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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1936
Page
4
Cedar Falls council assigns police to enforce timely library book returns after ongoing overdue items. Local officials say the move aims to reduce lost materials and ensure fair access for patrons.
Senate approves 62 million for reclamation despite House rejection, funding Grand Coulee and other sites. Critics led by Senator Vandenberg urge Congress to assume responsibility, arguing projects began by executive decree with relief funds and raise concerns over cost, efficiency, and political risk ahead of upcoming elections.
Richard Lee Strout argues a simple fix to curb kidnapping in the United States. Making ransom unprofitable by strong enforcement in Britain and Canada, the crime collapses when no money is paid. He notes vast sums vanish into criminals, while victims vanish in danger or death if profits persist. The Lindbergh case is cited as a stark example of deadly stakes when kidnapping pays.
A severe winter strains outdoor workers as snow sleet and cold challenge transit, utilities, and services. Indoor laborers remain sheltered while delivery crews, police, firefighters, mail carriers, milk and fuel suppliers, and newsboys persevere to keep city life functioning amid the storm.
A eastern women's club proposes segregating knitters at lectures to prevent distraction from needlework. Non knitters complain the clicking disrupts hearing and focus, while critics warn segregation may provoke unrest and hinder speakers. The text notes confusion and fluctuating attitudes toward knitting in public spaces.
A New Yorker writes to a daily column confessing an upbringing in a wealthy, cultured family with a trust fund and estate ahead. She recounts two romantic infatuations and current attractions to a coastwise deck steward turned love interest, fears elopement, and seeks guidance while noting hometown standards, self restraint, and occasional nosal behavioral slips.
A wartime style confession reveals a failed elopement with a chauffeur through Switzerland. The writer explains why the marriage was kept and the child kept from leaving America, amid family concerns and a late letter to an aunt and guardian who has since died.
A condensed list notes Edwin H. Landseer born 1802 and died 1873, and other notables such as Increase A. Lapham born 1811, James Mills Thoburn born 1834, Edward Payson Roe born 1838, Luther Burbank born 1849, Champ Clark born 1850. It also recalls milestones like Alexander Graham Bell’s first telephone patent, 1911 troop movements to the Mexican border, 1919 Bolshevist bombing in Siberia, 1926 first transatlantic radio, and 1935 Greek Civil War beginnings.
Residents in Lorain and Sheffield are pushing a special election for a county bond to build a bridge over the Black River at East Thirty first Street in South Lorain. Estimated cost ranges from 46900 to 60000 dollars while state approval for a county tuberculosis sanatorium plans remains pending.
George Hadaway of Hadaway Transfer Company died suddenly on a Green Line car while returning from Cleveland. His body was found after the car arrived at the car barns. The First National Bank on Middle Avenue to formally open Wednesday with a public reception in the afternoon and evening, no business to be transacted.
Sec ond Congregational Church members pledged 4000 dollars yesterday to clear the last indebtedness. Phin Guthrie, former Felsoa High School star and Ohio State track captain, has already tied two world records this season. His latest win came Saturday at the national AAU track meet in Chicago, tying the eight and three fifths second world mark for the 70 yard high hurdles. At the Illinois Festival last week he tied the world record for the 74 yard high hurdles.
Maj Gen Louis H H Bush retires at statutory age. Mary Y Norton and Ben Ames Williams noted as prominent born in New Jersey and Mississippi respectively. Augusta Vollmer Criminologist born New Orleans. Sewell Ford short story writer born Maine. Philip Fox astronomer born Kansas. Hugo Ballin artist born New York. ex president Tomas Masaryk of Czechoslovakia born 1866.
A speaker admits awareness of an unhappy future and longing for a life beyond ordinary happiness. He notes concern about breaking hearts, including a good man, and acknowledges the deck steward, electrician's assistant, and a policeman are not suitable for him. He senses happiness lies elsewhere.
A resident near Doorn describes a dreary exile life after the market crash. She and her husband, both involved in tulip growing, saved from inheritance to buy a cottage and a garden plot. She handles housework including weekly exterior washing, and they care for a two year old daughter.
The passage praises balance between bold effort and prudent patience. It notes that failure in undertakings often follows lack of energy, while what is delayed may succeed through steady waiting and intelligent approach. It emphasizes loyalty to friends and protective support as key social virtues.
Joseph Tee, a Boston social worker and recreation expert, is highlighted for his contributions to community welfare and youth engagement. The profile notes his work with local organizations and initiatives to improve urban leisure options and social services.
M H Welty steps down as county auditor ending an 11 year tenure and will be succeeded Monday by S Kelser. Welty stays on briefly in the auditor's department for real estate reappraisal work while new arrangements are made. In Elyria, over 300 grade school children now receive warm lunches at noon with health improvements noted including weight gains of four to five pounds per child at one school.
Edgar A. Mowrer of Chicago born in Bloomington TI 44 years ago. Stuart Chase of New York economist writer born in Somersworth NH 48 years ago. Frederic W. Goudy of New York master printer born in Bloomington NJ TL years ago. Arthur Bostwick of St. Louis librarian born in Litchfield Conn 76 years ago.
A reflection urges balancing romance with steady mind and strong companionship to avoid midlife collapse. It stresses health care and conserving energy as safeguards, framing the idea within a poetic tone about staying steady and valuing resilient friendships.
