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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1931

Page

4

Chronicle Telegram publication details and pricing history

The Chronicle Telegram announces membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulation and lists publishing details. It notes publishers Lorain County Printing & Publishing, editor Clare George, and city editor HUDNUTT with publication facts and pricing for subscriptions, mail rates, and foreign advertising representatives in Chicago New York and Detroit.

Chronicle-Telegram Audit Bureau Second Street Elyria Ohio Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company Lorain John W. Cullen Company Chicago Michigan Ave New York Fifth Ave Detroit General Motors

Diet and industry shaped by American eating habits

The article argues that shifting American diet habits drive industrial and agricultural change. It notes higher dairy and produce demand, declining meat consumption harming Western cattle and hog farming, and wheat surpluses from dieting trends. It cites government efforts to promote wheat and warns on propaganda shaping public choices affecting producers and markets. It also briefly mentions car theft issues and local social notes including names and events.

America Federal Farm Board

PURE SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY LIGHTS OF PROGRESS AND DUTY

Discoveries of science underpin profitable business as Volta Faraday Maxwell Hertz and Marconi launch electricity and radio. Davy and Elster Geitel link chemistry to light to power. industrial growth follows pure science. Yet corporate researchers reap vast profits while the scientists themselves face precarious lives and growing discontent.

Volta Faraday Stamme Siemens Edison Maxwell Hertz Marconi Humphrey Davy Niagara Falls Elster An Geitel Voltas Hertzes

Lock Your Car Sunshine Spring Heist Warns Drivers

Auto clubs note a spring rise in car thefts as joy riders switch on, urging motorists to lock vehicles when left unattended. In one city over 90 percent of stolen cars were recovered within two or three days, supporting the idea that many thefts are spur-of-the-m moment joy rides, not professional thieves.

Motor Club

Anniversary births and deaths of notable figures

A list of historical anniversaries noting births and deaths of figures such as Ira Allen, Junius Brutus Booth, George Inness, Mother Jones, Wharton Barker, James Ford Rhodes and others with dates and places of birth or death. The item preserves era tone and references to Philadelphia Boston and Ireland.

Joseph Addson Yorn Ira Allen Vermont Foous Ethan Allen Cornwall Conn Philadelphia Junius Brutus Booth London George Inness Newburgh N.Y Scotland Mary Jones Mother Jones Ireland Silver Springs Wharton Barker James Ford Rhodes Cleveland Brookline Mass

Chronology highlights from 1807 to 1898 events

Summary of key historical milestones including the 1807 legislative union of England and Scotland, 1780 Louisville charter under Virginia, 1845 M E Church South formed in Louisville, 1859 San Francisco first city election, 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, and 1898 Mania Bar battle.

England Scotland Louisville Assembly of Virginia Kentucky Methodist Episcopal Church South San Francisco Chicago Battle of Mania Bar

Todays Birthdays Maud Allan Born In Toronto

Maud Allan, a renowned dancer and actress, is celebrated in today’s issue. The article notes her Toronto birthplace and marks her 52nd year since birth, highlighting her prominence in the stage world.

Maud Allan Toronto

House fires over clerk in back seat hay

A fragmented quotation contrasts a hungry house fire with a cautious clerk. A wife in the back seat notes a husband cannot see a load of hay coming, suggesting a cautionary domestic moment amid rural life.

John F. Dilie Co

Notable Births of Public Figures This Week

Walter C Teagle of New Jersey Standard Oil, born Cleveland 53 years ago. Rev Ze Barney Phillips P E clergyman of Washington DC chaplain of the Senate, born Springfield Ohio 58 years ago. John J Peiley president of the NY H and H Railway, born Anna IL 53 years ago. Dr Walter D Scott president of Northwestern University born Cooksville IL 62 years ago. Harry Leon Wilson novelist born Oregon IL 4 years ago.

Walter C. Teagle Standard Oil Company New Jersey Cleveland Ze Barney Phillips Washington, D. C L. S. Senate Springfeld Ohio John J. Peiley N.Y. H. & H Railway Anna Walter D. Scott Northwestern University Cooksville Ill Harry Leon Wilson Oregon

Opening day counsel for self control in associations

This opening day note notes a firm persuasive person with domestic taste and a strain of self indulgence that could lead to neglect of important matters. It warns to ensure associations are of the best and to avoid trouble from overindulgence.

Local Social News From New Oberlin and Nearby

Miss Esther Manns and family visits noted in New Oberlin while relatives travel to Akron and Elyria. Oberlin residents AR H Reighley and others visit Town Line Road. Louise Baraka and Arthur Dion with local hosts. Falkners return from Florida wintering.

