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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
11
A 1921 editorial argues Germany must face harsh lessons for wartime invade and defiance of Versailles terms. It asserts Allied pressure will persist until Germany accepts responsibility, ends bolshevik fears, and acknowledges that the war is lost. The piece critiques German arrogance and praises reconstruction under external oversight.
Forged passports and counterfeit consular seals flood immigration channels across Poland Germany France and other nations. Reports indicate 330 forged passports circulated at one port in a single month. Officials warn that lax scrutiny and fraud by relatives enable ineligible migrants to pass inspection, urging stronger immigration controls and a tighter law.
A fragmented, oddly phrased line argues that aiding Europe’s children could enable America to settle its own debts, juxtaposing domestic needs with international finance in a speculative tone.
Advertising shapes our daily life by revealing fashions and products through newspaper pages. It guides and speeds shopping, elevates quality as standard, and drives lower prices through broader reach. Regular readers gain efficiency and enjoyment from ads that connect buyers with merchants and manufacturers.
George Terrell of Memphis Tennessee, a Ridgeville boy and only son of O. J. Terrell, died at home after about two weeks of rheumatic heart illness. He was about 54, survived by a wife, three daughters, his father in Michigan, his mother, two half sisters and two half brothers in Cleveland.
Lorain city council passed an ordinance to pave Seventeenth Street from Oakdale Avenue to Oberlin Avenue. Drivers reported the street was muddy and impassable during the rainy season, causing delays for auto trucks along the route.
In northwestern Ohio Hancock County tops February field production with seventeen wells completed and 288 barrels produced in the first 24 hours, about 17 barrels per well, while one dry hole was drilled. The county now lists 23 active drilling wells, up from January, and Wood County adds two rigs to reach 10 drilling wells.
A large Ohio session advances a forestry funding plan establishing a state forestry department and nurseries, plus measures to expand forest preserves and fire prevention. Labor aims for occupational disease benefits, while a Burns liability bill struggles against opposition. A referendum probe on Sunday picture shows and planned state department reorganization also feature, with action anticipated this week.
Washington reports no change in navy orders affecting vessels off the Florida coast. The navy and state departments are to report on the submarine chase incident when a cable ship of Western Union was said to be attempting to lay a prohibited cable. Newcomb Carlton, president of Western Union, arrived and will press the matter with the state department.
March 9 an ordinance to buy fire hydrants not to exceed 1500 dollars was brought up for second reading at the city council meeting last night.
Births marriages visits and social updates across Kipton and nearby towns. Families welcomed a son born to Mr and Mrs Guy Granger. Lydon Smith wed Miss Merrit Weather of Crockett Texas. many residents attended meetings and visited relatives in Elyria Oberlin Camden and Cincinnati.
Grange at Wellington Saturday with guest Lothe Sigsworth visiting. Mrs Ladow hosted a Sunday gathering, entertaining guests.
A buggy carrying John Worcester and his wife was struck by a car Friday afternoon at Fields Corners causing an overturn and injuries as the Worcester party attempted to turn. The Ladies Aid Society plans a Thursday dinner in their rooms and future project discussions. A Grange program of songs readings and dialogues is set for Tuesday evening. Herbert Thompson of Ashtabula visited his brother E L Thompson last week. Many locals suffer from herd colds and road maintenance has been completed in the crown. Ernest Mitchell family hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Snyder of Cleveland and Fred Mitchell of Elyria. Mrs M Daniels of Elyria visited Fields. Mrs Anna Abbey of Elyria spent the weekend with her sister Mrs George Robinson. Mesdames Hilse and Nye were in Cleveland Tuesday as guests of Mrs Edith Briggs. Mrs E L Thompson and son Clayton visited Harry and Mrs Thompson at Ely Ta. Mrs Asa Taft, recovering from dental work, is able to move about. The young pendle are planning a fire program for March eighteenth under the Sunday school committee. A Christian church Friday convention and Bible conference drew a well attended, appreciative crowd. The St Matthews quartet from Lorain performed for the gathering.
An enjoyable feature notes visits and health updates. Mr and Mrs Stranahan of Elyria were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Fluise. Mrs Wm Brokan is in very poor health and friends hope for recovery. Mr and Mrs Charles Black entertain his sister from Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Wm Harding of Tyria were locals Sunday callers. Mrs Phoebe Esking of Elyria was a guest of her parents. Mr Witham is slowly recovering from a recent illness.
Miss Eunice Porter spent Sunday afternoon with Dorothy Cunningham. Theodora Langton has gone to Wheeling in the interior of the Acme Rubber Co. Mrs A Myers visited in Lorain. Mrs Hurlbut visited Mrs J Gens at Elyria. Mr and Mrs Cunningham attended church at Fields.
Attendees at the Pomona Grange meeting in Wellington included Miss Tilden and Mrs. Haynes. In Elyria, George Langton and his son Theo dBore attended dinner at John Langton’s home to mark Mr Langton’s 77th birthday.
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