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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1933
Page
4
A columnist notes the Memorial Day auto race turned into a deadly spectacle as three contestants died before a crowd of about one hundred thousand. While auto engineers claim speed contests reveal safety flaws, the piece argues the hazard level remains too high when speeds exceed a hundred mph in a five hundred mile event and calls for danger to be reduced to prevent repeats.
In Geneva the League of Nations orchestrated a ceasefire between Colombia and Peru over the Leticia area on the Amazon. A League commission will administer the disputed territory pending settlement, with international forces allowed for order. Colombian troops may be internationalized for interim service. A U S citizen will join the commission, marking a notable if modest victory for the League amid declining prestige.
California test of a steam propelled aircraft reports quick ground lift, 10 minutes aloft, and a landing within 20 feet. The system uses 500 feet of coil boiler heated by stove oil banners and condenses exhaust to reuse water. Builders claim 400 miles on 40 gallons of fuel, with reduced vibration and fire risk, signaling possible steam engine comeback if further trials confirm advantages.
A light quip notes many husbands wish the 30 hour law would apply to home tasks asked by wives after a long workday and before men head to golf toys, reflecting playful gendered domestic expectations.
A concise item notes how residents are identified by actions or by debt. The piece contrasts reputations shaped by deeds with those defined by mortgages, hinting at social or economic pressures in the town. It treats individuals generically without sensational detail.
A compact reflection on humility and learning. The proverb-style line asserts that everyone has something to teach, however unlikely, inviting curiosity and openness toward others. It frames knowledge as a shared, ongoing pursuit rather than a fixed possession.
A proverb-like remark notes that a well read person seldom asks foolish questions, valuing knowledge over idle inquiry. The line emphasizes study as a guide to discernment and thoughtful conversation.
A Scotsman sent his son to the yard with a magnifying glass to seek angle worms after the boy wished to go to the circus and see snakes. The paternal gesture sparked a small domestic inspection of nature and curiosity.
A five year old Patsy talks about her new private school noting swimming and rethess as favorite courses. The piece then shifts to wit about finances and an inheritance tax, with a quip on timing and a father’s habit of late engagements and timely car purchase.
A son asks where the car is and the Professor recalls that a stranger gave him a lift this morning. He admits he forgot where he went after stepping out and only now remembers thanking the unnamed driver before realizing the car is missing.
Binks notes a down in the mouth feeling every time he sees hap and Jinks asks why. Binks replies that the source is his dentist.
A brief humorous exchange asks how a congressman can respond to a salary cut. The joke suggests praying for divine aid and writing protest letters to himself as a satirical remedy.
The remark argues that claiming deep thought without substance is self flattering. It critiques overconfident rhetoric and urges critical reflection rather than empty self praise.
Fragmentary dialogue notes a tired person, sleep pressure, and busy schedule between meals. No clear event or location, but hints at fatigue affecting daily life. This reads like a casual, private vignette rather than a reportable incident.
A chronology of birth years and death details for several prominent figures. Adam Smith born 1723, Bushrod Washington born 1762, George T. Anzell born 1823, Jabez L M Curry born 1825, Alice Fortier born 1856, William E. Ashton born 1939, Frank K. Sanders born 1861, Vortimer L. Schiff born 1931. Each entry notes birthplace, roles, and death dates.
A sanitized record notes the 1783 public balloon ascent by Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier in France. It mentions early aviation milestones linked to ballooning and the era's novelty in flight.
Major General Henry Jervey U S retired born in Virginia 67 years ago. Professor Ransom A Moore University of Wisconsin agronomist born at Kewaumee Wis 72 years ago. Austin C Lescarboura New York scientific Megazine editor and author born there 42 years ago. Joan Maynard Keyes English political economist and author born 50 years ago.
The person born this day will probably have an excess of caution and self regard, but with a wily nature not apt to be over conscientious in the way wealth is obtained. He may overrate his powers and fall into trouble, almost as he is aware of any change of condition.
