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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1933

Page

2

Lorain Chronicle Telegram Publisher Details

Public notice style header from Elyria Ohio edition lists publisher J Clare George city editor and county printing company. It shows pricing for daily, carrier, and mail subscriptions across Lorain and surrounding counties with rates for inside and outside Ohio and foreign advertising reps in Chicago New York Detroit.

Members Audit Bureau of Second Street Elyria Ohio County Printing & Publishing Company Pence Ee J. Clare George Se Pee Ets Ena

Back-to-the-land movement grows as urbanites move to farms

The article notes encouragement of rural population growth with the U S Department of Agriculture estimating farm population near 32 million, close to the 32,077,000 peak on January 1, 1910. It cites a rise of about 2 million in three years, meaning hundreds of thousands relocated from city to country. a shift likely to ease if unemployment falls but could reverse with industrial prosperity.

U S. Department of Agriculture Chamber of Commerce

Silent Observer Garden Scene Promises Serene Cottage Living

A poetic description of a suburban cottage compound with vines on every side, a spacious lawn, birches, blooming flowers, a pond with colored sunset, and a winding drive. The piece envisions a paradise of nature, fruit trees, and tranquil living, concluding with a note of peaceful domestic happiness attributed to F. J. Fiorelli.

Delegation backs Judge Winch for circuit court at convention

A county Republican convention at the courthouse elected a delegation favoring Judge Lewis H. Winch for the circuit court. More than 400 people attended. There was also assurance that Judge Washburn will run for the circuit bench four years hence. Berlin Heights experienced a gas lighting plant explosion in a saloon Tuesday afternoon causing a fire that destroyed several business places and threatened the village’s business district with an estimated loss of 213 000.

Lewis H. Winch Court House Washburn Wll Berlin Heights

A Reverie for Mother's Day

A heartfelt meditation on a mother's unwavering love and sacrifices. The speaker recalls a mother's nurturing voice, toil, tears, and comforting presence, drawing a vision of heaven through her smile. He laments not repaying her and honors Mother's Day as a sacred day.

Heaven On Earth Mother

Trade Trace Proposal for General World Trade Armistice

The American proposal for a general trade armistice to be discussed at the London world economic conference aims to keep nations from altering rates or new restrictions on trade. It seeks a stable groundwork to aid conference success and public confidence, despite the new complications from abandoning the gold standard.

London America

Great Lakes Shipping Shows Strong Early Season Growth

Great Lakes shipping reports indicate robust early-season business with over 650000 tons of freight through the St. Marys Falls canal in the first two weeks, vastly up from last year. Wheat coal and iron ore shipments have surged, signaling improved freight line activity and optimism for the national economy.

Great Lakes St. Mary’s Falls Lakes Superior Huron

Back to the Land Movement Seen as Inevitable

The article argues that unemployment spurs a rural-to-urban drain and a return to farming as city residents retreat to the country. It notes reoccupation of farms, strain on farm communities, schools, and welfare services, while praising benefits for cities and the nation.

Man and His Power From a Western Lumber Camp

A tale from a western lumber camp describes three brothers in life threatening danger when a large rolling log traps the eldest. The brothers and nearby friends lift the log to save him, proving a hidden readiness to act in emergencies and suggesting that belief and will power unlock surprising feats. The piece offers moral reflections on effort, belief, and human potential.

Vaillant Trev

Elyria Agrees City Manager Plan and Five Member Council

The charter commission endorses a city manager form with a five member council to govern Elyria. The plan keeps mayor duties but shifts executive power to a manager appointed by the council. City actions move toward reconstructing a Washington Avenue bridge with a single arch, 30 foot roadway, six foot sidewalks, estimated at 350000. Wellington-Wharf railroad project to extend 24 miles from Wellington toward Ashland will begin soon with offices opened. General Manager Holliday and Vice President Rust oversee the effort.

