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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1937
Page
11
New York columnist 0 C McIntyre muses on weekend culture and time norms from London to New York and notes writers Adela Rogers St Johns Dorothy Parker and a household dog.
A reflective piece contrasts flashy urban cafes with reserved, traditional dining rooms famed for dark timber, steady service, and refined steaks. It praises Will Rice’s quiet, observant column writing from a rural Ozarks crossroads, noting its appeal to readers of local papers.
The piece notes editors draw strong work from bleak settings such as Arkansas swamps, Ozarks, and remote counties. It cites Opie Read, Harold Bell Wright, Whittier, and Edith Wharton as authors whose best novels emerged from bleak landscapes.
A personal magazine fragment recalls writing by a simple setup under dusky cowling hills in old Mexico. The narrator describes a makeshift workspace with a soap box desk and a jumbled chair while a shy deer stands tethered outside, setting a quiet, reflective mood.
Mary Furdh age 20 and her sister Bessie 15 were arrested in El Paso Texas as companions of Harry Dwyer and Elenry Lorenz after an attempted train robbery on a Southern Pacific line in New Mexico. They denied any knowledge of the robbery plans.
Harry Dwyer and Henry Lorenz faced trouble on a Severn Pacific train while visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Bruce on Indian Hollow Road. Mrs Sylvia Bruce remains bedbound after eight weeks. Thanksgiving gatherings included Frank Moran and family with Difford Smith, E H West, Rose Kolb, Jennie Van Hosen, George Stewart, G R Goodvrear, Edwin Schoenherr and family, Joan Schoenherr, Edna Goodyear, Howard Goodsear and daughters Mae and Alma.
A vivid fragment describes a clear pool of water with a rocky bottom nineteen feet deep. Brightly colored fish are seen darting in the clear water, reflecting a detailed observational moment from a syndicate publication.
Carlisle residents invited sisters for a Tuesday evening social hosted by Miss Caroling Hurtout. The event featured a hostess MasoH Mitay Hutintu and a salad dessert course with pink and mit elements, ending with a birthday cake lit by candles.
Mrs E Yoo entertained at three bridge tables at her home on South Saidale Avenue Tuesday evening. A light salad course was served by the hostess at small tables with pastel shaded linen and bowls of chrysanthemums. Mrs Wilson Synder will be hostess in two weeks at her Lorain home.
The Last Carlisle Womans Club postpones December gatherings with the next meeting set for January 13. Secretary Mrs John Rose notes the Carlisle group and West Ridge ladies will meet at Mrs Howard Miller’s East Avenue home at 10 am, share a noon tureen dinner, then an afternoon session with speaker Miss Eckert the new County Extension Agent on Personal Appearance.
Mr. and Mrs H. J. Morgan entertained at a Thanksgiving family dinner with Dr. and Mrs D Barber and Ione Don and Dale of Grafton, Dr Barber’s parents Mr. and Mrs. R Barber, Elysia, and Mr. and Mrs. Max Morgan of Baton. Harold Bruce and son Hal from Grafton Road joined the gathering.
Mr and Mrs F E Yoo and family visited Ms Yoo’s sister in law Mrs iyert Schroeder on Telegraph Road. Albert Frden and children of Laange Road dined with Wee Fodunes parents. Lawrence Hadaway and Mrs Hadaway of Cleveland visited their son and daughter in law. Mrs Jennie Alexander attended funeral services for Mrs George Wilford. Emil Johnson of Lorain called on Jennie Alexander in LaPorte. T R Cookston and Mrs Troessel had Thanksgiving dinner with Raron Troessel family on Water Street Elyria.
Mr and Mrs N L Kirk of Chestnut Ridge hosted house guests including Mrs Elizabeth Kirk of Wil lroughhby and Mrs Walter Nevins of Divina. Mrs Elizabeth Stokes and Howard Stokes joined Mr and Mrs B Chapman for dinner with Mrs Chapman's mother. George Boorn and daughters Barbara and Physicis Jean, with Mrs Frances Henry, celebrated Thanksgiving with the Boorn family. Ralph Reed, C T Shepard and daughter Jean and son Donald visited Mrs Shepard's sister and brother in law S V Pryce on Seventh Street Elyria. Ford Bachtel and daughter Mary Ann drove to Kent for Thanksgiving with Carl Machtel.
