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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1940

Page

6

Children Crusade for Children United Across Nations

A piece urges American youth to join a one week campaign from April 22 to 30 to aid war affected children in Europe and Asia. The program aims to educate children about democracy while collecting pennies or gifts to relieve basic needs like shelter clothing care and guidance for suffering youngsters.

Poland Czechoslovakia Finland Spain Children’s Crusade Crusade Committee Asia Europe

The Role of Bank Credit in Modern Commerce

This piece argues that credit drives most business, with 90 percent of transactions using it and only 10 percent cash. Banks provide most credit, guided by strict rules to protect depositors. Without bank credit the economy would collapse. public regulation and private ownership ensure it remains vital for progress.

Twenty Nine Billion Dollars in Life Insurance Assets

The Institute of Life Insurance president H J Johnson argues that from 1933 to 1988 life insurers paid sixteen billion dollars to policyholders and beneficiaries from private funds, not taxpayers, while insurers held twenty nine billion in assets. He warns against government seizure for relief programs and stresses individual security through life insurance.

Institute of Life Insurance H. J Johnson Bera Johnson Washington New York Sun

Prison swindle tale sullies Buckner lineage in New York

Our New York reader recounts Bill Buckner, son of respected parents, jailed for swindling. Despite claims of his good upbringing and a powerful uncle, Buckner’s nightlife at Manhattan night clubs led to prison. The piece reflects on education, values, and the hope that time behind bars may reform him. Also notes a barber shop scene in Rockefeller Center with Al Smith and a resurgence of barber shop quartet singing, including Spaeth’s views on the music form.

New York Bill Buckner Jatice Bill Chas Driscoll Sterling Tom Buckner Wichita Tomi Buckner Manhattan Billi Jed Kiley Charles de Zemler Rockefeller Center Jed al Smith Sigmund Spaeth Barber Shop Spaeth Adeline Black Joe Charlie McAdam I. C. Brenner Ham Fisher Renny McEvoy Dick Callahan Wall Street Broker McEvoy

Strange As It Seems Notes On Century Debates And Beavers

A historical column by John Hix explores when the 20th century ends citing debates over 1999 versus 2000. It recalls a 1869 New York Tribune note on 1800 and a science journal remark about centuries. An animal sighting in Antelope Basin Montana notes beavers muskrats and mink sharing one lodge briefly.

New York Tribune Antelope Basin Mont C. A. Joy

Revival Meetings In Litchfield Start April 7

Litchfield Assembly of God kicks off two weeks of revival meetings starting Sunday April 7 at 7 45 PM with evangelist Rev Russell Beckett of Paducah Kentucky. C A group will attend Christi Assembly in Ashland Monday evening. Other local events include W C T U and King’s Daughters S S, Grange, and L B S lunch service and Ladies Benevolent Society meetings planned from April 9 to 11. Nearby nuptials and visits feature Dr Edmond Round and Edith Earl wedding in Cleveland with Alvin Round returning home for weekend. O E S members attended May chapter inspection in Seville. Various members visiting Cleveland and Elyria for family and hospital matters.

Litchfield Assembly of God Church Russell Beckett Paducah C. A Ashland King’s Daughters S. S Alta Hastings The Grange Town Hall East Street L.B.S Howard Stephan Ladies Benevolent Society George Round O.E.S Seville Frances Foskett Court Musser Himmelspaugh Stocker A. O. From Frombaugh Agnes Barth Flora Bart Wm. Dobson John von Pischke Cleveland Doris Leach Akron Lettie Leach Mina Musser May Hammon Elyria Louis Ausmuth Lodi Hospital

North Russia Briefs Highlight Local Social Visits

Laura Lauer of West Ridge visited with Mrs. Wesley Sanislaw and others at the Charles Hasenflue home. Elyria visitors Ed Gibson and wife joined Harry Gibson at a Friday gathering. Henry Sandrock and family shared a Sunday dinner at the Harvey Gotro home. Anna Berg attended a funeral in Elyria. Ernest Lickey of Cleveland called on Roy Franklin.

North Russia Laura Lauer West Ridge Wesley Sanislaw Henry Delfield W.crook South Ridge Charles Hasenflue Ed. Gibson Elyria Harry Gibson Martin Schroeder Earl Amherst Fred Berg Henry Sandrock Harvey Gotro Oberlin Road Harlan Schramm Anna Berg Kate Gentes Case Road Farm Bureau Council

Lutheran Sunday School convention at Lakewood church

The Spencer congregation held its Lutheran Sunday School convention Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church in Lakewood with Rev. Waldo Byers and other Spencer members in attendance.

Leipzig marks 500th anniversary of movable type

In March Leipzig celebrated the 500th anniversary of movable type printing and the 1,983rd Leipzig Fair session. The event highlighted new printing methods and technologies showcased during the anniversary festivities.

Leipzig

Local social and club notices from Oberlin and nearby towns

Tuesday evening at Harry Kelleys in Oberlin. Miss Emma Berg and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Sanislaw and son Edward spent Sunday with Mrs. Carrie Schenk and Herman Lorenz and family in Sandusky. Circle Four of St Peter's Evangelical met at Mrs Ed Lehman's Amherst home Thursday afternoon. Attendees from here at the Farm Women's clubs Annual Achievement Program in Elyria included Mrs Frank Hasenflue, Mrs Elmee Schubert, Mrs Charles Gibson, Mrs Will Berg, and Mrs Lloyd Reinhard. Mr and Mrs Harlan Schramm hosted the Pinechie Club Saturday evening.

Harry Kelley Oberlin Emma Berg Wesley Sanislaw Edward Carrie Schenk Herman Lorenz Sandusky Fred Berg Will Berg Frank Hasenflue Clarence Albright Circle Four St. Peter's Evangelical Church Ed. Lehman Amherst First Methodist Church Elyria Elmee Schubert Charles Gibson Lloyd Reinhard Harlan Schramm Pinechie Club

Simon Peter’s Call to Follow Jesus Explored

An analysis of Simon Peter’s reactions in Luke's account. He doubts, obeys, and achieves a great catch then acknowledges his unworthiness. Jesus commissions him to become a fisher of men, prompting Peter to forsake all and follow. The piece urges believers to trust and serve beyond self.

Simon Peter Jesus Simon God Peter

Obedience Guides Growth in Service Along Jesus Path

A reflective note references Peter’s step by step obedience with Jesus guiding growth in service. It urges followers to imitate that discipline and continue along the path. The passage emphasizes steady progress, faith, and commitment to spiritual duties.

Epworth League Trip and Packard Sugar Bush Visit

A party of nineteen Epworth League seniors and Rev. Charles F. Mott toured Packard Sugar Bush at Chatham Wednesday evening for refreshments and games. Grafton Homemakers win largest attendance prize on Achievement Day.

Grafton Epworth League Charles F. Mott Packard Chatham

Anchor Rebekah Lodge Meets in Elyria on Tuesday

The Anchor Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting in Elyria on Tuesday with 40 members present. Mrs Fannie Clare was reported ill and cards were requested. An invitation to the District Rally of J C C F and Rebekah Lodge at Elyria on April 12 was received. Cootie was played with Mary Logan achieving high score and Nettie Wiley low. Refreshments of doughnuts and coffee were served. Miss Rhea Beesing will lead next entertainment.

Rebekah Lodge Fannie Clare Elyria Mary Logan Nettie Wiley Rhea Beesing

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