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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1950
Page
10
A lengthy homage to James B. Seward praising his character and public service as he retires after 47 years with Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co. Born and long active in Elyria, he combined banking with civic church and fraternal work, earning neighborly respect rather than wealth alone.
Lorain County men and boys celebrate the Firelands Area Council's top regional membership gain among 43 councils in Region Four covering Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia, with 1,363 Boy Scouts and 905 Cubs added. An Eagle Scout from the council will report to President Truman during Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12, marking the thirty-ninth anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
Washington reports a grand inauguration for Harry S. Truman marking his formal four-year term. Officials estimate 120000 spectators on the Capitol steps and hundreds of thousands along the parade route as millions nationwide wish him success for the new administration.
The Washington Merry Go Round notes Washington society protests at inaugural invitations while praising Harry Truman’s appeal to ordinary Americans. It credits him with two key assets, a cooperative Congress and renewed self confidence, but warns mediocrity among advisers could hinder his program.
The piece weighs Truman's obligation to form a capable cabinet and lead with imagination and judgment versus public expectations. It notes the president’s journey from the Missouri image to a potential historic legacy, and cites inaugural parade intrigue including Kentucky’s ban on a float and South Carolina’s initial reluctance to participate. Strom Thurmond later sent a letter accepting Truman.
Rotarian Eldred Evans reviewed the book Service is My Business at the Elyria Rotary Club luncheon at the YMCA. The work, authored by Rotarians, explains applying club aims to members business and professions. Guests included J. Stuard Vair former Khartoum Rotarian, Dr. Arthur Salo tree surgeon Oberlin, Dr. St Wilcox Lorain schools head, Dr. R. L. Schilling Elyria, and W. A. Tracy.
A man’s invitation notes arrival by private plane this morning January 20 and departure Thursday evening. Governors of Louisiana and Texas will be represented by their Lieutenant Governors. States declining to participate include Arkansas Idaho Iowa Minnesota Montana Mississippi New York North Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota Wisconsin Wyoming and the Territory of Alaska.
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