Elyria Faces Acute Saturday Night Traffic Jam
A Elyria Chronicle-telegram reader describes a peak Saturday night traffic jam on Broad street. Cars filled the street, traffic officers ran two lanes, and measures to ease congestion are urged, including more parking near Broad and directing through traffic away from shopping areas. Residents report avoiding downtown on Saturdays and choosing nearby towns for shopping. The letter calls for parking facilities and better traffic management to accommodate peak evening use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Elyria
Elvira
Chamber of Commerce
Rome trade pacts spur Danubian economic recovery
Rome signs eight trade pacts on May 14 with Italy Austria and Hungary to stimulate Danubian basin recovery and expand economic cooperation. Protocols from March 17 aim to extend bilateral accords to central Europe while targeting Trieste and Fiume ports to rival German outlets and boost grain trades with Hungary and Austria. Mussolini linked reforms of the League of Nations to disarmament outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danubian Basin
Rome
Italy
Austria
Hungary
Germany
Trieste
Fiume
Hamburg
Cost of Crime and its Hidden Toll Across the Nation
Earl W. Evans of the American Bar Association warns that crime costs the nation over 12.9 billion dollars in the east alone, with total toll surpassing 42 billion when misery death and damaged morale are counted. He urges public vigilance, stricter law enforcement, and removal of officials linked to the underworld to cut crime costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl W. Evans
American Bar Association
East
Methodist Reunion and Denominational Split Context
A historical note discusses long standing divisions within the Christian Church, focusing on differences in belief, language, and race. It mentions persecutions and wars caused by schisms and highlights efforts to reconcile denominations, citing the Methodist Episcopal split over slavery and Civil War with the Southern Methodists withdrawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Southern Methodists
Georgia Named by King George II in 1732 Charter
Georgia was named by and for King George II of England and appeared in the charter granted to founder General James Oglethorpe by Abe King in 1732. The fragment notes a transcription of this historical naming.
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Georgia
King
George II
England
Gen. Oglethorpe
Abe King
Methodist reunification gains momentum in United Methodism
The Ohio State Journal reports growing convergence between the Methodist Episcopal Church South and the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Protestant Church. Shared hymnal use and a reunion commission signal progress toward reintegration, with a joint conference invited in Baltimore in October to advance unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Tha! Wesley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Protesant Church
Baltimore
Ohio State Journal
The Silent Observer and Other Drollities
A humorous fragment collection featuring jokes about degree minded fiddles, band mishaps, churchgoer contrasts, gabby hosts, name puns, and a trivia quip about patriots. It closes with a note on procrastination and civic duty.
A Dying Out West Man and a Father’s Bill Jest
A jokey family physician tale features a young man sick for months. After an X ray and a thorough exam the doctor quips that the complaint is hereditary. The patient jokes he will send the bill to his father, highlighting a humorous clash over heredity and expenses.
Anniversaries in History and Notable Births Dated
TODAY S ANNIVERSARIES list includes 1688 poet Alsyander Pape born and 1812 death of Judge and governor from Connecticut. Also named are philanthropist Elizabeth Quaber born 1744, reform advocate and preacher, plus various figures with limited readable details from 1575 to 1815. The fragment mentions Everett Viare and aviation era figures with uncertain dates and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsyander Pape
Dred May Su
Rozer Grsauld
Connectment Jawrey
L:me
Conn
Norah
Ort
Jate Elizabeth Quaber
Orn
Mer
Johnson
Noreds
New York
Reston
Everett Viare
Hatien
N.Y
Wits
Fiat
Notable Birthdays From Boston and Beyond Today
A list of birthdays includes Richard C. Cabot of Boston physician and author born in Brookline Mass 06 years ago Lindenthal of New Medford bridge builder born in Austria & years ago Maj Gen John L Hines retired born in West Virginia 06 years ago Prof Charles J Bullock Harvard economist born in Boston BS years ago William H Donner steel manufacturer born Columbus Indiana 79 years ago Augustus O Stanley Kentucky governor and senator born Shelbyville Ky 57 x years ago Rt Rev John C White Springfield bishop born Laurens Co South Carolina 67 years ago Today Horoscope notes a shift in the zodiac may bring refined growth religious tendencies and broad influence with potential fortune but risk of luxury leading to misfortune.
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Foday
Bathdays
Richard C. Cabot
Boston
Physican
Aduthar
Jammed Swial Sciantist
Brookvine
Mass
Ay Lindenthal
Newmed
Austria
John L. Hines
W. Va
U. S.A
Charles J. Bullock
Harvard
William H. Donner
Columbus
Ind
Augustus O. Stanley
Kentucky
Shelbyville
John C. White
Springfield
Laurens Co
Oberlin Road Club Meets at Granse Hall
The Farm Woman's Club met May 16 at Granse Hall with about twenty attending a fish dinner. President Mrs Clarence Albright led a long business session on completing a Cook Book. Plans included a Rus sian Township picnic at Cascade Park June 7 and a hake sale June 18 at Bali Haas market. The Men's Club of East Oberlin held a 35 person meeting and social, then Junior Daughters discussed a candy sale.
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Oberlin Road
Farm Woman's Club
Granse Hall
Clarence Albright
Russean Township
Cascade Park
Bali Haas Market
Wire Preservers Errors in Clothing Care
A short note warns that when using soft lit underwear worn out for clearing cloths, remove the buttons to prevent scratches on furniture or floors.
