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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1936
Page
4
A detailed obituary and reaction to King George V’s death describe his quiet influence during World War I and postwar years. The report notes Edward VIII’s swift accession, aerial coronation moment, bachelor status, and perceived modern approach with public engagement.
Cummings notes that New Deal era litigation has created an intricate, far reaching workload with constitutional questions dominating. In the past year the government was a litigant in 304 of 926 Supreme Court cases, a large share, while the legal staff handled 46 765 cases. Prison populations rose by 5 632 to 21 444, a record high, and liquor violations show similar commitment as enforcement tightens post repeal.
A 1912 Bryan quotation and Senator Dickinson critique urge binding platforms and accountability for broken pledges in politics. The speakers warn that repudiating campaign pledges after election erodes democracy and trust, urging laws to punish candidacy pledges and enforce platform commitments. A final quip mocks wealth and temptation.
A legendary talisman called Abracadabra, created by Serenus Sammonicus in a distant era, is said to have magical powers to cure disorders and defeat evil as magic rivaled science in ancient medicine.
A devotional study reflects on Isaiah 21’s burden concerning Babylon and Edom, urging Christians to watch for signs of the end times with steadfast faith. The burden underscores Babylon’s fall and judgment, contrasting worldly night with the coming morning, and referencing New Testament imagery of spiritual Babylon. A retrospective list of notable historical figures and events follows, marking births, deaths, and pivotal moments from 1824 to 1935.
Charles T. Ingraham of Pittsburgh secretary of the American Institute of Architects born there sixty years ago. Francis Hackett of Ireland journalist author born in Ireland fifty three years ago. Dr William A. Wirt Gary superintendent of schools born at Markle sixty two years ago. Carveth Wells of Westport N
The record lists Charles Nisbet born in Scotland and first president of Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa., who died January 18, 1804 in Carlisle. It also notes John Fitch born in Hartford County, Connecticut, an early steamboat inventor who died July 2, 1798 at Bardstown, Kentucky, and mentions John C. Fremont born in 1813, a future governor.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Merchant were held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 from the home of her daughter Mrs Harriet Haywood Rev B H Ryan pastor of the Methodist church officiated Harold Allsop and William Meneham sang two numbers Pallbearers were Alex Flowers Edwin Karper Sam Slack John Wrage Charley Bauman and Ben Nickel Burial was in the Evergreen family lot Freuds and relatives attended from Amherst Elyria Lorain Oberlin and South Amherst
Twelve members of the Methodist church choir and Rev. B. H. Ryan went to Elyria Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o clock and entertained with a church service at the local church venue.
Y., an explorer author and lecturer born in England 49 years ago. Frederick M. Smith of Independence Missouri, president of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, born at Plano Illinois 62 years ago. Rt. Rev. Frank W. Sterrett bishop of Bethlehem Pennsylvania born at Middleport New York 51 years ago. William A. Delano of New York City, noted architect, born there 2 years ago.
The text suggests a life split between strong conventional dislike and bold creative urges. Without an external push toward achieving ideas, success may slip away as ambitions remain unrealized.
The Home for the Aged held a service where the choir performed two selections, Triumphs of Praise and Just So I See His Face. Mrs. Ryan delivered a vocal solo while Elmer and Nina Harris sang a guitar accompanied duet. After the service, attendees toured the home and enjoyed the visit.
Mrs Clinton Kilmer will entertain the Ladies Dime Society in the Congregational church parlors Thursday afternoon. A good attendance is desired.
A church service at St John s Evangelical church is announced for Wednesday evening at 7 30 led by Rev C E Schmidt featuring stereoptical slides. The public is invited to attend. KP T A The January PTA meeting will be held this evening in the school auditorium with the county school orchestra providing entertainment.
Mr and Mrs C E White of Vincent and Mr and Mrs Jacob Kolb and son Charles were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ernst.
Athens Greece a city of half a million a century ago now reads as a scattered village of about 7 000 residents the report notes highlighting demographic shift and urban change over time.
Miss Catherine Costigan of the Treasury Dept, noted currency expert, investigated a fire wrecked Tennessee restaurant where a tin ash-filled cash register held $15,000. After months of study, she found the register contained $20 more than claimed, and the owner was paid the extra amount in full.
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