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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1936
Page
9
In Loen Norway a massive rock slide from a 6000 foot peak shattered Nesdal and Boda villages. A tidal wave flooded land, sank a steamer, and destroyed bridges. Ninety homes were reduced to remnants as rescue teams from Oslo and Bergen worked amid blocked roads.
Carl H. Thierry, 31, a Fireman on the Steamship Lakewood from Sandusky Ohio, drowned Sunday when he stumbled and fell overboard near Buffalo.
In the Capital Theatre revue Sing, Baby, Sing variety show features laughs songs and romance. Cast stars include Alice Fave Michael Whalen Adolphe Menjou Ted Healy and Patsy Kelly in the lively program.
Jos Penner and Jack Oakie head a comedy cast in Collegiate opening tomorrow at the Lincoln Theatre. Oakie plays a Broadway playboy who inherits a girls boarding school in the production.
Current July steel industry payrolls show 514700 employees with average hourly earnings of 57.3 cents, about 16 percent above 1979 levels and 30 percent higher payrolls for the first seven months of 1935 versus 1934. Wage earners totaled 457100, up nearly 48000 from 1929, when average pay was 65.4 cents per hour.
Monday radio lineup lists WFAM and WHE stations with a slate of programs from 5:00 pm to midnight. Shows include Old Man Sunshine, Jack Armstrong Gov Darer, Sportsman, Uncle Ezra, Fibber McGee, The Contented Hour, Ramos and Andy, Soft Ball Champ, Craig Bend, Candulla Band, and Midnight Reserve with various entertainers and bands.
Mr and Mrs Harry Shafer and son of Cleveland visited the former's parents Mr and Mrs William Shafer in Wakeman. Mrs Dora Pomeroy stayed with Mr and Mrs Harold Pitts in Pittsfield. Several other local visits traced including McFee of Cleveland to J C Canfield and Wade Freeland moving into Arthur Witzlaben's house on Pleasant Street.
Jim Harkins known as Uncle Jim of the Family Ford act and vaudeville star now manages and appears on major network amateur hours. Born May 28 1883 in Philadelphia he built a long career on circuits and radio before returning to entertainment and later exploring chiropractics with wife. He jokes about four chins and dreams of a big corporation while enjoying sodas on Long Island.
Mary Buckler and Charles Bement wed in Kentucky on Saturday afternoon with families M E Buckley and C E Bement. Visiting A F Lindbeck party from West Virginia at C S Clark Sr home. Reading Circle held tea with Mrs Clark Sr hosting. Division No. 3 met at Mrs Pratt Beecher’s home with eight members and three guests. General Society to meet on River Street parsonage September 18 with Division No. 3 hosting. Mrs Walter Chappell and daughter visiting Myron Shelton. Over 600 served at St Mary’s Paris Labour Day chicken dinner. several thousand visitors. John Guthrie and sons Jack Thomas spent Labor Day with T J Mockler Jr. Robert Hoyt family in Norwalk and Ceylon Junction. Ruth Filkins and others began Business College in Oberlin. Mrs Julia Carter of Norwalk visiting Hattie Ellis Raymond Shinski. W J Benson and Henry Opfer in New London Wednesday evening.
Kathryn Strohmeier daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Strohmeier Washington street married Merle Jacobs Cleveland in a quiet 3 p m wedding at St Josephs church parsonage Rev James Smith officiating Attendants Miss Lucille Sheen and Robert Strohmeier The couple will live in Cleveland attended by local music circle friends and radio figures at the ceremony and dinner
A Lutheran Home for the Aged dedication service was held at Dover High School auditorium on Dover road near Cleveland. The Ladies' Aid Society plans a Thursday church parlor meeting and the Junior Walther League will gather at the church parlors on Friday evening.
The Mary Martha class of the Congregational church will meet with the Misses Minnie and Helen Sabiers on Tenney avenue. A Roosevelt Carey Club rally is planned in Town Hall Park if weather allows, otherwise in the assembly room. Knights of Pythias will resume activities after recess and all members are urged to attend.
The mid week prayer service and Bible study will be held at the church at 7 45 Wednesday evening. The Sunday School board will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs William Schmithkons.
Mr and Mrs F. Kreeger of Cleveland avenue entertained at a one o'clock dinner Sunday. Guests included John Yatello of Dover Rev Henry Marty and Karl Sabliers. Mr and Mrs Kreeger and family were present.
Miss Dorothy Cox of the American Embassy in Havana arrives at her parents’ Elyria Avenue home for a month’s vacation. A six o’clock luncheon in her honor is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Cox, with guests including A. L. Bauer and family, A. J. Bauer, C. C. Bauer, Mary Pippert, Katherine Reis, and Cor families.
Lorain hosts a Thursday 6 39 pm meeting of Young Men's Republican clubs with guest speaker Tom Herbert of Columbus and a corn roast to follow the talk.
