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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1938
Page
8
In a restaurant discussion a minister and social worker link recession to a gambling impulse. They cite chain letters, dime contributions, slot machines, the numbers game, lotteries, bingo, horse racing and bookmaking as boom venues during downturns. The piece notes licensing failures and the Irish sweepstakes showing renewed U.S. gambling interest.
A lengthy discussion argues for a federal bill to register pistols and revolvers, funded by taxes on importers dealers and transfers. It notes potential to reduce gun violence while acknowledging state authority concerns and limits, with no hunting rifles included. The piece frames it as a cautious, stepwise approach toward lowering homicide rates.
The article portrays Roosevelt aligned figures like Ed Flynn running New York’s World’s Fair show as a private operation, with complaints from New Dealers and government figures over exhibit control, funding and public messaging. It compares U.S. policy clashes with Mexico under Cardenas, and critiques New Deal politics, governance, and civil service reform amid economic forecasts and Congressional reaction.
Today's anniversaries highlight Isaac Hill founder and early governor born in Cambridge and died 1843, Joseph Medill Chicago editor and mayor born in New Brunswick died 1936, Lincoln Steffens journalist born in San Francisco died 1936, and Helen Styde artist born in Lima New York in 1823.
Died in Pasadena on May 13 1915 Henry Houdini noted musician born Appleton Wisconsin. Major General Henry W. Butner veteran of World War died in Washington DC March 4 1917. Maury G Leake Indiana governor and life distance president died December 10 1937. The history section lists events from 1759 to 1956 including first Mormon church near Palmyra and the Dred Scott decision. Also notes births of Lowell Thomas Donald Wills Douglas Fokker and others.
Bible readings reflect on Jesus as the Good Shepherd during the Feast of Dedication. The lamb sacrifices symbolize God renewing his covenant, while Jesus declares he lays down his life for the sheep. The sermon honors Jesus as shepherd, guide, and friend drawing believers to follow.
Wellington Ohio April 6 Members of the Village Council met in the Mayor's court room Monday night. They readvertised for bids on a new fire truck and granted a sign permit for Gulf Refining Company on Herrick avenue. A tree removal contract was awarded in Wellington Park. A drainage discussion with County Commissioners was arranged. The Wellington Parent-Teachers Association held an April meeting at the school with officers elected and plans to attend a district conference at Marion.
By Cora M. Shepard and club members list include Gibbins Robert Herrick Maurice Zimmerman Floyd Cladwick Ray Moore LaRue Biddinger Charles Friend. Women knit crochet and embroider in meetings. Mya Beal served refreshments. Next meeting scheduled Monday evening April 18 at Mrs Biddinger’s home in Amherst.
Doram County will send two entrants to the Northeastern Ohio District Music Festival for bands orchestras and glee clubs at Kent on Friday Wellington and La Grange are the participants Wellington will field its band with county leader Clyde Smidel while La Grange will be represented by its orchestra Winners advance to the state contest at Columbus on April 22 and 23 Wellington board notes staff rehiring changes to Industrial Art Department and new business training course for ninth graders and a shift to a General Shop program District events include meetings of the Farm Women's club Past Matrons and Patrons Association the Woman's Benefit Association and Kiwanis and various club gatherings with officer elections and calendar updates
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