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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1938
Page
4
The Senate investigating committee accuses the Governor and state officials of forgery, graft, and mal-administration in liquor control and other departments. It urges a clean slate, harsher enforcement, and removal of top figures while detailing waste, noncompetitive purchases, and pension denials harming taxpayers.
A prose meditation argues most people walk poorly and aimlessly, with few displaying rhythmic, purposeful strides. It laments the nation’s drift toward motorized living, suggests a drum major to inspire walking as an art, and hints at personal responsibility shaping public movement.
A brisk report rebukes big business for muffed testimony during revenue hearings. It notes lawmakers faced uneven expertise and cites power struggles in Roosevelt’s patronage system as cabinet members clash with the President over appointments. Confidential notes reveal extensions and verbatim records kept on calls to guard internal discussions.
Today in history recalls 1845 Texas annexation resolution and Nebraska statehood, 1907 spelling reform veto, 1913 Webb-Kenyan liquor ban, 1932 Lindbergh kidnap, 1936-37 court gold ban uphold, 189? court rulings. Birthdays include Rear Admiral Butler Percival Wilde Arthur Millspaugh Louis Anspacher Henry Wood and others.
Senators monitor developments as Hitler seeks colonies. Progressive push for a confiscatory war profits tax moves forward. Secretary Ickes faces criticism for a radio address to Britons. Congress urged to recognize the gallantry of British officers who aided Americans after the sunboat Panay sinking.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 7 30 a m in Washington D C for Mrs A V Steinkraus formerly Miss Bertha Nabakowski of Amherst who died after months of illness She worked for the Red Cross 20 years and led disaster relief She is survived by her husband mother and five brothers and three sisters with burial in Arlington cemetery Relatives listed from Amherst Oberlin Birmingham and Akron with several attending from nearby areas
Amhers t Business Men Resoviation met at Grange Hall to discuss trade stimulation. A committee including Ludwig Thomas and Henry Kane was formed to design new methods, and a BoyStates Camp candidate was chosen for Columbus in June. A resolution supported extending Maple Street to Church Street and condolences were offered to Mrs Steinkranee, sister of president Auense Nahakawsky. The group plans to meet April 4 at St Pauls Lutheran parish hall.
Members of the hospital auxiliary met Monday evening at the gas office with Mrs. L Roemer presiding. Annual reports were given. Committees appointed for the year include supply chaired by Mrs. Pied Deiner with several members, finance chaired by Mrs. A P Roth, and membership chaired by Mrs. J L Waser along with other appointees.
Cartoonist born in Jersey City, New Jersey aged 39 and actor Lionel Atwill born in England aged 53 are mentioned. Today’s horoscope warns of an independent character with caution in personal affairs yet eagerness to share knowledge about areas of interest. Emotional and sensitive yet practical with a strong home loyalty.
By Mrs B A Jenne details show a benefit bridge evening at Cromwell with Mrs Genrge eeank Mrs John Frits and others. Announced a sow at the hospital March UI and much of the event spent on making surgical dressings for the hospital.
Henrietta Grange will host a program and dress rehearsal Wednesday evening at seven. St Peters Sunday School teachers and officers met at Miss Kathryn Schriper’s home to plan. contributions to Menzel Memorial and equipment purchases were approved. Other local groups including the Pythian Sisters, Men’s Club, and Ladies Society of the church held meetings, with planned events and receptions noted, plus a school operetta and Eagles family observance planned for Friday evening.
Biblical readings for Shrove Tuesday stress humbling before the Lord and drawing near to God. The sermon extols Holy Communion as the churchs genius and heart, linking it to Advent Christmas Epiphany and the resurrection, uniting believers with Christ in the service.
Jackson Michigan report details Floyd Soper a high school student turning to beekeeping to fund college. Starting in 1933 with one swarm bought for a dollar, he now maintains 14 swarms across 20 hives and expects to harvest about 81000 in honey to finance his education.
The Queen Esther Class of the Methodist church will hold its February meeting Friday at the home of Mrs. J. G. Maxwell on Park Avenue. The guest speaker will be Queen Esther Cla.
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