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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1936
Page
7
A mosaic of snatches from New York Day by Day includes unemployment woes among cartoonists with high weekly contracts, literary notes on Edith Sitwell, and reflections on culture from Browne and Sitwell. It also features a lively birthday list and horoscopes noting practical persistence and ambition.
A satirical recall of fashion and stage figures from 1930s columns, mentioning Peter Arno and Stevens or similar illustrators. It notes sharp portraits of trendy women on Broaduar corners, critiques a play with Margaret Anglin, and strings together scenes of family life, cabaret, and media publicity with wry humor. The piece closes with a quip from the Radio Good-Will Court and a copyright notice from 1936.
Salinas, Cal. B A Madson head of the agronomy division of the University of California explains to would-be growers that hemp cultivation violates California anti narcotic laws. He notes the hemp flower yields hashish a narcotic drug favored by Mexicans Orientals Egyptians and some Americans.
Mayor D A Baird vetoes an ordinance that would transfer part of the city's indigent hospital business to the Elvira clinic. City Solicitor Harvey Cheney provides an opinion noting the clinic does not offer free service to indigents, while Elyria Memorial Hospital does. The editors applaud Cheney’s thorough legal analysis and argue Elyria Memorial, a non profit mercy institution, belongs to the city’s indigent care and should be funded to operate.
Akron Beacon Journal reports Dotted Line officials and Congressman Don Harter return to Akron to shore up reelection support and denounce lines and the Townsend platform. The piece criticizes organized minority and questionnaire tactics as threats to independent judgment and democratic government, arguing leaders lack courage and wisdom when pressured by external groups.
Nebraska adopted a unicameral plan after a long battle and New York felons will soon vote on a resolution to study a one house legislature. Proponents say it eliminates lobbying through a second chamber and would gain prestige by ending backpassing in the two house system. Lawmakers recognize imperfections and seek improvement. the proposal highlights weaknesses and may be worthwhile.
The editor of Today argues unemployment is the real campaign issue and that the party offering the best plan to reduce joblessness will win. He suggests mass unemployment could define future politics and the fate of government and economic systems hinges on how this problem is handled.
Amherst area items report Legion planning a junior or senior high bar sending program to Columbus during the last ten days of June with 700 to 1,100 attendees and a $12,549 vendor cost. Memorial Day observance plans. Circle One Congregational Church bridge results. WeMis Benefit Association gathering. Senior Chapel notice. Amateur Night announced by PTA. obituary for Maria Moser, 75, of Quarry Road, Russia Township, died at Amherst Hospital with services scheduled.
St Peters Evangelical and Reformed church Ladies Aid Society members traveled to Henrietta Radon to attend funeral rites for Donald Briil after being called away from church events. Attendees included Mrs. George Baus Mrs. C E Schmidt Mrs. O H Baker and others. neighbors Mr and Mrs Georg Pauler of Hammond Ind and George Bakiar of Streeter Ill also joined. The Sunflower girls class at First Evangelical Sunday School met Elaine Brunce with Kathryn Kuhn as substitute teacher and plans announced for a March 15 meeting at the Van Nurs home.
Laws Hassel and others transfer properties to Edmund Knevier and related parcels on Lexington Avenue in Lorain. Union Savings and Loan transfers to John A. Ragan and others on Lexington Avenue. Rush McCienas Manderville concerns Avon Township. E H Goodrean to H C Freshwater and others on Lakeside Avenue Lorain. The Port Range to Vasile and View Subdivision. Gurnie F Randall to Vairin G Randall on East Erie Avenue Lorain. Michael Kienzle to 2 Zocchi Lot 37 Block 23 Central Division Sheffield Township. Alice Gilder et al to Elzie M Hartzier on Belder Avon Road Ridgeville Township. Weslakian Inc to Edward E Parson Jr on Edgewood Drive Avon Lake Village. George H Lang et al to Herman H Wellert on Chestnut Ridge Road Ridgeville Township. Ona Section 6 Mortgage Company et al. ITE Clear.
A compiled notice lists notable birthdays and deaths including Johnn Burt pioneer of Michigan born in Wales died 1986 in Detroit and Frank J. Navin Detroit Tigers owner born Adrian Michigan died 1933. Also referenced are Richard Harding Davis 1916 death and others with births spanning New York Philadelphia Boston and Nevada figures.
Stasi's Lutheran men attended a meeting of the Lorain enuntr Lutheran Men's Society at Zion Lutheran Lorain. A program and social hour were featured with members from St. Joan's Elyria St. Paul Amherst and Zion Lorain. The Junior Walther League met at church parlors with topic discussion. Discharges: Robert Wabischke Vermilion R D i: Orville Camp Springfield C
Mrs. Clara Fitts of Roxbury maintains a doll collection in her home that numbers over 300 pieces. The dolls span various historical periods and originate from around the world, with ages ranging from ten years to mere months.
The men of the Foursquare church will meet tonight at H A Williams home on Shupe avenue. A quartet from the Lorain County Gospel Male chorus will provide special numbers at the church service tomorrow evening.
Coral Gables Florida mezzo soprano Gladys Swarthout says diet can prevent divorce. She described diet as the best way of insuring a happy marriage during her visit.
The Middle Ridge Community club met at the schoolhouse for an amateur program followed by refreshments. W C Bechiel celebrated his seventy seventh birthday with a family dinner for thirteen. Various local residents visited relatives and attended Easter gatherings. Funeral rites were held for George Jenne in Elmira on Friday, with ties to Mrs Sarah Richmond of Middle Ridge. Rev Merle Hares of Amherst called on friends Tuesday.
A Milwaukie judge dismissed Leo Brzezinski on a habitual drunkenness charge after a wife’s interjection “That's not long enough” during sentencing by Judge George E. Paze. Brzezinski faced a 30-day jail term before dismissal.
A commanding elderly woman directs a team of ten street cleaners to clear slush, creating a safe crossing path. The workers promptly carry out the task, ensuring a clear route for her crossing.
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