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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1937
Page
12
A British Parliament salary raise prompts a flood of humorous letters to MPs. Citizens joke about income tax, hire requests, and even hair growth schemes while Americans warn against extravagance. The collection mirrors cultural mockery of public pay debates and reflects cross Atlantic wit.
Admiral Harry Yarnell, commander of the United States fleet in Chinese waters, is assembling vessels at Taungtao to evacuate all Americans in Shantung province. Citizens are advised to assemble for evacuation as tensions rise in the region.
Henry Guthman of 324 Eighth Street in his late seventies measured a sunflower stalk after reading a Chronicle Telegram item about a 12 foot stalk. He found his plant stands at 12 feet 3 inches and continues to grow taller in his garden.
Recent visitors included Ernest Vogle and daughter Arlene from Cleveland and Clarence Northam with wife from Lakewood. The Martin reunion gathered A B Martin family members and John Leach with two children at Huntington Beach. Katherine Arias stays with Mr. and Mrs Hoffman in Elyria to care for her aunt. Road south of North Eaton undergoing resurfacing. Harley Wilson and daughter Ireta visited Anna Mason in West Ridge. Maxine Cornish and Dorothy Terrell attended a miscellaneous shower for Mrs John Rose Jr. Violet Nash. Alberta Eddy and Phyllis Rhoades hosted at Alberta’s LaPorte home. Over sixty Tildes family members attended a family gathering.
A reader letter rails at parliamentary and law enforcement distrust in 1930s governance. It mocks a British MP and lampoons the Internal Revenue Service and Roosevelt era spying, arguing suspicion poisons public work and breeds corruption.
A Townsend club gathering in Elyria honored past president and secretary Mr and Mrs W C HL for their long service and impact on the Townsend movement. The program featured prayers, songs, a large floor lamp gift, birthday tributes to President Deane, and dancing with the Townsend orchestra into late evening.
A string of brief social items lists families and friends visiting or hosting in Ohio communities. Names include Mrs. Anna Tildes, Miss Florence Peachey, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Lysaght from Elyria, Bernard Cowley, David Sampson, Walter Rundell and baby, Mrs. Ray Taylor, Mrs. A. C. Pfeffer, Nelson Hawke, David Hawke, Will Hennie, Kenneth Buck and Dorothy, Clyde Crowell and Henry, Margaret Walkden, and the Thomas Sampson household. Events cover reunions, dinners, and short visits to Toledo, Smithville, Berea, Chatham, and Youghton Lake in Michigan.
Wellington Ohio August 9 Miss Lois Gray of 12 South Street to wed George Foster of La Grange. Shower hosted by sisters Mrs Alice Koontz Spencer and Mrs Cecile Larry Norwalk Huntington at Mrs Luella Sheldon's 118 South Street. About twenty five relatives attended with gifts and games. ice cream and cake served.
Fifty two members and visitors gathered at Mrs James Parker’s home for the Ladies Aid. The afternoon featured a humorous Dutch reading by Mrs Walter Fishburn, a 4 H reading by Garnet Phelps, and a contest organized by Mrs Ford Hill. Refreshments followed as hostesses assisted, with next meeting planned for August nineteenth at an announced location.
Mrs John Mack attended a kitchen shower for her cousin Miss Margaret Pallas who will wed Clayton Damon. Mrs Theodore Manns Mrs Harold Fisher and Miss Mildred Pallas hosted at the Pallas home on West Ridge as Geraldine Blaine visits two weeks with her uncle and aunt in Cleveland.
The Columbia Garden Club and Acme Grange sponsor a free Community Night on August 17 with Alfred Vivian, former Ohio State dean, presenting Inside Our Garden Gate. Township and nearby residents invited. Also announces Flower Show set for the third week of September with an added feature.
Baked goods were judged at the town hall by Miss Kibbler of Geauga County for the Karefree Kookers 4 H Club. Camp plans discussed. several members listed with years and names. Busy Bee Girls Sewing Club articles judged at Columbia Town Hall with advice from Miss Bird. items headed to Lorain County Fair. Members listed by year. picnic at Bonnie Park and a Center green party announced. Sons of the Soil 4 H Club hosted by William Ingersoll with a baseball game and a business meeting led by Donald Crocker. camp arrangements in progress.
Members plan an annual tour to view livestock and projects at the next meeting on Thursday evening August 12, followed by a visit to Tommy Cooper's home. Most boys will exhibit at the Wellington Fair August 24 to 26. A misread report mentions teaching at a Greentows high school and a weekend trip to Detroit.
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