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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
6
Classified line lists price for a single copy at three cents and annual rates for domestic and out of state subscriptions. It also notes foreign advertising representatives in major cities and a dateline of Monday, June 3, 1940.
US experts warn that Nazi control of Norwegian weather stations and access to Vilhelm Bjerknes could have given Germany advance data for long range forecasts. Reports note German meteorology work on air mass analysis aided Poland and Norway campaigns, shaping weather dependent strategy.
The Senate Judiciary Committee backed Senator Connallys bill to fingerprint all aliens, extending past house action that targets future entrants. The measure would require registration of about four million aliens now in the United States, framed as a defense against subversion while preserving constitutional rights.
A woman educator urges that boys learn housework as fathers seek work and mothers maintain the family. She predicts home economics will be a shared high school course for girls and boys, noting cooking, sweeping, and bed making prove useful even when a mother is absent. She adds that even older boys benefit from practical domestic skills.
An editorial from Pittsburgh argues for safe recreation to prevent frequent preventable tragedies. It cites young victims and urges plain common sense over restricting fun on roads, fields, and water. It warns against loaded guns, reckless boating, and grade crossing racing as causes of accidents.
Evangeline Booth asserts rescue through faith in human decency while warning against a power hungry cult. The piece contrasts hope in mankind with Nietzschean will to power and critiques Russia’s autocratic control. It examines social science progress and the duties of individuals toward others.
Boake Carter notes German air force moves with mobile ground units and flying workshops. He warns underground airdromes and fixed bases are obsolete, contrasts British naval dominance, and urges U S readers to reassess invasion risks and defenses amid wartime expectations.
In 1881 John Grant and others settled in Michigan and named the town Germfask in tribute to the first letters of their surnames. T. W. McDowell reports a single hair growing from an eyeball at 1% inches per month. Doctors cannot remove it. Tomorrow: Miracle of the Skies.
Commencement exercises at Grafton High School Friday evening May 31 honored twenty one graduates who received diplomas. The program featured the school orchestra, processional, greetings by officials, and remarks by guest speaker F B Shelton with Rev Fr Ferren giving the benediction.
George Snyder and son John of Toledo visited D. G. Reisinger and the Nesbett family. Bert Wise of Cleveland called on sister Mrs. William Law. Weidner and Reisinger attended Medina High School commencement as Ebert Weidner joined the class. Arthur Wagner of Lakewood and the Laws hosted Sunday supper. Medina visitors included Hobart Edwards O H Reuman and Mrs John Reuman. Children’s Day plans are under way.
Belden Methodist held a Sunday school session at its regular hour on Sunday June 16.
A disputing voice defines universal decency as the core of moral personality and warns that deep seated, systemic sympathy for Nazism or Communism represents madness in contrast.
Today's page lists notable birthdays from 1793 to 1868 including Horner Davis Ball Youmans Hobart Adams and Cady with birthplaces and death dates. It also notes historic milestones such as the 1778 Montreal Gazette first issue and the 1918 start of air mail service between New York and Montreal.
A collection of obituaries and remembrances noting birthdays of prominent figures. William H. King of Utah born in Fillmore City, Raymond Pearl of Johns Hopkins born in Farmington New Hampshire, Barclay Acheson of Reader's Digest born in Canada, John T. Tayl of Washington born in Philadelphia, Virgil Jordan of New York born in Olean New York, Jim Tully of Hollywood born near St. Marys Ohio, Roland Hares born in Curryville Georgia, James Brown Scott born in Canada, Maurice Evans born in England. The items reflect a cross section of law, science, media, diplomacy, the arts, and public service.
The piece advises cultivating self restraint and contentment while pursuing opportunity. It notes talent and a good mind aid success, but cautions that a hopeful yet hesitant disposition with many projects may waste chances. Focus on sticking with satisfactory results and committing to realized plans.
Dorothy Elizabeth Logan and Lawrence Eugene Butcher were married by Rev. Earl L. Lea at the Spencer Methodist parsonage on Tuesday evening. Matron of honor Virginia Butcher and best man Junior Curtice attended. The bride wore a blue organdy gown. matron of honor wore pink. Groom and best man wore white trousers and dark coats. Close relatives attended.
The community marked Decoration Day with a well attended program led by Rev. White. The Boy Scout band from Leroy provided music as Legionnaires and the Spirit of 76 assisted in the parade. A group of seniors from S. H. S. traveled to Washington, D. C. with transportation arranged by local officials. The Ladies Aid Society hosted a bazaar and tea at the Methodist church. Several local residents and visitors were noted in the week’s social run.
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