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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1939

Page

2

Hitler's Mein Kampf as a lens on Nazi aims and allies

The piece analyzes Hitler's Mein Kampf to gauge Nazi war aims and rhetoric. It cites passages arguing propaganda, frontiers, relations with France, and the Soviet pact, contrasting claimed peaceful aims with perceived brutal motives and ethnic hierarchies.

Hitler Moltke Germany Poland Danzig France England Europe Italy Russia Soviet Russia

Submarine Warfare in World War I

Early war saw the submarine as an untested weapon. Unrestricted U-boat actions threatened Allied shipping, but by war end British blockades, scarce German resources, and new defenses reduced their impact. Germany signaled intent to resume undersea attacks despite past setbacks.

Germany Britain North Sea Peetugal

Blind sculptor Gonelli turns beauty into form despite blindness

John Gonelli, a totally blind sculptor, created some of Italy's finest works after losing sight at ten and starting art at twenty. His growing reputation led Grand Duke Ferdinand to send him to Rome to model a statue of Pope Urban VIII, a notable honor in his career.

John Gonelli Italy Gonelli Grand Duke Ferdinand Rome Pope Urban VIII S. Mortimer Auerbach Miami Rebeccas of Erskine

Anniversaries of notable figures and events

TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES lists births and deaths of figures such as Orestes A. Brownson Charles Crocker Francis Parkman George B. Prescott James J. Hill Charles A Fosdick Padre Hidalgo and mentions events like the 1834 Seminole migration stance, the national debt, Cherokee Strip settlement rush, the American Legion incorporation in 1919, the 1920 Wall Street explosion, and Harvard’s centenary in 1936. The items mix biographical notes with historical milestones and dates.

Charles Crocker California Troy N. Y Monterey Francis Parkman Boston George B. Prescott Western Union Kingston N. H James J. Hill Empire Builder of Northwest Canada Charles A. Fosdick Harry Castleman Randolph Padre Hidalgo Mexico Florida Cherokee Strip American Legion New York Wall Street Harvard

Profit and peril in American aviation firms

The piece argues American aircraft manufacturers profited from fueling Germany's rearma ment before World War II. It cites Pratt and Whitney, Lockheed, Douglas, and others, noting wartime shipments to Germany despite State Department appeals and later Neutrality Act powers. It highlights profits, patents, and executives linked to munitions, with Lockheed’s rise and British orders as key points.

Germany Pratt and Whitney Company Hartford Conn Senate Pratt and Whitney Hitler State Department Hull United States Army Navy Senate Munitions Committee Army Japan China Cantita Ed. Hull F. B. Rentschler National City Bank C. W. Deeds National Cash Register Company W. B Mayo Chicago Duluth United States Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Burbank Calif Lockheed Great Britain Lockheed Company Skoda Munitions Works Skoda Douglas Sperry Gyroscope Curtiss-Wright

Notable Birth Dates Of Prominent Americans Listed

Judge T Alan Goldsborough born in Maryland 62 years ago Prof Ellsworth Huntington Yale geographer born in Galesburg NL 63 years ago A Albert E Thomas playwright born Chester Mass 67 years ago Francis B Davis Jr president US Rubber New York born 56 years ago Louise A Boyd San Rafael explorer born there 52 years ago Hamlin Garland Hollywood novelist born West Salem Wis 79 years ago James Cash Penney merchant born Hamilton Mo 64 years ago Percival Hall president Gallaudet College Washington DC born Washington 67 years ago

T. Alan Goldsborough U. S. District Court For District of Columbia Maryland Ellsworth Huntington Yale Galesburg A. (Albert) E. Thomas New York Chester Mass Francis B. Davis, Jr U. S. Rubber Louise A. Boyd San Rafael Cal Hamlin Garland Hollywood West Salem Wis James Cash Penney Hamilton Percival Hall Gallaudet College Washington, D. C Washington

Temperament Arises in Daily Life as Rolling Stone Risk

The passage warns that excessive enthusiasm impulsiveness and fantasy can bring luck if controlled. unchecked roving instincts may lead to trouble, likening life to a rolling stone. It notes fortune with restraint but trouble without.

September 17 Horoscope Outlook Shows Pushing to Social Ease

Today brings a tense mood and possible eccentric behavior that could hinder social interaction. Work on self discipline and training to improve behavior, maintaining a high moral tone and steady progress through the day.

Rochester Minister to Resume Work After Visit

Rev H H Patrick will resume duties at the Rochester Methodist church Sunday with Sunday school at 10 and the preaching service at 11 15. He returns from a visit with his parents and relatives in Sparta Ohio this past Tuesday.

