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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1937

Page

17

Weary Petersen Dies After Blacksmith Accident at Lodi

Weary Petersen passed away Monday at three o clock in Lodi Hospital from injuries after a blacksmith shop accident Saturday afternoon. A wheel burst while sharpening glow points, striking him in the side. His wife heard the blast and found him on the shop floor. He was transported by Parker's ambulance to Lodi Hospital Sunday morning. Local residents were shocked by the death announced Monday.

Weary Petersen T Lodi Hospital Giap Parker Lodi Lodi Hospital Litchfield

Sullivan Church News Opens New Year With Meeting and Pulpit Exchange

Sullivan Congregational Church sets the first meeting of the new church year for Sunday evening at 7 p m with Reverend Dawide exchanging pulpits next Sunday morning with Reverend Virgil Myers of the Lodi Congregational Church. Choir practice is slated for Wednesday at 8 o'clock under newly elected leader Frank Graham. The item notes regional church ties and a historical reminiscence about Sylvanas Parmaty, linked to Myron T Herrick’s family.

Sullivan Sullivan Congregational Church Dawide Virgil Myers Lodi Congregational Church

Social gathering mentions and local events in Sullivan area

Mrs Louisa Rice hosted six o clock dinner with Etta Worthen from St Pat ersburg Florida Mary Bails Carrie Richards and M H Loomis of Sullivan plus Carolina Johnson from North Olmsted visiting at Mia Rice’s home Marshall Cole of Elyria attended a Sunday dinner at M H Loomis’s home The Garver reunion at Sullivan High School drew a good crowd with a noon picnic and an officer election program Sullivan Band performed in Plymouth Ella Fast of Polk visited friends here last week

Louisa Rice Etta Worthen St. Paterasburg Fla Mary Bails Carrie Richards M. H. Loomis Sulivan Carolina Johnson North

Marriage Honoring Lois Gray and George Foster

Miss Lois Marie Gray of Wellington and Mr George A Foster of La Grange were married in a Sunday event. Carlton Adams hosted a 1 o'clock dinner with guests including Miss Oleeava Wise and Blaine Archer. Rehearsal was at Wellington M E church and gifts were exchanged at the Gray home with Mrs Adams and Carlton Adams recognized.

Wellington M. E Gray South Street Carlton Adams Alice Burrows Foster Paul and Ralph Gray

LaGrange School Plans and Local Education Updates

Sept. 7 opening for LaGrange schools announced as students return from studies. J L Oppelt and G B Wareham complete Ohio State courses and prepare to teach in Chesterland and home district. Misa Ruth Cox and Nellie Jackson finish college courses and gain teaching positions in local schools. 4 H Club notes cover visiting Lorain agent C I Hummel and talks by Aldrich Moulder Oppelt and Butler with refreshments after a Rope meeting at Meek East.

J. L. Oppelt Ohio State University LaGrange Misa Ruth Cox Ashland College G. B. Wareham Ohio State Chesterland Nellie Jackson Kent State University Huntington C. I. Hummel Lorain County Agricultural Extension Wayne Aldrich James Moulder Robert Oppelt Harry Butler Cstream Wafra Keak Rm Albert Wilcox Meek East

LaGrange Juvenile Farmers hold annual club inspection

Twenty seven LaGrange Juvenile Farmers with two advisors three parents and five guests attended the annual club inspection Sunday afternoon. Seventeen members exhibited at the Wellington Fair and the rest will display at the Lorain County Fair. A wedding in Wellington brought many attendees from area families including Foster and Gray nuptials with numerous relatives listed. Ten of the 15 living members of the LaGrange High School class of 1890 visited Elyria with hosts at their cottage on the 103rd Ohio Infantry grounds for a reunion picnic and reminiscence.

LaGrange Wellington Fair Lorain County Fair LaGrange High School Edward Hubbard Elyria Bertha Eyman Lorain Earl Hastings Guy Nichols Herbert Edmonds Oberlin Shirley Davidson Belden Mason Powers G. G. Leiby John Holcomb

