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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1933
Page
2
A collage of humorous epigrams and jokes about fashion vanity bathing beauties and a Denver mayor's sea level remark. It also notes walking as healthful but dangerous and comments on dressers and restraint in wit.
George Bernard Shaw praises the Institute of Human Relations proposed to remove divorce courts and mediate readjustment. Ben B Lindsay reports Shaw urged the plan to spread nationwide, criticized coconvivial terms, and noted Shaw’s interest in American criminal procedure amid broader political tensions.
Governor Gifford Pinchot unveils a sweeping bill to curb public utilities claiming a $36 million annual overcharge. The plan creates a reorganized utilities commission with broad powers over rate setting contracts and securities, and favors municipally owned entities while extending charters to 69 years. Pinchot seeks Senate confirmation of appointees and criticizes past leadership.
Utah reports Great Salt Lake, the world second largest dead sea, shrinking as irrigation and industry divert water from its three inflows. The lake covers 1750 square miles, drops five feet yearly, and remains about 23 percent salt, with salts and minerals recovered from residues.
The April meeting of the Middle Ridge Parent-Teacher Association will be held at the school house on Friday evening April 21. Werner Zich of Amherst, president of the county PTA, will attend and speak. Music by Harlan Brown and Robert Burns of Elyria and a reading of My Darling Nellie Gray by Ruth Herrmann and Hannah Ehrovan are on the program.
Tenants of municipal houses in Hamilton Scotland oppose a plan to base rents on their incomes. The council has submitted questionnaires on earnings but tenants refuse to answer, saying their incomes and house values are private matters.
President Roosevelt pushes a vast reorganization cutting bloat and trimming bureaus. Under budget director Douglas the plan sets department spending caps with pay reductions totaling 100 million. Four key departments Post Office Agriculture Commerce and Interior see major economies while essential services are preserved. Critics predict political opposition but the president prioritizes national economy, signaling possible early mistakes to be corrected later.
Ruth Bryan Owen is appointed minister to Denmark, becoming the first woman in the United States to hold a high diplomatic post. The choice is seen as a tribute to Bryan's memory and as a milestone that suggests women’s role in public service will grow.
The piece reflects on monuments to unknown war heroes and the broader idea that many noble acts go unsung. It notes that public gratitude often arrives late, yet local communities recognize genuine worth in those who serve them quietly. It contrasts public acclaim with private praise and warns against glorifying rogues.
A reckless driver nearly struck a tax collector in a French village and was dragged into a river by angry bystanders. The incident serves as a sharp warning to careless motorists in the area.
A western town reports a pinochle game endured for fifteen years. The Dayton Daily News notes such longevity would be unlikely in bridge where players must pause to learn changing rules.
A garbled dialogue references Rome burning, Nero, and a dog named Towser. The text mentions a teacher and a tailor, with lines about obedience and orders tied to Congressman Barronage, creating a disjointed, uncertain historical snippet.
A sailor recalls pirate era duties and a startling confession from a dear old lady dialogue. The exchange reveals a ship's optician role and a grim threat if marriage does not occur. The tale closes with a remark on brain testing for balance and judgment.
Fragmentary list of anniversaries and birth or death dates for historical figures, including Roger Saerman a Connecticut T S senator born Newton Maze now New Haven with July 22 1792, plus several other names and scattered dates across the 18th through 20th centuries.
An unclear OCR excerpt references speech by a local official and mentions hostilities. Key names, places, and dates are unreadable, leaving only scattered terms related to a regional discussion and potential tensions. No concrete events or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable text.
Harry and Esther Holmes transfer property to Edward A Ennis and Winifred Ennis at Sumset 1&7 Eagle Point Lake Avon Lake. Emil and Emma Jantz convey Eleventh Street Elyria to Marr Brunn. Rollin D Turner sublets 2 Carlisle Homes Allotment Carlisle Township to Elaine Ann Morison.
The 16th Swedish Industrial Fair will be held in Othenburg May 20-28. A large number of exhibitors is expected, more than 372 in 1932, and last year’s attendance of 70 909 could rise again due to new exhibits. Special exhibits focus on architecture and applied arts, motors and engines, and advertising.
Waltham Massachusetts War ren D Whitcomb of the Massachusetts State College field station advocates using hotbeds blown by lead insulated wires under soil controlled by a thermostat for early spring planting in cold climates.
In Petersburg Indiana Mrs Norman Payne was cut on the head when stove pipes toppled as she poured coal oil into the fire. The blast shook other family members from bed but caused no serious injuries.
In Urbana a man named Weck was knocked and wounded when his horse slipped on icy pavement. The horse fell first and Weck, trying to help, slipped with the animal. The horse rolled onto Weck, crippling him, then stood up and appeared unhurt.
A brief item notes the 1881 death of Benjamin Disraeli Earl of Beaconsfield, a prominent English statesman, and references the 1903 Kishineff Russian program in a compact summary of events.
Dr John Grier Hibben Princeton University president emeritus born Peoria 72 years ago. Paul P Harris Chicago lawyer who started Rotary born Neenane Wis. 65 years ago. Judson King Washington writer born Waterford Pa 61 years ago. George Gibbs New York consulting engineer born Chicago 72 years ago. Dr Samuel Avery University of Nebraska chancellor emeritus born Lemoille HA 65 years ago. Prof James S Childers Birmingham novelist traveler born there 34 years ago. Constance Talmadge Brooklyn film star born 35 years ago.
This portrait describes a practical person who finds pleasure in persistent action and overcomes obstacles in life. They aim high, work toward lofty goals, and are likely to raise children who achieve greater success.
Lorain County commissioners halted TB testing on cattle pending a fair appraisal of condemned stock. Farmers protest state appraisals as too low after a meeting near Oberlin questioned values and questioned influence on cattle buyers. The halt stopped further payments from a $3,500 testing appropriation.
Lorain County plans spring testing for about 23 500 head of cattle to protect an accredited dairy rating for markets. If tuberculin is found in over 0.5 percent, a retest within six days is required. Condemned cattle are slaughtered and farmers receive partial compensation, with example figures showing a cow valued at 59 dollars selling for 20 dollars after state payment.
The report notes a book titled Cohen Comes First slated for release in May. It highlights the author and publishing plans, signaling a forthcoming title in the spring catalog.
Mrs. Mary Meuller of Delta returned home Sunday after spending the past two weeks with relatives in Amherst and this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Bechtel and son Kenneth were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Q. Schmitkens and daughter of Lake Avenue.
Several large German banks have agreed to extend credits totaling nearly 52.6 million dollars to the Soviet government to help meet Soviet maturities in Germany this year.
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