Grin and Bear It by Lichty
A humorous vignette quips about politicians and revenue efforts. A wife dismisses a suitor by saying his heart was marble, while noting how statesmen should focus on improving the world rather than squeezing revenue.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1938
Page
13
A humorous vignette quips about politicians and revenue efforts. A wife dismisses a suitor by saying his heart was marble, while noting how statesmen should focus on improving the world rather than squeezing revenue.
By CLAUD NORTH CHRISMAN MD this piece explains tonsils as immune glands, how they trap bacteria, and when removal is safer. It details acute tonsillitis symptoms such as fever sore throat and swollen white spots, potential complications like rheumatic fever and heart infection, and notes that chronic or enlarged tonsils should be removed.
A pedestrian is struck by a falling brick from a building site, prompting a wary boast from workers. The scene unfolds with the man calling out to the crew, who coolly reply that more bricks remain to come. The exchange ends with no injury report and a hint of ongoing site activity.
Radio schedule from 1938 lists WTAM and WADC programs with a mix of comedy, music, news, and variety acts. Notable entries include Dick Tracy, Orphan Annie, Barry Wood, Al Pearce, Ed G Hobinson, Jack Oakie, and Henry Goodman. The lineup features news and sports segments, orchestras, bands, and talk shows through the evening with multiple time slots and program notes.
The La Grange High PTA will sponsor a basketball banquet for the squad and their guests on Saturday evening March 12. A banquet committee led by Bob Kelner Lyle Smith Frank Lupinski Carl Martin Ronald Davidson and J L Oppelt will oversee arrangements.
Carlisle plans a Wednesday afternoon event from 2 to 4 o'clock to dedicate the newly decorated LaPorte M. E. Church basement. Group One of the Ladies Aid to serve a George Washington Silver Tea. The program, sponsored by the Young People's Choir, features a skit by Mrs. Clarence Beazel, pianist, and Mrs. E. E. Dettman, soprano soloist, with songs by Mrs. B. H. Long.
La Grange Boy Scout Troop 118 meets with Fireland Area field rep R. G. Newcomb to set a court of Review for Feb 22 at 7 30 pm and a March 8 court of Honor for Parent Teacher Association program. Candidates listed for Second Class and Tenderfoot roles. Scout Master Clifford Brooks oversees.
Miss Dolores Schneider daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Schneider of Norman avenue married LeRoy Walker son of Mr Walker of Lakewood at St Christopher s church in Rocky River by Father Patterson at 9 o clock Wednesday morning The bride wore aquamarine suit with brown accessories A corsage of valley and gardenias Best man was Louis Walker of Lakewood Bridesmaid Pauline Kerr wore beige suit with du bonnet accessories A three course dinner followed at the bride s parents home Guests included Marjorie Walker Lilian Woods Robert Dechant Arthur Theisen John Steffn and others The newlyweds left for a motor trip through the Southern States
Suburban calendar lists community gatherings in Avon Lake New London Litchfield and nearby towns. Activities include card party at P M Huntington United Church Bible class at Lake Avenue School Scout and Grange meetings and church group programs with dates times and locations.
Rochester Women’s Civic Club gathers for an all day event in the Methodist church with a special anniversary program. Frances Ackert will lead an extension meeting at 10 30 a m at the home of Mrs P L Chambers Gulf Road. Congregational Church Ladies hold annual Colonial Tea with needlework display at church parlors.
Congregational church ladies host a Sufi program at 6 30 PM. Epworth League skating in Elyria. Carlisle East Carlisle Women’s Club meets at Chestnut Ridge. Chatham Grange at the school 2 30 PM. Cla r k sheaf Farmery Institute closes Thursday with 9 AM opening. Columbia Ladies Aid birthday dinner at noon. Grafton Luncheon Club all day meeting with Mrs Burt Schaefer. Grafton Women’s Missionary Society Thursday afternoon with Mrs Edith Howard. Eaton Circle No 7 Ladies Aid dinner at Mrs Walter Cornish home. program and talk on Personal Appearance by Mrs C Hawk of North Olmsted. La Grange Wistaria Club luncheon 11 36 AM with Mrs F D Hastings. Lake Avenue North Elyria Grange meeting. Litchfield South Street Division L B serves school lunch at noon in annex. New London Alumni Association dance 8 30 PM at high school. Pittsfield Ladies Society Community Church home of Mrs Jim Davidson Thursday afternoon. Spencer class in Spanish continues.
A 73-year-old newspaper clipping contains Washingtons prayer titled The Daily Sacrifice, published February 8 1866, read in local churches that year and presented to the Chronicle Telegram by Mrs A G Huber. The item quotes Washingtons supplication to Almighty God asking guidance, protection, repentance, and dedication to service.
G H Poesch of Ohio State University lectured on greenhouse flower diseases at the third Lorain County Mower Growers meeting held Wednesday night at the Elyria YoMWoC. The program focused on a study of greenhouse flower ills.
Fredric March stars as Jean Lafitre the swashbuckling King of the Pirates in The Bure cancer now showing at the Capitol Theatre.
A new type of newspaper story is promised with the opening of A Girl With Ideas tomorrow at Rivoli Theatre. The production showcases a different approach to storytelling, drawing curiosity from local audiences and theatergoers.
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