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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1934
Page
11
A historical weekly feature by Clare Kinnaied outlines a day by day recap of events twenty years after the World War, dated Tuesday October 9, 1934. The card notes the feast of Saint Denis, celestial markers, and political context of the era.
Events recalled include the Warship Wasp vanishing after engagement with a Swedish bark during a 1814 cruise, Ludite era struggles spanning 50 years, Alaska’s 1867 purchase from Russia for 7.5 million, the 1888 Washington Monument opening, a missing Rome marble from Pope Pius IX, and Chicago packinghouse workers’ 1886 strike for a 10 hour day.
A 1914 retrospective notes Antwerp’s fall after Belgian forces retreat along the Scheldt. It credits air power for blunting German gains and shaping a new trench war, while foreseeing British homefront air raid preparations as Zeppelins loom, and cites Napoleon’s imagery of “the pistol pointed at the heart of England.”
In Leicestershire on October 9 1779 Ned Ladd crashed into a house, smashing two frames used in stocking manufacture. The incident disrupted local textile work and prompted concern among nearby workers and residents.
Aimee Semple McPherson born 1890 evangelist W S Schley born 1839 Spanish American War admiral Strickland Gillilan born 1869 poet and humorist author of On Again Off Again Finnegan Walter Tittle born 1883 etcher Gustav Lilienthal born 1849 aviation pioneer who built flying machines before the Wrights.
A quirky collection notes misattributions and historical curiosities. It mentions Mont Blanc’s location France, asserts debts imprisonment abolition, quotes Marie Antoinette, claims Sally Rand’s first fan dance, cites Daguerre’s photography, and invites readers to send corrections to Clark Kinnaird of the paper.
Local Wellington readers are urged to phone CORA M. SHEPARD at 235 Barker Street for delivery service issues or missed copies. For delivery complaints or updates contact Junior Grissinger at 229 Courtland, phone 156-R.
Surveying has started for repaving Route 18 on Herrick avenue from the west limits to the public library. Herrick avenue now measures 28 feet and will be widened to 34 feet with excess width from the south side, then trimmed to 30 feet with the balance kept by the village. The 34 foot pavement ends at Depot street. Concrete will be used, engineer Tom Laundon says.
The 1935 Wellington Kiwanis Board re elected J Howard Page as secretary a post he has held since 1929 James C Mac Dermott presided as president elect and Page also serves as Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis Seventh Division elected in 1933 The club plans a theatre party October 11 at LoNet Theatre with a post show buffet supper for members and families if membership surpasses the previous high of 62.
At 9 13 in the Herrick Auditorium M. A. Rady and a committee will have charge of the proceedings.
Fire Chief Lynn Coates issued a statement urging precaution to prevent fires as National Fire Prevention Week runs from October 13. The call emphasizes awareness and safety measures for residents and businesses nationwide.
Under the Ohio State Survey Committee, Mrs. Charles Baum is named chairman to determine the number of infantile paralysis cases in Wellington Huntington Rochester Penfield and the southern parts of Pittsfield and Camden. Superintendents of the schools and physicians will assist in the survey.
Postmaster Ray S Coates announced a broad educational drive to insure the success of a $7500 bond issue for a proposed municipal swimming pool. Coates chairs the general committee. The measure will be voted on at the November 6 election. If approved, bond funds will cover pool materials and labor will be provided by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration through the project.
The Wellington High School senior and junior Girl Reserves organized last Thursday and elected officers for the coming year. Senior officers include Jeannette Gris singer president Nancy West vice president Elizabeth Wright secretary Margaret Vargo treasurer Eleanor Dague social chairman Marjory Young program chairman and Frances Manning service chairman. Junior officers name Doris Dangler president Eileen Lawson vice president Eileen Ferrell secretary Virginia Clodwick treasurer Edna Jones membership chairman LaVonne Kepler social chairman Elfie Olsen service
idant Mrs. William Bennett chaired the first meeting of the year at 402 Herrick avenue East. Members discussed preserving funds for the choir budget and will receive year programs in two weeks. Mrs H RK Daugherty and Mrs John Stacey assisted with refreshments.
Promotion Sunday observed in the M E Sunday school with an annual treat for promoted third graders into the fourth grade. Bibles were furnished to Richard Buswell, Leon Clark, Wallace Gallatin, Kenneth Gower, Leslie Hardy, Harold Linder, Robert Mills, Robert Voxthemer, Charles Richard Shepard, Charles Willard Jr., Tommy Chapman, Ola May Eastin, Lulu May Farrar, Betty Hardman, Irenda Page, Gene Whiteside, Ruth Dunford, and Irma Sheldon. Boys to L A Baumegarder and girls to Mrs J C Turner. Fred Sponseller sang If Come to the Garden, with a short program and a talk by Rev E F Wood.
