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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1929
Page
4
A tax payer note describes the Opera House of Paris as the world’s largest theater covering nearly three acres. It notes the vast size and public interest in the historic venue.
One hundred thirty six scouts from twelve Lorain County troops received midwinter Court of Honor honors at First Congregational church on Friday evening. The ceremony recognized completed scout work and celebrated the boys as future leaders who strive to do a good turn daily with pride in their achievements.
Elyria endures one of its whitest winters with persistent snow since New Year’s Day. The daily snowfall, while tiresome, brings longer lasting ground insulation, less plant damage from freezing, and a likely earlier spring with richer summer foliage. Residents brace for continued slippery streets and glare as patience yields eventual rewards.
Miss Bertha A Connor director of the Boston public schools penmanship department argues handwriting cannot determine character. She notes the proverb you can judge a man by his handwriting and disputes it while asserting modern penmanship methods benefit today’s children more than those of the past.
James A. Reed, born Mansfield Ohio 1861, stakes a long political arc from mayor of Kansas City to U S senator. He condemns prohibition as a moral failure, laments graft in law enforcement, and predicts a day when public voice ends govern ment by organized gangs.
The item notes Mr and Mrs Leghorn Tharp celebrating nearly two years of marriage and jokes about their differences. It quotes a remark about preferring to hear the new preacher only if the day is nice, attributed to Mraz and Art Smiley this morning.
A compact list honors birthdays and death dates of figures such as Samuel Pepys Henry Dearborn George Frederick Handel Emma Willard William Eaton and others. It notes Pepys born in London 1632 and died 1702 Bienville founder of New Orleans born in Montreal died in France 1765 Handel born in Saxony died London 1759 Dearborn born North Hampton Nova Scotia died Roxbury Massachusetts 1829 Eaton born Woodstock Connecticut died Brimfield Massachusetts 1811 Willard born Berlin Connecticut died Troy New York 1870 Gilmer born Guilford County North Carolina died Savannah Georgia 1883.
A timeline item notes 1827 when Sir Walter Scott disclosed himself as the author of the Waverly Travels. It also cites 1847 the American army under Gen Taylor with 5,909 men defeating 20,090 Mexicans at Buena Vista under Santa Anna. It lists 1899 Emile Zola condemned to one year’s imprisonment for articles on the Dreyfus affair.
Margaret Deland of Allegheny Pennsylvania born 72 years ago. Rita Weiman, Philadelphia born playwright and author, born 40 years ago. Rear Admiral Henry B Wilson, Camden New Jersey born 6% Douglas Volk, Pittsfield Massachusetts born 75 years ago. Ernest P Bickel, vice chairman of the American Red Cross, born near Vincennes Indiana.
A garbled OCR passage describes a night scene with strong letters and odd phrasing. It references hospitality and trust, mentions a grand birthday, and lists items such as Parents' Fapoine and an Auto Show in New York City San Francisco openings. It also cites basketball links between Dartmouth Columbia and Philadelphia teams.
The Chronicle-Telegram prints a religious revival editorial urging broad sympathy among all faiths. It stresses love over hatred, forgiveness, and the brotherhood of man under God, citing scripture and the example of Christ. The piece also questions the feasibility of a municipal court in Elorria and notes Torain County Bar membership amid local taxation issues.
Opinion argues a municipal court benefits lawyers more than taxpayers. It warns the plan would cost about 25 thousand dollars annually, require court infrastructure, and shift duties from mayor and police to new officials. It condemns added costs for townships and questions the impact on poorer residents.
Dr C Kelsey relocates to the 10th floor of Lorain County Bank Building offering years of experience in all plate work with quick advice on repairs.
Radio fans are offered a No 40 Atwater Kent radio with seven tubes A K Speaker and Pooley cabinet at 117 00 The regular price for the radio alone is higher and the walnut cabinet with drop door acts as a desk shelf and speaker pedestal for a savings reflected in the package deal
Day's Hardware reports a big shipment of B. P. 5. paint on display with full color cards and offers free color cards. It also notes Richard E. Byrd’s polar trip prep and promotion of the National pressure cooker, sold as best for scarce fuel, with prices from 38.09.
Two more of those beautiful little Minuet Gularansen Planos arrived this week. They are finished in genuine Dupont Duco Mahogany with a matching duet bench.
A new all electric combination unit replaces the bio phonograph and separate radio. It includes automatic stop on record albums and merges playback and radio functions. Also released is a Waring Pennsylvanians record with Glorianna on the flip side.
The latest week presents hot numbers by a two colored orchestra with Get Low Down Blues and Kansas City Breakdown featuring rhythmic trumpet passages and a muted trombone. Jewish James delivers My Tonda TM and Monna Vanna as vocals, while Aileen Stanley performs You Get Br as Lang as I have You and You wanted node are fe Tote Aare OF Johnny Marvin in a lively program.
This season brings a new Rogers electric waffle iron noted for ease of use and simple cleaning. Priced at $5.00, the cast iron waffle irons and related cooking items are showcased in the house furnishing department.
The Detroit Jewel Gas Range from the world’s largest stove plant is praised as an excellent baker. A new line has been released and our Dboys are unpacking and arranging them for display with updated valves and sanitary corners. Spring shipments arrive daily offering seeds tools lawn mowers fishing tackle and sports goods.
An electric home device, the Vita Vibrating Machine, is touted to stir sluggish systems, aid weight control, and refresh tired professionals. A display offering a 100K window sale presents a demonstration of its 26th century exercises claimed to restore vigor and strength.
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