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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1931
Page
4
Rural residents opposed the scheme to change traditional mail boxes, a cherished local institution, leading to extended debate and the plan’s abandonment. The article notes the suspension of proceedings until the first Wednesday in September.
A.C. Hudnutt publisher County Printing & Publishing Elyria Ohio issues daily edition rates 2 cents per copy 12 cents weekly 6 dollars yearly in advance mail rates 3 00 to Lorain county areas 4 10 within Ohio foreign advertising reps John W. Cullen Co Chicago New York Detroit publication date Saturday May 9 1931
A reflective tribute urges honoring mothers on Mother's Day with letters gifts and visits. It cites Lincoln's praise for his mother and extols mother love as a source of noble virtue and nearly divine compassion. It urges personal, private expressions of gratitude beyond public tributes.
The Christian Science Monitor notes a trio of air tech feats at the National Aircraft Show in Washington. An autogiro lands almost vertically and slows descent. a self landing airplane flies hands off and lands horizontally. a sky car aims for four hour learning with safety features and a non nosing over design.
A nostalgic portrait of galvanized iron mail boxes on rural roads. The piece describes their social grouping at crossroads, imagined chatter about weather and highways, and recalls a past proposal for lock box cabinets at rural centers.
Today marks birthdays of figures such as Giovanni Paisiello and John Brown and other notable births. In history notes Columbus began his fourth voyage in 1502, a 1867 general strike occurred, Pershing was summoned in 1917, and Byrd and Bennett flew over the North Pole in 1926.
John R. Mohler chief of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry born in Philadelphia sixty six years ago William C Gotshall New York engineer and scientist born in St Louis sixty six years ago Elizabeth Jordan author editor and playwright born in Milwaukee sixty four years ago Richard Barthelmess actor born in New York City thirty five years Sir James Barrie Scottish dramatist and novelist born seventy one years ago
The record notes James Bryce born May 10 1838, the British historian and ambassador, with his death dated January 22 1922. This compact item records the birth and death details in a historical obituary style.
A fragment notes Miss Fawn Lippincut mocking loud movie fans and a groom hopeful warned about his future in laws. The lines hint at a wary betrothal and a joke about the ola family album.
Notable births and deaths from 1841 to 1854 include James Gordon Bennett born in New York who later led the New York Herald and Ottmar Mergenthaler born in Germany, inventor of the linotype, who died in Baltimore on October 28, 1899.
Curtis D Wilbur former Secretary of the Navy born at BoONESboro Iowa sixty four years ago Sir Thomas Lipton English merchant and sportsman born sixty one years ago Prince Alfonso former heir to the Spanish throne born twenty four years ago
The day yields a nature with strong sympathies and combative tendencies befitting the month. It promises success when pursued earnestly, yet warns against taking up cudgels at every sign of opposition.
The May 10 horoscope urges using resourceful execution and a receptive, discriminating mind to make a mark in the world. It warns against indolence or dependence on others as fatal to inherent strengths while noting considerable means but little desire to increase them.
The Lake Avenue Parent Teachers Association elected officers for next year by unanimous ballot. President is Mrs L C Hecock, Vice President Mrs Harry Shyrock, Secretary Mrs Higgins, Treasurer Mrs Frank Provosnik. Installation under Mr Lieby. Health Day fee reduced to five cents for entrants at Elyria Fair Grounds. Students Hines and Lieby tied for attendance prize with twelve parents each. Nine teen members comprise the 4 H Club with meetings planned Wednesdays. Auditors Mr and Mrs Ezra Baetz were appointed to audit the books. King's Junior orchestra performed selections and Gordon Collier played a violin solo with Mrs King at the piano.
Lake Avenues Community Church hosts special Mothers Day services on Sunday May 10 with Sunday School at 2 39 and Lake Junior Service at 10 45 featuring The Parable of the Pounds. Rever end D P Fulmer delivers the Mother's Day sermon with special music and a cordial invitation extended to the public. A prayer service is planned Tuesday evening at 7 30 amid strong interest from young people.
A tender tribute poem by Eugene Field to his mother. The speaker appeals to maternal beauty and protection, recalling her comforting voice, dark eyes, and guiding touch. He expresses lifelong gratitude, content to be a child within her protective arms, a guardian angel sentiment.
In the newly organized league the group studies the book of John and invites young pearls to join the meetings. The leader is Miss Elizabeth Mitchell credited as the Jenader.
Mr and Mrs C O Schmidthons attended the Inter-Club Council dinner sponsored by the Lions Club at the Hotel Antlers Loram on Tuesday evening. entertainers Gene and Glen, radio stars, provided the entertainment.
On Tuesday evening Maplewood Parent-Teachers Association members honored Mrs Kritzel of Samuel Street with a surprise party. The former PTA president, formerly of Stop 19, received a gift in appreciation for her work.
Mrs Ralph Miller attended a Thursday meeting of the E. C. B club held at the home of Mrs Albert Williams in Elyria.
The Days News runs an 85th Anniversary Sale for a month with deep discounts on electronics, clocks, guitars, pianos, radios, and home goods. Tonight at 9 30 closes the sale. many bargains remain, and flexible down payments are offered to hold items until payday. A B P S paint line promotion features demonstrations and sample cans.
Cleveland and Elyria musician Dave Gilbert, a popular saxophone teacher, has acquired a fine new saxophone. The instrument is gold plated and handburnished, described as an instrument to be proud of.
Lorain County bands and choruses made an excellent showing at the statewide contest in Oberlin. The board has invested in school music teaching this past year and results may satisfy members, students, and parents. Predictions say Lorain County will lead in school music in two to three years.
Week long sale item recalls a returned ten tube Victor Radio with famous tone. Customer moved away and the set plus tubes were tested and found in excellent condition, offered at under half the original price.
B P S Paint is made here in Cleveland and sold for thirty years. Hundreds of Elyria homes have been painted with B P 5. Thousands of thrifty Elyria housewives know the loose top cans let you use part of the paint, replace the cover, and save the balance for next time.
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