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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1931
Page
4
A collage of dates and names marks today’s anniversaries and births from early records. Notable entries include references to Mary Washington, Waldo Frank, Patrick Crowley, and Grafton Green, with scattered notes on events and publications across centuries.
Louisvill e Ky August 26 Augustus Everett Wesson 85 former governor of Kentucky died at his home He graduated from Harvard Law School at age 22 and practiced three years He chaired the first governors conference in Washington and served as president of the Associated Harvard Clubs and on Harvard College Board of Overseers
Mrs. B. A. Stroup and her son Robert spent two days last week at Chippens Lake with their mother Mrs. McNally and guests hosted by their aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Arnold.
The text notes that civil and church marriages are recognized by states but the church only acknowledges religious unions. It mentions civil marriages were not included in the first list. It also discusses cyclones being largely limited to certain world regions with a few in both hemispheres.
The piece analyzes political cartoons as visual arguments that can mislead. It argues cartoons convey implicit messages that are hard to refute, citing wealth tax math and the Tweed ring as examples of their power and danger.
The Pennsylvania Railroad wins the gold medal for best safety record 1930 from the American Museum of Safety. Silver and bronze medals go to other lines as the report notes a saving of 1015 lives and 27 565 injuries versus 1929.
A fragmentary humorous editorial notes plain clothes men and state police in Italy and asks what law enforcement in the United States would cost. It hints at militia and accountability, reflecting 1931 commentary style.
State Treasurer Harry Day announced renewed shipments of cigaret tax stamps to county treasurers. The Columbia Bank Note Company will print and ship up to 200 million stamps to Columbus as the new tax law takes effect September 1. The tax commission is expected to certify rules tomorrow.
The Rainbow Division of the Methodist church met at Mrs Minnie Aldrichs home for August gathering with good attendance. They organized frugal work sessions for the September annual bazaar and flower show while committees hosted refreshments. Several local residents and visitors were mentioned in the week’s social notes detailing travel, funerals, and family visits.
Spacerski blanked text reveals a string of social items from Riv Dam and Chippewa Lake events. Mentions include a fall injuring Nora Alden at Main Street, condolences or assistance lines for Mrs Shay, church conference dates, family visits by Rose Marie Howe and others, and a charity ball team game won by Spencer with a makeshift lineup.
Vatican City church council revises marriage practice under the Lateran Pact. Civil marriages of Catholic couples, before or after a religious ceremony, are now ruled a public sin. The reform follows Pope Pius X catechism revisions and applies to civil registration in the city state.
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