County finances near acute stage. call for reform
An Elyria editorial notes warnings from informed residents about an impending financial crisis for the county. It discusses budget policy, possible county manager governance, and the impact of high taxes on business and residents, citing a Illinois Federation of Retail Associations report on government taxes. The piece urges scrutiny of county operations and funding sources.
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Elyria
Rght
Ilinois Federation of Retail Associations
FDR
USA
Boee
Protocol experts debate Roosevelt Royal visit courtesy
State department protocol specialists weigh whether President Roosevelt should return a June royal visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. They argue the by visit to Canada, the president's limited term, and his dual role justify no automatic return. The piece notes potential future private visits after leaving office and reflects on enduring moral principles across civilizations.
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State Department
Couretsy
Roosevelt
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
England
United States
Canada
Mr. Roosevelt
Anniversaries and Today in History Highlights
Today in history lists notable births and events from 1792 to 1960s, including Hiram Mattison, Richard S. Ewell, Austin Blair, John Ruskin, William Sherman, Jules Verne, Rush Rhees, and others, with dates of birth and death. It also notes Hannah Snell, Richard M. Johnson, the Aroostook War, California gold rush era ships, Port Arthur attack, Bay Scouts incorporation, and canal talks, plus brief notes on birthdays of Charles Dennis, Maud Sive, Charlie Ruggles, and others, ending with a cryptic character note and a stray line about women pilots at Sebasco.
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Richard S. Ewell
Georgetown
D. C
Springfield
Tenn
Austin Blsir
Michigan
Caroline
N. Y
John Ruskin
William Tecumseh Sherman
Lancaster
Ohio
New York
Jules Verne
Rush Rhees
University of Rochester
N.Y
Chicago
Hannah Snell
England
Richard M. Johnson
U.S
Senate
Electoral College
Maine
New Brunswick
California
Pacific
Togo
Russia
Port Arthur
Bay Scouts of America Incorporated
Washington
United States
Nicaragua
Middle West
Tlingis
Rockies
Lorain County News Items From The Era
Postponement on juvenile court plans in Lorain County due to vague new law. Elyrians watch Steamer Dinkey launch with 4000 in attendance. Fire destroys H H Burke and Son grist mill in Birmingham, losses over 10000. 329th soldiers arrive in Lorain en route to demobilization at Camp Sherman. Lorain Electric Company receives 500000 advance to finish new power station for shipyard needs. Elyria public library to open Tuesday afternoon. An 11 year old boy suffers fatal chest injury in a coasting accident. Two children injured when auto crashes into a bob sled full of LaGrange students.
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Lorain County
Schoolmasters' Club
Loraine
H. H. Burke and Son
Birmingham
LaGrange
Bible Readings On Nature And Godward Awe
Nature can be a cathedral to the believer, lifting eyes to see God in creation from spring mornings to blue mountains. Yet the piece notes injustice denying the poor a similar wonder and calls for moral rise through nature. A highway department project and Bible Society production numbers follow in a contrasting note.
Head of a family tax rules include 2500 exemption and 400 credit
A single taxpayer supporting dependents in one household may claim the head of a family exemption of 2500 and a 400 credit per dependent under 18 or unable to self support. Rules specify dependency, financial support, and single head limitation. Also notes 1933 Soviet plan expects 600,000 women to drive tractors.
Discovery by Elyrians could aid farmers and oil fields
Elyria promoters J. K. Seymour and Henry Ingersoll Sr unveiled a water height demonstration at the Elyria YMCA showing a 50 foot rise using three special valves in a hose, disproving the belief that atmospheric pressure cannot lift water beyond 32 feet. They anticipate the device will help farmers pump from deeper wells with a small motor and pipe line, and expect further tests to determine maximum height with additional valves. They plan continued experiments to refine the system for broader use in farming and oil fields.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria Y. M. C. A
J. K. Seymour
Henry Ingersoll
Seymour and
Ingersoll
Avon Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs. Peak home
Avon February 8 The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church will meet on Thursday February 9 at the home of Mrs. Ethel Peak on Detroit road.
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AVON
M. E. Church
Ethel Peak
Detroit Road
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at Mrs Buell Home
The Baptist church invites Amherst residents to a prayer meeting and Bible study at the home of Mrs Nancy Buell on Jackson street Amherst on Thursday evening February 9. An invitation is extended to the public.
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The
Baptist Church
Nancy Buell
Jackson Street
Amherst
Epworth League Finds Time for Leisure Study
The Epworth League of the Methodist church met Thursday evening February 2 at the parsonage. Richard Wilford led a discussion on the topic How to Spend Your Leisure Time.
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Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Richard Wilford
Valentine party to be held in church on Thursday
The League schedules a church Valentine party for Thursday evening February 9 at 8. All are invited. The A and EE club entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stang of Elyria on Feb. 4 with prizes to Mrs. Alten, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Gerhart, Walter McAllister, Phil Gerhart and Thomas Schneider. Refreshments served.
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League
A. and EE. Club
Harold Stang
Elyria
Harry Alten
Carl Smith
Phil Gerhart
Walter McAllister
Thomas Schneider
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Colorado School of Mines
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