C W Basom and family hosted relatives from Homerville while Mr and Mrs Lester Packard and daughter of Olivesburg visited Ernest Packard's home. Mr and Mrs Lee Walkden and family called in the WR Hawke and Geo Walkden homes.
Chatham residents gathered for Thanksgiving at various homes. Attendees included RK Grim Ernest Grim and Harry Grim with the Grim family at Charles Grimm's home, Mr and Mrs Ward Carr and family from Lodi, Marle Main and family from Akron, Frank Grove and family from Akron, Mr and Mrs Bert Derby from Polk at L C Carr’s home, Mr and Mrs Otis Carlton and family from Homer, and Cort and others.
Ned returns to aid the doomed Nirvana amid a tropical hurricane as a stubborn tug faces fifty foot waves. Joan's faith sustains the crew and passengers while the rescue appears possible only through unseen divine aid and Ned's impossible plan.
Blake Carlton and families of Brunsa ich at the W. C. Carlton home. Homer Bricker and families of Medina and Luke and Ada Battle of York were entertained at the same home. Win Eaken and family and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Young from Obhin State visited the C. Young residence. Stanley Longs and children stayed at the Wm. Smith home in Cleveland. W and O. B. Kindig, Mrs. Millie Elliott, and Hubert Will and family dined at the O. K. Lehman home in Youngs Corners Mio. Harold Peterson and children visited the Karl Bricker home. Isaac Kent with son Leo and family visited Akron. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reich and daughter from Rocks River stayed at the Earl Cinémith home. Lester Packard and daughter from Olivesburg stayed with Ernest Packard. Mrs. Gertrude Woods and family at Sidney Beach home. Edis and Ethel Lyons at Nora Robinette in Wooster. Mr and Mrs Slulo Uunoul at J. S. Yost in Litchfield. George Woods and Mrs. Woods from Litchfield at the George Allis home. Allis sisters were present. Family at W. R. Hawke home in North Eaton. Albert Broad sword and Miss Janet Dague at Clyde Dague home in Medina.
Residents gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Herrick for a social night. Pinochle provided entertainment with high scores shared by Mrs. Lee Hite and Carl Buell. Consolations went to Mrs. Harvey Blough and Lee Hite as refreshments followed the game.
Mr and Mrs Carl Buell entertained at dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Reamer Evelyn and Adeline Reamer Edward and Leonard Reamer and Gary Wise Cleve land. Another Thanksgiving event hosted by Mr and Mrs George Devereaux with Miss Doris Nevereaux from Bowling Green and Mr and Mrs Harvey.
Numerous families from Elyria Cleveland Wellington and surrounding towns hosted Thanksgiving Day meals and holiday visits. Names include Devereaux Preston Bullis Keyes Shaw Housman Crawford Cof fin Morhman Devereaux Sellars Dever ear Sooy Blough Gregg Stirzaker Myers and others visiting relatives in Elyria Pittsfield Creston Homerville and Brookhaven area.
Spencer Mrs. Orrion Thompson traveled to Wellington Monday to see her mother Mrs. Ida Naylor who recently injured her shoulder in a fall at home. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. White and Mr. and Mrs. Dale White with their daughter spent Thanksgiving day with the Hoffmeyers. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Gallaten and references continue.
A series of social visits are noted across Wellington River Corners and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs N Ro Lamp and family spent Sunday with Mary Gallatin. Mr and Mrs David Wardel visited Homerville. Elmer Owens and Barge families hosted guests from Cleveland. Claud Gannett hosted Blake Thompson Nancy Jane and Louis Breckner. Rev and Mrs J Koontz plan Thanksgiving in Ashland. Mrs Ebner from Cleveland visits. John Reed and Merlin Parent families stayed from Thursday to Sunday. Miss Jottatine of Litchfield plans winter with Mrs Maunuda Naylor.
