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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1934
Page
4
City council discussed removing sidewalk displays after a Broad Street booth controversy. A grocer urged uniform removal of all displays if other grocers must comply. In Oberlin, the college enforces a curfew at 7 30 for boarding houses to admit college girls.
The Baptist Sunday School will be entertained at a six o'clock supper in the church dining room Monday evening.
The article discusses the historical figure known as No-Horns-Upon-His Head, an Indian Chief from the Far West over a century ago, highlighting his role and era in early regional history.
A major car insurer advocates a broad highway safety plan including state driven newspaper ads funded by taxes, school curriculum on street safety, and stronger enforcement. The piece argues education over crusades will reduce 1954 traffic fatalities, noting many drivers lack safe driving knowledge and that schools should teach practical driving basics as athletes learn rules of play.
A Sight Seeing Council has been organized in Elyria echoing national efforts to protect eyesight. The Better Vision Institute cites 2600 children entering schools this month at risk of blindness and urges better eye care in schools and homes.
In Floyd county Kentucky seven individuals are indicted for fraudulently converting 122500 dollars of federal relief funds. Reports of irregularities in Chicago and Cook County show thousands on relief rolls who are not entitled. Federal Relief Administrator Hopkins urges prompt action, citing widespread misuse of taxpayer money and a need for accountability. The Kentucky cases raise broader public interest in cleansing relief programs.
A young relationship is described as seen from a parent's view with a dark joke about a crime degree and bail. The line suggests tension between youthful romance and legal trouble, portraying both sides with a wry urban voice. It hints at social judgment and personal risk.
Woman suffragists of Lorain County plan a big rally in front of the court house this Saturday night. Speakers will include Elizabeth J. Hauser of Girard Florence E. Allen and H P Boynton of Cleveland a native of Elyria. Fifty Sheffield Township farmers last night signed an agreement to organize an association for mutual protection against unlicensed hunters and vandal trespassers.
City council last night authorized its buildings and lands committee and City Solicitor L. H. Webber to take steps for annexation of more than 500 acres of outlying territory to the city. The annexation will materially increase the city's population.
A grocer asks to see Jimmy’s father for a payment as Jimmy and his sister discuss timing. Jimmy notes the best moment is just before their mother sees him, illustrating household tension over debt collection.
The Danube flows through six countries before emptying into the Black Sea. Originating from Baden in the Black Forest from two streams, it descends from over 2000 feet to Vienna’s 500 feet, passing through Hungary and Yugoslavia, then between Bulgaria and Romania. At 1740 miles it has 490 tributaries and is usually yellowish due to sediment, turning blue only in the upper mountainous stretches.
A concise aphorism notes that civilization depends on intergenerational debt financing through bonds issued by current generations for future obligations, reflecting fiscal policy as a moral burden and structural mechanism across ages.
A student reads a western fiction piece with a rifle shot scene. The teacher questions how six Red Men could fall from one bullet. The student quips the cowboy is from Chicago. The chemistry line jokes that a laboratory explosion means the experiment was a success.
A female parachute jumper recalls meeting Mussolini who advised her to stay home with a family. She returned to Texas unable to jump in Europe, leaving behind her chutes and clothes. The piece then cites satirical reflections on society, storms, and a domestic exchange about waking.
H McCush and family occupy the Bushnell hotel and launch a barber shop while planning repairs. Walnut Argus notes a hatchet theft accusation from Iszaac Wing, promising a public name next week. A joke about love versus business and a diner quip about wrong order conclude.
Mrs J Harris of Pawhuske Oklahoma owns a quilt bench inherited from ancestors who traveled to America aboard the Mayflower over 300 years ago. The Doty family heirloom features an intricate design of leaves flowers and branches each piece stitched separately.
A diner reports ringing a bell to summon service and claims a waitress removed the bell, prompting question about manageress of cafe being attended to.
An excerpt notes Sir Charles Higham remarks in World's Press News about the era of pervasive deceit. It discusses risks for truth tellers and suggests a harsh climate in some nations for speaking honestly about people or events. The fragment references a well known American figure or publication.
A Cunningham Kansas clipping recalls a minister praising editors with a toast about saving an editor from starvation by paying for papers, bankruptcy by advertising, despair by sending full news, profanity by one sided letters, and mistakes by burying him, noting dead people never err.
Idaho club women favor legislation removing the ban on distribution of birth control information. A resolution supporting such action was adopted almost unanimously at their one day council session in Boise.
