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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1938
Page
9
Increased use of local parcel post service in Elyria and surrounding areas is noted by Postmaster C J Sartur as a probable result of post offices' efforts during National Parcel Post Month this month.
Elyria post office pushes its local parcel post rate and a happiness package drive as part of Parcel Post Month. Rural route patrons receive letters showing rates for parcels up to 70 pounds and firms plan to use the service for rural deliveries. Ada Folson of Winthrop originated the happiness package idea, tying it to national celebrations and urging country residents to mail more gifts and foods to towns.
Avon Lake brief reports Mrs William McIntosh is much improved at St John’s Hospital in Cleveland following a period of illness. Local family notes steady progress and gratitude for care.
At 1 30 A M Avon Lake firefighters aided by five men and equipment from our village battled a blaze on Orchard street in Avon Lake as part of a new mutual aid set up. By 9 A M they returned to extinguish a chimney fire at the Lohr home on Center road causing slight damage per Fire Chief Kekic.
Auxiliary members met to plan Christmas stockings and mittens for baskets. Leaders chosen to visit Elyria. An auxiliary party is planned at Chateau on December 10 at 8 PM. Proceeds from a charity ball December 17 at the Chateau and a quilt donated for disposal. Scrapbooks begun for Christmas distribution at the Menta Home.
Mr Ava and Mrs Shwin Schaefer formerly Mary Touse Mitchell have returned home from their wedding trip in northern Michigan and will reside at 2150 Lake Road.
A Thursday meeting organized a recreational mens club at the school. A December 1 committee including Clayton Maus Carl Horn William Pyon due Deasy and Joe Cajka was appointed to draft by laws. The club plans competitive games and will admit any village man. Council adjourned to December 12 for sewer line test. other note: Barnes United Food Store to host a free circulating library in two weeks, built by the Manual Arts class.
Emma Acker and Clara Ackerman hosted a birthday gathering Thursday night with Inza Letterly Donna Jean Mertz Florence Herman Vera Penson Marian Mertz Kathryn Kaczay Loretta Lewis Catherine Croskey Wilma Pappenbrook Iris Petit Alma O Connner Clara Ackerman as guests. Bunco games awarded Florence Herman first prize and Wilma Pappenbrook booby prize. Decorations featured orange and brown with a miniature turkey cake. Additional notes mention visits by W E Taft to Lawrence Collier and other local social happenings.
Seagoing cab crane at the Brooklyn navy yard lifts a taxicab with driver Andrew Rose and passenger Bruce Albertson as the cab topples into the water. Albertson smashes the cab roof and Rose exits by pushing the wheel. two sailors haul them from the water after Jocttson aids Rose to the pier. Acme Photo.
A list of attendees including Wagnen, Van Wagnen, Dreger, Rea, Harnish, Keller, Copas, McIntire, Hollis, Weller, Morris, Johnson, Downs, Mohler, Tran, Hurlbut, Seeley, Muir, Heckel and Wilhelmy attended a birthday gathering for Mrs Beese. Decorated cards and greetings were exchanged and decorated birthday cakes and tea were served as refreshments.
Chatham leaders and families hosted and visited many neighbors this weekend. Atlee Yoder and two daughters called on Miss Allys Mae Sterling in Holland while Lee Walkden and family joined a Clyde home gathering. The Martin Fish house welcomed Alva and Paul Rigby of Titusville and others from Cleveland Olmsted Falls and Grafton for Sunday meals. Nearby, LaVerne Hawke visited the Walkden home. the Harris family moved to Chippewa Lake. R. M. Jameyson hosted Roy and Mary Gaul from Wadsworth. Frank Ullrich of Erhart stopped by. A large shower honored Mr and Mrs Sidney Auble at Archie Packard’s home.
Assurance of protection for exhibits at the Hobby Show sponsored by the Elyria Exchange Club was given by the Hobby Show committee at a noon luncheon. Five men with police authority will guard displays, and a special insurance policy for fire theft and larceny will cover the valuables. The committee led by Hugh Greer Mary Byers and Rev Will J Foster cited the value of the items and noted the Y M C A venue for December 1 2 and 3 with Elyria Camera Club joining the entries.
Sergeant Sandy Gardner, 70, believed to be the oldest soldier, retires from Fort Huachuca after a 42 year career since enlisting in the 25th U. S. Negro Infantry. He served 30 years as a noncommissioned officer.
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