Kipton Grange held its regular meeting Tuesday in the town hall followed by a supper for about forty attendees. The event honored Mr and Mrs Ostrerman and family as they prepare to move to Lakeswood where they have purchased a home.
Berlin Heights basketball teams hosted Camden Varsity and Reserve on Tuesday evening. The Varsity edged Camden 29 to 21 while the Reserve fell 13 to 29 on their home court.
The Camden PTA has moved the annual oyster supper to December 14, changing the previous date. Proceeds will support local school programs and activities.
Dinner guests on Tuesday evening included Mrs P E Harding hosting Mrs and Mrs BE Litzenberg of Amherst and others. Thanksgiving day guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Huene of Gratton included Miss Mable Bronson of Dayton and Miss Effie Cannan of Cleveland. Mrs Harold Geist and baby returned home after pneumonia illness at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Perkins. Jessie Mellor visited relatives, and Miss Mellor spent days with her parents V Mellor in Killbuck.
Beset by dire poverty, Ethiopian nobles who sought asylum in Jerusalem in May 1936 with Emperor Haileselassie plan to follow him to England. The group includes wives and children of Ethiopian princes and widows of fallen rasas. They face financial straits, as the emperor’s family is compelled to sell personal belongings in London.
Mexico celebrated eighty public holidays in the past year, reflecting a broad calendar of official observances. Public institutions and schools aligned schedules to honor cultural and national events across the country.
Amherst Ohio November 27 the annual Red Cross roll call will get under way in Amherst next Monday Mrs Robert Hubbard will act as chairman assisted by Mrs Emery Sonderfeld The drive runs from Monday to Friday aiming to top last year's membership list Officers of the local chapter include Dr A H Smith vice president Mrs Harold Moore secretary Mrs Walter Miller treasurer Mrs Joe A Wesbecher South Amherst
The annual Christmas seals sale begins in Amherst on Friday with local residents receiving mailings. Sponsored by the Tuberculosis and Health Society, the proceeds fund the fight against tuberculosis. George Franks serves as chairman and treasurer of the local committee. DrooA Ho Smith represents the committee.
Carl Robart, superintendent of Birmingham schools and a former missionary to China, will preach at Sunday morning worship at the First Evangelical Church. The Mission Band and Title Heralds present the annual bank offering program at 7:30 p.m.
The hospital auxiliary will hold a special meeting at the gas office at 7:30 Monday evening. A dinner will be served after the meeting and all members are urged to attend.
Amherst residents will hear a sacred concert Sunday evening at the Congregational church performed by the Oberlin College Men’s Chorus. Sponsored by the Adult Young People, with J. T. Wickler directing the ensemble.
The Truth Seekers class of the First Evangelical church met Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Baxter. A social hour followed the business meeting with various games and contests as diversions. Refreshments were served.
The 80th anniversary celebration includes a special Sunday morning service at St Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church. The event honors all deceased church members with special music as a featured element.
Miss Lois Stiwald resumes duties in Columbus after holiday at her Church street home. Mr and Mrs C J Ehrman of Cleveland avenue celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday with an open house from 7 30 to 9 p m.
Jane Herbert Goward outlines suitable toys by age from under one year to five years. For infants include rubber water toys and soft animals. toddlers prefer push and pull toys, blocks, and picture books. three year olds enjoy broom play and a child’s scooter, drums, and blackboard. Ages three to five favor wheeled toys, wagons, building sets with large crayons and nails, steam shovels, dollhouses, and domestic play while older preschoolers may handle roller skates, trapeze, rope, pedal cars, costumes, and toy airplanes.
Federal Labor Conciliator John Connor sought to bring union and company reps together to settle the Greyhound bus strike affecting eight lines in 16 states. He described conditions as hopeful with no hard feelings. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen seeks higher wages and a closed shop, causing service suspensions and curtailments amid scattered violence reports in Maryland and Massachusetts.
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