National mood and New Deal politics swirl in 1940 alignments
The piece surveys looming 1940 governor and Senate battles in New York and Ohio, noting Roosevelt’s stances, Lehman’s stance, and potential crosswinds from big business and relief spending. It details congressional relief moves, farm policy conflicts, and intra party tensions affecting Roosevelt, Lamont, Young, and Lehman, with regional notes on Ohio politics and North Dakota leader Langer.
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Ounce Of Prevention Emphasized By Elyria Health Official
Health Commissioner Dr G E French reports several hundred food handlers in Elyria underwent compulsory medical examinations under a city health ordinance with a March first deadline. He notes Elyria has had only one diphtheria case since February 1931 and no current cholera infantum, credits public health nursing milk precautions immunization and cooperation for reducing disease and improving future health.
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G. E. French
Elyria
French
We Shall Miss His Intimate Glimpses
The Chronicle-Telegram columnist O. Q. McIntyre known for New York Day By Day is remembered for linking Gallipolis and Melmore with New York through intimate, human interest sketches. Readers recall his small town voice and vivid descriptions of places and people.
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New York
Chronicle-Telegram
MeIntyre
Areintire
Hife
Gallipolis
Melmore
Vandenbere Proposes Three Social Security Amendments
Senator Vandenbere offers three amendments to improve social security funding and debt reduction. One would halt the wage tax rise to four percent, another would create an automatic tax reserve, and the third would apply the reserve to shrink the public debt instead of financing new bonds. Experts warn against locking in high taxes for a paper reserve, and note these steps alone may not ensure adequate pensions but stress revising benefits to meet the goal.
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Vandenbere
Treasury Tou
Birth control row shocks House as baron urges more babies
Time reports Baron Ryoitsu Asada sparked a public clash in the House of Peers during a recent Ladies Day. He urged that Japan must have more babies, citing beauty fears and provoking laughter, with the Speaker halting the debate as details went too far. The incident touched Japan’s population pressure and expansion narrative.
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Japan
Ryoitsu Asada
House of Peers
King of Sweden cited as late-life athlete in Paris show
A reflective piece uses the King of Sweden as a symbol of vitality noting his Paris visit after athletic performances and a music show. The column argues against romanticizing youth and offers gardening as a wholesome distraction from recession, urging readers to keep busy with planting and watching gardens grow.
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Paris
Anniversaries of notable figures and history events
Today in history lists birthdays of Henry McCormick in Rockbridge County Virginia and others, plus May 15 dates for Barkus Litchfield and Marcella Sembrich. It notes events like St Louis founding, Maine explosion in Havana Harbor, Wilson tariff license rule, Roosevelt shooting attempt, and Sinclair Lewis movie ban, with brief bios and later reflections on perseverance.
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General Motors
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Tax rules on bad debts and worthlessness
The text discusses aligning bad debt deductions with tax rules, requiring worthlessness and charge-off in the year claimed. It emphasizes documentation, business judgment, and the possibility of partial loss deductions before full worthlessness. It ends with a philosophical note about belief and certainty from God.
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Bible Readings Wednesday February 13 Hear 1 Corinthians
A devotional excerpt quotes 1 Corinthians as Paul writes of the Holy Spirit as God’s living pledge in the heart, stressing that he spares Corinth and serves as helper to joy. The passage affirms faith as the basis for standing, truth as assurance, and God’s presence within the soul.
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I. Corinthians
God
Corinth
Wandering From the Right Road Explained
A note on mental state causing a wandering from correct path. It argues this may stem from ignorance or slow thinking and suggests that staying near home yields good fortune. The concise reflection links cognitive clarity with favorable outcomes and cautions against misplaced or delayed judgment.
Avon A and Club Hosts Valentine Themed Evening
Avon A and Club welcomed Mr and Mrs Phil Gerhart and members with card games and a two course lunch served in a Valentine themed dining room. Prizes went to Mrs Harold Stang Walter Me Alister Mrs Harry Alten Phil Gerhart Katherine Schneider and Thomas Schneider. Royal Circle Silver Tea at Mrs Ed Stage home featured travel talk by Mrs Hibbard of Lorain. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Norman Stockhaus Bay Village Mr and Mrs Foster Schenck Avon Lake Mr and Mrs Nagy Lorain Mr and Mrs Lee Hubbard and Ambrose Wearsch and Mr and Mrs John Jameson of Avon. ROYAL CIRCLE TO MEET planned at Mr and Mrs C T Filford home Wednesday. BRIEFS wrap of local visits and a Minnesota based Anna Lindgren
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Alice Williams
Cleve~land
Walter Hanscher
Charles Walker
Medina
Harry Hurbbard
Wilson Jameson
Bertha Burrell and
Rollie Jameson
Leshy Jameson
Elyria
Homer Jameson
Judith
Ridgeville
Lew Mitchell
Avon Lake
Patricia Jensen
Eilyria
T. Jensen
George Kelling
Julius Kelling
Wayne Jameson
Mrs. Jameson
Lorain
W. E. Blake
Center Road
Robert Pickering
Lorain Road
Ashton Dodd
Bay Village
Mary Brooks
A and Club
Phil Gerhart
A and & Club
Harold Stang
Walter Me.Alister
Harry Alten
Katherine Schneider
Thomas Schneider
ML EL
Ed Stage
Hibbard
England
John Jameson
Ambrose Wearseh
Foster Schenck
Norman Stockhaus
Nagy
Lee Hubbard
G. T. Jensen
Ambrose Wearsch
Avon
Royal Circle
M. E. Church
Dover Center News: Local Visits and Founders Day Event
Dover Center notes a Florida vacation for Mr and Mrs Harry Cook and friends. Visits include Mr and Mrs Charlie Mucie in Akron, Mr and Mrs Arthur Dunford and Mr and Mrs E G Geiger with Walter Baker in Grafton, Mrs Edith Brown in Ashtabula, and Carl Arnold with son in Fairview. Walter Elliott remains ill, Louise Elliott returns to city work after a cold. Founders Day and Fathers Day observed with Judge Skeel addressing safety. Dover PTA to host a spring party at Dover Town Hall with prizes and refreshments Thursday evening Feb 17.
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Harry Cook
Florida
Charlie Mucie
Akron
Arthur Dunford
Clifford Geiger
Walter Elliott
Louise Elliott
Harry Eisele
Cleveland
J. G. Geiger
Dover
P.T. A
Judge Skeel
Dover Town Hall
Communist Party limits membership to under three percent
A government notice states the Communist Party of Soviet Trussia restricts party membership to less than three percent of the electorate, signaling tight control over political participation and an official stance on party reach.
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Communist Party of Soviet Trussia
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