Elyria Washington Avenue Theobald Wellington—Wharf Ohio Wellington Lorain Ashland Holliday Rust

Avon Lake Cottage Fire Claims Mrs Kevan

Ten years ago Mrs. Fred Kevan was burned to death in her Avon Lake summer cottage at Stop 16. Two nearby cottages and a garage burned. neighbors formed a bucket brigade to save surrounding buildings.

Fred Kevan Stop 16 Avon Lake

Alaskan Runner Injured In Cross Country Marathon

Harry Sheare, an Alaskan runner in C C Pyle's cross country marathon, lies at Elyria Memorial Hospital after being struck by a car near Ridgeville while running toward Cleveland. Red Grange, Pyle's referee, visited him. thousands saw the runners arrive in Elyria Saturday night and continue the race Sunday.

Harry Sheare C. C. Pyle Elyria Memorial Hospital Ridgeville Cleveland Red Grange Pile

A Crimson Rose Honors My Mother Dear

A poem recalling a mother’s guiding presence through life. The speaker, S. L. Horton of Elyria Ohio, declares a crimson rose worn to show a mother’s love travels with her everywhere. The piece ends with the date May 11 1933 and a home address.

S. L. Horton E. River St

Anniversaries for Today in History

Today marks anniversaries of notable figures including Marquis De Pombal born 1699, Maria Theresa born 1717, Manasseh Cutler born 1742, Alphonse Daudes born 1840, Iscé-Joseph F. Berry born 1891, and Sir Ronald Ross born 1857. each entry notes birth and death dates and achievements.

Iscé—Joseph F. Berry M. E. Bishop The Epworth Herald Avyimer Canada Florida Sir Ronald Ross

1907 Jamestown settlement linked to Society of the Cincinnati

Fragmentary note recalls Jamestown settled in 1607 and mentions Society of the Cincinnati formed by officers of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary era. The text also references an encampment on the Hudson and ties to American Revolutionary troops.

Jamestown Society of the Cincinnati

Obituary fragment notes several prominent births

David B. Robertson of Cleveland labor leader born in West Austintown Ohio 57 years ago Leonard H. Dyer of New York inventor born in Washington D C 60 years ago Stanley Field of Chicago merchant born in England 58 years ago Jean Starr Untermeyer of New York author poet born in Zanesville Ohio 47 years ago Frank W. Blair of Detroit noted banker born in Oakland County Michigan 63 years ago

David B. Robertson Cleveland The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen West Austintown Leonard H. Dyer New York Washington, D. C Stanley Field Chicago England Jean Starr Untermeyer Zanesville Frank W. Blair Detroit Oakland County Mich

Horoscopic notes indicate moral traits and fortunes

A brief astrological forecast notes that recent trends fade, a person born today will find diligence rewarded with success, thrift and industry attract friends and fortune, and the later day brings greater aspiration. The text reads as a dated, copywritten horoscope.

Canning Demonstration At Elyria By Miss Alice Bird

Mrs W H Hart Mrs Theodore Grills Mrs Harry Lauer Mrs John Wersink Mrs Milton Babcock and Mrs I F Eldred attended the Canning Demonstration at the YWCA rooms in Elyria Tuesday, demonstrated by Miss Alice Bird.

West Ridge W. H. Hart Theodore Grills Harry Lauer John Wersink Milton Babcock I. F. Eldred Elyria Alice Bird

South Murray Ridge P T A Meeting Highlights May Event

The South Murray Ridge Parent-Teachers held a regular meeting on a Tuesday evening in May. The program featured piano solos, vocal numbers, a health talk, and a recognition of Blue Ribbon Children. A community supper was planned for May 25 with minutes approved and refreshments served.

South Murray Ridge Margaret Pallas Gladys Dorothy L.ttle Janet Baus Blue Ribbon Miss Sherod Lillian Lo Eldred Miss Gleason Dorothy Little Joseph Ethel Little

Chevrolet Motor turns out 59 953 units in April

Chevrolet Motor Company reports April production of 59 953 cars and trucks, a rise of eight percent from April last year and fifty five percent from April and March this year. W O S Knudsen notes most output shipped to U S dealers and a strong dealer order pickup. Total for January–April reaches 200 000 units, up seven percent from 1932.