Belden Ohio March 7 The Adult Bible Class of Belden Sunday school met at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Wise Thursday evening Roy Lang taught the class Officers elected were president Mrs Leona Seckt and secretary
Amherst March 7 Special week of prayer observed by the First Evangelical church next week with theme evenings led by local couples on successive days. Lenten evangelistic services begin March 15 with daily evenings except Saturday and a Sunday evangelistic service and communion led by Rev. C L Allen of Fremont.
Circle 5 of the Women’s Union will meet at Mrs Mary Brucker’s home on Washington Street Tuesday afternoon. Circle 4 will hold an all day quilting at the church parlors the same Tuesday, with a sauerkraut dinner served at noon.
Plans for the annual county council banquet of the Elmer Johnson Post of the American Legion to be held in Amherst on April 6 and an entertainment program for the South Amherst post on March 10 at St. Joseph's school hall were completed at a meeting of the Elmer Johnson Post last night. Tickets for the dinner, open to the public, will go on sale soon. The auxiliary will assist in the program honoring the South Amherst post. An invitation was received from the Holy Name Society to attend its meeting in the school hall Monday evening. Rev Fr Edward J Gracey, former national chaplain of Forty and Eight in Ohio and now religious director of northern Ohio CCC camps, will be the principal speaker. The meeting closed with refreshments served by George Schroeder and Thomas Bruce.
John W McGuire five died of pneumonia at State Soldiers' Home hospital Sandusky at 9 35 am yesterday. Born in Barberton he served in the Spanish American War. He married Marion Werner of Amherst in 1924 and lived at the Soldiers' Home two years then in Amherst until October. His wife died five months ago. Survived by five stepchildren Albert Werner Amherst Mrs William Vogler and Mrs William Cory Elyria Ralph Werner Newport Richy Fla and Mrs Katherine Carrington Williamsburg Ariz. Funeral services set for 10 am Monday from the home.
The Queen Esther class of the Methodist church met at Mrs. J. B. Egeland's Spring street home last night. They planned an April white elephant exchange at Mrs. A. J. Bauer's Park avenue home and a Mother-Daughter banquet in May.
The gathering chose Mrs Mildred Summerton as prize winner in an advertisement contest. A brief music and readings program was followed by refreshments. The group named itself Belden Community Bible Class and will meet with Mrs Mary Killip on the first Thursday evening in April. Present were Mrs Killip, Mr and Mrs Dwight Reislinger, BE L Terman, Mrs Virgil Kline and son Kenneth and Lois Bradley, Mr and Mrs Lewis Klinec, Mrs Donna Rust, Rev and Mrs George Berbe, Mr and Mrs Claire Wolf and son.
Cletus Bruce hosted the Live Wires class of the First Evangelical church on Jackson street last night. After a short business session, games followed and Mrs. Bruce served refreshments to Mrs. J Brill Walter Brucker Harry Hall Ludolph Kreeger and Gordon Ward. The April meeting will be at Mrs Brill's home.
The regular meeting of the Junior Walther League of St Paul Lutheran church was held in the church parlors last night.
The Mary Martha class of the Congregational church was entertained last night by Mrs A H Smith and Mrs Vincent Nalley at the home of Mrs Smith on Woodhill Drive.
Mrs. M. B. Schaeffer hosted a birthday party on Mitlan avenue for her daughter Ruby Games. Games and contests followed by luncheon at 4:30 p.m. Seated guests included Dorothy Aldrich, Dorothy Miller, Charlene Becker, Jean Gordon, Cora Miller, Grace Stiwald, Sally Lee Kreeger, June Sabiers, Norman Miller, Parker Miller, Earl Stiwald, Russell Slumska, Robert Shaffer, Shirley Ward, Joan Sharp, Donald Mackenzie, Walloyd Becher and James Dean.
The Amherst High School phan el program was presented before the student body Friday and again yesterday for the intermediate students. It featured scripture reading, songs and dances by Tiny Tappers of Elyria, duets, readings, and specialty numbers including Betty Berger and June Folley with several performers named.
Miss Ida May DeVries hosted a birthday gathering at the Foursquare parsonage for members of the Tadies' Prayer Band. Thirty were invited and a tureen dinner followed a devotional service in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Muth of Forest Street entertained last evening with Mrs Elizabeth Gibb's son Mrs Garfield Harris of South Amherst and Mrs George Garthe. Albert Werner was called to Sandusky Friday by the death of John McGuire. George Garthe spent last night in Cleveland on business. A K Jenne and Elsworth Jackson were Sandusky visitors Friday. Mrs F C Moore of Oberlin was an Amherst visitor Friday evening.
A social hour followed with contests and a featured program. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Irvin Mollison, Mrs Ray Marling, and Mrs. Gus P. Zilch. Refreshments were served to fourteen members and one guest, Mrs. Robert Short.
The earliest sense of etiquette in French referred to a label or note affixed to something, a tag stuck on a post. This definition reflects the word's practical function before it evolved into social manners.
A list of residents and families appears in this community social column. Names include Jack Lang Roy Lang Mr and Mrs Charles Seckt Lloyd Mrs Frank Schriver Martha Jane P H Rogers Mrs Mildred Summerton.
Mrs A L Wise and Mrs Charles Wise attended the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at Mrs B A Rothgery's home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Arthur Rinehart and Nettle Hemming. The club will meet with Mrs Charles Wise March 18.
A survey notes that including the vulture, more than 500 species of birds of prey are recognized by science. The finding highlights the diversity within owls eagles hawks and related raptors worldwide.
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