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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1931
Page
4
During a Marion Ohio address President Hoover urged the commerce department to curb aircraft overflights that disturb outdoor crowds and spoil public events. The department studied possible disciplinary measures to reduce this aviation menace and improve crowd safety and comfort.
The article argues that absentee landlordism is rare among U S farm operators and that most land is owned locally. It notes that over 80 percent of owners purchased land, few inherited, and many tenants rise to ownership. Ownership ties farmers to the soil, encouraging hard work and agricultural progress.
Louis Wiley of the New York Times tells a college graduating class that ongoing education comes from following newspapers. He argues that understanding global events, economics, and politics requires daily engagement with news to interpret the world and enhance learning beyond the classroom. College and daily press go hand in hand.
A reflection on the modern time squeeze as transport speeds rise from Chicago to New York, transatlantic flights shorten, and critics lament hurry. The author argues urgency does not preclude social progress or happiness, and asserts getting things done is what counts.
A League of Nations survey shows women police in 18 countries with the United States leading in numbers and Britain and Argentina close behind. Most are not arresting but serving as matrons or investigators. Satisfaction is reported except in South Africa where Cape Town’s program ended. The trend suggests expanding women’s public service roles as suffrage grows.
Today’s anniversaries present Hannah M Crocker noted writer and advocate from Boston born July 11 1923. Charles Stewart Parnell Irish statesman born 1848 died October 56 2531. Emerson Houga American novelist born Newton Iowa died Evanston Illinois April 30 1923. Paul Lawrence Durant poet author born Dayton 1872 died February 5 1278.
A Monterey party reached the San Francisco area to found a Spanish mission in 1776. In 1844 Joseph Smith founder of Mormonism was killed at Carthage Illinois. In 1863 General Morgan and Confederate raiders began their raid across the Ohio River.
Today marks birthdays for Helen A. Keler remarkable scholar and lecturer born in Tuscaloosa Alabama fifty one years ago Julius Klein Assistant Secretary of Commerce born in San Jose California forty five years ago Dr Rufus B Von Kleinsmid USC president born in Sandwich Illinois fifty six years ago Dr Heber D Curtis Allegheny Observatory director born in Muskegon Michigan fifty nine years ago Dr Malcolm L Harris Chicago surgeon born in Rock Island Illinois sixty nine years ago
June events and gatherings across Amherst report Home Builders Class at First Evangelical Church meeting at J R Mueller home with Ludwig and Bechtel present. D C Club meets at Henrietta with Mrs Schlechter hosting. Newlyweds Reupen Date return from Detroit trip to reside locally. Dorothy Wilford wedding to Bernard Vinseboxa in Elyria. 4 H Club and Clover Leaf Club activities noted. Lucile Lang resumes work at St Luke's Cleveland after vacation with parents.
ABE MARTIN quips that a husband would rather pay four prices for a new hat for his wife than have her meet him downtown wearing one she trimmed herself. He jokes there is someone at every dinner party who eats all the celery.
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Alvin Kolbe and family of Brownhelm and the Misses Carrie and Louise Schmitkens. visits extended to the Bechtels and Deyton families in Pittsfield and La Grange. The Good Fellowship Class met at Oliver Kolbe’s. social time and refreshments followed business. Mrs Herbert Bechtel and daughter Mary Joan of Detroit visiting locals. Donald Ludwig and friends departed Monday for a six week motor trip to California.
A local wedding took place at St Pauls Evangelical Church parsonage Elyria Tuesday afternoon. Miss Agnes Diedrich, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Diedrich, married Wilbur Bennett of Elyria. A wedding dinner followed for immediate families. After a brief honeymoon they will reside in a new home on Edison Highway.
Town Line notes visitors and gatherings at Lakewood and South Ridge. Mr and Mrs J H Desefield hosted, families of Spiegelberg and Cook attended. Irma Spiegelberg joined a birthday party for Glenn Fridenstine in Murray Ridge. Norma Delefield participated in a 4 H club meeting at Roberta Freeland’s North Murray Ridge home.
North Olmsted June 27 The North Olmsted School of Music will present the o'clock program over WHR Saturday June 27 presenting the three numbers winning honors in the state contest. Roger Barnard xylophone Doris Sganden clarinet Peter Francis Batty Blaine Stanley Dean Alvin Cowley Arlene Limpert and Charles Harding saxophone sextette. Others taking part Ira May Jean Lord clarinet duet Warne Roy Thompson trumpet duet Norma Barker Herbert Jones soloists. Divers attempting to salvage gold valued at 35000000 off Ostend Belgium. Horses in Quebec Canada on the increase.
Many seek to start children with piano lessons this summer. The store offers upright pianos from dozen makes, all tuner checked and warrantied, with trade-in at similar price if progress is made. Prices begin at 27.50, including Lyon and Healy and others. Tickets for the Summer Concerts at the lakefront stadium in Cleveland will be handled by the store, with further details to follow.
Three to four radio phonograph combos priced to match radios alone. Victor ten tube sets at 99 dollars with Majestic and Atwater Kent models higher. Used phonographs from 39.75 plus records. Special vacation portables 7.75. Stores open all day next Wednesday, closed Saturday the fourth, late Friday 9 30. Wide stock for holiday at home, auto trips or cottage.
Pretty vases fill the tables and roses and other flowers create a bright display. The piece suggests adding one or two more bouquets around the house for enhanced charm.
Milo Yoxtheimer former pro baseball player was elected chairman of the Junior League Baseball District sponsored by the American Legion at Norwalk. The district of 10 counties will be split into two divisions with Yoxtheimer overseeing Ashland Crawford Lorain Medina and Rickland Counties. He reported 500 boys in the league this year and projected over 1,000 next year with plans for a team from every American Legion Post in the district.
The Railroaders lost to the G13 team on the Softball Diamond last evening by a score of 5 to 4.
Mrs T M Pfeiffer returned home yesterday after a visit in Grafton. On Thursday she attended a 1 o'clock luncheon honoring Miss Viola Lawson a New York City teacher, held at the homes of Mrs A Ewers. Thirty three members of the Friendship Club of Grafton were guests.
William Lashley resumes work in Chicago with Illinow Steel Company after graduating from Ohio State in June as a metallurgical engineer.
Lakewood residents hosted supper guests at Mrs. Webb's sister Mrs. T. M. Pfeiffer. Lorain visitors included W. J. Powell Harold Whiteside and Harry Otterbacker. J. P. Rogers visited from Cleveland. Billie Farrar plans a two week Cleveland visit. Mrs. W. J. Powell Pauline and Minnie Harm were in Elyria. Mayor Smith rests better at Falls Clinic Hospital after an X-ray specialist found five broken ribs, a painful chest injury, left heel fracture, and a badly bruised left ankle.
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