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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1932
Page
4
A compact, rhythmic reminiscence mentions a charming young pianist named Hannah and a chorus of performers. It references The Song of the Missing Banana and a trapeze artist who never strays far from work, with a moral about folly versus wisdom.
In Cleveland on November 12 Secret Service agents arrested two men charged with stealing 1900 dollars in United States War Savings stamps from Lambert Sinclair of Hubbard Ohio. The theft was dated April 25 1920 with stamps later routed via Washington and signed by Harry W Carewe of Rochester Pa. Carewe claimed the stamps were brought by Richard J Diltinger of Warren Ohio and that his name had been forged.
Dr Charles W Burr presents more than 19000 volumes to the University of Pennsylvania Library. The gift, selected from his personal collection by Burr, raises the library total to about 770000 volumes with no restrictions. Most works span history travel biography poetry drama and standard fiction, plus a notable set on spiritualism and witchcraft.
A winter column appeals Elyria residents to support the Community Chest amid snow and cold. The piece lauds relief agencies such as the Salvation Army and Associated Charities, urges prompt gifts, and calls for pledges to fund vital services for the hungry sick and needy. It notes plans for Elyria’s Chest campaign and encourages swift, united action by volunteers and the public.
A California scientist, Dr Gustaf Stromberg, seeks to extend vision beyond the solar system using instruments that detect reactions of light and other constants. The pursuit questions whether planets exist in sun systems and the larger philosophical implications for humankind.
The text discusses using a super sensitive interferometer to observe distant double stars for mute orbital variations indicating planets. It reflects on whether other stars have satellites like Earth and wonders about life beyond Earth, noting humanity may be the only known human life yet and stressing the vastness of the universe.
The new Elyria road commission outlines 24 miles of approved highways. Fatun Road Cleveland Road and Late Avenue are named in the plan. Farmers report sheep killed by dogs in Lorain County amid wartime concerns. Amherst postmastership fight grows hotter with several candidates named. A war fund for the Y Moo war relief opens.
Night campaign sees seven teams rally to meet a 25000 target for Elsha as part of a nationwide effort totaling 35000000. The effort underscores a broad push across regions to fund the initiative.
Raymond Robins, nationally known speaker, addressed a large audience at the First Methodist Church yesterday afternoon as the Open Forum series opened. He spoke on America's faith in its government, religion, and economic and industrial institutions, warning against Bolshevism.
Five years ago on December 12 1927 the Cleveland Southwestern Railway announced one man operated interurban cars would begin service tomorrow between Elyria and Lavain.
A compact roster of notable anniversaries lists figures such as Margaret Corbin born 1741 a Revolutionary heroine from Pennsylvania and Elizabeth Cady Stanton born 1815. It records Joseph Hopkinson Thomas Burt Edward F Swift and events like the play Clari and the 1848 Prussia revolutions and 1978 Austria proclaiming Republike.
Anne Parrish wife of Charles A. Corlins, novelist, born in Springs County, Colorado forty four years ago. Senator Waren R. Ans im of Vermont born at Highgate Vermont fifty five years ago. Thomas P. B. McAdams prominent Richmond banker born there fifty three years ago. Samuel Adams Chicago lawyer born in Syracuse New York sixty one years ago. Mrs Cecil Chesterton noted.
Brief collage of poems and quips. Notes on warm Arizona summers, sunflowers turning west, and a meditation on love and loss. Includes lines from The Last Rose of Summer, social musings on marriage, a playful jab at the "Tight Rope Artist," and a Tennessee woman who has never seen an automobile.
Safety Hints notes international statistics placing the United States as the most dangerous nation with 80.9 deaths per 100000, compared with Italy 32.1 and others. It cites 99000 fatal accidents last year driven by motor vehicles 31000, home 30000, industrial 18000 and public 20000, plus 4 million non fatal accidents costing more than federal government operating costs this year.
John B. Jarrett of Holly Spridges believes a horseshoe embedded in a tree near his plantation marks Hernando de Soto’s first sighting of the Mississippi at Chickasaw Bluffs in Memphis. The tree shows about 479 years of rings, suggesting a Spanish origin for the tool.
In Indianapolis a long running dispute over ownership of a German shepherd known as Fat or Fritz has been settled by Marion County Municipal Court Judge Dana White. Photographs and testimony from 24 witnesses led to the ruling that Stephens owns the dog. Stephens received one cent in damages after seeking about 25,000 dollars.
An aging Maryland Journal and Baltimore Advertiser reprint shows George Washington advertising a large land grant on Ohio and Great Kanawha lands. He seeks to lease the 20,080 acres rent free for several years with conditions including two years to clear and till three acres per 50 per lot. A separate item notes Red Cross requests 10,000,000 extra pounds of flour for Philadelphia distribution.
Earl Price of Grand Rapids was jailed for 15 days after attempting to kiss a woman who objected in Sonia Michigan. The incident resulted in an assault and battery charge.
Finley Oregon naturalist with global fame challenges the belief that bears scoop fish with their paws. He observed Kodiak bears on Admiralty Island Alaska last summer and notes the bear dives upstream to herd salmon into pools, then catches them with claws and carries them ashore to eat.
A 1402 acre tract near Fort Worth Texas is slated for a federal narcotic farm. The site is priced at 233000 dollars with locals pledging 77000 dollars. Formal ratification of the narcotic farm plans is expected by November 15. Public opinion shapes the project in the community.
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