Average household clothing costs cited in early stats
The report states the typical American housewife spends about 93 dollars and 55 cents yearly on clothes while her husband spends around 71 dollars and 38 cents.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
5
The report states the typical American housewife spends about 93 dollars and 55 cents yearly on clothes while her husband spends around 71 dollars and 38 cents.
Reports from the Lakeside Federation first annual convention at Lakeside and the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs twenty ninth annual gathering at Canton Bay describe sessions at the Methodist Episcopal church where Mrs. H. W. Tibball and Mrs. Frank Beebe spoke. Ida Clyde Clark of New York presented an address on women's roles and Capitol Hill, while Mrs. Charles Savage delivered concise convention reports and hospitality duties were outlined by club officers.
The Fraturg Lodge members met last evening for two programs of fancy dances led by Miss Erie Thomas Esther Decker Fulton Marie Fiood and others. A comic play Snside Down featured Easter ladies and a sine lodge drill followed by a social hour and refreshments. The next Auxiliary meeting is planned for October 28 with a Halloween theme hosted by Thelma Freeman.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church of Lodi Ohio was entertained yesterday at the home of Mrs J B Chapman 340 Seventh Street A noon luncheon followed with a drawing room gathering attended by Mrs Edwin Kirby Rudin and others Mrs Kirby spoke on missionary work among Slavic people and Bresville Ohio The event included thanks to Mrs Chapman and a simple inspection of the church A bridal breakfast for Mr and Mrs Matt Diedrich of Lorain followed at their Low igania Avenue home and Agnes Church hosted nuptials for Diedrich and Hensen
Official board approves free supper and social for all adult church members on November 16 at 6 30 pm to be hosted by the Ladies Society led by Mrs Louise Beal. A reception for Pastor Rev Edwin Kirby and church secretary Scheider will follow at about 8 0 pm. Members urged to call 7703 by Friday to reserve seats for the banquet.
About seventy five young people will attend the Epworth League Fall Banquet and Social at the church this evening. The event begins at 6:30 PM with RC Maston the superintendent of schools as speaker and Dorald and Earl Dickson to perform solos and duets. It marks the league’s first monthly social for the winter.
Mrs Essie Sweet and cousin Mrs Orris were guests of the Zorms the same evening. Mr and three children from Vin guest of Mr and Mrs Beeselas. Esther Con of Jucse and family visited Third Street residents. Mrs Aileen Dorothy W and parents Mr and Mrs HL C Ford of 308 West Ninth Street attended yesterday's gatherings. Mrs George Berch of Cleveland visited with relatives. Eddie and others mentioned in scattered notes. Mrs Rothe of Camp returned from Shell Lake due to ill parents. Mrs Philip Adams Hill Now Wao cares for mother Mrs Wlog Sharp of Waskin on nest of Mr and Mrs W L Wilson of El S. Harry Suncke and family spend seven days. Wilson Little went to Akron for Ohio Association of Real Estate Agents convention. D W Meyers on short business trip to Columbus.
Rev Dr John Robertson drew a large audience at United Presbyterian Church last night. His lesson on the birth of Jesus offered a hopeful message as the revival mission closes with praise and conviction.
A brief ad promises simple directions for dyeing delicate fabrics with Diamond Dyes. It instructs buyers to specify wool silk cotton or blends and to consult a druggist before coloring items like lingerie, ribbons, dresses, and other apparel.
Dr Kirby opened with prayers as a crowd gathered for a prayer meeting. Dr Robertson discusses the Apostles Creed line about Jesus Christ’s descent, arguing it’s cut by some churches. Dr Rod Erztsom explains faith and meaning, with a sermon on November one. Tomorrow ends the week’s services with an invitation to all.
A survey shows 77 graduates from last spring entered or planned further study, out of 1735 county high school diplomas. Entries include Oberlin Business College, Oberlin College, Spencerian College, and Ohio State University among many named towns and individuals.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a vitalizing hair tonic that nourishes roots and strengthens hair, promising thicker, healthier, and more lustrous locks after one week. It claims brushing with the product delivers immediate life and noticeable fullness.
A scanned snippet lists names linked to multiple Ohio colleges and universities including Oberlin College Elyria Business College Kent State Normal Ohio State University Ohio Wesleyan and others. The fragment names several individuals such as Helen Ward Gladys Long Esther Thompson Grace Hahn and Harold Flowers among others tied to institutions like Memorial Hospital Northwestern University and Cleveland business colleges.
Mrs Rose Greenbaum 27 attempted reconciliation with her husband then drank poison. She collapsed and later died in a local hospital from poison ingestion. The incident occurred at the Hedges LaPovie Grafton Road area.
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