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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
17
The Indianapolis 500 showed safety improvements after track refinements costing about 190000, widening curves and smoothing straights, with no fatalities this year. The race average speed reached over 109 mph, while fuel use dropped from 42 to 37 gallons, yet the winning car finished with 31 gallons, signaling economy gains for future family cars.
An essay argues the telephone's American dominance in 1935 with 16.86 million in use, outsizing Britain France and Germany combined in large cities, and links private ownership to US culture. It notes access to 15 million foreign lines, praises convenience for alibis, and warns television may bring new nuisances yet to come.
An Illinois chiropodists group asks Chicago Public Schools to drop Cinderella from textbooks claiming it harms young women by forcing tight footwear. The essay critiques fashion, shoe size obsession, and foot binding while noting broader shifts in women’s athletics. The column merges sport, society, and satirical asides about training and memory.
A June 5 column by O O McIntyre sketches New York society and Broadway chatter. It ponders Wally Beery, Neysa We Mein, Eugene Kelcey Allen, Walter Huston, and John Steele while recalling Henry L Mencken and William Allen White. It mentions Bing Crosby's rise, fashion notes, and a Paris-cabled censure of the “dinner dance,” plus oblique career reflections and a Copyright notice.
An annals page lists notable births and deaths from 1723 to 1933, including Adam Smith born in Scotland and Benjamin Franklin linked to a historical electricity experiment. It notes Columbus Delano and other figures, plus a “Today in History” section with landmark events like the Montgolfier balloon ascent and pivotal WWII-era dates. It also lists today’s birthdays for scholars and officials such as Dr. Lee S. McCallester and Prof. Ransom A. Moore, among others.
Elyria Townline notes record a flurry of weekend visits and social calls. Many residents, including Mrs J H Delefield, Mrs John Peters, Mrs Mary Petry, and families like the Schaub, Mackert, Ernst, and Delefield clans, hosted or visited friends and relatives across Elyria and nearby Amherst and Cleveland areas amid Memorial Day gatherings.
Mrs Cole spent Saturday with his mother of Sullivan. Misa Hila McClaffin of Akron spent the weekend at her home here. Mr and Mrs John Merrill visited Mr and Mrs Cecil Carman of Wallington Saturday. Mrs Daisy Fletcher attended Alumni at New London Friday. Mrs Worcester and children of Wakeman spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Lucy Worcester and children. Mr and Mrs Floyd Phillips of North Fairfield were Saturday callers at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Ames.
Clarksfield and nearby towns light with visitors as families from Fletcher to Landis share Sundays. Elyria notes, Spencer guests appear, Parma and Avon hosts host J S Andrews and others in festive calls. Cleveland parties include Mrs Wassell and children visiting Calkins and Falkenstern families.
A large crowd attended the Kipton Christian Church special music program Sunday evening by William and George Garthe of Amherst. The pastor EL Garber delivered the message The World's Greatest Love Story. Services scheduled for Tuesday and Friday at 7 45 pm with Sunday school at 9 45 am preaching 11 am and evening service at 7 45 pm. Keen Kutters club met with fourteen members, began work on projects, then held a brief meeting and enjoyed the program.
North Russia Henry Manns of Russia Township and Mrs Willie Grugel of Amherst were married in the St Paul Lutheran Church parsonage Amherst by Rev. Bosse on Tuesday evening June 3. Attendants included Mr and Mrs William Berg and other relatives. After the ceremony the bridal party went to the Berg home for supper.
Alice Longworth notes the absence of senatorial committee investigations into campaign expenditures as the 1936 Republican nominating contest unfolds. She recalls 1929 Borah hearings that shed light on funds, toppled two leading aspirants, and questions whether the current candidates are above suspicion.
Mr and Mrs J Stephenson and Mr and Mrs G Schwartz were guests of Miss Emma Berenday. Mr and Mrs Carl Berg hosted Tuesday evening with Mrs Minnie Stark in Amherst. Mr and Mrs Louie Reiger and Ralph of Lakewood visited the Hasenflue home Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Reimbhard of Bradford Pa were Sunday guests of Mrs William Berg. Mr and Mrs Frank Stark and Mrs Minnie Stark of Amherst also attended.
Ade line Kirby known in Central Pennsylvania Civil War days as the belle of Dauphin celebrated her 100th birthday. Mrs Kirby, a ballroom dancer, was honored amid family and friends in Warneisburg. Vera Mae of Tele Gram road joined relatives for the weekend visit. Mrs Mervly Schubert and Carl Bergs spent Saturday evening with kin.
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