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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1938
Page
4
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A religious reflection comparing Jesus healing the leper to body's healing and God’s help. Addresses personal trouble and temptation with calls to believe and commit to God. Notes doctors’ understanding of healing and the soul’s physician.
The article explains how lower prices can boost sales and reduce average costs when demand is elastic, boosting profits and living standards. It highlights production at decreasing cost, the need for high sales volume, and the risk for sellers who misjudge elasticity. It cites a Brookings Institution study by E G Nourse and H B Drury on industrial price policies and progress.
War Secretary Woodring criticizes Maj. Gen. George Van Horn Moseley for disloyal remarks. The piece argues retired officers should retain the right to express personal opinions while in or out of service, noting contrasts with active duty constraints and urging respect for individual views.
Ideal motoring conditions drew long lines of traffic yesterday with no end in sight. The day was perfect for travel as leaves turn and crops mature signaling autumn. Motorists seized a last opportunity before wintry weather arrives, with more good days hoped for ahead.
A sixteen year old boy described his 22 days in hospital with fourteen surgeries. He remains cheerful and recalls a doctor’s comment that only one or two operations were needed, underscoring how valuable good health is and the duty to protect it.
Elyria Y W C A reports a successful membership drive with over 740 renewals and more than 200 new members, bringing total membership close to 1200. Volunteers who organized the drive are praised for strong community response to the Y W O A program.
A Hollywood producer asked political scientists to find the best governed U S town among about 50 000 population They named Kalamazoo as the top choice with Winnetka East Cleveland and Austin Texas following It notes the pride of the city and calls for broader study of their government taxes schools and community programs for other towns.
Walter Reed led the Yellow Fever Commission and proved the mosquito carried the parasite. His pioneering experiments, moral courage, and service to the U S Army advanced medicine and aided major feats including the Panama Canal. His birthday was barely noted, yet his impact endured in public health and science.
The column notes 70000 Japanese troops destined for Canton and fleets converging near Hong Kong as Britain tightens Far East outposts. It cites potential Mediterranean Fleet movements to Alexandria and Singapore, suggesting Britain positions for Japan amidst European turmoil, with Mussolini expected to benefit. The piece also presents anecdotes on Dewey Pecora ties and labor politics, plus quirky foreign language telegraph and a Cuban embassy toast.
Reference to anniversaries of notable figures with birth and death details from 1800 to 1935, including George Bancroft, George Ripley, John Gurrie, John Svbin, William Cranfield Gur, Warner Olvid, Thomas Clayton Wolfe, and more. Also notes events such as Mount Holyoke Seminary cornerstone in 1836, whiskey riot in Philadelphia 1867, and the 1902 coal strike settlement invite.
Three fishermen near Mammoth Spring Arkansas reel in a 70 pound turtle described as the grandaddy of Ozark turtles. The creature measures 50 inches long and was captured while fishing in the Spring River.
Pittsfield notes report the Young Peoples League gathering at the Norris Campbell home with Else Avery leading. Also listed are upcoming Methodist church society meetings and multiple local family updates including Mrs Estella Gissnger caring for Mrs Hyram Schuster, and various visits and travels among residents.
The report lists individuals linked to major bodies: The Camepie Institution in Washington notes a Milwaukee-born founder aged 68. Prof Robert Vo Haig of Calumouie is cited as an economist born in Columbus 10.3 years ago. James C Roop of Pan-American Airways in New York, former budget director, born at Upland Pa fifty years ago. James H Thomas, former British cabinet officer, born sixty four years ago.
Today’s reading hints a tendency toward secrecy or solitary study for some natives. It warns that if other aspects turn negative there could be imprisonment or severe criticism, though without cause. The tone remains superstitious and cautionary.
Readers are invited to direct inquiries to the newspaper office care of the author. The notice asks for questions or comments to be submitted in writing by a stated deadline for possible publication or response.
Mrs George Wood entertained Weston Clue members with a luncheon serving to seventeen attendees. Bogert led a brief business meeting. A surprise birthday gathering honored her Sept 10 birthday. Various residents were noted for visits, travel, and social events including church, Masonic and Epworth activities with several members hosting groups and planning future meetings.
Friday evening gathering for the Work ers Conference at the home of Mir and His Albert Wilcox. Election of offic ers re elected Mrs Carl Martin and Mrs Robert Denham. Disciples exchanged papers. Refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee. Rev Earl Darkey to entertain next meeting. Miss Veaigaret Hacker of Lagewood Ohio visited grandparents and entered St Luke's Hospital training school for nurses. Oct first births Margaret Knight of Delaware.
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