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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1931
Page
4
Miss Todd plans to enter Ohio State University while Miss Herbert keeps her future plans private. The two young women contributed a large share to the program run by the Council. Their leadership inspired others at the deegehannen House and their reports show strong community interest.
The letter stresses the essential role of coal miners and railroad workers in national progress. It argues workers deserve humane treatment and influence in public affairs, critiques corporate influence, and warns that educated youths cannot start businesses while political offices favor corporate interests. It urges room for working people in governance.
Aviation shows strong gains in 1930 with more air mail, freight, and passenger traffic than 1929. Airports rose from 916 to 1114, airways mileage grew to 30 000 miles, operators reached 550, and privately owned planes climbed to 5000. Records improved in altitude, endurance, and transcontinental speed, signaling optimism for future flight despite broader transport slump.
A retiring professor recalls starting in tough schools at age eighteen shaping an unruly eighth grade and later high school pupils once said to overpower a male principal. She argues the root is exceptional ability in smart youths and that recognizing and cultivating it quiets misbehavior.
A list of historical anniversaries noting birthplaces and death dates for Tonora de Baizar Elizabeth P. F. Peabody Daniel Ammen Let P. Morton Philip B. Armour with brief biographical anchors. The entries include Seward and Armour among early American political and naval figures born in New York and Ohio, with death dates in New York and Massachusetts.
A Virginia farmer has informed the Assistant Secretary in charge of aeronautics that he offers his acres for pilots in distress. He notes three months to grow a crop but twenty-one years to grow a man, emphasizing lifelong hospitality. Air-minded Americans may see farms with landing fields and barn roof signs inviting sky visitors to stop, drink buttermilk, and rest awhile.
A garbled item notes a 785 constitution adaptation by the Presbyterian Church in the United States, mentions a 60 Republicans convention that nominated Lincoln for president in Chicago, and references efforts by Joan of Arc, all poorly legible with several names and dates.
Fragmentary obituary style note lists Prof Carlton J TE Hares from Colombia Riverton born Affan Nov 4 and Rafael Diaz with centric operatic tenor, as well as Mr John Finlason of University of Tulsa born Thessalon Ontario Canada about 45 years old Breckinrids Lane noted.
Mrs Art Smiley jokes about attending church except on good weather days. The quip contrasts civic demeanor with reluctance to venture out when the sky looks poor. The line reflects local humorous tone and community chat in a named era.
Noted national lawyer and former secretary of state, born in Logis, is reported in historical records as a key figure whose early life details include birth at ZS. The obituary highlights his legal career and public service.
Wellington O May 14 Medina High School defeated Wellington High by 18 to 3 on the local field yesterday. The game featured many errors with 124 local team. Ropinon pitched for innings then Finkle Wacher Braun and Fre followed in the pitchers cap. PleasteR was the catcher, Ashland is set to play Wellington High Monday afternoon at Asian.
Members of the Flower 4H Club met yesterday after school with leader Mrs. World Carpenter. Officers elected include President Milen Daridies, Vice President Reymond Church, Secretary Mars Lucy Markham, Recreation Leader Clarence McDeniels, News Reporter Edan Luce. The club will meet again Tuesday afternoon at the school house.
Members of the Past Officers and Patrons association of the Eastern Star attended a dinner party at Hotel Ershed Thursday evening. Guests included A. H. Bridet Progen Ute Cl Spangler Vr and Mr Wells Mero and Mrs Pred Daugrert Mr and Mrs Mado Leaman Mrs Sara Curtice Mrs RoE Merce Fairy Otterhacker Mr and Mrs BL Holiday Mrs Ethel Merson Ve and Mrs Vern Banning and Mr and Mrs J Smith. Later in the evening a group attended the inspection of the Litchfield chante.
Members of the Past Nome Grand Association of the Rebekah lodge gathered Thursday evening at Miss Deroths home. Attendees included Mrs. Ada Parker Ida Smith Eo M Vincent Celia Manning Lareila Mochle Satie Jontz Grace Hemphill Grace Edwards Ruth Snider Martella Snyder Bess Barber and Margretta West. After the business hour a social time was enjoyed. three others joined later. Refreshments were served.
Dinner guests include Mr and Mrs Robert Holland at a social event as listed in a brief community notice. The fragment notes a couple as attendees and signals a domestic gathering host or hostess.
Mr and Mrs Bure Curtice were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ware ter Foster Woose on Thursday evening.