Leo Coleman admitted, discharge for Leo Coleman noted. Discharged: Mrs J C Aldrich, Milan Avenue, Milan Street. Mrs Thomas Fazey discharged to South Amherst.
Mrs Ida Gold of Alexandria Indiana visits Amherst friends including Mr and Mrs H A Williams. Rev and Mrs C E Van Puffelin and daughter from Brussels Belgium visited Amherst. Misses Marcella Kelch Florence Brucker Germaine and Agnes Lahiff plan a week motor trip through Kentucky and the south. Mr and Mrs R Berk depart on Canadian trip. John Vaitello Dover weekend guest of Karl Sabiers. Armin Lindenmeyer of Cleveland visits Amherst.
The Penfield Parent-Teachers Association opened the new school year with a business session in which elected president George Devereaux resigned. Vice president is Principal Zellars. secretary Mrs. Thalia Sooy. treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Browand. Refreshments served.
The annual inspection of Pen field Grange will be held Wednesday night September 16. A large attendance is desired.
The September meeting of the Senior League occurs this evening at the church parlors. The 11th annual convention of the Evangelical Women's Union Ohio District will meet at St. John's church Cleveland Tuesday through Thursday. Men are invited to join Mr and Mrs C J Ehrman at their Nakomis Park cottage. Participants should assemble at seven with transportation provided. Circle 2 will visit Mrs John Dellefield and Mrs Minnie Nickel Thursday at Ernst road. The choir rehearses Friday at 7 30. Youth Day marks the 34th anniversary of the league with a special service next Sunday morning.
Miss Jennie Frederick of N Main Street graduates from Peen Tri class of 735 leaves for an East visit and will enroll September 21 in the National Bible Institute in New York City to pursue a three year missionary course. Her brother Edward will enter his second year and also aims to become a missionary.
Mrs H A Finnegan of Milan Avenue will host Circle 2 of St Ann's Society this evening. The Holy Named society senior group meets at the school hall tonight, with junior members planned for Tuesday. The PTA holds its first school year meeting at 2:39 Tuesday afternoon at the school hall. all mothers are urged to attend.
In Bend Oregon authorities investigate unusual wildlife incidents the forest ranger described a deer chasing a bobcat and a California tourist recounts a cougar attacking his car on a mountain highway.
A birch bark canoe believed to have served as a dispatch boat on Lake Erie during the War of 1812 was found at Edenville Michigan by Frank L Wixem a local water power operator. The report notes the rapid flow of new facts from physical sciences and calls the West’s energy tied to youth and optimism.
Rev. C. E. VanPuffelin of Belgium spoke at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church on The Need of a Vision and the Vision we Need. His wife, formerly Miss Irma Lindenmeyer of Amherst, sang two vocal solos. During Sunday School Mrs. Frederick Deiner and Miss Ruth Fieckner performed two piano and organ duets and Miss Flecker played the organ solo.
An important business meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society will be held at the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ernest Binting will entertain members of the Queen Esther class at her home on Elyria Avenue Thursday evening.
The Congregational Society will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Leo Rowley. Lunch will be served.
The Methodist Society hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Howard Stephen's home with twenty four ladies in attendance. Lunch was served by Mrs. Park, Mrs. Starr, Mrs. Berkey and Mrs. Stephen. Guests included Mrs. Eglin, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Leach and Mrs. Sooy.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones visited the latter s uncle Martin Wandel Wednesday at North Baltimore Ohio Mrs Lara Thorpe and Miss Ruth Thorpe of Los Angeles California who has been visiting her sister Mrs E L Pierce and called Friday on Mrs P B Davison left for
The field day event at Cascade Park scheduled for last Saturday was postponed due to bad weather and will be held next Saturday. Al J. Stodgrass, junior recreational supervisor, announced the revised plan. The program includes contests for freckles and redheads and several other events with prizes for winners.
Calif Saturday notes Gilbert Betts from U S S Texas visiting in the home of his brother Lawrence and sister Mrs Hart Ferriman will depart Sept 20 for California where he is stationed. Various students and relatives travel between Cleveland Kent State Wooster Baldwin Wallace and Baltimore with visits from Lyman Shaw and Philip Bobel family dinners and park outings in Hinckley as well as a Los Angeles visit by Charles Gow and son to see sister Mrs Philip Bobel.
Mrs Bert Myers and Mrs Jim Rebmen and others called on Mrs Rebecca Heilman in the E E Augerman home during the week. Mrs Heilman is reported a little better. Mrs Alva Shewell and children from Munsey Indiana visited relatives here. Agnes White of Cleveland spent the weekend with her parents Orlo and Mrs White. Dr R Aldrich made a business trip to Detroit. Miss Wilda Moore leaves for Akron for a nine month stenography course.
The ladies' prayer meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Garthe on Hazel Street. Regular services are set for Wednesday and Friday evenings. Attendees of the Crusader rally in Dover on Saturday include Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Muth and daughter Lila, Mrs. George Garthe, Oscar Klingenmeier, and Rev. Henry Marty.
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