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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
8
The Elyria register notes the old rule that full age must be shown when registering to vote, with women urged to comply. Officials report little resistance from female voters, and caution against vanity or evasion that could expose age. The piece argues that clear compliance saves time and avoids embarrassment at election booths.
Knights of Columbus lodge meets next Monday in K of C hall with Frank Ikmerich as grand knight and Christy Colgan deputy grand knight. Other officers named include J F Emerich secretary, James Walsh secretary, J B Seward treasurer, John McHale warden, GR Walsh chancellor, Wm Malone battle guard, and E Valerius outside guard.
Mrs. W. EB. Brooks spoke on Americanization urging retention of traditions for new Americans and noting law enforcement as immigrants face legal accountability. Mr. J. F. Burke addressed suffrage urging women to register and participate, stressing patriotism and intelligence. Meeting moved to High School due to Franklin boiler repairs. attendance was lighter.
Elyria girls and women who enjoy swimming or wish to learn next summer can continue this winter. The Y M C A pool will be open under Y W C A auspices each Saturday morning nine to ten for all grade and high school girls and Saturday evening eight to nine for all girls and women over high school. Registration before Saturday and further details via phone 2158. W C McClellan will teach swimming classes.
Young Alaster William Burner, son of Rev and Mrs W L Burner of East Avenue, observed his fifth birthday yesterday with a small gathering. Family and friends joined in marking the occasion and assisting in the celebration of this important milestone.
A lively Sunday gathering ended at five with guests including Mrs. T J Storer Mrs D A Baird Mrs George Ingersoll and several teachers and helpers. Music games and refreshments complemented the event as memories lingered of the joyous session with tots and young attendees named in attendance.
Elyria community notes report Louis Symons recently from National Tube Company takes the steward role at Elyria Country Club replacing Mr Izor who departed for Cleveland. Luncheons and dinners for multiple parties are listed with families, prominent locals, and guests from Westwood Club Cleveland. a birthday gathering at Albers Villa near Ridgeville highlights relatives, with dancing and singing afterward.
The Emergency club members met after a work session at Mrs. J. H. Symons home on Fifth Street. They enjoyed a sumptuous six o'clock dinner for twelve guests and completed two layette sets for emergency maternity cases.
A mother struck by illness or misfortune faces sudden hardship, leaving her and family unprepared for daily needs and future care. Local aid groups consider steps to support her in the wake of mounting health challenges.
The Ladies of Division A of the Second Congregational church held a full day meeting in the church parlors with a luncheon at noon and afternoon work. Officers will be elected at the November 4 gathering hosted by Mrs. C. L. Renouard. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Stevens return from abroad and will stay with Mrs. Stevens’s parents. Several locals are noted in events, travels, and addresses, including a trip to Detroit and a speaking stop by Rosa Moriarty of Columbus in Elyria.
The honor guest will be welcomed at a Lorain banquet with thirty covers in Lorain. The address for the event starts at eight o clock in the city park. Mrs Arthur Hill of East Broad Street City is noted as the over Su 3 of Mrs Boyd's parents. Mr and Mrs John C Davis return from a visit to Columbus. League of Nations meeting urged for Wooster block this evening, Friday Oct 8, by Chairman Homer Fawcett.
The Robinson and Hancock Co offers ladies pure wool slip over sweaters in plain white maroon navy oxford and seal brown and in combinations of these colors priced at 10 12 and 15 dollars.
Dr and Mrs C H Cushing of Fifth street returned home after a visit in Chicago where the former attended an important medical clinic. The district meeting of the Ladies auxiliary to the Knights of Sir John postponed from Sunday October 10 to a later date.
Funeral services for Harry Griffith, 0, were held Thursday afternoon from the home in Wellington for a lifelong Wellington resident who died of heart disease at St Tozept hospital Lorain.
F. R. Nichols will set up his O Dell Razor Blade Sharpener at Bowers Drug Store on October 10. One razor will be sharpened for free on trial.
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