In Salt Lake City 72 high school boys registered for home economic courses, causing remark from several married men who warn the students about what they are getting into.
TODAY S ANNIVERSARIES list notable births and deaths across centuries. James McGill born in Scotland founded a university and became a Canadian fur trader and merchant. Jenny Lind the Swedish singer was born. George H Baker Philadelphia playwright born. George Westinghouse born in New York famed engineer. Albert Beveridge Indiana senator born in Ohio.
1538 William Tyndale, English reformer and first translator of the Bible into English, was put to death by strangling and burning for heresy. 2873 An attempt to cross the Atlantic mine balloon failed. 191S American forces capture St. Etienne.
Helen Wills Moody born in Centerville California 28 years ago. Janet Gaynor born in Philadelphia 27 years ago. Marcus A Coolidge born Westminster Massachusetts 69 years ago. George H Lorimer born Louisville Kentucky 66 years ago. Dr Clarence Little born Brookline Massachusetts 46 years ago. Harold Beresford Butler born 51 years ago. list notes prominent figures across sports film journalism and international labor leadership with their birthplaces and ages.
A periodical notes strong desire and progressive disposition but warns that marriage prospects are doubtful. It stresses careful partner selection to avoid intense disappointment from powerful affection and the risks of an unsuitable match.
Henry A. Wallace of Iowa secretary of agriculture born in Adair County Iowa forty five years ago. U S Senator Frederick Hale of Maine born in Detroit sixty years ago. Dr Charles F Marvin former chief of the weather bureau born seventy six years ago. Martha M Berry founder director of the Berry Schools for Mountain Children born near Rome Georgia sixty eight years ago.
A cautious assessment describes a person capable of mimicry and imitation perhaps suited for acting. It notes receptiveness and psychic sensitivity with a possible benefit by marriage.
The city council last night refused a local dance hall operator's request to permit Sunday dancing. A petition with 300 to 400 names protested Sunday dancing. Officials warned that unless fire and police expenses are cut immediately there will be no funds for department salaries after November 15. A recommendation to reduce the fire department by eight men was made.
Elyria Township trustees approved a resolution delaying paving of Gulf Road from the city line to township north limits until after the new year due to late season. They requested a 24 foot pavement and asked the city to improve roads within city limits.
The Five Hundred Club met October 6 at Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Forthofer Jr. home on Hayes Street. Prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stagg and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stokes. Lunch was served late.
The True Blue Club event planned with Mr and Mrs Harold Smith for Saturday October 6 is postponed one week delaying the entertainment and gathering.
The Junior class of A. H. 5 hosted a wiener roast in Zappero's Woods on Thursday evening with faculty members as guests.
A group of high school boys motored to Columbus to see the Ohio Indiana football game. They were chaperoned by Messrs Blake and Dan ey and Misses Perie Wilford and Evelyn Smith.
Mrs Mary Brooks accompanied Mrs Ashton Dodd and son James to Elyria Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Fred Chester and son Carl and daughter Myra returned to Harlan Indiana after visiting Isaac Chester. Miss Perle Wilford attended a football game at John Carroll school in Cleveland Friday night. Miss Mildred Wearsch of Cleveland and Edward Nagel visited Marjorie Reisinger at her home The Primary and Junior class
A brief reflection on practicing honesty to prevent personal deceit and maintain the respect of friends and acquaintances. The note emphasizes consistent integrity as a social regularity and personal discipline.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer features ads for Grunow consoles priced at 79.50 with standard and foreign reception and a 59.50 console. Both offer automatic volume control, an 8 inch synchrodynamic speaker, and rugged rubbers mounted components. Also noted are the Marimba class at Karl Kolinski's studio starting Thursday, and an open invitation for new accordion players. Short wave reports include London’s protest view and a booster program from Czechoslovakia in English.
As evenings lengthen and cool, a tile fire becomes essential and Radiant Fire heaters offer low fuel use, quick heat, and safety. Numerous models priced lower than ever. Also stock Mazda lamps with dozens of sizes colors and daylight bulbs. Bulbs tested and discounts offered on full carton lots of six.
When Pyrex first appeared housewives feared breakage but now Pyrex oven ware is common in a million kitchens and rarely breaks. It is an inexpensive wedding or shower gift and a new assortment is offered on the second floor house furnishings tables.
Building model airplanes is a wholesome pastime for boys, fostering skills and potential vocations. The ad highlights many new kits starting at 25 cents and a full range of supplies including balsa wood cement dope paper wire wheels rubber and more.
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