Lorain County Printing & Publishing Co. notices and rates
The Elyria Chronicle Telegram headline list shows the Lorain County Printing & Publishing Co issuing daily editions at two cents per copy locally and six dollars yearly in advance by carrier within Elyria. Mail rates outside Elyria are three dollars per year within Lorain and adjoining counties, four dollars in Ohio, with foreign advertising representation listed for Chicago New York Detroit and related addresses.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau
Second Street
Elyria
Ohio
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
Lorain
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago, & So
Michigan Ave
New York
Fifth Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Elyria Fire Dept Earns Top Ohio Fire Prevention Rating
Elyria achieved an undisputed first in Ohio for Fire Prevention Week with a rating above 90 percent. Eight U S cities earned similar honors. eighteen local groups supported the effort, reflecting strong community cooperation and a notable drop in city fires.
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Elyria
Ohio
United States
Bates
Chamber of Commerce
Uion
Annual holiday reflection on trust and goodwill
The piece argues that New Year greetings arise from deep human needs for relief from skepticism and suspicion. It contends true sentiment comes from the heart rather than doctrine, noting life trims expectations while simple faith and affection remain essential. It celebrates Christmas warmth and wishes happiness for friends and neighbors in the new year.
Brazil Sets Aside 25 Million To Destroy 12 Million Sacks
The Brazilian government plans to spend 25 million dollars to destroy 12 million sacks of coffee after already destroying over 25 million. The piece argues the problem is distribution and buying power, not merely overproduction, and urges a remedy to move agricultural goods to markets. It notes similar issues for rubber, silk, cotton, and steel.
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America
Brazil
After-Dinner Speaking Delights and Dilemmas
The piece explores the tricky business of after-dinner speaking. It notes that success tempts continuation while failure fuels a desperate push to improve, reflecting on the psychology of public talks and audience reactions.
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Quote on ego and greatness contrasts thin pretensions with true, quiet merit as a moral reflection.
Notable anniversaries span poets, editors and pioneers
1752 Philip Freneau born in New York. died New Jersey, 1832. 1820 Isaac Errett born in New York. died near Cincinnati, 1868. 1830 Henry M Flagler born in Canandaigua New York. died Florida, 1913. 1854 Alice M Robertson born Wagonner County Oklahoma. died Muskogee Oklahoma, 1931. 1870 George L Rickard born Kansas City Missouri. died Miami Beach Florida, 1929.
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Philip Freneau
New York
New Jersey
Isaac Errett
Ohio
Cincinnati
Henry M. Flagler
America
Canandaigua
N. Y
Florida
Georgia ratifies Constitution in history note
Timeline highlights Georgia becoming the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution in 1788. It recalls the end of the Battle of Murphreesboro known as Stone River in 1863. It notes the 1905 capture of Port Arthur marking a decisive Japanese victory in the Russo-Japanese War.
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Georgia
Murphreesboro
Stone River
Port Arthur
Russia
Today’s Birthdays Include Noted Figures Across Fields
Frederic J. Fisher of General Motors is 54, born in Sandusky Ohio. William Lyon Phelps of Yale is 67, born in New Haven Connecticut. Robert Nathan, New York City novelist, is 36, born there. Major General Preston Brown, V A, is 60, born in Lexington Kentucky. Herman G. James, president of the University of South Dakota, is 45, born in Philadelphia. William W. Cumberland, economist, is 42, born in La Verne California.
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Frederic J. Fisher
General Motors Corp
Sandusky
Ohio
William Lyon Phelps
Yale
New Haven
Conn
Robert Nathan
New York City
Maj
Ger
Preston Brown
Lexington
Herman G. James
Univerity of
South Dakota
Zodiac Outlook Notes On Reserved Diplomat
The horoscope describes a reserved self reliant native who keeps secrets and gains trust through discretion. It notes occasional grasping nature and selfish streak but softened by love. A notable trait is a love of horses and prudent diplomatic talent may raise status.
Silent observer notes city lights thefts and New Year sights
The piece reports numerous bulb thefts from Yuletide displays and ruined decorations. Elysians celebrate despite rain as 1932 starts. Broad street traffic is heavy with paid parking by Mayor Van Oster supporters and five bouquets gracing City Hall. A Hollywood actor robbery is mentioned with a broken jaw.
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Elysians
Broad Street
van Oster
City Hall
The Dreaded Job Finally Finished Today
A Mauritius column notes the relief and happiness after completing a long postponed task. The speaker finds peace when turning the final page and declaring the dreaded job done and the letter sent.
