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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1933
Page
4
Charles H. March of Minnesota is named the new chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, shown at his desk in Washington as he assumes the role.
Elyria community urged to stay hopeful amid income loss and national transition. With industrial ties to Cleveland and Lorain, local leaders stress harmony in Washington after March fourth and anticipate improved business as steel plant moves to Lorain boosts regional prospects.
The Pasadena Post muses that technocratic money would expire with its year of issue and imagines a person attempting to pay a bill with it in December, highlighting the novelty and potential confusion of such a system.
A brief Tribune item notes that the man who declares what this country needs is a dictator often ends up changing his mind at home, underscoring skepticism toward extreme political solutions.
A terse note from a silent observer laments a football game loss without shedding tears. It comments that no matter which side lost, sorrow was avoided and moving on is emphasized. The fragment hints at resilience and resolve in the face of defeat.
The article outlines farm income collapse from 1931 to 1938 with U S figures showing drastic declines and rising mortgage burdens. It notes that mortgage totals reach around 9.5 billion dollars while interest costs would demand more production than farms can yield under current prices.
A Scottish saver wanted a ten word telegram and wrote Bruises hurt erased afford erector analysis hurt too infectious dead. His wife translated it as Brucs is hurt. He raced a Ford. He wrecked her. And Alice is hurt, too, in fact she's dead. The thrifty one saved eight words.
A short poem printed for distribution by unknown author, found by George Morgan of Morgan Drexel & Co. It urges loving friends to express affection before life ends, and to share praise, prayer, tears, and joy. The verse emphasizes communal care, kinship in sorrow, and the healing power of shared mirth.
A poetic meditation urges readers to share help and cheer among workers and neighbors. It encourages trust in the Harvest Giver and frames life as a journey of friendship, growth, and daily simple pleasures.
A comic vignette features young Jimmy pushing a baby sister’s perambulator and quips about payment. A nosy wife laments the rook’s injury while an absent-minded professor suggests notice. The piece condemns the self-made man’s amateurism and notes the first U S newspaper, the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser, began on November 71st, 1784.
TODAY S ANNIVERSARIES recalls figures such as Alexander Hamilton John A Macdonald Bayard Taylor George Q Cannon William James Lord Curzon and Dwight W Morrow with birthplaces death dates and brief biographical notes. The names span politics philosophy and law with deaths dated from 1804 to 1931 highlighting historical figures.
A compact history note recounts Michigan Territory forming part of Indiana in 1805 and 1861’s Vassar Female College incorporation. It lists births including Eva Le Gallienne, Alice Paul, Agnes C Johnston, Charles Jones, Olaf Norlie, Thomas Dixon, James P Alley, and Harry G Selfridge with ages and birthplaces.
A 69 year old Ripon reflection praises developing a guide or teacher to lead weaker minds toward knowledge not limited to schools. It hints at a memorial disposition and a delicate conception, endorsing a dual occupation depending on early mind trends and urging deep digging into learning.
Mrs Charles Schaible visited her parents the Hahn family in Lake Shore. Numerous neighbors called on Edna and Sarah Reeve of Lorain plus Louise Fox of Elyria stayed with Henry Pallas’s family. Local visits included Drusendals Minnichs White Wailhead Bauman and others with church and Grange events noted.
Portland Oregon. City Commissioner Bennet urged trimming the zoo herd arguing 19 bison exceed the city’s ability to feed them. He proposed trading nine bison for 18 cows and giving the cows to a charitable institution, saying a nearby farmer offered the deal.
Salem residents had complained about bright light from the heavens during a city wide blackout. Electric lights are back in use after the outage, ending the moonlight era of darkness.
A household health note urges that both adults and children require milk in their diets. Each adult should have at least a pint, with a glass often enjoyed while performing household duties rather than only with meals.
Tokyo dispatch reports Stalin stated the Soviet government is shifting its five year plan to heavy defense production, ending any hope for a Soviet Japan non aggression pact. The move came as Japan pressed for huge budget allocations amid altered relations with China and Manchukuo.
ERHART H. M. Dowdell was a visitor in Medina on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Neff with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bueche and family attended St. Martin's church Sunday. Seldon Armbruster visited his parents Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith visited Ernest Deuick in Mallet Creek Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gravenstetter and daughter Rose attended St. Martin's church Sunday. Gust Hethy hosted friends and relatives from Cleveland Sunday. Mrs. Louis Nilges visited at Mrs. Leethy’s home Sunday morning. Horace J. Humm and Miss Ethel Smith called on Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Schultz Sunday evening. Minnie Korsen and daughter Valeria with Arthur Kaiser and his mother Mary Kaiser attended St. Martin's church Sunday. Nelson Gross visited Miss Betty Flannery in Litchfield Sunday evening. Mrs. Oswald Meyer and Mrs. Charles Starr with daughter from Cleveland visited Frank Smith’s home Sunday. Helen Rauscher visited Mr. and Mrs. George Haury Sunday evening. Lot Rych and son Glenn of Cleveland visited Mr. and Mrs. George Gross Saturday and Sunday. Nelson Schultz and daughter Hope recently visited Mrs. Schultz's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hastings in Litchfield.
The Colored Republican Club will convene at 8 p m next Monday at the Second M E Church. Rev J E Burton as chairman and P Meredith as secretary announced the meeting details.
A 1867 law allows honorable discharged disabled veterans to peddle goods they own without a license. The privilege is limited to Pennsylvania residents who certify their disability and discharge and swear the goods are owned by them.
Aberdeen Washington, by the U S Weather Bureau, recorded a new all time rainfall record for 1932 at 102.83 inches. City officials confirmed the measurement, making Aberdeen notable for this notable weather milestone.
Keen disappointment marked the Elyria fox chase as the fox failed to run and died before half a mile. A fox hound owned by William Leedale died attempting to leap a wire fence. Lorain County Horse Owners Association elected officers at the court house with J A Rawson as president, J L Edwards and Frank Briggs as vice presidents, and George Hill as treasurer. over 300 members attended.
About 75 members attended the Lorain County Horse Owners Association annual meeting. The group reports 450 members and reelects Ashley Rawson as president H M Andress as secretary George E Hill as treasurer and J L Edwards and Frank Briggs as vice presidents. Lorain port shipments for 1913 topped 1911 with 716 vessels entering domestic cargoes and 644 clearing. Ore receipts reached 3 772 000 tons.
County commissioners seek a path to fund $175,000 in courthouse additions without increasing tax rates. They propose rerouting a state road levy cut into the building fund to cover necessary expansion for crowded conditions.
The Chronicle Telegram reports the city council last night approved an appropriation ordinance totaling $1,156,125.34. The measure funds municipal programs and services, detailing allocations to departments and project needs.
Oberlin College seniors chose a slate of 10 speakers for the 1928 commencement. Harry Emerson Fosdick led with the most votes, followed by Will Durant and William Howard Taft in that order, as votes were announced today.
The Y Indus Club discussed sending delegates to represent the club at the state Young Men's Conference in Van Wert on February 10 to 12. Harold Olmsted received a past president's pin shaped as a gavel from President Eugene Hubbard. The main topic was the proposed unemployment insurance bill coming to the Ohio legislature. Norwood Baumhardt led devotions.
County Auditor C. S. Kelser reports only 1888 dog licenses sold this year, 500 fewer than last year, with other agencies behind as nearly 9,000 dogs are registered. Last day to buy dog tags is January 20, after which a $1 fine is imposed.
In 1832 the Anti Masons organized the third political party to emerge in the political field. The move reflected rising organized opposition as candidates sought new alignment amid national debates.
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