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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1936
Page
6
Monday December 28 1936 Obituary notes Arthur Brisbane famed editor and columnist whose daily column reached millions. The piece recalls his rise from cub reporter to top journalist and highlights his influence through words and observations.
The piece argues hobbies are essential for a growing leisure society, noting collectors rescue shops after Edward VII era memorabilia 실패 and detailing diverse pursuits from stamp collecting to envelopes, model railroads, matchstick cathedrals, pocket engines, and old ship timetables. It asserts hobbies boost health and happiness, with personal fulfillment for followers.
A father attempts to rekindle a kitchen fire with kerosene causing an explosion that kills six family members. The warning notes fires from kerosene and gasoline are common in cold weather, with high death and financial losses annually.
Dr. Howard W. Haggard, Yale physician and Professor of Applied Physiology, warns teachers of widespread child health problems in schools. He urges remedial action for defects like tuberculosis risk, poor teeth, infected tonsils, stooped shoulders, and bone malformation, arguing health impacts learning and duties of educators.
Diary style column from New York recounting a day in late December. Notes include oil strike by Mike Horg in Louisiana, social visits at Michel's and the Watsons, Central Park skyline thoughts, and musings on stage dance trends, typography fads, and gadgetry of the era. Mentions Lisle Bell injury, Meredith Nicholson, and various文化 observations.
A collage of tidbits notes Roscoe Peacock now writing for magazines, Powell and the late Ralph Barton traveling from Kansas City to New York, the Vincent Astors as dachshund lovers, Mistinguett securing Maurice Chevalier’s release, June Walker dining with her son at the Algonquin, and a quip from a child addressing Mr Case.
A dated list recalls anniversaries from 1789 to 1933 featuring figures like Thomas Ewing Woodrow Wilson and Horace Taft, highlighting births and deaths across politics, literature, and academia. It also notes today in history events such as the 1790 Algerian captivity message, 1816 Liberia’s formation, and 1846 Iowa statehood, with contemporaries in science and education.
Kipton notes report a December program in the high school auditorium directed by Mrs. Kerwin and Mr. Moore, Wo Ho Lo girls club December meeting with gift wrapping demonstration, Holland Sweden Italy Christmas talks, and plans for a China talk by Lorreta Chen. FFA held a December meeting with inter class pest hunt results, a Christmas party with candles, talks, and Santa. True Blue class hosted a Kipton church party with elected officers. Local social briefs note visits from Elyria and Cleveland residents, plus a Turkey president divorce fact.
Amherst reports a busy church calendar with 7:30 p.m. yearend council and choir rehearsals at St Peter’s and nearby congregations. New Year services, a Father-Son banquet with speaker Roger Peckinpaugh, watch night and Holy Communion, and various parish gatherings fill the week. Hospital admissions and local social notes follow.
In Wellington Ohio on Christmas Eve the Young People's Sunday school hosted 33 children at a church chicken dinner. Tables formed a cross, carols were sung, and Santa delivered stockings. Alumni are expected for a dance on December 29.
Mrs. Anna Norwalk of Cleveland is spending the weekend with relatives and friends in the city, enjoying local visits and social engagements. Her plans include no formal events but a relaxed stay with family.
South Ridge Community Club held its regular meeting at the school house on Wednesday with a brief business session deciding to move the next meeting to the third Friday of the month. A Christmas program was presented by pupils including Mary Mahilo and Wayne Baus, with Santa distributing gifts and candy.
The report lists families visiting relatives over Christmas. Mrs. Minny Overholt planned to stay with kin in Leroy, while Elyria residents Miss Jane Wise and Miss Virginia Newton visited CorA Shepard and her mother. Bert Wise hosted Wise family, and Dr. C W Recard and Mrs. W H Holbrook shared Christmas dinner with Paul Recard and Anita. William Body returned from Elyria trip. Lawrence Wells family from Niagara Falls joined his parents Guy E Wells for Christmas, then left for home. Mrs. T H Kane of LaGrange lunched with the Recards. funeral services for Mrs. Clara Jones planned in Canton Monday by the pastor.
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