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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1932
Page
11
A Treasury summary computes 1931 government outlays totaling 4.257 billion dollars. Current defense costs 703.5 million, past-war pensions 1.022 billion, fixed debt service 1.052 billion. together past wars and defense consumed 65.23 percent of expenditures while peace activities used 34.72 percent.
The American Motorists Association notes drivers in the U S waste 27 years daily waiting for red lights yet traffic signals prevent accidents and entanglements. Lights act as cheap policemen, with some arguing boulevard stops better replace them in modest communities.
The public demands news in words and pictures and the American press answers with courage and hardihood. Reporters and photographers risk much to bring readers the day’s events. A misdeed at home leads to a playful, harmless correction as a bill collector notes the social habit.
A reader quiz notes the first society of chemists was the Chemical Society of Philadelphia, founded by James Woodhouse in 1792. It also states sea water weighs about one and a half pounds more per cubic foot than fresh water at the same temperature.
A list of historical birthdays and death dates includes Nathan Bangs the Methodist clergyman born in Stratford and died in New York May 3 1562, Jonn G Palfrey historian and clergyman born in Boston died in Cambridge April 26 1881, William Taylor bishop born in Rockbridge County Virginia and died Palo Alto May 18 1902, William L Elking Philadelphia capitalist born near Wheeling died November 7 1903, Jerome K Jerome English humorist born in 1360 died June 14 1927, Theodore Herzl born in Hungary died Vienna July 3 1904, Clyde Fitch American dramatist born Elba died September 4 1909, Rudolph Valentino actor born 1895 died August 23 1926.
Today in history notes Leonardo da Vinci death 1519 Hudsons Bay Company chartered 1670. Birth anniversaries: Owen J. Roberts James F Byrnes Hallie Rives Wheeler Norma Talmadge Dorothy Van Doren William G. Morgan Hamilton Cady.
A Kansas chemist who helped discover the LU D helium supply was born in Camden sixty eight years ago, with Harold F. McCormick of Chicago noted as a 60 year old industrialist. The piece contemplates wealth or fame arising from birthright competence and personal shrewdness, framed as a reflective meditation.
A determined effort to rid the West Side of saloons via a petition under the zoning law targets five saloons in the second ward if successful. The Merchants' Board last night organized a campaign for lower car fares between Elyria and nearby villages and rural points, aiming for Elyria to share Amherst traffic advantages with Lorain. They also announced a new plan to classify Elyria store patrons by promptness in paying bills, distributing tracking cards to merchants for use.
Elyria Telegram reports plans for a Lorain County Women’s Suffrage Party campaign to win support for the suffrage amendment with Mayor Newton D. Baker of Cleveland slated as first speaker in Elyria. Also noted is Elyria made products in New York City police parade on May 10 led by Garford Company patrol wagons. John Blanchard, 70, a prominent Elyria figure and Civil War veteran, dies at home on Third Street.
Chronicle Telegram notes in May 1922 that Gageling advanced one cent per gallon and is now selling at 23 and 24 cents. Red Cross workers report 1,409 members on day one of the drive toward a 6,000 member goal. The New York Central Railroad plans grade crossing eliminations in the city this summer.
The city council was informed last night that work will be completed in winter, with an expenditure of 2.5 million dollars. Plans include a new depot on Last Avenue behind the post office, on land purchased for this purpose in 1916. Joan Winslow resigned as First Ward councilman to take a deputy revenue post. Edmund Abbott West, born in Elyria 99 years ago, died in Chicago, the Oberlin College alumnus from the class of 1843.
Elyria's April 1927 building activity stands out as the biggest month this year with sixty permits valued at 90 725 dollars. The Elyria City Board of Education secured a permit for a new Elyria High School stadium, a concrete and brick structure costing 36 1000 dollars.
The Vincent school PTA nominations committee met at the schoolhouse Wednesday afternoon to select officers for the coming year. Mrs. J. G. Morris hosted the M. E. church Ladies Society Number Three division gathering with Mrs. Lewis presiding. Quilting blocks were worked and refreshments served while members visited. Other notes: John Cook Junior returned to school after illness. Alyria births announced a 1014 pound baby girl at 9 15 am with mother and infant cared for at Mrs. Gerrick's home.
Ridge visited J G Morris Friday morning. Elyria couple J G McIntire and daughter Eleanor hosted relatives Friday. A surprise birthday party for Mr Martin drew about fifteen friends Wednesday evening with music and fruit salad. Vincent P T A meeting set for May 2 and Markley P T A on May 3. Progressive Class of M E church gathered Thursday with several named attendees. Planned church yard work for next week. Next meeting May 26 to be announced. Mrs Schribens visited May Baldwin and family Thursday. Walter Graber of Lorain and George Hurlbut were guests Thursday. William Morris called on Lorain’s Jones family.
Most Rev Joseph Shrembs administers confirmation to a class of 126 at St Peter's Church Ridgeville on May 2 51. Knights of St John and school children formed a procession. A dinner for visiting clergy followed at the rectory. Fire destroys chicken coop and oil heater early Friday on Station road.
Walter Wallington of Fields and Mrs. A. L. Emmons are listed among neighbors and friends. Mrs. Lute Oakes nears recovery after a recent attack. A historical note recalls early American education with Philadelphia 1764 and Litchfield 1782. Minnesota now hosts over 14,000 students. Directory update offers extra name listings for residence numbers for twenty five cents monthly.
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