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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1940

Page

8

Elyria Chronicle Telegram Publication Details

Publication line shows Elyria Chronicle Telegram in Elyria Ohio with publisher Hudnutt and editor Clare George. It lists offices, circulation audit, rates, and advertising representatives in Chicago New York Columbus Detroit.

Elyria John W. Callen Company Chicago North Michigan Ave New York Fifth Ave Columbus South Third Detroit General Motors

Presidents Letter of Praise for Reaching a Century

The piece reflects on the President’s tradition of sending congratulatory letters to Americans who reach milestone ages. It notes the gesture is voluntary, not statutory, and values age with reverence, suggesting continued presidential notes to those turning 90 or 100 as a courteous, honorable custom.

United States White House

First sightless flight marks two aviation milestones

Major Carl B. McDaniel piloted a Mitchell Field to Langley Field four motor bomber in two hours and two minutes with a canvas screen and radio beams. The test proved advances in safe flight through darkness and bad weather, highlighting peaceful air commerce over destructive power.

Mitchel Field New York Langley Field Virginia Carl B. McDaniel

Forecast of Hot Summer as Cold Winter Ends

Weather observers note the coldest winter since 1917 with three months totaling 625.3 degrees below normal. Forecasters warn of hotter temperatures ahead, predicting a warmest summer in several years under the law of averages.

Winter L. H. Copeland U. S. Department of Agriculture

Fire prevention is everybodys job in 1940s warning

A monthly fire loss report shows direct losses up by 14 million in two months, with potential yearly rise near 90 million and total around 400 million. Indirect losses triple direct ones, costing jobs and buildings. The piece urges public cooperation in prevention, noting most fires stem from ordinary carelessness and ignorance and asking readers to consider their own homes and families.

National Board of Fire Underwriters

Foreign Trade Confusion and War Munitions Impact

The piece argues reciprocal treaties and arms embargo repeal fail to boost the US economy. England and France place orders for war goods while cutting agricultural purchases. Farmers bear the burden as allies finance with cash against a shifting exchange rate.

England France United States Great Britain

One in a Million License Plate Coincidence

Gladstone man Ben Dick found his new plates 214 978 matched the number on his 1939 plates after a purchase for a friend nearly produced the same combination. A note mentions Oscar the prison mascot at Folsom Prison and a teaser for tomorrow’s feature Lightning That Dug a Well.

Ben Dick Gladstone Ore Ben Dick Seys California Folsom Prison Oscar

Hull Hull treaty impacts pound dollar balance

The report explains a tentative Bretton Woods era style pact to stabilize both currencies to avoid unfair trade advantages. As the British pound falls, British exporters gain and U S imports rise, harming American producers while Hull says he is watching the situation.

Hull England United States

Anniversaries and dates in early American history

Today in history notes several birthdays of notable figures from 1794 Edward Everett to 1938 Richard Whitney. It lists births and deaths across politics science and military, with entries for John Weeks Enoch Crowder Daniel Prett and others, plus key historical milestones from 1866 to 1938.

Henry Villard Germany Enoch H. Crowder Missouri John W. Weeks Massachusetts Lancaster N. M William W. Campbell University of California Hancock Co Ohio

Bible Readings and notable births amid reflections on greatness

Thursday readings note the disciples’ dispute over greatness while the Lord prays for steadfast faith. A list of notable births includes Paul Moody and Chase, plus several public figures from Middleton to New York, all born around 57 to 61 years ago.

Washington Salt Lake City Paul Dwight Moody Middlebury College Vermont Evangelist Baltimore Harry W. Chase New York University Groveland Mass Milton J. Ferguson Brooklyn N.Y the Treasury Middletown Conn Lew Holtz New York City

Notable Character Traits Described in Contemporary Copy

The text portrays a sincere and steadfast person who will attract many friends and keep them by merit. It emphasizes generosity, activity, worldly awareness, self-awareness, and a desire for recognition.

Hughes Born in Glens Falls Eight Years Ago

Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, born in Glens Falls New York, is noted as eight years old in an April 11 record. Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines, administrator of Veterans Affairs, is mentioned in the same item.

Charles Evans Hughes Glens Falls N. Y Frank T. Hines Veterans’ Affairs

Isolationists Push Congress to Remain In Session

Senators Hiram W. Johnson and Gerald Nye urged continuous congressional sessions to monitor the European war, arguing the body should not adjourn as long as tensions persist. Senate leader Barkley noted foreign policy rests with the executive and that emergency sessions could be called if needed.

Washington Congress Europe Cre Hiram W. Johnson Gerald P. Nye Foreign Relations Committee Germany Poland Johnson Nye Senate Alben W Barkley Roosevelt State Department

West Ridge residents visit Ashland and Elyria

The page lists numerous Sunday visits and calls among West Ridge and nearby towns. Names include E J Hillier Penfound Pember Minnich Pauly and others with relatives in Ashland Elyria Leesville Mayfield Heights Gulf Road and Oberlin College. A religious reflection closes the column noting Christ’s intercessory prayer and a call to personal faith.

E. J. Hillier Ashlsnd J. H. Penfound Harland Bertha Pember Archie Penfound Elyria Felix Pauly Margaret O. L. Minnich Betty Biller Oberlin College Alfred Ensign Ernest Joan Leesville E. E. Freman Moore Arthur Squires Phoebe Hines Nova Penfound Will Maynard Carl Haven Milton Babcock Merle Penfound Penfield Dominic Piazza August Piazza Gulf Road Invin Eldred Lillian Ardith Chester Sprague Albert Judge Mayfield Heights David Frank Schramm Anna Tucker Maynard Wir Henry Pallas Mildred

Sound Color Movie Made Of Far Distant Wedding

In Singapore a sound color recording of a wedding ceremony at St Andrew's Cathedral and a color film of the reception will be sent to England so the absent parents may witness the event. The bridegroom is Capt. Peter Carey, son of Brig Gen and Mrs H E Carey of Wiltshire, and the bride is Miss Sheila Dumeresque, daughter of Mrs F B Dumeresque of London.

Singapore St Andrew's Cathedral England Peter Carey H. E. Carey Wiltshire Sheila Dumeresque F. B. Dumeresque London

Elyria Moose Lodge elects officers for coming year

Elyria Chapter 778 Loyal Order of Moose elected W. J. Mills as governor James F. Rourke as vice governor Paul P. Schneider as prelate Neil Moss as treasurer Ted W. Jensen as secretary and Ted Blyine James F Recupero and Charles Parker as trustees. A fish fry and social followed the meeting and officers will be installed April 24.

Elyria Loyal Order of Moose W. J. Mills James F. Rourke Paul P. Schneider Neil Moss Ted W. Jensen Ted Blyine James F. Recupero Charles Parker

Tenants Push for Farm Loans Across Four States

The regional Farm Security Administration reports 83,685 tenants sharecroppers and farm laborers in Alabama Georgia Florida and South Carolina have applied for 1,644 loans available this year.

Gional Farm Security Administration Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina

Kansas snow dumped on capitol lawn amid drought heat

Topeka reports snow shoveled from city streets dumped on the state capitol lawn. The blistering heat of recent summers has dried the soil and killed the grass. London hosts a Bribery and Secret Commissions Prevention League.

Topeka Kan Kansas State Capitol London

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