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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1937
Page
4
Historical Ohio newspaper item from January 9 1937 notes General Motors bids. Publication details include Elyria Lorain County origin with pricing and mail rates. It references the Lorain County Printing & Publishing Co and editor Clare George.
Nebraska shifts from a bicameral to a unicameral legislature under Senator George Norris. The piece traces the history of two-chamber systems in Britain, the U.S. and elsewhere, noting potential benefits and risks. It asks whether Nebraska’s single-house lawmaking can avoid inter-house gridlock and lobbying pitfalls, while other states watch closely.
The incoming administration faces over twenty vacancies and temporary holds in key posts. No Undersecretaries of State or Treasury, January 20 resignation of Assistant Attorney General John Dickinson, and long vacant roles such as Second Assistant Secretary of Labor, Comptroller General, and Director of the Budget. Multiple ambassadorial and agency vacancies persist as the administration seeks capable appointees amidst better private sector pay.
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia celebrates his seventy-ninth birthday and prepares to begin another six-year term in the United States Senate. Despite age, he remains vigorous, combative, and principled, earning the moniker the Unreconstructed Rebel as he faces duties, speeches, and committee work with steady resolve.
A humorous note on automotive ignorance shows both women and men poorly understand car internals. The piece contrasts today's average American with 100 years ago, suggesting less familiarity with tools and repair, while noting reliance on gas pedal and steering wheel.
A column of lighthearted vignettes from New York Day by Day by 0. C. McIntyre. The writer offers humorous jabs at public figures, actors, critics, and social observations, including remarks on Chief Justice Hughes and Brooks Atkinson, plus quirky personal anecdotes and aphorisms about fashion, travel, and luck.
A reflective reminiscence on rodeos performers paid fairly, Fosdick radio sermons, Bach Bach generation, I Love Louisa tune, Brock Pemberton quitting a good salary, and first press table notes at a Gompers speech. The narrative recalls the Carpathia Lusitania rescue, editors, reporters, and admired writers while tracing career milestones and personal anecdotes.
A collage of names, plays, and social moments from McNaught Syndicates including Beluga caviar, Clare Luce, Edna Ferber’s niece in a play, Bing Crosby on TV, and snapshots of public figures such as Mayor La Guardia and Clark Gable. The piece blends literary notes, fashion jabs, and social trivia with light humor.
List of notable birth anniversaries noting Isaac Backus 1724 in Norwich Conn scholar and liberty advocate died 1806 Alexander K McClure 1828 publisher and political figure born Perry County Pa died 1909 Julius C Burrows 1837 Kalamazoo lawyer congressman senator born Erie County Pa died 1915 John Knowles Paine 1839 Harvard music professor teacher within the period segment
An art figure born in Portland Maine died 1906. Samuel B M Young, a 61 private turned lieutenant general in 1903, born Pittsburgh, died Helena Montana 1924. William W Kimball, rear admiral and submarine pioneer born Paris Maine, died January 26 1930.
The excerpt recalls key events with years and places including Connecticut ratifying the Constitution as the fifth state in 1788, Blanchard's 1783 balloon ascent in Philadelphia before Washington, Detroit East Coast mail service in 1831, the Star of the West Civil War incident in 1861, the 1918 Brest-Litovsk peace treaty, and 1919 Berlin’s suppression of communists under Ebert.
Carrie Chapman Catt of New Rochelle New York leader of women born at Ripon Wisconsin 78 years ago Emily N Blair of Washington DC writer lecturer born at Joplin Missouri 60 years ago Richard Halliburton travel book author born at Brownsville Tennessee 37 years ago Dr John B Watson of New York noted psychologist born at Greenville South Carolina 59 years ago Rear Admiral Emory S Land the Navy s Chief Constructor born 58 years ago Rev Ivan Lee Holt of St Louis noted clergyman born at DeWitt Arkansas 51 years ago Giovanni Papini Italian writer born 56 years ago
The horoscope notes an early aggressive mood giving way to self reliance and original thinking. It suggests the potential to stand alone against opposition and hints at an artistic tempered mind. A fixed purpose and adaptable skill may position you as a leader, provided vanity does not derail your focus.
