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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1933
Page
4
The Lorain Chronicle Telegram lists audit bureau contact details for circulation inquiries. It cites the County Printing and Publishing Company and provides address at 331 Second Street Elyria Ohio.
Publication and mailing rates listed for Elyria Ohio area. Advertisers and address lines indicate city edition prices, delivery by carrier and mail options, plus foreign advertising representatives and offices in Chicago New York Detroit. General Motors bids contact provided.
A political cartoon depicts a “Secretary of Handshaking” greeting visitors in the White House ante room while the President works. The caption argues the handshaking drain harms presidential duties and notes cities appoint mayors as greeters, urging a federal greeter.
Connecticut motor vehicle commissioner Robbins B. Stoeckel divides violators into two: inadvertent drivers who are careful yet poor, and the automobile criminal who knowingly endangers others. He urges licensing to screen fitness and strict punishment for deliberate offenders to curb accidents.
The piece notes that groundhog and equinoctial weather predictions persist in popular belief despite scientific evidence. It cites US Weather Bureau records showing storms occur without regard to equinoctial periods and that the most destructive twisters and hurricanes happen in summer and fall far from equinoxes.
The Nashville Banner notes the 1930 population density of 41.3 persons per square mile and humorously remarks that someone seeking directions would guess a higher figure.
A Reader argues that man made laws fail to curb financial decline and that biblical fixed laws guide society. They point to technological progress as prophecy fulfilled and urge acknowledgment of a power beyond human intellect, praising the Bible as guiding humanity through ages and denominations.
Today marks birthdays and death dates for Volta Peabody Chanute Tiffany Jusserand and others. Born figures include Volta 1745 Peabody 1795 Chanute 1832 Tiffany 1848 Jusserand 1855 with various death dates noted.
A concise record notes key events: 1546 deaths of Martin Luther, 1861 Jefferson Davis sworn in as president of the Confederacy in Montgomery, and 1932 Manchuria declared independent.
Hom er Folks a New York social worker born in Hanover Michigan 66 years ago Dr Robbins W Barstow Hartford Seminary Foundation president born Glas tonbury Connecticut 43 years ago Rt Rev Robert N Spencer bishop of Western Missouri born Tunnel New York 56 years ago Arthur Goodrich New York novelist playwright born New Britain Connecticut 55 years ago Sir George Henschel famed British musician aged 83 Lt Gen Sir Henry Wilson English soldier aged 74 years
Day's nature favors leadership and persuasion, hinting at a career in law or the military. The subject is described as a natural leader of men with a strong royal temperament, though not fortunate in acquiring wealth.
Paul Herbert former state commander of the American Legion spoke at a joint Wellington Kiwanis and American Legion Past Members meeting. He praised the Legion’s work for World War veterans in hospitals and for the families of those who died in the war. Col James C MacDermott chaired. Musical numbers featured Mrs Gertrude Holland with piano by Mrs Treva Hill and the Iserman band from Lorain American Legion Post.
Don W. Herter congressman elect from Akron will speak at the Wellington Kiwanis Friday noon. C B Smythe of Thew Shovel Co Lorain will outline the Share the Work campaign now launching in Lorain county.
Archie Daniels of New London a radio whistler will headline the Wellington Grange program on Wednesday evening. He will be joined by Fred Van Vrankin violinist and George Rife guitarist. Miss Alice Bird and Hummel Extension Agent will speak. 4-H leaders Brouse Webber will present certificates. Bessie Palmer and Blanche Mohrman discuss club work and camp life. Edgar Jones Penfield will share his Columbus trip. John Mohrman recites. Grace Hemphill urges good attendance. Luncheon served.
A German dance band from Lorain serenades Burt Curtice a Wellington post officer confined to bed for four weeks. The visitors include past State Commander Paul Herbert of Columbus as they greet him in the village streets.
The Wellington team surged into first place by sweeping Cash Market in three straight games. The tight first game ended 3 pins apart, the second by 41 pins, and the third by 100 pins. The Wellington Owls face Perry Lee next Tuesday in the standings race.
The Wellington Owls are favored to stay atop the standings as improve their lead with confident form. No immediate rivals threaten their position as the season progresses.
J H Pate of Wellington L Governor of the Tri Ohio Kiwanis district made a surprise visit to the Elyria Kiwanis. He reports Elyrians back the Elyria entertainers who are staging Charity Benefits around Lorain county. He will present a minstrel in the Opera House on March 2.
Aire. Henry Ramser and Mrs. A. R. Branson won the East West table, while John Greenfield and A. R. Branser won the North South table in the Thursday evening event at the Ramser’s Grille.
