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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1931
Page
4
In a bold attack on a local newspaper, a bomb shattered the Mansfield Journal plant injuring a night watchman. Police suspect the crime ties to a wider war on crime, while editors vow renewed vigilance as the press rallies national support to halt such outrages and defend free speech.
The piece argues that time favors sanity as liquidation of the war becomes essential for universal peace. It notes wartime hatreds fading, Evacuation of the Rhineland discussed, minorities may speak, and leaders like Stresemann acknowledge peace hinges on removing illogical decrees. Sardines note is a cynical aside about societal reform.
Reader questions puzzle over a president who had a presidential grandson and who introduced antiseptic methods into surgery. The column also touches on Latin roots for cabbage and related plants, a Sunday horoscope, and a 1787 anniversary when John Fitch demonstrated America's first successful steamboat.
New York report details how Minnesota and neighboring states boosted farm income by about 700 million dollars in eight years. The plan emphasizes shifting from wheat to dairying and livestock, backed by a 14 thousand farmer loans program and 100 million in government credit if needed.
A terse remark questions the value of ill gotten money and urges cheer by recalling a mother’s toil for test boards and clothes, reflecting a moralizing tone about enduring need and effort.
Today marks notable anniversaries of John I Blair Albert Brisbane and John B Gough with births and deaths in New Jersey Virginia and England. It lists Melville Stone Claude Debussy and Langley related notes, plus birthdays of Willis Whitney Penny Suzzalio Cloyd Marvin Edward Green Dorothy Parker and Freeman Tilden with historic events in 1849 1851 and 1896.
Today reveals a kind benevolent nature with strong peacekeeping instincts. The native shows ability and may earn a modest fortune. success appears likely with steady effort and helpfulness.
Grafton Grange No 1686 held a Thursday inspection led by Deputy Master Frank Mason who offered improvements for the group. The program featured a piano solo, talks on Weevil and milk taste change after bottling, readings by Naomi Amsbury and Charles Box, a Pomona Dues and Dinners talk by Mason and Box, and pro tem lecturer Mason in charge. Ice cream, cake, wafers and cookies were served after. Next meeting is Thursday evening, September 3.
Mr and Mrs William Manns and daughters Esther Ruth join Buckley Reunion in Wakeman. William Peabody and family dine with Hackett relatives for wedding anniversary then attend Rye Lake ball game. Dion sisters return from Eagle convention in Toledo with Pilgrimage stops in Franks and LaGrange. Theodore Manns and Ruth attend Sims reunion on Schram road. Esther Mann returns from Massachusetts summer school. Webbers Justin family attend Pilgrimage at Frank Ohio. McPherson visits North Fairfield. Oberlin group hosts William Peabody home event with Dalton family visit. Harold Steiman drives to Toledo. wife joins later.
Cant week there with the former s cousin Miss Loretta Rinkes and returned with them and remained. Monday Mrs Bierman took her to Cleveland then to attend a friend wedding. Mrs Harley Telford shopped. Frank Justin and family of Elyria were supper guests of Chris Justin family. Mr and Mrs Forrest Taylor at Wellington called on F J Schmitz. John Buckley returned from the Eagle convention at Toledo. Mrs Johnson and children of Elyria were guests of Mrs Buckley. Mr and Mrs Richardson of Oberlin were guests of Mr and Mrs William Peabody. Tuesday Mr and Mrs John Youngles and Mr and Mrs William Youngtes of Amherst spent Saturday with Henry Schmitz. Mr and Mrs Urban Kinzel of Avon were Sunday dinner guests of her parents. Afternoon they drove to Wellington and called on Forrest Taylor.
Jeanette Justin hosted a fifth birthday party on the seventh with 17 friends and relatives plus grandparents. She baked her own cake and the table featured three more cakes, fruit, and candy as guests enjoyed the evening and gifts. Elyria shoppers Mr and Mrs Dion Mrs N Weo per Mrs Brown and Mrs Stein man were noted as attendees.
Amherst South Amherst August twenty second reports from Sunday school and church boards at the Methodist church with Doris Springer Margaret Rice Ruth Griffin Norma Merchant Joseph Heathrote Garfield Harris Harold Allsop William Fontain William Allsop and Rev James Lyon present. An ice cream social on the St John Evangelical lawn draws a large crowd with attendees from Filyra Letain Oberlin Amherst and Sour Amherst. State convention delegates from Lincoln posts include Paul Mori Charles Corbett Martha Nickel Robert Allsop Clare Kern Alvin Brown Jack Bierman John Farey William Wirth. Mr and Mrs William Roberts welcome a son born at Amherst Hospital Wednesday morning. Myr Roberts is the former Lillian Gleason.
Mr and Mrs George Stephenson Mrs William Emery Mrs Jack Thompson Mrs Joseph Heathcote Mr Garfield Harris and Mrs Kiva Bryant attended the funeral of Mire Joseph Jowett in Amhetat on Af oi day BRIEFS Mrs J Baker and Daughter Miss Gertrude of Medina were Wednesday evening supper guests of Miss May Bryant The Methodist Ladies Aid Society was postponed for a day because of the funeral of George Kelly Mrs Sam Black will entertain at her home on Friday afternoon Mr and Mrs Chester Bail and Mr and Mrs Edward Parry who have been spending the past few days with Mr and Mrs David Hansford left on Tuesday for their home in Western Springs Minols
Mrs Walter Duncan of Cleveland spent Tuesday at Mrs Eva Bryant's home. JS L Davis and Mr and Mrs J daughter Miss Nellie of Elyria were Wednesday callers. Francia Bacon, born 1561 died 1626, a great English philosopher and statesman, died after a trial linked to a first experiment in cold storage.
The Days News touts the Stewart-Warner Low Wave Converter allowing listeners to receive London Paris and distant signals, with a small cabinet unit priced at 23.95. It highlights improved automatic record playing plans from RCA Victor and invites readers to visit the store for a free demonstration of achieving perfect reception.
Elyria shoppers are invited to National Air Week events from August 29 to September 7 in Cleveland. Displays will feature the Unbreakable Ace, the only model airplane that can take off from the ground and land perfectly. The ad also notes model airplane kits and supplies, plus a donation of kitchen equipment to a county tuberculosis hospital.
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