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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1933
Page
4
The report notes a sustained upswing in business activity with May wholesale buying 50 percent higher than last year. Rising prices prompt merchants to stock up before further increases, while large orders replace previous cautious, hand to mouth buying. Construction and lumber demand grow as prices rise and growers’ incomes improve. Overall outlook improves across regions and sectors.
Sherwood Anderson travels across America documenting life from cities to breadlines and finds no national revolution. He argues the U S situation differs from overseas, with jobless Americans crying for work. He urges ending talk of failure and focusing on the work awaiting Americans.
A Philadelphia radium needle theft reveals the impossibility of destroying the hands of danger. The needles will continue emitting deadly rays for about 3,000 years, challenging belief in how long such a tiny substance remains hazardous.
A Budapest bookseller sold a discreetly mailed book claiming to teach girls what to know before marriage. Buyers, including all ages, paid about one dollar, but the "thriller" volumes proved to be cookbooks. Some customers sued for fraud. the court acquitted the seller after finding the contents were culinary guides.
A California man bought an inch wide strip of land for 55 dollars claiming it included the climate. Five bandits robbed a pie bakery forcing twelve drivers to the wall. A reader suggests Charlie Chaplins at key points. A woman denies earning a pension and refuses money. A father vows never to fund his wife’s demands, keeping her from any money.
A historical note explains that in some Germanic tribes newly married couples drank honey wine for a 28 day moon after their wedding. This ancient custom inspired the modern term honeymoon.
A compact recount of how each weekday derives from sun moon war god and Norse deities. Sunday from sun worship, Monday from moon, Tuesday from Tiu, Wednesday from Woden, Thursday from Thor, Friday from Frigga, and Saturday from Saturn. A closing line hints at a camera adage about appearances versus truth.
A satirical exchange shows a would be contributor asking the editor to read a poem and critique it while the editor jokes about removing the trons and inserting the poem. A professor links blushing to thinking with blood rushing to the brain in a light remark. A bread critique ends with a quip about dough. Bible distribution figures for 1932 are cited with languages added.
More than 300 pine snakes were killed by automobiles during their annual spring migration from their winter cave near Target Bluff across a busy highway into their summer haunts, highlighting the dangers of habitat crossing.
Today marks birthdays of Joshua Atherton Daniel McCook Benjamin Bristow Liberty Holden David Bhewer Francis Warren Alexander Winton and others. The list highlights lawyers jurists politicians and pioneers born in states from New Hampshire to Kentucky and Maine before passing in New York Ohio Wyoming and Ohio across the 18th to early 20th centuries.
The record lists several historic notes including 1782 adoption of the Great Seal of the United States with the bald eagle, 1863 West Virginia’s admission to statehood, 1893 the Lizzie Borden murder trial verdict of not guilty in Fall River, Mass. and 1926 the opening of the International Eucharistic Congress in Chicago.
A roundup of prominent figures with ties to Ohio Tennessee Valley projects and national service. Dr Arthur E Morgan of Antioch College born in Cincinnati fifty five years ago becomes director of the Tennessee Valley Construction project. Harold F Pitcairn of Autogiro Company of America born Bryn Athyn Pennsylvania thirty six years ago. Herbert J Crane former Florida congressman appointed to the Federal Power Commission born Franklin Kentucky seventy years ago. Mrs Helen M Gould Sheppard New York philanthropist born New York City sixty five years ago Dr Raymond Lee Ditmars curator at the New York Zoo born Newark New Jersey fifty seven years ago Herbert S Crocker of Denver civil engineer born Haverhill New Hampshire sixty six years ago.
The text suggests a pessimistic tone about today with doubt over plans. It urges cultivating character and decisive mind, warning against letting versatility undermine continuity. It frames ability and plan but anticipates many plans abandoned due to value doubts.
Mrs Helen Deasy and Miss Helen Livingston return to Avon Lake after spending a week at the World’s Fair in Chicago. They visited exhibits and reported new displays, sharing impressions of the bustling event and its notable pavilions.
Mr and Mrs Ed Osterland entertained Mr and Mrs George Ryder Mr and Mrs Carl Falkenstein and Mr and Mrs Peter Davy of Cleveland at a dinner party Saturday evening. The group spent the evening playing bridge.
