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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
8
A nostalgic note recalls rail transport’s impact on a small town and presents striking figures about railroads tax payments and payrolls. It cites New York Central's Lorain County water and electricity costs, local payroll of 189, and national taxes totaling about 1 400 dollars per mile of track.
News from the Cleveland Catholic Diocese reports Bishop Joseph Schrembs, who has led the diocese for 18 years, has been elevated by Pope Pius XI to the rank of Archbishop. He retains Cleveland as his seat and marks the fifty year priesthood anniversary on June 29. The community notes his extensive religious leadership and anticipates his continued influence.
John Oosta of the Bronx once pursued an American silk industry by hatching one million silkworm eggs from a tiny Turkish stock. But substitutes like rayon and acetate are cheaper and stronger in the stocking market, dampening the dream of a mass domestic silk industry.
Washington trip chronicles a rough drive from Baltimore to the capital and a visit to the Lincoln Memorial. The author notes unsafe nighttime roads, admires the Lincoln statue and Washington Post anecdote, and reflects on presidential decline and the Press Club atmosphere. The piece highlights Sousa and Post staff stories, Cardinal Pacelli memories, and writerly life in Washington.
John A. Topliff, 72, longtime Elyria business figure and former mayor, died Sunday at his daughter’s home in Atlanta. He started a carriage shop in 1854, formed Topliff and Ely in 1866, and built the Topliff House. Pierre S. du Pont, Lorain Steel president, headlined a hotel banquet with 150 regional officials. Postmaster Griswold now operates a new cancelling machine at the post office.
Four automobiles at Oberlin were stolen and driven around late Sunday night before being abandoned on the village outskirts. Authorities suspect students, though no suspects have been identified.
Ten years ago public health officials documented over seven hundred measles cases across multiple districts. Health leaders warned of ongoing transmission and urged vaccination campaigns to curb spread.
A 1939 McNaught Syndicate profile extols a capital city as both stunning and hospitable, weaving travel imagery and civic pride into a concise portrait of its charms and visitor welcome.
Amherst Ohio March 20 Circle six of the Women’s Union of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church met at the church parlors to celebrate its first anniversary. The afternoon opened with a business session led by Mrs. Eva Miller and devotions by Mrs. Walter Mischka. A program featured Miss Donna Pumphrey and Dorothy Miller among others, followed by a social hour with refreshments for members and guests.
In Elyria 357 cases are reported this month while Lorain County Health District records over 350. Dr. G E French says Elyria epidemic subsiding. Dr. C D Barrett reports rise in the county district. The Rev Harold Sayles of Mansfield will become Emmanuel Lutheran Church pastor on May 1 after organizing the church last September and serving as temporary pastor.
The Eagle Auxiliary drill team sponsored a Wednesday afternoon dessert bridge at the Eagle Home. Luncheon was at 1 30. Nine tables played bridge and pinochle with honors to Mrs. Thomas Bruce in bridge and Mrs. A C Werner in pinochle. Special prize awarded to Mrs. Florence Mercer South Amherst.
Edward Horvath of Taylor street was admitted and discharged after treatment for a lacerated hand. Mrs August Hoffman of Jackson street also admitted. Allyn Waldrom of Park avenue discharged. Michael Joseph of Leavitt road injured when struck by an auto Tuesday morning shows little improvement. An X ray was taken Wednesday. results expected today.
Word is received of the birth of twin boys to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Commings at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday. Mrs. Commings formerly Miss Caroline Kothe of Amherst.
Circle 3 of St Ann's society meets at Mrs Edward Newberger home on Cleveland Avenue. Junior Walther League and St Paul Lutheran council convene in church parlors tonight. Plato Lodge Odd Fellows holds Boosters night with regular gathering. Middle Ridge Community Club presents Lovely Ladies three act farce at the schoolhouse at eight, with brief business beforehand. Mrs John Michael of Park Avenue listed.
Eaton-Mr and Mrs E F Mack and Mr and Mrs H E Bassett returned from Florida. Durkee fortieth wedding anniversary celebrated at the Russell Carpenter home in Columbia with six oclock dinner and Chinese Checkers. Bassett birthday anniversary dinner for ten hosted by Mrs H E Bassett. Alfred Squires visiting daughter in Corapolis Pa. Kenneth Crowell and Mrs Crowell of Meadville visited. Amanda Beardsley recovering from influenza. Willard Beebe and wife from Fostoria spent Sunday with his mother.
A devotional piece links St Luke and St Matthew to steadfastness in the Kingdom. It praises endurance, tenacity, and perseverance as essential to salvation and being fit instruments for the Leader, citing scripture and John Milton’s line about bearing up and steering onward.
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