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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1939
Page
11
The column recalls how World War I atrocity tales spread unchecked. Major Irvine recounts unverifiable stories such as the Liege hand amputation, showing how hate psychology and profit motives fuel mass support for war. The piece argues propaganda thrives when reason falters.
At the May 13 meeting held at Miss Florence Starr’s home Herrick avenue East the Methodist Missionary Society heard three messages from group representatives. Mrs. Blanche Smith led devotionals while Mrs. Scott Anderson spoke on Stewardship. Alice McCoy recounted two famous Indian women and Mrs. Charles Barnes discussed Refreshers Studies linked to India. John Grissinger reviewed Moving Mullions. Mite boxes opened. refreshments served. Maurice A. Rady read a history of the Wellington Garden Club from 1930 to present.
The Norwalk District Woman's Home Missionary Society conference will meet at Wellington Methodist Church starting 9 30 a m Thursday May 18. Mrs E M Herman district president will preside with devotional led by Rev Lonzo S Green and talks by district officers. Helen Edick will be principal afternoon speaker with music by Vernon W Wagar and the Sunshine Trio. Officers to be elected and installed. An evening Queen Esther banquet follows with Jeanne Whiteside presiding.
Charles Barnes superintendent leads Sunday school at 9 30 with a Mothers Day program delivered by the pastor at 10 30 titled From Eve to Mary. Epworth Leagues meet at 6 30. Pastor's 7 30 message is Saved, then Lost.
John H Green at Bible School 9:30 led by Dr Paul Wilkinson with 10:30 worship and 7:30 praise service. Sermons titled Foundations of Society and How Can We Know the Bible Is Divine. First Congregational and Church of Christ offer Mother’s Day messages and music with additional junior choir. Sunday Masses also listed at 8 and 10 am.
Dr Fred Warren Thornthwaite head of the US climate research section will speak in Oberlin next Tuesday May 16 at 7 45 am in the King Bosworth room Men Building on Research in Soil Conservation He is noted for climate classification and studies on rain storms and erosion in Ohio and Oklahoma
Mrs Wal Young entertained the Five Hundred club in La Grange on Wednesday afternoon. Prize winners were Mrs Ralph Sanders first, Mrs B L Wilcox second, Mrs Tom McQuiston third, with Malvern Spicer consoled and Mrs Lewis Gordon taking the special prize. A refreshment course was served.
At Oberlin College at least 300 students will participate in the dance drama Our Lady's Juggler to be staged on the Finney Chapel Plaza three times late May into early June. About 2000 will be in the cast and dance choruses with nearly 100 in musical portions. Four musical groups include the Acappella Choir, Women’s Glee Club, Madrigal Singers, and a women’s pageant orchestra. Directed by Mr. Christiansen Tr Wirkler and Miss Alberta Klomp head the vocal groups. The Women’s Athletic Association backs the production with Dorothy Yeakel as general chairman. The medieval story pageant, first presented in 1927 and 1928, is among Oberlin’s largest productions.
Mrs. Wilcox plans a two week entertainment. Mr and Mrs J A Stimson attended the funeral of his father in Cleveland last week. Gordon Spicer has been discharged from Pleasant View sanitarium. Mr and Mrs Vernon Rundle and family were Mothers Day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston in North Olmsted. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Mitchell of Garfield Heights.
Thirteen Russian ships carrying about 800 men departed Archangel last year for the Pacific and are trapped in the ice north of Siberia, delaying their voyage and raising questions about navigation and rescue.
Jerry Crandon the foundling novelist travels through Kentucky to claim the Crandon estate. Mercedes Weatherford, 17, appears from a trailer as a lawyer arrives to announce Anice Crandon as sole heir. A fop named Blake Feaster shocks by admitting Jerry to the estate.
Jerry Crandon and Mercedes clash with Anice Weatherford over the Crandon estate. Lawyer Morehaven doubts Anice’s claim while Blake schemes to keep Gerald in possession. A call to Judge Weatherford pending as all parties head toward Ashton to seek resolution.
Miss Jean Phelps and her mother Mrs Guy Phelps entertained members of the B G Sunday school class of the Methodist church on Courtland street Thursday evening. The group, led by president Mrs Mace Edwards, planned improvements to their classroom and recited the Lord's Prayer during the business portion. Chinese checkers provided entertainment before refreshments.
G F Gribben pastor fees at Knapp building with Sunday school 2:30 p m and preaching 3 p m Sunday evening service 7 45. Margaret Jones L T leads Christian Unity Class at 9 30 a m in Congregational church starting May 21 she will review Emmett Fox book The Sermon on the Mount over several weeks.
Wellington Garden Club members met at the Bradstock home hosted by Mrs L G Bradstock Mrs C E Baum and Mrs Guy Wells with twenty six present They heard invitations from Mansfield Garden Show set for June 10 11 The club plans affiliation with State Gardens of Ohio to beautify roadside stands.
The text argues that core emotions underlie capitalism and that political and financial elites use propaganda to incite mass frenzy. It suggests socialism, communism, fascism, and New Dealism fail because they conflict with nature, noting wars are increasingly fought with lies rather than bullets.