Bride-Elect Honored in Dinner Attended by Families

Emma Wohleber, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mathias Wohleber, will wed Urban Kinzer of Avon on June 2. A Sunday dinner hosted by aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Chris Justin featured a well arranged table and bright decoration. Attending families included Frank J Schmitz Carl Schmitz Mathias Wohleber Nick Webber and G H Dion of New Oberlin and Amelia Schmitz of Elyria.

Wiss Emma Wohleber Daugster Mire Mathias Wohleber Urban Kinzer Avon Chris Justin Frank J. Schmitz Carl Schmitz Nick Webber G. H. Dion New Oberlin Amelia Schmitz Elyria

Farewell Party Held for Miss Louise Baraka

A farewell party was given for Miss Louise Baraka a house guest at the J Brackley home at the Richard Daniel home in Eli Tia one evening this week. She received some very nice gifts. Progressive pedro was the pastime of the evening. Attending from this vicinity were F J Schmitz Carl Schmitz John Brackiey Christ Justin M Wohlber G H Dion and Nick Webber. Miss Baraka returned to her home in Pennsylvania today.

Louise Baraka J. Brackley Richard Daniel Eli- Tia Pedro F. J Carl Schmitz John Brackiey Christ Justin M., Wohlber G. H. Dion Nick Webber Miss Baraka Pennsylvania

Local families spend Sunday visiting relatives in nearby towns

Theodore Mans and wife and daughter visited Mrs. Manns’s in laws Henry and Mrs. Pallas in West Ridge. Mrs. Henry Schmitz helped care for her brother's wife in Amherst. A. Falkner and family joined his son in Ridgeville. Delia Brown vacationing with relatives in Toledo. Carl Bates and children visited Wm Manns in Henrietta. Charles Pomeroy and family toured Elyria with R. E. Heath. Thelma Schmitz joined Germaine Dion to Lorain. Oberlin Grange attendees noted among these families.

Theodore Mans Manns Henry Pallas West Ridge Henry Schmitz Amherst Wm. Younglas A. Falkner Ridgeville Delia Brown Toledo Carl Bates Henrietta Wm. Manns Charles Pomeroy Eleanor May Ray Cliff Elyria R. E. Heath Thelma Schmitz Germaine Dion Oberlin Lorain Oberlin Grange

Boys Not Tardy As Often As Girls At Elyria High

Elyria High School reports April attendance shows girls tardier than boys while boys outnumber girls in enrollment. Total tardies: 54 girls and 60 boys. Perfect attendance: 483 girls and 480 boys. Overall attendance 96.23 percent, up from March. Banner to Miss Gladys Fowell’s homeroom at 99.2 percent with no tardies, plus six other homerooms without tardies.

Elyria High School E. D. Adams Adams Gladys Fowell C. W. Koones Roy B. Clymer J. P. Taylor Philip Hofman J. C. Linville Floss Kliopfenstein

Meeting Tuesday Evening Names List

A meeting Tuesday evening included C. D. Peabody Wm Manns R E Heath John Emerich F J Schmitz Christ Justin Carl Schmitz Henry Manns G H Dion James Laurie and Nick Webber. Mrs J Brackiey and children and Louise Baraka visited relatives in Elyria. Geo H Dion and wife accompanied son Arthur Dion and wife to LaGrange Wednesday.

C. D. Peabody Wm. Manns R. E. Heath John Emerich F. J. Schmitz Christ Justin Carl Schmitz Henry Manns G. H Dion James Laurie Nick Webber J. Brackiey Louise Baraka Elyria Geo. H. Dion Arthur Dion LaGrange

Birthday gathering honors Mrs. Schmitz at home

Mrs F J Schmitz celebrated her birthday with 24 attendees including Arthur Dion and families and neighbors Wednesday evening. Refreshments followed a surprise honor as guests departed late, gifting a beautiful present and well wishes for many returns of the day. Theodore Manns and wife visited Mr and Mrs Schlechter near Birmingham. Monday, F J Schmitz family planned a bathroom installation. Frank Justin and family of Elvira visited the C Justin home recently.

F. J. Schmitz Arthur Dion Oberlin Afr Theodore Manns Schlechter Birmingham Frank Justin Elvira C. Justin

Murray Ridge Social Notes From May 3

Murray Ridge May 3 residents and relatives share visits. Mr and Mrs J Watson and sons of Elyria called on Mr and Mrs A J Derek Sunday afternoon. Steve Ronez and William Horvath visited Lorain. Miss Pearl Eppley attended La Traviata in Cleveland. John Bechtel visited Henrietta friends. Nellie Derek called on sister Mrs George Faulhaber of Elyria. Helen and Ivylnn Slusher of Elyria stayed with aunt Mrs Anne Eppley over the weekend.

Murray Ridge Elyria Anne Eppley

Murray Ridge Parent Teacher Association Elects Officers

Officers for the coming year were elected at the Murray Ridge Parent Teacher Association meeting, with new leadership named to guide activities and parental involvement in the school community.