Chevvrolet Motor Company W. O S. Knudsen Mr. Knudsen Deasers United States ISS Knudsen National Bank Klnutsen Pis Company 8

Pontiac Speeds Up Ad Sales Ingrerol Detroit Mid May

Pontiac increases April factory schedule from 50100 to 5400 due to higher retail demand for the Pontiac Straight Eight. Sales manager R. K White notes the late April to mid May period shows rising early April ten day totals and a total national deliveries figure for 1935 of 21 278 cars by April 20. He cites Detroit Wayne county as a strong market where Pontiac ranks third in volume against all cars since January 1.

Detroit R. Kk. White Mr. White Pontiac Lanz Wayne County Automobile Industy

Health program attendees noted from area roads

Mr and Mrs James Little of Overtin road, Mr and Mrs Charles Marquis of Jackson road, Karl Simms of Schramm road, Miss Edna Pallas and Mildred attended the Health program at Amherst high school auditorium Friday evening. Frank Baus of Edison highway and Mrs Carl Friday of Cleveland were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Fowl and family Sunday.

James Little Overtin Road Myr Charles Marquis Jackson Road Karl Simms Schramm Road Edna Pallas Mildred Amherst High School Frank Baus Edison Highway Carl Friday Cleveland Carl Fowl

Local social calls and judging panel noted this week

The article lists social visits around town with the judging panel for the 8. T. I. essays in the hands of judges. It names Mrs. Stargell, Mrs. Roy Hultz, and Mrs. Milton Schlecter as committee members along with various residents and their hosts over recent evenings and a Wednesday in Elena.

Overnight guest Ella Reisinger in Eaton

Miss Ella Reisinger of Eaton stayed as supper and overnight guest Tuesday of Miss Edna Palas.

Ella Reisinger Eaton Edna Pallas

PTA Meeting Attended by Pallas Sisters and Guests

Miss Edna Pallas and sisters Margaret and Mildred with guest Miss Reisinger attended the Parent-Teachers meeting at North Allurray Ridge schoolhouse Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. William Peabody of New Oberlin called on Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hart Monday evening.

Edna Pallas Margaret Mildred Reisinger Lillian Lois Eldred North Alurray Ridge William Peabody New Oberlin W. H. Hart

Passing of Nellie Hill of Elyria Reflects Local Service

It was with sincere regret that we heard of the passing of Mrs Nellie Hill of Elyria our beloved County WOC ex president who served faithfully for many years. They have not labored in vain who have labored in a righteous cause. Mr and Mrs Ed Napp Oberlin road called on Mr and Mrs Raymond Simms Wednesday. F N Hopkins Amherst 15 spending days this week with his daughter Mrs I F Eldred and family. Mrs Charles Schaible visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Hahn of the Lake Shore Wednesday.

Nellie Hill Elyria WOC T UU Ed Napp Oberlin Road Raymond Simms F N. Hopkins Amherst I F Eldred Charles Schaible Charles Hahn Lake Shore

Program listings for local society figures

A society notice lists attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Richard Seekins Mrs. Archie Hahn and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Simms along with additional guests. The brief agenda hints at a formal gathering hosted by prominent community members.

Richard Seekins Archie Hahn Raymond Simms

Inventor Massbruch Designs Bull Halter and Blinder

Platteville Wisconsin farmer Henry Massbruch has designed a halter and blinder to control dangerous bulls and has contracted with a foundry to manufacture the device.

Platteville Wis Henry Massbruch Grant County

Corwin Burrer Family Attends Play in Bivria

Mr and Mrs Corwin Burrer and son Junior attended a play Civil Service at the Lutheran church in Bivria Wednesday evening. Junior was later a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Newton Balls on Sunday on the Frison Highway.

Corwin Burrer Bivria Newton Balls Frison Highway

Woman Proposes Law as Field for Women

Miss Agnes Mae Wilson, Missouri's only woman prosecutor, believes law is a fine field for women. She says the practice centers on ascertaining facts and applying law, and she cannot see how qualifications are essentially masculine.

