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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1937
Page
15
A copy of the Lorain County Homemakers Creed reflecting the work of 35 acamean and over a thousand rural extension study group women is shared. The creed emphasizes home molded character, daily faith, balanced family life, honest work, health, and feeding minds bodies and souls to nurture future men and women.
A reader laments selfish parking and urges courtesy to fill gaps in crowded streets. Bad habits like leaving excessive space near curbs waste spots and block intersections. The piece argues etiquette and consideration, not laws, will curb this behavior and improve traffic flow.
The article notes a March Treasury operation converting holders of 3 percent notes to 2.5 percent bonds while redeeming 300 million in bills. It cites a debt rise from about 16 billion in 1930 to 34.69 billion, with tax revenue expected to rise and maturities met without new borrowing, signaling only a temporary relief before higher debt.
The article notes Nanking tightens driving licenses with medical tests and traffic rule exams amid rising automobile fatalities. It contrasts Western benchmarks with China’s perceived retrograde image and cites sociologist views on gender and campus social life during commencement.
New York City writer Damon Runyon is praised for rapid, varied output across newspapers magazines and films. Portraits of radio figures and performers—Gertrude Lawrence Helen Hayes Margaret Sullavan Jack Benny Ed Wynn—are paired with globetrotting friends such as Vandercook Terhune and Maugham. Central Park nocturne and Broadway glow frame a 1937 McNaught Syndicate portrait.
A chronology listing notable figures born or died and events by year. Entries include secretary of state, explorers, bishops, inventors, newspapers editors, and historical milestones such as West Point opening in 1802, the 1935 German conscription decree, and Verdun attacks in 1916.
A roll of notable figures with birthplaces and ages: George W Pepper Philadelphia lawyer ex senator born there 70 years ago. Elsie Janis Columbus Ohio actress born 48 years ago. E M Newman Chicago travel lecturer born Cleveland 65 years ago. Percy Mackaye Cornish New Hampshire poet born New York 62 years ago. Eric P Kelly Amesbury Mass journalist professor born Amesbury 53 years ago. William B Stout Detroit airplane designer born Quincy Tl 87 years ago. Irita Van Doren New York literary editor born Birmingham Ala 46 years ago. Conrad Nagel Keokuk Iowa screen star born 40 years ago.
Tuesday March 16 reflects on Jesus teaching that greatness in heaven requires becoming like little children. The devotion emphasizes humility trust and sin forgiven as Jesus draws closer to the end of earthly ministry and believers remain in a simple receptive state.
The passage urges a high minded mindset and strength to endure opposition fueled by faith leading to success. It notes humble origins can still yield a valuable life but warns to beware of partnerships as evil influences can weaken one's progress and resolve.
New London. The Ladies' Mission Society of the First Methodist Church will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday March 18 at the home of Mrs Catherine Carvey. Assistant hostesses will be Mrs Ewart Hartman Mrs Leo Morse Mrs George Jenney and Mrs S B Palmer.
A family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs George Parnell Saturday featured a roast goose and birthday anniversary cake for eleven guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Norman T Smith Jr and Mrs Henry P Tulk and son of Oberlin and Cecil Marett.
Kenneth Marett and family joined Mr and Mrs Parnell and two sons as guests of Myrtle and Jane at Ohio State University during a weekend visit. New York couple Mr and Mrs Robert Foresman moved into the Beardsley property on Washburn Street for the winter. Mrs Beardsley travels to Akron for a few months. Mr and Mrs A S Weinberg and family spent the weekend in Cleveland. Miss Kathryn Meek continues weekend engagements.
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