Parent Teacher Association Murray Ridge Parent Teacher

Club gathering at Pearl Godfrey residence

Miss Pearl Godfrey hosted a club meeting at her home on Tuesday evening. Members enjoyed a short business session planning activities for the summer months followed by a social period.

California astronomers aim to report speeds soon

California scientists expect to publish measurements of speeds reaching a million miles per minute. The development promises new insights into cosmic motion and may impact theories of propulsion and space observation.

California

35th Anniversary Sale at The Days News

The Days News announces a 35th Anniversary Sale framed as a celebration to attract new customers and move substantial merchandise at a close margin of profit while clearing out overstocked goods regardless of cost.

Anniversary Sale Ends May Ninth Weekend Specials

On Saturday night May 9th we close the Anniversary Sale leaving one more week of special low prices on nearly every item in our large stock. We have marked even lower prices on some used and last year models of radios pianos and Victrolas making it a strong opportunity to stretch your dollar.

Big bargain Victrola-Ortho phon ic with Radiola Afodel 20

During the final week a mahogany Victrola Ortho phon ic system with automatic stop and record albums is offered at 27.75, a drastic reduction from its original 600 price. The unit uses the same speaker for both phonograph and radio functions.

Piano price changes offer varied used pianos at set sums

In a store price update, used pianos in good order are offered at 27.75, 335.00, 47.50, 50.00, 60.00, 75.00, 115.00, 127.50, and 147.30 dollars. A Gulbransen Player piano with mandolin attachment, rolls, bench, and in perfect condition will sell for 179.50 dollars.

Gulbransen

Radio Tube Sale Prices Atwater Kent Majestic Philco

Bargain prices valid through next Saturday night on tubes for radios. Atwater Kent No 40 7 tubes 11.90 less 1.75 for old tubes net 10.15. Majestic No 72 8 tubes 10.45 less 2 for old tubes net 8.45. Philco No 87 8 tubes 12.45 less 2 for old tubes net 10.45. These are RCA Ever Ready Majestic tubes with new stock guaranteed and tested.

Atwater Kent Majestic Philco RCA

Bargains Highlight End of 35th Anniversary Sale

The final week offers the lowest prices in years on odd lots and one of a kind items. Numerous bargains include shop worn or damaged articles and unique leftovers. Bargains abound as the sale wraps up.

Refrigerators at sale prices feature Automatic and Welsbach models

Early season sale offers refrigerators including the Automatic model with over a thousand in use in Elyria, ten walls and built in water cooler or porcelain with faucet, plus two Welsbach electric refrigerators in white, sanitary boxes, offered at half price.

Elyria Welsbach

More sales at shorter profits on reliable lawn mowers

A dealer touts lower prices for ball bearing lawn mowers with high wheels and adjustable blades. Mowers that normally sell at 12.50 are priced at 9.75. Smaller mowers priced at 9.75 and 47.50 are noted as part of a high-volume strategy.

Peat Moss Fertilizer Offers Humus for Fine Lawns

When you see a smooth velvety lawn or a thrifty flower garden, someone puts in time and labor to make it go. Fertilizers help, and Peat Moss adds plant food without weed seeds at a small cost. Small boxes 25c. Large two bushel sacks 1.35 and ten bag lots at special prices. Yes we deliver.

Fence and Paint Demo Promises Yard Value Boost

In many back yards a neat Cyclone Fence would help the appearance and keep out undesirable children and dogs. The cost is not large. We will have the annual B. P. S. Paint demonstration the week of May 11. Watch for further announcement.

Also Mentioned on This Page

A.C Hudnutt Publisher S, Clare George Yostter Elyria Postoffice Meenane Wes Arnold Kinzel Urban Hinzel Ralph Heath Delaware Mat Wohreber G. H. Dian N. Webber Arthur Dian Holy Name Society Sacred Heart Church Bradley F. Kreep Pure Science and Industry Mar Esther Manns Youngstown Wm. Peabody Akron Peabody Jack Hakett J. J. Hackett Hackett Mrs. Peabody Jack Carl Senmitz Ar’ Falkner Florida Marie Eppley George Fridenstien Arthur Fesler J. Smith Miss Wade Harold Fridenstien Oliver Schubert Edith Galvan Jean Fridenstien Delbert Nichols Bruce Eppley Francis Mackert Anna Smith Steve Smith Mary Galvan Laura Fridenstien Margarite Freeland Ervin Smitth William Young Carl Haag Newton Mackett Milton Freeland Robert Haag Ervin Smith Hope Gregg Crafton Road Ervin Eppley Tle Maumee Mice Lyria,ohio Lindy Lodge Western Reserve Finance Turner Block Domestic Industries, Inc C. J. Sartor Bank the Days Hubert Day & Sons Day’s Music Store Broad St Day’s Hardware
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