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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1935
Page
11
A July 4th celebration excerpt quotes John Adams urging independence and eternal nationhood. It envisions a future of liberty with bells, bonfires, and gratitude, urging Americans to honor the Declaration and celebrate safely tomorrow.
The piece notes a steady decline in Fourth of July fatalities from 1932 to 1933 and cites ongoing injuries among children, drownings, and fireworks hazards. It recounts safety tips from the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters for motorists bathers and general celebrations, urging caution, space, and prompt first aid to prevent tetanus and other injuries.
The piece argues the NRA was tested by practical implementation before a Supreme Court ruling, noting the impracticality of instant constitutional review. It recalls historical fear during the New Deal era, the public drift, and the gradual shift in attitudes as courts upheld the program’s constitutionality. It ends with broader reflections on national progress and public sentiment.
Reinald Werrenrath, famed concert singer nicknamed Weary, travels a whirlwind one night stand tour through Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin and more as cities cut arts funding. He performs in small venues with local orchestras, learning about Main Street life while drawing capacity crowds and making a modest profit.
A collection of brief biographical entries and historical milestones. Notables include John Singleton Copley born in Boston 1815, Henry Grattan an Irish orator, 1846 merchant in Portsmouth, George W. L. Fox the pantomime actor, William H. Hurlbert the journalist, Sam W. Small the editor and evangelist, Thomas Boyd the novelist, plus events such as Quebec founded 161, Washington taking command 1775, Idaho statehood 1890, and Herzl’s death 1904. Also mentions Thieves at St Peter’s Basilica 1925 and various biographical notes on public figures.
Elyria opens arms to Ohio Spanish War Veterans arriving for the state encampment. Weather dampens Lorain County Sunday School Association concerts at the fairgrounds with a smaller audience despite a 3090-voice chorus and soloists. Brown Hotel on Broad Street and East Avenue bought by S I Rice of New Castle PA from Brown Brothers.
A collection of biographical notes noting births of prominent figures: Dr. Hubert Work of Colorado born in Marion Center Pennsylvania sixty years ago. Gregory Mason an anthropologist explorer born in New York ninety? clarified. Dr. Joseph S. Ames retiring Johns Hopkins president born Manchester VI seven years ago. Mrs. Peter Olesen of Minnesota a lecturer and Democratic leader born Waterville Minnesota fifty nine years ago. Prime Minister Richard Bennett of Canada born New Brunswick sixty five years ago.
Today’s horoscope notes a person prone to hurry to conclusions and urges restraint to avoid ups and downs. It describes a hopeful nature with quick recovery but highlights the dangers of acting too quickly. Curbting impulsivity can prevent trouble.
MANSFIELD July 3 Sheriff E P Long said Mrs Augusta Henry 47 held on a charge of trying to kill her 16 year old daughter Virginia swallowed an overdose of sleeping tablets in county jail four tablets were taken one a day and saved for several days a physician said the dose was not fatal Mrs Henry recovering after hours sleep She told officers last week she tried to kill her daughter to keep them from taking her back to the Toledo State Hospital The girl remains in critical condition treated for a mental ailment
HOLLYWOOD July 3 Clark Gable remains committed to his motion picture career while Rev Samuel J Williams who traveled to convert the actor, leaves Hopedale Ohio without meeting Gable. The article notes Williams searched for the star for about a month. Construction permits totaling 69825 were issued in Elyria last month. The T W Robinson the first electrically driven freighter on the Great Lakes was launched at Lorain shipyards with 300 passengers on board. Elyria will be redistricted adding two wards after census shows population 25 090, changing council from seven members to five and wards from four to six.
The Rev Williams traveled from Gasble’s hometown to Santa Catalina Island and Hollywood to contact Clark Gable without success. He left a 10,000 word plea with the actor’s maid, hoping to convert him to his church. Earthquakes are explained as shocks from buried rock strata.
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