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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1939

Page

4

Wall Street Breeze and Chats with Gracie Fields

New York Day By Day by Charles B. Driscoll notes a cold mist chilling Wall Street and dampening lower Manhattan. The piece recalls Peter Arno autograph quirks, Walt Mason’s poetry swing, and Gracie Fields in tart interview mood at the Ambassador on Park Avenue.

New York Bay Wall Street Lower Manhattan City Hall Peter Arno Arno James Montgomery Flagg Gracie Fields Ambassador Park Avenue Ines Esquire Magazine

Grafton farm visit tied to welfare bill approval

The bill gains approval from state welfare director H. H. Griswold and plans a visit to the Grafton farm this Friday. Homer Rodeheaver, music teacher for the Billy Sunday evangelistic campaign, led the Elyria Kiwanis Club meeting today.

Mansfield Reformatory H. H. Griswold Grafton Farm Homer Rodeheaver Billy Sunday Evangelistic Elyria Kiwanis Club

Community Notes From Sullivan Area Visit and Help

Refreshments of jollo, cake and coffee were served by the hostess. Mrs. Dot Ruck and her Spencer children were Sunday dinner guests of her mother Mrs. Dudley and family in Sullivan. Miss Albet Werner assists with work in the Amos Frey home. Mrs. Freyman is better.

Dot Ruck Spencer Dudley Sullivan Albet Werner Amos Freymah Freyman

Hitler Speech Draws Mixed Washington Reactions

Observers in Washington view Adolf Hitler’s Reichstag address as cautious for home consumption while others see potential for bold moves. Some believe Germany will aid Italy, challenge Democratic states, or press for colonies, while many expect tempered rhetoric. Awaiting British and French response, observers note Hitler’s persistence and the claim that Germans deserve equal rights in exploiting world markets.

Adolf Hitler Washington Hitler Italy Germany South America France Nar Mr. Chamberlain Great Britain United States London

Population Going Down in The Atlantic Monthly

An article by Stuart Chase argues that the United States faces a slowing and eventual decline in population. The piece warns of major economic shifts as growth stalls, with fewer youths and more seniors predicted fifty years hence, and calls for preparing new economic arrangements.

Amir Stuart Chase The Atlantic Monthly United States Mr. Chase America Warner

Corn Loans in Indiana Show Flawed Prosperity Plan

Noblesville reports a sidelight on Secretary Wallace's plan for farm prosperity through scarcity. Corn loans pay 57 cents a bushel, but farmers seal corn and buy cheaper corn to feed hogs, risking large losses if prices do not rise. The scheme seems to benefit borrowers short term while depressing general market values, echoing historic farm board pitfalls.

Noblesville Wallace Indiana Federal Farm Board Indianapolis Star

Emperor Tenno Style In Japan Sparks Debate

Discussion centers on the Japanese emperor being styled as Tenno in domestic and international usage, reflecting traditional titulature and evolving modern protocol amid cultural and diplomatic considerations.

Japan Tenno

Convalescent Home Offers Private Elderly Care in Oberlin

A well located private convalescent home in Oberlin at 121 East College Street offers professional care and excellent food at reasonable rates with references available.

Merfield East College Street Oberlin Ohio

Tax Forms for 1938 Filing Due by March 15 1939

The Internal Revenue Service reminds filers that 1938 income tax forms have been mailed to those who filed last year. Do not rely on receiving a form. file on time. Most individuals use calendar year, with March 15, 1939 deadline. Forms available from IRS collectors. Taxpayers with net income under 5000 from salary should use Form 1040A. others use Form 1040. Payments may be made in full or in four installments on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.

Internal Revenue Bureau of Internal Revenue Collector of Internal Revenue

Bible Readings and Mindful Grace in Weakness

Tuesday January 31 offers Hi Corinthians 12 1 9 on finding God with our minds. Emphasizes that God strengthens us in weakness and that all beauty and humor reflect His goodness. Mentions Amsterdam’s rise as a banking center due to the city’s free Jewish asylum in the 17th and 18th centuries.

God Christ Jesus Amsterdam

Anniversary milestones and events from world history

A chronological list of notable dates and figures from 1754 to 1934 including Robert Morris born in England and known as financier of the Revolution, Franz Schubert, Josiah Perham, James G. Blaine, Edward Kemeys, James Huneker, Theodore W. Richards, Milwaukee’s 1846 incorporation, 1873 franking-privilege abolition, 1880 Atalanta loss, 1916 Zeppelins raid England, 1917 Germany’s submarine policy, 1929 Kellogg pact approval, 1932 railway wage cuts, and 1934 dollar devaluation.

Robert Morris Philadelphia England Franz Schubert Josiah Perham Boston Northern Pacific R. R Wilton James G. Blaine Maine Brownsville Edward Kemeys Savannah James G. Huneker Theodore W. Richards Harvards Milwaukee Incorporated City Congress Bermuda Germany America Italy

Notable Birth Anniversaries Span Noted Public Figures

The list highlights notable birthday anniversaries of prominent figures including Richard C. Patterson assistant secretary of commerce born in Omaha 53 years ago Eddie Cantor comedian born in New York 46 years ago Rupert Hughes novelist born in Lancaster Missouri 67 years ago Agnes Rothery Univer sity Va travel writer born Brookline Massachusetts 51 years ago Dr Irving Langmuir General Electric chemist born New York 58 years ago John Spargo Vermont author born England 63 years ago Tallulah Bankhead actress born Duntsville Alabama 37 years ago Zane Grey author born Zanesville Ohio now based in Altadena California 64 years ago.

Richard C. Patterson Omaha Eddie Cantor New York Rupert Hughes Lancaster Agnes Rothery Pratt University Brookline Mass Irving Langmuir General Electric John Spargo Vermont England Tallulah Bankhead Duntsville Ala Zane Grey Altadena Cal Zanesville

Lorain County men in 2736 on Minnekahda voyage

A list notes Lorain County men among 2736 soldiers aboard the British transport Minnekahda landing in New York. The group includes members of the Fighting Bird Division and the 329th Infantry. Civil matters mention Dr. R E Neighbour accepting a pastorate and a $500,000 Ohio bill for Grafton State Farm improvements.

Lorain County New York R. E. Neighbour Macna Georgia W National Tube Company C. R. Summers Lorain Cruaunty Ohio Grafton State Farm

Power of Action in Use of Discretion

A fragment suggests the native responds to stronger impulses than reason. It warns that discretion yields more long term gains than brute force, noting that a point may be won temporarily but danger follows such methods.

Local Briefs Highlight Church and Youth Group Activities

Miss Ruth Shirley led devotional services at the Y P D G on Sunday evening. Mrs Dorothy Smith will entertain Division One of the Ladies Aid at the Congregational church with Mrs Herbert Vaughn as leader on Thursday afternoon. Linwood delegates fund raise continues with a paper collection drive. Mr and Mrs Charles Bement hosted their Sunday school class The Willing Workers of the Christian church on Wednesday evening.

Sullivan Ruth Shirley Y. P Dorothy Smith Congregational Church Herbert Vaughn Linwood Charles Bement Cliss The Christian Church

Perfume etymology traced to Latin fumigare origin

Etymology links perfume to Latin neni and sme de oe roots meaning to fumigate, tracing the word back to its scent and cleansing associations. The origin highlights how ancient tongues shaped a term now linked with aroma and fragrance.

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