In Peiping, 500 US Marines guarding the American Legation can now drink beer and wine after a 15 year dry spell. Col Gulick ordered that officials in the Guard Compound may serve alcohol up to 32 percent and May drink beer and wine off hours at the Post Exchange. NCOs may have beer and wine with meals in their mess.
A fire at the American Dynamite Company plant near Amherst Injured several workers, including young women and a man, yet the blaze failed to ignite the dynamite due to its new explosive, Briggs of Elyria claiming a safe burn. In Mansfield, Democrats nominate William G Sharp of Elyria for Congress after a surprise convention decision.
Elyria charter commission adopted the new form by a 14 to vote and the council finance committee proposed a budget of 149700 for the coming year, about 50 below prior estimates. In Oberlin a large sale of beef cattle at the John Dudley farm drew over 1090 head selling for 25330 with more than 1090 attendees.
A class of 42 L111 graduates will receive Elyria Ish school diplomas tomorrow night. The 37 girls and 5 boys will hear Rev. Charles W Gilkey of Chicago deliver the commencement address, as Fo M Stevens, president of the board of education, presents the diplomas. Mayor Jones and county commissioners clash over widening East Bridge Street, with county funding debated against city payment obligations. The commission cites $21,000 in Green Line rental paid to the city for the bridge, meant to widen it, a transfer made before the state law made it a county bridge.
Three brothers Charles Henry and Robert meet at 3 Rawson Court after four decades apart Henry the eldest traveled 3300 miles from Seattle Washington to attend the reunion while Robert the youngest rode 50 miles from Lisbon Falls Maine to join them at the gathering.
A cyclone at Louis Heilbron plantation near Texarkana caused a house to disappear. Heilbron recalls a red painted building, but no red boards remained amid the wreckage. Tenants searched for splinters or traces, yet none were found.
A concise reflection contrasts liberty as a local concept with the broader idea of universal liberty, noting the ease of illustrating local freedoms against the challenge of proving universal applicability across cultures and nations. The piece hints at philosophical debate and pragmatic implications for global rights.
Wellington reports that W. J. Powell, former owner and manager of the Lonet theatre, has repurchased the venue from G. Gullia and will take possession today.
Rev Paul Carter urged seniors to seek self knowledge and enter public life with a Christian spirit. He called Christ the greatest hero and builder of character, insisting the world waits for leaders who take Christ into the world. Special music followed by Junior High glee club and girls trio.
Mrs. Lydia Lord Davis of Oberlin, a former missionary in China, will speak at the Woman's Association meeting of the Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon. The speaker is well known in missionary circles and her message is expected to be of vital importance to church women guiding the church’s missionary work.
Wellington Fire Department responded to a blaze at the Standard Oil filling station on Herrick Ave East Saturday evening. Gasoline in a car owned by Mr Perkins, an employee of the Newton Lee farm in Brighton, ignited, burning paint on the vehicle and the station. Fire Chief Lan Coates estimated damages around $20.
Dr C W Recard, pastor of the First Congregational Church, will speak at the Homecoming of his former church, First United Brothers Church of Canton, on Sunday June 25. He will address his Sunday school class of men and deliver the main address. Recard pastored the Canton church from 1904 to 1914, during which time membership grew from 500 to 2590 and Sunday school class size from 12 to 1000.
Delegates selected T M Pfeiffer for a church leadership post amid a gathering of local congregational representatives. The decision came after approval of the candidate’s credentials and service record, with the group outlining upcoming responsibilities and duties.
Horace J. Humm and Miss Ethel Smith visited the Smiths in Homerville for Sunday luncheon and dinner. Also present were Mr and Mrs Frank Smith, and Mr and Mrs Jameson with daughter Marcelle of Ledi Co, who visited the same home on the same evening.
