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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1933
Page
2
After a narrow 4 to 3 vote, council adopted plans for district stations on the east and west sides, with the south side promised a station next year. Retail merchants agreed to close their stores noon to 6 PM on Memorial Day, remaining open in the evening.
Old Glory Grange No. 2215 in Lagrange Ohio held its bi monthly meeting May 24 with most officers present. A number of membership applications were received and the next meeting June . Degree work planned for June evening. Blanche Spicer nominated for Penny fund. Appreciation expressed for new curtains. June lunch committee named. Lecture Hour featured a vocal solo Have You Ever Been Lonely by Gertrude Chamberlin with Pearl Opfer at piano. Members shared jokes, a letter from Judge Webber about the Master Bus, and the gathering closed with America. A luncheon followed.
A sixteenth birthday letter from a blind New York girl describes a lawn party with tea, books, and songs. She recalls a riverboat show dream, a grain of shyness, and a beloved dog. she reflects on happiness, newspaper folks, and her parents who died before this happened. The piece ends with gratitude and a radio sign off.
Mr and Mrs Perry Taylor announce the marriage of their daughter Mable Loretta to Edward D Mitchell on Wednesday afternoon at Rev J L Hoyts home in Mentor. Miss Florence Schwantez was attendant. Both graduates of Avon Lake School. The groom works at National Tube Co in Lorain.
The list includes 10th graders Donald Campbell, Victoria Burran, El sie Anderson, Elizabeth Horwed el, Rose Maury Kihm, Edward Kyach, and Fred Lott. In 12th grade are Edmund Schuster and Bernice Brixius.
The report notes Thursday visiting in Rocky River with Mr and Mrs Herbert Waterfall of East Cleveland as guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Pederson. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Ed Hille of Dover visiting Mrs Emma Beck recently.
The Department of Agriculture endorses mixing 10 percent corn alcohol with gasoline to aid farmers by reducing crop surpluses and boosting purchasing power. It would raise fuel costs by about 2 to 5 cents per gallon, but could stabilize farm income if paired with broader petroleum industry regulation.
Representative Fuller of Akkansas assailed the administration in a House speech asserting Democrats are getting liabil ities not assets. He read a letter from the secretary of agriculture claiming civil service personnel will run the new agricultural relief bill. Fuller mocked the secretary as a Republican and asked what economy means among friends as Democrats cry for spoils.
The Macon Telegraph notes it would be foolish for Japan and Russia to wage war over a small railroad, suggesting they could instead obtain one each without conflict. The remark reflects a provocative view on imperial competition and resource contention.
The Dayton Daily News mentions the earth s crust as about 79 miles thick, remarking it is not much thicker than the crust of some inhabitants in a humorous aside about geology.
The San Antonio Evening News questions whether the era of towering buildings is ending, citing a prominent architect who foresees that what goes up may someday come down. The piece frames the idea as a literary and urban culture conversation about future skylines.
Elyria Telegram reports the City Charter Commission moved the tentative city charter toward third reading under the commission manager plan with a July voter decision aimed. A council meeting as a committee of the whole will consider extending saloon hours beyond 9 30 PM after a petition from nearly all saloonkeepers requesting a 10 30 PM close.
The Chronicle Telegram notes the death of Quincy A. Gillmore at 64 in a Cleveland hospital. He began law in Lorain, moved to Elyria years ago, and practiced there since. A former prosecuting attorney and common pleas judge candidate, he leaves 20 Civil War veterans honored at Elyria Memorial Day service. E. H. Perkins and John Langston, both 79, were acknowledged as deceased veterans.
Five years ago in Lorain County, May 28 1928, police arrested eighteen men on liquor charges. Thirteen arrests were in Lorain with the remaining in Wellington Oberlin Amherst and Elyria.
Today's anniversaries recall Amelia Bloomer born 1818 in Homer New York temperance and women rights advocate died 1894 Council Bluffs Iowa Julia Ward Howe born 1819 New York author of Battle Hymn of the Republic died 1910 Charles Francis Adams born 1835 Boston publicist railroad expert historian civic leader died 1915 James B Hickok born 1837 LaSalle County Illinois Wild Bill died 1875 Arnold Bennett born 1867 England author died 1931 Dustin Farnum born 1878 Hampton Beach New Hampshire actor died 1929 Isadora Duncan born 1878 San Francisco famed dancer died 1927 all anniversaries observed today.
In a historical note, John Calvin, famed Protestant reformer, dies aged long past life. The record also mentions early Chicago elevated trains in 1932 and a 1905 naval victory in the Sea of Japan. Lindbergh and Morrow marriage is cited with William H Woodim as Treasury secretary in New York.
In Columbia on May 27 Mr and Mrs H T Snell were entertained at dinner by their daughter Mrs Mary Mills of Elyria to honor Mills birthday and Snell birthday. Visitors included J H Bastard and Mrs Akins from North Royalton plus Mr and Mrs George Palmer from Elyria. Club events at Columbia Halls Country Club featured a benefit bridge party and a Bay Village dance. Schools closed May 26 and upcoming June events include a Children's Day at both churches, an all day M E church meeting with pot luck and Dollar Day observances at the Methodist church on the first and third Sundays in June.
In Greencastle Indiana Dr M W McGaughey seeks the burial location of his grandfather who died in 1857 after a tombstone was found on the doctor’s front porch. The stone’s origin and the grandfather’s grave remain unknown.
