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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
4
An editorial weighs the upcoming legalization of beer in Ohio, noting Governor White’s signature pending and potential April rollout. It contrasts temperance factions, warns of economic and social impacts, and challenges politicians’ promises of tax gains, jobs, and crime reduction.
Washington gossip notes an episode from the late Congress session where a $50,000 swimming pool for the White House was proposed. President Roosevelt opposed the sum, preferring a modest tank instead, aligning with a frugal tone of his administration. The incident drew Democratic criticism and public curiosity about spending.
The White House will gain a 22 000 swimming pool funded by public contributions rather than taxpayer money. President Hoover vetoed a 50 000 appropriation, which was stripped from the bill. a brief campaign led by a New York newspaper and 43 others raised the funds from schoolchildren and others.
A fragmented clipping mentions boxing, medical figures, and an academic call to act more human. It hints at accidents and social habits while noting a university professor urging restraint and reflection on life choices like bridge and golf.
Fragmentary lines describe age based actions and meals with vague events. Mentions wearing items and dismisses Sunday school. Several ages noted from 8 to 45 with references to dinner and digestion. Content appears garbled and lacks coherent narrative or context.
A brief list recalls anniversaries of notable figures and markers from history. Tace de Goya, Spanish painter born April 14, 1823, James Hadies, Yate philologist, and Samie & Shoes founder linked to U.S. politics are noted. Other entries mention Tait, Khven, and a Century Company founder born in Connecticut, with deaths recorded on dates in 1992 and April 18.
Partial obituary snippets list various individuals with scattered dates and places including Gloucester Massachusetts, 1901, 1927, 1930, and names such as Paul French, Sir Charles V, Mary Lesley, Tamous Aldstein, W. Calkins. Details are incomplete and not fully coherent.
An 1697 account notes Hannah Dustin of Haverhill Massachusetts. Kidnapped by Native Americans while mother of 13 she killed nine with a hatchet then returned home safely. A later 1918 note mentions national saving measures taking effect.
DeWolf Hopper a famed American actor born in New York City is 70. Franklin W. Ford of New Jersey Hoover era official ex congressman born Newark 43. Dr Henry M Bates dean Michigan Law School born Chicago 64. Harvey H Bundy of Boston assistant secretary of state under Hoover born Grand Rapids 45. William G Bessler chairman Central Railroad of New Jersey born Galesburg Illinois 69.
The reading notes self-confidence as the index for the day and warns that pride or disappointment may block opportunities. It suggests later hours bring better results and mentions compulsory education shaping strong business-minded individuals.
Mrs E J VanAmburgh of LaPorte and Mrs John Resor attended a Lady Rowena Circle meeting with Mrs Joan Gaines in Elyria. Mr and Mrs Charles McDaniels and family visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Standen on Oberlin road. Hamlin Humphrey and H B Pumphrey attended a Shell Petroleum banquet in Cleveland. Miss Hilda Yost of Eaton and Walter Downs of LaGrange visited Mr and Mrs J Kristof on Grafton road.
The notes describe a series of social visits and gatherings in Elyria and nearby areas. The Misses Elizabeth Peterheu sel and Mary Reinhart of Cleveland and Mrs. Carl Wensco of Lakewood attended a luncheon hosted by Mrs. George Acker on Butter nut Ridge road. Overnight guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Theobald of Detroit and Mrs. Edward Rosenhahl of Jamestown New York at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henry on La Grange road. Other visits include Mrs. J Kristof in Elyria, Doris Walker staying with Cecile Pfeiffer, and dinners and church events involving local residents and families on Chestnut Ridge and La Grange road.
Letter writer laments residents and merchants of Ely Yia and Lorain County for preferring out of town products despite higher local quality and tax benefits. He condemns lack of self reliance and notes locals must endure hardship while merchants face low profits. Readers listed as social guests and birthday celebrations appear after.
Duncan Falls residents Mr and Mrs Loren Spurrie and Miss Kathryn Spurrie traveled to Cleveland and Elyria for visits while Henry Lautsberry improves after illness on La Grange road. Floyd Ladd of Cleveland leaves for Bronx Oklahoma after two weeks with the Pfiefers. Mr and Mrs Charles Hurd of North Olmsted were guests at the Spaeth home on Chestnut Ridge.
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