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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1939

Page

4

Elyria Postoffice Publication Pricing and Owners

The Elyria postoffice edition shows publisher Clare George with HUDNUTT as editor and lists pricing for single copies at three cents with weekly and yearly mail rates. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays and lists advertising reps in Chicago New York Columbus Detroit.

Clare George Elyria Boy Boy Mail Eielia Lorain State of Ohio

Revolutions in Chemistry Promise Rapid Changes Ahead

A convention speaker described explosive pace in chemistry with five to ten year milestones becoming outdated. He cited plastics in auto bodies, mass produced furniture, soiless farming, and novel building heating cooling methods as signs of ongoing revolutionary progress driven by chemists.

A Woman Of Sixty Earns Dickinson College Diploma

Miss Edna LaRoss, who first attended Dickinson College in 1896 and later studied at Columbia in New York, returned to complete her Dickinson degree at age 60. She joined younger graduates in the commencement setting, celebrated for perseverance and the renewal of opportunity beyond common expectations.

Edna LaRoss Dickinson College Carlisle Pennsylvania New York Columbia Dickinson Miss LaRoss

The Decline Of The Male Quartet In America

The piece notes only sixteen towns in seven states sent male quartets to Tulsa for a world championship contest. It laments shrinking male quartet activity, questions the fate of quarts in bars and culture, and argues humor helps men cope with life’s hardships and tragedies.

America Tulsa Oklahoma

June honors and the politics of ribbons and degrees

An essay recalls the long tradition of honors from royal and imperial orders to modern university doctorates. It notes June commencements as a yearly parade of felicitations, while warning against snobbery and stressing social well being as prosperity's measure.

England French Republic Napoleon United States Order of the Cincinnati Legion of Honor Himelf Pop

Elynia Day at Cleveland Exposition and School Alumni Ties

Elyria residents attended Elynia Day at the Cleveland Industrial Exposition. The Elynia High School alumni reunion saw both dancing and anti dancing factions satisfied, while Wellington High Junior class threatened to strike after three members were arrested for tar and feathering the pump and walk at the school. Two men trekked from Philadelphia to Seattle covering 4,000 miles on foot, having left Philadelphia on May 18.

Cleveland Elyria Philadelphia

Gas balloon explosion injures Elyria boys on Murray Ridge Road

Two Elyria youths suffered severe burns when a gas balloon worth 8000 dollars exploded after a crowd member struck a match to light a cigarette. The balloon had made a qualifying flight from Wingfoot Field near Akron and landed in a field. A baby alligator appeared in Ely Park fountain, puzzling park commissioners. Matt the big alligator seemed to adopt the newcomer. Elyria men visited Columbia Station to discuss a Chamber of Commerce foundation. Rev W C Birkner resigned as pastor to become director of missions for Lutheran Churches Missouri Synod. Mayor Hewitt backed traffic ordinance changes, fewer than prior proposals. County commissioners announced possible vote on 75000 dollar county home hospital unit bond.

Elyria Murray Ridge Road Wingfoot Field Akron Ely Park Matt Columbia Station Chamber of Commerce W. C. Birkner St. John’s

Seemingly Linked Toths Share Name and Street

Joseph John Toth of a Hartford insurance firm's mail department received a mysterious love letter while a separate bill arrived for an item he did not purchase. An investigation found a striking coincidence that both men share identical names and appearance, live on the same street, and work for the same company, yet they are not related. Tonga Islands governed by statute law with thousands of entries. Tomorrow: Monster from the past.

Joseph John Toth Hartford, Conn Mail Department South Seas Tonga Islands South Pacific

Anniversaries of notable figures and milestones

A list of birth and death anniversaries for figures such as John Farmer Josian Harlan John A Roebling James B Weaver Janarius A MacGahan Thomas J Walsh James Oliver Curwood along with historical events from 1611 to 1924 and notable births like Admiral Hart and Charles L McNary. The items span US and Canada, including Iowa Wisconsin and Maine connections.

John Farmer New England Chelmsford Mass Josian Harlan India Far East Chester Co San Francisco John A. Roebling Busness Dynasty Germany New York James B Weaver Iowa Dayton Janarius A MacGahan Perry Co Thomas J. Walsh Montana Two Rivers Wis James Oliver Curwood Owosso Mich Thomas C Hart U.S Davidson Charles L McNary Oregon Salem Oreg Nicholas Roosevelt Frank M Chapman American Museum of Natural History Englewood Rockwell Kent Tarrytownets N. Y William T. Gardiner Maine Newton Leland R. Robinson

Eccentric Native Faces Missed Opportunities in Horoscope

A horoscope notes a native born in Athens Pa now 46, with independent tastes and unsocial habits. It predicts eccentricity and bubbles to chase may cause missed opportunities unless focus and steady thought guide the mind.

Voice Of the People Letter on Democracy and Equality

A reader endorses the flag, but urges inner reform before outward display. He cites a discriminatory soda shop experience in Elyria Ohio and urges Mr Brown to promote true democracy by helping others overcome prejudice. Sent from Rev Em Terry at 211 Rush St Elyria.

Dene Voice of the People Brown EM Terry Rush St Elyria

Columbia Garden Club Card Party and June Events

Columbia events include a Garden Card party at Mrs Nelson Walters home on Tuesday June 13 at 2 PM. The Women's Baptist Mission Circle meets with Mrs Herman Paulson on June 14 afternoon. Helen Walker will present Bells Symbols of Joy with officers. Homeland Harvest Chapter 1 led by Mrs W G Albaugh. Dress as Belles of Fifty Years Ago. Prof Carl Nisson of Lakewood preaches at Baptist Church June 18 with Children's Day during Sunday School hour. Rev Harold Landon preaches at Lakewood Baptist Church that day. Inspection at Acme Grange on June 20. Ladies Degree team performs third degree and the Men's...

Columbia Columbia Garden Club Nelson Walters Women’s Baptist Mission Circle Herman Paulson Helen Walker Homeland Harvest W G Albaugh Carl Nisson Lakewood Baptist Church Harold Landon Lakewood Baptist Church Acme Grange

Acme Grange Hosts Young People's Degree Initiation

Digree team of high school age initiated twelve new members in the first degree at Acme Grange joining the evening’s business. Worthy Master P W Heineman introduced the team and attendance reached forty women and thirty seven men with refreshments served.

Acme Grange P. W. Heineman

Readings Reflect Faith Amid Trials and Renewal

A devotional piece urges steadfast faith in face of widespread destruction across China Fascist Europe and materialist decline at home. It quotes Mark and argues God can renew the church, restore crushed truth, and empower Christians to endure and continue mission while trusting divine renewal.

China Europe

Ives Bridegroom Recites Plans After Canada Visit

Following a trip to Canada the couple will reside on Capell Road Columbia. The notes mention the bride's parents on Schram Road and the couple's plans after marriage.

Schram Road Canada Ives Capell Road Columbia

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