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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1939
Page
6
The American Majority founded in Elyria by Prof. Walter B. Pitkin distributes home questionnaires to gauge local views. Participants may answer at leisure without signatures, with results analyzed to reflect the city’s true opinions for national study and local impact.
The article notes the Red Cross is 75 years old, tracing its origins to the 1863 Geneva discussions and the August 22, 1864 treaty. It highlights Henri Dunant’s role after Solferino, the Geneva treaty, and the U S and Clara Barton involvement. It mentions the flag design, Congressional recognition, and the organization’s growth through wars and peacetime relief, with hopes for continued peacetime aid.
Today’s anniversaries recall James K. Paulding born 1778 in Putnam County New York and later secretary of the navy. William G. Schauffler born 1798 in Germany. Albert Brisbane born 1809 in Batavia New York. John B. Gough born 1817 in England. Samuel P. Langley born 1834 in Boston. Melville E. Stone born 1848 in Hudson Illinois. Mary E. Wood born 1861 in Hathavia New York. plus events from 1779 Six Nations chiefs punished to 1936 US Mexico land dispute.
Indiana University's 11th president Herman B. Wells became America's youngest state in proxy in 1938 at age 36. Indiana U. claims the pseudonym Mother of College Presidents for its ties to 76 Indiana men who have led colleges worldwide. A fragmented note mentions nautical mascot Joseph the cat, a clipper voyage, and a brief, unclear zigzag of events involving Joseph and a albatross.
The account cites Italian circles furious over Mussolini's son in law and shows Hitler and von Ribbentrop scolding Count Ciano. Italy resists war though German officers dominate the Italian army. It notes high leaders prefer peace, while allies prepare to fight, with Europe bracing for possible war.
Daniel Frohman a noted theatrical manager born in Sandusky Ohio eighty eight years ago. U S Senator George L Radcliffe of Maryland born in Lloyds Md sixty two years ago. Chester Merrill Federal Reserve Board of Governors Washington born Shelby County Missouri fifty four years ago. Dorothy R Parker author born West End New Jersey forty six years ago. Dr Donald C Balfour Mayo Clinic born Toronto fifty seven years ago. Julia Sanderson actress singer born Springfield Massachusetts fifty two years ago. Freeman Tilden Warren New Hampshire novelist born Malden Massachusetts fifty six years ago. Edward A Cudahy Jr Chicago packing house head born there fifty four years ago. James Norman Hall novelist born Colfax Iowa fifty two years ago.
The text notes a kind nature seeking peace and moderate fortune with quiet ability. It states the native gains friendship and a modest rise without a markedly high status, though success may require slight assistance.
Reading from Luke 8 4 8 opens with the parable of the sower as two Black men and two white men in an African hut translate and prepare a new edition. Manuscripts, languages, and a Gospel translation unfold across miles to Bendela via Matadi as the Word is sown.
Mrs. John Mitchell, while searching a carnation patch for a ring lost by friends, uncovered her own wedding ring lost seven years earlier. The patch had onions. she and her husband were pulling weeds when the ring turned up in Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania.
A reader questions Dies Committee pursuits and calls for self examination on Americanism. The writer cites lynchings, school segregation, and discrimination, urging citizens to stop targeting others and examine their own conduct before spending taxpayer dollars.
Elyria Ohio report quotes Michigan residents and Senator Arthur Vandenberg. The piece portrays Vandenberg praising blunt truth and criticizes New Deal spendthrift policies as efforts to bypass the debt limit ahead of the 1940 election. Vandenberg argues solvency hinges on fiscally sound leadership.
A new stockings process uses the same technique as tire wear protection. Stockings gain longer wear through a dipping method that coats each thread with a protective film.
A survey funded by the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, led by Dr. Catharine Patrick of Columbia University, notes women show advantages in physical qualifications. Women live longer, face fewer accidental deaths, and resist disease better, despite some husbands believing otherwise.
Stillwater workers C M Lane and colleagues describe a 2300 volt shock as Lane clung to a live wire atop a 30 foot pole. Fellow workers McKenzie and Ernst acted quickly, unhooking belts and lowering Lane safely with a rope, treating him for burns before hospital care.
Philadelphia will unveil a tablet on August 27 honoring the Ninety seven patriots who founded a bank to purchase supplies for Washingtons army. The bank was started July 17 1780 after the fall of Charleston South Carolina and the memorial will list the founders names.
Southern New Jersey couples have withdrawn opposition to New Jersey's pre marital blood test law, per the marriage license bureau. In July, 83 couples applied for licenses in Camden, near the usual figure, compared with 20 July 1938 applications.
An excerpt quotes O. E. Rankin of Elyria Ohio debating public service as the greatest act for the nation hinting at a candidacy while remarking that scorpions, though feared, are timid creatures and noting a street address at 423 1st Place Elyria.
A historical survey notes men hold advantage in muscular strength and some vocations. It explores how employed women face health issues influenced by attitudes toward work and colleagues. The analysis suggests women show higher neurotic traits and introversion linked to industrial realities and sentiments.
A physician notes surveys show no clear lead for men in intelligence. Some studies favor girls at top IQ levels while overall groups show a draw. Both sexes reach equal potential with equal opportunities, women excelling in language and men in math, and shared domestic expectations not hindering either gender.
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