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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1939
Page
4
A woman complains of midnight bicycle riders singing and yelling from ten to twelve. She says police require a specific complaint and that parents tolerate the activity, which disturbs children in bed and adults with open windows on warm nights.
By August end authorities warn Continental Europe will field over 8 million troops. Berlin tensions rise as Hitler hones plans for Danzig seizure. Germany mobilizes 2 million, with 500,000 more expected. Strength Through Joy trips cancelled. Frontier schools to close. Gasoline to private motorists restricted. Coal production boosted. Across Europe, general mobilization continues. Japan shifts focus to divert Russia and Britain.
A Chronicle Telegram reader notes two boys did a fine deed after a street accident by picking up scattered glass to prevent tire punctures. The informant credits their safety awareness and good example, saying they acted without coaching.
Scientists announce that apple pie cannot supply vitamins as claimed. The piece mocks the study by noting pie eaters would simply eat more to compensate and questions the researchers timing and pie consumption. It lampoons the seriousness of the vitamin claims and the investigators’ silence on breakfast pie production.
Predictions of a severe winter arise from animal fur, goosebone ideas, and moisture or food cues from summer. Scientists doubt long range accuracy while memories of Cordell Hull’s tax law linger and August rhythms stir poetry and sports banter about auditors and large Bronx housing projects.
Cesar Ritz left Swiss flocks at fifteen to train as a Paris kitchen apprentice. He became Savoy London manager in 1896 and founded the first Ritz hotel in Paris. His hotel ideas sparked Ritz establishments worldwide, with the New York Ritz-Carlton rising after his 1912 death in a Geneva asylum. Tomorrow the Miniature Canal.
Washington leaders pressed President Roosevelt for a third term but received vague, mocking evasions. The piece notes rising talk of a Dewey-like rival, hints at Sumner Welles abandoning vacation amid European tensions, and warns that Hitler's last chance to seize Danzig and the Polish Corridor could reshape Europe this summer.
The LaFollette civil liberties committee's $5000 appropriation to probe the vigilante Associated Farmers is credited to President Roosevelt, Senator Jimmy Byrnes, and Senator Lewis Schuellenbach. Roosevelt pressed Byrnes after Schwelenbach urged action. Byrnes then steered the measure through his committee.
President Roosevelt voices preference to avoid firm stance on a third term and urges states to stay in the liberal column for 1940. He thanks Representatives Kent Keller of Illinois and Jed Johnson of Oklahoma for support but stresses that principles matter more than personalities. Johnson offers candid reasons for congressional rebellion, noting aloofness perceived by some and a late schedule during a cross-country trip. The piece also notes Bob Reynolds’s Vindicator faltering as a political organ, with layoffs and reduced circulation since March.
Fifteen girls plus Captain Mrs Andrews Lieutenant Winifred Jobson and Camp Nurse Mrs P Line stayed at Findley cabin on Abbe road from Wednesday to Friday. Girls rotated cooking and kitchen patrol while stories, a corn roast, a moonlight swim in a dammed stream, and nature hikes occurred. Guest Margery Kanaga from Highland Park Michigan, niece of Mr Smith, attended.
A religious appeal cites Bible verses urging mercy for persecuted Jews and asks readers to help, urging sympathy, prayer, and donations to relief funds. It emphasizes not revenge, invites readers to assist immigrants, orphans, and refugees and to join in interfaith support.
Lorain County Board of Education Office announces upcoming agenda items and meeting logistics. Details include date, time, location, and topics for discussion affecting district operations and school programs.
Mr and Mrs Jim Curran of Station road announce the birth of a baby boy named Phillip Line Jr born Monday. An accident on Station road Thursday evening left his right arm injured. Mr and Mrs John R Martin of Detroit Michigan and Mr and Mrs Harry Andrews of Lisra hosted outdoor supper guests at the Andrews home Saturday.
Miss Elyira Dura of Cleveland is employed as a special teacher on the Grafton school faculty. The action was taken at the last meeting of the Grafton Board of Education. Dura is a Kent State University graduate and comes well recommended.
Thursday evening the Farm Bureau Council gathered at Mr and Mrs A B Pfeiffer home. Chairman Mandeville opened the meeting and regular business was conducted. Mrs James Aldrich reported on the Camp Crager two day Farm Bureau Council meeting. Aldrich delegates discussed the reports, followed by a general discussion. A recreation period and refreshments concluded the event. Guests included Mr and Mrs Irvin Benton. The September meeting is planned for Mr and Mrs B T Nesbett’s home.
Thursday afternoon the Friendship Club gathered at Mrs Harry Jantz's Wheeler Road home for Chinese Checkers and prizes won by Mrs Iva Kinter and Mrs Alice Wilczak. The group gifted Mrs Carl Hershey and enjoyed luncheon before adjournment. Members plan September at Mrs Iva Kunter's home.
Claude I Hummel Lorain County Agricultural Extension Agent reports no expected market weakening as fall potato crops are dug. He cites August output at 356 million bushels, down from July 368 million, with current price about 90 cents per bushel and inquiries from local growers.
Mrs Clarissa Soov of Chatham hosted eight Lafa-Lot club members with Mrs Emma Frank of Amherst as guest. Sewing entertained guests, refreshments followed, and plans were made for a picnic on Aug 23 at Bonnie Park Strongsville for the club’s 10th anniversary. The group will meet at 5 pm at the Dunlap home for transportation. The Young People's Class picnic was set for Aug 18 at the Shepherds. Other items note a fall injury, a Cleve land visit, a family picnic at Avon Lake Park for the Shephards and Bartters, and guests at the Knight home from Glendale California.
The Methodist Church Sunday School Progressive Class held a Thursday evening business meeting in the church parlors with new president Mrs W C E Heck in charge.
TODAY S ANNIVERSARIES list dates birthdays and deaths of prominent individuals including Patrick T Jackson John Tipton Park Benjamin Ann Pamela Cunningham Henry Clews Harry M Jewett Parke Willis and historic events like the 1748 Lutheran synod formation and the 1795 Jay Treaty. A social meeting is announced for August 24 with lunch.
A compilation of historical items including 1817 Seminole hostilities, 1911 long distance aviation record by Harry N Atwood, 1918 submarine attack near New Jersey, 1935 Social Security Act signing, and various mid country postal and territorial notes.
A roundup of notable birth anniversaries from various fields includes Ernest Thompson Seton born in England and praised as an animal artist and naturalist in Santa Fe New Mexico, Stephen F Chadwick born in Colfax Washington as American Legion head, Rt Rev G Bromley Oxnam born in Sonora California as a Boston Methodist bishop, Daniel C Jackling born in Bates County Missouri as a San Francisco copper company head, Mitchell Kennerley born in England as New York publisher dean, Dr Arthur J Dempster born in Toronto as a Unity of Chicago physicist.
The passage describes a frank, outspoken native with a commanding nature and keen insight into human behavior. It notes intense sympathy, intuition, diplomatic ability, and deep judgment that could lead to considerable fortune. Copyrighted language suggests a horoscope-like evaluation.
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