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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1939
Page
4
Public notice from The Chronicle Telegram regarding circulation conditions and carrier delivery. Includes publisher, billing, and foreign advertising reps. Dated Wednesday September 27 1939.
The Iron Age notes domestic buyers reacted to war fears by stocking up while imports remained light. Inventories were run down then replenished, with some firms speculating beyond normal needs. A broader economic revival since 1937 supported improving indicators, including power and railroad loadings.
The piece warns that central heating often dries indoor air in winter. It urges proper ventilation to preserve humidity and prevent illness, arguing that without moisture the body suffers from winter ills.
The piece argues that Nazi disruption of foreign markets accelerates a Latin American and United States shift toward economic unity. It praises the Conference of American Republics in Panama City, urging strengthened cooperation to readjust lost markets and build profitable exchanges free from European and Asian perils.
Canada backs a united wartime stance with new funding and controls on trade with the enemy. Parliament approves 100 million for early war costs as munitions and supplies move across the Atlantic, while a new ministry coordinates production. Conscription is rejected to maintain unity, and volunteer forces are expected to bolster air and ground strength in the war against Nazi aggression.
Today’s anniversaries recount births and significant events from 1722 Samuel Adams to 1938. Notables include 1803 Samuel F Du Pont naval commander born in Bergen Point and 1840 Alfred T. Mahan naval historian born in West Point. Also listed are pivotal events such as 1777 Philadelphia Lancaster meeting, 1785 Episcopal Church convention, and 1932 Porto Rico hurricane impact.
Raymond Moley of New York professor editor and onetime New Deal head born Berea Ohio 53. Rev Arthur A O Leary Georgetown University president born Washington DC 52. Boaz W Long U S Ministero Ecuador born Warsaw Indiana 63. Tra N Gabrielson chief of Agriculture Bureau of Biological Survey born Sioux Rapids Iowa 50. Charles J Connick Boston stained glass artist born Springboro Pennsylvania 64. Dr Oscar Riddle Cold Spring Harbor biologist born Cincinnati 62. Nicholas K Roerich New York India author artist explorer born Russia 65. Dr J Duncan Spaeth president ...
Mrs Nellie Haigh Mrs Cynthia Weeks and Mrs James Lewis from Kipton attended the Lorain County WCTU convention at Brighton Congregational church on Thursday September 20. The meeting drew a large turnout with Brighton ladies praised as excellent organizers and entertainers. Dinner was served at noon.
Mrs. P. E. Harding hosted a Wednesday evening supper at her residence in honor of Mrs. Otto Huene’s birthday. Guests included Mrs. Sarah McCotter, Mrs. F. A. Perkins, and Miss Jessie Mellor.
On Saturday September 23 Ray Brumby and Leonard Davidson left for Columbus to enter their freshman year at O. S. They will take a course in chemical engineering.
Miss Alberta Morgan and Homer Edwards attended a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Latteman at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schaffer in Pittsfield on Friday evening. Fifty four guests enjoyed games and later ice cream cake and wafers.
Mr and Mrs Harold Lathrop hosted the Camden Baptist church Woman's Class at their Oberlin home Friday evening with 26 attendees. Bible and other games were played and refreshments of jello cake and coffee were served. The husbands attended. Mr and Mrs F H Brumby Mrs Nelle Obitts and William Brumby visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Phil Rank of Cleveland. Mrs Rawson McColter emeritus of the University of Kansas City born in Philadelphia 71
Today's loving disposition may cause the native to become almost infatuated with the object of the affections. There are fair abilities and the inclinations will probably be toward agriculture or kindred occupations. There is an indication of lack of opportunity and it may be a difficult life.
Nebraska spending week with her mother Mrs Minnie Bronson. Miss Jessie Mellor attended a Teachers meeting in Wellington on a Sunday evening. Flossie Losey and M E Perkins and daughter Frances visited in Collins. Mable Bronson of Dayton spent weekend with her mother. Rawson McCotter of Omaha visited his mother. Rev W H Schweinforth and sons of Findlay visited town. Martha Jean Cook of Lorain visiting grandparents. Litta Mitchell and Maxine Hopkins from Rochester called. Mrs Earl Bates of Elyria sold her farm north of town to a Cleveland party.
Strange As It Seems notes a glow‑in‑the‑dark shadow from a phosphorescent screen that stores light for up to ten minutes after illumination. It recounts pre‑1832 train horn use by engineers and the 1832 egg cart accident that spurred steam whistle development. Tomorrow: City For a Day.
The Chronicle Telegram reports a letter from Willis J. Carvin asking to reach the editor promptly. The piece notes an agreement between New York and Vermont covering transportation costs for needy residents to return to their home communities.
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