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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1936
Page
13
The article highlights widespread soil erosion and drought driven decline in farming. Secretary Wallace cites 500 million acres destroyed by erosion and 150 million damaged by carelessness, blaming timber destruction and overuse of grazing land. It calls for immediate action to address a possible national soil depletion problem.
England pushes ahead with massive water and land terminals near Langstone Portsmouth as a cross-Atlantic flying boat network nears trial flights. A four motor flying boat awaits tests while two national fleets may run weekly schedules. The plan foresees routes Canary Islands to Bermuda, with cooperation between British and American firms and substantial government subsidies.
A discussion of Senator Vandenberg's amendment to allow a president to veto individual items in appropriation bills. The article argues selective vetoes curb pork barrel spending and prevent sweeping harm from full rejection of omnibus measures, noting benefits seen in states and the need to curb reckless expenditures.
Readers at the Bryant Park open-air NYPL room display diverse tastes borrowing Bible Freud General Introduction to Psychoanalysis and Sins of America from The Police Gazette. Dickens trails as Marx Russia and detective stories outrun Pickwick with readers returning daily to finish books.
Thoughts on New York culture and public figures from 1926 recounting urban life, theater history, socialites, and publicity scenes. References include Foxy Grandpa, Steve Hannagan, William Saroyan, Lindy, Radio City, and the Rialto era. Mentions of Billy Rose, Park Avenue architecture, and a tour through the city’s evolving arcades and stage venues.
The sculptor Gutzon Borglum returned to his Connecticut summer home to find sculpture pieces and a Cremona violin wrecked. Other art objects were damaged as vandals target property during vacation absences. Destructiveness appears as a troubling impulse affecting artists and property owners alike.
Today features a roster of birth anniversaries for notable figures such as John Calvin, William Blackstone, George M. Dallas, Frederick Marryat, James A. M. Whistler, Finley Peter Dunne, John Gilbert, and others. It also recalls historic events including St Augustine’s capture, Wyoming statehood, and a 1929 currency update and a 1935 League of Nations moment. Additionally, it lists birthdays for Nikola Tesla, Donald R Richberg, and Rexford Tugwell, with brief biographical anchors.
Seven members of the Entre Nous Club traveled to Chippewa Lake Wednesday evening to join hostess Mrs Violet Curtice and her mother Mrs Hattie Baker for an outing. Mrs Curtice entertained at Parry Tavern with swimming, launch ride, and bridge. Miss Gertrude Dibble won first prize in bridge and Miss Jeanette Warner placed second.
Chatham 4 H Club notes report a girls meeting at Martha Schroeder's with five attendees and a planned July 16 meeting at Chippewa Lake. ice cream social committee listed. Boys 4 H met at Charles Hart’s with next event July 16 at Elmer Clinesmith’s. Briefs include local family visits and celebrations at Cedar Point and various neighbors' homes.
Cincinnati July 10 Mrs. Alice Longworth notes Farley’s temporary leave as Postmaster General is a half measure to appease critics. She recalls Roosevelt’s 1933 edict against dual roles and lobbying and warns reappointment risk if Farley does not resign fully. Concerns rise over cabinet confirmation and political optics.
About 50 subordinate and 17 juvenile members of the Wellington Grange met in the Grange hall for regular business and a program. Frank Mason spoke on Grange affairs, Rey Lonzo Green showed Little Shepard of Kingdom Came, with attendance prizes and ice cream served. Also noted are a motor trip to Asheville by Mrs. John B. Murray and companions, and a hospital transfer for Mr. and Mrs. Nate Bedford after a Saturday accident on Herrick Avenue East in Falls Clinic.
Mr and Mrs A R Horr of Cleveland were Wednesday guests of Mr and Mrs George B Warner. Walter Shepard is reported better after a week with heart trouble. Mrs Ruth Walters is vacationing in Canada. Mrs Albert H Peirce has been ill for several days. Joan Lamoreaux of Spencer visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Wilbur Lamoreaux. Mr and Mrs Ray More and…
Short items note calls to Warner and area for a death in the Moore family. Local guests include Mr and Mrs Wilbur Lamor eous at Brighton. Canton visitors Alice Mae and Mary Lou Leese with R G Parks. Mrs Elizabeth Barnes returned home from Rochester in Andrews ambulance. James Warren Gadfield slowly improving from illness. Mrs Mae Knowles of LaGrange visited Mrs Dague. Mrs James West hosted a bachelor party for her voyage to England on the Aquitania. Out of town guest Mrs Amy Hill Barber of Sorrento Florida. Dr Charles W Recard spoke at a Congregational meeting on the topic What Are Heads Used For. Miss Faye Fowler from Duluth visits Mrs Kenneth Brouse. Mr and Mrs Eugene Cush ing of Columbus visit Mrs Mayme Dirlam and other locals.
Sunday news notes record a visit to the Ohio Caverns with Walkden and daughter as callers of Mrs. George Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. Ele worth Hawke of Eaton. Miss Riela Koerber returns home after a week away. Mrs. Eugene Criffin and you were guests at the Walkden home. Miss Beulah Bradley of Berea stays with Mr and Mrs J H Auble. Ryag Road hosts Mr and Mrs John Smith as guests Saturday.
Police hunt a young man who walked into a St Louis drug store and sang please give me the money. He escaped with ten dollars from the register while still humming a tune. He is described as a youth and is being sought by authorities. Local investigators urge anyone with tips to contact police.
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