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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1938
Page
17
A letter highlights an Elyria case where a check for 15 dollars paid 30 dollar rent, then returned as forgery. It warns against bad checks and credit to unknown people, urging caution, bank verification, and never cashing uncertain checks.
Twenty two boys in the Muscatine Indiana high school enroll in a domestic science course to learn cooking for college dormitory life, home use, camping, or hobby. Boys study more than cookery including dish washing, marketing, budgeting, and balanced diets.
Mexico reverses earlier progress by seizing foreign owned oil wells. The action unsettles U S relations amid claims foreign capital and expertise drove oil development and royalties for Mexico. Critics warn Mexican politicians risk harming economic welfare under President Cardenas.
A New York City survey shows pedestrians lose four seconds crossing midblock rather than at a light, while motorists who run green lights gain little time. The piece argues common sense should govern both groups and notes such behavior exists in all cities.
In military history terms students compare Japan’s China campaign to Napoleon’s invasion of Russia. Vast terrain and harsh conditions threaten Japanese gains as Chinese forces repeatedly retake towns like Tsingling Lincheng Tawenkow, signaling that final victory wanes while internal pressures rise in Japan.
The article outlines a mid century political crisis as Roosevelt faces desertions among middle class supporters and a slumping income forecast. It details F D R advisors proposing a pump plan to aid railroads and public works, the FCC power struggle over radio station ownership, and cabinet reshuffles aimed at stabilizing the administration.
Reading from St John 11 47 53 and reflections on God’s control of world history. The speaker notes that nations and individuals face a great choice when confronted by God in action. Acceptance leads to divine triumph, rejection to darkness, with references to Jewish priests and the response of Christ’s followers.
Reporters note dangerous implications and headline potential as Secretary McIntyre and the President exchange playful banter. A new big-flash magazine, backed by a former official, aims to prepare readers for an upcoming insider story.
Today in history and anniversaries feature Lewis Morris and David Rittenhouse birthings, plus notes on Hutchins Welch Pond Creighton and King Albert I. Also listed are 1730 synagogue dedication, 1835 balloon flight, 1838 Great Western voyage, 1913 births, 1918 Rome conference, 1935 dust storms, 1936 Hearst case, and notable birthdays including Ford era figures and entertainers.
A description notes a pleasant disposition and friendliness toward all. It suggests a taste for investigation or experiments, possibly scientific in nature, with probable success. It adds that aid from the opposite sex may greatly assist today’s natives in their ritual progress.
Seventeen members and five guests of the North Ridgeville Study Club toured the Jane Addams Vocational School in Cleveland, a girls school for ages 14 to 16 under the public system. Students must maintain a 90 average and study cooking sewing business nursing and other practical subjects. The group saw classes and enjoyed a luncheon prepared by the girls, and learned of former Ridgeville principal Mr Redmond whose widow Mrs Redmond now works at the Jane Addams school.
Attendees included William Edwards and his Amherst relatives at a Grange Hall card party with fifteen tables. Prizes went to Pedro and Plyochlg groups, including Mrs. Adama, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Taft, Mr. Deltloyd, Mrs. Maddock, Mrs. Stephen, Mr. Fortune, and Mr. Jobson. Fred Watson visited Sunday with nephew Herbert DeMuth in Cleveland.
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