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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1939
Page
6
Birds migrate south as autumn chills deepen, some spanning thousands of miles. Humans debate glaciers and instinct, noting arctic terns travel from Arctic summers to Antarctic winters, while many small migrants risk peril crossing the Gulf of Mexico and night air.
The nation pursues education with enthusiasm as public schools and colleges reopen. An Ohio college offers nondegree courses in budgetary control and labor issues for part time learners, while night gardening courses satisfy public demand. A five day free “how to study” course attracts attendees who may later enroll.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports unemployment fell 4.3 percent in August to a low not seen since December 1937. Despite the drop, 9,424,000 remain jobless, underscoring ongoing peacetime unemployment. War production may add jobs, but a lasting solution requires sustained peacetime efforts.
The piece argues France will resist a Nazi conquest with grim realism learned from history. It notes past dismemberment threats, occupation maps, and Poland’s fate, asserting French troops are superb and that victory, though arduous, would curb dictators’ world dominance.
August shows the lowest highway fatality rate since 1932, with July 1939 breaking the 1938 month. Year to date five of eight months declined versus 1938, though autumn brings higher risk due to rain fog and slippery pavements and warns that the 1937 peak could recur.
New Jersey's governor Moore resigned to become U S senator on Jan 3 1935, Clifford B Powell became acting governor until Jan 8 Horace G Pratt elected Senate president and acting governor serving until Jan 14, then Harold G Hoffman inaugurated. Foreign soil in U S list of embassies or legations in Washington from many nations. Tomorrow mystery of the Cyclops.
Washington notes British detentions of an American West African Line vessel bound for Monrovia to aid the American Legation. The ship was held at Freetown, searched, then released under diplomatic seal, amid suspicions of dynamite for the legation’s foundation. Roosevelt critics warn of a push toward a wartime super-government run by business leaders.
A reader note lists dates and figures for anniversaries including Eliza Johnson, Rutherford B. Hayes, and Alexander Selkirk, with brief biographical details and death dates. It also recalls the 1777 Battle of Germantown and the 1837 entry of Laura Bridgman into Perkins School for the Blind.
A compact chronology notes 1833 education of Samuel Gridley Howe era figures, the clipper ship The Great Republic of 4000 tons launched in Boston, 1890 Niagara Falls power plant work began, 1918 air battles with German planes, 1932 Indicted Insull brothers in Chicago, and 1937 Hugo Black joins the U S Supreme Court Bench.
Gerald Stanley Lee of Northamption Massachusetts author educator born Brockton Massachusetts 77 years ago Miriam Van Waters superintendent of the Massachusetts State Reformatory for Women Framingham born Greensburg Pennsylvania 52 years ago Homer Rodeheaver of Chicago Gospel singer and music publisher born Union Furnace Ohio 59 years ago Charles J Rhoads of Philadelphia banker ex commissioner of Indian Affairs born Philadelphia 67 years ago Prof Walter A Maier of Concordia Seminary St Louis noted Semitic scholar born Boston 46 years ago Vice Admiral Edward H Campbell USN retired born South Bend Indiana 67 years ago Buster Keaton actor born Pickaway Kansas 43 years ago
The passage describes a day with a dual nature where outcomes hinge on external aspects. It emphasizes shifting from strong effort to opposite states, with diplomacy as a prime factor. Depending on conditions it may lead to various occupations or engagements.
A faith based article explores overcoming the world through belief in Jesus, contrasting personal struggles with the organized secular world. It recommends van Paassen’s Days of Our Years to illustrate a world hostile to God and justice, urging steadfast church faith amid injustice and despair.
Oberlin College presents an expanded Pictorial Exhibit in the King Bosworth Room highlighting a Hall of Science honoring Oberlin graduates in nine scientific fields. The display includes new campus photos, mock convention pictures, and coverage of student groups and athletics. Open Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. with additional campus views and events.
Columbia Methodist Church hosts Homecoming Day with Elyria’s Rev. Karl Meister as guest preacher. Services begin 9 45 morning with music led by Mildred Barter, Bible school at 11, luncheon at 12 30, and public service at 2. Willard Krauss and Mrs. Bixler perform, football game follows, exhibit open 2 to 5. Allen M Bailey organized exhibit. continuing public access until 5. Pasture grass noted as Britain’s characteristic crop.
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