Hollywood Street Notes On Celebrities And Late Night Dining
A vivid, stream of consciousness sketch of Los Angeles nightlife on Hollywood Boulevard. It mentions Ja Jewell Schiman as a weary waitress, encounters with Rob Wagner, and a gallery of stars like Lilyan Tashman, John Emerson, Anita Loos, Frank Morgan, Walter Donaldson, Garbo, and Doris Duke. The piece blends city vistas, celebrity gawkers, and flirtations with the era’s showbiz culture amid cafes, restaurants, and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Hollywood Boulevard
Ja Jewell Schiman
Masefield
Bowery
Rob Wagner
Jewell
Texas Panhandle
Pampas
Hollywood
O. Meintar
John Emerson
Anita Loos
Frank Morgan
Walter Donaldson
Garbo
Mother's Day Visitors Honor Krueger Home
Helen joined a large group of Oberlin visitors at the Krueger home for Mother's Day. Notable guests included Mr and Mrs Bicarr and family, Mr and Mrs Frank Krueger, Mr and Mrs Russel Krueger and family, Mr and Mrs Clarry Murphy and family, Mr and Mrs Karl Kraszer and son Giles, all of Oberlin, with Mrs Windy Aghby later hospitalized in Elyria for surgery. Additional callers were Mr and Mrs Barrington and Miss Pearl Pancroft of Elyria and Henry Alexander of Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Bicarr
Frank Krueger
Russel Krueger
Clarry Murphy
Oberlin
Karl Kraszer
Eon Giles
Ashland
Kruger
Winvd Aghby
Elyria
Barrington
Pearl Pancroft
Henry Alexander
Lorain
William Art Home
Gar McRoberts
J. H
North Ridgeville Weekend Community Notes Recital and Visits
North Ridgeville May 1 grade pupils performed a music festival at the high school with songs and piano numbers. The Mothers Singing Club sang four numbers and mothers were guests. A picnic lunch opened the L. B. S. meeting with Rev. E. C. Young summarizing the State Conference. Children’s Day at Congregational church set for May 27.
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North Ridgeville
Lastunday
Cee Ruth Chrisemate
A. Knapp
Mother's Singing Club
L. B.S
P. L. Morgan
E. C. Young
State Conference of Congregational Churches
Ravenna
Primeval Forest
Albert Schweitzer
Africa
Congregational Church
Beebee Family Member Dies in Detroit
Mrs. Jamon Beveridge, long resident of Ridgeville, died in Detroit Wednesday evening at her daughter Mrs. Charles Orwen's home. She belonged to the Beebee family, first settlers in the township, survived by two daughters Mrs. Fred Owens of Elyria and Mrs. Charles Owens of Detroit. Services set from Beveridge residence Saturday at two. A piano recital by Stewart classes will be held Monday from two to three at the high school auditorium.
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A. K. Knappers
Mario Redmond
Shermann
Jamon Beveridge
Eleilye Alicht Ahite
Ridgeville
Detroit
Charles Orwen
Beebee
Mra
Fred Owens
Elyria
Charlea Owens
Beveridge
Ruditorium
Stewart
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Chronicle-Telegram
Second Street
Llytia
Ohio
Forain County Printing & Publishing Company
Fublishera
Hudnu
J. Clard
Mel Daily
Slyria
Era
Forstan
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Michigan Ave
Fifth Ave
General Motors
Scott
R. J. Scott
WM. F. Snyder
Yonkers
Ath Ineteens Nurs Aly
France
Britain
Russia
ISI
Holand
Fiddle
Alwa
Sallys
Gil
Fata
East Oberlin
R. F.clark
Professor Ward
Cizy
Anem
Ober
Mites Treva Roseezan
Kinz
Kern
Orville
Mos
Ollywood
Purple Gang
Hegira
Harry van Buren
Eddie Cantor
Tommy Manville
George Jessel
Lilyan Tashman
Sunset Boulevard
Paris
Montmartre
Cafe Coo-Coo
Buttes
Doris Duke
Drazemen
Doris
Copsrich
MeXaught Syndicate
The
Obitts
Everett Miller
Pittsfield
E. M. Knowles
Marie Rothegary
Lakewood
Leo Thome
Lucian Bacher
Cleveland
John Bacher
Bert Terrell
Archer Shaw
Shaker Heights
Z. A. Shaw
Lola Shaw
C. Lewis
Adelia Young
Joseph Stewart
Cincinnati
George Palmer
Findlay
Charles Lamb
A. R. Knapp
Knights of St. John
Catharine Tamblyn
St. Peter’s Auditorium
C. T. Winkies
Morris Lear
M. P. Lear
George Bacher
C. B. Tellings
Iona May
Brumby
Homer Hawk
Wellington
Wilbur
Temple Ct
Stanford
Stanford Radio Clinic
Broad St. Ph
Blue Bird Restaurant
Beach Cliff Nursery
Snow Road
Route 20
Westinghouse Refrigerators
Brandau
E. Loeffler Howe. Co
J.P. Leber Ice& Coal Kee
East Avenue
St. ST
East Ave
City Loan
Mae
Orin
Middle Ave
Elyria, Oo
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