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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1936
Page
2
An excerpt discusses balanced child development focusing on studies, athletics, and social activities. It emphasizes guiding children to balance work and play from a young age and questions whether home study spaces influence learning outcomes.
The article stresses calming home study routines for nervous children, balancing parental pride with health. It advises fixing a dedicated study space, minimizing household noise during study, sharing chores, and saving games until lessons are finished to reduce mental strain and help children cope with school demands.
A historical note urges cooperation to ease home study for children. It highlights poor lighting, improper study posture on couches, and radio noise as disruptors. It cites New York City district superintendents opposing home work for children up to fourth grade and critiques forced school programs.
A question and answer on thanking guests at a bridal shower. After gifts are opened, the honoree thanks attendees briefly, and guests should send a note of thanks to the hostess. Men may be invited to a bridal shower after the gift-giving and business of the event, in time for refreshments.
Mrs Chris Acker and family hosted the Loyal Workers Auxiliary of the Methodist church with five visitors attending. New members Mrs W W Marilett and Mrs Thomas Benson joined during the session. others present included Mrs M B Copas, Mrs Elen Reese, Miss Ella Harrish, Leroy Rhone, Mrs Acker Sman, Mrs John Harnish, Mrs J G Morris, and Mr Sopas with daughter Audrey and Safir Morris. Usual business was conducted and plans were made to send cards and fruit to neighbors in need. A regular meeting is set for Wednesday October 28 in the afternoon, with quilting planned.
A father reluctantly funds a one tube radio project for his son. The piece argues that hobbies reveal innate abilities and help children discover what they do best through experimentation, even if interests fade or shift. It warns against parental criticism of changing hobbies and encourages parental interest in a child’s evolving talents.
Profiles for Today notes Ruth Gordon, famed for Ethan Frome and stage work, earned a wild ovation in London for The Country Wife. Described as shy yet moving, she excels in simple, earnest roles and has spent twenty years on stage at thirty six.
The text records social visits among Lorain residents with Mrs. George Long as a guest of Mrs. Leonard Dean and family. It notes Mr Edgar Cooper cut his finger badly one evening, and mentions Mr and Mrs T M Baldwin visiting the Litz family, along with Mrs William Heck and her son.
Experts say femininity is in style this season with soft smoky nail polish and pink skin tones. Restore outdoor-sun dried skin with rich cream, choose pink-based powder, clear rouge, and rosy lipstick. Keep nails neat with cuticle care and brittle-nail cream, and reserve bright red nails for evening wear with black outfits.
Roy confronts foreman Picos on a rising river sandbar after a gun battle leaves Roy without a weapon. Picos surrenders his pistol to drag himself toward shore as the water swirls higher. Roy persuades him to enter the river for a drowning river crossing, then fights downstream until Picos gains the upper hand and they struggle in the current. The scene blends danger, escape and a fatal confrontation amid rapids and looming cliffs.
Mr and Mrs Richard Brechmack and Leo Shinsky with a Florence friend were Tuesday evening visitors at W J Benson home. Fileen Barnes hosted her bridge club at her parents house Alvin and Mrs Barnes. Eileen Barnes entertained in honor of Mrs Walter Chappell of California last Saturday at the Barnes home. Mrs Walter Chappell and daughter returned to California on Wednesday after visiting the former's parents Mr and Mrs Myron Sheiton.
Mrs Merrill Hall is sick at her home on Hall road. Mrs L W Traxler hosted her card club Tuesday with Mrs Harry EisHe of Cleveland winning first prize, Mrs Traxler second, and Mrs J Walsh third. Charlie Grendenning, recently ill, is slowly improving. Mr and Mrs Frank Rhoads of Cleveland are visiting local friends.
The newspaper highlights ongoing stories that stay engaging and easy to follow. Readers are encouraged to keep up with these continued pieces for consistent quality and dependable coverage.
Wakeman and Mrs Reed hosted Lima relatives over the weekend. Shinskys visited Amherst. The Annual School Fair featured flowers rugs baked goods and farm products. A parade with stock floats and children’s pets followed. A rain delay halted the New Haven game after starting. Jim Armitage performed a minstrel show at Town Hall. Eben Lawrence of Norwalk called on the Beecher family. Josiah Galpin attended Arthur Hoyt’s funeral in North Monroeville. Shinsky and Benson visits to Florence. Adam Horn of Henrietta was a recent caller.
Chatham residents hosted and visited neighbors on Ryan road Suffield and Columbia. Grange meeting planned an orchestra and first practice occurred at Av ery Clapp home. Several locals recoveries hospital and family visits linked to Lodi Elyria Dover Norwalk. Frank Elliott plans Florida move.
State of Ohio Division of Insurance certifies Lincoln National Life Insurance Company of Fort Wayne Indiana has complied with state laws to operate. 1935 year end assets 121,568,674.31 liabilities 115,508,674.31 net assets 6,000,000.00 paid-up capital 650 expenditures for the year 28,078,349.03. Dated and sealed by Robert L. Bowen Superintendent of Insurance.
Public auction in Elyria Lorain County Ohio on November 7 1935 at 10 a m for Lot 14535 Eastern Heights Land Company subdivision 3 C part of original Elmra Lot 5 east of river 4 21 feet front on Denison Avenue and 175 feet deep appraised at 5000 50 and 100 dollars cash day of sale with two thirds minimum bid. case Pisinwifvy vs Leland S Douglass et al Court of Common Pleas Lorain County Ohio Sheriff John W Dick Attorney John Von Blum Oct 7 10 17 24 31
Legal notice announces Manuelo Garcia alias Crugeras with last known Spain address and Antonio Garcia Folgar filing for divorce in case No. 37923 in Lorain County Common Pleas Court on grounds including willful absence and cruelty with hearing after October 31 1936. It also lists multiple sheriff sale notices in Lorain County for real estate with dates in late October 1966 and property details in Elyria and surrounding townships.
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