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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1940
Page
6
Rates show pricing for single copy and subscription options. It lists 18 cent weekly and yearly prepaid costs, regional mail rates within Ohio and nearby counties, and promotional notes. Mentions New York and Detroit ventures and company hints without full context.
London reports German air raids on England while Berlin and Paris relay a panicked advance toward Paris. The piece describes a coordinated blitzkrieg with 50 miles to Paris, tanks, air power, and rapid landings sweeping Belgian borders as Allied defenses crumble.
Reliable reports say Japan’s efforts to profit from conquered Chinese regions faltered as major developments produced no returns. Investors seek subsidies to cover promised dividends while subsidiaries dominate transport utilities and fisheries. Wartime destruction left limited production, and some Chinese victims destroyed much value before the invaders. The League of Nations is described as neither alive nor dead.
Anniversaries mark notable figures and events from 17438 Gamaliel Painter to 1924 Leopold and Loeb case. Entries include births and deaths of painters, engineers, editors, scholars, and an 1819 Savannah steamship crossing, 1843 Marcus Whitman mission start, 1865 Johnson open ports, 1909 federal land settlement, and 1924 Chicago kidnapping murder.
Brief notices recall Judge Rufus E. Foster of the 514 Federal Circuit in New Orleans born in Mathews County Virginia sixty nine years ago and Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman former Cornell president born on Prince Edward Island eighty six years ago. Also noted are Dr. Robert G. Sproul UC president born in San Francisco forty nine years ago Dr. Frederick H Knubel Lutheran clergyman born in New York City seventy years ago and Prof. Charles S Hyde Columbia University eminent international law professor born in Chicago sixty seven years ago.
A today’s horoscope hints at a time of prosperity and security, praising a kind nature and trustful demeanor. The message suggests favorable outcomes and personal stability ahead for readers.
Chief Blue Sky of Pequot India will depart for Michigan Friday. He recently spoke to school children and Boy Scouts in Lorein County after four years in Ohio. A descendant of King Phillip, raised by Buffalo Bill, he once rode the same bill as Annie Oakley. He left Boston in 1920 to walk to South Dakota and has since walked thousands of miles, planning a trek to Michigan after Elyria. He serves as assistant Scoutmaster and is an honorary member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics.
A Hamilton Gazette note says all A H club meetings are published under this heading three times weekly on Monday Wednesday and Friday. News reporters submit their reports the day before publication to ensure timely coverage.
The Ridgeville Four-H Prospects Club organized for the 1940 season by electing officers and planning project work. Officers are Jack Miller president James Crum vice president Morris Keplinger secretary Leo Pszentski recreation leader Robert Minute reporter and Jack Stroud treasurer. The club has nine members. Most members pursue agricultural engineering projects with livestock and soil testing also on tap.
A new H club named Sewerettes has been organized on Indian Hollow road in La Grange Township with Mrs James Tomasek as advisor formerly of Avon Stitchers. Elected officers include Anna D Amico president Charlotte Ann Tomasek vice president Eleanor Tomasek secretary treasurer Glor ia D Amico news reporter and Gene D Amico recreation leader. Projects were chosen and dates discussed.
A reverent obituary note speaks of a man whose life work and friendships promise a lasting legacy. The piece hails success as almost certain and credits a life well worth living, signaling a respected figure with enduring impact.
A letter from Elyria Ohio dated May 21 1940 urges building a large national defense with 500000 Army and 300000 Navy Marines to defend the nation and create jobs. The writer supports compulsory military training for men and nurses training for women ages 35 to 50 and advocates a robust Merchant Marine to reduce reliance on foreign ships.
A faith devotional notes God leads the faithful through Acts chapter 8 and Philip’s guidance of an Ethiopian official. It urges daily living under divine direction, adopting the guided life, and asks for blessing as actions, speech, and letters touch others. Signed by Robert Chester of Elyria Ohio.
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