The Congregational church auditorium held services for Mrs Christina Smith 74 mother of Lee L Smith local businessman. Dr C W Revard pastor gave the address with a Psalm reading. Mrs Roy McCormack played Going Home. Six Lorain police pallbearers, including former chief Amos B Smith, attended. floral wheel came from the Lorain police. Out of town mourners came from Lorain Elvria Cleveland and Lakewood.
Mrs Ada Sherburne beloved Pittsfield woman turns 80 this Wednesday. Her daughter Mrs Walter West and Mrs Clarence Stevens host open house at the West home inviting friends and neighbors to honor and celebrate.
Dr and Mrs R W Falls welcomed Paul Herbert the state Commander of the American Legion at their South Main Street home Thursday following his address before Wellington Kiwanians. Members of the Incal post and visiting Legionnaires attended the informal reception.
Dr. E. D. Snyder, a Wellington Fair director, was stricken. Details are sparse but his condition prompted concern among fair organizers and attendees.
The note describes buying plain wooden hangers for small garments and trimming about three inches from each end. The process includes sanding the cut ends to smooth them.
The tentative official, a high speed governor or engineer, was stricken Wednesday evening and is in critical condition under the care of Dr. Gree.
A velocipede ridden by Junior Lee collided with a car driven by M. 4 Radio near the gas office on Herrick avenue. The rider was unhurt except for a bruised finger.
Attendees at the District Day meeting in Wellington include Mrs Sera Binder Mr Hazel Pierce Mrs Marie Ramsey Mr and Mrs Cherles Ormeroid Mrs Helen Baker and Mr and Mrs Charles Ormerod. Mrs Pierce installed the district day officers. Mrs Ormfield took the Ada role in ritual work. Laura Marrew Worthy Grand Matron of Ohio welcomed the 29 chapters.
Mrs S K Laundon, 92, tipped and escaped with bruises. Anton Nuegle of Huntington admitted to Falls Clinic. Mr and Mrs Albert Prosser move March 1 to Henry Ingersoll farm near Belden. Mrs Burt Curtice begins second semester at Cleveland College. Mrs Marie Miller visited Oberlin. Mrs M F Lottow and Kathy visit Elyria with her parents. Mrs Sylvia Hart and Mrs Lottie Wolt of New London Rebekahs visit local lodge. Mr and Mrs Lee Smith plan a South rest for 3 4 weeks and to reopen Hat Shop for Easter trade.
The Elyria library board reports definite refusal from Carnegie fund after a request for assistance. Rumors claim Carnegie's secretary said Elyria can manage itself. The carpenters union plans a contracting venture to show high building costs aren’t solely wage driven. City council weighs a police and fire pension fund. Jefferson School will gain six rooms this summer with no bond vote, at an estimated cost of 10,000 dollars.
The public buildings appropriation bill, authorizing 100000 for a new Elyria post office and 378000 for remodeling the Lorain post office, was passed by the House of Representatives at Washington after a bitter debate yesterday.
Forty six congressmen opposed the bill providing 325 million dollars for new buildings and improvements nationwide. The state public service commission dismissed the city council request for safety gates or a watchman at the Washington Avenue grade crossing over the Nickel Plate tracks.
The Ohio Committee on Penal Conditions adopts a principles declaration at its formation in Eaton Township. It favors abolition of county jails and capital punishment and the elimination of idle houses. The group proposes a detention home for those awaiting trial to replace the county jail.
Prosecutor D A Baird, after talks with Elyria Lorain officials and Sheriff E G Mathews, declares war on slot machines in Lorain County. Sheriff estimates about ten machines are operating countywide. Elyria hosts the 1928 automobile show at Rainbow Gardens opening tonight with Mayor James A Hewitt presiding. ten dealers to display new car models.
The last book of Gulliver's Travels, detailing his voyage to the land of the Houyhnhnms, is praised as a sharp indictment of the human race by the author.
A Day's Music Store ad urges testing worn radio tubes with free labeling and wear estimates. It touts Majestic Radios with Syncro Silent Tuning for smoother tone and reduced noise, claiming high quality reception and reasonable prices plus a trade in deal for old sets.
Day's Hardware promotes pruning supplies for grape vines shrubs and orchard trees and advertises Miller's Cedar Oil furniture polish in 32 ounce bottles as a non damaging floor furniture and woodwork finish aid. Special price 69c.
Long candle type electric light bulbs in several sizes sold at Best Standard GE. Bulbs valued for long life and faithful service. Price in lots of six at 18 cents. special grade now 10 cents.
A selection of Electric Washers including the Famous Easy G E and Blackstone Porcelain tub balloon wringer models. The Blackstone is marked down to 19 dollars from the regular authorized price. Some models require electrics priced at five percent and up.
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