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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1931

Page

2

Sheffield Township's 1824 Organization and Early Settlement

Sheffield Township was organized in 1824 following Lorain County formation, with officers chosen in July and early settlers tracing back to 1812. Notable figures include Day, Burrell, Dimmick, and Hart, while early arrivals from Massachusetts and Connecticut began farming, church formation, and schooling. Centennial events in 1915 highlighted exploration by Day, Burrell, and others, with later growth bringing rail lines and modern amenities to the village.

Sheffield Wallace Eld Huron County Cuyahoga County Notso Dover Township Avon Black River Fant Troy Isa Lorain County Black Yer Elytia Us Enoch Perking Perbons John Day Isaac Burrell A. R. Dimmick Trustens Nathan Stevens Milton Garfield Jabez Burrell Troy Day Burell Jabez Burnell Mass Bukelly Smith Captain Smith Douglas Massachusetts Sackett's Harbor Freeman Richmond Joseph Townsend Townsend Henry Root Alan Hyde Dr. Hyde Lee Berkshire County Berkshire Missionary Association Dover Ridgeville William Willams Connecticut Missionary Society Hyde Congregational Church Mary Burrell Julia Sarah Martha Smith Douglas Smith Henry Foot Preston Pond William Day Willam Smith Samuel Fitch Daniel Perry Keene New Hampshire Mary Ann Austin Samuel Munson Phila Tyler Ebenzer Winton Oberlin College Robbins Burrell Richmond Baker L T Parks Lewis Woodruff California William Mal Lory Henry Garfield Wilbur Cahoon Ohio C. L. and W Cleveland Lake Shore Elyria Lorain

Funeral for Robert Lawson Held at Knollwood Cemetery

Sheffield attendees included Mr and Mrs H C Chambers and several relatives. Pallbearers listed as FB L Herbert Frank H Chambers Walter Linehouse and Herman Schroeder. The service occurred Monday afternoon in Hast Cleveland. burial at Knollwood cemetery. Plus brief notes on local social visits and Brookside High tap dancing lessons.

Mrs. Lawson East Euclid Cleveland Abbo Guilt Roads Elyria High School Elyria Township School Lee Johnson P. Chambers Gulf Road P. T. A Gulf Road Parent Teachers’ Association Brookside Brownhelm Brownhelm High Sheffield Lake Volunteer Firemen Cleveland Beach Sheffield H. C. Chambers Frank and George Harbert Chambers H . Chambers Percy Chambers Willard Taft Archie Haynes Malcolm Beese Frankie Beese John Mortis Robert Lawson FB. L Herbert Frank H. F. Chambers Walter Linehouse Herman Schroeder Knollwood Cemetery South Eudh Guites Doty Amherst Lester Youtzy Jeanette Rice St Joseph’s Hospital Lorain Nich Ricc Lev Brookside High School Lois Ray Perkins Dover E L Bailey H C Chamber

New London Rotarians Enjoy Musical Treat

At the New London Rotary dinner seventeen members and five visitors attended. President A W Fitch led a short business session amid gas debate with Citizens Committee reps reporting progress and hopes for a quick finish. Mrs Christine Giles Bingham sang solo numbers to acclaim.

New London Greenwich Christine Giles Bingham

Rotary Club Luncheon Hints at Concert Tour Plans

Mrs. Bingham announced plans to tour local Rotary clubs soon and present a concert at their meetings. Mrs. Orvalette Pond Gilbert will accompany her as pianist, with Mrs. Gilbert noted for Chautauqua stage appearances. Guests included Mrs. Harriet Lawton of Norwalk and Frank Gilbert, among others.

Orvalette Pond Gilbert Bingham Gilbert Harriett Lawton Norwalk Frank Gilbert

Social Weekend Guests and Travel Notes

The report lists residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bussard hosting friends on Saturday night and Sunday, Mrs. Marian Stone visiting Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Y Hellache visiting relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Pelow of Port Clinton with Mrs. Pelow returning to New London. It also mentions Paul Verlaine, noting his role in modern French poetry and a quoted remark about a personal stance on poetry.

Sons Plymouth W. W. Bussard Marian Stone Cleveland Y. ©. Hellache Charles Pelow Port Clinton Pe‘low New London

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