Members and friends of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold a formal reception in the church dining room Friday evening for the new pastor Rev E F Wood and wife, and a farewell to Dr and Mrs E M Sponseller, Marion and Fred. The Sponsellers will move to Elyria next week after twenty four years in Wellington. Mrs T M Pfeiffer and committee plan a fine event for all.
The chairman and Lenore Suthit were named as program chairmen. Faculty advisors are Maaine West and Ida Coffland, with Misses named as assistants.
The Wellington Community Brotherhood opened a winter meeting series at Rochester Methodist Church with Theodore M. Pfeiffer presiding. Rev E F Wood spoke on What the Church Has to Say About Stewardship and the group spans Penfield Rochester Brighton Pittsfield Huntington LaGrange Spencer Grafton and Wellington churches with future talks by Rev C R Barr New London on Amusements and Rev John Koontz on Social Creed and Rev L J Quade on World Peace followed by Rev W W Wager on parental responsibility and Rev E R Haines on a task as means of grace with Brighton and LaGrange hosting in coming dates and speakers named.
No speaker has been engaged yet to address the group in Wellington. February 7. Homer Fenner entertained after supper at the Rochester Methodist church Thursday night.
The Big Four Booster Club will sponsor a Friday evening event at Ostover 19 percent in the roval town hall. Similar to last April, the gathering targets members and families with dancing vaudeville edcards and taxers. A Big Four agent announced the plans today.
It is understood that one in six pupils can play some instrument. An orchestra is to be organized at the Episcopal day school. Methods include Wednesday evening practice at Townek, with hopes for a large turnout.
The Missionary Society of the organization will gather at the home of Mrs. Albert Lure 496 Herrick Avenue East on Thursday afternoon October 11 at 2. The topic is Religion and Friendship. William Body is the devotional leader.
Members of the Friendship Guild of the Congregational church were delightfully entertained in the home of the presiding host, sharing refreshments and fellowship in a warm, community-oriented gathering.
Miss W Adams leaves this week to spend time with her son Charles and family in Wooster. Mr and Mrs Bert Knapp and Jami, and Miss Mar Bement were in Cleveland Sunday. They called on John H Q Brien and Miss Mary O'Brien who is recovering slowly from a serious operation last spring. Mrs Eva Pleasnick and others visited the former's aunt Mrs T S Snevard and daughter Cora Sunday afternoon. Theodore Shepard, son Winslow Shepard, called on his father Winslow on Lincoln Street Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs A H Pierce, Mrs M F Yoxtheimer and two children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W H Waite and family. Beware: Berea Lawrence Lee of Whitefos called.
In the police office scene, Griswold the football star and several students face investigators about Mr Reeves death. Miss Edwards confronts inspector about her role and Joe’s plight as she explains secretly helping him rent a third floor room. The inspector demands clear confessions as tension rises.
George Shindler returns from a relatives visit to Grafton while Philip Bradstock a Western Reserve freshman spends the weekend with his parents. Joe Mason Margaret Kanis and others from Cleveland visit E F P Wood. Robert Gillette, injured in a gasoline explosion, can ride in a wheelchair and plays football for Wellington. Newly elected American Legion officers will attend a joint installation in Lorain Steel City Post. Ruth Allison and Grace Edwards host Past Noble Grand Association at 202 Herrick Ave East. Walter Anderson visits relatives in Bucyrus.
A vivid portrait of a famed songwriter, Irving Berlin, amid Broadway’s parade of stars. The piece notes his simple tastes, wealth, and private life with wife Ellin Mackay, his publishing moves, lazy public appearances, and his influence on theater etiquette through Raymond Hitchcock’s era.
The piece notes Swope as a lively editor with a Roosevelt likeness and a talent for dramatizing ordinary moments. It portrays him as energetic, impulsive yet kind, with a whirlwind manner masking bluster and suggests potential screen success.
A park avenue cocktail line extols a velvet escape for romance while exclusive dressmaking houses adjust to leaner times. Mannequins shift to commission sales as earnings fall from weekly highs to incentives, demanding precise customer timing and read on expressions to close sales. Baxter Street cat with pierced ears resists removal from a five and ten shop. Bronx memories brew around the Lindbergh case as curiosity and souvenir hunters gather near the suspect’s neighborhood.
