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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1936
Page
7
A text discusses a rising trend of surveys from radio audiences to presidential preferences and school enrollments, noting a specific probe into the common contents of women's handbags. It cites cash, snacks, linense items, and assorted trinkets, observing tidy versus untidy habits and lingering social stereotypes about pockets and housekeeping.
A Washington opinion piece mocks a headline about Congress correcting perceived injustices in federal vacation and sick leave. It highlights proposed increases from 15 to 26 days of vacation plus more sick leave, arguing the plan would still fail to satisfy workers and noting the broad impact on everyday employees nationwide.
Captain Anthony Eden, British foreign secretary, says nations follow the 1914 road to war and suffering could rise further. He places hope on the League of Nations despite crises with Mine-Japanese tensions and Ethiopian unrest. Democracy remains the strongest but is under pressure from extremists and nationalist zeal.
Merle Thorpe editor of about New Deal difficulties cites Citizens Conservation Corps and Community Credit Corporation. A country lad told to CL Washington D C received a 10000 check from Commodus Credit Corporation in reply. Shenandoah Iowa notes suggest caution with scams and letters from distant offices.
O O McIntyre reports on New York gossip about Walker leasing a East 70s duplex and potential moves to California or Bermuda. The piece shifts to cultural vignettes with readers, a Bowery drug store scene, and opinions on Broadway First Lady contenders Katharine Cornell and Helen Hayes, noting Cornell’s role in St Joan and a dinner remark about a careless book borrower.
A garbled reminiscence recalls a bookless lending, a dare from a Kentuckian, and a chaotic scene near the Cincinnati Zoo. The narrator describes wearing white ducks and a saifer bat, an attempted prank ending in fear as staff or guards restrained and wet the narrator, with a closing note attributed to Dearright 1985.
A dated collage notes figures like Rene Descartes and Isaac Newton, plus a “Today in History” sequence with Britain’s abolition act and Dickens. It then lists today’s births including Claude Swanson and James Cox, with multiple political and scientific names interwoven across eras.
A fragmented archival item traces incidents and civic notes including a search for a transient, a wounded detective, a levy on maintenance funds, city auditing, and legal immigration matters. It references Wellington, Quebec, and Romania context, plus a 25 year anniversary mention in Elsra.
Avon Lake notes record a Monday board meeting at a home in Avon-on-the-Lake with speakers and local announcements. It also lists notable birthdays including James P. Pope of Idaho and Rodney Smith, with historical references and prognostications about achievements and social standing.
Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Rebecca Gosling 72 will be held from Keth Andrews Funeral Home Wellington. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. Survivors include three sons Frank R. Hn Arthur J and siblings Henry Sermpture Lulu Kun s Harriet Dacon. Evangelistic services at Wellington Methodist church led by Rev Lonzo Green with nightly meetings this week. Sermon topics include Have Seen Thee a Watchman and Massing Miracles. Also noted death of Mrs Lulu Babb Kinnison of Cleveland and double pneumonia. Wellington schools sorrowed as Ripley A. Ningisonser intendant.
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs B J Ferou and sons of Penfield. Mrs Mae Cailely visited Brigh ton. Foster Fisher of Cleveland visited with the Fleming family. Mamie Johns of Lorain was guest of Homer Johns. Palm Sunday events planned at the Methodist church. Leora Wurtheimer to sing. Rozetta Hitchie suffered a slight stroke last week. The Pfeiffers of Wellington visited Mrs Frank Howard. Bertha Horner spent the weekend with her parents in Lodi and Easter plans noted. Angela Dublo from Oberlin College to vacation with the Brenners of Wellington. University Singers from Western Reserve to broadcast from Rockefeller Center.
Mrs Reid will read a paper on seed planting at a closed meeting. Week end visitors include William Raymond and Charlotte Klinece from Graften visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur Hudson. Other local guests listed are Mrs Elzy Cox and Mrs Walter Emerson. Edwin Zimmerman traveled to West Virginia on business. Don Bungard and Jack Bungard spent Sunday in Defiance. LeRoy Schumaker returned to Ohio State after visiting his parents. Mr and Mrs William Schumaker and Marr and Burr Nussdo are mentioned among local names.
County officials attended a hearing on state adoption of Vermilion Road from Route 25 near Kipton to Ashland. Warden cited about 12 miles in Lorain County and urged state takeover to relieve maintenance costs. Additional Lorain roads will be discussed at 11 a.m. in April.
Mrs Katherine Boardman and daughter Barbara Williams Aziz visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ralph Vosler Mrs Clara Vogler Mr and Mrs Frank Innasik and son Donald Messrs David Vosler and George Vogler all from Bisra to spend the afternoon with Mr and Mrs A C Werner in Amherst
The men’s prayer meeting of the Foursquare church is scheduled for Saturday evenings at the home of Philip Dodson on South Ridge Road. Mayme Blum is spending several days with Cleveland.
March 31 brief notes Mrs Edward Brucker will host a joint meeting of the Woman's Missionary and Ladies Aid societies Thursday afternoon. C P Smith visited his daughter and family. Mr and Mrs L W Spieglerbers of Townline Road and Mr and Mrs E F Sarder and ...
A series of social visits unfolded as families visited relatives in Elyria Flat Rock Lorain and Oberlin including Mrs Lusra Lytle and Mrs R G Pler rer. The latest arrival noted a son born to Mr and Mrs Edward Frye at Elmsra Memorial Hospital on March 279th.
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