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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1920
Page
2
The piece contemplates how daily sorrows and historic losses shape lives from youth to old age. It contrasts a football defeat with enduring personal tragedies. It notes parents endure quiet heartbreak as children leave home and life moves toward a serene, grateful later chapter.
November 17 events include a Methodist lecture course featuring the DeMle male quartet and a boys banquet at the YMCA. Also listed are Blue Moon dancing party kickoff ball on November 24 and a Masonic dancing club party on November 10.
The Pour O'clock club holds its annual guest day Friday afternoon at Mrs Argelyn Webster’s Washington avenue home. Prof Miskovsky of Oberlin College, a Bohemian by birth, will lecture on Bohemia, promising authoritative insights.
A marriage of interest to many friends was solemnized in Sandusky last week on Wednesday. Miss Virgina Wales, from Elyria, became the bride of Harold A Stoddard, with Rev W E Steller of the Sandusky Methodist church officiating. A pleasant birthday anniversary gathering followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Gott of Adel, marking Mr Gott's sixty five years.
Mrs Inez Cathar hosted the Culture Club meeting with reflections on Confucius and papers on mistakes, followed by parliamentary lesson. A Harvest Gathering and Tea at the Old Ladies Home Friday included donations drive to support residents. Mrs Fulmer hosts Research Clan Thursday with papers by Mrs Guthrie and Mrs Copas and current events.
A mother recounts how her son in Ohio near Ballefountaine recovered from severe illness after Drago medicine. She states the drug aided digestion and strengthened his stomach, allowing solid food after two months and a full recovery. The tale credits Ebert's Drug Store with supplying the medicine.
Chaplain Funnell of Norwalk led a Sunday memorial at Camp Sheridan and Norwalk church marking the Armistice anniversary. He recalled the Argonne front, praised American doughboys, and noted financiers hastened peace as delegates sang and paid tribute to fallen soldiers. The Oberlin College Glee Club performed, bells rang, and the service closed with taps and the Star Spangled Banner.
The Methodist young people host an Indoor Campfire Social this Tuesday at 7:30 pm. The event features games with a live group of youths, ukulele accompaniment, other entertainment, and a potluck style “eata” to close. All Elyria residents feeling young are invited to attend.
Special meetings at the Waited Presbyterian church closed with vigorous services on Sabbath. Morning subject The necessity of Forgiveness and in the evening Putting Off Robe were timely and well handled. A Sabbath sermon for men illustrated by charts was of high order. The choir sang The Lord is my helper, and the mission quartet Mr Vickars performed.
Cuban beauty guest at capital whistled to his pleasing war at all those services the thanks of the congregation are heartily extended to all we helped make the meeting. Special mention should be made of Miss Lane who ordered file 60 in on Tuesday evening. The banquet will be held Wednesday in honor of the members of the Women’s Bene gers desecration of 1) Mactabees or Wermasdas ey sniaic of this week and Water hall the banquet to be the outcome of the men’s membership contest recently completed Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Frank Lautner. The section star Tl Phe O’rlock the assisting hostess bein. Miss Adon.
Mro and Mrs C F Repp of John town Pa visit Mr and Mrs George Braceyger Lorain Blvd. Circle number fine Ladies Aid Secrets of the Methodist Church meets at Mrs G H Terrell 433 Princeton Ave Thursday at 2 20 pm. Mrs Mell Pier and daughter hosted Mra Clara Dedricksa of Lorah for theatre party to Sousa’s Band. Mrs J M Scott returns to Sugar Grove after visiting Elyria guests of Mr and Mrs FPM Scott Fourteenth St. Mrs Fred Allen of Lakewood visits Mrs J F Allen Third St. LaPorte Ladies Aid to be entertained Thursday at Mrs Hardy Stop 8 Crafton line with Mrs Helne and Shilts assisting. Circle nine Methodist Church to divide a regular session this week.
Mrs. O. H. Garrell of 938 Princeton Avenue will entertain members of Circle Number Five at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon during the session of the local parish group.
More than a thousand physicians gather in Louisville for the four day southern medical association session. Governor Edwin B. Morrow delivers a welcome address, followed by multiple speakers on the program. Notable participants include President Dr E H Carey of Dallas and Dr Hugh Cumming, surgeon general of the United States Public Health Service.
An attempted safe cracking at Lorain failed as burglars fled at the sight of the guard. A set of tools was left behind, and police found no further clues on the scene.
Harry Hinksoe has taken out a building permit for a two unit apartment at 110 Middle Avenue. The project is described as a 60s era building with work to begin soon and the total cost pegs higher than last month’s estimate.
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