12 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
1
The British Board of Trade reports 1933 under the new tariff regime shows domestic production expanded, yet exports remain weak as world trade fell. Textile sectors like cotton and woolen goods boosted home output, while many export shares shrank, signaling tariff effects on trade vitality.
The report notes 16 Harvard students present with 13 choosing tea over whisky, highlighting beverage preferences among attendees.
The article argues the Suez Canal is a British strategic backbone and a flashpoint in international power. It notes the canal’s nominal open status under the 1888 Constantinople Convention, British 44 percent stake, Egyptian ownership via an Paris HQ company, and two British–flag garrisons guarding the route.
The piece recalls World War era slogans and the aim to end trench warfare by Christmas. It laments Europe's drift toward renewed conflict under dictatorial rule and questions gains in international friendship and common sense over twenty years.
Salem Mass Evening News reports a proposed slum clearance and model housing program costing about 1 billion over ten years. The plan would exempt federal housing from state and city taxes to keep rents low, provoking tax loss disputes with Atlanta-like impacts on essential city services and education funding.
The text notes Marriner Eccles, chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, cautions that current stock activity seems healthful as bank credit is not heavily involved and most purchases are cash driven. It contrasts with the pre-boom period when bank credit fueled speculative trading, stressing investment over speculation and warning against speculative excess. It adds a dismissive aside about Haile Selassie’s attire.
Local items include theater ticket sales raising funds from a Woman's Relief Corps bazaar last Saturday, meetings of the American Legion and a temple order, several traffic incidents on icy roads near Brighton, and the Wellington Grange canoe event rescheduled due to a charity show. Church services and holiday events are announced, with local club gatherings and a funeral notice for Joseph Goetz. Notables listed include William C. Dickerman, Arthur Garfield Hays, Dr. Edward A. Ross, and Dr. Charles S. Macfarland with biographical detail.
Wellington D December 12 members of the Past Noble Grand Association of Lillywood Rebekah Lodge held a Christmas party at hostess Mrs. Van Barber’s home Tuesday evening. The decorated rooms featured a Christmas tree by a well lighted fireplace and gifts were exchanged. Mrs Barber served an oyster supper at the close of the evening.
Members of the Wellington Agricultural Fair met in the Mayor's courtroom yesterday and elected three directors. Named were Lewis G. Bradstock and E. F. Wideman of Wellington and Philip Bobel of Penfield.
The Ladies' Aid Society annual bazaar at the Methodist church brought in more than $100 from Tuesday afternoon and evening sales. Items included supper, aprons, fancy work, baked goods, candy, other gifts, and a fish pond.
Carl John Olsen is out ill this week. Rey and Mrs W H Baker received many cards and flowers on the Golden Wedding Anniversary Day Tuesday December 10. Mrs Elizabeth Sampson is improving at her new Amherst home. Mr and Mrs H R Daugherty are recovering from illness. Senior high students Consuelo Weyer Marlin Burge Betty Page Margery Young Geraldine Andrews Dick MacNermott Donald Swanger Ida McConnell Ralph Gray Margaret Vargo Dick Barber and Chris MacNermott rehearse Be It Ever So Humble a three act comedy by J C McMullen for the school gym December 19, directed by the production team.
A 1935 notice lists notable births and deaths: John Jay first U S Chief Justice born in New York City died 1829. Isaac Leeser Philadelphia Rabbi born Germany died 1868. Robert S Newton physician editor born Gallipolis Ohio died New York City 1881. Gustave Flaubert French novelist born France died 1880s. Sarah R I Cooper philanthropist founder of kindergartens born Cazenovia N Y died 1896. Byron A Brooks New York City teacher inventor typed 1878 born Theresa N Y died 1900s. John William Shaw Roman Catholic Archbishop born Mobile Alabama died New Orleans 1924. William N Doak Virginian official listed.
A labor leader and former Secretary of Labor under Hoover, born in Wythe County Virginia, died on October 23, 1933. The obituary highlights a notable career in public service and union leadership.
A compact historical timeline notes events such as the Continental Congress adjournment to Baltimore in 1776, Pennsylvania’s 1787 ratification of the Constitution, Washington DC becoming the capital in 1800, Marconi signaling in 1901, Dorothy Arnold's 1910 disappearance in New York, and the evacuation of the Saar by French and Belgian troops in 1910, with a 1930 entry.
Arthur Brisbane of New York editor born Buffalo New York 71 years Edward G Robinson actor born Romania 42 years Frank White of Chevy Chase Maryland former U S Treasurer born Stillman Valley TL 79 years ago Harry M Warner movie pro
A dated forecast suggests today brings favorable conditions with more harmony and sociability. The outlook foresees ornamental pursuits, possible financial gains, and a generally pleasant, fortunate life.
London reports the Road Research Board finds wet summer roads more dangerous than winter due to a fine dust film causing lubrication and skid risk. Occasional summer rains leave roads dusty, while winter rains clean them. The board, studying skidding for two years, aims to guide car makers toward reducing skidding and pursuing the perfect road.
Avon residents report the Charm Club surprised Mrs. Harold Smith at her home on Wednesday evening to celebrate her birthday anniversary with cards and a lunch. Henry Budinger was admitted to hospital Wednesday morning for treatment. Mrs. Lee Wuhbbard and daughter Connie visited Lakewood with the former’s mother. Emil Matinovsky, who spent the summer sailing the lakes, has returned home. Charles Wilford left this morning for a business trip to New York.
The period from Lincoln’s 1861 inauguration to Cleveland’s 1885 entry on the presidency shows an uninterrupted sequence of Republican leaders. This span highlights party dominance in the era’s early national governance and reflects shifting political alignments of the era.
Paris plans a statue to Arthur Young, English travel writer and early press agent for France. Although dead 115 years, his Travels in France During 1787 89 50 remains a key reference on the revolutionary era. Young foresaw upheaval, visited Strasbourg, predicted Alsatian resistance to Germanization, and noted champagne in Rheims.
Uniformed Springfield veteran C. 4H. Burke, a Union Army drummer, recently celebrated his 91st birthday while wearing the Civil War uniform he wore as a drummer over 70 years ago. The drum, gun, cap, and uniform remain in good condition.
Harvard students shift to tea drinking after the recent Harvard Yale football game. Dr. L Vernon Briggs, psychiatrist, visited his son in Cambridge Massachusetts following the event.
The Américas British cable has increasingly moved toward stock brokerage updates, sports gambling, and crime stories, with less focus on other news. This trend highlights shifting priorities in continental media coverage.
It will pay shoppers to start their Christmas gift buying at Elvrra stores, encouraging early purchases and potential savings by visiting the retailer first for seasonal selections.
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