Chicago events drew Mayor Hugo Bouse to a Real Estate Convention last week and to the World's Fair in the same city. The visits highlight ongoing civic engagements and promotional efforts for local development.
Miss Dolores Schneider of Cleveland was a weekend guest of her mother Mrs Olivia Schneider, enjoying time and family company during the visit.
Mrs Fred Meankenton was taken to Lakewood Hospital on Friday for treatments after a period of ill health.
Week-end guests include Mr and Mrs R A West and family visiting Ash tabula relatives. Mrs Elsie Lines of Cleveland joined as a week-end guest of her mother Mrs E Sidway.
A birthday party honored Eldoe Buermeister with friends visiting on Thursday evening. Guests included Virginia Vacha Madlyyn Virginia Williams Hazel Walker Dorothy Barnes John Bushman Burrell Jaycox Harold App and Douglas McCutcheon.
The Ladies Society of the Community Church will meet on Thursday afternoon with Mrs Walter H Green. Children's Day Exercises are planned for Sunday evening June 25 at the Community Church. The Sunday School classes have prepared a fine program.
A social will be held at the Community Church on Friday evening June 23. A good attendance is requested.
The Senior Sisters Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs Mabel Bear’s home with all but one member present. Miss Estelle Salzman attended and Miss Helen McConnell visited. The group discussed manuals and score books while the advisor measured each girl for patterns to use in a future sewing project.
When township girls formed their 4H clubs they adopted the title Big Sisters to reflect leadership and community service. The name symbolized guidance for younger members and a commitment to local projects, as reported in the community column.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Easty were in Wooster on business. Mrs Ed Seavert spent Thursday in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Robert Grell Mr and Mrs Dan Engel Mrs Harnett Engel and Miss Florence Sezer man were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Grell in Lorain. Mr and Mrs Carl Weber 2nd daughter Virginia were Saturday evening guests of his father Peter Weber. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Krebs spent Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs John Heider, Misses Martha and Rose Paskett of Cleveland called on Frank Smith Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ed Gabel and Elmer Pederson of Cleveland were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Pederson. Mrs Elizabeth Vacha of Lakewood spent the weekend with her daughter Virginia. Mr and Mrs F Smith of Eltria were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Horwedel.
Mrs. Mabel Bear received a New York letter noting that Big Brothers & Sisters Federation had read in the Lorain Times Journal of Pittsfield 4H Club using the name Big Sisters. The letter urged changing the name for 28 years of social service and NY incorporations. The junior club name was altered to Senior Sisters.
Advisors and assistants from Lenin Sisters and Young Workers 4H clubs met in Elvria last Wednesday evening. Officers included Miss Jeanne Watt secretary treasurer Miss Wyona Preston recreation lead and Miss Filste Avery as advisor. Also present were Miss Wilha Whitney advisor Miss Dorothy Waite assistant president Betty Jane Bear and others. Vii Croy spoke on display of projects as county fairs may not occur. plans were made for August group exhibits and local programs.
Miss Velma Whitney hosted a shower at Elmywood Place Oberlin for Mrs Ella Reisinger Carpenter a recent bride of June Games. Guests enjoyed a loving evening with games and guessing contests that brought much merriment to friends and family.
A Eaton wedding reception celebrated Mrs Mabel Bear and Mrs Ruby Fishburn with awards and home gifts. Guests included Mrs Carpenter and several relatives, who contributed kitchenware and desserts in a pink and white theme.
In Oberlin on Saturday evening the Centennial Historical Parade drew many locals. Notable participants included Mrs Andrew Lincoln from the class of ’89, Mr Albert Norris from the class of ’98, and Lester Shelffield of the Oberlin School of Commerce who took part in the parade.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Stranahan and daughter Margaret of Columbia brought Lucille Green to her home and were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Green and family. Lucille had been a guest of her aunt Mrs Stranahan since Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Lesroy Louns brought their daughter Betty Maney as they spent Sunday evening with friends Mr and Mrs M L Burden in Sullivan.
The Senior Sisters 4H Club will meet Thursday afternoon with advisor Mrs. Mabel Bear. The Young Workers group will meet with Flora Gravilla. Last Thursday the Young Workers had a Kurest meeting with Miss Corrine Buhovac and Miss Jasqueline Sabin of Henrietta.
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