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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1937
Page
8
A New Lern column in the Whirligig reports that whiskey moguls fear a dry revival as local option fights swing public opinion. It notes warehouse glut, overissued licenses, and potential losses as industry practices draw federal scrutiny and threaten the repeal era.
The Miami Daily News editorial scorns the slot machine as a symbol of greed and folly. It contrasts Miami’s beauty with a night and day racket of gamblers and racketeers draining locals, warning of the violence of vice under the Southern sun.
Steel is setting the pace entering the second quarter with a three month record of production, aiming to match or exceed 1929 totals. Output sits at 91 percent of capacity with rationing by large firms, while construction lags. Export demand for armaments up modest but below 1924 levels, signaling broader recovery.
A meditation on John 15 8 20 portraying Christians as living stones in a temple built by Christ the architect. It contrasts chosen followers who obey with fragile or prejudiced stones doomed to crumble under adversity. Includes historical notes and a list of today’s birthdays.
Anniversaries note birth and death dates for William Dawes Paul Revere era figures Isaac Hill Lincoln Steffens Helen Hyde Warrs Hondsar and others. Entries include birthplaces, roles as politicians artists or writers, and notable events such as Washington's 1789 electoral vote declaration.
A list of prominent individuals with birthplaces and ages: Alexander W. Weddell, ambassador to Argentina, born Richmond 61. Anthony H. G. Fokker Clifton airplane designer, born Dutch West Indies 47. Donald Wills Douglas Santa Monica aircraft manufacturer, born Brooklyn 45. Lowell Thomas New York radio figure, born Woodington Ohio 45. Dr. Walter E. Dandy Johns Hopkins surgeon, born Sedalia Missouri 51. Walter Huston Hollywood actor, born Toronto 53. Rear Admiral Albert W. Marshall Greenville Texas 63. tugs of Haste de Grave Maryland born 47.
The passage notes a growing potential among natives to become naturalists, driven by a love of nature and a flair for life’s laws. It highlights fluent expression, courage for hard work, but warns that substantial wealth accumulation is unlikely.
Mrs P L Chambers of Gulf Road was surprised Sunday when a group of self invited friends and relatives arrived at noon with baskets to celebrate her birthday. Dinner was served at one o clock at two long tables for twenty two. The afternoon was spent socially. Those present were Mr and
Mrs Clarence Brush and daughters Dorothy Doris and Clarissa Brush of Chestnut Ridge. Mr and Mrs Arthur Whiton and sons Joseph and Norman Whiton of Amherst. Mr and Mrs Lee Johnson and daughter Ruth and Ione. Robert and Lester Johnson of Gulf road. Mr and Mrs Earle Johnson and daughter Joyce and son Billy Johnson of Detroit road. Mr and Mrs P L Chambers and daughter Neva and son Howard Carrick.
Volunteer firemen and social members of the Sheffield Lake fire department held their regular semi annual supper at the fire station on Wednesday evening. Wallace Jones directed a three course dinner and the evening concluded with card games.
Mrs Karl Thoma of Avon Lake and her sister Miss Fern Titties called on Mrs Lee Johnson Saturday. The Brookside High School Senior Class sponsors a dance at the schoolhouse Friday April 9 with proceeds for graduation costs. Music.
Boy Scouts Troop 125 of Sheffield Lake hiked from St James Mission to Abbey road woods after 5 p.m. on Wednesday replacing their meeting. They passed fire building tests and practiced sports during a recent visit to the Firelands area reservation. Next meeting is at St James Mission Wednesday at 6 30 p.m.
The Soviet Union, once a frequent denouncer of the League, now appears as a significant member, signaling a shift in its stance within the League of Nations after years of opposition.
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