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Rome
Mauritius
Advertising’s steady pull over time and its power
A reflective meditation on routes to perdition and jury duty fears. It argues that continuous advertising, like continuous work, is more effective than noisy campaigns and will gradually exert irresistible influence. The piece contrasts rational planning with the allure of consistent messaging.
Wit and Wisdom From a bystander era
A satirical snippet contrasts a fast speaker with a slow thinker. A quip asserts that civilization has advanced beyond teaching every child piano. A joke notes a breach of promise suit would likely have led to alimony claims if the marriage had occurred, reflecting dated social norms.
Wellington Three Deaths Reported in Wellington Over New Year
Three deaths are reported in Wellington over the New Year holiday. Hiram M. Hines, 74, died at his northeast home an illness lasting three years. Nettis Hubler, 79, a sister of Lucy Springs, died at her New London home. Kathleen Teehan, age three, died in Elyria Memorial Hospital after eye surgery. Funeral services for all are announced as conducted by the Wadsworth family.
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Wellington
Hiram M. Hines
Wadsworth
Paul Carter
Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Hines
Nettis Hubler
Lucy Springs
New London
Hubler
Sullivan
Wadsworths
Kathleen
Matthew Teehan
Adams Street
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Wkathleen
Reuben Knapp Remembers Huntington Inn Youth
Reuben Knapp to celebrate his 99th birthday on January 12 recalls dancing at the Huntington Inn as a boy. He says he and friends enjoyed many long dances and he remains in good health and active during holiday feasts.
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Reuben Knapp
Huntington Inn
Knapp
Wellington high musicians receive a one million dollar “gift”
Wellington Kiwanis members arranged a treasury tour for Wellington High School musicians who performed with the all Ohio orchestra in Columbus. The group was presented with a symbolic one million dollars inside the State Capitol for a photo moment. The event included Miss Wilda Abbott and other students, with further social notes and nearby visits at New Year. Penfield High School to play Camden Friday in league action.
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Wellington High School
All- Ohio
Columbus
State Capitol
Treasury Department
State House
Clarence Brown
J. H. Pate
Wellington Kiwanians
Wilda Abbott
Mildred Brenner
Eva Rowland
Harriett Miller
Margery Shields
Dominic
Mary
Betty
Joe Schnell
Massillon
James Dennis
Frank Curtice
Clarence
Burt Curtice
R. W. Baker
Sally Sue
Penfield High School
Camden
Penfield
City Hears Light Plan As 1932 Council Set
The council voices dissatisfaction with current lighting rates and plans a protest when Insull Co. items return Feb 1. The 250 volt end lamps for main street spark strong doubt, replacing the white way concept. The 1931 session adjourns to Jan 4 1932 with Mayor Walter Broughton and new councilman Fred Carvey joining.
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Walter Broughton
Fred Carvey
L. C. Gibson
Entertains for Grandmother on Birthday
Mrs Pauli Richards hosted an afternoon tea for Mrs Abbie Daniels to honor her birthday on Wednesday December 30. Six ladies attended and offered congratulations, including Mrs Ida Crittenden Mrs Ada Weston Mrs Vern Ketchum Mrs William Weston Mrs A L Daniels and Miss Marian Daniels. Mrs Daniels received many gifts during the afternoon.
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Pauli Richards
Abbie Daniels
Mrs. Daniels
Ida Crittenden
Ada Weston
Vern Ketchum
Witliam Weston
A. L. Daniels
Marian Daniels
Personal notices from New London social circle
Mrs. Mary Cables and Mr. and Mrs. Pratt from California were recert guests of Mrs. P. H. Burk. Various local residents hosted visitors, bridge games with high scores by Miss Lois Morrs and Richard Beeler, and a luncheon. Several locals traveled to nearby towns for visits and holiday time. many moved on with daily duties and family care in Norwalk, Ashland, Greenwich, and Cleveland.