Marco Powell, an assistant teacher in the French Department at Ohio State, writes to his parents Vic and Mrs. W. J. Powell that he hitchhiked from Columbus toward the Derby in Kentucky. He says he has traveled extensively across the eastern United States and Canada and through Europe in recent months studying film.
Readable items show the Witmer Vermilion family visiting relatives in Elyria during convalescence. Mrs Kipplinger and Fifth grade pupils joined a hike and outdoor supper at Wagner's Grove yesterday. Mrs Artie Jones dined with her mother Mrs T M Pfeiffer. Dorothy Hughes plans a weekend with sister Mrs Jack Penrod in Elyria. United Youngs People class of Church of Christ held a party at Ben and Mrs Booth on North Mar Street last evening.
Wellington High School orchestra directed by Ray Rowland competed in a natural music contest at Severance Hall Cleveland. Entered in the Cortes with five other orchestras the Wellington ensemble played exceptionally well yet was outclassed by other groups and did not place in the contest.
Pennzoil Softball defeated Falls Clime 18 to 12 on the local diamond last evening. Foundry outclassed and defeated Railroaders 14 to 1 on the adjacent diamond.
Friends of Mrs Mason and her daughter Miss Hilda plan a tribute likely at a community gathering. The event aims to recognize Mrs Vihur Mason for her service, with local residents expressing condolences and support.
Members of the Past Matrons and Patrons of the order met last evening in Wellington. The gathering began with a meeting at the hotel followed by a social evening in the Masonic club rooms.
Wellington High School orchestra directed by Kay Rowland traveled to Cleveland for the National High School Orchestra Contest at Severance Hall. Superintendent Snerds, Manual Teaming teacher Barrie, C. DD, Yett, the school board member, and several parents accompanied the 7 member ensemble into the city.
Wellington is named as one of twelve Ohio delegates attending the 48th annual convention of the Holstein-Priesian Association of America in Syracuse New York during June.
Miz Sarah Binder of Wellington and former Worthy Grand Matron of the Fasterq Stars will take a role in the dedication stone of a Point Pleasant church. The memorial honors General Al S. Gray. The original church dated to 1858. a fire led to reconstruction begun years ago.
The Missionary society of the Merisdischurch met at Mrs. Sponselier's East Main street home. Miss Maria Stover, former Korea Mission worker, spoke and showed photos from Senuf Korea of students at work. Mrs. Phelps gave a stewardship reading and Mrs. Baumgardner played a piano solo.
The May issue of Whats On The Air notes growing interest in practical television. Columbia Broadcasting Chain began regular programs after largely card and head and shoulders broadcasts. Boston visitors queued to glimpse a one inch scanning disc demonstration six miles away. Eight inch discs are common though a ten foot Chicago experiment proved costly and unlikely to recur.
A local offer offers $100 toward the purchase of a Victor Ten Tube radio and electrically operated Victrola. The brand new outfit promises fine tone and high quality music entertainment, with flexible timing for enjoyment.
Two cabinet Zenith radios remain, finished on both sides for room center placement. Priced under 54.50 dollars include matched tubes and delivery, with two battery operated Atwater Kent receivers also available cheap for auto use.
A pound of Welch candy kept in airtight tins will serve as well as two or three pounds of chocolates. Try two cans for your neat bridge meeting.
EverReady Radio Tubes and Batteries made in Cleveland boast best quality. Prices on both products have been reduced about 20 cents. Each ER Raytheon tube is carefully tested and guaranteed.
For more than twenty years RB P S paint demonstration is a Spring feature at our store. A factory expert will answer paint questions tonight. Learn about the four hour drying Glossfast and how to do stippling. Get guidance on varnish versus shellac and receive a sample of B P 5.
Special low prices on outside jobs with Best Paint Sold used and orders taken for delivery. Next Week National Detroit Jewel Store Week features a countrywide demonstration of new models. Glance at windows or visit to see 1931 cabinets with special features from Detroit Stove Works, the world’s largest stove plant, touting a better gas range at a lower price.
For eleven years we have faithfully sold and serviced Easy Electric Washers from Standard Home Utilities Co which closed their doors. Housewives during housecleaning time value how curtains wash without injury and how the patent dryer never stretch or tear them.
A new line of porcelain bath fixtures arrives in white, black, and color options to match wall trim. These fixtures are priced attractively, offering strong quality for the cost.
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