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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1936

Page

14

Homes Swept Into Sea Miners Drown in Philippines Floods

Manila dispatch reports more than 100 miners drowned as floods in Zombates region swept homes into the sea near Subic Bay. The toll from floods and typhoons across the Philippines nears 590 for the past week. Three dead, six missing, and four survivors from the motorship Taliba sank off Mindoro in heavy seas. About 30,000 people are homeless as floods devastate northern Luzon. Cholera and dysentery threaten refugees as vaccines race northward from Manila.

Manila P. L Zombates Subic Bay Manila Herald Mindoro Commonwealth Luzon

Litchfield Notes Highlight Local Entertainments

Litchfield reports Mrs. William King hosting Unique club gathering Monday. A surprise party for Rev. and Mrs. Mabie occurred Friday at the Baptist parsonage. Mrs. O. P. Jenkins was surprised Sunday returning from church, with guests including A. H. Brerley and families from nearby towns and others delivering well filled baskets for her birthday. Afternoon callers included Lionel Brerley and Spencer residents.

Litchfield William King Mabie O. P. Jenkins A. H. Brerley Bert Breyley Chatham Wilfred Browand Penfield Ivan Boone Berea Raymond Bradley Evelyn Jenkins Grafton Lionel Brerley Spencer

Penfield and Brigh ton residents in local notices

Regular meeting of the Cemetery and Park Ass'n will be held at Mrs. T. H. Case’s home on Tuesday afternoon October 20. Ladies Benevolent Society to meet all day Tuesday October 29 for church cleanup with basket lunch at noon. Several brief social calls across Penfield, Medina, Lodi, and Cleveland. hospital updates on Mrs. Etta Nickerson and Mrs. Tom Miller. Thomas Miller ill with tonsillitis. Beaumont Fletterich recovering after tendon removal in Cleveland.

Park Ass’n T. H. Case The Ladies Benevolent Society L. E. Ausmuth Dorothy Cleveland John Flettérich Cora Pelton C. M. Fenn Carrie Porter Milo Branch Stanley Hall Medina Addie Watkins Litchfield Perniece E. E. Swanker Alfred Swanker Etta Nickerson Lodi Hospital Tom Miller Thomas Earl Rice Ellen Rice Elrria G. H. Jenne Sundar Norman Lester Ausmuth Beaumont Fletterich Cleveland Sundar

Social Notes From Holt Area Residents

Charles Rathbun visits great aunt Carrie Fahrian in Holt Michigan. Dr Harry Streett heads to Baltimore for a week with relatives, with his son and wife fetching him home. Thelma Miller returns home from Lodi hospital. Dilgard family and daughter stay with John Fabrian family before winter southward. Alice Randall Mina Hale and family call on C H Sears. Lawrence Harland and daughter dine with Mrs C R Canfield. Lawrence Price visits from Detroit. Marie Bidleard visits Cleveland relatives. Joe Schindler hosts Wick of Brunswick. James Ryan and daughters visit A A Gish family in Medina. George Siracka visits Cuyahoga Falls and George Urban of Cleveland stop at Bidle Hitzelberger home.

Charles Rathbun Holt Mich Carrie Fahrian Harry Streett Baltimore Harry Thelma Miller Lodi Hospital David Dilgard John Fabrian Alice Randall Massillon Mina Hale Medina Walters Sears Cuyahoga Falls C. H. Sears Lawrence Harland Barberton George Siracka Currahoga Falls George Urban Cleveland Bidle-Hitzelberger

Woman's Association meeting hosts Judge Hull on divorce

The October gathering at the M E church parlors featured Judge Hull of Lakewood speaking on divorce with a subsequent business meeting. Rev Ralph Alton presented the church and modern society study as part of the Sunday program. A reception for the new pastor and Mrs Alton followed, despite rain, with David Yaeger as speaker and fall flower decorations. Funeral services were held for Mrs Moore in Dover Center.

Lakewood Judge Bay Village Woman’s Association M. E. Church Judge Hull of Church News Ralph Alton Church and Modern Society Alton

Johannesburg’s population explodes since 1385

In 1385 Johannesburg was a township of about 50 residents. Half a millennium later the city has surged to 500,697 people reflecting dramatic growth and expansion.

Johannesburg

Pasadena Rose Bowl water work rush kept separate

Pasadena authorities revise the Rose Bowl area ordinance to allow water supply conduit installation without disrupting the New Year’s Rose Bowl game. The updated rule designates adjacent ground for parking, preventing construction from tearing up fields during the event.

Pasadena Cal

Piles Relief Promise from Dr Leonhardt’s Hemroid

An advertisement claims piles result from poor bowel circulation and reveal quick relief from internal treatment. It asserts Hemroid softens congested areas, restores flow, and heals with lasting effect. Money back guarantee noted. sold by druggists with these ads.

Dr. Leonhardt

Lorain Tuberculosis Society to Hold Annual Meeting

The Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association will meet Friday evening October 16 at eight o'clock in the James Brand House. Annual reports will be presented and officers elected. Dr. George M. Curtis of Columbus, professor of surgery at Ohio State University, will give an illustrated talk on Compression Therappy using X ray images to show cure via lung collapse. Public invited.