Ashland College commencement and local visits noted

Mrs Julius Wilcox Mrs Erwin Adams and Miss Winifred Trap attended Ashland College commencement exercises on Friday. Hon EB L Bowsher State Director of Education gave the address. Mrs W C Knowles entertained guests in honor of her daughter Mrs Douglas Wiggins and Bruce of Erie Pa. Miss Cassia Kelner and Robert and Shirley Kelner spent days at Vermilion on the Lake. Mrs W H Knowles returned Friday from a week with her daughter in Lakewood. Mr and Mrs Paul Warner of Orlando Fla spent the weekend with Mrs C A Foster. Mrs Wagner has spent two weeks with her sister. Mrs F B Gott entertained Mr and Mrs Eldon Duer and Miss Magna Walcott of Cleveland Sunday. After 14 months in Menafield Miss Jean Louise Adams returned home Saturday and expects to attend Oberlin School of Commerce this fall. Miss Ruth Gott returned Sunday from Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Alden Hopkins and son moved into Mrs Barker's home on East Main Street. Mr and Mrs Will Bouga and daughter Agnes returned from a trip in Michigan. Mr and Mrs Frank Walcott and daughter were on a trip to Canada.

Evelyn Jenkins Thelma Miller Bob Falconer Bob Raser Raymond Bradley Ruth Lendfried Doris Kenyon George Bowman Robert Johnson Sidney Broadsword Friend Lancaster Ohio Robert Gulsinger Cleveland Doris Meyers Cuyahoga Falls Fred Yost God Abé Yost Don and David Sholtzail Elyria Nettle Johnson Olmsted Falls Allen Holmes Charles Romp Paul E. Reutter Song Dallas Dan Tamaqua Dallas Warner Medina Austin Hastings C. J. Reutter Lester Frank Walters Brewster Congregational Church and Society H. L. Landfried Amherst Will Spieth Boyd Colbrum Wm. Brodt Ralph Brodt Madelyn Dale Seeley George Everiss Marian Ulmer Zion Lutheran Church Valley City F. H. Schott Homer Homan Alvin Round Rey, Schott Toledo Julius Wilcox Erwin Adams Winifred Trap Ashland College EB. L. Bowsher Eucation W. C. Knowles Douglas Wiggins Bruce Erie Cassia Kelner Robert Shirley Kelner Vermillion-on-the-Lake W. H. Knowles Lakewood Paul Warner Orlando Fla C. A. Foster Wagner F. B. Gott Eldon Duer Magna Walcott Menafield Jean Louise Adams Oberlin School of Commerce Ruth Gott Alden Hopkins Leonard Moloski West View Village Berea John Crum Columbus Frank Terman Indiana Michigan Alvin Brant Calvin Brandt Haag’s Chapel J. M. Chapin Mary Ingersoll W. C. Smith Strongsville Smith Wooster Pike Ollie Bruce Ravenna W. C. Scott Murphy Georges Scott Eryanaville Ind Chicago Scott F. O. Manola Friends Geneva-on-the-Lake Louise Studzinski Ray Percell Akron Erma Russe Columbia Road Russell St. Adelbert’s Church of West View Village Hall Mary Scott F. J. Campbell St. Mary's Church West Bagley Road Walter Hales Toronto Arthur Blanchard William Shephard Bessie Reuben Walkden Usher Road Buchanan Olmsted Centralized School Robert Hoyt Fred Smith Wanda Belgle Lakeside W. W. Hooker Barrett Chapel Ladies Aid Clarkefield Pleasant Street C. A. Cooley Alvin Barnes Athens Anna Cooley Mariatta Earl John Cranaton C. J. Hoyt Ceylon W. J. Benson Raymond Shinsky Charles Soper Pennsylvania Fremont Reymond Shinsky C. J .Hoyt Wade Freeland Robert McLaughlin Thomas Mockler &R John Mockler Frank McLaughlin Mantua Charlen Bement Carl Bement Canada Fred Bartlome Ada Woods Place River Street

Spencer Elect Officers Spencer Baptists Elect Officers

At the Spencer Baptist Church meeting, W. H. S. officers were elected: President Mrs. Harvay Ingraham, Vice-President Mrs. Floyd De Long, Secretary Mrs. Howard McDovert, Treasurer Mrs. Charles Parent, Work Committee Mrs. Kenneth Croskey Mrs. Cecil Wolt h and Mrs. Charles Parent. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bert Woodworth and children of Medina and several others from surrounding towns.

Spencer Spencer Baptisl Church Harvay Ingraham Floyd de Long Howard McDovert Charles Parent Kenneth Croskey Cecil Wolth

August Meeting of M E Volunteers and 4 H Troopers

The M E Volunteers Workers and chairmen Mesdames Walter Bowen and Will Moore held an August gathering with Mrs. Charles Fuller. A large attendance heard reports from president and treasurer and enjoyed social time and a picnic supper. The 4 H Troopers met at the school house for business, recreation, and judging. projects will be shown at the County Fair. Rev Wynburn Smith and family from Brantford were guests of Rev and Mrs L W Klay. Cecil Wolf family visited Mr and Mrs Leon.

