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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1928
Page
11
London as Britain expands female suffrage with nearly 2 million new voters the idea of a woman entering the Cabinet gains serious attention. Three parties weigh the fairness and electoral gain as names like Lady Astor are discussed though no final decision has been made ahead of the next general election.
The text discusses female candidates and roles in British politics, noting figures such as the Duchess of Atholl, Miss Margaret Bondfield, Miss Susan Lawrence, and Lady Iveagh. It explores potential cabinet positions under Labour or Liberal governments, and mentions ongoing expectations of women standing for election, with emphasis on their independence and departmental experience.
A group of relatives and friends battered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ernst on Saturday evening in surprise fashion. Police reported no serious injuries and are investigating the incident as a domestic disturbance. Local authorities interviewed witnesses and will file a detailed report.
The article lists guests from Lorain and nearby towns attending a birthday anniversary luncheon for Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins. It records numerous social visits to and from residents, hospital visits, church activities, and club postponements. Names include Chas Hawkins Helen Speth Katharine Salot and several Spiegelberg and Delfield family members among others.
Ernst attends Ladies' Aid meeting at St. Peter's church on Tuesday afternoon. L Shipley of Elyria visits Wednesday. Harry Miller family of Avon call on Mr. and Mrs. Peter Flock for lunch and bazaar planning. Greenard and Hales families shop in Cleveland. Esther and Mabel Brown visit Matcham home. Forest Matcham and sons visit Wellington relatives.
Oct. 15 Brighton reports a weekend visit by Clyde Lee and Clement Greene with Gordon DeWitt in Bucyrus. WCTU county convention at Wallingford drew Mabel Myers Mattie Fenner Ona Goss Carrie Langdon Kinney and Bedford Merrill with prize essays by Gladys Burge Mildred Veltrin. Goss, Jim Bellas of St Marys and others traveled to Kilbuck Cogheton to hunt squirrels, netting sixteen gray squirrels over Monday night through Wednesday. Congregational Aid Society met Nina Hall for an all day session Tuesday.
Funeral for Lee Leon Hard, 32, who died Tuesday at St Luke's Hospital after a two week illness, was held privately at the residence and then at the Methodist church. Rev A A Hunter officiated, with the service in charge of Ree W A Speaker. He attended local schools, was an ex service member who served six months overseas, and belonged to the American Legion Post 157 and Foresters of America. Surviving are his father Richard Leonhard, Amherst, a sister Mrs Robert Allsop, and a brother.
Military burial held at Evergreen cemetery for Earl Leonard. Vermilion-on-the-Lake hosted a senior high class steak and marshmallow roast with games and contests. Attendees included Amelia Schneider, Margaret Wilhelm, Doris Springer, and others from the high school and faculty. Ladies Dime Society hosted a pork roast at Congregational church, clearing 75 dollars over two weeks. attendees listed from Elyria to Cleveland. Community notices mention weddings, church events, and local visits, with Master Magician Roscoe W. Kauffman available for 1928 1929 season engagements in Elyria.
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