Rochester H. H. Patrick Sparta

Air passengers carried in Empire Air Mail planes

Air passengers carried in British Empire Air Mail planes totaled 11 000 in the last year.

Sweden Expands Farm Implement Purchases Compared to Last Year

Sweden boosts purchases of American farm implements, increasing total spending and broadening product lines versus the previous year. Major suppliers and dealers report higher orders for tractors plows harvesters and related equipment.

Sweden

Amherst Wedding of Miss Dorothy Wesbecher and Donald Pietch

In Amherst Ohio a morning wedding at St Joseph Catholic Church united Dorothy Wesbecher and Donald Pietch. The couple, from J A Wesbecher and J Pietch families, exchanged vows as organist Agnes Bodmann accompanied by soprano Muss and tenor Burton Hoffner. Attendants included Peggy Wesbecher and Virginia Nolan. best man Daniel Knoble. ushers Kenneth Pietch and Robert Niebling. A breakfast followed at Old Stone house and a reception at the bride’s home. They plan a South and Smoky Mountains honeymoon and will reside in Lorain. Pietch works at Thew Shovel Co. Pietch bride formerly with Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. An installation of Hollingsworth post highlighted by officers and a social hour followed.

Joseph Fuhrman Burton Hoffner Oberlin Peggy Virginia Nolan Lakewood Daniel Knoble William Nolan Kenneth Pietch Robert Niebling Old Stone House South Smoky Mountains Lorain Pietch Thew Shovel Co Cleveland Electric Iluminating Co Cleveland

Women’s Benefit Association Meets at Paton Home

The September gathering in Paton home on Church street featured Mrs. Flew presiding and a memorial for Mrs. Augusta Braun. Plans for October, prize winners in cards, and lunch details followed a program noted by hostesses and members. Senior high chapel program included devotions, multiple performances, and announcements of student council activities and staff roles.

Women’s Benefit Association Paton Church Street Ella Jaeger Flew Augusta Braun Ben Nickel Quarry Road Edith Hoffner A. Yorne Charles Flew J. B. Avery L. J. Henes L. Roemer A. H. Fullmer A. Torne Cora Sawyer

Elmer Johnson Post Elects Officers in Legion Meeting

At Friday’s Elmer Johnson Post of American Legion gathering, officers were elected led by Commander Hugh Tompkins and Senior Vice Commander John. H Short reported on the Akron state convention and plans to enter a float with the Legion Auxiliary in Old Home Week. The Rube band of Vermilion was announced to perform at the Sanitorium during the 125th anniversary celebration on September 27.

Elmer Johnson Post American Legion H. Short Akron Legion The Legion Auxiliary Rube Band of Vermilion Hugh Tompkins John

Cloverleaf Club Outing at Bechstein Parker Cottage

Members of the Cloverleaf Club enjoyed a Friday afternoon outing at the Bechstein Parker cottage in Birmingham. The gathering focused on card games and a basket lunch for eight members. The next meeting is planned for October 6 at Mrs. Fred Ruth's Shore Inn home.

Cloverleaf Club Bechstein- Parker Cottage Birmingham Fred Ruth Shore Inn

Bridge Club Notes at Congregational Church Social

Mrs. Harry Nicholl hosted Circle One on South Main Street Friday afternoon. High score in bridge went to Mrs Ada Puretell, second to Mrs George Frank, and third to Mrs Stanley Hull. Mrs H G Battenhouse attended as a guest. In three weeks Mrs James Nicholl will host at her South Main Street home.

Harry Nicholl South Main Street Circle One Congregational Church Ada Puretell George Frank Stanley Hull H. G. Battenhouse James Nicholl

Amherst Garden Club Meets for Flower Arrangement Talk

Amherst Garden Club will meet Monday evening with Mrs J H Ludwig on Middle Ridge road. A Hecock florist representative from Elyria will discuss Flower Arrangement and a display of garden flowers plus a plant exchange. Also notices moving residents and other club meetings.

Amherst Garden Club J. H. Ludwig Middle Ridge Road Hecock Florist Elyria Allie Kuss Park Avenue Ehrman Smith Janet Robert Hubbard Cleveland Avenue Amherst Study Club A. J. Rice Quarry Road Hospital

Kings Daughters Class Hosts Social at St Peters Church

Members of the Kings Daughters class of St Peters Evangelical and Reformed church enjoyed hospitality at the home of Mrs Ray Wilson on Franklin avenue with Mary Berger leading devotions. Plans were made for an Elyria dinner in October to welcome new girls. Committees included registration decorations and favors games and refreshments were served to 15 members with honors to Dorothy Michael Helen Hollingsworth and Helen Roemer.