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Mary Cables
Pratt
California
P. H. Burk
Chas. Shaw
Troy
Ohio
Thos. Hamilton
Ashland
New London
Lois Morrs
Richard Beeler
Low
Cordell
Rihard Robertson
Hamilton
Wilma Bryson
Lakewood
D. W. Blair
Norwalk
C. M. Hibbard
Chas
Jenne
Greenwich
A. C. Norton
Don Martin
Waynesboro
Virginia
H. C. Hayes
Cleveland
R. E. Johnson
Barton Morris
Clarence Knowlton
Robert Knapp
Huron
O. Christine O'Hara
Christine McCreary
W.C. Hoover
Henry Parnell
Mansfield
Josephine Chase
Mary Fetersen
Elvrra
Clarence Hakes
Edith M. King
Fairport Harbor
Social guests at the Starkey and Goodsite homes
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Starkey and Mrs. W Goodsite with son Ernest hosted Monday evening visitors including Mr. and Mrs. A Schiferstein and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. J Cook with son and Mr. and Mrs. F H Lewis. Also Mr. and Mrs. Harry Date and son hosted guests.
Yeomen Lodge Christmas entertainment and local visit notes
A list of social events and visits in Elyria and nearby towns. Families attended the Yeomen Lodge Christmas program and dancing, with recipients of gifts. various trips to Mt. Vernon and Berlin Heights. dances at Murray Ridge School. visits to Norwalk and Cleveland relatives. multiple family gatherings and shopping trips noted through Tuesday.
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Yeomen Lodge
Elyria
Wiesler
Margaret Dodd
Florence Kiesler
Charles McCarty
Frances Stinebring
Thomas Stinebring
Mt. Vernon
Baldwin and Sons
Laurabell Stoughton
Miss Stoughton
Vickers
Little Daughter
Finleyville, Fa
Arthur Eschtruth
Neva Goodsite
Leona Ellenberger
Berlin Heights
Murray Ridge School
William Goodsite
Ernest
Fred Kramer
Norwalk
Ed McCollum
M. Penrod
Howard Penrod
Charles Penrod
Cleveland
Babcock
Huron
John Harnish
F. H. Lewis
Fred Smith
William Smith
Keesel
West Dover
Ella Jane
Bon
Holiday party for Progressive Class at 3 KE church
Mr and Mrs J G Morris hosted a Sunday School Progressive Class party with guests Mr and Mrs John Harnish Mr and Mrs Max Baldwin and two sons Mr and Mrs A C Haynes Mr and Mrs John Cook and son Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson and Mr and Mrs F H Lewis. Games included watch parts prize bean guessing and a fish pond.
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J. G. Morris
John Harnish
Max Baldwin
A. C. Haynes
John Cook
Arthur Johnson
F. H. Lewis
Town Refuses Bill for Gold Braid by Harbor Master
Hingham officials refused to pay a $6 bill from Harbor Master Bill Melcher for trimming his uniform with gold braid. The dispute arose after he submitted the charge to the town.
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Hingham
Mass
Bill Melcher
Thief Steals Candy Box From Chattanooga Drugstore
In Chattanooga Tennessee a thief grabbed a large advertising candy box from a drugstore display and ran, prompting laughter from the clerk at the scene.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Roomy Miami Resort Market Showcases Wide Lodging
Miami, Florida promotes itself as a top world destination with 200 hotels and 1,500 apartment buildings available for tourists. The portrayal highlights extensive lodging options and ample capacity for visitors.
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Miam Miami
Fla
Miami
Inventory Notes Leave Some Goods Untidy and Odd
A small store notes that unlike many shops it does not conduct a yearly inventory with strict cleanliness. Some items arrive in odd lots and may appear soiled, reflecting a casual approach to stock-taking.
New London Council Holds Final 1931 Session
New London January 1931 Mayor A M Turner presided over a special council meeting to pay bills and close out 1931 affairs. Five councilmen attended along with Clerk R H Seiler and City Solicitor F N Palmer. Bills totaling 1209.45 were read and ordered paid from respective funds. The only lingering matter was not specified.
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New London
A. M. Turner
R. H. Seiler
F. N. Palmer
Packaged Tin Canned Ham Sold for 50 Cents
Advertisement notes a hind portion described as suitable for all eaters, fattened and preserved in tin cans offered at a price of 50 cents per unit.
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Sallys
Sisis
Perdition
Elberta Watters
Dale Allen
John Yoder
Chatham
Janet Clisby
Pauline Wells
Guy Wells
Councll
Insull Co
Vincent
Harry Bros
Pennzoil Gas Station
Cor
4Th and East River Sts
United Dry Cleaning CO
The
Murbach Coal & Supply Co
West Bridge St
the Days
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
Majestic
Day’s Hardware
Ventory
Gardless
Burno Sales Company
Figtia, Ohio
Crimson Flash
West Side Lumber & Coal CO
West Street
Nets
Kelly
Storm
Broad ST
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