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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1938
Page
10
The article praises Lorain County for its strong horse breeding scene and recognizes the Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association. About 500 attendees at a Brighton banquet show broad public interest in horses, with local champions and pride in local stock.
The National Safety Council warns 1938 could see 45000 traffic deaths, based on a 6 percent rise last year. The group urges strict law enforcement and continued public education while stressing that responsibility ultimately lies with every driver to obey rules and respect others on the road.
The American Iron and Steel Institute estimates modern civilization rests on steel in everyday use totaling 954 million tons, about 17 000 pounds per person. It notes steel’s role in autos cans bed springs and countless products, while calling this a general informational aside.
A manuscript rescued from a waste basket was presented to the British Museum and now shown by the British National Library. Nora Norton an American woman saved Kipling's Recessional, urging its publication and preservation as a national treasure for Britain.
The Williamsport Pennsylvanian notes preliminary census figures show about eight percent idle in small towns 500 to 2,500 people, lower than national thirty percent in cities over 5,000. It argues rural areas suffer less pain, citing steadier pace and greater peace amid economic strain.
The article discusses Donald Richberg returning to White House counsel roles and pushing moderate cooperation between government and industry. It notes his support for enforceable fair practice codes and free information exchange under FTC guidance, alongside demands to abolish child labor and set a minimum wage hour standard. It contrasts Richberg with Robert H. Jackson and outlines factional dynamics among labor and business leaders, plus political implications for Roosevelt’s 1940 bid.
A brief note marks the 1743 birth of John Fitch in Hartford, a Trenton silversmith and metal craftsman noted as a pioneer of the West. He built four steamboats before Fulton, portrayed as brave yet unhappy and unlucky.
A compact chronicle lists figures born or died from 1798 to 1935 including John C. Fremont Stonewall Jackson Nelson Morris Helen Gardener Zelda Sears and others. It notes Charles M’Carthy’s skull drinking cup and waves of events from 1842 petition in Haverhill to 1933 Hauptmann trial findings along with occasional misfortunes and achievements.
A notice seeks a man aging partner to join a business marked by a tension between convention and innovation. The firm aims to channel ideas into tangible achievement before opportunities pass, with the advertisement noting a copyright constraint.
A devotional fragment cites Romans 6 1 14 teaching that the old man was crucified with Christ to destroy the body of sin so that believers may walk in newness of life. It reflects on understanding sin's power and daily surrender.
The writer reflects on Jesus as mankind's moral pioneer and links his suffering to the broader idea that pioneers in science, exploration, and religion endure sacrifice for others. He cites Captain Scott, Walter Reed, Mallory, Irvine, and Henry Sloane Coffin to illustrate that progress hinges on suffering and death to sins, culminating in Christ’s life and example.
Avon residents report Mrs. George Nagel hosted the Pleasant Hour club on Wednesday. Mrs. Weiler and Mrs. Gervis Gates won high scores in the card games. Refreshments followed. The group will be entertained in two weeks by Mrs. Charles Wagner.
Miss Clara Lescher hosted a six o'clock dinner in honor of her brother Fred Lescher from Elyria. After the meal the group played cards with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lescher of Ridgeville, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schroeder of Amherst, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lescher, Miss Clara Lescher, and Simon May of Avon in attendance.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Allie Nagel at Elyria Memorial hospital Wednesday morning. Mr and Mrs Fred Dambach and daughter May visited Miss Kate Dechant recently. Mrs Will Barr visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker Penfield Thursday afternoon. Curt Knight, previously at home here, is improving. The Boys and Girls Club of the Baptist S S will have their party at the Baptist Church dining room Monday evening Jan 23. Funeral services for Mrs Noves were held at Holy Trinity Church Thursday morning.
China inaugurates its first truck manufacturing plant in Shanghai marking a milestone for domestic industry. The facility aims to boost local production capacity and support regional logistics demands. Local officials attended the ceremony and executives highlighted investment and job creation.
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