Amherst Ohio October 9 attendance high at public school PTA gathering in the auditorium. Officers for 1934 35 named led by President Mrs J G Maxwoldt and Vice President Russell Stauffer. Superintendent Powers explained levy and 4 H Club exhibit showcased sewing by the Happy Stitchers under Mrs Jacob Krieg. Harmony Boys Orchestra provided music. 4 H ribbons awarded. next meeting set for November 12.
Guest night will be observed at the Sorosis Club meeting to be held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Nicholl on South Main street. Other hostesses include Miss Stella Krugman Blanche Jenne Mrs iid Pietch and Mrs. Philip Braun. An out of town speaker will feature the program.
The Amherst Bible Study Class meets this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. [redacted] to discuss scripture passages and share fellowship. Hosts welcome attendees and suggest arrivals by 7 PM.
A shopper notices a metallic plink in a mall and discovers an envelope containing a tin depkin box filled with jumping beans. The find prompts curiosity as onlookers speculate about its origin and purpose amid the odd corner scene.
Mrs Haines and daughter Elinor of Lakewood welcomed by Mr and Mrs Lee Hubbard. Peg Gibson of Homer Mich spent weekend with La Verne Pickering and Jackie joined for a visit. Ruth Baird and Don Shayes of New London stayed with the Buck family. Wilford sisters rent Cleveland apartment for winter. Lewis Myres and family of East Cleveland visited Peak family. Ladies Society M E church to meet with pot luck dinner at 6. Lillie Blakeslee and Elinor of Berea visited Brown and Grossman. Effie Smith returned home with them. Arthur Peak and children of Portsmouth spent weekend with Hattie Peak. Morse family visited Ashland. Frank Smith and children visited Walter Hebert. Ben Walker weekended with Olive Johnson in Cleveland. Evelyn Morse from Cleveland visited W S Morse and just returned from six weeks in Los Angeles Grand Canyon and West, visiting brother Alden Morse.
Mrs. Alex Taylor hosts undenominational gospel planning at 146 Lincoln Street. Concordia Club meets at St Paul Lutheran church parlors with plans for business and social activities. October Intermediate League and other church groups hold meetings at church parlors. Young Women Sodality meets at Miss Anna Abraham's home. Hickory Tree Grange open meeting at Grange hall. Dr Grills of Lorain will speak on European farming. Elmer Johnson Post and auxiliaries prepare to attend county Legion installation in Lorain. assembly at town hall at 7 p.m.
Funeral services for Albert Redington, 80, a pioneer resident of Amherst, who died Sunday evening at Westerville sanatorium, will be held Wednesday afternoon at Baker Funeral Home with Rev. C. H. Schmidt of St. Peter's Evangelical Church officiating. Burial will follow in Cleveland Street Cemetery.
Fred Holzhauer, Mrs. Earl Bliss and Frances Decker attended the Detroit St. Louis game in Detroit on Monday. Earl Bliss and Leland Decker of Wysandotte Michigan, who spent the weekend there, accompanied them as far as Detroit.
The Eagle auxiliary will hold a regular session at the Eagle hall on Thursday evening. A social hour follows the business session and a good attendance is desired.
The Mite Society of the Methodist church holds a regular meeting in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon. Mid week prayer services will be at Mrs A K Jenne s home on Cleveland avenue Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs J D Kaser hosted a dinner on Pros pect Street in honor of their daughter Nancy's birthday anniversary. The color scheme featured pink and blue and covers were arranged for Mrs Anna Tilden Mr and Mrs A W Peters Miss Ella Tilden Elyria Mrs Jessie McLean Betty Shadduck the hosts and daughters Mildred and Nancy.
Admitted Monday is Miss Alice Thrail of Forest Street Oberlin. She joins the hospital census for observation and treatment.
Rey and Mrs S J Roger of Vermilion spent Sunday evening in Amherst. Ed Lehman, a Cleveland business visitor, was in town Monday. Mrs Fazey and Mrs Pretzer of Vermilion were Amherst visitors Sunday evening. Alma Daniel, from Cleveland, visited Monday. Alice Bird of Elyria spent Monday evening in Amherst.
The Altar Rosary Society of St. Josephs church met at the school hall last evening for routine business and bridge and 500 games. Honors in bridge went to Mrs George Menz and Mrs Alex Dybinzki won in 500. About 30 attendees shared a box lunch. A Halloween party is planned for November 5 with a tureen supper.
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