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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1938
Page
4
A troubled account portrays Sheriff Grall in custody on bail after confessing to taking money from slot machine operators and aiding a house of prostitution. The piece laments public trust betrayed, his wife ill, and the personal and political ruin from a path chosen by temptation. It stresses the sheriff’s failed oath and the ensuing tragedy of self-inflicted consequences.
In Lurain county voters on November eighth will choose a county commissioner and county auditor. Incumbent Commissioner Oscar G. Dimn is praised for steady leadership and bipartisanship, while challenger Harley Docker is noted as a solid citizen with support. For county auditor incumbent CS Kelser seeks reelection amid strong workload growth, with opposing Charles LaFeure, but Kelser is supported for continuing reforms and experienced administration. The endorsements stress experience, diligence, and dedication to solving county tax and service issues.
An anniversary recalls the rise and fall of Czechoslovakia from independence proclaimed in Washington to Masaryk’s 1920 declaration. Democracy must be safeguarded. totalitarianism threatens freedom, and Americans must defend liberties against alien ideologies and external aggression. A health note counters waistline expansion while a Iowa professor cites five kinds of blindness.
A scrapbook of historical milestones and birthdays lists diverse figures from Alonzo D. Phillips to Merian C. Cooper, with brief notes on inventions, political acts, and notable dates. The column also includes today’s birthdays, a horoscope warning of a bold, potentially disruptive nature, and references to long-ago events and public figures.
A clipped newspaper fragment warns that yielding too freely to a force could unleash extreme violence, cautioning readers about unchecked power and its dangerous consequences.
Philadelphia aviation expert Ivan Ere believes his experiments with a model indicate a craft could reach 650 miles per hour at an altitude of 1,000 feet. He predicts higher speeds in ideal conditions and hopes for further testing and development.
Monday October 24 provides Bible readings focusing on 1 Corinthians 7 and the Church speaking the wisdom of God in a mystery. The sermon emphasizes retelling Jesus Christ’s story and the Church as a guide from sordid lives to a Supreme Life and courage amid changing times.
The Treasury prepares a refinancing program for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation notes maturing in December. Exchange issue of series PL notes bearing interest will be offered, guaranteed by the federal government. REFUNDING handled by Treasury on REC behalf.
Chicago police investigate the shooting death of Mary De Vieni, a 32 year old housewife found slain on a divan in her Foerstner sister in law’s apartment. A gunshot wound from a .32 caliber pistol ended her life as detectives seek the motive and suspect.
Rev James H Rankin longtime Conneaut pastor emeritus dies in Erie Pa hospital Sunday at age after thirty years of service to United Christian Church. The obit notes his leadership, honors and funeral details for local church community.
Twenty members of Leroy Chapter No. 32 O E S attended Eastern Star Friends Night in Amity Chapter hall Greenwich. Worthy Grand Matron Jessie Pook invested Amity Chapter officers as Grand Officers for the evening. After the business session, the event continued socially with a presentation by Amity Chapter.
Miss Christine Buuerle of Vexnon India, visiting in Cleveland, attended and dined with local families after the dedication of the new First English Lutheran Church, a $100000 project. She traveled with Mrs Parnell and son Henry, then joined Oberlin relatives for Sunday evening. A North China pawnshop control bill seeks a $2500000 enterprise.
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