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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1937
Page
11
A new method to reduce childbirth pain uses ether in oil injected into the large intestine after a baking soda enema. The patient stays conscious yet dulled, allowing hours of anesthesia with no apparent harm to mother or child, in thousands of reported cases.
The article argues childbirth safety is a public health priority beyond easing pain. It urges education and professional care for expectant mothers, noting indifference endangers lives but public welfare can respond through awareness and guidance for first births.
A physician could not attend a woman in confinement before the 17th century. Modern writes call for safe motherhood, rest, and longer care, noting many deaths when care is delayed. Fathers often minimize professional help and public provision lags, with benefits rising the longer mothers receive care.
Mr and Mrs Ray Brown and daughters Barbara and Laura May were honored at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Latteman for Laura May s fifth birthday. Supper guests included Mr and Mrs C A Martin and Mary Vivian Latteman.
The piece profiles Lewis Guibert of New York a diligent shareholder advocate who attends meetings travels to push reforms. He seeks open directors minutes genuine stockholder lists access to information and federal incorporation aimed at empowering small investors and restraining entrenched interests.
A local social column notes a one year old birthday for Tommy Hallouer. The piece lists numerous visiting relatives and friends from Elyria Amherst Berlin Heights Bluffton Collins and nearby towns as they called on or hosted family gatherings.
A discussion of eye makeup as a key to personal improvement in appearance. It covers selecting flattering colors for eyes, skin, and hair, and provides practical tips on lashes, brows, shadows, and lash curlers to enhance eye size and expression.
Gregory and Nita reconcile then flee toward a new start on the lake. Nick and Martha abandon jealousy and misbelief to plan a rapid Oakville wedding with Barry as best man.
Kipton made visits to Mr and Mrs Theodore Ries Monday afternoon and to Mr and Mrs Ray Brown Monday evening as part of local social rounds.
Birmingham report notes Joe Bickel in Cleveland on business Tuesday. Lorain residents Mr and Mrs James Flagerty visited Mrs H J West on Wednesday. Elyria area Mrs Walter Snellenberger and daughter visited Mrs E H Snellenberger Wednesday afternoon.
The Sewing Club gathered at the Berkmeyer residence Thursday afternoon for sewing and refreshments. Guests included Mrs. Winifred Welch and several others from Vermilion and area. The group will meet again next Thursday at the Snellenberger home with Mrs. Glenn Berkmeyer hosting.
South Amherst committees meet at the town hall to organize the May 31 Memorial Day celebration led by Mayor Henry Garland. Appointments cover band, speaker, pastor liaison, parade automobiles, and a traffic officer with next meeting May 13. Organizations include the Legion, Royal Neighbor Lodge, Swiss Lodge, Knights and Ladies, Hungarian Lodge, and Volunteer Firement.
The South Amherst Legion Auxiliary Post No. 197 met Thursday at the club rooms to organize the dinner for the Amherst Business Men's Association to be served Monday evening.
The Cheery Stitchers Sewing Club met Thursday evening with Miss Bogardy hosting. Members shared sewing tips and discussed upcoming projects and community outreach.
The piece discusses Helen who prefers poorer neighborhood friends over her affluent surroundings. It argues parental bans on play harms ties, suggests inviting peers to the home to foster true friendship, and notes children form bonds to explore shared interests and environments.
A local group formed a Mystery Club and drew names during a social hour. Miss Rose Stryzeski of Henrietta joined as a new member. Refreshments were served, and the next meeting will be at Miss Helen Sledge's home.
The Ladies Altar Society of Nativity Church met Thursday afternoon to handle routine business. Favorable reports were presented. After adjournment a social time followed with Mrs. Peter Hyster and Mrs. Walter Krueck hosting refreshments.
The Cotton Belt Railroad will install electric foot warmers and spring cushioned seats with back rests on all locomotives following an agreement with the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Seats measure 15 by 16 inches with 18 inch backs and 14 inches of leg room. cushions include springs and heaters where needed.
Detroit May 1 General Manager Nichol as Dreystadt reveals Cadillac and La Salle V-8s spend two hours after assembly on final inspections. Six checks along a unique conveyor route ensure body conditioning waterproof tests and pinpoint paint flaws. Final bake and upholstery cleaning solidify an unblemished finish before approval.
The new Oldsmobile Six and Eight emphasize superior quietness through sound proofing and an all steel Turret Top Body by Fisher. Features include padded panels, insulated dash and cowl, rubber backed floor mats, and a rigid frame with six bolted points per side, plus independent radiator and fender mounting for a smooth, stable ride at high speeds.
The 1937 Ford V-8 features a distinctive front end signaling a new streamlined design for affordable cars. Beyond aesthetics, two key functional changes contribute to a broader shift in low-cost automotive engineering.
The new Ford V-8 features separate headlamps moved into fender aprons for a cleaner look. A smoothly contoured hood deck lifts from the cow, with removable sides, while the grille displays a horizon tal V shape and a bold V-8 emblem. Hood louvers run horizontal with chromium trim.
At the end of its first year 2125 Pontiac service employees nationwide qualified for the Pontiac Service Craftsman Guild. Of these 1222 met six month requirements and 903 achieved one year status. The guild recognizes dealers' mechanics, shop foremen, service salesmen and managers for meritorious work. Awards and provisional cards are issued as standards are met.
In South Bend Indiana Geo D Keller reports Studebaker sold 3770 passenger cars and trucks in the first ten days of April an increase of 22 percent from the same period in 1936. Year to date sales reached 24118 units up 24 percent from last year.
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