King’s Daughters St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Ray Wilson Roy Hoffner Franklin Avenue Mary Berger Elyria Frederick Berger Ed. Warrick Helen Hollingsworth Donna Pemphrey

Education Board and Faculty Dine at Mrs Krieg’s Elyria

Members of the Board of Education and wives, faculty of the Public School and wives enjoyed a dinner at Mrs William Krieg's place Elyria Thursday evening. A social hour followed and various games were featured.

Board of Education and Wives William Krieg Elyria

Amherst Sorosis Club Holds First Postrecess Meeting

The Amherst Sorosis Club met after summer recess at Mrs. Ludolf Kreeger home with 18 members present. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs James Bruce, Vice President Mrs Phillip Braun, Secretary Mrs Jerome Menz, Treasurer Mrs Jessie Cromwell. Plans included parade preparations for Amherst 125th anniversary and representation by the club.

Amherst Sorosis Club Ludolf Kreeger Cleveland Avenue B. A. Jenne Elmer Gall Edith Ehrman Walter Schulz Clayton Springer James Bruce Phillip Braun Jerome Menz Jessie Cromwell Ray Jewett Lakeside Federation of Women's Clubs Lakeside Clarence Kern Sorosis Club Amherst Harry Nicholl Hugh Gawne O. J. Stilgenbauer Frederick Stilgenbauer Russel Mahar Wilmah Egeland George Frank E. G. Peitch Edith Florence Ehrman Blanche Jenne Marion Steele Cornell Avenue

Mrs Futrall Honored at Post Nuptial Shower

Mrs Ken Futrall formerly Mary Louise Renner was guest of honor at a post nuptial shower hosted by Miss Dorothy Berger and Mrs Marie Bradley at the home of Mrs Edward Lines on South Main Street Thursday evening. Games and contests were played with May Smith winning honors. Refreshments were served to the guest of honor and Misses Helen Shand May Smith Mary Penton Virginia Stevens Marilyn Peitch. Mrs Futrall received a lovely gift from the group.

Ken Futrall Mary Louise Renner Dorothy Berger Marie Bradley Edward Lines South Main Street May Smith Helen Shand Mary Penton Virginia Stevens Marilyn Peitch Futrall

Au Courant Club Elects Officers at October Meeting

The Au Courant Club held its annual meeting at Park avenue home of Miss Jennie Jaeger. Mrs Elmer Baker was elected president and Miss Jennie Jaeger secretary and treasurer. Meetings set for the first and third Wednesdays with a supper at the latter. Next gathering October 4 at Mrs Elmer Bakers home. Refreshments followed the business session.

Au Courant Club Jennie Jaeger Park Avenue Elmer Baker

Mrs J S Myers Hosts General Aid In October

Carlisle announces Mrs J S Myers of Grafton Road will entertain the General Aid in October at her home Rev and Mrs Thomas Hughes were welcomed back from conference for a new year.

J. S. Myers Grafton Road Thomas Hughes

Farewell Party for Miss Lamona Jones at East Carlisle

Girls of the sixth grade at East Carlisle School held a farewell party for Lamona Jones who is moving to South Amherst. The event, a surprise for the guest of honor, featured cake jello cupcakes and candy for the class their teacher Mr Chambers and principal H C Haskins. Hostesses included Edna Fridenstine Leslye Hurlbut Betty Schmidt Betty Schwan Edith Suhanic and Janice Amspaugh.

East Carlisle School Lamona Jones South Amherst Chambers H. C. Haskins Edna Fridenstine Leslye Hurlbut Betty Schmidt Betty Schwan Edith Suhanic Janice Amspaugh

Mrs. Otto B. Chapman Recovers At Home In North Carolina

Mrs. Otto B. Chapman returns home to Grafton Road after hospitalization at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Her daughter Mrs Theodore Ropp and son-in-law Mr. Ropp visit from Durham, North Carolina, where he is a Duke University history professor.

Otto B. Chapman Elyria Memorial Hospital Grafton Road Theodore Ropp Durham North Carolina Chapman Home Ropp Duke University

Sanctuary Insight On Life’s Puzzles In Psalm 73

The reflection urges seeking God in the sanctuary to gain true perspective on life’s troubles. It compares misunderstood ideas like Einstein and relativity to Mrs Einstein’s clarity, and notes Capt Cook naming an island Doubtful Island. It emphasizes turning to faith and community for insight.

God Einstein Capt. Cook Doubtful Island

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