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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1940

Page

10

European war shift prompts debate on cash and credits

The piece argues that while cash remains the first US payment to aid Allies, expanding credits could pull the United States into the conflict. It warns against hidden financing via gold imports, notes Britain and France bear high sharing of war costs, and urges neutral restraint to avoid provoking a German escalation in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.

United States Paris Britain Europe Hitler Scandinavian Norway France Noray Sweden Denmark

Call For Voluntary Contributions To Salvation Army Building

Elyrians and rural residents not contacted by campaign workers may give to the Salvation Army fund using a coupon published in The Chronicle Telegram. Campaign chairman C. F. Bronson said canvassers have received subscriptions from unexpected residents and urge others to mail or deliver the coupon to Campaign HQ at 520 Broad Street. Telephone 2946 will connect a worker to receive a subscription or provide information. Names of subscribers will be placed in the cornerstone of the proposed new building. The campaign closes Friday with final reports.

Salvation Army Building Fund Chronicle-Telegram C. F. Bronson Bronson Broad Street

Subscription Terms and Payment Schedule

The notice outlines a twelve month subscription plan starting October 1 with monthly payments due on January 1 each year, totaling the agreed amount. It specifies the subscriber’s signature and address as part of the record.

NYA junior placement notes February drop offsets

Dr Mary H S Hayes, director of the NYA division of employment, explains February’s shorter month and easing business activity have caused drop offs in placements. NYA operates with state employment services to place youths.

NYA Mary H S. Hayes NYA Division of Employment

Vincent Surprised on Birthday Vincent

Members of the Progressive Class of the Methodist Church Sunday School visited Murray Ridge to surprise Mr. Roy Rhone with a birthday party. The evening featured pleasant chat, piano music, and singing, with many friends and relatives in attendance.

J. J. Cook Clara Keller Elmer Keller L. K. Adams F. P Beese F. H. Lewis Kinpton Leroy Rhone Sir John’s Gaia Charley Nickel St Johns Church Freda Berger Hubert Jones Elmer Harris Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Sunday School Norma Slack Charles Kolb Ray Petty South Amherst South Amherst Legion and Auxiliary Post No 197

NYA Reports February Job Placements Decline Across Counties

The National Youth Administration placed 8444 youths in private industry jobs in February, down from January. Aubrey Williams, NYA administrator, noted District No. 10 covers surrounding counties with 643 participants, and listed county counts: Lorain 190, Rick Yand 115, Erie 90, Huron 70, Seneca 65, Sandusky 60, Ashland ...

National Youth Administration Aubrey Williams NYA Gessner A. Brown Lorain Rick Yand Erie Huron Seneca Sandusk Ashland

Birthday celebration for Mr. Rhone marked by gifts

Mrs. J. G. Morris hosted the homeoree and family with ice cream coffee and decorated birthday cakes. Mr. Heck presented a gift to Mr. Rhone as the group extended wishes for many more happy birthdays.

J. G. Morris Heck Rhone Tim

Avon Five Hundred Club Hosts Evening Amid Prizes

Mr and Mrs W E Blake hosted the Avon Five Hundred Club at their home Monday evening. Card games provided entertainment with prizes won by Mrs Joseph Forthofer Jr, Mrs Carl Schafer, Ed Stagg, and Ira Gough. Refreshments followed, and the group plans another entertainment two weeks later by Mr and Mrs Ed Stagg.

AVON W E Blake Joseph Forthofer Carl Schafer Ed Stagg Ira Gough

PTA Meeting and Tureen Dinner Highlights

The Needlepoint club held a tureen dinner at Mrs. Ed Stagg’s home and enjoyed needlework. The PTA met at the high school with Mrs. LaVerne Pickering presiding. Reports were read, nominating committee named, and athletic program showcased by L Kolopus with dances, races, stunts, and a Virginia Eoiopes number from Elyma.

Needlepoint Club Ed Stagg P.T. A P.T A LaVerne Pickering Putzier Evelyn Smith Joseph Forshofert L. Kolopus Virginia Eoiopes Elyma

Ralph Forte Covered Europe’s Major Wars for United Press

Ralph Forte, Boston native, formed the U P Rome bureau in 1933. He reported from Helsinki during the Russo Finnish War and later moved to Sweden as neutrals edged toward World War II. His career includes coverage of Pope Pius XI’s death, the election and coronation of Pope Pius XII, the Munich Pact, and the 1936 Olympics.

Boston Mass United Press Rome University of Rome Forte Helsink Finnland Joe Ales Norris U P Neus

South Amherst Alumni Party Honors Three Classes

Members and their families of the South Amherst Alumni Association enjoyed a party in the school auditorium Saturday evening. The 1937 38 and 39 graduating classes were honored guests at this time. Dancing was the favored pastime and refreshments were served.

South Amherst South Amherst Alumni Association Tme

Moore Family Attends Dougherty Funeral in Dover

Mrs H E Moore and daughter Miss Ruinana Ciffora Pierce attend the funeral of Mrs Carl Dougherty in Dover on Monday afternoon. The obituary notes the deceased was Kenneth Henderson’s mother, a former resident of South Amherst.

H. E Moore Ruinana Ciffora Pierce Carl Dougherty Dover Kenneth Henderson South Amherst

Marriage Licenses in England Delays Linked to Superstition

Register offices suspend issuing on the thirteenth of the month as brides fear the date. Officials note many couples proceed with other dates, while respondents cite a superstition driving postponements.

England

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