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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1938
Page
10
A collage of sensational and humorous items from an era newspaper including alleged Italian breeding for Ethiopia, a Marshfield blind youth with a clam business, biblical allusions, a tale of temptation, quips about snakes and traffic lights, and playful observations. The piece blends social commentary with light humor and curiosities from everyday life.
Radio schedules deliver a dense list of programs across multiple stations with names like Orpheus and Rhythmaires, Buffalos Co. Agri. Talk, and Symphonies. The long timetable includes music blocks, talks, and entertainment, featuring groups such as Lum n Abner, Arthur Godfrey, and the Four Plainsmen, with announcements for forthcoming broadcasts and sign offs.
George Brent and Olivia de Havilland star in the new Technicolor film Gold Is Where You Find It now playing at the Rivoli Theatre. The picture brings bright color cinema to audiences with a light melodramatic plot and vivid performances by the two leads.
Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant star in a wild comedy as madcap mishaps unfold in Bringing Up Baby, premiering tomorrow at the Capitol Theatre. Japan reports American cotton imports at about one third of last year’s level, signaling a shift in trade.
Works Progress Administrator Harry Hopkins told the Senate Unemployment and Relief Committee that Roosevelt is prepared to reverse the recent economic downturn. He spoke of federal programs and increased disbursement to stimulate employment and relief efforts amid mounting government spending.
A detailed public works program seeks about 4 billion dollars for relief, highway construction, slum clearance, and flood control. It envisions 1.0 to 1.26 billion for relief, a 1.5 billion fund for non interest bearing loans to governments, and 1.5 billion in RCA loans. Higher unemployment figures and budget strains loom as the plan awaits formal White House confirmation.
Rochester announces pre Easter services in the Methodist church starting next Sunday evening and running through the week except Saturday night Rev H H Patrick to exchange pulpits with Rev A R Taylor of Bern Heights Sunday evening All invited Homemakers Club meets Friday at the Methodist church with Florence Davidson and Rella Richards as hostesses A chili dinner for Harmonial Society Division 3 on Wednesday April 13 hosted by Ellen Snyder and Anna Selgem All members expected to assist
A Barnes-bells-Floto circus hippo named Calla Lotus stands for her portrait in Los Angeles. The lady hippo, nicknamed Flower of the Nile, thrives in water with two daily baths of 500 gallons each. She eats anything dropped into her large mouth and has no interest in men.
In Zanesville Ohio on April 8 a 21-year-old Ohio State University sophomore was taken into custody by Detective Captain Milt Stuus and Pennsylvania state police in connection with the killing of Arthur Rowland a 29 year old Hollidays Cove West Virginia choir singer. He was not yet named as a primary suspect and was to be taken to Pennsylvania for further questioning.
London reports Britain and the United States have protested to the Mexican government over the expropriation of oil wells. The U S had already made a protest and received a conciliatory reply. Mexico seized about 400000 dollars worth of oil properties owned by U S, British and other foreign firms for alleged noncompliance with a wage-raise court order.
State banks reported net earnings of 7 995 402 for 1937 in Ohio with 462 banks covered. The annual report by Samuel H Squire superintendent of banks noted earnings rose 274 587 over the prior year and showed total operating income 52 414 489 and operating expenses 40 955 707. No new banks were chartered and there were no failures.
Tokyo says a New York World Telegram article overstated spying activities in the Pacific triangle. The navy rejects claims of fishing-boat mine layers, reservists in fishing fleets, and coastal encroachments as unspecified or unverified. It notes no info on Alaska fisheries tensions and provides no comment on a potential crisis.
Lorain County milk dealers say more than 500000 milk bottles disappeared last year. They urge the public to return empty bottles to the store of purchase, noting many victims stored bottles in homes while some were broken. Return during Clean Up Week is suggested. Dairy inspector George W. Savage backs washing and returning bottles for safety. Kimmel warns that destroying registered containers is a misdemeanor.
London April reports say Commander Robert T. Bower lies in serious condition after a blow from Emanuel Shinwell during a heated House of Commons exchange. Shinwell, a left wing Labour member, struck Bower after the latter yelled go back to Poland. The incident follows a tense confrontation on the floor.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co outlines a $46 million development on a 120 acre site in southeast Bronx across the Harlem River from Manhattan. The plan creates a balanced community for 12 000 to 20 000 moderate income families with stores churches schools parks and recreation facilities. Construction is let and work may begin within weeks, bringing three years of continuous employment. The firm expects to invest $100 million in housing developments under new state amendments.
Charles Shuckhart, 48, of 7900 East Outer Drive Detroit, pleaded guilty before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and his license suspended for six months after arrest in a suluid car at East avenue and Ninety street at about 3:29 a m today. The car was owned by Irene Brusch of Detroit.
The article reports Bow er fell ill at home since Monday with anxiety over his condition. The prior in-house blow by Shinwell, initially described as a slap, is said to have caused internal bleeding behind the left eardrum, a blood clot, swelling, and eventual rupture of the ear drum. Ireland records about 105,000 unemployed.
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