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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1932
Page
5
The author argues prosperity bred overvalued terms like super and deluxe, shaping American thinking toward gadgetry and luxury. A plain, serviceable product is overlooked as society chases chrome and ornate features. Eliminating these luxuries could raise satisfaction with simpler living and reduce costs.
The American Foundation for the Blind expands services by funding scholarships and surveying new fields where judgment matters more than eyesight. The aim is to ease the burden on the blind and help talented individuals achieve success, with recipients repaying the benefactors through productive work.
Archaeologists led by Professor Shear of Princeton excavating a Corinthian woman's grave found a terra cotta vanity case containing white face powder. Analysis shows it matches modern powder, suggesting ancient Greek women shared similar beauty routines with contemporary women, though the exact Greek term remains unknown.
Florence E. Allen, noted woman jurist, offers optimism amid financial crisis. She cites enduring intellectual, social, ethical, and spiritual values as true assets beyond money. She argues real power lies in the human spirit and resilience, contrasting with barter notions and flashy wealth.
A humorous column notes a Chinese applicant Bung Ho misfires in a job reply and jokes about an American stereotype. It contrasts shifting manners during a boom, praising improved courtesy and genuine appreciation for good service amid economic changes.
In a rustic exchange Sandy and Jack mull aging and barrels, joking about fiftee n bar'ls and missing apples. The chatter turns to currency with a punchy remark that a large hundred dollar bill becomes a curiosity alongside a new small sized note, while quips about youth and aging close the scene.
A list of birthdays and death dates for historical figures including Inigo Jones Rembrandt Clement C Moore Almira L Phelps Henry Edward Manning William Winter Lord Northcliffe and others, noting birthplaces and death dates across centuries. The entry reads like an anniversaries roundup from a historical newspaper page.
The item recalls 1791 mob destruction of Dr Priestley’s Birmingham home and library for liberal views, plus 1913 and 1918 historical notes. It also lists birthdays of Alfred Hertz, Rt Rev John B Peterson, James A Tobey, Dr Garry C Myers, and Maria Tempest. A village war over adding Cocherel to Briand farm hamlet names is described.
Mrs Sadie Jontz won the Wellington Grange declaration contest and will represent the local Grange in the county contest. The event featured 60 lines of Grange ritual recitation with contestants Miss Lucille Burge and John Barber. Musical selections included violin and piano pieces by local performers. A milk price cut to 8 cents a quart takes effect today from three local dairies.
Under Mrs Ben Burge and Mrs Sam Manning guidance the Juvenile Grange Degree team is organized and trained. The group will debut at the next subordinate grange meeting in two weeks with the youths in charge of initiating new candidates. The same week Wellington youths will conduct the initiation service at La Grange Grange.
Members of the Rebekah lodge and the Odd Fellows and their families will hold a basket picnic at Chippewa Lakes on Sunday. A large percentage of members is expected to attend.
Florence Starr was re elected president of the Missionary society at the Methodist church meeting hosted by Mrs. T. M. Pfeiffer. Officers re elected include Mrs. Norman Griggs first vice president, Mrs. Paul Carter second vice president, Mrs. Horace Bassett recording secretary, Mrs. Charles Barnes corresponding secretary, Mrs. M E B Church treasurer of the Foreign society, and Mrs. Blake Stevick treasurer of the Home department.
Real estate transfers list Mary Swift Anderegg to John D. MacLaury in Oberlin for three quarters of an acre on East College Street. Continental Cooperative Realty to Margaretta Schellantrager for lots 97 28 and 29 in Ridgeville Heights. Guardian Trust to Georgia A. Whiteman sublet 148 block E West Shore Sheffield Lake. Steve Opalentk to Mike Santa sublets 24 25 26 block 3 Central Subdivision Sheffield Township. Ohio Fuel Gas to Harvey F. Chambers four acres on North Ridge Road in Sheffield Elyria Townships and Mr and Mrs Will Rosa on Mray. Additional social notes describe varied visiting family groups and Sunday gatherings around Oberlin and Elyria communities, with names such as Reis, Bauman, Becker, Whitney, and Zurcher. A Montana bear story reports Alfred Gray and his brother Nick lassoing a 400-pound bear near Montrose, Colo, the bear was rammed and later killed by Alfred with a rope restraint after an extended chase and a scratched boy.
The Henrietta 4-H Clovers held their seventh meeting on July 12 with sixteen members and five visitors present. Attendees included Arlene Buswell Elyria Virginia Jacobs Lorain Ruth Latteman Birmingham Marjory Swiers Jane Kendeigh. A short business session featured demonstrations by Leona Hopkins Mary Trieston and Mary Thomas. Later games followed.
Betty Battles spent Thursday as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Eckleston of Crestone. Dr. BE. D. Lynder is reported on the sick list. Sunday guests at the W. B. Sybrandt home were Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dennis and two sons of Shelby, Mrs. A. J. Edwards and John Edwards of Plymouth, Stanley Sybrandt of Cleveland and Theodore Sybrandt of Penfield.
Cherbourg in France prepares to install a nine foot faced clock atop a 225 foot granite tower built as a landmark for American tourists. The clock will strike on the hour half hour and quarter hour, its chimes audible at sea along two wires.
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