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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1937
Page
8
In Cambridge Massachusetts an obituary notes actress Marie Dreagster born in Canada died July 28 1934 and associated details list her death date as February 16 1937 and reference 8S73 with her Canadian birth.
Secretary Hull in Toronto urged keeping treaties and punishing violators by peaceful means but warned idealism fails in modern diplomacy. He notes nations violate pacts, disputes last settlements, and faces the grim choice between peace and war while questioning rivals’ meddling in others’ affairs.
Toys manufactured for 1937 are being exhibited by the Toy Makers Association. The designs reproduce adult living in miniature with up-to-date tech from transport to engineering. Toys emphasize education and fun, featuring miniaturized machines and scenes of daily life, not warfare, as children test usability.
National Safety Council estimates place average 100 mile trip cost at 2.60 with 0.71 tied to accidents. Direct 1936 accident costs reached 1.64 billion, enough to fund road miles, buy cars, or support infrastructure. Indirect costs are far higher, while winter driving raises hazards as fatalities near 38,000 and injuries to 1.3 million, underscoring the need for driver prudence and public awareness.
The piece outlines rival deal factions inside Roosevelt's circle, led by Kennedy and Jones for pro business aims against Corcoran Oliphant and Douglas. It notes pressure on farm subsidies, railroad ownership talk, and plans to curb New Deal spending via R F C and P W A while Kennedy advocates mediation to avert labor disputes. The tone suggests a looming compromise shaped by Wall Street and labor leaders.
Anniversary notes list Josiah Tatnall born near Savannah died 1871 and 1802 Robert Dale Owen born in Scotland died 1877. Elijah P Lovejoy abolitionist figure born Albion Maine killed 1837. Harriet Hunt Boston physician born Boston died 1875. Charles F Thwing president Western Reserve University born New Sharon Maine died Cleveland 1937. Robert B Greenough Boston surgeon born in field unfinished.
Secretary Ickes renews a bid for a department of conservation with generous reclamation project estimates and appurtenant reservoirs. Coordination becomes a major problem across Department of Agriculture while irregularities in judiciary spark impeachment talk. State leaders oppose a broad anti-pollution bill to shift control of tributary streams to the federal government.
A compact timeline lists events from 1806 to 1936. Key items include Napoleon extracting a large cash levy from Germany, St Louis seeking incorporation, Jackson's electoral plurality with Adams winning via the House, Boston’s devastating fire, the coining of boycott linked to Captain Boycott, the Kaiser’s abdication, a 1918 Senate inquiry clash, and a Supreme Court ruling on bank director duties regarding assets.
Maj Gen Arthur W Brown JAG reaches statutory retirement age born Davenport Town 64 years ago Maud Howe Elliott Newport R I author daughter of Julia Ward Howe born in Boston 63 years ago Burton E Stevenson Chillicothe Ohio author librarian born there 65 years ago Dr Florence R Sabin medical scientist Rockefeller Institute born Central City Colorado 66 years ago Mae Marsh screen star born Madrid New Mexico 40 years ago Ed Wynn comedian born Philadelphia 51 years ago Rodney L Brink editor in chief of Scripps League of Newspapers born Saginaw Michigan 48 years ago
A calm day brings a steady mind and noble aims to aid others. It suggests many friends, comfort for the distressed, and natural advancement toward a high place with success following. The day is described as very strong.
Readings from St Matthew 12 1 14 discuss Sabbath healing and the value of human life. Reverence for human personality anchors the Christian scale of values amid concerns about civilization's future.
Inclement weather reduced Elyria Townsend Club No 1 attendance yet reports from committee heads showed active progress of the Towns end Plan. A 14th district General Welfare Mass Meeting is set for Nov 30 at Gates School Auditorium to discuss H R 4199 and its constitutional aim.
The speaker argues that questions of God's nature and the immortality of the soul will decide political conflict in the end. He maintains that ultimate beliefs about humanity's nature and destiny, and the relation to God, drive political outcomes beyond mere policy debates.
The piece warns that speed and hurried driving at intersections lead to injury. Jittery Jim will soon be hospitalized, reflecting on the old saying that prevention is worth a cure. Intersections and curbstones do not bend. drivers should slow down and take corners carefully.
The belief that a horseshoe brings luck peaked in the mid 18th century and faded through the mid 19th century, declining steadily as superstition waned.
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