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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1932
Page
4
A collage of column snippets from a bygone era covers college life and social foibles. Topics include aging perceptions, shop girl lunches, humorous quips about Cedric and his family, Barnard College students, dancing masters forecast, and a playful riff on a moon theory.
A local column notes Aunt Lucy Freezeman of Gornley’s Corners saying no fool can deem a woman good enough unless she is too good. Other items mention sewing club activities at M. E. Church annex under Migg Tresch, sweater mending, a Thanksgiving program at the High School, and schedule changes for the Nova versus Greenwich basketball game.
The article outlines the anticipated White House staff under Roosevelt, highlighting Colonel Lewis Howe as political secretary and Dr. Raymond Moley as a key advisor. It notes secretaries’ influence rivals cabinet members and the growing importance of the presidential staff in policy and politics.
Colonel Roscoe Turner breaks the cross country flight record, reaching Los Angeles from New York in 12 hours 33 minutes in a mono plane. He surpasses Frank Hawks who did 14 hours 50 minutes. The piece notes era shifts in travel and costs as air journeys shrink.
A compact reflection contrasts learning by doing with imitation in intimate life. It argues that watching others teaches little, while law and profit pressures complicate balancing time and people in society.
Mrs. C. H. Nikoloff questions the Elba municipal garden program’s costs noting fertilizer, tools, and a high priced spray pump. She cites labor, supervision, seeds, and alleged payroll anomalies, urging prudent use of funds and support for farmers.
The 1912 tax returns show Elyria with 174 automobiles valued at 89205 and Lorain with 105 vehicles valued at 76009. The county personal property is assessed at 7716450, reflecting the era’s tax base and property holdings. 15 years earlier reports note Ernest Buswell wounded but safe after the torpedoing of the Valceda and Elyria mayor elect Asaph Jones resigning from council.
A list of birthday anniversaries includes 1752 George Rogers Clark born near Charlottsville and died in poverty. 1770 Bertel Thorvaldsen born. 1802 Solomon Foot born. 180 - Ferdinand de Lesseps born. 1831 James A. Garfield born in Orange Ohio and assassinated in 1881.
The 1794 Jay Treaty established peaceful terms between the United States and Great Britain. The 1863 Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln is honored as a defining wartime speech. In 1931 Britain adopts a high protective tariff to shield its economy.
Funeral services for former ambassador to France William Graves Sharp were conducted at his Washington avenue home this afternoon with Rev. J. H. Grant delivering the address. Business paused during the service as attendance reflected the prominent figure.
A list of prominent figures born on the date includes U S Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut born in Honolulu 57 years ago U S Ambassador to Peru Fred M Dearing born at Columbia Mon 53 years ago evangelist Billy Sunday born Ames Iowa 69 years ago Columbia University educator David Snedden born Havilah California 64 years ago Atlanta superintendent Willis Sutton born Danburg Georgia 53 years ago Canadian statesman Robert J Manion and world chess champion Jose Capablanca born in Cuba 44 years ago The day’s astrology predicts a resolute forceful spirit with varying life prospects depending on birth hour and a general promise of success
Monroe Michigan reports Charles Heck, famed for shoeing 200000 horses over 50 years, announcing that the blacksmith trade is improving as farmers return to horses over tractors. A crowd of about six thousand attended the event.
Lorain High School beat Elyria High School 7 to 2 in a fast paced contest. Elyria scored in the third period when Lorain end Sketnicks was tackled behind the Lorain goal line. Kissel scored Lorain’s touchdown.
Nova residents noted visiting relatives in Mansfield and Baltimore. Nova High School juniors and seniors toured Columbus area hospitals, reporting an interesting trip. Other locals hosted relatives and friends, with news of marriages and travels among the community.
Elyria firemen were called out twice to car blazes yesterday. The first fire started in a car in a garage at 333 Fourth Street, W. M. Taylor’s home. Backfire from the carburetor caused damage to wiring, ignition, radiator, hose connections, and the hood after the car was driven into the alley. The second blaze occurred in a car owned by Henry Ingersoll at 123 Lake Avenue and was extinguished before arrival. damage was slight.
Webster M. Mitchell, a court stenographer in Grand Rapids, Mich, drew a perfect 29 count hand after 36 years of embbage play. He framed the hand.
Roasters of many kinds and sizes are shown in readiness for Thanksgiving cooking. A seamless enameled roaster earns special value at 1.15 to 1.50 dollars. The store offers up to date kitchen aids in the house furnishing department for ready sale.
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