A brief note recalls a pronunciation measure five years prior that freed about a quarter million enslaved people held by Native groups along Sierra Leone’s western coast, marking a significant act in anti slavery efforts.
Born at Berwick Pennsylvania 65 years ago William Fortune of Indianapolis born Boonville Indiana 70 years ago Henry W Taft of New York City born in Cincinnati 74 years ago Dr Shepherd J Franz of UCLA born Jersey City New Jersey 49 years ago Joseph C Grew of New Hampshire born Boston 53 years ago Hunter L Gary of Kansas City Missouri born Macon Missouri 49 years ago Nathan Straus Jr born New York City 44 Sir John Gilmour born 57 years ago
A dated note speaks of a forthcoming retirement bringing sensitivity and potential misreading. It cites sound judgment and learning, yet a distant mood. The day is linked to likely success and a scarcity of friends, emphasizing balance between achievement and personal reception.
The Eighth Annual Commencement took place Thursday evening in the school auditorium. The class motto, He Profits Most, Who Serves Best, featured coral and green colors and a rose as the class flower. Members include Bernice Brixius Virginia Buswell Robert Garrett Burrell Jaycox Hugh Kane Robert Lott Anne Margittay Douglas McCutcheon William Moodt Edmund Schuster Herbert Scott LeRoy Schumaker Doris Tincher Frances West Madelyn Williams and Irma Schafer. Music by the school orchestra directed by Miss Canales and the Girls Glee Club under Missponseller. Invocation by Rev J L Hoyt. Valedictory Education for Character by Madelyn Williams. Service Cup awarded to LeRoy Schumaker by Principal J Oppelt. Address Looking Ahead by Prof L E Cole. Diplomas presented by Wayne E Black president of the Board of Education.
The American Legion awarded service medals to Janet Wei denkopf and Mike Rockas by J. L. Oppelt. Track letters were presented by I. King to Edmund Schuster Harold Holmes Bill Hall Robert Garrett Bill Dunlap and Doug Las McCutcheon. The Senior Class donated a drinking fountain for the gym.
The following pupils have been promoted to the 9th Grade Nor man Anderson Hugo Rouse Bob Deasy Betty Hall Frank Hand ler Marion Handler Jeannia Hu ling Morey Jeffery Geraldine Rotz William Lott George Mortenson Mary McClellan Mary Miksanek Charles Price Howard Ridding Mike Rockas Aldime Taylor Eugene Taylor Ruth Todd Betty Tomanek George Trivanovich Sam Trivanovich Willard Varner Janet Weidenkopf
The honor roll for the year just closed lists grade 3 students James Tomer Eleanor Thom as Dorothy Smith Elaine Neid hart Jeanne Miller Louise Green Jerry Kelly Lois Jane Duff. Grade 4 includes Daniel Huling Adri ano Nussdorfer Phyllis Price Helen Aufdenkamp Phillis Kat terhenry Doris Bouse and Ray mond Towse. Grade 8 features Alice Barth Esther Lorenz Burr Nussdorfer Robert Burkhardt and Betty Crawford. Grade 6 lists sophia Oddish Teddy Nussdorfer Lucile Burkhardt and Violet Bartlett. Grade -Howard Redding Janet Weidenkopf. Grade 9 includes Gweneth Cousins Anna Segar Lucile Smith Arlene Schueszler and Esther Spaetze. Grade 1N lists Gladys Shirley and Fred Lott. Grade 11 Georgette MecClel land.
The record lists students with perfect attendance across grades 1 through 7. Names include Norma Towse Ruth Blackhall Olive Hill Dan Rockas Dorothy Shuti Eleanor Thomas Robert Cajka Jack Lott Robert Schaible Gordon Walker Jack Anderson Helen Aufdenkamp Billy Barth Phyllis Price Alice Barth Mildred Borovy Dorothy Thomas Paul Rogers Paul Smith Billy Higgins George Price Virginia Smith Morey Jeffery Willard Warner Wm Lott Floyd Tomanek Dolores Boehm Eileen Higgins Adelbert Wotz Nellie McClelland Arlene Schueszler Lucile Smith Esther Spaetzel Alice Varner Jane.
Mrs. A. Jaycox of Lorain attended the commencement exercises on Thursday evening accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. H. Harmount.
Avon Lake forms a special ball team and will host Dover at Avon Lake on Sunday at 2 30 PM on the school diamond. Everyone invited.
Majestic Icebox line features electro sealed cooling with three year guarantee. All white finish modern styling quiet operation and ample ice cube supply with automatic interior light and chromium hardware. Prices promotional. cash buyers receive extra discount. Also notes radio sets from RCA Victor and General Electric with trade-in allowances.
Trade-in Victrola sale offering a complete setup with a dozen lively dance records for 34.95. An option to buy a dozen dance records separately for 3.00, with phonographs eligible for the special price.
A hardware ad touts unusually low prices on B. P. S. Best Paint at 13.00 covering a typical 5 to 6 room home including porch floor and sash. It urges shoppers to buy Monday before materials rise, highlighting Dutch Boy white lead pure linseed oil and turpentine for DIY mixes and noting porch floors with a durable deck coating.
Cemetery vases for holding flowers. Ladies size spades, rakes, hoes, etc. Easy work ing grass shears and shrubbery trimmers a little good grass seed with plenty of white clover. Fix up the family lot for Memorial Day.
A compact item notice announces a Blackstone Electric Washer now available at a sale price of 49 dollars 50 cents. The item is described as very compact and significantly improved.
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