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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1936
Page
14
The column surveys contemporary political tactics including whispering campaigns and coded signals in discussable topics. It notes the rise of rapid nationwide communication, debates over campaign strategies, and investigations into party misdeeds. It mentions Lonergan and La Follette committees, collusion worries in bidding for government work, farm program doubts, and potential monetary policy moves affecting the next presidency.
A four foot pink octopus with magenta spots and violet eyes, described as a natural fact, was found at Manly Beach Sydney. It was photographed and identified by a member of the Australian Museum.
Hollywood columns note stand operators sowed a private racket by asking stars to autograph photos in fan magazines, boosting prices from a dime to many dollars. Anecdotes recount W. Fields jokes and Garbo's press intro, plus a donkey scene where a Mississippi farmer helps regain motion, and Wallace Beery shopping habits.
Readers send notes praising Will Rogers and a letter from Lilian Krueger Grant. A ShelBina, Maine item reports farmers calling a deputy game warden after a carnival lion cage was left behind, causing stock to flee in fright.
South Amherst on Oct 20 reports a meeting for teachers and officers at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Powers this evening. The Ladies Dime Society serves a school dinner at the Congregational church parlors Wednesday noon. A quilting party accompanies the event.
The South Amherst Legion and Auxiliary Posts No. 197 travel to the Elyria Legion Home this evening for the county installation. All officers are urged to attend if possible.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Hummer of Elyria were Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs John Leonard Mrs Lod Gibson visited her daughter Mrs Jacopb Muth in Amherst over the weekend. Mrs William Krugman and Helen and Edward Benke of Elyria spent Sunday morning here. Mrs Joseph Heathcote, previously ill, is reported improved. Mr Kimpton and Mr Papworth with Mrs Papworth of Oberlin entertained with several vocal quartets at the Methodist Sunday school on Sunday morning.
The East Carlisle school has been coated with aluminum on the kitchen and dining room walls to improve efficiency and appearance. The Hallowe'en arrangements committee of the East Carlisle Parent Teacher Association will meet Wednesday evening at Mrs. H.'s home.
Manly Hurlout and Oherlie Reed report Mrs Jane Alexander’s home on Butternut Ridge road has new shingles and white paint. Alba Hardy and Mr Mrs Arthur Giles on Grafton road have fresh paint. The Rennie and Smith households on Grafton road are adding new construction with extra rooms and modern improvements.
The LaPorte Ladies' Aid will meet at Mrs Lyivia Bruce's Indian Hollow Road home on Wednesday. Dinner is served by Group 2 and the afternoon program by Group 1. Miss Ava Pitkin, president, will preside over the business session.
George Lewis of Avon Center road reports ripe strawberries on his farm this Sunday ahead of the usual summer. Farm Bureau notes some varieties ripen earlier in the year, making an early harvest possible.
A concise musing notes the old stereotype that Spaniards nap for three quarters of the day. It reflects on lingering cultural impressions and asks what has changed in modern life regarding the traditional midday rest.
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