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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1939

Page

4

Lorain County Chronicle Telegram Advertises Rates and Address

The Lorain County printing and publishing company lists editors Clare George and a chief editor, with publication daily except Sundays and holidays. Rates: carrier 10 cents per copy or 9.15 dollars yearly prepaid. mail within Lorain and adjacent counties 4 dollars. elsewhere in Ohio 5 dollars. foreign address available through John W. Cullen Company offices in Chicago New York Columbus Detroit.

Chronicle-Telegram Audit Bureau Second Street Elyria Ohio Lorain John W. Cullen Chicago & So Michigan Ave New York Fifth Ave Columbus South Third St Detroit General Motors

Ohio League of Women Voters backs civil service reforms

The Ohio League of Women Voters campaigns for merit system expansion and Civil Service reform. It backs three bills to reorganize the Civil Service Commission and restore many positions to Civil Service status, aiming to remove political influence and stabilize government employment.

Civil Service Ohio League of Women Voters Ohio Civil Service Council Civil Service Commission Ohio League of Women Voters

Japan Again Challenges Russia Over Fishing Rights

The Japanese Diet passed a resolution demanding a stronger stand against Russia regarding the reciprocal fishing agreement. The debate cites the Ports mouth Treaty and offshore fishing areas off Siberia, with militaristic voices urging swift action and criticizing diplomacy as weak.

Japan Russia Siberia Tokio Soviet Union Matchukuo China Nippon Hainan Island

Scrap Iron as Essential War Supply and Trade

Emory E. Smith argues scrap iron is vital to steel production and national defense. He notes a 1918 shortage prompted war plans, and claims U.S. exports of scrap iron reached 12 million tons in five years, including 7.5 million to Japan, influencing global conflicts and ending the Great War.

Emory E. Smith War Industries United States Mr. Smith Japan

Treasury chief's wife refunds raise tax mystery

Mrs Henry Morgenthau Jr, wife of the treasury secretary, was listed among 1938 income tax refunds after she paid 1449.29 in taxes on a gift by mistake. The episode shows even top officials face filing quirks and errors in tax records.

Henry Morgenthau, Jr Treasury

anniversaries and today in history chronicle

Today’s anniversaries list notable births and deaths from 1784 to 1938 including John Ellis Wool Henry H Sibley William Rimmer Joseph Jefferson Henry M Cist Edward Harriman Multon Updegraft and more. Today in history covers events such as the 1792 post office system organization the 1784 Senate debates opening to the public and the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition opening in San Francisco.

Henry H Sibley Minnesota Detroit William Rimmer England Joseph Jefferson Philadelphia Henry M Cist Cincinnati Edward H Harriman Long Island N. Y Multon Updegraft Decorah Town San Francisco Congress U. S Senate London Tennessee Atlantic Coast Anthony Eden

Tax Deduction Rules For Bad Debts In Tax Year

The article outlines that bad debt deductions require the debtor to be deemed worthless within the tax year and charged off in year the deduction is claimed. It stresses the taxpayer's burden to prove worthlessness with reasonable effort and to attach a statement explaining the deduction.

Notable Birth Dates of Scientists and Leaders Across States

A list notes Dr. Howard A. Kelly of Johns Hopkins born in Camden New Jersey eighty one years ago and botanist Dr. Ernest A. Bessey born in Ames Iowa sixty two years ago and Earle W. Evans a Kansas City lawyer born in Kansas sixty six years ago. Also Vincent Massey born in Toronto thirty two years ago. The day blends the prior one with a more artistic sensuous mood as a friendly neighborly greeting.

Stark Co Ohio Howard A. Kelly Johns Hopkins Camden Ernest A Bessey Michigan State College Ames Iowa Earle W. Evans Wichita Kans Kansas Vincent Massey Canada London Toronto

Tax Debt Worthlessness Deductions Under 1938 Act

The article outlines when a debt may be deducted as worthless or partially worthless for tax purposes. It notes that court action proving worthlessness is not required and that partial loss deductions may be taken in a prior year. It also states that banking restrictions apply to certain debts evidenced by bonds or notes issued by corporations including government entities.

Lost dog returns twice after reader ad in San Jose

Mrs John Steinbeck posted a lost dog notice in a local paper after Arrs dale ran away. The dog was returned promptly the first time and again after a reader saw the initial ad. The piece also notes the early Church used the title Pope for bishops.

San Jose Cal John Steinbeck Arrsdale

Elyria Church to Ordain Young Local Pastor Tomorrow

Arlin A. Hootman, a young Elyrian, will be ordained as pastor tomorrow morning at the Church of Christ. The Rev St. Virag of the Hungarian Reformed Church of South Lorain seeks to organize a Hungarian congregation in Elyria. Oberlin College students sign anti-cigarette resolutions now with a legislative committee. Draft slackers: Lorain district to hear about 152 men certified as slackers, with possible cantonment if they fail to report. Lorain County now tops 400 slackers after 275 certified by Lorain board. About 30 to 40 Lorain soldiers expected home soon post demobilization of the 332nd Infantry bound for Camp Sherman. Amherst nine-year-old killed by a train. mother was a train passenger. Lorain Board of Education considers March 25 special election on a proposed measure.

Arlin A. Hootman Church of Christ St. Virag South Lorain Elyria Oberlin College C. A Oberlin Lorain County Lorain 332Nd Infantry Camp Sherman Amherst

Bible Readings and Faith Message amid Bond Issue Note

Bible readings uplift a faithful reminder that Christ lives in believers and gifts of pardon power peace and joy come as grace. The text urges reaching out with imaginative faith to receive them. A separate item notes a $3,500,000 school bond issue and present bonded indebtedness of the schools at $450,000.

Christ Jesus God

Beebe homestead torn down amid county planning talks

County commissioners inspect the Hilliard Road site from Elyria to the Cuyahoga line while workmen begin demolishing Elyria's Beebe homestead at Broad Street and East Avenue built in 1835 by Artemas Beebe who arrived from Massachusetts with Heman Ely in 1817 The era notes a death rate one third lower than a generation ago.

Elyria Cuyahoga County Beebe Broad Street East Avenue Artemas Beebe HN Massachusetts Heman Ely

Seven Ton Clock Records Time and Celestial Data

Brussels based 19 year old inventor Edgard Heirman unveils a seven ton clock with 144 dials. It displays time day date week month season and year with a leap year device. It shows sunrise and sunset and tides, with plans for moon phases and planetary data.

Brussels Edgard Heirman

Brighton News Notes Holiday Socials and Local Visits

Brighten notes record visiting families and small gatherings. Mr and Mrs Allen Hanes and daughter Arlene were supper guests of Lew Johns in Rochester along with Reta Stone and Ada Johns. Robert Lee bought the O L Rolfe property from Edna Jordan. Fifteen schoolgirls celebrated Lois May Fenners 12th birthday after school at the Fenner home with lunch. Charles and Walter Everson joined Cairymen Stockholders meeting in Cleveland. Clyde Lee of Clarks held visit with Mr and Mrs Clement Green and daughter Betty in Cleveland. Rev H H Patrick spent Valentines Day with relatives in Sparta. Betty Greene and brothers Gordon and George were supper guests of Marjory Lee.

Allen Hanes Arlene Lew Johns Reta Stone Ada Johns Rochester Robert Lee O L Rolfe Edna Jordan Lois May Fenner Homer Fenney Fenner Lois May Charles Walter Everson Cairymen Stockholders Cleveland Clyde Lee Clarksheld Clement Green Betty

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