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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1937
Page
4
Historical dispatch notes a pit near Jerusalem used for refuse disposal. Its notorious odor and repulsive association led to the name Toph et being repurposed metaphorically to mean hell by United Praters Syndicate.
In Ironton Ohio June 21 a crowded common pleas court room saw the trial of four of six charged with participation in election fraud in Lawrence county. Defendants include Earl A. Pratt county auditor William Dickens Miss Elizabeth Griffith and Wade Webb. The other two named by a special grand jury Dan Rapp and John Zeek will be tried separately. A 75 name jury panel was drawn.
Joseph Wolf 66 Avon farmer shot himself Friday at his daughter’s home in North Olmsted after a few days visit. Despondent over poor health, he left a note and died by revolver. Survived by three other children Lydia Work Alfred Norman and his wife. Funeral 2 p.m. tomorrow at Pease Funeral Home Dover Center. Burial Avon Center Cemetery.
John Broder and Mrs Ludlam are noted in a marriage precede. Mrs Emma Lipworth of Oberlin Children's Home was a Thursday supper guest of Mrs Fred Rich. Miss Mable Bronson, a Dayton teacher, is vacationing with her mother Minnie Bronson. Miss Margaret Geist of Oberlin visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wiley Geist Wednesday evening.
The town mourns John C. Parsch president of Parsch Lumber and Coal Co and Charles C. McDonald founder and president of Elyria Canning Co Both men shaped local business life with long service in civic groups including Masons Elks Knights of Columbus and the Chamber of Commerce Parsch endured a stroke in April ending his active work and McDonald built up a large plant on Shear Street employing about 200 people.
Dr. Donald A. Laird of Colgate University told Chicago and Philadelphia audiences that clerical workers need a midmorning and midafternoon tea break to prevent stomach distress and to boost creativity. He described a "bright idea hour" at 10 30 a m and 4 p m, urging employers to provide large cups and snacks to maximize hidden genius.
The Dies bill strengthens government power over alien criminals by mandating deportation for those convicted within five years of illegal firearm possession, narcotics violations, alien smuggling, or crimes of moral turpitude. Conviction for illegal firearm possession alone is not ground for deportation.
A study of federal employment indicates over five billion dollars in public salaries escape federal income tax. Representative Cochran cites more than 3.5 million others eligible nonpayers, urging Congress to address an inequitable tax base. Public employees benefit from services and should contribute fairly. The discussion includes consideration of a levy on the five billion dollar salary item.
A Nebraska high school box in the State Vocational Education Department reveals youths claiming varied aims from retirement farming to aviation mechanics. The piece notes questionnaires invite playful or conventional responses, with many adults sharing vague goals like wealth, independence, and social success.
Today's page lists notable anniversaries from 1630 to 1937 including Increase Mather Daniel Tomkins Theodosia Burr Henry Tanner and Joseph Rainey with birth and death details. It also marks TODAY IN HISTORY entries from 1785 to 1922 and a horoscope note urging caution and discernment.
More than 29 traffic experts from many parts of China met at Nanking and proposed that motorists undergo medical, oral and driving tests before receiving a license. They also urged incorporating elementary mechanics into driver training.
The devotional emphasizes kindness and edifying speech. It explains the grace of God as action beyond merit and urges Christians to forgive and be tenderhearted to preserve unity. Readers are urged to imitate divine kindness and extend grace in speech and behavior.
The Markley Girls 4-H Club and the Sawing Sallies held their regular meeting Thursday evening at Mrs. F. H. Lewis’s home. Ten girls attended as President Loretta Lewis led the business session and secretary Margaret Tackas read the minutes. Lunch followed games and roll call noted fruit favorites. Next meeting set for Bernadine and Mary Lou Parker’s home.
In a diary style column from New York June 21 the writer observes Col Lindbergh appearing forlorn amid tragedy and describes a trip to Pocantico Hills near Rockefellers estate. He notes the contrast of calm beauty with grief, musings on Inverness fashion, muffler style and cultural figures from Twain to Seymour Hicks.
Washington June 21 The Reconstruction Finance Corp has called for bids on five bond issues of Ohio subdivisions tied to a loan package with the Public Works Administration. Bids open July less than exact date include 95000 sewerage disposal plant bonds Berea 49000 Mayfield Village school district 360500 waterworks bonds Richwood Village Union County 12500 waterworks bonds Union City Village Darke County 19000 street lighting improvement bonds Wellston Jackson County.
A drift of anecdotes from 1937 about dramatic realism using a Eugene Walter experiment, failing cat shops, and private-homed cat rearing. Wil Hays and son Bill share a Chicago dinner, a roadster gift reveal, and a lighthearted note on surprise gifts. The writer recalls a boyhood pony gift in front of a hotel, ending with a vivid memory of the Dun pony and its heaves.
The Keen Rutters 4-H Club held its first meeting at advisor Mrs Stella Sharp's home on Wednesday. Officers elected include Norma Ostreim as president Eva Jana Geist as Secretary Treasurer Rita Ingersoll as News Reporter and Marjorie Russell as Recreation Leader. The year long project is Out of the Scrap Book focusing on food.
Rev O E Phillips of the Biblical Research Society of Los Angeles will conduct a series of meetings at Camden Baptist Church from June 28 to July 4. Services start at 7 45 p m each evening and the public is invited to attend.
Kipton residents Mrs. Cynthia Weeks Mrs. Tyra Derby and Mrs. Nellie Haight attended the annual W C T U Institute at the Methodist Church in Henrietta on Wednesday. Also listed are Rev and Mrs C Clawson and daughter Elizabeth. Attendees at Hebron Bible Conference at Spencer Baptist Church on Friday include Mrs Zella Calkins Madge Sharp Mr and Mrs G A Brumby Miss Flossie Losey M E Perkins and daughter Frances. Mr and Mrs Harry Ludlam Jr married in Wheeling West Va on June 10 reside in an apartment owned by
Two storks returning to Freiburg from their wintering grounds found their chimney nest removed as the chimney was razed. They rejected the relocation and instead built a new nest atop the old stack, preserving their preferred site.
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