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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1939
Page
6
Elyria displays and promotes sixteen rules from the D A R Manual for Citizenship guiding proper Flag Day observance. Rules cover display hours, procession order, halyard and staff positions, and respectful treatment in ceremonies, walls, platforms, and funerals.
County commissioners propose to abandon the old road and give the unused bridge to property owner Mr Betzel whose land surrounds it. Commissioner Chairman John E Davidson said the plan would save upkeep costs and the engineer will prepare repair estimates before a decision.
Rochester residents shared greetings and visits with relatives in Cleveland Wellington Shel by and Johnstown Pa. Families marked annual wedding anniversaries at the Arthur Jewett home. Fourth of July Homecoming planning meeting set for Monday at Town Hall. Local figures including Harry Miller Clark Diggins Murray and Nellie Crawford pressed by illness at home.
The Mizpah Class of the Methodist church held a pleasant Thursday afternoon meeting with seven members present. After devotional and business, light refreshments were served by hostesses Elizabeth Chamberlain and Drusilla Snyder. July’s gathering will be at Retta Richards’ home with Carnie Conklin assisting. roll call word is love.
Mrs Maggie Cowie called to see Mrs Anna Simmons in Akron and found her about the same. She is still at the home of her son Wade Cowie and wife. A C Pohlman suffered a heart attack Wednesday morning.
Dancing of the hornpipe becomes part of naval reserve training in Australia. The traditional British navy hornpipe steps are used as a valuable form of exercise for sailors in training.
The article offers simple methods: sponge mild suds on stained glazed chintz, rub dry. dampen cornmeal to prevent lumping in hot salty water. peel grapefruit or oranges after ten minutes in boiling water. soak bacon in cold water before frying for finer flavor. add salt to poaching water to keep eggs intact.
Elyria High School announces the semester honor roll with 143 students listed. 28 earned straight A’s in all regular subjects. 115 had at least one A and no grade below B, including seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen across both lists.
A Roosevelt friend questions a third term and Garner ties surface as the President denies naming Garner, stressing fitness but admitting a rest after a long run. CIO plans three bold moves to pressure AFL and broaden organizing while U.S. naval officers critique British rescue efforts after Thetis disaster.
A guidance note urges that a worn national emblem no longer fit for display be destroyed wholly. It emphasizes no disrespect to the National colors and recommends private destruction, preferably by burning, to honor the emblem and the country it represents.
A comic mirror quotes the Duke using slang terms triggering anger in Parliament. Edelman faced nearly losing his position as members accused the Duke of York of coarse language.
The Spencer Missionary Band will meet June 15 with Mrs. Claude Gannett. The Sunday School convention for Lutheran Churches is set for June 14 at Canaan and Madisonburg churches. A busy note of local visits, weddings, and hospital news follows, including a lightning fire at Charles Reising’s barn and various family illnesses and travels.
T Higgins of St John’s College ran 15 miles in two and a quarter hours around the college oval in a Grecian loin cloth as part of exam preparation. He passed the next day meeting the Grecian Society’s healthy mind and body ideal.
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