Mrs R W Faus hosted the meeting with 41 members and guests. New members welcomed: Mrs Robert Gott, Mrs Leo Hopkins, Mrs Clyde Ray, Mrs James Busch, Mrs George Aldrich, and Mrs Leon Jones. Madame Leibens spoke on The Frenchwoman in the Home and answered questions. Out of town guests Miss June Young and Miss Helen Shively attended.
Chevrolet reports continued gains in 1939 with April totals of 76,801 vehicles. Passenger car and truck deliveries rose 233 percent over April 1938, with 29,863 sold in the 10 days ending April 30. Truck sales reached 15,133, up 22.7 percent from April 1938.
Nash Motors is supplying nine of its twenty two models for the Town of Tomorrow exhibit at the New York World's Fair. The cars will be the family vehicles in 15 model houses and are highlighted by features like air conditioning and sound proofing. The display includes an ultra modern Motor Home to emphasize the car’s role in daily living.
Detroit May 13 Official registrations of new passenger cars for the first quarter of 1939 show Plymouth in 1st or 2nd place in 47 key markets. Plymouth total 88,826 in 47 states with Tennessee unreported. Sales up 60.3 percent year over year amid a industry gain of 38 percent. Plymouth leads New York Philadelphia Cleveland Miami and 14 key markets. 33 other markets show 2nd place in 17 states, with 7 new position gains since end of 1938.
Dearborn Michigan May 13 tests in Ford weather tunnel show 1939 Ford cars have about one third less wind drag at 20 to 70 mph than cars built ten to twelve years earlier. Results indicate flowing stream lines of Ford Mercury and Lincoln Zephyr offer practical fuel-saving as well as stylish design. Aeronautic engineering techniques were used, suspending cars in aerodynamic balance to measure drag.
Elyria City Motors Inc at 115 West Avenue was named Buick dealers for Elyria and vicinity and will run complete Buick sales and service while continuing Pontiac sales. W J Leppert announced. Peppere returns as Buick head. The staff includes Alton Brown, Thomas Bannon, Theodore Fredericks, Clayton Friend, Elmer Erickson.
Detroit dispatch reports the Dodge Pan American Good Will Truck returning from Peru to New York carries a priceless Peruvian artifact collection loaned by the Government of Peru. The load includes two 3000 year old monoliths and an Inca king collection, excavated in Huaraz and weighing heavily in pre Columbian art. The monoliths are about three feet high and eighteen inches wide, with depictions of a male Indian and a featured squaw used as possible ritual or ornamental pieces.
Oldsmobile posted 14 554 new cars sold at retail in April a 58 percent rise from 1938 Meanwhile 10 day April sales totaled 5928 up 67 percent year over year For January through April total sales reached 47656 up 53 percent from 31218 last year Used car stocks remained healthier than a year ago easing dealer handling of spring and early summer demand according to Dr Ralston general sales manager.
Avon May 13 The regular council meeting May 11 in the Town Hall was presided by H A Bruder in the mayor's absence. Bulls were paid. The state highway department granted temporary permission to erect a traffic signal at the junction of State Route 611 and Route 254. Routine business was transacted.
On Thursday evening, May N1, Mrs Gervis Gates hosted a card party with prizes awarded to Miss Theresa Wagner and Mrs Albert Kuinzel. A lunch followed, and the group will reconvene in two weeks at Mrs Mat Casper's home.
The first regular meeting of the 5S. R. 4-H club of North Ridgeville was held Tuesday at Ronald Toll's home. Officers elected: Harold Sullivan president James Sullivan vice president and treasurer Ronald Toll secretary William Welter recreation leader Jack Shuttleworth news reporter.
On Wednesday May 10 the Senior Distinction Day program awarded medals by Mr Blake. Marie Heinebrodt earned the scholarship award, Russell Chester received the athletics award, and June Barr was named the activities award recipient.
Columbia Mrs Lawrence Burnett selected as leader for the first and second year girls 4-H Club. Officers elected at the May 9 meeting include President Marion Stearns Vice President Eileen Putt Secretary Treasurer Virginia Lauton Recreation Leader Debra Cletzer News Reporter Mary Jewell Cooper The club adopted the name The Jolly Janes.
Jesse Brokaw of Elyria spent the weekend with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Jesse Burnett. Mr and Mrs Lyle Reisinger of Elyria visited Monday with his parents Mr. and Mrs Ernest Reisinger. Mr and Mrs James Hillier of Carlisle called Tuesday evening. Harvey Cousins was called to California due to his brother Edward Cousins illness.
Miss Martha Taylor returns to her post in Fairview after a weeklong visit. Notes of visits include Miss Betty Baehr of Carrollton Ohio with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Baehr, and Mr and Mrs Walter Rhinehart and sons visiting Ridgeville. Mrs Joseph Martin Leona Neiding ill in Elkins hospital with sister-in-law Mrs Harry Kenat visiting locally. County families hosted by Andrew Neiding, Anna Neiding and Sebastian Neiding.
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