This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1937
Page
6
A devotional piece reflects on Saul’s dramatic transformation into Paul after divine encounter. It argues Paul’s changed life exemplifies Christianity’s core power, surpassing intellectual defense and showing sacrifice, faith, and witness as central to his ministry.
Disaster in the Middle West describes floods across Portsmouth Cincinnati and Louisville with thousands displaced and epidemics feared. It urges immediate Red Cross support and lists Elyria’s flood relief quota of $800 while praising resilience of flood victims and calling for supplies now.
The piece outlines the ongoing General Motors automotive strike led by John L. Lewis, with his appeal for presidential intervention and demands for GM to negotiate with the employee group he represents. It notes potential impacts on production, wages, and a looming public stance as Chrysler and Ford may face similar pressures, and highlights the risk of economic losses and a possible finish fight over which union GM recognizes.
Richard Hammond, Michigan state trooper, was shot during a routine arrest of Aleida Benoit, who was on parole for crime. Hammond was found shackled to a rural mailbox and a manhunt followed Benoit’s capture. He pleaded guilty and received life at state prison. debate grows on capital punishment and possible Lindbergh act prosecution. Major Lynn Adams advocates federal handling and the chair under Lindbergh provisions.
The speaker recalls Toledo gang clashes during Prohibition and the Michigan killings tied to illicit liquor. He notes a parole system that favors release, questions how a parolee could kill, and asks what Michigan should change. Officer Hammond’s death is cited as a focal point for reform debate.
Anniversary entries list Robert Burns born 1759 and James E Murdoch born 1811, with death dates 1796 and 1893. Also notes William Colgate born 1783 and George E Pickett born 1825 with Norfolk and Richmond ties and deaths, Bertha Tapper born 1859 with Boston and New York links, and Charles Curtis from Topeka noted for 1960.
A list of notable figures and events with birth and death dates and anniversaries. Includes Kans senator and vice president candidate Kansay born in North Topeka. baritone Antonio Scotti of New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Shay’s Rebellion in Massachusetts. New Orleans Picayune founder. Nellie Bly’s world voyage. coal mine disasters in 1907 and 1932. 1936 Spain civil strike. Ethiopia Makale victory. Edith Wharton birthday. William C. Bullitt.
Ambassadors, senators, postmasters general and professors are listed with birthplaces and ages. Noted names include an ambassador to France born in Philadelphia aged 46, Senator Homer Bone born in Franklin Indiana aged 54, Clinton 8B Ellenberger of Stroudsburg born in Pa aged 61, Prof. William Ellery Leonard of Wisconsin born in Plainfield New Jersey aged 61, labor leader Matthew Woll born in Luxemburg aged 57, Dr. James McLester of Birmingham Alabama born in Tuscaloosa aged 60, and author Emil Ludwig born in Switzerland aged 56.
The passage reflects on willpower and command as keys to success in business while noting uneven moral strength. It cites Thomas Carlyle’s idea of a strong leader as mankind’s hope, provoking reflection on past dictatorships and whether his creed would have foreseen Hitler Stalin and Mussolini.
Under Miss Myrtle Patterson direction a chapel program by first and second grades featured Jesus Loves Me scripture recitations playlets and songs. Dorothy Arndt Leslie Shick Patty Haulk and others performed with the high school orchestra concluding the program. Beginning February 1 each high school class will present a chapel program with Junior class president Homer Bungard presiding.
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Taylor attended the rural mail carriers banquet at United Brethren church in Ashland where Mrs Taylor was chosen secretary of the auxiliary for the coming year. Miss Mabel Freyman visited her Parma parents. Miss Cora Chamberlain has been ill. Division 3 of the Ladies Aid met with Mrs Gail Heifner. Young Peoples Discussion Group met at Congregational Church. Helen Swope led devotion and Rev Davids led discussion. Congregational choir members socialized with Rev and Mrs Davids. Geraldine Burden works at Sterling Ward home in New London. Mrs Marshall McAdoo assists at Sullivan telephone office.
The Valley City PTA held its January meeting Wednesday evening at the School Auditorium. After a brief business session, Mrs. Steingasa read the half year financial report before the program committee, led by Mrs. Ar.
The program featured two numbers by the Rhythm Band and two vocal solos by Mia Herbert, with groups including Sopranos, Second Sopranos and Altos. The Harmonizers performed My Shadow and Its A Sin To Tell A Lie. A playlet The Wedding of Minnie and Mickey Mouse was presented. February meeting will be in charge of Mrs Ed Grabenstetter and Miss Mabel Grabenstetter.
John Silk who has been seriously ill at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a ruptured appendix is slowly improving. Janice Arick visited her grandmother Mrs. Jennie Arick in Medina over the weekend. Mrs. Leo Nilges hosted the Pinochle club on Wednesday. prizes went to Mrs. Nick Grausam and Mrs. Deat Kline. Mrs. Charles Derek was consoled. Mrs. Earl Arick will host the club in two weeks. Education's first concern is to investigate character.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.