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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a 80.04 per year figure and references Foread ereign vectionine Representatives. It includes partial street and building cues in New York near 34 Fifth Avenue and the General Motors Building.
A compact list marks notable anniversaries and events: figures like David Crockett born 1786 in Hawkins County Tennessee and died at the Alamo. Laura De Force Gordon, newspaper editor and suffragist born 1838. Richmond P Hobson, born 1870. milestones include Fulton steamboat trial on the Hudson in 1807, Blondin’s Niagara Falls crossing in 1859, and Pulitzer’s journalism school gift in 1903. Also noted are 1915 Leo Frank kidnapping, 1918 US wartime mobilization, and 1938 Dewey Hines case opening.
A retired fisherman from Shag Harbor Nova Scotia crafts a mute tragedy of a chair from wood of nearly twenty shipwrecks including a French warship sunk in Louisburg Harbor in 1758 and a Danish warship captured by Nelson in 1812. It notes record speeds by Bluebird in 1938 and the Pennsylvania Special in 1905, then teases tomorrow’s piece The Island That Went Astray.
A large crowd witnessed Nathan Brenner win a soap box derby on Water Street amid a lively local scene. The piece notes the city’s derby hill shortage and praises overnight facilities, while announcing the First annual Girls State Softball Tournament at Ely Stadium with Harmon Field equipment moved and ample parking expected for a successful event.
Louis Buchalter known as Lepke stands as the most dangerous U S criminal, targeted by an extensive police hunt with a $30,000 reward. The article traces his rise from burglar to head of criminal rackets, notes his anonymity, and frames the pursuit as progress against corruption in law enforcement and judiciary.
Discussion of an Alaska Yukon highway proposed by American members of the International Highway Board describes a land lifeline linking the Pacific Northwest with Alaska via Canada. The plan promises auto tourism, mineral development, military value, and closer US-Canada cooperation, with a projected cost around 22 million dollars and potential to connect to a broader Pan American road network.
Julia Marlowe the renowned actress born in England 73 years ago. Bessie P. Vonnah of New York sculptor born in St Louis 67 years ago. Dr. William M. Clark of Johns Hopkins physiologist born Tivoli New York 55 years ago. Dr. Charles B. Lipman of UC Berkeley plant scientist born Russia 56 years ago. Rt Rev Samuel A Stritch archbishop Nashville born 52 years ago. Dr. Hugh S. Cumming retired surgeon general born Virginia 70 years ago. Dr. Franklin W. Johnson Colby College president born Jay Missouri 69 years ago.
The text characterizes a native as gentle yet simple with modest ambition and diligence rewarded by hard work. It notes a manly, contented disposition, possibly rough in manner but genuinely kind, signaling a loyal friend who may be susceptible to being taken advantage of.
Readings for Thursday August 17 urge justice and righteousness for the King and the people. The text contrasts material wealth with spiritual riches, praising poverty of spirit and the values of duty, faith, and a Christian home. A note on Palestinian ants and grain germination appears as a curious aside.
Letter writer E C Young of Ridgeville argues taxes are borne by average earners under $5,000 annually, not the rich. He claims Roosevelt and New Deal mislead about taxing the rich, notes sales and income taxes hit consumers, urges citizens to study government costs and oppose new tax shifts.
North Carolina agriculture highlights peanuts as a rising cash crop with 243000 acres harvested last year. Dr. C D Grinnells notes peanut hay yields equal or surpass soy hay in dairy feed and urges better harvesting and storage to boost value.
In Clarksfield several births are noted at University Hospital Cleveland a boy of 7 lb 10 oz born August 7 to Mr and Mrs Frances Nester and a 9 lb boy named Donald Gene born August 8 to Mr and Mrs Claude Brown. The Phillips reunion gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Clair Barnes with friends from multiple towns. LM. S. S. members hosted a dinner and rug rag sewing. The Clarksfield Ladies Aid picnic occurred at Roadside Park and future meetings are scheduled with Mrs Ida Franklin and Mrs Libbie Chapman. Earl Cole attended the Waite reunion in Litchfield.
Manila shows 4501 marriages last year raising rate to 24.61 per 1000, higher than prior five years average of 20.93. Across the islands 9470 marriages occurred, with diverse ceremonies from Moros in Sulu to low-cost justice of the peace weddings.
Johannesburg police report rising anxiety as bands of criminals armed with high powered cars threaten safety. The presence of armed gangs of natives has heightened concerns across the city, prompting intensified
Mrs Sarah Merrill spent Sunday at the home of Vern Martin and family in Savannah, sharing time and conversation during the visit.
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