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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1937
Page
4
Bible Readings And Meditations reflects on Philip the first missionary going to Samaria to preach Christ. He taught, baptized, and presented converts for the laying on of hands while observing the Apostles Creed, the life of Christ, and the Lord's Supper as practiced by the Apostles.
At a Wellington Board of Public Affairs meeting the light and water departments discussed buying a new larger steam turbine as demand grows. GE representatives proposed prices and advantages for upgrading the electric light plant.
Based on discussions with neighbors in Elyria and national reports the piece argues sit-down strikes hurt unionism and property rights. It cites Chrysler agreement limits and quotes Congressman White and Senator Van Nuys criticizing the tactic while noting Ontario's hard stance and President's silence.
An editorial argues high relief rolls and unemployment require accurate data. It calls for a Census of the Unemployed funded by Congress to count jobless, their former trades, and locations, to guide relief spending and industrial expansion decisions. warns against reliance on estimates and election‑season promises. The piece stresses timely action and cautions about driving behavior narratives and European military fears.
A column of lighthearted personal miscellany by D. C. McIntyre includes dreams jokes and witticisms. It taps pop culture figures Eleanor Roosevelt Amos and Andy moments and a playful mix of trivia opinions and reflections.
A string of anecdotes and opinions on actors writers editors and public figures. Mentions Edward G Robinson Rus sell Wilson Arthur Mc Keogh Hemingway Sinclair Lewis Gracie Allen and Steve Hannagan with scattered observations on New York 42nd Street fashion and hotel life.
A dated list commemorates figures born or noted milestones: Matthew Perry born 1794. Leonidas Polk born 1806. Lew Wallace born 1827. William Booth born 1829. Joseph Pulitzer born 1847. Fanny Davenport born 1850. John A. Macy born 1877. Also noted are the First Patent Act 1790, Horace Greeley’s Tribune 1841, ASPCA 1866, nine Supreme Court justices fixed 1869, Clark Senate vote 1900, Klan trial 1928, and Dr Wirt brain trust dinner 1934.
Frances Perkins former U S secretary of labor born in Boston fifty five years ago is mentioned alongside Governor Wilbur L Cross of Connecticut born at Mansfield noting their birthplaces and ages.
Idol chatter notes Martha Raye’s bustling stride and glasses worn by movie singers. Mentions Grace Moore Mae Clarke and George O’Brien with Virginia Valli and Virginia Field. Highlights Claudette Colbert in slacks Marsha Hunt teaching and Joan Crawford’s eager look with Ronald Colman and Greta Garbo in club appearances.
The list notes several prominent figures with birthplaces and ages: Robert Hunter of Santa Barbara California born in Terre Haute Indiana 63 years ago. Dr Charles P Olivier of University of Pennsylvania born Charlottesville Virginia 53 years ago. Henry P Fletcher of Greencastle Pennsylvania and New York ex chairman of the Republican National Committee born Greencastle 64 years ago. Dr Sigmund Spaeth of New York born Philadelphia 52 years ago. George Arliss the English actor born 69 years ago.
A reader with an adventurous nature is urged to explore new lands and ideas this day. The message praises discovery and travel while warning against potential unscrupulous methods in pursuit of goals.
The dialogue presents a film celebrity and Ronnie debating travel. The star believes a first world tour reveals the person to audiences, while a second trip, if luck holds, lets the star view the world anew. The exchange frames fame as two journeys.
An independent producer rushes a low budget film then halts shooting for lunch after a high priced star’s late arrival. MGM pokes fun at Adrian and Gunny sacks outfits on display by the Marx Brothers. Bogart jokes about lightning while Oakie pokes fun at Harlow and Lombard under a street lamp.
Huntington residents visit O C Sanders home while Fred Haag visits Berea relatives. Portman Brownhelm guests spend Sunday with Elmer Portman and family. Miss Martha Bauman Oberlin visits brother Fred’s home. Senior class play Murdered Alive slated for April 29 and 30 at the school building. Helen Bauman Lois Portman and Miriam Kaetzel Baldwin Wallace College students return Monday.
The Boy Scout Fund is close to six hundred dollars and likely to exceed the amount raised ten years ago. Donations can be made by contacting committee members Guy E. Wells J. C. MacDermott Reverend William T. Moran W. T. Haden Naurel Shepard Frank Obriz Roy E. Clisby A. R. Branson or E. L. Barrick.
First Baptist led by John H. Green holds Bible school at 9 50 a m and morning service at 10 45 with devotions. Junior and Senior B P A at 6 15 p m and evening service at 7 30 on An Appointment with God. Church of Christ led by Joe Belcas tro offers Sunday School at 9 30 and morning worship at 7 45 followed by a series on The Holy Spirit Be Stil and Why Was Jesus Baptized in the evening. First Congregational under Charles W Record has church school at 9 30 and morning worship at 7 39 with a sermon on Christian Spiritualism and special music. Methodist Episcopal with Lonzo S Green conducts Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 followed by Epworth Leagues at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30 on Visions Then Work. St Patrick’s Catholic led by Rev William T Moran offers Mass at 8 and 10 o clock.
Students from the high school band orchestra and girls glee club travel to Clearview School for the sixth annual Lo Rain County Band and Orchestra contest. Parents accompany the participants.
The big stock barn on the L. G. Bradstock property once Otis Mills estate is rapidly nearing completion and will be ready for use this summer. Mrs John Hughes and Dorothy sail this month to visit relatives in England and attend the coronation.
Mrs. Ed Christ and George Bohn of Elyria spent Sunday with Mayme Bohn and family. Theodore and Hazel Bohn visited in the afternoon. Frank Kelble and children shared Sunday dinner at Wendall Unger’s home. Mr and Mrs A J Clemons called on Mr and Mrs Wesley.
Smart Fremont residents Mr and Mrs Fred Latteman and daughter Mary Vivian visited Sunday evening. Brownhelm hosts Mr and Mrs Hubert Howard to the Becker home Sunday. Grant Miller Norwalk called on Theodore Ries Monday. George Hahn Russia Township called on Wallace Court Sunday. Mrs Jesse Portman attended the North Central District meeting at Ohio Congress of Parents Teachers in Elyria and visited Mrs Weber at Memorial Hospital. Paul Court Oberlin and family visited his parents Saturday. Carl Coleman and Ted Wickens Lorain called on Myron Ries recently.
Dr. Helen Schick Lane of the Central Institute for the Deaf described otosclerosis as a hereditary progressive deafness at the 20th annual convention of the Society for Progressive Oral Advocates. The report notes the potential for transmission across generations and highlights profiling of the disease during the meeting.
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