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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1934
Page
2
Taken From Our Files 25 YEARS AGO Aug 11 1909 the main building of the Twe plex Foundry Company at the foot of West Bridge Street was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon loss estimated at 10000 dollars this was the third time.
Fire Chief W. N Bates urged the city to acquire additional steamers and install a fire alarm system after a blaze broke out in a building. Meanwhile rumors in Lorain claimed Lake Shore Railroad would complete and operate the unfinished Lake Erie and Pittsburgh Railway from Pittsburgh to Lorain, a project started years ago but halted due to funding shortages.
Courts Agent Hummel discussed ongoing projects after outlining plans for an exhibit at the Lorain County Potato and Apple Show, clarifying goals and timelines.
A woman helps another facing dispossession after a judgment, then assists a third whose sewing machine was reclaimed for back payments. Miss Wile Nama spends 70 to buy and deliver a new machine to the home with compliments, securing the sole family support.
Matt Gardner declares he is equipped by executive training and experience to serve as sheriff. He cites success in capturing holdup men and robbers at his gas station and pledges a clean intelligent economical administration if elected next Tuesday.
Historic note reports Willys-Overland purchasing 160 acres on the east side for a large plant expansion stirring real estate activity. Rumors had circulated, land options taken, and several hundred homes expected for workers as officials vow to curb false fire alarms. Also noted are funeral services for Judge Lee Stroup and a 200-car caravan of Grange members from five states stopping at Riverview Park during a national tour.
A columnist recalls babysitting a six year old Shirley Temple look alike in a New York afternoon. The child wanders the apartment while the mother and wife attend a matinee, turning pages, Tkinking, and playing with a toy saddle, ink spills, and requests for drinks. The narrator laments distraction from work and translates scenes into notes of humor and exhaustion.
Five years ago August 11 1929 Earl D Bacon secretary of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce was chosen secretary manager of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce at a directors meeting. Mayor James A Hewitt vetoed an ordinance passed July 29 on streets and subdivision acceptance citing hardship from 30 foot pavings or 20 foot if cinders are used and opposing city requirements.
Mr and Mrs Albert Alexander and Mr and Mrs Keith Rice were guests of Mr and Mrs Elwin Carpenter in Pittsfield one evening last week. BF Mack John Mack and daughter Dorothea and Lloyd Bissell visited Gottlieb Mack and Mr and Mrs Henry Wolfe in Valley Mty Sunday afternoon. Theodore Carpenter and Ralph Heath with a young lady from Hudson left Wednesday for Chicago.
Guests traveled from North Amherst La Porte and Fort Lauderdale to visit families in Elyria including Mr and Mrs Elza Durkee and Mr and Mrs Roy Ward. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Haven, Mrs Laura Gossler and a Philadelphia visitor en route to the World's Fair. The Eaton 4 H Club met for a picnic under Stanley Hoskin with plans for the upcoming season.
A speaker asks for approval of a program and requests support at the upcoming primary next Tuesday. The message emphasizes backing the initiative and voting alignment with the speaker's plans. No specific candidate or organization is named in the accessible text.
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