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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1924
Page
9
Marion observes Armistice Day with a large demonstration by the Hird McGinnis Post 162 American Legion. Out of town speakers and a parade are planned, plus flag poles up to sixty feet will line business streets for elevated patriotic displays.
Miss Ora McKee resigns as secretary of Steubenville YWCA to take up duties with the same organization in Rochester New York.
Daly News Letter reports Labor Day crowds swarmed Tia Juana across the border as customs officers counted over 10,000 cars entering Lower California. Saloons and beer gardens drew large crowds while gambling remained restricted. The town, seen as an American Main Street in Mexico, showcased hospitality, social classes, and a free-spirited crowd until the border restrictions apply at night.
In Amherst on September 20 a Congregational ladies group formed a Missionary Society at Mrs. Mayme Blum's Spring Street home. Mrs. Eastman opened the meeting, devotionals were led by Mrs. Hasiman, readings followed, and a nominating committee including Mrs. Powers Mrs. Eastman and Mrs. Charles Miller was chosen to select officers to be announced next meeting. Members voted to hold meetings on the third Friday of each month.
Florence Schaeffer was honored at her aunt's home in Amherst on September 19 as 20 guests from the Joy Foot club helped celebrate her 16th birthday. Prizes went to Madeline Dane and Florence Frederick with Mayme Sharp receiving a booby prize. A luncheon and autumn-decorated table followed a large birthday cake.
Funeral rites for Herman Bodman pioneer resident of Amherst were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev. Father Elsehen officiating. Interment followed in Calvary Cemetery under O. H. Baker’s supervision. Pallbearers included John Moore John Niecen Dick Schaeffer W J Bodman Martin Bauer and Jacob Hengen. Amherst personals note visits and travels among residents and community updates.
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