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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1940
Page
4
The Loram County sheriff proposes sixteen cents per prisoner meal and to hire his own cook while retaining the jail matron. The plan, discussed with county commissioners, highlights waste, possible meal service changes, and the need for economical operation as county funds tighten and demands for tax relief grow.
A tribute to William Edgar Borah the long serving senator whose death closes an 83 year career. He was known as the Lion of Idaho for his independence, plain speech, and vigilant insistence on duty. His passing leaves a leadership gap in Washington.
In Oberlin, more than half of the 107 graduates in the Oberlin Graduate School of Theology are active preachers while pursuing studies. Sixty one students preach while studying, with several others in religious education and missionary work. Many serve multiple churches across northern Ohio and Michigan, continuing a century-old tradition of student pulpit work and occasional distant assignments.
Readings for Saturday January 20 reflect on not worrying about tomorrow and doing what one can. The article lists local churches and officials, clergy, and educational figures in Lorain County, with notices of meetings, entertainments, baptisms, and civic events. It mentions a new 200 mile pipeline in Hungary carrying air from Lispeelds to Budapest.
The Huntington Trustee Board met Monday afternoon in the Town Hall in regular session to discuss local governance matters and upcoming community projects.
Elyria Savings Bla. Fri. Jan. 19 1940 bid asked list shows Andwur Mort Bs 26 OW Colson VW T C ww 21 Tepositors Mort Bs 142 O W Elyria Tel Comm 140 O W Marshaw Chem Comm 17 19 O PLS 7% Pid Ww 11s 6% Pid 105 109 Fayah 9 98 Stand Screw
Today marks anniversaries and birthdays of notable figures across history. Names include Richard H. Lee Anson Jones Nathaniel Po Willis David Wilmot William Larrabee Lindbergh’s father and more, alongside listed birthdays for Ischa Elman Josef Hofmann Samuel Ordway Harold Grasce Archbishop Mitty Ruth Denis Richard LeGallienne and J Hugh Jackson.
Galloping grandpa Charlie Hart from England claims to have run over 750000 meters since age 16 and 30 miles daily for 20 days at 73. He vows to outpace any challenger in an endurance contest as a father of two. Edward Leo Harris, Pittsburgh, pursues a PhD while teaching chemistry at Wilberforce. 1937 brings his degree and department head appointment. Tomorrow.
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