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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1933
Page
7
Billy Sunday asks a news boy for the post office in a city where he held a revival. The boy jokes about knowing the Way to heaven. A separate note cites Professor Irving Fisher on a 1878 dollar loan now totaling £7 33.
Fragmented snippets from a local desk mix tongue in cheek quips about stenographers wives and fakirs with stray lines about newspapers and the Senate. The collection hints at public notices and daily life reflections, preserving oddball humor and social curiosities of the era.
Today recalls James Monroe a Virginia statesman and 5th president born in Westmoreland. Anthony Ashley-Cooper Earl of Shaftesbury noted for philanthropy died 1885. John C C Ropes of Boston also listed with birth and death dates.
Plymouth Motor Corporation launches two new motor cars with aggressive advertising. The Standard Plymouth Six Sedan is priced f.o.b. at $510, claimed as the lowest priced six cylinder four door sedan in America. Production ramps up as display cars appear at Dodge DeSoto and Chrysler dealers.
Twenty one local pupils attended the all county orchestra contest at Clearview last Saturday afternoon. They traveled in the Crile and Leininger school bus driven by Marion Crile.
County officials and the executive committee of the depositors pledged full cooperation to keep public fund withdrawals to a minimum. The meeting, led by E. L. Hakill, praised the depositors committee and highlighted questions by A. H. West and insights from Don W. Myers. The group affirmed a cooperative stance to support any new depository opening soon.
The Liverpool chamber of commerce warns that the upcoming world economic conference must succeed through shared sacrifice. It notes almost every nation faces insolvency risks and heavy budget burdens while urging governments to pursue measures to stimulate demand and avoid harsh trading restrictions. The report stresses global cooperation and serious official commitment to the conference.
Postmaster General Farley stoutly denies any plan to purge civil service postmasters. He says incumbents not yet expired who have served loyally will not be removed. The note follows reports of removals affecting portmasters and staff, urging continuity of efficient service. California gains a first aerial trunk line with 1500 trees shipped by air from Sacramento to March Field via Riverside.
A quiet woman asks the fishmonger to cut exactly one pound of cod. The proprietor resists, weighing out 2 pounds before agreeing to a pound, while a brusque exchange and scathing reference to Shylock arise amid the shop scene.
A fragment notes a California mountain allegedly moving 25 yards yearly, described as another example of California publicity and its misperceived promises. It also includes quips about parental expectations and a playful jab at a mischievous child.
A roster of notable professionals including a Russian born lawyer and military historian who died in Boston on Oct 28 1899, Palmer Cox born in Granby Canada died July 24 1924, Frank Hatton born in Cambridge Ohio died Apr 1890, Bertram G Goodhue born Pomfret Conn noted as a leading New York architect, and Walter Platt Cooke Buffalo financier and lawyer who died Aug 4 1900.
Fragmentary text notes Maryland ratified the Constitution and the Rush Bagot Treaty between the United States and Canada. It asks for the date when uninterrupted peace began between two powers, but the source text is jumbled and provides no clear date or event details.
Col Franklin D Oher of New ark New Jersey born Burlington NL first American Legion commander. Lincoln Cooper of New York City hydraulic engineer born Shelden Mion. Liezel Barrymore oldest of America s famed theatrical family born 35 years ago. T Douglas Robinson former Assistant Secretary of the Navy born New York City 60 years ago. Clement C Youngs ex Overger California born Lisbon NH 11 years ago. Harold Bauer famed English pianist born 60 years ago.
The reading suggests a gentle day with a chance for a personable figure to emerge. A touch of stubbornness, some luck through influential friends, and potential elevation to minor eminence are noted. Caution is advised against overindulgence and possible trouble from a romantic rival.
Waupun Wisconsin reports an unusual tufted titmouse appearance in flocks during early March, a bird that normally winters no farther north than Hinvis and Iowa, signaling an early migration push and unusual movement for the season.
Mrs. Mary Keren sued her son Barney Keren for 5000 damages after injuries in his automobile. The court ruled in favor of the mother.
Miss Evalyn Rugg, daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Rugg of this race, will discuss Hosiery Facts Consumers Should Know on Radio Station WEAO Columbus Friday morning May 5 at 10 o'clock.
Carl and Louis Camp of Je romesville visited the C A Rugg home Sunday afternoon. Mrs F G Rigdon and daughter spent a day with Mrs P W Barnes and family. The Diedricks of Elyria vacationed at J S Heffner’s, while Richard Teifmer recovers from tonsillitis. Several families shared visits, with Akron trips to see the Mavon arrive at its hanger and other relatives gathering at multiple homes.
In Kansas City Missouri Charles W Higbee marked his first anniversary of remaining in his room and smoking a pine birthday party jest appears to have inspired his quiet habit as readers note monotony in such celebrations.
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