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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1940
Page
2
The Los Angeles Institute of Family Relations surveyed 1181 marriage proposals and found 46 percent in autos, 23 percent in homes, 10 percent at parties, dinners, and dances, with the remainder scattered and three percent miscellaneous. The finding is presented with bemused skepticism by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
A summary of Rep Joseph W Martin Jr s 12 point platform as a guide for Congress urges keeping the nation out of war curbing wasteful spending and repealing oppressive taxes. The plan emphasizes maintaining peace and building a prosperous nation, arguing home problems threaten democracy more than foreign invasion.
May marks the fiftieth anniversary of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. A $1,000,000 foundation fund is hoped to be completed, with much income supporting the national headquarters in Washington. The federation now claims over 2,000,000 members and broad influence across charity, culture, and sociability.
A post mortem on Louisiana Democratic primary shows cracks in Governor Earl Long’s grip as lawmakers face runoff Feb. 20. Only 25 of 100 House members and 9 of 39 Senators won outright nominations, signaling a potential end to rubber stamp legislatures in Louisiana and other states.
TheFinnish debacle supports Colonel Lindberghs contention that Soviet air force was disorganized and weaker than German strength. Critics who dismissed him now owe an apology as Finnish events cast doubt on Soviet infantry and staff. The remark ends with a note on the common battle against afflictions and the limits of eradicating evil.
New York on the Upper East Side features the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Epiphany at York Avenue and 74th Street, praised for its Norman Gothic style with minimal ornament. Architect Wyeth and King, led by Eugene W. Mason, delivered a 108-year-old, 300-seat church completed at an estimated $199,000, emphasizing proportion and quiet dignity over decorative excess.
The Interim Revenue Code provides one normal tax rate based on net income after credits such as personal exemption and dependents. It outlines a 10 percent earned income credit and a surtax with brackets from zero to high levels, with examples showing computations for a single filer with earned income and no dependents.
A compressed list of anniversaries and historical notes noting births and deaths of prominent figures such as Joseph E. Johnston born in Cherry Grove Virginia and Elisha K. Kane born in Philadelphia, with multiple entries on figures like Elizabeth Blackwell and Sidney Lanier. The Today in History section cites events from 1809 Illinois Territory creation to 1939 notable births and law changes, including Wilson severing relations with Germany and the National Housing Act becoming law.
Readings include John 1 18 and passages discussing knowledge of God through Christ Jesus. The dialogue touches on belief in God, the unknowable, and the search for religious understanding through classical and modern ideas.
A fragmentary notice mentions a bell stolen from a bell tower at Amherst with warnings about danger, effort, and fortune. The text blends stray horoscopic lines and scattered phrases implying caution and personal exertion for success alongside references to war and fortune. The readable portions suggest a chaotic mix rather than a coherent single report.
Camden High School hosted a county contest Tuesday evening January 30 with Kipton Bard of Camden’s Toon Etries and very good marks for Murday. Entries included Ella Braegert violin Elmer Morgan clarinet Doris Warte Geral dine lth Marjorie Russell Alice Dobrev Eva Jane Geist in the girls sextette. A baked bean dinner was served by P T A ladies. The Senior Class purchased World Bank encyclopedias for the school. A February 6 minstrel show at the high school auditorium will be presented by mixed choruses under Kerwina Mr Algare assisted by Al Siekeres.
An upcoming Camden minstrel promises a larger show with new jokes and snappy songs. County Ensemble, directed by Gerald Franks, provides musical accompaniment and proceeds fund entries in the county music contest later in the year. Honor roll lists include Wanda Ingersoll Gail Smith Mary Swisher Dorothy Vander Card and several other students across grades.
Miss Elvise Davidson and Miss Rita Searles are employed at Gibson Bakery Shop in Oberlin. Mrs Paul Sandrock and Madge Smith spent Thursday in Elyria. The Community church choir met at the home of leader Mrs Hardy Scott on Thursday evening for practice.
In Paris the latest fashion craze is patriotic jewelry and slogans. Clips and brooches feature Not one inch words from Daladier and Franco British phrases woven into wool or bead embroidery on dresses. Dress shows replace peace time model names with Tommy and Secret Service style titles.
The ad touts Emerson Radio’s $10 price cuts on popular models to mark a Silver Jubilee, selling at 9.95 19.95 and 29.95. It promotes pottery shoes for decor, new thermometers from Taylor Instruments, home fixtures by Ed Gates and Arthur Scrivens, lighting upgrades, and a free porcelain twin tub with Horton Electric Washer. It notes airplane model kits, Leonard Refrigerators, a new defrostless Hi Humid cabinet, and local hardware, seeds, tools, and farm supplies. Valentine theme edges in with Micro Cookie Press details.
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