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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1933
Page
4
Mayor W J Van Oster orders cleanup of Black River after extensive dumping observed during sewer project. Citizens urged to cooperate, halt garbage dumping, and restore banks with lawns and trees to preserve the river’s beauty and health. The Health Department to enforce cleanliness and protect public health.
From Norfolk Virginia to Coco Solo Canal Zone six seaplanes flew nonstop 2059 miles the longest non stop formation flight by any nation. Five landed within 24 hours 55 minutes the sixth arrived about an hour later due to engine trouble. Lieutenant Commander D M Carpenter led the flight highlighting naval aviation progress and potential rapid reach to the canal in case of trouble.
The National Association of Letter Carriers in Atlantic City backs a general two cent postage rate for first class mail. President Gainor calls the three cent rate a grievous blunder and urges restoring two cent postage to boost mail volume. Local two cent drop letters reportedly improved business and carriers anticipate higher pay and improved overall post office activity.
The piece contrasts ancient and modern civilizations, arguing the modern United States has superior newspapers and social systems. It claims historical newspapers lacked worthy titles, while today America offers complete political condition data and rapid self-adjustment to changed circumstances as proof of its advantage.
An aviation expert foresees planes capable of circling the globe and returning to origin without refueling. He proposes hosting the next international conference aboard such an aircraft. The note cites H. G. Wells predicting a great war in 1940 and Voliva’s 1935 world-end prophecy as two types of auguries in circulation.
A string of humorous and tongue in cheek lines about accidents jokes ministers jockeys and speeders. The item mixes quips about a doctor patient exchange a preacher son choosing racing and a boastful father with a light aside on a dermatologist claiming hair split prevention.
A September 1933 exchange in the Chronicle-Telegram features a published critique of CCC Camp Digger Butte Manton California. 115 members reply denying prior charges of unwholesome food and frequent quarrels, pledging solidarity and urging acceptance of their contradiction.
Today's anniversaries recall Samuel Johnson born 1709 and Oliver Holden born in Shirley Massachusetts, both notable figures in letters and music. The line also cites Joseph Story 1779 and a reflective quip on ignorance and belief.
A jumble of historical notes and birthday entries spans Washington's Capitol cornerstone to 19th century deaths and modern figures. Includes Today in History items from 1871 to 1926, birthdays like Greta Garbo and Harley Christie, and a brief horoscope noting military temperament and assertive energy.
Joel Nickerson, nicknamed Smiling Joe, is West Dennis Mass Browns one armed traffic cop whose skill at directing many parallel streams of cars at busy Cape Cod intersections earns praise from superiors and admiration from visiting notables, politicians, financiers, artists and writers each summer.
A study of Mark 13 1 20 explains Jesus warning about the temple's fall and future turmoil. The essay argues the temple symbolized worldly trust and urges believers to forebear catastrophes with wisdom and faith, noting Jerusalem's destruction as a prelude to the gospel age.
A devotional passage urges Christians to seek comfort in biblical prophecy to steady the heart amid evil. It asks for reverence toward God’s Word and for the future to be used to establish purpose and resolve.
The Methodist Church marks its centennial with a four day celebration starting Oct 10 in Baltimore. Commissioners from the three main American branches will cooperate. Enrollment exceeds 14 million. Key events include an oratorio by Van Denman Thompson and a religious pageant by Harold Ehrensperger. Manchuria coal mine noted in fragment.
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