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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1940
Page
8
Readable parts indicate a severe cold wave in central Florida harming fruit and vegetable crops. Estimates place losses in the tens of millions, with unpicked oranges and grapefruit heavily damaged. Growers salvaged what fruit they could before temps rose, while experts warned recovery hinges on warmer weather.
Belden hosted the needle club gathering on Wednesday as three tables played Cleven games with prizes awarded to Mrs AX L West and George Grabenstein for high scores. Mos Toscon, Grabenstein, and Rt Wise took second place while Mrs Bert Goodey, Carl Schmidt were consolation winners. Refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs George Grabensvetter will entertain in two weeks. The annual Farmers Institute was held in the school house on Thursday and Friday with speakers from Canton and Redwood. Prizes were awarded for quiz and knowledge, with Miss Victoria Shepherd among the prize recipients. The event featured music, readings, and talks on emergency shelf and home safety. The program culminated with a school orchestra, solos, and a closing rain song.
Tallulah Bankhead offers to donate two weeks salary and urges patrons to give to Finnish relief, challenging Shumlin to explain refusals. The episode highlights tensions over neutrality and charity while contrasting hospital funding battles with private benevolence.
A long editorial passage argues that aid should begin at home before foreign charities, criticizing wealthier donors who favor domestic relief yet neglect local need. It laments hospital fundraising struggles amid broader calls for charitable equity and cites community events and meetings in Amherst and neighboring towns, including Needle Guild and Woman's groups.
South Ridge report notes Wr and Vrs E C Schubert attending a Farm Bureau meet on Thursday evening at the name of the event venue.
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