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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
6
A scientist presented a theory that life on this planet began in Hort Water, suggesting a fresh start for humanity. The talk explored implications for science and culture, while a second puzzle discussed why modernist art is hung for viewers rather than by the artist.
Elyria observed Memorial Day with both G A R posts, Elijah Hayden in the morning and Richard Allen in the afternoon paying tribute to deceased members and unknown dead. The safety board asks the service board to preserve and keep filled the few remaining fire cisterns in the business district to cover water mains during fires. Most cisterns from Elsha years ago are piled up. City council bought a 99 foot Water Street lot for West Broad Street extension, enabling exact alignment. the lot was purchased from E G Johnson for 2000 dollars.
Memorial Day exercises were held at the school house with the School Band under Mr. Osborne. Rev Worth gave the invocation. J L Oppelt led the Star Spangled Banner. Col George Reed read General Order No 11 and presented Purple Heart medals to four veterans. Carl Tomanek led ceremonies at the grave with firing squad. wreaths were placed by local organizations and scouts. taps by Arnold.
Industrial reports from Elyria to Lorain indicate rising business activity. Major plants like National Tube in Lorain and American Shipbuilding widen operations while banks seek favorable loan verdicts and improved cash positions. Employment and production trends point to a broader economic upturn nationwide.
Kipton and nearby towns hosted a flurry of weekend visits and dinners. Generous turnout included Nat Ladd and Walter Wilford families in Milan, Miss Ruth Kelly visiting Geneva, and multiple Oberlin and Berlin Heights guests. The Ripton baseball team lost at home to Fisher Foods while Alumni Banquet drew locals from Rockford and beyond.
Clarence P. Craig, 54, a downtown store window light switcher in Oklahoma City, turns off lights nightly. For 16 years he has shut off about 300 stores a night, totaling some 1,700,000 switches. He estimates walking 450,400 miles and wearing out shoes roughly every two months.
The article notes New York City lies in latitude near Madrid Naples and Constantinople, highlighting its geographic relation to major historic centers.
The Chronicle Telegram urges exhaustive study before deciding on separating Elyria from its rural township. It notes many legal ramifications, urges public hearings, and calls for more information and council action to gather facts prior to any vote.
The piece debates what counts as an educated person amid rival views. It contrasts classics versus practical schooling and cites Edward A Filene, who defines the educated mind as one that best uses existing knowledge to apply to the task at hand.
A compact guide advises speaking little and softly, keeping promises, offering encouragement, avoiding spiteful criticism, and showing genuine interest in others. It stresses cheerful conduct, open-minded discussion, kindness, and avoiding self-focus to earn respect and rewards.
Dialogue snippet shows Henry apologizing for sleeping disturbance as Mrs Taiker remarks on fixing in sleep last night. The exchange implies a domestic moment without broader context or dates. No additional entities or actions are present in the fragment.
A young Swede asked the county judge for a license, confusingly inquiring about a hunting license before revealing he wanted a marriage license for his daughter. The judge and a sarcastic father discuss the situation as the blond Sutter male offers to "take her off your hands."
Irate customer complains about a lace tablecloth as a laundryman apologizes. The exchange centers on fault and fault finding over the delicate fabric described with regional speech indicating a minor domestic quarrel in a local shop.
Todays anniversaries list notable figures with birth and death details including Jacques Marquette born 1575 in France near Ludington died 1675. Brigham Young born 1801 Vermont died Salt Lake City 1877. John Bell Hood born 1831 Kentucky died New Orleans 1879. John Marshall Harlan born 1821 Kentucky died 1911, among others.
The police department opened a drive on baseball pools this morning and made two arrests. One man was fined 50 dollars and costs, the other will have a hearing tomorrow. Police Chief Stankard said the campaign will continue. Oberlin seniors will graduate next Friday at Furist Church with President J T Henderson of Oberlin Business College delivering the commencement address.
Service Director John N Eid orders strict enforcement of all sections of Elyria's traffic ordinance amid rising violations especially double parking and failure to stop on main streets. Oberlin Oberlin High School seniors Will be graduated Friday June. Rev Joel B Harden of Cleveland member of Oberlin College board to give commencement address.
Major Fred Swanton, nearly 70 but appearing 45, reportedly drinks a glass of ocean water daily as a tonic. He plans a Europe trip this summer and will carry a large bottle of sea water for shipboard use, saying his age is owed to this practice.
The fragment lists Hugo Munsterberg and Dr Charles B Davenport among Harvard and Carnegie figures, noting births and deaths in the U S and Europe. It includes references to Lincoln’s death, Dan Moody and John Masefield, with scattered dates and places such as Cambridge and Cold Spring Harbor, ending with a generic astrology-like prediction about a birthday.
Miss Betty Williams of Cleveland spent Decoration Day at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Schumaker. Mr and Mrs Perry Taylor hosted a family dinner Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs Edward Mitchell. Rev Howe of Mentor was a guest. Mr and Mrs Frank Schwanetz visited his parents Tuesday. Maurice Mitchell of Pittsburgh spent several days with his parents, Mr and Mrs Leonard Mitchell. Mr and Mrs T J Nussdorfer entertain relatives from New York. Mr and Mrs J Hertner moved from Cleveland to Lake Road. Mr and Mrs Henry Neise and mother from Chicago spent Decoration Day with Ernie Dunning family.
Ed Green broke his leg while playing ball at the local diamond Sunday. Mrs. Carl Knipper and children left for Plymouth Pa to make their home. Mr. Knipper to join later. Memorial services were held at St. Mary's Cemetery and Avon Center Cemetery by the American Legion of Avon Lake. Mr. and Mrs. T F Fox of Cleveland visited Miss M A Webber. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Knipper spent Sunday in Cleveland with Mrs. Knipper's parents.
The item describes how the old familiar roller towel may be replaced by paper, usable for drying hands and wiping surfaces, draining foods fried in deep fat, and other practical kitchen tasks.
Dr Guy Shirey, Patagonian Ariz physician, will supervise meal preparation for 40 men expected to join Admiral Richard E. Byrd's Antarctic expedition this winter.
A scholar asserts that barter has always been part of human society, noting its persistence across eras and cultures as a fundamental method of exchange. The remark reflects longstanding economic behavior beyond formal money systems.
Mr and Mrs Christ Myers and Mr and Mrs John Wagner of Lorain visited friends here Tuesday. Mrs Theodore DeChant Mrs William Carr of Lakewood and Mrs Elizabeth Gerhart of Avon Lake visited relatives Monday. Earl Reisinger hosted his father in New London as guest. Jake Knipper of Lorain spent Sunday with John Knipper. Scott Fitch of Lakewood visitedDecoration Day with his parents Daniel and unnamed sister Ona and brothers Kenneth and Stanley spent Sunday in New London.
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