Brand Whitlock laid to rest after wartime service
Brand Whitlock great beloved diplomat and former Toledo mayor will be buried tomorrow. A newspaperman and novelist earlier, he served as U S ambassador to Brussels and Minister during World War I, protecting American and allied interests and earning Belgian honors.
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Brand Whitlock
Whitlock
Toledo
Woodrow Wilson
Brus
United States
Britain
France
Ohio
Brussels
Elyria’s Broad Street Traffic Dilemma Draws Comments
Readers offer many fixes for Saturday evening congestion on Broad street in Elyria. Suggestions include routing Middle avenue traffic, enforcing parking rules, curbside crowding, extended “go and stop” pedestrian signals, and limiting long parkers. Local merchants and pedestrians are discussed.
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Broad Street
Elyria
Middle Avenue
Elyma
Proposal for a new three cent piece gains momentum
A movement urged by Newspaper Publishers Association backs creating a smaller three cent coin of 39 grains in a copper silver alloy as a postage and newsstand convenience. Senator Vandenburg props a Senate bill, citing long term need, public interest, and historical mint trends with past three cent issues noted as collectors’ items.
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United States
Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Vandenburg
Senate
Anther
Vanamis
8 Position in Aviation
The yearbook from the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce notes American aviators led in technique and development in 1933. The United States ranks first in technical advancement, military and naval aircraft, and air transport, but fourth in combat planes. It shows trained personnel outpacing plane numbers.
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Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce
United States
France
Great Britain
Italy
Name of Maine Origin Tied to French Explorers
R J Scott notes an origin tale for Maine the One Version of the Name claims early French explorers named the land after a French province with Henrietta Maria’s estate, wife of Charles I. Another version says fishermen called the coast islands Mayn land.
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Maine 15
Awe
Henrietta Maria
Charles I OF England
Mayn Land
The Silent Obse se of Hollywood Jokes and Jests
A chaotic collection of Hollywood jokes and satirical quips from a gala event. The speech by a top executive honors a juvenile star’s mother amid pranks and puns about hats houses and hogs. The prose blends satire with fragmented jokes and ad hoc punchlines.
Humorous Snippets and Obscure Dates From An Old Page
A jumble of jokes and quips appears with stray notices and dates. References include William Muldoon and John Alexander Dowie with their life dates, plus brief mentions of 1850 Price Collier and the year 2910. The tone mirrors a dated society page with humor, mini anecdotes, and truncated biographical notes.
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Adelphia
William Muldoon
Belfast
N.Y
Purchase
N. Y
iv—John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Scotland
Chicago
Price Collier
Davenport
Iowa
Anniversaries From Historic New Hampshire and Beyond
Today’s anniversaries recall Samuel Livermore of New Hampshire born in 1752 and the late poets and public figures connected to Concord and Boston. Noted names include Iph Waido vist, Ros tap, and Lorin Hedast, with brief references to local towns and years of their deaths.
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Samuel Livermore
New Hampshire
Yuris
Cangre
Waltham
Mase
Holderneay
Iph ‘Waidovist
America
Poaryp Oy Beeten
Concord
Mass
Lee Tam
Dan Oomnge
Unia
Rostap
Diedee
Lorin Hedast
Beather Piper
James
Tan
Noy
Historial Constitutional Convention opens in Philadelphia
Delegates from all states except Rhode Island begin the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. The event marks a pivotal step in shaping the U.S. framework as discussions unfold across early July.
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Rhode Island
Philadelphia
Tex-I
Voice of the People letter questions sewer rent plan
Elyria residents question proposed sewer rental and street lighting assessment arguing the sewer system was paid for and owners deserve free sewer use. They warn of a $50,000 deficiency and potential yearly payments, noting Cleveland Heights as a precedent and suggesting a bond value may be required.
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Elyria O
The
Chronicle-Telegram
Thiselty
Cleveland Heights
Notable Births and Historical Mentions Across the Era
The record lists figures tied to years and places, noting birthdays for Dr. John R. Mott of Yonkers and Igor Sikorsky of Connecticut, Selskar Gunn of England, Henry Breckenridge of New York, Gene Tunney of New York City, and Lord Beaverbrook of New Brunswick. It also recalls 1ATC-S500 armed Fenian raids from Vermont into Canada, Lloyds of London commerce in 1688, and today’s horoscope predicting balance and potential elevation through merit.
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Nessee
Canada
Vermont
Lloyds’ of London
1688 Incorporated
John R. Mott
Yonkers
N.Y
Mission Fields
Livingston Manor
Igor Sikorsky
Conn
Russia
Selskar M. Gunn
Rockefeller Foundation
England
Henry Breckenridge
New York
Easton
Gene Tunney
New York Ciy
Lord Beaverbrook
Britain
New Brunswick
Local Resident Urges Ward Council to Vote on Proposed Plan
A resident advocate urges immediate action to contact the ward councilman about the proposed plan. The message stresses property owners’ concerns and directs residents to express how they wish the councilman to vote. Signed K. Barnes of 16 Middle Avenue.
Golden Legion Bible Study Inspires Local Outreach
The piece urges readers to become channels for God’s Spirit in homes and communities. It compares divine patience to Josiah as an instrument for a mighty local work, calling on individuals to open lives for spiritual salvation in their areas.
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Josiah
Swedish Boy Scouts mark 25th anniversary in Sweden
The Swedish Boy Scout Movement celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. There are over 25,000 scouts in Sweden led by Major Ebbe Lieberath with royal patronage from Prince Gustaf Adolf, heir to the throne.
Enterprising pen peddler fined then resells pens
After Louis Blotner was fined twenty five dollars for misconduct a pen peddler opened his sample case and sold two fountain pens one to a probation officer and one to a police officer. The deals netted him sixty cents profit. A woman expresses the fond hope she may be weighed and found wanting.
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Rine Quincy
Maas
Louis Blotner
Sulesman
Polive
Lide Into Your Car-turn S the ignition switch-step on
The narration describes starting a car with the ignition switch and turning the key or crank. The moment the engine engages, it seems to come alive and "breathe."
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Mobilgas
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the Chronicle
Telegram
Second Street
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company Publishers
C Hudnutt
Clars Gekokoe
Holléaya
Elyria Postoffice
Boy
Mall
Kearny
Sels
Scott’s
R. J. Scott
Certeals
Western Australia
AHE
Movins
Hog
Adam
Biark
Jim
Jimson
Pap
Sallys
Voice OF
People
K. Barnes
Golden Legion Bible Study
Cas Gulf
Alfred Alten
George D. Nicholas
SLITE
Lorain County Bank
Cay
Mecia
Kk Fet Mobilgas
J. H. Brown Oil Company, Coleman & Burnett—Agents
OW Brown Company
Tom Welsh
West Ave
2Nd St
Elyria Brucker & Terry
East Ave
Brow
Elyria Dyke Bros
Elyria Chas
Oberlin Rd
18Th St
Waller
Fields Corners
J. Cole
Brighton
Coates
Wellington
Roy Marlow
Erie Ave
Lorain
Tarain
Coleman & Burnett Oil CO
West Erie Distributors
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