This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1933
Page
6
Portland another cruiser to be completed since the London naval treaty is delivered to the United States navy at Boston. This 10 000 ton war ship will carry four planes.
A single stalk of popcorn grown by L. J. Volrath in Winston Georgia yielded 39 ears of corn, with 19 ears fully developed, according to the farmer's report dated February 27.
In Omaha on February 27 three hundred voters unknowingly signed a petition to nominate Giuseppi Zangara for mayor. A wager prompted the scheme as a lawyer aimed to gain signatures for any candidate chosen by a colleague. The petition circulated and the 300 names were collected from mostly professional signers who did not read the document.
South Amherst February meeting of the Ladies Dime Society at the Congregational church opened with a devotional period led by Mrs Emil Ruth and prayer by Mrs C F Fogel. A mother and daughter banquet was planned for April 4 with final arrangements to follow. Fifteen members attended with three guests and refreshments served by host Mrs John Wint. Mrs David Hansford will host the group in two weeks.
Fifty people attended a Thursday night gathering at the Methodist church. Elmer Harris performed music and ventriloquism and presented magic tricks. Guests enjoyed games and contests as a committee served light refreshments.
The Young Peoples League held a regular meeting at St John’s Evangelical church on Thursday evening. Officials conducted routine business and enjoyed a special time with hosts Mr and Mrs Albert Schneider.
Mr and Mrs N G Townsend were Friday business callers in Elyria. Mr and Mrs Fred Rieder from Cleveland were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Jacob Kolb. John Sehaub spent Friday in Rev and Mrs Roy Jenson and two sons and Mrs Caroline Jen son from Amherst were Thursday evening visitors here.
Sheffield Feb. 27 Elmer Owen was appointed fire chief to replace L W James who resigned two months ago. The council offered reinstatement to four suspended firefighters and plans park cleanup with benches for summer picnics. A training plan for volunteer firefighters is set for later dates. An eight tube radio was donated to St Theresa School by F Quinlan with parishioner contributions.
Attendees report several individuals arraigned Friday evening before May or Burrel at the Village Hall. Neya Carrick stayed as an overnight guest of Ellen May Jackson, while Clyde and Robert Haynes spent the night with grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Chambers reside on Ford road.
Ontario counted 118 840 widows and 52 225 widowers in the 1921 census. Unmarried women totaled 859 494 versus 962 790 bachelors, with 731 191 married men and 703 191 married women. Divorced men and women were nearly equal at 1 071 and 1 015.
Authorities hunted a disgruntled pupil after someone entered J. W. Marader's garage in Orenco Oregon and blew the principal's automobile engine to bits with dynamite.
Central Press outlines how young Eleanor Roosevelt helped run the Roosevelt household at Hyde Park. The article notes hospitality, shared duties with her husband, harmonious relations with her mother in law, and a family culture that mingled with guests. It highlights the children, Anna’s marriage to Curtis Dall, and the family’s inclusive, participatory life.
O C street resident Strohl brings a 1883 Fremont Daily Herald to The Chronicle Telegram office. The issue, dated October 12 1883, covers the execution of John Radford of Bellevue and notes the use of a hand press. He also presents the April 15 1865 New York Herald reporting President Lincoln's assassination.
A record of quit claim deeds and transfers including 47 acres in Grafton Township from John and Antonina Yaracz to John and Anna Stoiek, several parcels on Boone Road and Florence A Hoak and Lulu D Wilcox, Lot 41 in George H Ely’s West River Street Allotment Elyria, and parcels on Pyrle South Amherst Road, Avon Dover Beach Avon Lake, Wellington Penfield Road in Penfield Township, Foster Avenue Elyria, Bennett Road Sheffield Lake, and sublots 26 27 S B and H Day’s Subdivision in Elyria.
A concise reflection on practical ethics noting that knowing the task is only part of the challenge. Action follows knowledge, and execution defines character. The quote emphasizes discipline and purposeful conduct guiding daily decisions.
Famed cellist Gregor Piatigursky will perform at Finney Chapel in Oberlin next Tuesday evening February 28. The young virtuoso, once first cellist at Moscow Imperial Opera, rose to prominence after hardship and has since toured the United States. His program includes Caporale in D minor, Bach Suite No. 2 in D minor, Scumann pieces, Debussy, Weber arranged for cello, and works by Scriabin, Ravel, and Sarasate.
Indianapolis police officers Hershel Musgrove and a partner were sent three days in a row to aid Arthur Ele who threatened to jaw out of pace while yawning. They loaded him into a cruiser and took him to city hospital for adjustments on the last trip.
A scrambled excerpt shows Dr Musgrove arriving at Ele's home for repeated calls. The party describes moving a jaw back into place and a patrolman departing. The narrative tone hints at concern and tension as events unfold over several days.
Arctic explorers endure freezing conditions during northern voyage and return with no reported illness. They press on through extreme weather and complete their expedition.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.