M. E. Volunteers Walter Bowen Will Moore Charles Fuller Wynburn Smith Brantford Ont Canada L. W. Klay Cecil Wolf Leon

Oberlin social notes from Oberlin Chil dren's Home visit and local guests

Mrs. P W Hall and son Donald and daughter Jean of Los Angeles Calif spent Wednesday to Friday as guests at the Oberlin Children s Home where Stone of Oberlin is employed. Two daughters visited Elyria Friday at Graydon Gregg and Joe Wickerman homes. Mr and Mrs John James Caldwell and Julia spent the weekend with Earl Friend Layton Curtice Charles Fuller and Charles Walters families. Louise Hall visited Oberlin with friends. Frank Brown of New York Civir accompanied by Ed Brown and family on a camping trip to Michigan. Mrs Oliver Herner of Luthington D spent Friday to Sunday with Mrs Will Moore and Mrs Will Bartter and families.

Earl Friend Layton Curtice Charles Fuller Charles Walters Louise Hall Oberlin Frank Brown New York Civir Ed. Brown Spencer Michigan

Eaton Attends Legion Convention and Washington Trip

Mr and Mrs A W Oldag and daughter Evelyn joined the Legion Convention in Columbus last week. They then drove to Washington D C via Skyline Drive through Virginia and returned via Gettysburg Pa. Also attending were George Cornish and Jack Lyon. Miss Marguerite Swan returned home after a week in Washington accompanied by her sister and friends from Apple Creek.

Eaton A. W. Oldag Evelyn Legion Columbus Washington, D. C Virginia Gettysburg George Cornish Jack Lyon Marguerite Swan Apple Creek

Picnic at Century Park Hosts Ladies' Guild Meeting

About fifty attended the Ladies' Guild picnic at Century Park on Thursday. A potluck dinner followed at noon with swimming and bingo as the afternoon diversions. First prize went to Mrs Blake Hicks and Mrs Lester Phelps took consolation. The next guild meeting will be at Mrs C H Swan's home on Wednesday evening September 15.

Ladies’ Guild Century Park Blake Hicks Lester Phelps Guild C. H. Swan

Vacationing in Europe and local social notes

Russell Cook of Washington DC employed in Rural Electrification Commission takes a six week European vacation visiting London Berlin Paris Geneva after visiting his brother in New York City. The column lists numerous local callers, visits, and a grange meeting with past year reviews and plans, concluding with a note of the next meeting on September 8.

Europe Russell Cook Rural Electrification Commission Washington, D. C Lester Cook New York City London Berlin Paris Geneva

Junior Grange Meeting At Town Hall With Displays

About twenty members of the juvenile Grange attended the regular meeting at the town hall. The group performed a degree for inspection and each member brought a collection of leaves butterflies or grain for display. Collections belonged to Verda Mae Martin Mary Cook and Evalyn Martin. A short program included a reading A Grandma Lesson by Mary Cornish and a play. Refreshments of ice cream and cake followed. The next meeting is set for Wednesday evening September 8.

Grange H. A Bicher Louis Mann John Leach Verda Mae Martin Mary Cook Evalyn Martin Mary Cornish

West View Notes and Local Visits Highlight Busy Week

West View residents report a minor motorcycle accident at West View Village crossing with hospital return home upcoming caucus at the village hall with unopposed mayor clerk treasurer marshal races and many council candidates. The week features fairs, trips, visits to Berea Columbus and Toronto as families share travel and civic events.

Local Social Roundup From Elyria and Nearby Areas

Belden family from Elyria spent Wednesday evening with the Klinects. Jeanne Wise visited Hazel Versoy in Lorain while Sharlene Wise stayed with Marjorie Brugge in Independence. Bruno Stebla and grandson Burton Spear of Toledo visited Herman Wise. Isaac Root place sold to Norwalk buyer. Mrs. Mary Pfeil and grandson William Spyder returned from Pennsylvania and New York trip. Sunday visitors at Joseph Grabenstetter’s included Klingshirn family of Avon Lake, Sieman and Grabenstetter families from Cleveland and LeMoyne, plus numerous others from Cleveland. Elisabeth Landin of Cleveland joined Herman Wise at weekend. Lee Mennell and daughter Gene of Lakewood visited Arthur Wise. A Cleveland buyer purchased Perry Goodman farm. Arthur and Mrs. Wagner of Lakewood visited William Law. Law spent days with daughter in Canton. Mrs. Kuhlman and Ornia of Cleveland called on Herman Wiese. Ben Smith and daughters Lois Rah Leona and Dorothy Shook of Massillon also noted.

