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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1933
Page
2
A letter calls for a depositors committee to aid Elyria banks, aiming to inform depositors about State banking rules, build confidence, and recommend actions to the banking department. The piece notes broad civic stakes, slow improvements, and a hoped for prompt announcement to restore normal banking conditions.
A biennial conference on financial matters warned that the downturn in estate values hits institutions, including churches, long after the mood lifts. Leroy A. Mershon cited that 73 percent of public bequests made in 25 years are reduced or never paid due to weak securities, reshaping gifts to colleges, welfare groups, and hospitals.
President Roosevelt supports a national blue sky law to regulate interstate securities offerings and promote full publicity. The plan envisions extending protection to more exchanges and requires registration and approval for stocks and bonds sold across state lines. Critics note many risky issues evade major boards and call for stronger federal oversight.
A fragmented verse declares the Silent Observer Clipper ships and their crew. It mentions sailors and waves, a siren, and themes of the sea. The text alludes to hardship, storm, and a plea for courage on a voyage.
A fragmented reminiscence mentions Mrs Brown visiting, a caller, and a cup of sugar. The account alludes to high hats and a remark about boosting ceilings, suggesting social idle chatter and casual exchanges in a bygone setting.
A collage of quotes on aging and society appears alongside a list of TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES featuring historic figures such as William White David Burnet and Dorothea Lynden. The fragmentary text also riffs on mothers memory and public life with light homegrown irony.
In Oberlin the First Church divided 74 to 74 on approving a vested choir after remodeling. The decision was postponed for two weeks. Amherst reports a new stone quarry is expected to open soon on the Bruce Petty farm near the Coates property.
Rev. N D Bigelow resigns as rector of St Andrew's Episcopal Church and will take a pastorate in Anderson Indiana on May 1. The parish with 319 communicants has grown under his leadership. Flood relief donations in Lorain total 1 774 10. The fishermen's strike ends tomorrow with 100 men returning to work under the same wage and conditions.
Rumors rise about whether the New York Central Railroad will proceed with a proposed new depot this year. A railway legal representative has heard nothing definite. Also noted is completion of work raising the tracks through the city and a final mortgage burning by the Elks Lodge on Second Street tomorrow night.
The Lorain County Memorial Bridge proposal triggers a lengthy fight awaiting opening of an injunction suit in Judge A R Webber's court. Elra's fire losses for Q1 1928 total 3 721 4096 compared with 3 384 2384 in Q1 1927.
A death of a philanthropist at age 92 is noted alongside historical milestones. The Somme battle ended in 1918, commercial transmission of pictures by wire began in 1935, and Gerald Chapman, the "million-dollar bandit," was executed for murder in 1926.
Admiral Luke McNamee born Mt Hope Wisconsin 69 years ago Louis K Liggett born Detroit 58 years ago Prof George P Baker born Providence 67 years ago William T Barbour born Detroit 56 years ago John G Lonsdale born Memphis 61 years ago Carl E Grunsky born San Joaquin County California 78 Dr Curtis Hidden Page born Greenwood Missouri 63 years ago Robert Esherwood born New Rochelle New York 37 years ago
The passage describes individuals born on this day as solitary, brooding, and prone to strong emotions. It notes potential violent temper, vigorous desires, and a tendency toward strenuous action with possible survival in sparsely settled regions, ending in such places.
The Boeing Airplane Company in Seattle produced 185 aircraft in 1932 setting new standards for military and commercial design. The fleet of transports will reach 175 mph top speed and serve United Air Lines routes between Seattle California and the East. A new army contract valued around 1.2 million dollars will keep the factory busy for months.
Dean Frederick Padelford of the University of Washington discovered a two century hidden Spenser work after seeing a London catalogue listing at $25. The book, a rare Edmund Spenser volume, arrived to reveal a value between $10,000 and $59,600.
The district attorney's office launches an inquiry to determine if Louis Bergson, brother of Grover C. Bergdoll, is a draft dodger and gold hoarder. Bergson, an attorney and stock broker who changed his name, was found with a F190 Av0 gold certificate after a dispute with an acquaintance.
Counciman D E Rankin urged adjournment last night and said the council will reconvene tomorrow to consider several measures. He warned the mayor’s program covers only 33000 of a 50000 deficit and additional funding steps are needed.
Harold Red Grange says Mel Tien, All-America center of Washington State 1930 Coast champions, is the finest center he faced in his football career. Tien also spent two seasons in the pros with the New York Giants.
A city ordinance to send indigent hospital cases to the Elyria Clinic was defeated 5 to 4 by council. Supporters argued 65 cents daily per patient savings and patient preference for the Clinic, while opponents cited economy concerns and voted against.
Medford Oregon report from the weather observer says Crater Lake snow lies sixteen feet deep on the run. Little snow fell in February, but more is expected before spring. The national park will not be opened to motor travel until late spring.
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