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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1934
Page
2
The notice lists carriage rates for a Three Centery newspaper carrier boy at 3 cents per copy, 2.00 per year by road daily outside Elyria in Lorain and adjoining counties, and 24.00 per year within the state of Ontario. The text reflects early 20th century pricing and regional delivery terms.
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce reports March production reaching the highest level since September 1929 with 262,156 cars and trucks. Employment rose to a peak for the period and first quarter output totals 339,128, up 4 percent from last year despite labor troubles and heavy unfilled orders.
Eighteen young cedars from Syria arrived in Washington to honor American aid to the Near East. Planted at Arlington National Cemetery, they symbolize gratitude for generous assistance over the years. The gesture underscores that the value lies in the giver’s thought rather than the gift itself.
Captain Flavel M. Williams receives the American Museum of Safety gold medal for his fog camera. Commodore Randall notes its infrared system aids navigation, with a Plymouth incident showing visibility improved by three miles. If adapted for aircraft, it promises a major aviation safety advance.
The essay notes how 1864 congressional statue commissions reveal fame's fickle nature. Virginia stands out with Washington and Lee chosen as exemplars, while many statues honor once celebrated figures now largely forgotten. It argues cities err when erecting tributes and urges timely revivals or reconsideration of such memorials.
The article notes Dr Jean Piccard plans another stratosphere voyage, this time with his wife, hoping to introduce cosmic rays amid scientific debate. It contrasts the thrill and danger of free balloon ascent with future safe high altitude flight possibilities and includes a tongue in cheek remark about women winning in Salt Lake City auto tests.
A reader argues a fatal traffic crash stems from public policy and long distance trucking. He urges railroad transport, safer trucking, and multiperson crews, protesting overlong routes, inadequate lighting, and excessive clerical education costs while calling for reduced state school spending and leaner reporting.
Mrs Chas Wearsch hosted the Just On Time Club at Center Road home on Thursday evenings. Card games prevailed and high score earned by Andrew Mittendorf, second by Mrs Vernon Frey, with Buddy Wearsch consoled. Refreshments followed and Frey to entertain in two weeks. Knipper Rites Held for John Knipper at St Marys Church Mon after weekend death at 40.
The note covers a Bible study on 2 Kings and end times beliefs about Elijah and Enoch, with a service led by Rev. George X. Stuber, an Avon burial in St. Marys cemetery for a local resident who came to the country at age six, and obituaries. It lists survivors and grandchildren. Brief items mention Mrs. Emma Wilford hosting bridge, and visits of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Knipper and R. A. Mittlestead with May as guest.
Members of Company Daughters of Union Veterans gathered at Mrs Gail Montgomery home as president for Lorain to Marlun Otto Thursday. The group later attended a reception in Mrs Montgomery’s honor at the Harding Hotel with about two hundred attendees.
In Wellington on April 21 about 300 attendees packed the Town Hall for the Big Four Booster's club party. Guests from Cleveland, Gallon, and Bellfon thine plus local citizens enjoyed a vaudeville hour, Melody Maids of Willard, dancing, favors, and bridge tables. ESTIE Van Cleef and Jabez Wood announce wedding invitations to be held at the Essex Fell home in Essex Fell, N J, on April 28 at 6 PM as Mrs E A Van Cleef travels east for the ceremony.
Wellington Flower Club members meet to organize a park beautification project with flower beds. A Lilac tree sale yielded 303 trees to villagers. The group also voted to furnish flowers for Memorial Day services. Meeting held at Althaus studio with 16 members present.
Day's Music Store touts Grunow Electric Refrigerators with numerous safety and convenience features. Mrs America backs orders as Grunow plants lag two weeks. Notable benefits include rounded one piece metal exterior, easy cleaning, and use of camo refrigerant in major buildings. Trade-in offer on old radios with new Model 14 consoles. Ack for a demonstration.
Day's Hardware offers electrical repairs and small installations including baseboards and fixtures. The store promotes hunting and fishing, hosts the Ly rally County fish and game association on Monday night, invites outdoorsmen, and sells fishing tackle, guns, and ammunition. It also features baseball and track team services and a built in oven range ad.
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