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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1937
Page
16
Webb Miller surveys Italian military power under Mussolini after a tour of European capitals. The piece notes Italy's equipped forces, emphasizing infantry and bayonet readiness as part of a broader wartime assessment.
United Press reports Mussolini boasts of a vast war machine with seven to nine million trained manpower in Italy. boys as young as six enter Wolf Clubs and Balilla, advancing to full military service by age 21 as part of the fascist mobilization plan.
Reverend M A Hayes spoke at Holy Week services on Farther with Christ with junior choir and a vocal duet by George Schroeder and son Gerald. Tonight Hayes discusses The Soldier's Confession while Holy Communion and services continue at Congregational and St Pauls Lutheran churches. A moving picture Christus drew a large crowd at St Peters Evangelical and Reformed church.
Various churches observe Holy Week services on Good Friday. At St Joseph’s church the mass of the Pre sanctified and Veneration of the Cross will be held in the morning. Stations of the Cross are planned for 3 PM. A union service will be held at unspecified location.
Italy maintains a broad mobilization program with 18 months service and post-service training shaping a civilian defense. The air force, one of Europe’s largest, includes 2,000 first-line planes and up to 7,000 total aircraft with a Fiat BR-20 bomber under development. Official aim is 1,500 planes annually, aided by 25 flight schools training 1,500 pilots and 4,500 mechanics. Italy’s strategic position near Libya and the Dodecanese informs air deployment, though raw materials limits persist. the nation relies on imports for nitrate copper and cellulose while pushing electrification and wheat self-sufficiency.
St Peter's Evangelical and Re formed church hosts a 1:30 p m service led by Rev S I Roger with a union choir. Following, church ladies hold a Lenten Quiet Hour on "The Power of the Cross." A German communion is planned at St Peter's at 10 a m and at St Paul's Lutheran at 7:30 p m. Stores close 1 to 3 p m. Hospital news reports birth of baby girl to Mr and Mrs Joseph Tiubet of Jackson Street Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Jenne move into the Yentzer Apartment on West Street. St. Peter's church choir rehearses at church parlors at 7 30 tonight. Eagles Auxiliary meets tonight at the F O E Hall.
Avon Lake council met Monday night approving minutes. Cleveland Electric Aluminum Co. may install three light poles on West Lake Rd. Board granted drainage for athletic field into storm sewer on Groveland Ave. Ted Kekic appointed fire chief effective April 1 1937 for remainder of year. Council authorized $4033.78 in interest on maturing bonds April 1 1937 and ordered 22 tons of slag purchased for roads. Discussions covered Barker property for park use and shrub planting.
April second replaces April seventh for the final party in the series at the Chateau. Mrs. James McCutcheon, 11, is a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lorain.
The Congregational church choir will sing The Crucifixion Friday evening at the church. Soloist Horace Peasegood of Lorain joins Charles Butler and Wayne Black with Erwin Britton directing the evening services.
Rev. Hoyt, former pastor of the Congregational church in Mentor, will deliver the Sunday morning sermon with special music planned for the service.
The Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club hosts an open house at the local school auditorium on Thursday at 8 pm celebrating its birthday. Receiving committee includes president Mrs Joe Cajka and former presidents Mrs E J Weigel Mrs F Reid and Mrs Frances Kavanagh. Dr J Paul Visscher of Western Reserve University presents an illustrated talk on Wonders of Hawaii.
Mrs. Joseph Huber and Mrs. Paul Verdes hosted a miscellaneous shower for sister Miss Helen Bodnar of Shiffield bride elect to Louis Bierwick at the hosts' home. Refreshments were served and Bodnar received many useful and lovely gifts.
The Five Hundred Club was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Forthofer Jr. on Monday evening March 25. After a card session prizes for high score went to Mrs. Blake and Mrs. Schafer.
The Ladies of St Marys Church held a quilting party at the church hall on Tuesday afternoon. Various residents were noted as guests and visitors from Lakewood and Elyria attended events at local homes. The April meeting is planned for Mrs Bernice Schlechter in Kipton.
The March meeting of the Middle Ridge Community was held at the school house on March 19. The program included assembly singing, first grade music, a health talk by Miss Alice Bird of the Lorain County Extension Service, and musical selections by Misses Biddinger and Miller of Amherst. A social time followed with refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for April 16.
Members met with Mrs. Newton Bechtel for the March session. Grace Stang, president, led the business portion. Needlework and social chat followed the routine, and the hostess served later in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Schmit kons of Columbus were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs G H Schmit kons. David Schmitkons returned to Columbus with them for a week long visit. Mr and Mrs N W Bechtel and son Kenneth attended a birthday dinner in the home of Mr and Mrs C O Schmitkens of Lake Avenue as a courtesy to their sister Mrs Carl Menz of Elvira. Mrs Katherine Kolbe reports the death of her brother in law Adga Madill of Lorain on Monday at St Josephs Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday at 20th Street M E Church with burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park. Kuntz and Joyce of Lorain moved a three room bungalow to the farm of Dr Georgia Scharff invited by the owner.
A woman prominent in freedom advocacy hires a man to maintain her property grounds. The arrangement emphasizes a balance between personal liberty and orderly discipline as part of domestic upkeep.
A garbled notice from a historical page references an edger and a meal gone wrong with unclear names. The fragment hints at misfortune or ridicule but lacks concrete facts or proper nouns to confirm details.
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