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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1940
Page
6
A column reflects on the value of good health, notes a chef with chronic stomach ulcers, and laments farm private property violations. The writer praises flower gardens, contemplates safety education, and critiques dangerous driving by adults and youths in Lorain County during a Sunday visit to local sites.
An Ohio woman told a census taker her home mortgage was 45 billion pounds, a claim that exposes the idea the entire citizenry could be seized to pay the public debt. The piece notes Washington spending has raised the national mortgage by two and a half billion in one year.
Article notes six Derby winners raced in Hamburg Place colors at Lexington. It lists Old Rosebud with a 2:03 2-5 mile and a quarter mark, Sir Barton as a maiden winner, Paul Jones on heavy ground in 2:09, Zev and Flying Emony, and Pleudit as the first Hamburg-bred Derby winner outside Kentucky. Tomorrow: Hiss Machine.
A columnist lists anniversaries and death dates for historical figures including John Penn born in Virginia and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Chapin Harris in Baltimore, Rich ers Lecy Wootton Western frontiersman, Abraham Jacobi New York physician, Samuel L J Schereschewsiki a missionary bishop, Philander Knox Pittsburgh lawyer and secretary of state, Robert E Peary Arctic explorer, Samuel and Gideon Pond missionaries, James Gordon Bennett founder of the New York Herald, Demetius Gallizin tied to Loretto Pennsylvania, and events such as the 1640 introduction of stamped postage wrappers and the 1851 John Gorrie patent for refrigeration.
Justice Department anti trust investigators examine Pullman Company for top heavy cars and possible collusion with Brill car makers to curb low-slung designs. If evidence mounts, a grand jury could consider criminal action amid the Little Falls crash that killed 30.
The text lists several distinguished figures with birthplaces and ages: Dr. George W. Truett of Dallas born in Clay County North Carolina 73 years ago, William D. Leahy governor of Puerto Rico born in Hamp ton Massachusetts 65 years ago, John T. McCutcheon of Chicago born in Tippecanoe County Indiana 10 years ago, Amedeo P Giannini of San Francisco banker born in San Jose California 70 years ago, Dr Albert E Taussig of St Louis physician professor born there 69 years ago, William E Scripps of Detroit publisher born there 58 years ago, and Prof James M Sherman of Cornell bacteriologist born in Ash Grove Virginia 30 years ago.
The text describes a person as highly self-reliant and studious, with a keen mental vision that reveals hidden details. It notes friendships attracted by a mysterious, clear-sighted faculty and magnetic personal qualities.
Readings focus on faith in Jesus and the power of prayer in His name. The writer urges believers to unite in spirit and prayer, envisioning peace through a global fellowship beginning with individuals and communities.
A fragment stresses the visible unity of the Christian Church as the Body of Christ, noting it is closer now than in centuries past. The passage reflects a hopeful religious perspective on ecclesiastical solidarity.
Hurban, who turned away the Germans a year ago, has run the Czech Legation in Washington on tight funds. He cut staff and salaries, charges only 100 dollars a month to himself, relies on Czech contributions, and rents from the government. The build ing remains efficient with minimal expenses as wartime constraints bite.
Avon event notes the Sixteen Club gathering at Mr. and Mrs. George Houserman’s home with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barr winning card games. Future hosting by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Buck is listed. Attendees include Mrs. Houserman and Eugene Hubbard. PTA’s last regular meeting at the High School is set for Tuesday May 7 with a student musical program and officer elections.
Optometrists from Lorain County will gather in the American Optical Company offices in Elyria on Tuesday at 7 36 P M with Dr Harry Gerrost as chairman. Britain in the first world war suffered 646000 dead two million wounded and a quarter million missing. Fall is scheduled at the school Tuesday at 1 PM.
Edwin Pickering of Cleveland visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pickering Sunday. Mrs. Steve Stump hauser improved at home after illness. Arnold Buck hosted guests Sunday including Mr. and Mrs Hacker of Cleveland and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schneider and Buddy of Lakewood. Airs Cahoon and daughters Marian and Janet of Ravenna were weekend visitors to Avon relatives. Rowe Schwinn of Oberlin Earl Buck of Cleveland and Will Buck of Fields Corners visited Mrs. Hattie Peak Sunday afternoon.
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