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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1937
Page
20
Miss Virginia Drew, handwriting expert from Cleveland, spoke to the local Kiwanis Club at Graystone Hotel. She explained graphology, how cursive quirks reveal character and health, and noted its research status with psychologists skeptical but curious about its potential scientific basis and use in crime detection.
Elyria High School reveals a new Herald staff of 22 students chosen by English tests and writing ability. Miss Margaret Edwards, advisor, notes the roster aligns with last year’s second semester size and schedules biweekly publications with nine editions in the first semester from September 23 to January 13.
Ohio's 1936 injury and occupational disease claims totalled 203,956, with cuts and lacerations leading at 89,669. Crushes, fractures, sprains, punctures, burns, and other injuries are itemized, with fingers most injured at 53,694. The data come from the Division of Safety and Hygiene’s Statistical Laboratory.
In Houston Texas 17 year old Tom Gohmert was struck by lightning while washing dishes at home. The bolt discolored a knife he held on his finger but he was not injured.
In Marysville California orchard scientists have achieved dual fruit production by growing figs and dates on the same tree. The breakthrough promises a new type of double producing plant and could diversify fruit cultivation. Experimental work continues to refine the method and assess commercial viability.
Crew of the Loyalist tanker Campeador accuses the Italian destroyer Saetta of sinking the ship off Cape Bon on August 11. Master Felix Garay Garardo says two warships shadowed the vessel, fired as lifeboats were lowered, and caused a fierce blaze among burning gasoline.
The Eaton Christian Endeavor opens its year Sunday night at 8 with a social hour of Folk Games led by Ruth Shirkey an Ohio State University student and summer playground worker in Cleveland. A lesson follows and all young people are invited. Sunday morning the choir returns from August vacation to sing Rise Up to Call Men of God by Nolte and the pastor will speak on Tenant Farmers in Christ's Kingdom Mrs Theo Carpenter Sunday School Superintendent returns and will be present.
The Toledo board of education is considering mandatory physical examinations for all teachers and clerical employees in the city school system. The proposal aims to promote health and prevent disease among school personnel and ensure a safe learning environment for students.
Great Britain's total world trade during July rose by 120 million dollars compared with July 1936, according to newly issued figures from the Board of Trade. The report highlights a sharp upturn in trade activity, underscoring renewed momentum in Britain’s commercial performance.
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