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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
2
Opinion piece defending independent retailers against perceived big business threats. Citing 1929 data, the author argues chains employed fewer people and generated less sales than independents, asserting freedom under the constitution allows small stores to thrive without government containment.
A six year old radio telephone link between England and Australia has produced the most expensive call to date, costing 895 dollars. The cross continental connection highlights rapid growth in long distance rates and technological reach.
A fire at the Sam Barone farm two and a half miles east of Sullivan destroyed a large barn and outbuilding after a spark from a gasoline engine ignited loose hay while Mrs. Foster operated the milking machine. Foster was in Cleveland, neighbors aided firefighting and cattle were saved. The property lacked insurance. RECENT GUEST HERE DTES Mrs. O. H. Rogers reported the death of her sister's husband, Rev. J. H. Moore, in Pennsylvania while en route from Sullivan to Massachusetts. They left here Tuesday morning.
Six year old Philemon Hartman escaped serious harm when his arm was pulled into an electric wringer at the home of Mr and Mrs Smith near Sullivan. He suffered only minor bruising. Also, Alicea Hursh was struck by an auto breaking her leg and taken to Shelby hospital. Arthur Thompson visited Hursh at the hospital Wednesday. Lad Drda and Marcella Drda of Cleveland were Sunday dinner guests of the Gordons. Marcella returned home to Ireland with her parents.
Directory lists multiple congregations with pastors and service times including Rev Edward Young Minteter Rev D S Carpenter Storolog Worship and Penfield Junction Baptist Church Rev H Clauser Sunday School and morning worship times, St Peter Catholic Church Masses, Avon Baptist Church, Columbia and Huntington churches with service times and leaders, plus notes on Sunday schools Epworth League and choir practices. Also includes a discussion question and a book review on religious progress and education topics.
Discussion questions explore why fiery trials spare Christians and what persecutions test. It asks for examples of modern persecutions and the purpose behind such trials, referencing Acts 7 59 to 84 and Peter 4 12 to 19 for the upcoming Sunday lesson.
The passage discusses Stephen’s martyrdom as recorded in Acts 7, the persecution of early Christians led by Saul, and Peter’s guidance to believers facing fiery trials. It frames Stephen’s death as a model of faith, prayer, and forgiveness, and urges Christians to endure suffering righteously while glorifying God.
A list of Lake Avenue families and several 4 H clubs reports meetings at Esther Smidtkons Adelbert Street with pledges sewing and refreshments. July 24 event at Mrs V V Schaeffer’s home and July 7 meeting for Food Rustlers led by Mrs Jean Phelps. other clubs include Flying Needles with Rita Baker hosting and noted visits from relatives from Detroit Cleveland Beisano Pa Stop 13 Vermilion Kentucky and Amherst.
Leo Higgins at the Toledo Zoo expressed skepticism over a tale of a man protecting himself from rattlesnakes. His doubt grew when he found a large Texas Diamondback sleeping atop a prickly barrel cactus, an extraordinary scene.
In Grass Valley Empire Star Company builds deep underground workings for gold mining. The mine already has 140 miles of underground passages for diggers to traverse, signaling possible shift to railways or underground transport.
A reflection on Acts 11 26 and 26 28 noting that true belonging to Christ is shown in persecution. The text urges living to please Christ, acting with faith, and entrusting outcomes to God, stressing steadfast witness and assurance of salvation.
Sunday School picnic planned at Cascade Park on July 28 with an 10 a.m. departure from the church. Evening service led by the Fishermen's Club of Loraine on August 2 at the Baptist church. Hearts of Gold Four-H Cooking Club met July 16 at Vermilion-on-the-Lake with swimming and a ham burger fry. Attendees listed: Lola Conklin, Helen Conklin, Janet Gage, Loyal Weaver, Jane Mowett, Frances Miller, May Amsbury, Betty Holcomb, Maude Hose, Annabelle Hose. Benny Bakers Four-H club held a July 14 meeting with Maxine Bowman. Patsy and Rita Swisher demonstrated stuffed toys. Exposition attendance noted with Charles Adams and family in Cleveland. Mr Miles Spicer receiving treatment at Dayton Veterans Hospital. Ruth J. Gatt visiting Elyria. Harvey and Kathryn Hopkins on motor trip to Washington DC and northeast states. visiting Kenneth Hopkins of East Brady, Pa. Board of Education to open bids for school bus drivers on July 24. Winifred Pitcher of Dayton to live with James Nichols during the school year. May Amsbury of Obertin visiting here. Karl Kolinski returned from Canada trip. Mrs. Douglas Wiggin of Erie visiting her parents.
Miss Minnie Lown of Topeka Kans returns home after several days with her niece Mrs BE E Wilson. The note reflects on the unity of polities and the law across countries, suggesting a broad view of professional realms.
Local ad from Midwest Gold Co lists buying items of value including antiques coins watches and teeth. Offers free appraisals and quotes prices from eight to eighty five dollars for various pieces.
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