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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1934
Page
3
Elyria edition lists city editor J Clare George with publication details. Rates shown include single copy three cents, weekly carrier and annual prepaid subscriptions, and mail prices for Elyria and neighboring counties with state and regional variations.
A 1934 Lorain Centennial Parade drew a vast outpouring of civic pride with vivid, colorful displays. Elyria floats and other delegations shared in the spectacle as thousands viewed the long, memorable procession, celebrating local progress and community loyalty.
The article credits James J. Farley with delivering a major blow to Tammany Hall by aligning with the national administration and ending its federal patronage. It notes Farley’s influence over James J. Curry’s ouster, the rise of James Pooling, and the promise of renewed job opportunities for Tammany members under Farley’s direction.
Americans are vacationing more as Yellowstone National Park reports over 20,000 visitors to date, far above last year’s under 7,000. Superintendent Roger W. Toll sees a possible rebound toward the 1920 peak of 260,000, and expects at least 200,000 visitors. The rise in tourism signals improving business and easing economic conditions.
A West Side Chicagoan Richard Johnson, war veteran, single handedly rounds up seven youths robbing a store under his apartment. He confronts a second time against three more men after a warning to not testify. Police cell blocks hold all seven.
Fragmentary notes honor dentists and editors with scattered death dates and places. Items mention Leormis and Gerder, a non-specific announcer born in stone, Robert Burns noted from 1796, and a Leavenworth soldier aged 59 tied to a 24-to-T Be. The text appears as a garbled column of anniversary and obituary references with multiple dates like June 13 and June 14 and scattered surnames.
Birth notices mention Rev Edward J Areayy, Carrick Folsom Preston Mrs Grever Creve and M Robinson editor of Tis porn at x 2 Knight Director of ib e 9 Agrigulia 25 Bureau and Souls and Pr he American Inst born 46 years Hermann K German philosopher writer ej 4 years ago.
Today hints at dedicating life to agriculture or forestry with a quiet, refined mindset. A gentle devotion to nature appears, and a notable pull toward public service or political reform may emerge, achievable by firm, principled effort.
The fragment notes Sunday July 22 1934 with musings on individual freedom and life dangers. It mentions potential interference by force of circumstance and stresses avoiding these dangers. It then lists TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS, including Abraham W. Rosenbach, famed bookman, born in Philadelphia.
Fragmentary notes mix biblical study 2 Chronicles 26 with stray quips and oddities from Americana. References to Isaiah, leprosy as sin, high taxes, jokes, Greta Garbo foods, auto industry, and public controversies populate a scattered 1930s style page. Two army flyers funerals and zoo thefts appear among social topics and political points.
A survey shows nearly half of 48 states lowered auto license tag charges this year. One western state cut average fees from 22 to 5 dollars, others ranged 10 to 50 percent, and two states lowered rates for vehicles two years old or more. Revenue shortfalls will be offset by higher gasoline taxes and increased fuel use.
Delphia, 58 years ago. Dr Mobhbis Fishbein of Chicago noted medical editor born in St. Louis 45 years ago. Miss Kathryn McHale professor of education at Goucher College and director of the Amer. Association of University Women born at Logansport Ind. 44 years ago. Stephen Vincent Benet poet author born at Bethlehem Pa. 66 years ago. Thomas E Wilson head of the Chicago packing house born in Canada 66 years ago.
A Lorain County Farm Mortgage Relief Committee met at Elyria Savings and Trust Company to discuss five cases of farmers seeking aid. Chairman George Cotton led the group with members Frank Rahl Ira Porter A H West and L B McConnell. The next meeting is set for August 14 and applicants should submit written requests at least a few days prior.
The Mack family hosted a birthday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brunger in Elyria on Sunday. Guests included Beatrice Johnson, Netle Wright, Mrs. E. M. Hathaway, Mrs. Blanche Tre, and Mrs. A. A. Haag. multiple relatives and friends from Cleveland, Berea, Maple Heights, Southington, and other towns visited or traveled. Wheat yield reports and local visits to the Davis woods, plus an Austin reunion, are noted alongside various trips to Florida and Michigan.
Gentry Brothers bring trained dogs ponies and monkeys to the Fair Grounds with a Tuesday matinee at 2 30 and a night performance. The highlight is two dogs walking a tightwire passing safely while balancing and pausing for audience applause. Kapitan, Rin Tin Tin’s son, joins the act as an added attraction.
Over eighty years old, Miss Rachel Tite is spending an indefinite time with Mrs. Carl Davidson in Belden.
Fourteen members of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs Sam Slack for a regular business session in South Amherst on Thursday. They arranged an ice cream social for Wednesday evening August 15 on the church lawn. Refreshments were served after adjournment by the hostess assisted by Mrs Baily. Attendees included Mrs George Rice Miss Margaret Rice Mrs Garfield Harris Mrs Belle Brock sicker Mrs William Stack and others. Church notices list St Johns Evangelical and Methodist services with times and pastors.
Jenson schedules morning worship at 9 43 and Sunday School at 11 00 with Rev David Davids leading Congregational services. Catholic Masses are at 8 00 and 10 00 A M with Rev Ferreri listed as pastor. No services on Sunday noted for the Catholic congregation.
TheDay's News advertises Grunow refrigerators proving safety and economy with tests showing non explosion under flame and safe contents. It highlights Carrene as a safe ingredient and announces Grunow radios featuring the Signal Beacon that tunes listeners to world stations like Madrid and London.
Day's Hardware highlights vacation travel tales and big fish stories while promoting fishing tackle including flexible casting rods and reels. It cites White bass in Lake Erie with Pearl spinner lures, and lists assorted baits, flies, spinners, and bass balls. The store also adverts porch swings, Gliders with springs, a paint line by B P , enamel paints, trim colors, and home goods on the second floor featuring ice cream freezers and Attendant kitchen items.
A beautiful Gulbransen Grand Piano just unpacked and placed on our studio floors. Nothing so finishes the furnishing of your new home like a Grand piano. Come in and try this one.
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