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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
5
Famed girls school in New Orleans and Louisiana announces closure this spring after more than a quarter century as a leading institution for young ladies. Miss Lottie Miller plans retirement following three decades of teaching. Portable scales are mentioned in context of desisting overweight trucks.
The Nation mourns the long time public servant Nicholas Longworth. A skilled organizer and strict party man, he shaped House leadership as a political force and trusted ally to Theodore Roosevelt through marriage to Alice Roosevelt. Ohio loses an illustrious son and the Republican party a bulwark of strength.
An article reviews parachute use and safety for air travel, noting Rockne crash links, ice propeller risks, and calls from Will Rogers and Congressmen Kelly and Le Guardia. It discusses practicality, training needs, and regulatory differences among Army Navy and commercial flights, while stressing engine reliability and pilot competency amid rising passenger miles and low fatalities.
The text critiques market language likening daily moves to a rabbit rather than a bear and notes misattributed causes for misfortune. It argues avoiding blame on heredity for conditions that are acquired traits and questions scrutiny of sudden deaths.
The section lists notable births and anniversaries including William Hazlitt born 1778 and Theophrastus Polk born 1806. It also mentions Lew Wallace and William Booth with brief notes on their roles and death dates. The page includes irregular OCR fragments and partially readable entries.
The text outlines a planned inspection by Matron Ramser and a team including Stars and Wworthy Matron from Ohio. It mentions Wellington ver Te heaginning at Gadeworth Tepreseir Bradies and a station open to all, with themes around garden clubs and flower rates. Sheffield, Toledo referenced as locations.
About 25 members of the Missionary Society of the Methodist church gathered Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Rosa Beckley and Mrs William Rodyard. The gathering featured greeting and discussion as they planned future activities and outreach.
The Wellington Firemen's benefit for the movie The Third Alarm at Lo-Net theatre earned 52.40, aiding four new shirts and caps for the unit. A report notes sale proceeds and the crew’s thanks to supporters. Also reported are local village wiring defects and health updates on Blanche Pheiffer Jones and hospital notices including James Hall and Seram Bork.
Music event at end of village features The Method with a group for duets. Local residents planned to attend a Sunday evening performance amid a mix of songs and duets likely to attract neighbors and visitors.
A truck and trailer overturned on the Washington Brighton road near Comstock after a late traveler's mishap. Emergency crews were dispatched, and the driver reported minor injuries as the vehicle blocked the roadway. Authorities investigated the cause of the accident and cleared the scene after stabilizing the wreck.
Ruth Pillivant a Wellington ninth grader suffered a painful ankle injury yesterday noon during a tennis class on the campus. A. W. Shields was unanimously re elected Wellington schools superintendent for three more years at 3300 dollars annually. Principal D G Swanger received a one year contract offer. Shields may extend contracts to current teachers with no pay raises due to the school’s financial status.
The Junior High school will present their musicale in the school auditorium this evening. The orchestra, glee clubs and several soloists will be featured under the direction of Miss Bernice Schowelgerdt. Fred Greetham has bought Mary Hoger’s Prospect street property and will move his family next week. Mr and Mrs Fred Greetham with children visited Mrs M Miller in Fremont on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Dale Allen and son, who have been at the Farrar home for weeks, have gone to Spencer for a few days.
church services set for April 12 include Sunday School, prayer and worship led by Rev. I H Amore. Needle Guild meeting hosted by Mrs Gust Smith with Easter table decor and a tureen dinner. numerous dinner guests and visits noted among South Ridge residents and neighboring towns. The royal clocks of England, numbering about 1900, are currently undergoing cleaning.
An absent-minded passenger abandoned a hurdy-gurdy in a trolley car. It was turned over to George Nelson, head of Boston Elevates Lost and Found, and later recovered by the owner.
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