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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1939
Page
7
The Elyria library and vicinity set a new high in book circulation, with 171,035 loans last year, up 32,385 from 1937 and about 20,000 over the 1932 record. Active readers totaled 8,571, including 731 new registrations, while 4,146 books were added to the collection and three new services expanded access.
The piece recalls Franklin D. Roosevelt's shift to resume relations with Soviet Russia after 1934, contrasting with earlier U.S. refusals over Russia's conduct. It criticizes the handling of claims, religious suppression, and subversive campaigns, noting alleged double standards and ongoing tensions in foreign policy.
Fragmentary notice references Rakows Orch and a Modern Living Girl from Mair Ritchen Kwiz ao Oberlin Woosier Hop Vick OHeron Club matinee town meeting dey Injor Bowes. Names Carl George Manny Landers Lopez Orch Henry Ringin cab Calloway appear in unreadable context.
Lake Avenue Grange and Lake Avenue and Gulf Road home economics groups met at Lake Avenue School for an Everyday Electricity project session with eleven Lake Avenue and three Gulf Road members present. Frances Eckert led the program on electrical appliance care and hazards. Next Lake Avenue School meeting date to be announced. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Lauck of Painesville and others from Lorain Cleveland Canal Fulton Lakewood Elyria and Lorain area.
New London women plan to attend a demonstration as part of ongoing lectures on Home Management in Huron. The event continues a series aimed at educating residents on household management and civic participation.
Jules Sanford seeks Peter Day in Scottsville to explain the Marstons plot and clears the air with Day. Day plans to depart after a stormy pursuit up a muddy trail, then reveals a new play idea inspired by the episode. Sibyl unknowingly deepens the rift but Day remains wary, while Jules resolves to tell Day the truth about Sibyl. The scene ends with Day ready to move on, and the two men sharing a wary reconciliation.
County cooperation with Mabel G. Fernald Home Demonstration Agent presents a Vegetable Cookers demonstration at Mrs. G W Hibbard's home on Friday afternoon January 1% at 1 30 p m. The program outlines flavors and food values of vegetables and various preparation methods. Open to all, good attendance urged.
The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid Society will be held at the home of Mrs. V C a on Thursday January 12 at 2 30 PM The devotional exercises will be in charge of Mrs Jesse Luxon and roll call will be answered with quotations based on the word For sake Assistant hostesses will be Mrs Co E Ward Mrs T P Lilley Mrs Leo Morse and Mrs Evert Hart man.
A contemporary figure notes that roughly two thousand Europeans and Americans reside in Siam. The estimate reflects a sizable expatriate community amid ongoing activity in the country.
The Theatres Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy star in the Technicolor film version of Victor Herbert operetta Sweethearts opening Thursday at the Rivoli Theatre.
A Capitol Theatre screening blends comedy and football in Up The River. The film follows a prison background and promises laughter as it debuts this Thursday at Capitol Theatre.
Community groups from Avon Lake Grafton and nearby towns schedule meetings installations dinners and social events. Girl Scouts Boy Scouts PTA Grange Ladies Aid and other clubs meet at schools churches and town halls with times ranging from afternoon through evening.
Robert Wilcox of Elyria has been chosen as male lead in Baldwin Wallace College’s musical comedy We’ll Bix You Up set for Friday. The junior impressed with rare singing and acting talent after playing Cassio in Othello. The student produced show follows last year’s Co-ed Fever and is expected to draw a large audience.
Penfield PTA meets at the school at 8. Rochester Mizpah Class of the M E Sunday School gathers at 2 p.m. Spencer Men's Brotherhood hears Rabbi Lothar Lubash of Elyria Thursday evening at the M F E Church. Carlisle East Carlisle Mother Singers hold a special session at the school at 8 p.m. La Grange Circle No 3 of the M F Church meets with Mrs Saddler all day Thursday. Avon Lake Townsend Club meets at Park Hall at 8 p.m.
Friday schedule lists Father’s Night at Carlisle P T A meeting at six P M with Manhattan Lengel in charge and refreshments. Huntington Grange No 204 hosts a town hall dance Friday night with public invited. Kiwanis Ladies meet on Porter Road at 12:50. Spencer W H M S of the M E Church meets at the Brown home on Birks Road Friday afternoon. A fire box opening is noted at South Ridge. Sunday school class meats with Mrs Clarence Hale Friday evening. Russia’s two year card for career families law is declared in force in Vouron reducing divorces.
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