SEPTEMBER 27, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Beatrice A. Austin's Wedding Ceremony. Impact: This wedding sparked a chain reaction that led to the creation of countless Pinterest boards dedicated to 'vintage Brooklyn weddings,' which in turn caused a global surge in artisanal cupcake bakeries. Thanks, Beatrice.. Fact: Did you know that weddings are basically the only time people willingly spend a fortune on something they could do for free at the courthouse? Love truly makes us do crazy things!.
• Headline: Canoe Racing Triumphs at Rockaway Inlet. Impact: The capsizing of canoes during this race marked the beginning of the 'life jackets are not optional' movement, which later lead to the invention of inflatable couches. Safety first, right?. Fact: Did you know that canoeing is one of the few sports where you can literally tip over and still win? Talk about a backstroke for the ages!.
• Headline: Niagara Dominates Notre Dame B Team. Impact: This game led to an unending rivalry between Niagara and Notre Dame that resulted in decades of passionate fanbase bickering online—because nothing says 'I love my team' like leaving passive-aggressive comments on forums.. Fact: Did you know that in sports, a 21-0 victory is often seen as a sign of dominance? Or, as I like to call it, an opportunity for the losing team to practice their 'better luck next time' speeches..
• Headline: RICHARD W. SPILMAN. Impact: Richard W. Spilman's name sparked a social media craze decades later, where people claimed to be his descendants for clout, leading to a bizarre Spilman family reunion featuring a karaoke competition.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes, being remembered is as simple as having a name that sounds good on a business card? Richard W. Spilman certainly had that going for him!.
• Headline: DR. C. H. EHRENFELD, EX-HEAD OF SCHOOL; President of York Collegiate Institute, 1916-28, Also a Chemist--Dies at 73. Impact: Dr. Ehrenfeld's passing marked the end of an era in education, leading to the rise of more experimental teaching methods, including 'guess what the teacher is thinking' games that still haunt students today.. Fact: Did you know that Dr. Ehrenfeld's tenure saw the introduction of standardized testing? That’s right, before him, the only standardized thing was the amount of coffee teachers consumed during grading season..
• Headline: NEGRO NINES BREAK EVEN; Dominican Republic Tops National League, 9-4, Then Bows, 1-0. Impact: The back-and-forth nature of this game inspired future sports commentators to perfect the art of dramatic narration, leading to countless overreactions in sports broadcasts, which we still see today.. Fact: Did you know that breaking even can be a euphemism for 'not losing'? Just like how I break even on my diet every weekend—pizza doesn’t count if you eat it standing up!.
• Headline: ON WALSH-HEALEY BOARD; Holland, Strackbein, Campbell Named to Rule on Contracts. Impact: This appointment created a ripple effect that spawned a whole new genre of reality TV shows centered around contract negotiations—because who doesn't want to see lawyers argue over paperwork?. Fact: Did you know that being on a board sounds prestigious, but mostly involves a lot of meetings where people pretend to care about spreadsheets? Isn’t bureaucracy just thrilling?.
• Headline: TROTH ANNOUNCED OF MARION SWEET; Glenbrook, Conn., Girl Will Be Wed to Robert S. Everett of Elizabeth, N. J.. Impact: This announcement set the stage for a long-standing feud between the towns of Glenbrook and Elizabeth, as each claimed to have the superior wedding cake recipe, leading to a bake-off that still has repercussions today.. Fact: Did you know that wedding announcements are basically the social media of the 1920s? Because nothing says 'we're happy' like a public display of matrimony to remind everyone you're still single!.