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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1939
Page
11
A fragmented excerpt notes De A L Lewis, representing an organization, arguing that the lack of opportunity for most Germans to pursue peace led their rulers to plunge Germany into war. The text hints at preparation through collective effort by middle class Americans.
Dr. Lewis reviewed the movement’s progress since its June 29 launch by Dr. Walter B. Pitkin and discussed plans for Pitkin’s return for a town meeting to discuss home questionnaires. Short talks were given by Everett Witham and Gilbert.
Wellington residents Mr and Mrs Mohrman dominated the honey department at the Ohio State Fair winning the sweepstakes prize with five firsts and four seconds across 14 classes. Mrs Mohrman also earned 15 dollars in baked goods, the top individual sum in that division.
Curren and Witham reported generally favorable feedback from those contacted. Curren believes the movement will benefit the younger generation. J. E. Neuger, Pitkin's right hand man for 14 months in developing the movement, spoke and noted that additions to the Elyria committee will be considered based on questionnaire suggestions, with several young people active in commerce and industry likely to join.
City council referred to the planning commission a petition from Bell Court residents asking the city to accept Bell Court from Lake Avenue to the city limits. Nine residents signed the petition.
Nine exhibitors competed in Lorain County honey entries. Gov. Brick and state officials John Brown and Lottie Randolph were greeted by Charles Reese as each exhibitor presented baskets of honey. Local entrants included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Van Hamn of Amherst and Mr. and Mrs. William Eddy of Lorain. Mohrmans served honey ice cream for Bee and friends during the event.
WPA officials request Elyria city contribute 25 dollars monthly to the housekeeping aid project headquartered at 1012 Sixth street Lorain. The program provides emergency housekeeping aid and training for relief families, with 41 aids in Lorain and 31 in Elyria aiding 161 Lorain families and 131 Elyria families. The motion, read by Mayor Joseph Q. Petro, was sent to the finance committee for review.
The North Olmsted Parent Teachers Association will resume meetings after the summer holiday with the first session planned for Wednesday. The notice invites members to attend and participate in upcoming school activities and programs.
Wellington Ohio September meeting of ten Auxiliary members at Town Hall. Jane Clara, president, names Auditing committee Rutheda Obrig Peart Garrett Lilian McQuate and Nominating Abs Marjorie McCaf frey NeNe Hachen Dorotha West. Grace Edwards’ absence forfeits bank fund. I E Downey to host September 20. Next regular Auxiliary meeting to release hall cleaning to cleaners due to new curtains and sanitary hall preparations.
A list of Polish names and places with approximate pronunciations. Includes presidents ambassadors ministers and cities such as Moscicki Smigly Rydz Lukasiewicz Raczyński Chojnice Ciechanow Czestochowa Gdansk Glewicz Grudziadz Katowice Krakow Miejsce Rakow Teschen and nearby towns with simplified phonetic cues for English speakers.
At eight this Friday night September 13 officers for the North Olmsted Grange are listed: President Mrs R W Elliott and others. An inspection by deputy G Picard will occur at 8:30 p m at the town hall with the fifth degree team from Cuyahoga County exemplifying work at Belden. Members include Mrs O S Upp as captain and Mary Hampson Anna Baumgart Mae Harper on the team.
Mrs Anna Parnell will host an all day Home Economics group meeting at her residence on Tuesday September 12. Nearby visitors include Mr and Mrs Lloyd Yesberger and son from Pittsburgh who stayed with Mrs Yesberger's mother Mrs Ella Yes berger. Also present were Prof Adolph DeWerth and his brother Henry from Pittsburgh at their father Dr DeWerth's home on Butternut Ridge road. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Richard Salisbury of Reading and Mr and Mrs Earl Donaldson of Lorain road. The North Olmsted Business Men's Association plans its next noon meeting at the Coe building on Wednesday September 13 at 1230 PM and the Kiwanis Club will meet there Monday September 11 at 630 PM.
George Dague formerly of R. E. Campbell farm died suddenly Friday at home near Jeromesville. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon. Clinton Starr of Seattle arrived Friday to join his wife at the Ada Sherburne residence. Leola Mohrman of Cleveland visited Perry Mohrman over the weekend. Mrs. A. G. Mills and Mrs. Earl Davidson with Ruby Ann called on Hugh Sweets and L. A. Mohrman in Elyria Sunday evening. Mrs. L. D. West went with Neil Jones to air races Sunday. Dorothy Mills visited L. A. Mohrman in Elyria. Leonarda Schubert to enter Andrews Institute for girls at Willoughby Sept 10. Gifford family moved to Cleveland for Frances to attend school.
Twenty one members met Tuesday night to rehearse for the District convention at Wellington Congregational church all day Tuesday October 3. President Mrs. Anna Sorensen named a registration and souvenirs committee of Mrs. Lettie Stevick Mrs. Bertha Coats and Mrs. Bertha Perkins.
Mrs. Blanche Hales underwent a serious operation in Lodi hospital Wednesday morning. Marjorie Seeley and Andy Pete of Brighton had tonsilectomies at the Clinic this week. Donald Maybaugh of Lincoln Street is at home with laryngitis. Minnie Wells is living with Mr and Mrs Charles Voxtheimer on Barker Street. Mr and Mrs John Wight with their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Tennant of Cleveland returned by auto from the California Fair. Edward Hughes and Miss Dorothy Hughes and Mrs Jennie Winters of Sullivan returned Tuesday night from Harlingen Texas and a trip through Mexico visiting Carl Dague and other points of interest. Mrs Dague was formerly Evelyn Winters, a Wellington teacher. Grace Roedel is ill at her Courtland Street home.
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