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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1939
Page
6
A Osaka seed catalogue sent to American nurserymen is cited to outline a view of the China war. The piece argues no Japanese air power has flown over China, claims broad Japanese peace support, and dismisses Chinese reports as demagogic whoppers from the Chinese government.
A British authority notes Nazi Germany, fascist Italy, and other dictatorships face worsening economic strain. Despite wartime gains and a plunder economy, Germans work longer hours as living standards fall and consumer goods grow scarcer. American observers cite car ownership and widespread hardship as signs of diminishing confidence in these regimes.
The National Park Service estimates nearly five billion dollars a year is spent by American tourists and vacationists. California leads in spending, followed by New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. States are urged to advertise their attractions to capture more of this big business and its funds.
A prominent executive outlines key traits for leadership including courage and truthfulness at all times, willingness to let personal example influence others, equal consideration of others’ rights, forgiving grudges, tolerance, and wise use of possessions with stewardship. These qualities build personal prestige and drive success across many fields.
Two projects, the Passamaquoddy development in Maine and the Florida ship canal, are likened to Mr. Roosevelts pet cats that Congress seeks to drown. Each project is portrayed as a federal spending symbol tied to national defense with ribbons and tags. The piece mocks the fiscal cost and uncertain benefits, warning of looming dangers from continued spending.
New York aquarists showcased electric eels powering lights and devices at the New York Aquarium and Zoological Society event. Eels lit neon bulbs, drove an oscilloscope and a small motor, with one eel performing all tasks at once. Scientists noted eels are not economical power sources due to carnivorous feeding and high demands.
Sidney Toler of Broadway and Hollywood, known for the Charlie Chan role, hails from Warrrensburg Missouri born 65 years ago. He started on stage in 1892 at the Ninth Street Theater Kansas City and led a Wichita stock company before moving East to Broadway and later films. He helped shape Kansas horsebreeding at the Toler farm and Auditorium.
The idea of inherent human equality has no basis in experience or reason, and it emerges from an ultra rational ethical system underlying our civilization.
A list of prominent figures with birthplaces and ages: William L. Austin director of the Census Bureau born in Scott County Mississippi 68 years ago. Prof John D. Hicks historian born Pickering Missouri 49 years ago. Dr Rufus M. Jones philosopher emeritus born La China 76 years ago. Matthew Woll labor leader born Luxemburg 59 years ago. William C. Bullitt ambassador born Philadelphia 48 years ago. Homer T Bone U S Senator born Franklin Indiana 56 years ago. Ernst F. Alexanderson GE engineer inventor born Sweden 61 years ago. Rabbi Louis L. Mann Chicago born 49 years ago. Emil Ludwig biographer born 58 years ago.
A reflective note suggests a strong will and commanding disposition mark the day while moral strength lags. It cautions against chasing pleasures and advises enjoying them in leisure moments. Probable business success hinges on the amount of willpower exerted.
The piece reflects on Saul's encounter on the road to Damascus and asks how his zeal against Christians followed a revelation from heaven. It discusses whether he witnessed Jesus' crucifixion, Stephen's stoning, and the moment his inner eyes opened before asking what he should do next.
The Sage family relocated Sunday from Loran Road to Cleveland. Seliver has been ill for the past week. On Tuesday evening Mrs A C Reed hosted at her home. Vis Wild er and Vis O & Rea of Loran Reed, and Vis Cotre Saunners and daughter Ales Martle Dawson of Pittsburgh were mentioned.
In New Oberlin the Oberlin Grange hosted a Pedro party at the hall on Saturday night. After ten games, prizes were awarded with first honors going to Mrs Florence Keighley and Chris Justin and consolation to Lottie Sandrock and Fred Berg. A pot luck dinner followed as twenty relatives celebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs N Webber for a birthday surprise.
Special service announced at Lorain Road Congregational Church on Sunday evening January 29 with Mr Kitterer singing and readings by Miss Gustafson of Berea. A silver offering will be taken. Ladies Aid bake sale Saturday January 28 at North Olmsted Hardware Store. West group meets Thursday January 26 for an all day meeting with a covered dish dinner.
Relatives gathered at the Wayne Stock residence to honor Mrs Sibert, Mrs Idi Cox Elton, who turned 92 on Friday Jan 20. A convivial evening followed with games, cards, snacks, sandwiches, cine and coffee. attendees included Mr and Mrs D G Hoefter, WB Cook and wife, John Elton, Lester Elton, Mrs France Baum, and others from Olmsted Falls, Olmsted, Denver Center, and nearby towns.
Taken From Our Files recalls a warm spell as January temps neared a 72 degree record set three years ago. Private thermometers read 60s while residents enjoyed porch weather and a Sunday stroll. A fox hunt on Lorain County's east side drew twelve hounds but the fox slipped away, with one dog yet to return. Oberlin Y M C A notes Tadd Jones, Yale quarterback, urged students to lead by example for younger peers.
A 12 year old Elyria boy drowned today while crossing the ice at Broad Street bridge. His 14 year old brother made a failed rescue attempt. A 17 year locust is due to appear this spring per a U S Agriculture report. Smallpox epidemic reports in Elyria were denied by sanitary officer F H Williams noting only three cases under quarantine and a previous peak of 27.
Engineers battled needle ice threatening the Lake Erie intake pipe. Ice slowed water flow for 19 hours before releasing at 4 am. In Oberlin during the United Church annual meeting, 490 members voted to rename to the First Church in Goetlin.
Avon Epworth League holds its regular meeting Thursday evening January 26 at 8 o'clock in the parsonage. Mr and Mrs J B Jordan and sons James and Edward Haven Jr of Youngstown were guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Hazen on Detroit Road. Tiwan Fitch of Lorain visited Avon on Monday. Mrs George Mitchell and children were guests of Mrs Norman Stechhaus on Bay Village Road Monday.
The Village Council of South Amherst met at the town hall for a regular session led by Mayor Henry Garland with full attendance. Committees reported favorably as routine business was transacted and Mrs Lod Gibson celebrated her seventy first birthday at a gathering hosted by Mrs Henry Kolb with guests from Elyria and Amherst.
Mrs. William Meacham opens her home to Methodist Ladies Aid Society members and friends Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Sawyer assisting. Ladies Altar Society meets at Nativity Church parlor Thursday afternoon. Young Peoples League gathers at St John s Evangelical Church parlors Thursday evening for January. South Amherst baskets plays Avon Lake on local floor Friday. public invited.
Mrs L Wilcox of Lakewood Mr and Mrs Ray Menning and son Raymond and Evelyn Webber of Cleveland attended the Sunday visit to Mr and Mrs Henry Mening A large crowd attended the first meeting of the Men's Recreation Night at the school Monday evening Volley Ball Basket Ball and Ping Pong were played under Coach Kolopus They will meet again Monday night Jan 30
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