Oberlin announces changes to the Philip B Sherman book collection awards with two divisions. Seniors compete for a $25 prize for building a library over four years while four $5 prizes are offered to members of each class for the best current year collection. Entries require ownership of books and evidence of intelligent knowledge in the student’s interests.
Reading focuses on boldness and access through faith in Christ Jesus. It highlights Paul’s preaching of the riches of Christ and God’s wisdom, urging readers to study Christ’s mind to gain true life. The note contrasts worldly knowledge with faith and access through Jesus as the door.
Oberlin announces the Peace Institute to be held next June with three lecturers. Laurence H. Duggan of the U S Department of State will lecture on Latin American relations. Dr Raymond Buell of New York and Dr Oscar Jasci of Oberlin will present courses on Causes of War and Proposed Roads to Peace.
Dr W D Cairns head of Oberlin Mathematics Dept elected Vice President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Chairman of the Mathematics section during Christmas vacation He is also re elected Secretary Treasurer of the Mathematical Association of America news notes his reception and potential for future success
Junior Hi Chapel in Amherst Ohio Friday morning featured by Mrs Ethel Eppley and Evelyn Rehl. Dorothy Brucker read scripture. Numbers included dance by Henry Sharp and Garlord Cruze. Elaine Bruce led impromptu playlet with Betty Barris and Ruth Riddle. Twenty pupil cast presented The Inaudible Breakfast. Marjorie Brill read Ripley's Believe It or Not. Evelyn Thomas played accordion. Skating party announced for Rainbow Gardens Elyria Monday evening. N S Hearn announced. Group singing followed by pantomime The Froth of the Liquid Jade. Japanese tea ceremony by Peggy Wesbecher Dorothy Michael Priscilla Varga Thelma Schieferstein Beverly Bruce.
Mrs Glen Horst of New Philadelphia occupies the pulpit at Foursquare church and will speak Sunday morning on A Garment of Praise and Sunday evening on The Meanest Man in the World The men's Prayer service is set for this evening at Arthur Gringle's home in Brownhelm.
Mrs Henry Wolczikowski of Mi nerva street hosted Cloverleaf Club members Friday afternoon for a social gathering.
Oberlin College professor Louis Lord retires as president of the American Archaeological Institute. Headquarters move from Goodrich House to New York. Clarence Ward, secretary of Allen Memorial Art Building, also retires effective January 1, with Ward acting in Greece this year. Officers had been based in Oberlin since August 1932 after Lord’s election.
NEW STRAITSVILLE. An underground coal fire burning for over fifty years is predicted to burn out in 150 to 200 years. Dr. Carl Watson, state WPA administrator, says three fireproof barriers will isolate the six mile area to protect millions of tons of coal, allowing the fire to reach the barriers and extinguish itself.
Three tables of five hundred were in play with high score trophy awarded to Mrs. C. F. Schroeder, second to Mrs. C. A. Lauer and third to Mrs. Fred Ruth. Following several games, the hostess served a luncheon to 12 members. In three weeks the group will meet with Mrs. Fred Ruth on Forest Street.
Dub Deck members met on Thursday evening with Miss Emma Dreschler on North Ridge road. Bridge provided diversion with first honors to Miss Helen Roemer and second to Mrs. A Zalinski. Refreshments were served at small tables to several guests including Hulda Berger Helen Roemer Mrs Earl Rockwood Mrs Frederick Berger Mrs Herman Short and the hostess.
Installation of officers for the church council and various organizations will be a feature of Sunday morning services at St Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. Holy Communion will be observed and Rev Schmidt will preach on The Secret of Christian Life.
Elmer Johnson Post of American Legion met in regular session at Town Hall. After routine business, plans for a novelty dance were discussed. The affair will be held January 29 in Eagle Hall.
A hospital notice reports discharge for Friday for Mrs. Sophie Glowaski of South Amherst. The brief item notes the patient accompanied by care staff and emphasizes the scheduled release from hospital care.
Medieval Icelandic sport saw horses pitted by owners in a ritual duel with stallions urged to rear and bite one another, a brutal display reflecting the era's fascination with equine combat and spectacle.
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