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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1932
Page
7
A newspaper urges voters to participate heavily in the upcoming election. It stresses casting ballots for the most qualified candidates, voting early, and prioritizing honesty, capability, and efficiency in public service over emotion or prejudice.
Our good friend E F Daddy Allen marked his seventieth birthday yesterday in good health with plans to rehabilitate crippled children worldwide. He remains a symbol of optimism and dedication to repairing injured children, inspiring all who know him. We extend congratulations and wish health and happiness for many years to come.
From the federal department of agriculture loans to farmers were made to drought distressed families with minimal security. Secretary Hyde framed them as relief not profit, with Uncle Sam as banker and philanthropist, accepting losses. Repayments total nearly 27 million dollars, about 57 percent, with Athens area at 72.6 percent and several states around 30 to 70 percent. The piece argues the program shows character can be solid collateral.
A columnist warns against overemphasis on stock market swings as the nation’s illness. He argues that recovery must come from production and distribution, not speculative profits, and notes business leaders seek breaks in markets rather than real industry value. The piece urges shifting eyes from the thermometer to causes and remedies.
A compact roll of anniversaries highlights figures such as Jacob Brown born in Bucks County and death in 1928, Auguste Pierre Chouteau linked to St Louis, Walter Colton noted as a Philadelphia chaplain and early American journalist, John Brown the Harpers Ferry abolitionist, George Davidson geodesist, Henry Clay Warmoth Louisiana governor, and Bernard A Behrend American inventor.
Fragmentary note reflects on James M Barrie born 72 years ago and marks the month with mixed tendencies. Mentions cautious action and steady effort, urging self control and steady, serial activity rather than impulsive cudgels at every prompt.
A husband contemplates changing his life by marrying another woman, but his wife insists no other woman could have shown as much patience with him. She asserts his flaws would have made him worse without her steadfast support.
A mix of satirical quips and short vignettes from a mid twentieth century newspaper page. Items include political commentary on Congress, a Birmingham robbery confession, bridal couple joke, and short morals about marriage and gender roles.
A compilation of historic dates includes Columbus setting sail from Cadiz on his fourth voyage to the New World in 15072, 1671 Blood attempted to seize the Crown Jewels of England, and a 1867 general strike of workers. Also noted are Byrd and Bennett’s 1926 North Pole flight, and several biographical births in Philadelphia Milwaukee Salem St Louis.
Disgusted over high bids for construction of two new bridges over the east branch of the Black River the service board last night rejected all bids The Broad Street bridge bids ranged from 88990 to 100000 The John Robinson crew reached Elyria at daylight today The train was in four sections earning a double header
Deputy City Auditor Rose Moriarity Oberlin reports Elyria has seen 1 769 848 dollars of construction cost in seven years. County fair plans support Oberlin hospital with funds to buy land for a new building. Oberlin notes 49 French war orphans funded by local subscriptions and a France-bound check for 509 dollars as 6 Oberlin girls join farm work.
Actual work started today to raise and grade crossing elimination on the New York Central line through the city. Project cost set at 2,500,000 dollars. The new depot will not be built this year.
Rev. Allen A. Stockdale of Toledo will deliver the commencement address for Elyria High School on June 8. Rev. C. F. Wiseman, pastor of Second Congregational Church, is slated to give the baccalaureate sermon on June 5.
In Waterbury Connecticut a motorist reports a hen perched in the middle of a highway. He slowed and tooted his horn but the bird stayed. He crossed the hen and looked back to see it stand, crow loudly and walk off leaving an egg in the road.
Col Robert Randolph, once a leader of the Secret Six, named chief of police for the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition. He will direct operations and guard organization for the exhibits and visitors. About 3500 men will work within weeks. a nine foot fence will enclose 300 acres and 40 buildings. Attendance expected near 359000 daily on peak days.
Elma Post No 12 of the American Legion plans to review primary returns at its semi monthly meeting Tuesday evening announced by adjutant H E Agate. More than five hundred members were notified the Legion urges members to vote. A Legion softball tournament opens tonight at 6:30 at Elyslanol ground between the Darby Eight and the Drum Corps team. Reports on welfare efforts against depression will be given, and Poppy Day drive plans will be set. Otto K. Mischka states 10,000 poppies are being produced by World War II veterans at Sandusky Soldiers and Sailors Home.
Otto K Mischka filed the first expense account for the Republican primary for state representative. He lists no contributions and total campaign expenses of 5093, including a 5 entry fee, ads and window displays. All candidates must file with the Board of Elections in Elyria or Lorain within ten days after the primaries, deadline midnight May 20.
On 820 Seventh Street, R C Baird reports a woodpecker began nest building last Friday and has since drilled a hole through a tree limb while the mate watches from nearby. Passers by show interest as the work continues.
The Henrietta Grange held its regular meeting on Tuesday with a Mothers Day program featuring vocal and piano solos and readings by Kenneth Kern Royal Stark Paul Myers Iona Court Mary Adler Sybil Kendleigh. Refreshments followed for about fifty. The Ladies Aid in ME church met Wednesday afternoon with hosts Mrs Fred Ross and Mrs Leon Hopkins and guests including Mrs Ernest Buchs. Members and attendees from the area joined the WCTU Institute at Brownhelm Congregational church on Thursday, with several local women listed among participants.
Grandma Northelm in Amberst hosts Misa Lena Glelaner visiting Cleve land friends. Mr and Mrs Jake Abersold of South Amherst call on Mr and Mrs Seymour Seimbach Thursday. Township trustees take a Sualpas trip to Elyria Wednesday. Esther May Emmerick weekend guest at grandmother Louise Emmerick. Mr and Mrs George Broughton and Louise Emmerick visit Conrad Northelm Brownhelm. Some reflections on roses and thorns.
Bob Rodgers of Elyria, a Republican candidate for Lorain county sheriff, cites four years as a deputy and a commitment to strict economy and strong law enforcement. Born in Lorain county in 1859, he has been a taxpayer for 25 years, married with two daughters, and lives at 3392 Kenyon Avenue. He promises an efficient organization and prudent prisoner handling.
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