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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1940
Page
8
A column features notes on meteor fragments, historic figures, and letters. It mentions Katharine Hepburn and Katharine Cornell spelling, Henry To Alvens of Wansar, Savannah residents, and a Weatherstone era cast, with references to Starr, Rockefeller, and Williamsburg.
Toby searches Middleport docks for a seaworthy launch to find Sara and Curt Carrington amid a storm. He follows clues across Gul Rock and Ketchams Bay, spotting a harbor boat named Jenny with three men aboard as the search tightens.
Chrysler's Dodge division allocates about 1000 square feet at the 1940 Road Show of the American Road Builders Association in the International Amphitheater Chicago January 29 to February 2. It will display the 11 2 ton 105 inch wheelbase Cab Over Engine chassis a conventional 11 2 ton 133 inch wheelbase with a dump body and a 3 ton 152 inch wheelbase dump body.
Chrysler announces the Highlander as a new version of the New Yorker and Windsor One. Davia A Wallace, president of Chrysler Sales Division, highlights plaid upholstery and moleskin trim, along with pleated seats. The Highlander is presented amid Chrysler’s ongoing styling and engineering developments, including two door upholstery and engine testing advances.
Studebaker engineers emphasize the Champion carburetor and fuel metering to boost economy. Dealers note that proper operation and careful driving under varied road conditions can reduce fuel use and save money.
The Ford Rotunda became a major tourist draw in 1930s Detroit, drawing 783,000 visitors with 162,865 touring the Rouge plant. The 1200 acre complex features large murals, dioramas, animated maps, and moon pictures. Foreign travelers from 46 countries visited, from Yugoslavia to Ireland.
Philadelphia schools will begin lectures on records next year under superintendent Dr Stoddard. The program aims to replace textbooks in some cases and will cover English and health topics with scene material.
Editor's note profiles Leo T Crowley head of the FDIC since 1934. The piece praises his steady, discreet leadership that safeguarded deposits during bank crises, guiding the agency through制度 reforms and the 1933 collapse aftermath while detailing his modest, private persona and lifelong commitment to public service.
Oberlin the Oberli Golf Club will hold its annual dinner Wednesday January 24 at the Oberlin Inn at 1 30 pm after the stockholders annual meeting. A Mister resident Oberlin golfer will give a talk on the club history and golfing experiences, followed by a movies program. Members and spouses are invited. tickets from Dr Carick treasurer G M domes, the Oberlin Inn, Oberlin Savings Bank and Peo ster Bank. Out of town orders should be sent to G M Tarns, Treasurer. Reservations due by January 22.
Opinion argues for positive methods to prove intoxication in courts noting repeated acquittals for drunken driving. Cites 1938 fatal accident data and a Northwestern study showing higher alcohol presence among drivers in accidents versus random controls. Emphasizes evidence and clearer standards.
Scientific tests determine blood or urine alcohol percentages and alert that under 0.5 percent shows normal behavior, 0.5 to 1.5 percent worsens traits, and above 1.5 percent causes clear impairment. India has strict limits. Indiana and Maine mirror related laws. Tests can be used in accidents and court, with quantities noted for typical effects. Individual reactions vary widely.
A boy was arrested on a reckless driving charge after a car ran over a fire hose at 10:45 pm yesterday near Friestrert Seile. Fire crews responded to a fire on Lake entenue as two fires were extinguished. The youth was turned over to juvenile authorities.
Lorain Chapter No 20 Disabled American Veterans will hold an open meeting at 1054 Broadway Lorain at 3 pm Monday speakers include Clinton Kra mer state commander of the DAV and George F Farling national service officer with DAV offices in Cleveland New laws expanding benefits for wartime disabled veterans will be explained and the national legislative program of the DAV discussed Roy Stackhouse adjutant invites widows and families of veterans to attend.
A 16 year old boy was arrested at 311 Fifth Street at 750 pm for peeping into windows. He admitted having peeped on eight to ten other occasions in the area. Police noted multiple complaints of window peeping over the past two weeks. The youth was turned over to juvenile authorities and will appear in juvenile court with his father.
Multiple Wellington Jonzo S Green and Dr Paul Wilkinson lead Sunday schools at 9 30 with morning worship at 10 43 and 10 45. Epworth League and teen services follow. ministers announce topics including A Greater Than Solomon. First Baptist, First Congregational, and St Patricks churches list 6 30 and 7 30 evening services with various speakers and topics. A fellowship dinner follows a service in church basements.
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