Oberlin Lorain Count Tuberculosis and Health Association James Brand House George M. Curtis Columbus School of Medicine Ohio State University

Business Women's Club Hallowe'en Party Planned

The Oberlin Business and Professional Women's Club met at Mrs. Vernon Stevens home on North Main. Two new members Ethel Gibson and Muriel Davidson were voted in. A Hallowe'en party is planned for October 27 at Mrs. Agnes Felkner's East College street home with Mary White as assistant hostess. Beulah Mar Electa Sage and Edith Princehorn form the entertainment committee. Agnes Felkner won a prize. refreshments were served later.

Oberlin Business and Professional Women’s Club Vernon Stevens North Main Street Ethel Gibson Muriel Davidson Hallowe’en Agnes Felkner East College Street Mary White Beulah Mar Electa Sage Edith Princehorn

Beloved Nims kin honor Elizabeth Houghton bride elect

Bellevue and Cleveland guests joined honor attendants Mrs Walter Nims and Miss Josephine Nims at Oberlin Inn for a dessert bridge evening in tribute to Miss Elizabeth Houghton, whose nuptials to Stewart Beckley are set for Saturday October 17. Two bridge tables competed with Miss Margaret Houghton taking high score, Miss Elizabeth Houghton second, and Mrs M A Houghton receiving consolation. Refreshments followed.

Walter Nims Bellevue Josephine Nims Cleveland Oberlin Inn Elizabeth Houghton Stewart Beckley Margaret Houghton M. A. Houghton

Oberlin Women Host Literature Talk on Victor Hugo

Mrs W S Carson hosted the Literature department of the Oberlin Women's Club at her Morgan street home yesterday. Papers included Victor Hugo as a novelist by Mrs F J Lehmann and as a dramatist by Mrs William Smith. Mrs B F Tenney will host the department on October 27.

W. S. Carson Oberlin Women’s Club Morgan Street F. J. Lehmann Victor Hugo William Smith B. F. Tenney

Sorosis Club Sees Review of The Last Puritan

Sorosis met yesterday at 3 Elmwood Place with Mrs. L. E. Steiner. Mrs. Richards gave an interesting review of George Santavana's The Last Puritan. A social hour followed. Mrs. C. T. Craig to entertain the club on October 27.

Sorosis L. E. Steiner Elmwood Place George Santavana Richards C. T. Craig

Death of John R. Leiter Former Oberlin Photographer

Word comes of the death of John R. Leiter of North Baltimore formerly Oberlin where his wife Mrs. Leiter died three years ago. He leaves six children. Leiter once ran a photograph gallery in Oberlin several years ago.

John R. Leiter North Baltimore Oberlin Leiter

Overlun I O O F. encampment marks 20th birthday

Overlun Encampment I O O F. will celebrate its 20th birthday on Thursday evening October 15. All camp members and their wives are urged to attend. Lunch will be served and a social evening planned with cards bingo and other entertainment.

Overlun I. O. OF

Local clubs plan meetings with speakers and music

The West College and Prospect Neighborhood Club meets Thursday October 15 with Mrs J E Wickler. The Oberlin Townsend Club holds a regular meeting Thursday evening at East Oberlin church with Akron speaker Albert Sadler discussing Sumner's Campaign, followed by special music and entertainment. Woodland Avenue Neighborhood Club also meets with Mrs.

West College and Prospect Neighborhood Club J. E. Wickler Oberlin Townsend Club

McGrann Event and Local Travel Notes

J A McGrann held an event Thursday afternoon October 15. W E Bontrager is vacationing with friends in Wooster Gambier and Columbus. Miss Florence Worcester of Monroeville visited her mother on Hamilton Street over the weekend.

J. A. McGrann W. E. Bontrager Wooster, Gambier Columbus Florence Worcester Monroeville Hamilton Street

Clarksfield Ladies Hold Aids Meeting And Luncheon

Mrs. Anna Stone hosted the Clarksfield Ladies Aid with strong attendance. After a business session and social period, luncheon was served. Mrs. F. G. Sutherland hosted the I. M.S.S. group with 45 at dinner, club No.1 tied and finished a comforter, made towels and rug rags, and exchanged perennial plants.

Clarksfield Anna Stone Clarksfield Ladies’ Aid F. G. Sutherland I. M.S S

Rally Day at Clarksfield M. E.Church

Jag will be with Mrs Ethel Burt in three weeks. Sunday October 15 is Rally Day at Clarksfield M E church with large attendance desired. Epworth League met at Olive Calkins home. Rev Newton Moore, Mrs Moore and daughter Elizabeth attended the funeral of their aunt te Paha ka Pennsylvania Supdar Mre. Like Joustey attended the funeral of her aunt Mom. Mrs of Toledo. Monday Miss Helen McClaftre of Kent and Miss Hope McClaflim of Atm heret Teachers spent the weekend at their home. Frances Tousley, student at Delaware, spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Charlie Tousley.

Clarksfield M. E Epworth League Olive Calkins Te Pahaka Supdar Mre Joustey Mom Toledo Helen McClaftre Kent Hope McClaflim Atmheret Frances Tounlery Delaware Charlie Tousley

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