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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1937
Page
21
An eminent authority Professor Jay 5. Nask of New York University debunks the old saying about the apple and the doctor and warns that idleness after retirement can harm the system. He argues hobbies have value but should not replace traditional productive activities, noting tastes vary and leisure must be balanced with work.
British biochemist J B S Haldane questions the next war being won by city bombing. He cites Spanish Civil War impressions from Madrid and notes civilian morale in Madrid held, while bomber marksmanship would worsen with altitude and speed. He warns open spaces in cities lessen bombing impact.
Louise Thaden receives the Harmon Trophy as outstanding woman flier of 1936 and vows a faster Bendix race. The piece notes past record feats by Thaden and peers like Laura Ingalls Amelia Earhart and Jean Batten, emphasizing ongoing pursuit and nonfinality in air achievement.
Harvard meteorologists identify Saint Petersburg Florida as the sunniest with fewer than five sunless days per year. The California Arizona borderland tops the next sunniest area with over 300 clear days. The Olympic Mountains in Washington receive about 200 inches of precip and the Sierra Nevada Cascade western flanks average 35 inches. Southeastern California, southwestern Arizona and western Nevada average about eight inches annually.
Airliners offer round the world trips with multi stop itineraries promising a month or less. Historical feats by Magellan Nellie Bly and recent reporter stints are cited as context while Bert Acosta’s aviation views stir cross national sentiment.
A compiled list recalls births and deaths of notable figures from 1741 to 1867 including Charles W. Peale Wilbur Wright and John M. Synge. The Today in History roundup notes Harvey’s first circulation lecture 1616 and major events from 1854 to 1936 such as San Salvador earthquake war declarations floods and political reforms.
A parade of prominent figures marks birthdays and career notes. Charles Spencer Chaplin born 48 years ago in England. William De Beck creator of Barney Google born 47 years ago. Lily Pons born 35 years ago in France. Grace Livingston Hill born 72 years ago in Wellsville New York. Henry S. Pritchett born SQ years ago in Fayette Missouri. Henry C. Taylor born 64 years ago in Stockport Iowa. Jacob S. Coxer born 65 years ago in Selinsgrove Pennsylvania. U S Senator Frederick Van Nuys born 63 years ago in Falmouth Indiana. Congressman Samuel D. Mc Reynolds born 65 years ago in Pikesville Tennessee.
The article notes that modern natives reach high professional levels through talent and ambition, sometimes aided by the influence of others drawn to their magnetic abilities.
Mrs. Florence Dean and Mrs. C O Mercer of Cleveland visited the Feuchter home Friday evening. Mrs. Fred Feuchter is ill and confined to bed. Peter Ceresko sustained a severe knee cut during track practice requiring medical aid. William Abram moved to Newburg Ohio to seek state employment.
A religious column reflects on I Corinthians 3 9 17 about God’s temple in believers. It notes Christ’s mission to lift humanity from base nature, the Church as repentance and righteousness, and compares sinners in the church to patients in a hospital. Community notices follow.
The grade pupils eligible for the County Spelling Contest at York School on Saturday include Violet Schmidt Mildred Prochazka Rosemary Jones Mary Jo Reutter Joyce Borger Alies Millen Georgia Kieth Margaret Bauer Henrietta Armbruster Billy Wolfe and Bernard Study. Rev Albert Lamprecht attended the Lake Erie Conference of the Ohio District American Lutheran.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Carney of Cleveland visited Mrs. Olle Bruce of Sprague road. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith of Canton spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Totman. The Nevel family attended a Medina church dedication. Mrs. Bruce and Mrs. Chapin visited Elyria, while Mrs. Dart and Mrs. Bruce stayed with Mrs. Grey in Lodi.
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