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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1936
Page
2
Mrs. Lizzie Largent 69 won with “Abuse of High Privilege” as the most horrible sin in a contest judged by Rev. L A Crown of Union Avenue Christian Church. Sixty entrants from 35 states submitted 60 entries. “Sing Against the Holy Ghost” was the next most common choice.
Lorain County farmers who will soon receive electrical service for the first time are expected to learn which appliances to use when power is turned on. Electric irons are second on the list after lights, with radios dairy barn lighting refrigerators and vacuum cleaners following in order.
Amherst O Oct 13 The Amherst Study Club met at Mrs Nina Leuszler s home to discuss Transportation The program featured papers on Revival of Transportation on the Mississippi The New Air Liners Modern Trains and Ships and The Mercury and Queen MASS Present were 14 members and several officers The next meeting will be at Mrs W G Nord s home on November 2.
C I Hummel notes sixth century cost and uses of appliances as Lorain Countians attend the second session of the extension service electrical school. Wellington Grange Hall hosts the meeting with rural electrification specialist L P Blausser as speaker for all three sessions, illustrated by slides and actual equipment.
Mrs. G. M. Parker hosted the auxiliary gathering as the Legion prepares for a joint installation of officers with the auxiliary at St. Joseph's school hall Thursday. The evening features a banquet, a program led by Rev. A A. Hunter of Ash tabula, and a social hour after card games. Bridge honors went to Mrs. Lee Womack, and pedro to Mrs. Ed. Moebius. Lunch committee for the next meeting includes Mrs. Hale Bechtel, Mrs. R. L. Menz, and Mrs. Huso Truscello.
The Concordia Club of St Paul Lutheran church will hold its business and social meeting at the church parlors. The notice also mentions the first meeting of the new school year of the Parent Teacher association.
The new St Agnes Church will be dedicated Sunday October 22 by Bishop Farrelly of Cleveland. Rev Father McFadden is pastor of the church. Plans for the undercut under the New York Central Railroad at Winck les Street have been submitted to the city council with an estimated cost of 190 000. Mayor Charles Tucker vetoed the ordinance to rename streets and renumber houses, saying the proposed system would be as confusing as the present and unwise to abandon almost all current street names. Elyria businessmen visited 750 farmers to promote shopping in Elyria. Oberlin private boarding houses serving college students at 350, 575 and 4 a week are feeling the pinch from higher food costs.
Thirty men from the Ohio Conservation and Fire Prevention Association begin an inspection of Elyria business and public buildings today. They will also visit Elyria schools and observe fire drills as part of Fire Prevention Week.
The Ladies Society of the Congregational church meets Wednesdays at the church parlors with Mrs. Vincent Nalley and Mrs. H G Battenhouse hosting. The Roosevelt Davey Club holds a Town Hall meeting next Monday evening October 19 with county candidates present. Crusaders of the Four Square Church met Monday evening at P A Becker home on Tenney avenue led by Pastor Mrs James Liban due to Frau Garthe’s absence in New York City. Circle Two of St Ann’s Society was hosted by Mrs George Menz at South Main Street with guests Mrs Louis Leib and Miss Corrine Finnegan. Bridge and Bunco produced winners Miss Corrine Finegan and Mrs Mary Brucker. Luncheon was served at individual tables for 12. In two weeks the group will meet with Mrs Caroline Kelch on Spring Street.
Relatives gathered at Middle Ridge last evening for a birthday celebration for Mrs. Saran Richmond. Musical numbers and social time followed a light refreshment service. Attendees included Misses Margaret and Mildred Waldo of Cleveland, Miss Sarah Helen Jean Elyria, Dale and Norma Jean, the Battenhouse and Jenne families, and Mrs. Eva Hearn among others who presented gifts to the guest of honor.
Maurice Strohmier, formerly of Amherst and a noted figure in musical circles, has worked for three weeks in the Vogue Room at the Hotel Holienden and has just signed a contract with the DeWitt Hotels. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Strohmier of Washington avenue.
Miss Helen Roemer joined funeral rites in Elyria Monday afternoon. Ruby Schaeffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Schaeffer Milan avenue reported seriously ill. Mrs EB Stiwald and Mrs J Egeland attended the Newton funeral in Elyria Monday afternoon.
Longworth notes Italy's five percent real estate tax to fund Ethiopia, forbidding rent or price hikes by landlords to pass on the levy. He warns frightened investors to seek tangible assets amid rising collectivism and absolutism as dictatorsers expand empire aims.
The article notes plans to attend the cornerstone ceremony for the new Lorain Masonic Temple next Sunday. It reports YMCA campaign results with over 1,000 memberships turned in and officials expect the total to exceed 1,000 by year’s end.
Elrria's Community Chest budget set at 355000, down 12.5 percent from last year's 97050. The Elstria board of education cannot legally use funds to purchase milk for undernourished school children, per the city solicitor's opinion today.
Lorain County residents will see two identification contests at the forthcoming show with prizes for identifying apple varieties and diseases or injuries. Beekeepers may join displays, apple varieties listed include Cortland Baldwin Grimes Golden Delicious and more. Potato contests cover 32 potatoes in several varities with a Four H Club display and an open pie contest for women. The piece ends with a dated social commentary about gender roles.
Service Director I D Faxon ordered that all trucks delivering to Broad street stores be driven to rear entrances after 9 am to prevent traffic obstruction during busy hours. He spoke with store proprietors between East avenue and Washington avenue, who agreed to cooperate and redirect deliveries to Depot street after 9:00 am.
Amarillo Texas is selected as the site for national Will Rogers Memorial exercises next year. The occasion will mark the opening and dedication of the Will Rogers Highway National Highway 66.
The oldest little girl comic strip, Little Mary Mix Up, stands out for wit and interest. Readers are invited to enjoy Mary and her antics as the comic continues to capture attention.
The oldest Little Mary Mix Up comic girl strip still tops for wit and interest. Mary and her antics captivate readers with lively humor.
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