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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1938
Page
4
A reflective column notes daily encounters with diverse people, a local habit of clipping political ads, and the value of tracking promises. It warns of smallpox and infantile paralysis outbreaks and honors Thomas A. Edison on his Feb 11 birthday, urging care for children and caution around strangers.
A columnist questions mileage allowances for members of Congress and staff. The piece notes twenty cents a mile historically, cites a $225,000 cost for the recent session, and suggests abolishing mileage bonuses in favor of paying actual expenses. It mocks partisan spending while urging restraint.
A rundown of notable anniversaries including William H. Harrison and Samuel J. Tilden with birth and death years, plus other figures like John A. Legan and Amy Lowell. TODAY IN HISTORY recounts events from 1799 to 1937 such as the Constellation clash, the Weather Bureau birth, and U.S. debt actions. TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS lists George Ade Peggy Wood Ronald Colman and others with ages.
Rev M A Burris, pastor at Amherst Methodist Church, spoke to the legion auxiliary on Tuesday night. He urged efficient women, cautioned about moral decline tied to suffrage, and called for moral and spiritual renewal to defend liberty and justice, saying government alone is insufficient without religion.
By Mrs B A Jenne and others patrons discuss religion and democracy while listing songs poems and planned gatherings. A Columbus conference Feb 26 and a Loram Country Club dance on March 25 are announced with committee roles and refreshments served. Relatives gather at Woodhill Drive for a Tuesday evening gathering hosted by Mrs Alves Jaezr and Miss Frances Sabiers.
Today the native will be patient and plodding yet moderately fortunate in life’s work. Success comes through steady application and a long life is indicated. A restrained philosophical nature should develop, content with simplicity and valued by friends.
The compensation of officers and biplogees paid from public funds for mandatory governmental duties is exempt from Federal income tax, while services tied to proprietary functions are taxable. Examples include governors mayors policemen and teachers as not taxed, but liquidation of insured companies or municipal utilities are subject to tax. Continuous employment defines an officer or employee under the income tax law.
The text discusses avoiding judgment among Christians and honoring individual freedom in belief. It notes that charity should prevail and God acknowledges personal differences in duty and taste. A social event honors Miss Sabiers and Miss Sabliers with gifts, a treasure hunt, bridge and hearts, and a dessert purse. Hosts entertain with a Sunday dinner, including diverse guests and musical games.
Funeral rites were held Tuesday afternoon at the Zile4 Funeral Home for Mrs Frederick Griged. Pastor Tey EL Seimeidt officiated with one vertical and Teeformed hire assisting. Two youth quets sang "Saved by Grace" and "Abide with Me" as L. Roemer spoke.
Mrs H Ruegler and Mrs Frederick Delney served as accompanists at a funeral as pallbearers included six nephews Walter Kirke Heynold Schulz Elyria Marty George Arthur and Edward Marin. Burial was in Cleveland avenue cemetery. Rev C K Schmidt lectured on Cults and Sects of Today at St Peter Evangelical and Reformed church Intermediate League meeting. President Edna Mae Lehman led the business session followed by social hour with Nadine Aldrich and Morma Hollingsworth in charge of games. Luncheon served by Ruth Leckner and Nadine Aldrich with guests Mary Lange and Mary Ellen Wacker. Mary Martha class hosted by Mrs Wood Farris and Mrs Albin Wagner at the former Jackson street home with bridge games and prizes to Miss Grace Purcell and Mrs Walter Kappler. two-course luncheon for 15 members.
Supt. George Serrheid of the Cleveland City Mission heads an evening at St. Peter's Church featuring gospel tunes from the Mission’s radio group and screenings of ministry films from Cleveland, county jails, and the Ohio State Penitentiary. Canned goods, vegetables, and clothing will be collected. A related community meeting and notices of local deaths are reported.
Joseph P. Lynch, head of the International Longshoremen's Association, testifies before the Senate Commerce Committee on Harry Bridges amid accusations Bridges is a Communist and undesirable alien. Committee chair Senator Copeland asserts Bridges should not testify and supports deportation despite Bridges denying Communist Party membership.
Mrs William Schrader hosts dinner guests Mr and Mrs John Larson of Cleveland. Mrs Julia Boughton and Mrs V dg King of Lorain attend the Grugel funeral. Helen Roemer Helen Berger and others share a bridal shower for Mrs Eddie Long at Lorain Country Club hosted by The LThew Shovel office employees.
Mise Katharine Braun hosted a church social at St Joseph's in Park Avenue. Attendees included Mrs A Po Roth and Mars Robes, with Dinnechian noted as well. The group planned a meeting with Miss Cuarine Finnecan in Milan to discuss duties and hospitality preparations.
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