Pennsylvania New York Joseph Grabenstetter Mra Klingshirn Avon Lake Frank Sieman Cleveland Frank Grabenstetter LeMoyne John Soyder Anna Johnson Robert Baechle Anna Baechle Robert Johnson Elisabeth Landin Herman Wise Lee Mennell Gene Lakewood Arthur Wise Perry Goodman Arthur Wagner William Law Bert Schroeder Canton Kuhlman Ornia Herman Wiese Ben Smith Lois Rah Leona Dorothy Shook Massilion

Social Visit Notes From Ohio Areas Friends and Relatives

On Friday Mr and Mrs Arthur Wise hosted visitors while Mary Margaret Corrine Ac ker from Toledo and Margaret Mary Ockely from Cleveland visited Mrs Joseph Grabenstetter. Thursday evening, George Ockely and daughter Claire of Cleveland called at the Grabenstetter home.

Arthur Wise Mary Margaret Corrine Acker Toledo Margaret Mary Ockely Cleveland Joseph Grabenstetter George Ockely Claire

Oberlin residents attend Sullivan Homecoming activities

Oberlin residents including Mrs. Charles Brooks and Mrs. Gar McRoberts joined the Sullivan Homecoming on Saturday. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kern visited Cleveland, while Husteds were hurt in a North Olmsted car wreck. Elyria couples and relatives gathered for weekend visits as Ashbys and Potters returned from Staunton Virginia.

Rogers Hosts 65th Birthday Party in Lorain Area

Grafton Rep P A Rogers was honored at a Sunday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Franklin Rust for his 65th birthday. Guests included Rogers family from Lorain and Rocky River, Elyria and Cleveland, with meals, a surprise afternoon visit, and a lovely gift. Nearby residents visited, and others were listed as callers and dinner guests in related notes.

Rep P. A. Rogers Franklin Rust Rogers Rust Harry Rogers Dwight Rogers Lorain Ernest Lamb Lakewood John Hoffman Allen Rocky River Harold Kelly Carol Ann Cleveland Glen Rogers Patsy Shirley Elyria Franklin Bust

Sunday Guests Across Cities Highlight Local Socials

Mrs. Anna Hosler and Akron couples spent Sunday in Cleveland while Clark guests visited the Wittenbergers of Atwater. Families from Cleveland, Penfield, Springfield, Bedford, Lakewood, and La Porte shared visits with local residents including the Shivelys, Bentons, Park, and Mennells. A Farm Bureau delegation, led by Sheldon, traveled to Camp Crag, and a group including Lehman, Kinnect, Sheldon, Campbell, and Powell headed to Eau Claire, Canada for a 10 day trip.

Anna Hosler C. J. Lehman Akron Cleveland John Clark Joe Wittenberger Atwater Albert Detorre William Machovina R. H. Pfeiffer Will Benton Penfield Leane Shively Chester Shively Springfield Oliver Shively Norvine Nichols Bedford L. Blantern Julius Sheldon Camp Crag Farm Bureau Leon Lehman Lee Kinnect Julias Sheldon Roscoe Campbell Merritt Powell Eau Claire Canada Bliss Stevens Marie Wilbur Thayer Mary Trenchard Lee Lennell Jay Dale Gene Lakewood J. D. Mennell Roy Robson Ada Dirlain Carrie Ogden la Porte Grace Park

West Dover Community Notes From Local Visits and Meetings

West Dover notes weekend visits include Mr and Mrs Clinton Fauver in Ashtabula and the Geigers with their son at Moyers farm Vermilion. Mrs Taylor of Akron cares for ill Addie Muche. Dunfords visit Lorense family in Detroit. Margie Eberling returns from Lakewood and Cleveland trip. Waldecker and Ed Eberling drive to Lakeside. Townsend meeting at U W S Hall Monday with Lakewood speaker on Hobo and Government. Clara Oil of Lynhurst visits Florence Floyd. both former North Olmsted teachers. Jack Eberling visits grandmother in Lakewood. Ladies Association of Congregational Church hosts tureen dinner. Mrs Gilbert Elliott improving. Nelson Elliott of Kent visits Dover Road home. Mrs Russell Hall and son of Olmsted visit Mrs Floyd. Jack Benham entertains guests Collie Sweat of Rocky River.

