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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1931
Page
17
Scattered OCR fragments describe New Zealand rivers with heavy trout numbers prompting reduction measures. The text also notes Navy flogging abolition in 1850 by congressional act during past eight weeks of rehearsals and a reference to Fifth Avenue and miscellaneous figures.
At the International Chamber of Commerce gathering in Washington, delegates adopted restrained resolutions touching tariff adjustments and debt talks. They urged removing trade obstacles, supported cautious examination of debt agreements, and backed proposals for silver stabilization, armament cuts, crop limits, and balanced budgets while avoiding divisive policies. The gathering yielded goodwill and broad discussion rather than unified policy.
The survey reveals wide variation in US marriage and divorce laws as 36 of 44 legislatures consider changes this year and 17 states ratify provisions. Nevada’s loosening of residency rules prompts Arkansas and Idaho to relax, while Maryland rejects a three day license interval. Despite reforms, no immediate push toward uniform federal standards is evident.
The American Newspaper Publishers Association asked the Radio Commission to bar lottery and gambling ads on radio. The commission rejected the petition, arguing radio is protected while newspapers face advertising bans. Editors argue it upholds public morals as radio broadcasts proliferate gambling content.
Today in history recounts notable anniversaries and births including Levi Lincoln Massachusetts governor and attorney general under Jefferson John Gadsden US minister to Mexico Noah K Davis philosopher Eric Metchnikoff Frank Baum and others with events such as Gosnold’s landing in New England the Standard Oil dissolution order and the first air mail service inauguration.
Miss Charlotte Brooks, longtime librarian at Keria Public Library, explains a 25 000 volume collection serving about 10 000 borrowers. The library offers fiction, philosophy, religion, science, arts, crafts, and school support, with State Library programs supplying districts and exchanges. The Children’s Library, led by Miss Linda Cuyler, features fairy tales, hero stories, crafts, and junior reference rooms, while Saturdays see 200 to 300 juvenile loans.
Fragmentary remarks list several individuals with brief biographical details. David E Kaufman of Pennsylvania served as Minister to Siam and was born in Bradford County, Henry L Doherty a capitalist born in Columbus Ohio, Charles W Stifes noted as seventy agist born in Spring Valley, Annie F Johnston Kentick born in Exansiville Indiana. The text hints at moral exhortations about trust and self sacrifice.
A historical quote notes a mother’s primary duty to home and family, asserting political affiliation matters little while civic knowledge of locals remains essential. The reflection contrasts personal roles with public labels Democrat or Republican, framed in period vernacular.
Markley School players stage a three act comedy Friday May 15 at 8 PM. Edward Morris leads as Yimmie the Swede with Miss Mabelle Hollis as the belle and Miss Neva Goodsite as Sylvia the villain. Supporting roles include Merlin Monagon, Elmer Sprague, Mrs Marjory Myers, Ray Hollis, Mrs Bonnie McGucken, Frank Chambers, Harriet Westcott, and Edward Bugieski with Witt's Music Store trio providing tunes. Coaching by Mrs Hardy and Mr Haskins.
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