Trenton, Mo Agnes Mae Wilson Missouri

Plymouth Doubles Forge at Factory

The Plymouth Motor Corporation reports employment at its Plymouth plant has doubled to over 6,000 workers since introducing two new Plymouth cars. About 3,000 former staff have been recalled. no further hires are planned now, though a waiting list of qualified workers remains for the season.

Plymouth Motor Corporation Plymouth B. E. Hutchinson

Road information toledo Dayton and Canton detours

A dated travel notice lists U.S. 20 routes via Norwalk Fremont to Chicago and Cleveland area detours. It details parallel routes through Bryan S&S to Vermon. Columbus via routes including US 42 8 and 13 with detours around Westerville. Cleveland Erie Buffalo and Youngstown Pittsburgh corridors noted with detours and alternate turnoffs. Caution to check Elyria Automobile Club for unlisted routes.

Toledo U.S Norwalk Fremont Chicago Bryan S&s Vimon & R Columbus Oberlin Ashland Mansfield Mt Vernon Westerville Cleveland Youngstown Pittsburgh S R Twinsburg S. R Ravenna Edinburg S&sr Massillon Canton Steubanville W. Va Wheeling Carrollton Elyria Automobile Club

Lonesome Wives Follow Hubbies to Ira Pipeline Job

Two wives join husbands who left Houston to help build a Ki kuk to Mediterranean pipeline. They travel to New York then sail to Haifa Palestine to live near their husbands. Their names include Mrs Leroy Johnson and Mrs A fred Myrick Jr. and the journey reflects wartime labor mobilization.

Houston Tex Leroy Johnson Afred Myrick, Jr Ira Kikuk Mediterranean New York Haifa Palestine Hvs

Charity Patients Predominate In 1932 Salt Lake Hospital

In Salt Lake City Utah 1932 patients at Salt Lake Geneva Hospital were 9 percent charity. Dr R J Alexander hospital superintendent reported. Per patient daily cost reduced from 2.65 to 2.22 dollars in 1932 from 1931.

Salt Lake City Utah Salt Lake Geneva Hospital R. J. Alexander

RCA tubes headline new Radiotron design and price drop

Day's Music Store touts a new Radiotron tube design said to boost efficiency and life. First shipment arrives. prices listed for models 201A 26 27 45 50. Free tube testing and restocking at RCA Cunningham space in Chicago World's Fair. Also notes Mother’s Day cards and a music festival by Mrs. Gladys West with local choirs.

RCA RCA - Cunningham Co Chicago Gladys West Columbia Girls’ Glee Club North Eaton Glee Club West

Indications of Price Increases Reach Local Stores

Advertisements warn that prices will rise soon and today’s low rates won’t last. Day’s Hardware touts remaining stock at deep discounts to move inventory, including a four foot porch swing at 3.25 dollars, free roof paint offers, brushes, paste cleaner, and rubber lawn hose priced at 1.98 dollars for 50 feet.

Elyria

Draper and Maynard Gloves Ease Baseball Demand

Cleveland clubs stay near the league lead as the public shows strong baseball interest. More than 200 major leaguers are under contract to Draper and Maynard to autograph gloves and mitts, boosting the brand’s profile and sales of D and M products.

Cleveland Draper and Maynard

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the Chronicle-Telegram F. J. Fiorelli Great Lakes Shipping Man Skeetie George William Curtis Carrie Sallys Mayr Chronicle-Telegram Itrain Andalwai Automobile News Pontiag Ingrerol Ss. T. I. Work Stargell Roy Hultz Milton Schlecter Harvey Hahn Electa Brumby Harry Horak Kipton C. W. Williams Will Peabody Robert Smith Chestnut Ridge J. H. Penfound Ellis Briggs Ethel Wash Alex Wash Cascade Street Elena Max van Wormer Bell's Green Lantern Cor the Inland Loan Company Phope Mgr E. W. Lehnis Schroll Coal CO Hubert Day & Sons Day's Music Store Victor Records Day’s Music Store Broad St Day's Hardware
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