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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1939
Page
8
Charles B Driscoll writes a reflective tribute marking the August 15, 1935 crash that killed Will Rogers and Wiley Post. The piece profiles Rogers as a showman who created a distinctive style, rehearsed meticulously, and tailored his humor for his audience, while contemplating his enduring influence.
Lorain Erie and Huron County Eagle Scouts and their Lady guests are invited to a Firelands Area Council boat trip from Sandusky to the Lake Erie islands on Wednesday. The 3 30 P M departure heads to Put in Bay, with ashore time at the crew's choice, then tours the islands before returning to Sandusky between 11 P M and midnight.
The South Amherst Schoolmates Club held its annual picnic on the Town Hall lawn with a program led by Henry Garland. The event featured songs, prayers, recognitions for former Kendleigh's Corners teachers, musical numbers by Harris and Moser, and a basket supper with about 150 attendees. Garland was re elected president, Allsop secretary treasurer, and plans for next year's picnic were set. The South Amherst Boy Scout Troop 138 will host a Court of Honor at the Recreation Center on Wednesday evening.
Frank Powers Scout Master invites the public to attend as teen boys receive their second class pins. The ceremony details are not specified.
Members of the Royal Neighbor Lodge will enjoy a picnic at the home of Mrs Bertha Flowers on Thursday evening. A basket supper will be served at 6 o'clock.
Circle One of the St. John’s Women’s Guild meets Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Albert Wragg. Circle Two gathers Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Albert Schneider for its St. John’s Women’s Guild session.
The Church Council sponsors an ice cream social on the lawn of St. John's Evangelical Church Friday evening. Home made ice cream and cake will be served. The public is invited.
Members and friends with families of the Methodist Sunday School are invited to a picnic at Linwood Park next Saturday. Those attending should meet at the church at 10:00 AM for provided transportation.
A regular meeting of the South Amherst American Legion Post No. 197 will be held at the Club rooms Friday evening.
The Volunteered Firemen announce an annual picnic at Bechstein's Woods this Sunday. This community event invites families and residents to enjoy meals and outdoor activities hosted by local volunteers.
The Morn ing Glory Club, hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank H Dechant on Detroit road, featured card games with prizes awarded to Mrs Lawrence Heckel Mrs Will Fisher and Mrs Andrew Mittendorf. Lunch followed and the group plans another gathering at the J J Winter home in two weeks. For Get Me Not Club members and husbands enjoyed a picnic at Clyde McAllister’s home. St Mary’s Church Young Ladies Sodality funds a dance at Island Park Hall on August 17 hosted by the Sodality with Dr and Mrs Mittleman noted in attendance.
State of Washington visitors stay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Owing at Stony Ridge. Mrs. Emma Stack of Cleveland guests include Mrs. Walter Herbert. The Wilson Jameson family and Vida Miller enjoyed a boat ride on the D and C line. Marjorie Schriner left for Knoxville Tennessee. The Schafer family and Misses Myrtle and Edith Schafer of Youngstown visited Ira Gough’s home Saturday night. Mrs. Myers of Shelby visits her daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Peak. Ira Gough family Hubert and Doris plan trips in New York and a visit to the World’s Fair.
SYDNEY N S W The government will investigate using producer gasoline from charcoal to run motor vehicles in wartime emergencies. Officials recognize petrol supply cuts as a key vulnerability in Australia’s defense and have asked the fuel advisory board to study the idea.
Carlyle Illinois Robert Shade an elderly janitor at Clinton county courthouse received a thirty day paid leave marking his first vacation in 23 years. Supervisors found only brief illness periods interrupted his service and granted the paid time off.
EL PASO, Texas air conditioning is the latest boost for Dr. J. D. Love’s trailer hospital. The 1939 rural doctor, injured in a crash, started the mobile unit after seeing lack of care at wreck scenes. His third trailer carries X ray, oxygen, supplies, and its own generator for on site emergencies.
Montreal fires report shows 44 104 fires in Canada in 1933 with 13 719 causing damage totaling 2 426 507 from smokers carelessness and matches. Stoves furnaces pipes boilers caused 3 972 outbreaks, wiring and electric appliances 2 625, defective chimneys and flues 3 870, property valued at 1 690 267 ruined.
An influenza epidemic in New Zealand has killed thousands of cats and reduced kitten numbers. With fewer feline predators, mice and rats are emboldened as the natural balance shifts in the countryside and towns.
Dr Love operates a mobile medical unit on the highway serving the El Paso valley. He transports expectant mothers to a traveling hospital, delivering babies at isolated rural homes. The trailer unit remains experimental.
A fragmented item recalls a 1933 New Deal League event in Washington. Names and specifics are unclear in the readable text, but context notes a local or regional arrangement tied to New Deal era policy activity and municipal actions.
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