miss Audrey Squire winning high and Miss June Garford taking second. A luncheon followed as decorations featured green and orange. December meeting set for Miss Bernice Squires in Elyria.

R. A. Gwin Middle Ridge Road Rainbow League of the Eastern Stars Elyria Audrey Squire June Garford Bernice Squires Middle Avenue

Colmery Elected National Commander Of American Legion

Harry W. Colmery of Topeka Kansas has been elected National Commander. A former First Lieutenant in the aviation service, he built a legal career in Topeka and rose through Legion posts after serving in World War I. Born 1890 in Braddock Pennsylvania, he studied at Oberlin and the University of Pittsburgh, married Minerva Hiscrodt in 1919, and has three children.

American Legion Harry W. Colmery Topeka Kansas Braddock Penn Union Railroad Oberlin College University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania United States Army Air Service Kelly Field Texas Carruthers Field Forth Worth Legion Mr. Colmery Duchesne Utah Minerva Hiscrodt Sarah Elizabeth Harry W., Jr Mary Caroline

Pittsfield Birthday Bash Surprises Ann Waite’s Family

Mrs. Ann Waite hosted a birthday gathering Monday evening for her children in Pittsfield. The event featured a warm family reception and a festive mood as relatives joined in the celebration.

Pittsfield Ann Waite

Birthday Celebration for Mrs. H Clarence Stevens at Wellington

Mrs. Walter West hosted a Thursday gathering in Wellington for her sister Mrs. H Clarence Stevens birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mrs. Stevens mother Mrs A M Sherburne and friends Mrs Nedd Gott and Mrs LeRoy Lounsbrough of Pittsfield, plus the hostess and her daughter Nancy Lois.

Walter West Wellington H. Clarence Stevens Stevens A. M. Sherburne Nedd Gott LeRoy Lounsbrough Pittsfield West Nancy Lois

Mrs Crosier and daughter return from Michigan visit

Mrs Harry Crosier and her daughter Miss Lucy Crosier return from a week in Michigan visiting relatives in Dundee and Charlotte. Mr Wallace Bear hosts a family dinner in honor of son Robert Bear home from Ohio State University for the first time since starting school duties. Covers were paid for.

Harry Crosier Lucy Crosier Michigan Merryfield Dundee Mich Ada Crosier Charlotte Wallace Bear Robert Bear Ohio State University

Family Guests Dine and Return Home After Visit

Mrs A M Sherburne and family gather with Charles Avery Robert Bear Grace Dale and the Bear couple and their children Betty Jane and Jack at a fall colored table. Robert returned to Columbus on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs H Clarence Stevens hosted their mother Mrs A M Sherburne with dinner guests Dr W A Sherburne and Mrs Ella West on Sunday.

A. M. Sherburne Charles Avery Robert Bear Grace Dale Wallace Bear Betty Jane Jack Robert Columbus H. Clarence Stevens W. A. Sherburne Ella West

Ladies' Society Meeting At Community Church

The Ladies' Society of the Community church plans a Thursday afternoon gathering on November 3 at Mrs. Wallace Bear's home. Several local residents are noted as visiting relatives this weekend, including Mrs. F C Wese in Milan and Mr and Mrs C A Jordan in Oberlin.

Ladies’ Society of the Community Church Wallace Bear F. C. Wese Neil Jones Roger Milan Harry Crosier Lacey Will Smith Elyria C. A. Jordan Elizabeth Gertrude Ruth

Century-old cemetery found after cattle truck overturns

In Marion Ohio a cattle truck overturn triggers a chase as an unruly calf escapes, leading pursuers to a forgotten family cemetery believed to be about a century old. The incident uncovers long-hidden graves and prompts historical interest from locals.

Marion

Tombstones Found in Thicket Mark Cook Family Burial Plot

In a thicket investigators uncovered four tombstones marking burial spots of Cook family members. The discovery sheds light on the family’s past and invites archival digging for names and dates connected to the site.

Cook

Automatic gauging stations set for Muskin Zum watershed

Hydraulic engineers will soon determine exact stream levels in Coshocton County as two automatic gauging stations for the Muskin Zum watershed conservancy district near completion. The concrete stations use floats to record the stream level and a cylindrical graph moved by clockwork to chart readings.

Coshocton Coshocton County Muskin- Zum Watershed Conservancy District

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