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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1936
Page
11
State copy price is three cents. Carrier boy price is 18 cents weekly and $9.15 yearly in advance. Mail outside Elyria and Lorain counties costs $4.00 yearly, with Lorain and adjacent counties. elsewhere in Ohio $5.00 yearly. Dated Monday June 1, 1936.
The piece argues against persecuting nonpaying residents while supporting strong efforts to collect delinquent water bills. It notes the water supply is vital for sanitation and urges compelment of payments from those able to pay, insisting city ownership should not excuse free water usage.
An inspiring Memorial Day parade stirred patriotism as Civil War veterans led the procession with service groups and schoolchildren. The writer hopes future generations will never witness or take part in armed conflict and notes the memorial prayer for peace.
Lorain County farmers cry for a soaking rain to revive crops and pastures. Dry spells and cold nights have slowed growth, and moisture plus warmth are urgently needed to restore vigor and yield.
The G A R commander called for less entertainment and more tribute on Memorial Day. He warned younger generations may see it as a holiday and urged the American Legion to keep alive its real purpose. Memorial Day should be a time for reflection and remembrance of war dead.
Morning scenes show high school seniors heading to class in distinct day attire. They appear happy and confident, some moving on to higher education while others enter the workforce. Hopeful for their future, the community emphasizes good judgment and responsibility as they prepare to face social and economic challenges.
The report notes high casualties from holiday traffic and urges stricter penalties for intoxicated and reckless driving. It argues licenses should be revoked for DWI and rule violators deserve penalties, reflecting public support for magistrates enforcing the law.
U S Vessel For Joy Riding Representative Bacon says logs show two sons of Secretary of Commerce Roper used the government inspection boat Eala for pleasure trips to Annapolis and Maryland sites. The log spans five months in winter with private parties aboard. operation costs run about $40,000 yearly.
The New York State Senate passed two anti drunk driving bills with strong votes. One requires fingerprinting of anyone charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, the other mandates immediate sobriety tests by arresting officers under DMV rules. Refusal to test could lead to license revocation. The roll calls showed clear legislative resolve with 43 to 1 and 27 to 18 outcomes.
A diary style dispatch from June 1 1936 in New York detailing social notes and anecdotes. Mentions Governor Park Spring Festival Excelsior Springs broadcasting figures like Ibsen and Vandercook, and observations on Katharine Brush Mrs. Brush and Gelett Burgess. Includes name drops such as John P. Marquand and Rose Wilder Lane.
Today in history notes births and deaths of John Rae Brigham Young George Chorpenning John Bell Hood John Marshall Harlan Hurgeo Munsterburg with dates and places. The entry lists anniversaries from 1796 to 1863 and a 1789 Act of Congress on oaths, detailing historical milestones.
A garbled historical clipping mentions Kentucky statehood in 1792, Tennessee as the 16th, James Lawrence and the Chesapeake versus the Shannon with the famous "Don't give up the ship" line, Civil War battles at Cold Harbor, and 19th century explorations near Korea. It also alludes to 1933 circus publicity antics and births of Arthur Pound and Charles Davenport, with many OCR errors interspersed.
Lorain County residents file 165 applications for next year’s saloon licenses, eight fewer than last year. Elyria accounts for 32 licenses while Lorain men total 1126. each applicant must pay 1000 dollars. In other news a Florida arrival’s dying pup and storm losses on Lake Erie raise concerns for more capsizes and dust incidents on Center Ridge Road endangering a Ridgeville girl. Weathered recalls from 20 and 15 years ago note Memorial Day speeches, local appointments, and crime fears.
A review of local items shows 45 fines totaling $1 386 05 mainly for liquor law violations. Milk prices in Elyria fell from 14 to 13 cents a quart and from eight to seven cents a pint. Commemorating past events, 10 years ago Avon Lake motorcycle officer Frank Fisher died from injuries May 12. Also, Helen Chandler started work as Settlement House director with assistants, and 33 Elyria firemen completed Red Cross first aid in 10 weeks.
Mr and Mrs H Clarence Stevens and daughter Elsie Avery entertained Oberlin Theological Seminary students and Prof and Mrs May at their Pittsfield home. Guests included Prof and Mrs Mar Mr Tennel Mr Tucker Humphries Miss Frances Palmer and others. Visiting relatives and local friends were noted with several day trips and a Cleveland hospital visit.
Friday visitors included Bernice Ramsey Ruth Criffin and Elmer Ed win Springer of South Amherst. 4 H Club cabinet members met at Medina courthouse Tuesday night. Commencement exercises Wednesday at the schoolhouse with speaker William L Manahan of Defiance. Seniors hosted teachers Thursday at Chippawa Lake Alumni Banquet set for Saturday in the high school. School closed Friday with a picnic dinner baseball game and other sports. Hosts Mr and Mrs Lee Walkden celebrated graduation of UK son and daughter with many local families attending.
Fairs attended the Camden Farm Woman's Club meeting held Thursday at the home of Mrs A W Davidson with LeRoy Lounsbrough and daughter Betty Maye among present attendees.
A terse meditation on power where nations wrap themselves in shiny tinsel of idealism and claim exclusive pursuit of civilization. The author notes the common pretense that their path is the sole bearer of justice, while power remains the underlying motive.
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