This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1934
Page
8
City editor J. Clare Glorge announces pricing for single copies and annual subscriptions. Details list daily and mail-out rates, including local and adjacent counties, with annual sums and state rates.
Avon residents report visits from Rev and Mrs Blas Ashburn of Somudington Ohio and Mr and Mrs Niles P Jensen on two months Denmark trip. Local families entertain, guests stay with the Goughs and Walkers, and the Baptist church holds weekly prayer meeting and Bible study.
The piece argues for ongoing private relief alongside federal support to avert dependency and loss of responsibility among charities. It warns that overreliance on government aid could erode private efforts, while urging continued private aid until conditions improve and government steps back. It notes leaders emphasize sustaining private relief and resuming old roles when possible.
A Chicago Daily News analysis argues that a 40 weekly earner receiving only 31 after tax withholdings highlights how taxes drain income. It notes sales and excise taxes raise costs from food to fuel, totaling about 20 percent of average family income, with higher shares for lower and middle income groups.
The clerk of the House estimates at least 4 000 bills are in preparation for the next session with committees likely to bury many. Campaign pledges drive a flood of proposals, boosting printing jobs but risking overload. The piece notes public figures praised reforms, the national mood, and a lingering depression while promising work for many in Washington.
A patchwork of poems, social commentary, jokes, and local color pieces reflects wartime attitudes. Snippets include advice to a generic audience, anxious humor about the war, Christmas trade observations, and brief stories about everyday life, poverty, and misfortune.
A mixed page item lists a steel company sale announcement involving Howard Cobb helly interests, local election results for a rural post, service director salary votes, and oblique notes on battles and birthdays. It mentions mayoral figures, a bank closing, and a 1944 horoscope.
The Pote Weld Eagles chapter elected officers at a night meeting. Robert Jensen was named president, William Kofsky vice president, Harry Ho Smith treasurer, Graven Sauk Shaphii auditor, Mee Denild inside guard, and Harry Hickson outside guard and trustee. Oberlin College lists 1,560 students housed in 480 homes per the secretary’s office.
The first quarterly conference for Amherst Artel and South Amherst was held at the Latta Methodist Church led by Rev Vernon Warn district superintendent. Morning service featured Dr Wogar denyeri and a hymn, with a business meeting approving routine matters and electing two members to the board. Rev RCL Fen son serves as pastor of the three churches.
The Methodist Sunday School teachers and officers announce a Christmas program on Monday evening December 24 at the church with Miss Margaret Rice directing the play Oh, tame All Ye Faithful. Primary department supports lighting and seating, a decorated tree and gift exchange.
A 13 year old boy, Alvin Fransela, tested a bridge loudness by singing aloud as a train passed overhead. A plank loosened and struck him, causing a skull fracture and hospitalization. Authorities investigate potential safety violations under local law.
A farmer east of Stuttgart, Joe Highsmith, discovered a massive mustard plant covering about one square foot with leaves 21½ inches wide and 25 inches long.
Daily note lists anniversaries from 1784 to 1849 featuring Barthez Mohr Paulding Berlioz Lozier Cummins Koch Key and others with birth and death dates. Also marks historic events including Washington at Valley Forge 1777 Indiana statehood 1816 and early 20th century mineral discoveries and wars.
Rolly pickers in Kinston North Carolina have begun stocktaking as the Holly harvest yields a inferior crop to last year. Berry supply is scant and pickers report berries are in short supply this December. Last winter small truck loads fetched 125 to 175 dollars in Philadelphia and New York. Mistletoes are less attractive this year.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.