West Dover Clinton Fauver Ashtabula Clifford Geiger Moyers Farm Vermilion Taylor Akron Addie Muche Robert Dunford Arthur Lorense Detroit Margie Eberling Lakewood Cleveland Waldecker Elytia Ed. Eberling Lakeside Townsend U. W Hall Clara Oil Lynhurst Florence Floyd North Olmsted Jack Eberling Ladies Association The Congregational Church Gilbert Elliott Nelson Elliott Kent Walter Elliott Dover Road Russell Hall Son Olmsted F. Floyd Jack Benham Collie Sweat Rocky River

Penfield Fractures Right Leg

Jack Murphy of Cleveland who is spending the summer at the home of his uncle W. H. Myers fell and fractured his right leg. He received prompt medical attention and is resting at the Myers residence during the injury recovery period.

Penfield Jack Murphy Cleveland W. H. Myers

Republicans Hold Caucus At Town Hall Nominees Named

A Republican caucus met Friday evening at Town Hall with Howard Stephen nominated for clerk Bert Hastings for Justice of the Peace William Brouse Joe Browand A. J. Andrews for trustees Paul Johnson and Charles Blight for constables and Mrs Howard Andrews Blake Browand and Lawrence Betts for three new school board places. Visitors Saturday included Mr and Mrs L Suter of Chagrin Falls and others. Next Sunday is the last in the conference year at the Methodist Church and Rev F H Schott will give his farewell sermon at the Congregational Church after ten years with the church.

Dale Seeley Myron Barth Richard Jameyson Alta Hastings E. E. Bounds Matt Starr Stocker Orrin’ Kellogg Howard Stephen Bert Hastings Justice of the Peace William Brouse Joe Browand A. J. Andrews Paul Johnson Charles Blight Howard Andrews Blake Browand Lawrence Betts Howard Gore Congregational Church Rev. Schott

Local Social Notes Mix With Visits and Trip Plans

Wakeman and Elyria families host and visit over the weekend as friends and relatives gather at various homes. Anna Cooley finished summer school and heads to Athens then Marianna for a trip with C A Cooley and Alvin Barnes. Several households share dinners and company from Ceylon to Mantua and Akron within a busy rural community social calendar.

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Ladies’ Benevolent Society of Howard Barth Alvin Barth Medina County Parmaly B. W. Hileman Charotte McConnell G. A. Johnson Edith Greenbank Violet Pratt Sylva‘nas Parmaty Myron T. Herrick Syl la Grange Lois Gray George Foster Wellington Charles Foster Leland Heath C. W. Heath Charles Adams Paul Sage Margene Gordon Mayme Phelan James Charles Opfer Arthur Nizon Bert Woodworth Tra Bratten Seville Walter Straton Wadsworth Herbert Mantz Wilbur Nixon Delphos Frank Miller Elnor Taylor Clyde Taylor West Salem Albert Archer Lloyd Sanford Pawnee George Omerald Will Owens Homerville Sylvie Branker Edith Branker Chatham Ida Grissinger Minnie Kemery Kathleen Role Tiffin Mrs. John Role Ora Lysaght Bernard Cowley Clem Grats South Amherst W. R. Hawke George Harrison Earl Mulberger Olmsted Falla Emil Smith Arthur Franks Charles Yost Florence Pershing E. F. Mack Macka Rice’s Dam Pershing Morrison Asmond John, Rule Stanley Markus Walter Downs Josephine Komarek A .W. Oldag Addie Shuster Anne Case Clayton Lehman Olive Hopwood Marie Cornish Lydia Mack Ruth Mueller Philadelphia Grange News West View Oberlin Road Charles Brooks Beem Charles Hallouer Wood Kenneth Kern Ralph Husted Husted Martin Waller Arthur Younglas George Waller Gar McRoberts Lloyd Ashby Staunton Grafton Sarah Appleby Arthur, Bennett Herbert Bennett Sam Jackson Columbia Bar! Durkee Everett Hastings North Oberlin Fremont Dayiig Don Swartz Ruby Zimmerman W. C. Hitchcock J. H. Sheldon C. P. Hitchcock Mra Helen Murphy Wakeman Tee Baenwes Stendard Oil Finact Fire Serantes Sohio Atlas Tires Standard Oil Company Standard Oil Atlas
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