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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1933
Page
2
The notice outlines carrier and mail subscription rates for the publication. In town by carrier the price is two cents per copy, twelve cents weekly, and six dollars yearly in advance. By mail to Elyria and nearby counties the rate is three dollars per year, and four dollars within Ohio.
In a letter to the Chronicle Telegram Elyria Ohio the writer warns that a 30 percent cut in tax appraisals may not lower bills and could raise rates. He criticizes local tax bodies and Farm Bureau aid to the Milk Association venture and questions the gasoline move and Canadian imports. He also denounces county officials and defends farmers amid mounting financial strain.
A German scientist has found a method to make bread from ordinary wood. We sampled biscuits that tasted like it. The piece also notes social quirks and political chatter from the era, including Roosevelt and a joke exchange about lightning.
The council defeated a proposal to add fire department sub stations on the east and west sides. The number of privates was reduced from 12 to eight. E F Allen urged paving East River Street to the hospital, fearing delays for ambulances amid another harsh winter.
Washington reports that agriculture department experts see limited gains for farmers from beer's return. Most malting barley remains concentrated in a few states, with significant production in Western New York, Northern Illinois, and parts of Wisconsin Minnesota the Dakotas Iowa and Kansas.
Autopsy shows Zangara’s brain was physically normal and healthy. The mind was warped by radical teachings from false leaders and bad ideas. He acted due to radical influences and killer impulses, with punishment urged as swift as it was in this case against the president's life.
In Parliament acting prime minister Baldwin announced Britain ends its embargo on arms shipped to the Far East. He cited the failure to deter Japan and China, noting other nations did not join. Britain argues an embargo would aid Japan while China needs weapons for defense. London’s stance shifts to support China’s armaments needs.
The article notes 50,000 people visited gold diggings last year seeking treasure. Spring brings more hopefuls as the U S Bureau of Mines predicts larger crowds. Many were students. average haul was 30 cents daily, yet no rent or laundry costs kept them fed and healthy.
A local columnist warns that gossip harms communities more than crime, likening it to ripples spreading across a pond. The piece urges restraint, denounces slander, and cites the Japanse proverb about see no evil to stress careful speech and the ethical power of words.
In Elyria Ohio readers hear a call for at least a 50 percent tax reduction. W C Endly argues taxes in Lorain County rose sharply over 30 years and urges aggressive economy under the new deal to lift the burden on homeowners. He cites soaring local taxes and demands a strong leader to enact swift reform.
The Lake Avenue Sunday school Bible class was entertained at Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hulse's home with twenty in attendance. April 2 set as visitors' day at Community church and Sunday school. social evening planned for April. Committees named for entertainment program refreshments. Next meeting April 26 at Stop 11 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Croskey.
The church board at First Methodist Episcopal in Lewiston Idaho banished the collection plate to avoid embarrassment. A replacement box will be installed in the vestibule for offerings.
Anniversaries list several figures with birth and death details: Henry II English king born. 1189 death. William C. Redfield pioneer of steam navigation born Middletown Connecticut died New York February 134557. Stephen Colwell Philadelphia economist born Brooke County West Virginia died Philadelphia January 15 1871. Michael Davitt Irish nationalist born 1846 died May 31 1906. John Lind Minnesota lawyer congressman governor born 1854 died Minneapolis September 15 1930. George H Evans editor labor paper born 185? in England died Granville New Jersey February 1856.
The record notes the first Catholic mass in Maryland celebrated as a holiday. It recalls 1865 the first Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to six enlisted men. In 1894 a group from Ohio shipped arms to Washington involving about 100 men.
The report lists prominent figures with birth origins and ages including George Sutherland associate justice of the U S Supreme Court born in England, Dr Simon Viesner director at Rockefeller Institute born in Louisville, Glutzzon Borglum sculptor born in Idaho, Gordon Neale president of the University of Idaho born in Missouri, Cleveland Abbe Jr Cornell geographer born in Washington, and Farnest Elmo Calkins New York advertising man born.
Elyria and Lorain County face the worst flood in history with rain almost nonstop for over 48 hours. Many areas are submerged and extensive property damage is reported though several thrilling rescues have been carried out. The crest is still approaching the city.
The Chronicle Telegram reports Lorain Countys bonded indebtedness grew to 12 423 636 last year, about 13 11 per capita, from 3 325 756 in 1919 about 4367 per capita. County commissioners set a six month budget of 87 509 ending Sept 1.
The Lorain County Memorial Bridge proposed over the Black River at Lorain received approval from county commissioners at a public hearing this morning.
Mrs Joseph Forthofer hosted a Holy Trinity sewing circle at her Avon home on Thursday with guests including Mrs A Alten and daughter Eulalia Mrs Kiplinger Mrs Heffeler Afre Bier of Cleveland and Afre The session focused on sewing followed by a course luncheon St Mary's Ladies held a large weekly sewing meeting in the school with quilting and a tasty lunch provided by hostesses Mrs Anton Kinzel won the special prize.
Mrs Charles Wagner and others visited Elyria while Mrs F G Reigelsberger spent a Cleveland day. National Council of Catholic Women members met at St Peter's Lorain with Rev A P Ferreri announcing a holy hour on April 7. Mrs R A Mittlestead announced a Get Acquainted party at the YWCA Elyria for Lorain County women on April 11.
The Bedouin of the Orakian desert is described as treating women with respect and maintaining purity of mind. The portrayal emphasizes cultural virtues and moral character within a desert society.
A Geneseo column fragment from IH 65 years ago hints at a brusque but kindly nature, with friends and wisdom. It notes educated individuals become light-hearted and blunt yet generous. untrained people show a rich, rough inner nature and sensual tendencies.
A local shop offers custom made puzzles by sawing up pictures and mounting on three ply bass wood. Pricing for 100 or more pieces runs about half a cent per piece. Selection includes interlocking wood puzzles, cardboard art puzzles, leather checker boards, puzzle boards, and more.
The makers announce a price cut of 10 to 30 cents on Radio Tubes RCA and EverReady. Effective immediately the new prices apply and customers can bring in old tubes for free testing on a large Acrometer.
A compact sale notice advertises a studio piano priced at half value. The instrument is praised for a full 88 key keyboard with good action and tone, used about two years and appearing nearly brand new, urging quick purchase opportunity.
A local store highlights attractive kitchen upgrades including a wooden cutting base cake carrier with aluminum lock cover, a six can spice set, Lux shaker, new step on garbage cans, tea coffee and sugar cans, and assorted cookie jars. New Q So Easy dust mop with removable head sells for 50c along with Asco Bug Cleaner. Waterless cleaners from Lockwood Sure Clean Wiggs priced under 1 dollar. Cedar oil polish offered in large quart bottle.
Advertisement notes seed varieties with per pound prices including lawn grass seed at 25 cents and white clover seed at 50 cents and Kentucky blue grass at 35 cents. It lists all kinds of flower and garden seeds available in bulk and package formats.
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