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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1937
Page
10
Commander Marl pen cer, former husband of the Duchess of Windsor, will wed Norma Johnson, a 43 year old Los Angeles widow, on July 6. The ceremony was revealed as Mrs Johnson filed notice of her intention to wed and prepared forms at the U S Naval Hospital San Diego while Pen cer recovered from a broken leg.
Louisville June 19 delegates at the American Federation of Musicians convention create a $250,000 trust fund for Joseph N. Weber and his wife. Weber is re-elected president for the thirty-eighth year with a $20,000 salary. The column contrasts this with attacks on capitalist excess and warns about limits to press freedom and union power, noting John L. Lewis’s calls to organize 850,000 federal workers and expand to state and local levels.
A fragmented listing of church names, addresses, and weekly schedules. Includes First Methodist, Congregational, Church of God in Christ, Alliance Spiritualist, Hungarian Baptist, Shiloh Baptist, First Church of Christ Scientist, Church of the Nazarene, Second M E Church, Church of Christ, Jones Chapel, and related events. Dates, service times, Sunday School, and Bible study details appear for multiple congregations with Pastor names and contact notes where legible.
A Berlin dispatch warns that the Nazi regime criminalizes not reading newspapers while shaping public opinion via propaganda. It contrasts Hitler’s rise through pseudo-legal means with a proposed American drive toward CIO control, led by John L. Lewis, feared as centralizing economic and political power.
Anos Cook Dance Studio staged its annual recital Friday at Gates School. The fairy garden tale featured Emily Sparks captured by pirates, a plan to seize a guards’ key at The Ball, and a glad ending with the Fairy Queen crowned. Performers included Queens soldiers, fairies, acrobats, and a long roster of student dancers led by Emily Sparks.
A list of licenses issued to numerous local residents includes Edward G Westbrook a 30 year old salesman from Glenview Jr and Helen Murray a 29 year old from Wellington as Perry W Daley a 38 year old Elyria pacer and Martha Albrecht 42 of 103 Water Street Elyria. Also named are Mike Kavulia 24 of Lor Jat R D 1 and Emily Kerpins ki 24 from Lorain R D 1. Howard Somers Jr 24 Elyria an insurance agent and Mary Bussard 25 Gulf Road Elyria. Emmett Thompson Jr 24 Oberlin a painter and Josephine Gibson 25 of Oberlin. James W Lees 38 Henrietta Township a carpenter and Less J Eddy 27 Lorain a teacher.
Hollywood June 16 film star Mary Pickford weds Charles Buddy Rogers in a private garden ceremony at 3 p.m. at Lighton home Bel Air. A reception follows at Pickfair before a brief honeymoon aboard the U S Lurline to Honolulu lasting about a month. About 10 relatives attend the ceremony with 300 invited to the reception.
Miss Gertrude Bodmann and Charles Smith married at St Josephs Rectory Amherst in a single ring ceremony. The couple and families attended a four course breakfast then planned an eastern motor trip before settling at 773 Park Avenue. Mrs Smith works in the county treasurer's office. he is an Amherst Cold Storage employee. The event featured matron of honor Mrs Smythe and best man Laura Smith.
Advice on parenting and discipline argues against harsh punishment. It cautions parents to consider the child’s perspective and warns that beating may harden behavior and mislead about lessons, urging fair, thoughtful responses and realistic expectations for each child.
Years ago I helped grow July 4 as a fireworks peak with giant crackers toy cannons and rockets causing loud noise and fear. The doctor recalls injuries and high costs of treatment from fires and explosions. Cities now ban explosives inside limits though larger pieces may be sold outside. Accidents persist despite restrictions.
A gas pipe cannon exploded injuring a man who built it, shattering his elbow and causing lasting impairment. He, an auto mechanic, adapted to loss using his left hand after months of recovery. Tetanus prevention and thorough wound cleaning were urged.
Do not wait for healing. Prevent infections from wounds and burns. Tea or tannic acid solutions make good dressings. Oil, baking soda, butter, or lard can be emergency coverings. Apply tincture of iodine and cover. Seek skilled help. avoid maiming others or harming life. We need collective sanity this Fourth.
A party night inspired Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to draft Excelsior after reading a New York paper bearing a shield and rising sun with the motto. He adopted the motto for its suggestive power and jotted a draft on the back of a Sumner letter, birthing a great poem.
Frederickson, an 85 year old Plainfield widow and matriarch, seeks adventure after decades. She recently got a permanent wave and plans to travel across the United States to visit surviving clan members. Her late husband, Captain Ben Frederickson, once led the Plainfield police.
Evening wear shifts toward shorter hemlines as Remieelves lead the trend. Designers and retailers report strong shopper interest in knee-length styles and lighter fabrics for the season.
James Scott of 111 Monroe Street reported to police that his Willys Knight Sedan, valued at 75 dollars, was stolen from a Colson Company lot sometime yesterday between 3 20 p m and 11 p m in the city.
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