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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1929
Page
3
The YWCA in Elyria outlines its benefits tied to the Community Chest drive, emphasizing protection and friendship for girls, shelter for those without friends, help finding homes and jobs, affordable rooms, and a wholesome environment. It notes health programs including gymnasium classes, dancing, tennis, and swimming.
The article details a girls club program through YWCA activities including summer camp, outdoor sports, education classes, and world fellowship with international partners. It lists membership reach, such as 2803 general attendees, 9487 cultural meetings, 4389 business meetings, 50723 health classes, and 9898 Girl Reserve participants, plus care for 87 transients and 87 residents in Cour residence. It notes needs for a new building with dormitories, classrooms, club rooms, an auditorium, and gym. There's a brief mention of Italian naval engineers testing escape devices for submarine rescues.
Column by Lulu Hunt Peters warns against thyroid containing reducing tablets advertised as fat reducers. It cites risks including thyroid stimulation, heart and nervous issues, diarrhea, and possible death. Advises consulting a physician and gradual lifestyle changes.
The Elyria Americanization Council reports its work under the Community Chest as the Americanization Association of the Settlement House. It aids foreign born and foreign speaking residents to become adjusted to American life by teaching English, assisting with papers, and offering a welcoming center for guidance. It also runs clubs and classes for children to instill American viewpoints and character. The Bettilment serves as the bridge between foreign and American people, aiming to make good American citizens. Enrollment shows Infants' Department 81 and Juvenile Department 85.
Summary of 1928 department totals including attendance 47386, traveler aid 48 cases, first aid 218, naturalizations 70, citizenship papers 73, English classes 471, and social events 4812. Local social notes record numerous visitors from Elyria and nearby towns, church services closing, and frequent gatherings at the Schultz and Obutt households with multiple residents noted as guests.
Earl Durkee and Mr and Mrs Nelson Hitchcock spent Saturday afternoon. Henry Rising visited Cleveland last Thursday. Mrs Ed Durkee traveled Tuesday to Friday visiting friends in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Earl Durkee stayed at the Durkee home during her absence. Mrs E A Kelley visited Elyria on Friday. Mr and Mrs Harold Wilford of Elyria spent Sunday with Ed and Mrs Durkee. Mr and Mrs Clarence Mole of Orlando Florida announced the marriage of their daughter Thelma Wilhelmina to Rev Gao. Edward Roffe in Hong Kong on November 8 1929. Mr and Mrs W N Hitch...
Visitors in Cleveland include Mr and Mrs Melson Hurhoe and daughter Jane and Mr Ed Brenner and son Billy with other guests. Berea residents Mrs Cecil Brooks and Mr Clara Howard visited Mrs H W Hutchinson. At a Grafton grange meeting the following officers were named for the coming year: Master.
A list of officers and attendees including Chas Bex Overseerer Gayberry Steward Markey Lecturer Sarah Barshe Chaplain Mra Jake Mysraz Retary Mrs Ed Whitlock Treasurer Wm Whitney Lady ward Mrs Guy Durkee and others. The third and fourth degrees will be conferred on candidates at the meeting on Thursday evening Nov. 21.
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