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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1936
Page
11
London reports that a May conference among Locarno powers Britain France Belgium Italy and Germany would include only those nations. If successful, after lengthy prep, a general Assembly of Nations would be convened later to study world problems.
Burglars caused 200 dollar damage to George Jaskolo’s grocery in Toledo by overturning merchandise and consuming meat bread cheese and tobacco. Ground frozen depths hampered grave diggers in Lima during recent cold snap. Bucyrus records Mrs Susan Ensminger’s 191st birthday making her the city’s first to reach that age. Norwalk notes Shadle family charm as Harry chosen handsomest man on Mt Onion campus. Ashtabula marks Friday the thirteenth with a centennial turn as the beaver clan notes 100 years since a pearer’s last sighting and odd luck persists.
London reports Lloyds insurance underwriters showing confidence in peace with odds against French troops entering the German Rhineland zone and against a major European war within three or nine months. A broker noted limited demand for war risk insurance and some interest in insuring buildings against air raid damage at low rates.
A garbled Ohio page notes J J Tropper of Ashtabula quoting a fatal line about Sarauel Burnett in Plymouth Town I ship while Athens county farmers are offered free vocational testing of 3 000 ears weekly by Troy High School students led by L b L Floover. Mentions Cleveland Museum of Art centennial exhibits with Van Gogh works. Local items cover oil and gas tests in Carroll Noble Belmont counties and oddities from St. Clairsville to Fremont and Sandusky including a Civil War veteran's trust fund and a mall checking scam in New Athens.
Automobile notes highlight the Studebaker President Coupe of 1936 as the line’s rising star. Designed by Helen Dryden on the Champion chassis, it features an eight cylinder 115 horsepower engine, 125 inch wheelbase, and advanced streamlining. Dealers report high demand and added safety inspections focusing on brakes lights horn steering tires and wipers.
Pontiac redesigned its owner manual, creating The Automobile User's Guide aimed at the average owner. The book emphasizes driving pleasure, proper use of controls, and practical care, with sections on starting, gear shifting, parking, night and winter driving, fuel saving, tire life, and maintenance, plus a mechanically minded back story of the car.
Buick Motor Company announces an expanded owner service policy offering free 300 mile and 1500 mile inspections from any Buick dealer nationwide for owners who travel or relocate within the first 1500 miles. The policy covers expert inspection and adjustment by Buick trained mechanics during the first 4000 miles or three months, with free replacement of defective parts or workmanship.
Detroit march 21 Plymouth business coupe can be quickly converted into a light delivery car by a new pick up unit. The metal box and plates extend rear cargo space and allow long items with a few wing bolts and floor bolts. Ten minutes suffices for a passenger to delivery transformation. Old Los Angeles Dr Arthur P McKinlay defends bum blockade citing Caracalla and the U S Public Health Service roots dating to 1793.
Oldsmobile launches its third Points of Safety Inspection Drive on April 1 to enlist owners in safer driving. The program runs through April and May with inspections offered at over 3,500 dealer service departments. It welcomes nonowners of Oldsmobile cars and aims for 300,000 inspections, reflecting a harsh winter and extensive vehicle wear.
Avon Lake village council postponed meeting Thursday night approved plans and estimates for Moore Road paving and drainage drawn by T. W. Loundon of Elyria and sought federal aid. State highway department added Conrad Road to the state system. Clerk authorized to order slag and tile. George Alten chosen to fill fire department vacancy. Sixteen Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Barr with card winners Mrs Arnold Buck and G. T. Jensen. Parent-Teacher Association met. flood relief donation approved. Major Bowes program presented with multiple acts.
Isabel Wag New Kirk Melody Makers Marian Detze June Barr Gwen Adams Norma Nissen Creole Bells Mrs Adams and Mrs Pickering Hill Billy Song Birds Charles Dale Wilford Perle Wilford Sandy Linden Colorature bass Richard Wilford A son was born to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Forthefer at Lakewood Hospital Tuesday Townsend meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs G T Jensen Tuesday evening at 8 o clock.
Stanford psychologist Dr. Calvin P. Stone advises in Palo Alto that open heart gestures may seem melodramatic. He says real romantic impulse originates from the pituitary gland not the heart, and emotional drives in courtship and marriage stem from hormonal influence.
Probation Officer Max Watson forwarded six pop pies on behalf of California to England for King Edward VII. The pies were oil wrapped and air mailed from New York to London after ship transport. The King's secretary acknowledged the thanks. Toledo adopts safety director duties for city financial chief John X. Edy.
Amherst C March 21 Senior Hi School chapel in charge of Victoria Shinsker featured scripture, poetry by Robert Service, and solos by Robert Stevens with piano by Harry Powers. Junior Hi chapel led by Miss Arlene Reich opened with scripture. included Easter Hat play, group songs, and solos. Women’s Benefit Association met at Mrs L Roemer’s home with ten members. contests won by Mrs W Grugel and Mrs Adam Schroeder.
The feature describes a simple two to three material quilt titled Lover's Knot, praised for beauty and ease. It explains pattern 5556 includes Block Chart, cutting and sewing instructions, yardage, block diagrams, and placement guidance for single and double beds. Send 19 cents to Chronicle Telegram Household Arts Dept. for pattern 5556 with name, address, and pattern number.
In a dim lobby Bobby Clark and Paul McCullough recall vaudeville days from Sells Floto to Ringling. They discuss touring in Miami Beach and New York, keeping to schedules, writing their own material, and past shows like Strike Up the Band and Music Box Revue. Born Springfield Ohio years 1885 and 1882.
A Lorain circle meeting at Congregational church on Friday featured a brief business session and bridge with trophies awarded to Mrs. Phillip Braun, Mrs. H. A. Monger, and Mrs. J. H. Scibley. Other attendees included Mrs. Jay Gillette and Mrs. William Gruger, with upcoming events announced for April 17 and a home gathering at Mrs. L. J. Henes.
The Rev C B Schmidt will lead a German Lenten service at St Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church at 7 Sunday evening. Rev R C Resse of St Paul Theran church will preach at 11 Sunday morning. John Maddock of Lorain died at Amherst hospital Friday afternoon. Wickens Co Lorain will handle the body. Mrs Julia Boughton Lorain.
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