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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1938

Page

4

Junior Fire Fighters To Meet Thursday

Elyria junior fire fighters club closes its summer safety program with a public meeting at the high school auditorium at 7 30 pm Thursday. A film Fires in Review with sound will be shown and Cleveland Heights Fire Department member Ve bat Schroeder will lead demonstrations on fire causes and prevention. Present through cooperation with American La France and Park L. Rabe.

Chiabs Elyria Western Actuirial Bureau Chicago Ve Bat] Schroeder Cleveland Heights Schroeder

Record Hops From Altitude 29,400 Feet At Air Show

Chicago reported William Suleida Jones of Memphis claimed a new unofficial world record for a delayed parachute jump. He said he jumped from 29,400 feet at Markham Field yesterday and opened his chute at 3,000 feet, surpassing the official record of 26,500 feet with a 600 foot fall before opening.

Chicago William Suleida) Jones Memphis Tenn Markham Field

Social Visit Recap From Local Families

Mrs. Lester Yout zy of Gulf Road and William Sprague of Conneaut with daughter Frances Peterson of Willoughby visited H. C. Chambers and Minnie Foskett on Ford Road. Also J. E. Foskett hosted Liard Foskett of Detroit Road after Sunday gathering with East Cleveland relatives.

Lester Youtzy Gulf Road William Sprague Conneaut Frances Peterson Willoughby H.C. Chambers Ford Road Minnie Foskett Liard East Cleveland J. E. Foskett Detroit Road

Public health spending and a call to self-reliance in troubled times

A column argues that emergency spending has reshaped American life. It critiques grand public works utopias, W P A rhetoric, and a culture of entitlement while urging a return to self-reliance and frugality. The piece laments shifting values and the growth of government distributions over individual initiative.

Rome Washington W.P. A America Corrigans Merle Thorpe Soro Ton al Vigor Omic Casay Loox Las

Lindbergh Granted Privacy in Moscow Visit

The piece argues Colonel Lindbergh deserves privacy after his Soviet stopover. It notes unrecognized sightings in Moscow, a cordial welcome, and calls for Americans to respect his wish for a private life despite enduring fame. It emphasizes a citizen’s right to privacy and questions US security and public interest.

Lindbergh Soviet Russia Moscow United States Colonel Lindbergh

Bicycle Court in La Port Tests Juvenile Justice Idea

La Port launches an experimental bicycle court where youths act as prosecutor judge and jury. Mayor Alban Smith and 17 year old Judge Joseph Daley preside as 14 year old Freddie Dunham acts as prosecutor. About 27 children faced the court with fines 15 to 50 cents and bicycles confiscated for a week. Some were assigned essays and one girl was ordered to learn bicycle ordinances and report to police.

la Port Jnel Alban Smith Joseph Daley Freddie Dunham Judee” Daley Smith

Anniversaries and Today in History Highlights

A rough historical recap lists anniversaries from 1768 to 1937 with figures like Rose Ph mid-West teacher, Charles G Finney, Henry Bersch, Ella Carr, and Albert C Ritchie. Today in history notes 1785 John Fittton’s venture, 1915 British actions, 1935 Haile Selassie concessions, 1937 Russia non aggression. Also mentions Pat Harrison and Charles F Kettering as birthday items.

Bern France St. Louis Wal—Charles G. Finney Oberlin College Obersie Fy Olver Bostesse Holmes Henry Bersh New York Ella Carr gSenius Mary Albert C. Ritchie Meryland Richmond John Fittonpioneer Ayer Congress Biddle Cie Spencer Pettis Britain China Hong Kong Haile Selassie Astrid Belgium Russia

Divine acts over words in faith and charity

A reflective devotional essay urges Christians to show love through deeds not just words. It contrasts costly church gifts with charitable acts, and references notable births and figures to illustrate practical faith. The piece highlights the need for honest, generous living aligned with divine love.

Denis Hunsty

Ends Life 1 Percent Cell Columbus

On August 29 Dave Wash, 35, held for federal authorities on charges of selling morphine ions. He hung from his cell in the city jail last night.

Columbus Dave Wash Belt City

Sheffield News Notes Fire Dept Benefit Party and Local Gatherings

Sheffield notes report a Volunteer Fire Department benefit party at West Shore Club House on Saturday, with clambake moved to September. A Sunday supper featured a hamburger and campfire gathering at the Chambers home on Ford Road. Community events include a Red Cross women’s meeting in Lorain and a talk by Edgar Elis, plus family visits and local social news from Ostrander and Sheffield Lake.

Sheffield West Shore Club 4. C. Chambers Ford Road Charles Mann Ostrander Ohio Ali W. H. Chambers Sheffield Lake Lorain American Red Cross Edgar Elis Charles Maine Waugh Atro Herber Chambe Columbia

Sunflower stalk over sixteen feet astonishes Chronicle reader

In Lorain county this year the sunflower crop looked strong. Arthur Watson of Grafton visited the Chronicle-Telegram this morning and showed a sunflower stalk over sixteen feet tall beside his ear as proof of the harvest’s vigor.

Lorain County Arthur Watson Grafton Chronicle-Telegrum

Motorist to-face court on reckless driving charge

Lewis VanHoosear of 285 Broadway Lorain is to appear in police court tomorrow at 1:30 a m on a reckless driving charge. He was arrested on Broad Street by Patrolmen Edward Stinkard Jr and C E Andress after the incident early Sunday.

Lewis VanHoosear Broadway Lorain Edward Stinkard, Jr C. E. Andress Broad Street

Spectator Hurt at Ohin Soft Ball Tourney in Harrion Field

Spectator Roy Hunt of Mansfield was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for a chest bruise after being struck by a ball during a Saturday night game at Harrion Field.

Abs Roy Hunt Mansfield Harrion Field Elyria Memrial Hospital

Family Fingerprinting Case In Oakland City

In Oakland California four generations of a single family voluntarily underwent fingerprinting to secure future identification. The group included Baby Norma Giampeli aged 36, her mother aged 28, her grandmother aged 46, and a great grandmother. The incident drew note as an unusual coordinated effort with references to varied organizations and places in the vicinity.

Oakland Cal Norma Giampeli

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