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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1936
Page
11
The piece discusses how nervousness and mental strain, as illustrated by a writer's phrase describing a friend, highlight the need to understand the nervous system. It links literary references, notably Macbeth, to real neurological diseases such as neuritis and neuralgias, stressing awareness of nerve tissue, centers, and sheaths for health.
The piece argues that common nervousness stems from overfilled lives and too many choices rather than disease. It cites a young man placed in responsibility as a case of jitters, urging sympathy and avoidance of sensational labeling. It concludes most so called nervous wrecks are neuroses from irritable circumstances, not disease.
A famed neurologist notes that three quarters of people seeking physicians are nervous cases. They pursue two or more advisers, risking quacks and gadget peddlers who offer only temporary relief. Psychological rather than medical relief is often required as studies show nerve wreckage rarely stems from actual manual overwork. Vocational therapy and hands-on routine work can sometimes salvage an unruly nervous system.
Henrietta Miller of Sullivan and Coon Saltzman of Camden visited the Borns Sunday afternoon. Fred Krieg reported a horse loss recently. Rev S Kaetzel and daughters Marian and Esther were Elyria visitors Monday. Oscar Schneider of Berea and Mrs. Leo Kimmel called on Mrs Anna Wyttenbach Sunday. Walter Angersbach and family visited Mrs Margaret Peck in Brownhelm Sunday. Mrs John Bauman and Ruth Date shopped in Elyria Saturday. Chauncey Currier and family were Sunday guests at his parents’ home.
Charles A Beard, famed Columbia Teachers College historian, denounces threats to liberty in American schools as “witch-burners” at a St. Louis conference while wife Mary Ritter Beard, a PhD and author, argues future progress for women and critiques male historians. The Hoosier-born scholaress, 60, lives in New Milford with children Miriam and William.
Mrs C H Currier and family and others called on Mrs John Berger at Amherst Hospital Sunday evening. Families including Hartman M Holzhauer in Birmingham and several Cleveland visitors spent Sunday with local hosts, with a Kipton business trip noted and multiple calls on Knox and Becker families in Camden and Brownhelm.
Valley City residents Mrs E C Haddock and son from Medina join Mr and Mrs Reed McClure of New Philadelphia as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Lasch. Visitors Bertha Schaeffer David Perkins from Youngstown and Rosa Scheffer Jeanne and Marie Schaeffer from Cleveland spent the weekend at Earl A Tick’s home. Thelma Steck, student at Capital University Columbus, broke a bone in her foot while playing basketball. Mrs Russell Hammon is ill at home. Mrs George Bauer returns from Berea Hospital where she had been for two weeks and is recovering nicely. The Dramatic club play The Black Heifer, postponed, will be presented tomorrow night.
Practical advice on posture and chest appearance. Emphasizes carrying the chest high, breathing deeply, and exercises to strengthen shoulder neck and back muscles. Includes kneeling backbend, abdominal pull, arm swings, and notes gradual progress may take months.
A mother learns a crying child can be quieted with a policeman’s threat, but warns the tactic is a poor, temporary fix. The piece argues against fear-based control and favors calm, reasoned guidance to avoid creating fearsome bogeymen.
Buick plans a vigorous spring sales offensive with expanded advertising and promotions to lift March and April volume. W F Hufstader Lays out plans to regional zone and assistant zone managers from across the United States after a dealer tour. Also notes strong January February Buick results despite sub zero weather and highlights Safe Vision headlamp with rightward beam shift for glare reduction.
Seventeen members of a cult identified as Jehovah's Witnesses were expelled from Dixon California for opposing the oath of allegiance to the United States and the flag salute during school ceremonies. The move reflects local enforcement of civic rituals in public schools.
Chrysler engineers address night driving hazards with the 1936 Safe Vision headlamp. Designed to provide a strong long distance beam while adequately lighting both sides, it helps drivers maintain safe speeds without outdriving their lights.
The 1936 Terraplane’s popular safety features include a radial safety control system with a front axle moving in a vertical arc aided by two drop forged torque rods. Tru Line steering benefits from the front end design and front springs mainly handling road shock. A duo automatic hydraulic brake system backs each hydraulic application with mechanical brakes only in emergencies.
New London February 29 The annual Father and Son banquet of the nineteenth I O O F district will be held here in April with a membership drive to surpass last year's forty new members. Rudy Snyder has appointed committees for the district meeting entertainment John L Cassell chairman and reception Preston Golding chairman.
Mrs. Jesse W Reeley traveled from Portsmouth Virginia after attending the graduation of the Navy Training Hospital. Her son Wilbur completed preliminary hospital training requirements and Reeley has been transferred to the Navy hospital at Chelsea Massachusetts for further duties.
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the First M E church will observe Founder's Day on March 4 at the home of Mrs. O M Grissinger. A special program has been arranged with assistant hostesses Mrs D B Barnes, Mrs A Barrett, and Mrs H R Culbertson.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. for Richard Eugene Hartley aged one year eight months who died at his home Thursday morning. Burial followed at Grove Street cemetery. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hartley a sister Marian and grandparents and great grandparents.
Families of most Florence Nightingale post members in Toledo receive a double bonus. Many members are war nurses married to veterans, increasing support for veterans and their households.
Hope Kansas report from Fire Chief J. H. Korrow notes there were zero fires in Hope last year and emphasizes local fire prevention efforts and readiness. The comment frames Hope’s fire department as vigilant and proactive amid stable conditions.
Oldsmobile reports rising sales and wide approval for the Eight, noting its roominess, luxury, and low price. Vice President D E Ralston cites customer letters praising the car after its 1936 introduction, highlighting engineers and an eight cylinder motor as key strengths.
Dodge Division chief engineer George B. Allen discusses cold weather starting and engine performance. He notes that Dodge engines are tested in laboratories reaching forty degrees below zero to study starting robustness, power delivery, and fuel economy under winter conditions. Engineers and mechanics wear extreme cold expedition gear during these tests.
Detroit Feb 29 E J Hunt notes continuous development in automobile manufacturing has pushed scientists to develop finer instruments to measure machining accuracy. He cites the need for more delicate devices to ensure parts meet tighter tolerances in modern cars.
The author argues against Agricultural Adjustment Act price supports and production curtailment, warning that reducing output harms overall prosperity and could extend preferential treatment to more crops. He notes historical expansions of control to cattle, sugar beets, rye, flax, barley, peanuts, and potatoes, urging consideration of broad supply needs over protectionism.
University of Michigan technologists designed the profilograph to measure bore smoothness in Plymouth factory cylinders. A light beam, mirror, and diamond needle detect movement as small as one millionth of an inch, magnified 5000 times, with an inch enlarging to 416 feet. Separately, Chico, California reports Ku Klux Klan tactics using letters to warn traffic violators that they are being watched by the group “13.”
Oysters have been planted in Valdez Bay and Ketchikan as experiments show Alaska waters suit oyster growth. Sponsors expect robust development if the beds are kept clear of starfish, their natural enemies, marking the start of a new Alaskan oyster industry.
In England a novel housing option emerges where full railway coaches are rented as homes. The converted coaches are brought to site on short spurs from main lines, providing ready furnished living spaces with every detail prepared for occupancy.
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