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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1937
Page
6
A real estate owner, facing reduced income, offered to deed three edge lots to a town resident who already receives relief payments. The recipient refused, noting he would lose relief benefits if he owned property and could not afford taxes. The man suggested giving up the land to stop tax payments, but the plan failed.
A long reader letter argues hidden taxes raise prices for all buyers. It cites a 12 month insurer study showing workers pay about 12 to 12.7 cents per dollar in concealed levies, with food, clothing, fuel and sundries carrying notable percentages. The piece claims public sentiment can pressure retrenchment and urges openness about tax costs.
The piece lampoons lawmakers taking expense-paid tours abroad and to Hawaii, funded by the government, under the pretense of official missions. It mocks post session trips, restaurant critiques, and trivial investigations while praising liberty, virtue, and education.
The piece notes President Roosevelt avoids tipping plans or favorites amid talk of reform and third parties. It discusses potential nominates like Robert H. Jackson, public maneuvers of James Farley, and a shift in party strategy with emphasis on Roosevelt’s cautious, unpledged stance.
A compilation of births from 1761 to 1951 honoring Caspar Wistar Samuel Wilson John M Palmer William H Rinehart John H Bankhead Walter Reed Frederick S Dellenbaugh and 1759 1788 1859 events notes on Quebec and the first US election date plus 1918 wage standards on government contractors and industry reactions detailing wages hours and bids policy impact through navy contracts and bipartisan commentary.
Daily devotional text highlighting divine indwelling through love. Quotes from scripture John 4 12 16 and reflections on Saint Raymond Lull and St Francis of Assisi. Mentions overarching theme of love as fulfillment of the law and the Christian life.
A collection of archival items notes a benefit for Company B at the Amusement Park drawing about four thousand attendees, a Fifth Regiment Band concert, and a major Elyria patriotic event. It mentions the Lodi market house opening, pollution probe, WWI era military actions, and a list of notable births and anniversaries from 50 to 76 years ago.
A reader with strong business sense and a sharp mind is urged to curb disputes that could bring serious consequences. The forecast cautions to avoid trouble and manage conflicts carefully.
Wellington Ohio reports a Fellowship supper hosted by the Congregational church Woman's Association drawing 75 attendees. Events include a musical program led by Margery Shields, with Donald Brenner on violin and Anna Buswell on piano, plus a travel story by Edward Wells on his summer trip to England France Switzerland and Italy. The issue covers storm sewer plans for Grand McKinley and East streets, a WPA project note, and local club activities.
Mayor Jones proposed a five year paving holiday to cut city indebtedness and delay most street resurfacing with only Lodi Street and a few others needing work. The plan aims to ease finances while addressing future infrastructure.
Avon Lake notes a Pioneer 1 Club dance at Island Park each Saturday with Biltz Orchestra. A dance and bingo party is planned at Holy Trinity Hall Sunday evening. Rose Marie Weber served as maid of honor at Gerald Weber and Joan O Connor wedding at St. Marys Graf ton. Attendees included Fred Horwedel Krebs family and Maynard Krebs. Grover Holmes returned from West Virginia visit. L E Workman accompanied. Hail and Kuhlman joined by Kaplan on fishing trip to Georgian Bay Canada. Short items include visits from Toledo and Cleveland, a newborn in Lorain, nurse Rose Mary Urig, and a Missouri? Ruth Van Dorn guest. Moral reflection on civilization ends the page.
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