A long list of Medina area residents and relatives visited various homes Sunday and Thursday afternoons. Among those hosting or attending were Claxton Erwin Schmidt party in Medina, Frank Waiter and Ian William in Litenfied, Michael Wagrer and family, John Starr at Albert Spieth's home, George Gross in Ltchfield, Edward Frombausch and daughter Ivadell in Medina, Adam Guth of Cleveland visiting Guths, Edward McCullum of Norwalk, Frank Mellert and family in Mallet Creek, Raymond Schultz home guests, Corwin Meyer and Miles Virginia Stasnick in Gratton, Helen Linkell of Lakewood, H E Jenne and GC D Richard of Medina, Swanxer family, and others. Numerous residents hosted Sunday dinners and entertained visitors in homes across the area.
Russell Buck was chosen delegate to the Young People's conference at a church service Sunday morning. The gathering took place September 13 at the Canton church, marking the next steps in regional church affairs.
A. R. Branson will serve as toastmaster of the Wellington High school alumni banquet on Friday evening. Clifton West, president of the association, announced the event. The Methodist ladies will serve the dinner in the church dining room.
Mr and Mrs C W Horr and Mrs Robert Holland will motor to Chicago Sunday for a week at the Century of Progress exhibition.
Mr and Mrs Paul Coffin hosted Dr and Mrs C W Recard and family at Sunday dinner. Mrs Weathermer sang at the Methodist service and Miss Marian Sponseller was the Congregational soloist. Mrs Roy McCormack sponsors a delegation to the Bach festival at Berea Friday. Exams today and tomorrow. Mrs Anna Nooney opens W C T U meeting Tuesday. Eber Vincent attended Erie County Pomona Grange in Vermilion last week. Mary Ellen and Wine-Jean Archer of Lodi visit Mrs Ellen Swier and daughter. Jane Swier of Berea visited her mother. Wir and Mrs C E Frank moved to Bowling Green. Billie and Bobbie Frank stay with friends until year end. Harry Lee and son Bobbie returned from St Louis to meet Mrs Lee's sister and her Kansas family spending June here. Harold Whiteside and daughter Jean visited Art Cave in Ashland. Village council meets this evening. Board of Public Affairs meets Tuesday.
June nuptials follow announcement of bride to be and the former’s son Arthur Fran baugh. Extended visiting relatives drop by East Canton and nearby towns with guests from Medina LaFayette Cygnets and Elyria. Local family ties and summer plans shared during recent gatherings.
A 19th or early 20th century columnist rails against women’s fashions, denouncing long trains as folly. He likens the flowing garments to serpents and laments their impracticality, yet his criticisms fail to curb the trend.
Amherst residents Mrs Walter Bechtel and her sons Allen Lloyd and Paul Bechtel narrowly escaped serious injury when the car they rode in tipped over in a ditch after colliding with a machine driven by William Franks at Oberlin avenue and North Ridge road. Allen Bechtel, 20, was driving. Deputy sheriffs Claude Adams and Paul Chapman investigated. Franks was accompanied by Henry Munir of Park avenue.
Jackson, Mich. Blan ca, a snow white police dog owned by Clyde E. Rodinger, has reared enough puppies in nine years to buy and stock his 10 acre farm. Her AKC entry includes Strongheart in her pedigree, and she recently gave birth to seven puppies similar in color.
Salt Lake City report notes Utah has a payroll law giving the governor power to order public officers to authorize payrolls in gold coin but the national gold policy likely prevents its use. The measure was enacted by the last legislature and is described as nearly valueless under current conditions.
A brush fire near Bird's Hill in Needham revealed that Harry Pickins, 70, had lived alone in a hand built home for 30 years. Firefighters found the isolated dwelling after responders arrived at the alarm.
The use of silence as a philosophical discipline was common among the Pythagoreans, a Greek school dating to around 500 B.C. This brief note highlights how restraint and contemplation were valued within their teachings and daily practice.
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