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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1940
Page
4
A Federal-era editorial argues the Allies must receive U S military and industrial aid to defeat Hitler. It criticizes Congress for paralyzing neutrality policy and urges immediate action to boost American production and supply lines, warning of looming security threats to New York and Washington.
In Conneaut, Ohio 1905 a gag asks for a left handed monkey wrench. Bill Tinker returns with a wrench with left handed threads and the prank backfires on the culprits. James Crosby Jr commutes 160 miles daily from Elroy to the University of Wisconsin Madison planning to log about 26 000 miles by graduation.
A compiled list marks anniversaries and deaths of figures from medicine, law, literature, and public life, including Sheldon Jackson, Alphonso Rockwell, William Bull, James Hamilton Lewis, Edward White, Mary Boyle O'Reilly, and Frank Capra. It notes historic events such as Vicksburg siege, Canadian Pacific Railroad opening, and 1922 steel industry shifts, followed by an astrological style forecast about wealth, marriage, and caution in business ventures.
A policy outline urges tightening national production for military readiness, building war material stocks, aiding England and France with arms and tools, and extending credits if needed as protections. It commits to avoiding war declarations or involvement in European conflicts, while keeping readiness strong and flexible.
Reports from Washington outline a Hitler timetable based on German military input predicting a six week pause to consolidate on the Dutch coast before a major air assault on Britain. U. S. strategists fear a swift victory, while Roosevelt endures long hours coordinating actions amid Holland’s invasion news and Belgian Dutch fund freezes.
South Amherst Recreation Center board meeting at town hall May 18 added four new members from the Legion Union PT A and Study Club. Officers elected include Robert Allsop president James Nicol vice president Alice Flowers secretary and William Lantz treasurer. Frank Powers resigns as Boy Scout leader. Arthur Flowers recommended as new leader. Acknowledgments sent to Powers. Marie Warden reports on Sears work and kindergarten closure for summer. Pine Tree Girl Scout work notes by Mrs Ruth. Lorain supervisor Mr Wilson attends and is introduced.
Army and Navy strategists work along a line of national defense. The piece discusses coordinated efforts and evolving concepts in strategic planning amid global tensions of 1940.
The Loyalty class held its May meeting in Grafton at the Methodist church with Mrs Taos Trem bath presiding. A nominating committee was named and program events featured group singing and readings led by Mrs Edwards Furnish and Mot. Several Grafton residents attended a Northeastern Ohio Home Extension council meeting in Millersburg.
Sixteen members of Anchor Rebekah Lodge honored Miss Myrtle Clark with a birthday party at her Elyria home on Wednesday evening. Bingo yielded a high score for Mrs. Marie Zacharias while Mrs. Anne Bosler received consolation. Refreshments included a decorated birthday cake and several gifts were exchanged. Attendees included Mrs. Iva Wolf Mrs. Cora Myers and Mrs. Laura.
Mrs Clarence Kurth hosted Circle Two of St John’s Womans Guild with devotionals led by Mrs Albert Schneider. A new member Mrs Paul Gainax joined. Burco was featured with prizes won by Mrs John Berger and Mrs William Gassar. Refreshments served for ten members and four guests. May 22.
Mrs Martin Springer and Airs Robert Allsop entertained the Ladies Aid Society in the Methodist church parlors on Thursday afternoon. Routine work was transacted and a dessert course was served to eleven members and one guest. Mrs Garfield Harris and Mrs Harold Allsop will entertain at the next meeting.
Market page lists bonds and preferred stocks with bids and asks. Entries include Andwur Mort Bs 17 Colson V T C 8 Depositors Mort Bs 44 Harsha Chem Comm 18 Marion Reserve 5% Pfd 92 O P S 7% Pid 110 O P S 6% Pfd 9 Petry Fayey 3 Stand Screw 40 Tol Ed 7% Pid 104
Eaton seniors enjoyed two celebratory gatherings in their honor. Doris Brush hosted thirty nine attendees at Chestnut Ridge, while Belva Hawke’s home welcomed twenty nine for Richard Hawke’s farewell. Dick Hawke starred on the basketball team all four years and helped elevate Eaton High’s county standing. Teachers prepare final reports as students return next Tuesday.
Monday morning at five o'clock the Senior class will leave for Washington DC. The trip has been planned for the past year with funds raised by class programs and entertainments. Chaperones include Harry Salisbury the class sponsor Mrs Lenore Cook home economics teacher and Allen Smith county attendance officer.
Bible readings discuss Acts and the growth of the church in Jerusalem. The piece urges every member to be active, move beyond priestly roles, and carry the church to the masses through service and education. It notes Dr Sheerin on church and world need and cites a parish vacation plan for Dick Hawke with family.
A former service member seeks a Canadian who borrowed 10 dollars during World War I. The note, received by Canadian troops headquarters at Aldershot, says he has not heard from the borrower since. The writer expresses curiosity about the missing account.
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