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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1934
Page
4
Washington figures show 52,327 students receive federal relief aid through part time work at about 15 dollars a month. Aid requires non profit college, at least three fourths course load, proof of need, good character, and high scholastic ability. Up to 75 percent of funds may go to students enrolled last semester.
Federal slum clearance planned for a large manufacturing city would spend at least 9,090,000 to improve housing and boost wages for local trade. Property owners raised asking prices, hoping to profit at public expense, risking the project’s fate as many have neglected taxes and upkeep for years.
Senator Herbert of Rhode Island defends the lace making industry against a tariff bill granting broad presidential powers to end deemed inefficient industries. Secretary Wallace testified that trade agreements could target lace mills, risking 15 000 jobs and 616 U.S. factories mainly in Rhode Island and nearby states. The article warns of executive control and urges halting the legislation before Senate action.
President Roosevelt returned to Washington after a Florida fishing trip amid Congress debates and vetoes. He joked with lawmakers at the train greeting, saying the rest was earned after steering the nation through crisis. Observers note his restored energy, while Congress prepares to push fewer bills before November elections.
Today's anniversaries honor Horace Bushnell a Congregational clergyman born in Connecticut and died in 1875, Ju n ius Spencer Morgan a New England banker and early Morgan family forebear, John J Car telephone pioneer born in Cambridge Massachusetts who helped build Bell system, and Ernes L Jones a United States Coast and Geodetic Survey director born in Orange New Jersey.
Today in history notes the first Webs Dictionary in the era with entries marking Abraham Lincoln shot at Ford's Theatre in 1865 while listing birthdays of Branch Cabell Duke economist Calvin Hoover Ralph Arnold Lee Tracy John McLproe and others. A Taurus themed Horoscope hints at introspection and work, while Andrew AL Raven is named among today’s birthdays.
A chaotic, comic diary from New York on April 14 reflects a man lamenting his wife a doll with a sawdust heart and mutiny of old red slippers after fourteen years. He muses on work, family, independence, and the absurdities of modern life while fearing loss of status and dignity.
A devotional fragment reflects on prophets hidden by God during wicked reigns and the resilience of faith. It prays for divine guidance to endure in a world filled with iniquity and to keep hope alive through trial.
Fire overnight reduced to ashes a store on West Broad Street and damaged adjacent buildings. The American Theatre and Wilder and Reublin along with other properties suffered extensive damage. Estimated losses range from 1000 to 2000 dollars. Quarantines rise as diphtheria and scarlet fever cases appear, with a child dying yesterday. Oberlin College trustees donate funds for an organ at Finney Memorial Chapel. Lorain and Oberlin bond totals are announced as part of Victory Liberty Loan quotas. Local church dedications, school appointments, and pastor calls fill the day’s civic notes.
Five minutes of silence marked the start of funeral services for Myron T. Herrick in Cleveland. Flags were lowered to half mast as theLorain County native and former ambassador to France was honored. Wellington held a memorial service at the opera house.
April reports list Easter visits and gatherings. Mrs. J T Ford of Oberlin arrives with a body. Reading Circle meets on Pleasant Street. Hizn School students attend a musical festival at Norwalk High School. Eugene Holmes from Miami University spends Easter with his mother Ethnice Holmes. Several residents visit Birmingham, Berea, Lakewood, Lorain, and Bay Village families.
The passage urges steadfastness and faith in God, noting prophets’ human frailties and the risk of burnout after victory. It warns ministers to brace for post victory low moods, with Jezebel-like resistance and Satanic darts exploiting armor gaps, while calling for prayerful preparation and reliance on Jesus.
An article notes printing advances for a Mother’s Day stamp and first day covers, with May first as the U S postmark. It also reports the organization of the Grafton Stamp Club with Marvin Ryder as advisor and Robert Dun hip elected president, inviting local boys to join.
Alexander of Wink Texas files a 5000 damages suit alleging deep nerves injury from a truck overturning crash that killed five Mexican passengers. The court action cites dreams about automobile accidents and “screaming people” as part of his claimed damages.
Children of Pennsylvania were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Downing. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Wurst and daughter moved into their Pleasant street home. Mrs. Robert Hoyt, Mrs. Dora Pomeroy and Eleanor Johns shopped in Norwalk on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Arthur Harris of Cleveland spoke with Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Cranston last week.
Ten years after Rose Anno Labehere wrote to Mine Ann Etcheverry in Los Angeles the letter was remailed undelivered. Folly Etcheverry then Miss Rose Anno Labehere failed to provide a return address and Miky Etchevers moved. Post officials opened the mail and returned it to the sender after confirming the name. The event drew no unusual attention.
Day's Music Store highlights Grunow refrigerators on display at the Food Show in West Market. A factory representative demonstrates a simple unit refrigerator with no belt or flywheel, low vibration and quiet operation. Philco Radio Co offers a table model set and a range of cabinet sets priced from 22.40 to 75, plus a brown mahogany Wile baby stand from a respected old line.
After a harsh winter homeowners seek to beautify interiors. Day's Hardware offers a full range of cleaning materials paints varnishes and wood finishes including Elyria made UC paste cleaner and numerous cleaners brands. New Ep S Glossfast paint dries in four hours with porcelain finish. Also featured tropical fish for spring aquarium with new tank priced at 1.98 and fresh stock of seaweed snails and fish food.
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