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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1931

Page

4

Leadership named for Elyria Community Chest drive

Chauncey Smythe accepts the chairmanship with Mrs. Max M. Suppes leading the Ladies division and Ralph Murbach heading the Industrial Division. J.B. Johnson will chair Committee A as Elyria gears for the annual Chest campaign amid tough financial times and high civic expectations.

Chauncey Smythe Smythe Max M. Suppes Suppes J.B. Johnon Ohio Public Service Co Ma. John James A. Hewitt Community Service Council Hewitt Elyria Eloria

Legion Declines Cash Bonus as Hoover Urges Caution

In a national convention, American Legion leaders heed President Hoover and choose not to seek a cash bonus now. The stance reflects concern over treasury strain and a world situation viewed as second only to war, with calls to relieve the taxpayer burden rather than increase it.

American Legion Convention Herbert Hoover Hoover Treasury Legion American Legion

Legion backs delayed bonus payments despite demand

The text defends a cautious stance on immediate payment of bonus certificates. It commends the Legion for prudent action that eases administrative concerns for now and in the near future.

Legion

Anniversaries and birthdays noted in today's column

A mixed listing of anniversaries and birthdays includes Arthur B Davies born in Villa Italy 1862 and nearby notable figures such as George Gethin Eleanor Gates Irving Barlheler and Archibald V Hill with ages. Also mentions President Carrie and references to horoscopes and seismic theory.

Soad Congress Heraoin Sents Bashera Stiep Iran Iran Weert Washington Dan Arthur B Davies Villa Italey Nearvy Gotbert Rampeser Somerville Mass Cambrider Mass George, Gethin Amerva Hraoklia Eleanor Gates Shakapee Minn Irving Barheller Pierpont NY Archibald V. Hill King Christian X of Denmark

The Silent Observer and Daily Fragments

A patchwork of weather notes and society snippets reflects leisure and worry as days turn damp cold and holidays approach. Observations range from food supply rumors to odd anecdotes about wallets, device humor, and regional chatter about progress and mischief.

Local Lorain Social Notes Register Visit and Farewells

Mrs Harry Simmons of Lorain and friends called on Monday. Families including the Baldwins and Roberts spent time with relatives in Elyria and Cuyahoga Falls. Miss Alice Cobh’s farewell party preceded her Kent College move. Earnst Goodssta and others visited home folk over the weekend. Several residents attended church meetings and college visits in Columbus.

Harry Simmons Lorain Coekh Ther Jorn Karman W. H. Myers Edith Marcis Tully Baldwin Bald Rot Elyria FR Roberts Martin Roberts Cuyahoga Falls Lima Ohio Tom Penson WL. OW Mariett Alice Cobh Eliza Alma Ackerman Jessie Savior Emma Ackerman Donna May Hart- Plato Amherst Earnst Reibling Ladies’ Aid Society St. John’s Franglical Church Hill Jahrt Morris and F. H. Lewis Camera J Cook

Social visitors and relatives in Brighton Ohio

Brighton Ohio residents hosted friends and family from Elyria Wakeman Berlin Heights Hartland and Cleveland over the weekend with visits to McClellans Heifners Saints Myers Shays and Fenner households. Names include Henry Ashwell Rena Heifner Forest Matchem Jessie Chrysler Norman Dana and others.

Brighton Henry Ashwell Bobby Greenwich Frank McClellan Rena Heifner Forest Matchem Elyine Jessie Chrysler Norman Dana Wakeman Vern Heidrich Willam Myers T. M. Sell Milton Berlin Heights Lee Ward Hartland Donald Day Zello Johnson Elyria Ray Green Fritz Sours Walter Murray Ricky Boettler Lottie Boettler Cleveland Ruth Baird Wos Donald Shays New London Erwin Grills Norwalk Ben Fenner Chas, Collins Dean McClellan

Local social notes and political notice for Migrli township

Tuesday visits with the Carpenter family in Clarkafield and Mrs Mert Kwell returning from Herberton are listed among local social touches. Families gathering include Rev Cobb and wife, Geo Greene, and Don Lawrenue relatives. A civic meeting outlines election plans for Post Master on Migrli with unanimous committee reports and a Republican electorate urged to vote next Saturday.

Albert Carpenter Clarkafield Mert Kwell Herberton Ella Hardy KR. McCullough Cleveland Migrli Conmitea Republian

Famine in Kansas and Lincoln visit in Cleveland

The Elyria Independent Democrat from February 20, 1861 reports starving conditions in Kansas with famine and endurance tests. It also notes a large crowd welcoming Lincoln in Cleveland, with S J Andrews delivering a welcome and Lincoln signaling accessibility at the hotel stairwell. Local item mentions a Post Office and a full Court House scene.

Elyria Kansas Lincoln Cleveland S. J. Andrews

Stolen Oldsmobile Found Abandoned on Ford Road

Sheffield reports an Oldsmobile sedan stolen Tuesday night was discovered Wednesday morning by H C Chambers on his flats along Ford Road. The car was stripped of battery bulbs and dome light. Sheriff Clarence Adams notified and an inquiry is underway.

Sheffield H.C. Chambers Ford Road Clarence Adams

Beach Party and School News Mixed in County Items

Report of a Brooksdale School Sophomores Beach Party at Gees Lake on Monday. Miss Wate and others assisted in pupil measurements while Mrs John Morrin served as aunt to Mrs POL Chambers on Wednesday. Mrs Bernece Scharter of Ava visited her sister on Wednesday afternoon. A flood legend among the Chinese is noted with biblical parallels.

Miss Wate Lor Ascalint Bernske Side Olent Prides Gees Lake John Morrin Pol Chambers Bernece Scharter Ava da Din Clyde McAlister

Majestic Radio unveils Spray Shield Tube for 1991 92 season

The Days News reviews Majestic Radios introducing the Spray Shield Tube for the 1991 92 line. Engineered in Germany the feature sprays shielding metal onto glass tubes improving performance. Other advances include Twin Power detection from England and Modulated Circuit from America. Prices labeled as affordable.

Majestic Radio Majestic Germany England America

Motor Majestic Rodin Improves Steering Control

Motor Majestic debuts a new steering wheel attachment that reduces motor noise and offers a clean tone. Priced at 87 dollars with installation extra, the unit suits vehicles seeking enhanced driving feel.

Motor Majestic

Rent Planas For Child Lessons At $400 Monthly

Offer to rent two or three fond Planas at 400 dollars per month as a way to start children’s lessons if buying is not affordable now.

Wagener Attends American Legion Convention in Detroit

Mr J F Wagener attended the American Legion convention in Detroit and took part in the activities of the drum and bugle corps.

J. F. Wagener American Legion Detroit Druin and Hugie Corps

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