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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1933
Page
4
In a Portland Oregonian style note, Clark Gable explains how want ads helped his rise. He illustrates that opportunity arrives daily for readers and actors who answer ads, citing his own beginnings with Warner Bros and the Capitol Theatre.
An ad offers to locate specific workers not listed, instructing readers to call 4412 for help. It promises to find the required workmen.
A crowded page lists repair services for furnaces roofing spouting upholstery and sewing machines, appliance repair and radio service. Also advertised are coal deliveries, printing, moving, insurance, poultry and farm goods, housing rentals, and used autos with contact numbers across Elyria.
The Chronicle Telegram outlines the classified ad rates and rules for Lorain County. Includes minimum charge, 10 cent per line daily rate, cash or discount rate, submission deadlines, and disclaimer of responsibility for errors in telephone ads. Ads must be cash accompanied for out of town orders.
An old time ad promotes half price parts at McGuire's Bridge with tires and accessories. It touts Dayton Thoroughbred Tires and invites customers to compare prices before buying. Eldotread Tire & Supply Co offers a first class machine shop led by Jake Kaiser.
Mary Marguerite Benjamin petitions for divorce from Earl Henry Benjamin case 33328 in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Ohio alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cracks custody of child and equitable relief hearing set after March 1 1938 attorney listed Redington Bik Elyria Ohio.
Vincent Briefs Vincent describes the postponement of the Valentine party planned for Friday at the Methodist church Sunday School Progressive Class. Posts include visits by Merlin Monagan to Eschtruths, 15 boys and 15 girls in Markley School seventh and eighth grades, Mrs Frankie Reese returning from Rocky River, and community events at Murray Ridge School and Lorain visits by Rowland Morris and son Raymond.
A scientist contends that the popular view of the struggle for existence as causing misery is incorrect. He asserts it brings the maximum life and joy with minimal suffering in the animal world.
A historical, annual toll of about 12,000 human lives is cited as the countrywide murder figure, reflecting ongoing violence and loss across communities. The estimate underscores a pervasive public safety concern and the human cost of crime.
Chronicle Telegram notices include address 615 Cleveland St and service contacts for Mrs B A Jenne at 3822 and delivery or service complaints at 5524 Central Book Store on Church St.
A large crowd is expected for the first five grade operetta Land of Dreams Come True presented at the school auditorium Friday evening under Miss Eleanor Nidy with grade teachers. The three act show features Mother Goose rhymes, four main characters eight pixies and chorus flowers. Intermissions include group songs and a tap dancer Yvonne McQueen plus a song and dance The Crooked Man by John Iyan.
A good attendance marked the regular session of the Jessa Mine Lodge Dauhters of Scotland at the IOOF Hall Wednesday evening. Following business, a social hour with cards served as diversion, and refreshments were provided at the close.
Mrs George Cox of Elyria avenue hosted a quilting bee on Wednesday. Dinner was served at noon to Mesdames Paul Redman Martin Pippert Martin Dock Reuben Hollingsworth Jr Charles schuiz Jacob Herbst John Pippert Henry Reis Sam Sanders Conrad Bauer Charles Doide and the hostess. The afternoon featured quilting and social chat.
A joint meeting of the Mite and Woman's Foreign Missionary Societies at the Methodist church parlor planned a city chicken supper for Thursday evening February 23 starting at 5 30. Mrs Emmett Reynolds led the business portion while the afternoon included rolling bandages for a mission hospital in East Africa.
Mrs. George Menz hosted the Merry Wives' Club on South Main street Tuesday with three tables of 500 in play. High score trophy went to Mrs. C. G. Ashenbach, second to Mrs. H. A. Finnegan. guests included Mrs. A. G. Menz and Mrs. Caroline Kelch. Luncheon followed for 12. Mrs. C. G. Ashhenbach of Milan Avenue will entertain the club February 25th saturday.
A combined meeting of the missionary, religious work and general education committees of the Women's Union, with the president, met at the home of Mrs. Carl Ernst on Park Avenue Wednesday evening. A six month program was outlined. Those in attendance included Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Schmidt, Mrs. William Berg, Mrs. C. C. Kern, Mrs. Albert Witte, Mrs. Walter Schulz, Mrs. William Mischka and the hostess.
Ray Grugel hosted Concordia Club of St Pauls Lutheran Church at church parlors Tuesday evening. The meeting featured games and contests after the business session and lunch was served to 12 members and one guest, Miss Natalie Schoenfeldt.
The First Evangelical church holds its weekly Cottage Prayer meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Miller in Spring.
Street Wednesday evening notes show the February gathering of teachers and officers of the Sunday School. The routine business was discussed, with Werner Zilch serving as superintendent. A social hour followed.
The King's Daughters class of St Peter's Evangelical Sunday school meets at the church parlors this evening after a business session. A social hour with a box social will follow, featuring the visiting Young Men's Class and a fine entertainment program.
The orchestra of the Congregational Sunday School held its weekly rehearsal at the home of Mr and Mrs AL Alexander on South Lake Street Wednesday evening. A social hour followed the rehearsal.
The annual meeting at Town Hall will present the Amherst Hospital association annual reports and election of trustees for the coming year.
Group Number two of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will meet this evening at the home of Anthony Rolling in East Quarries.
Miss Margaret Miller of Charen street was discharged from the local hospital on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hopkins and Miss Fdna Hopkins with Earl Rockwood attended a birthday party at the home of Ardith Carol Eldred’s parents Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Eldred in Elyria on Tuesday evening.
The teachers and officers of the Congregational Sunday School will meet for their regular session at the church parlors at seven o'clock this evening.
Members of the Stone City Chapter of the Eastern Stars met at the Masonic Hall Wednesday evening for routine business and formal regular session proceedings.
The Sunday School orchestra meets for rehearsal at the parsonage at 7 30 this evening. The choir also rehearses at 7 30.
Mr and Mrs J W Young of Florence Ohio visited friends Mrs William Berg Oberlin spent time with Amherst friends Mrs Jacob Sabiers Lorain ill at her parents home Mr and Mrs Walter Miller move from Milan Avenue to Woodhill Drive Mrs Caroline Jensen reported ill at her son Rev RC Jensen Mire O J Brown Elyria visited her parents Joseph Heathcote Wednesday
The English newspaper magnate Lord Northcliffe ordered the first reporter into a morning mission to America. Everyone else was late except one man who earned the trip, and thereafter the staff consistently arrived well before time.
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