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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1936
Page
13
The article urges studying the prophets for light on the international scene and emphasizes God’s sovereignty over nations. It argues rulers bow to divine will, cites Ezekiel and Isaiah, and calls readers to faith and personal peacemaking, urging self examination and disciplined living as a path to global peace.
Local committees named to assist farm debt adjustment divisions in Ohio aim to prevent bankruptcies and foreclosures. District meetings will be held in winter to discuss district state and regional Farm Adjustment work with creditors and debtors. Lorain County members include Cyril Maple Lewis Deldrick and others, led by Dr John N Falconer. Lawrence R Young, Regional Specialist, notes voluntary adjustment can save distressed operators as farm values rise but debt burdens grow.
Professor J Enrique Zanetti a former lieutenant colonel in the American chemical warfare service argues that poison gas cannot annihilate great cities. He notes only three of the WWI agents were used at the end with mustard gas as the main casualty medium. He says mustard gas is liquid not gas and 12,000 tons caused 350,000 casualties with 9,000 deaths. He concludes that air drops on cities would differ and street cleaners could wash much of it away.
The Chamber of Commerce of New York State held an essay contest on Why Am I Being Given An Education. Girls captured 11 of 12 major awards, with three young contestants ages 17, 17, and 13 delivering winning entries. A Brooklyn boy was among the few male finalists.
A company president warns stockholders that taxes exceed dividend payments, arguing higher taxes raise prices and affect the cost of goods. He cites large and small businesses facing heavier tax bills, which must be borne by Mr and Mrs John Citizen. News, Applington, Ia.
In a Tennessee murder trial the defense asked jurors their weight, seating those 175 pounds and above. Most weighed about 200 pounds. The tactic aimed at leniency failed as the fat jurors found the defendant guilty of murder in the second degree and recommended a 15 year sentence. The piece argues jurors should be chosen for intelligence and honesty, not physique.
A Southridge Evening News column laments a vast pool of employables aged 18 to 29 who have education but lack job-specific skills. It urges revival of apprenticeships, school reform, and closer cooperation between educators and manufacturers to fix long-standing errors and adapt to rapid changes, noting Congress faces war costs and future policy.
A column of New York scenes and gossip chronicling Warfield, Kaufman, Parker, and many artists. It notes the Lambs dinner, Kilburns, Christy, Brown, and Horan among studios, fashion, and social doings. A brief memory of WWI, 1920s events, and notable births closes with biographical notes.
A list of anniversaries notes Julien Dubuque, Marshal Ney, Isaac Newton, Oakes Ames, Sir Aubrey De Vere, Louisa Lane Drew, George W. Melville, Jacob Schiff, Thomas Paine, and the Penny Postnag Act, with brief details on birth, death, or notable actions. It includes references to the Union Pacific Railway effort, a Philadelphia publication of Common Sense, and a Brooklyn streetcar strike beginning in 1895.
The text urges a blend of determined purpose and adaptability to become a leader. It warns that ego and vanity, if unchecked, may hinder popularity, but with restraint, strong potential for success is clear.
Congressman Don W. Harter writes to commissioners expressing hope the CCC drainage camp on Gulf road will not be disbanded. Commissioner John E. Davidson notes the camp’s service to the county and advocates its continuation.
Elyria board of education organized for the year last night electing W. N. Gates president and W. H. Watts vice president while re electing S. S. Rockwood as clerk. Residents consider closing the local post office on Sundays as larger city offices do. Many Elyrians note Sunday mail requests come from children seeking mail for neighbors with permission, with children often not knowing the recipient’s initials.
The planning committee urged buying land on the east side of the Black River north of East Falls to enlarge Cascade Park and to create a Washington Avenue entrance. It also recommended constructing two footbridges across the river. Local concerns mention circulating counterfeit ten dollar bills and Lorain’s claim of the smallest G. A. R. post with only five members.
The Lorain County audit shows last year's total operating costs for city village and rural schools at 2 931 496. Elyria schools spent 824 280, Lorain 992 468, Oberlin 137 960, and the county school system 976 687. The Ohio National Guard has leased the Eady property behind McCarvel's jewelry store for a temporary armory while seeking a state built facility.
A congressman wrote to Emergency Conservation Work director Robert Fechner urging to preserve the local camp. He also informed Davidson of his action. The camp has been active in improving ditches across the county with little cost to benefiting property owners.
A list of transfers including F C Billings to Agnes Stark on Avon Belden Road Ridgeville Twp Sears Roebuck to Henry E Winter on Hole Street Avon Village Paul Slamina to City of Lorain sublet 63 Brass Company Lorain Boeck to Helen Dombrosky on Erie Street Elyria Carlson to H K Biggs executor part of Lot 56 La Grange Village Sheriff deed to Depositors Mortgage Loan Co 30 acres on North and South Highway Eaton Twp Kelling to Elizabeth Sullivan on Furnace Street Elyria Chotek to Edna Marie Case on Lake Road Sheffield Lake Village J B Squire to County Lorain on Hadaway Street Carlisle Twp Wilson Properties Co to County Lorain on Oberlin Road Carlisle Twp Eliza Haywood to Deposittors Mortgage Loan Co on East River Street and other property War is a legacy to man from his animalstic past.
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