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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1937
Page
6
Bible readings and meditations reflect on St Pauls counsel to rejoice in the Lord. The piece notes his background as a Hebrew Pharisee and Roman citizen, yet asserts that worldly privilege counts for nothing and finds glory only in Christ. Boasting is excluded.
The piece muses on Broadway hospitality shaping patronage and the lure of comebacks. It highlights Joe Lewis a Chicago cabaret performer whose mob assault left him near death yet he recovered to become a show stopper, joining recent returns like Eddie Leonard Joe Howard Ann Pennington and Jack Osterman in a nostalgic, hopeful reflection on entertainment resilience.
A coming attack on the New Deal reciprocal trade program is expected in next year’s congressional elections. Critics argue treaties harm agriculture by lowering farm tariffs while expanding foreign markets for farmers abroad. Representative Snell cites rising dairy imports from Canada and Latin America and declining dairy exports, warning 1937 may be even worse for U S producers amid broader GOP and farm-ward opposition among Thurston Southoff and Robison colleagues.
Dr. Jacob Lipman and 80 WPA researchers report a 20 year survey across 45 states and several countries. They warn topsoil depletion endangers food supply, with nitrogen and other vital elements exhausted in about 200 years unless soil conservation improves.
Premier Mitchell Hepburn asks Canadians to show courtesy to American tourists this summer. He predicts about 10 million Americans will cross the Ontario border, spending around 150 million dollars. Tourism is Canada’s second largest industry, with more revenue expected across provinces.
A Brookings Institution review for Senator Byrd accuses the federal government of spending over 500000 a year on press agents across departments while citing claims that no explicit appropriations exist for publicity experts. The piece notes extensive WPA propaganda and reflects on the public impact of government publicity.
Recaps birth years and deaths of notable figures: John Ireland Howe 1793, Fanny Janauschek 1830, Alexander L. Holley 1832, Augustin Daly 1838, Marquis of Queensberry 1844, William F. Whiting 1864, Howard Thurston 69, plus today in history items from 1877 to 1936 and today’s birthdays including William W. Bishop and others. Also today’s horoscope notes patient effort, endurance, and faithful service.
New York Day By Day notes a shifting scene around Algonquin buzzwords and witty digs at top sophisticates like Noel Coward and Dorothy Parker. The column highlights Van Loon, Peter Arbo, and insiders who savor and critique the era's stylish culture while radio skewers and stage offerings struggle to reach broad audiences. A leading industrial executive shares an entertaining glimpse into Gilbert and Sullivan fandom and the quirky lore of Ko Ko and Poo-Bah.
A social slate reshapes hospitality as Serge Obolensky revives the St. Regis under Vincent Astor, while Robert Goelet hires Waddy Lewis at the Ritz Carlton to maintain its prominence. Rumors place Grand Duchess Marie of Russia among recent offers, highlighting high society’s influence on hotel leadership.
Water pricing in Little Rock lowers costs for sprinkling lawns with a half price rate during summer. Special meters installed at no extra charge monitor lawn and garden use under the city policy led by Mayor R. E. Overman.
Kenneth Chase, 12, died four hours after leaping a fence while fleeing his dog Jack. The canine, always at the boy’s side, sprang after him and struck him on the right temple in a tragic accident at Rigby.
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