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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1931
Page
5
A 1931 article observes National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs week spotlighting women in leadership across business and professional life. It notes the century of change, women in commanding positions nationwide, and their contributions to social and commercial life.
The veterans bureau and the Treasury Department promptly dispatched loan application blanks to regional offices and Red Cross and American Legion headquarters the day after the veterans loan bill passed. Checks mailed within 24 hours, funds flowing to regions, a new record in government responsiveness amid interagency differences.
An opinion piece urges broad deportation of aliens as a crime solution and national policy. It cites 240 sent to Ellis Island, notes Voype linked to Capone, and argues for aggressive removal of undesirables to curb crime and reduce immigrant burdens on communities.
A compact note listing notable anniversaries and birthdays from 1775 to 1909, highlighting Henry Eckford, Anson Phelps, William Mackenzie, John Worden, the Studebaker brothers, and Simon Sobol, with entries on historical events from 1775 to 1920, plus today’s birthdays and a horoscope advising caution in decision making.
March 12 Sheffield column reports Juanita Traxler visiting Leota and Jeanette Ricci Sunday night. Mrs Henry Jackson and Lee Johnson drove to Cleveland Monday to bring Mr Jackson home from the Clinic where he is recovering from an operation. The Brookside Parent Teacher Association met at the school Monday evening with many present. President Mrs Manchester opened the meeting, reports from Secretary Mrs Engleman and Treasurer Mrs Johnson were read and accepted. Plans were made for the Basketball banquet to be held March 14 with committees named. An appeal for more men to help with Seth Parker songs for the April meeting was discussed.
A comic snippet notes a Nevaresque local scene where a car’s odor and band antics trigger gossip. Mrs Moots, famed for dignified bearing, is humorously described as carrying two china when seated, reflecting small town wit and social pride.
Lenten meditation emphasizes feasting over life’s petty duties and invites renewal. The column mentions a sermon text from Luke and reflects on freedom from worldly burdens. Local items report Sheldon Ambruster recovering after surgery, Chas Bauer sale attendance, and visits among Grafton and Medina residents.
The meeting featured a play Concentration and Inspiration by Mrs. Hazel Mais with cast members listed. An accordion piece by James Smith and saxophone solos by Paul Risco highlighted the musical program, with numerous violin, saxophone, piano, and drum performances by students and staff under Mr. Crowe. A lunch was provided by the refreshment committee. Mary Risco had her tonsils removed recently. Lester Youtzy and P. L. Chambers attended a Columbus business meeting. The alumni basketball banquet moved to Brookside school, now set for Saturday evening March 14.
ERHART ERHART March 12 reports Mr and Mrs Fred Schmidt and son Willie of Cleveland visited B B Spieth Sunday. Ed Herrington of Cleveland called on Ben Spieth. John Grabenstter and W Miller visited Grafton. Mrs Andy Peters of Berea called on Mrs Charles Neff. J L Dawdell and wife of Cleveland were Sunday guests of Mrs Anna Spieth. Anil Schmidt of Cleveland spent Saturday night and Sunday with Byron Spieth. Charles Bacer is able to be out.
Santa Fe New Mexico lawmakers backed by clergy move to tighten marriage rules after killing an easy divorce bill. A Nevada style three month residency divorce requirement was discussed, with ministers urging stringent standards and clerks to issue licenses only during office hours five days cooling off between license and marriage, and a one year gap between divorce decree and remarriage. No justices of the peace would officiate marriages under the draft measure.
China fights unemployment as famine and banditry merge with war weariness. Honan Province reports 2,600,000 jobless, including 1.6 million famine victims, 400,000 soldiers and 400,000 bandits. Only 200,000 workers are trained, plans rely on government subsidies while a budget-strapped state contemplates land reclamation and revival of crafts to absorb the unemployed.
San Francisco Mayor Angelo Rossi has two known chances for immortality. One is to better the record of James Rolph. The other is to achieve a lasting legacy through public works and reforms during his term.
The article notes two offers to buy the mayor’s life story for 3600 dollars. One plan is to produce a rhyming dictionary with a photograph and autobiography of the sponsor, P Henry Teng of the Lim Limnatitute in Shanghai. The mayor, Rossi, is considering the proposal.
At high temperatures the decomposition and recombination of natural gas produce diverse outputs including artificial rubber dyes and perfumes.
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