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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1934
Page
4
Approval of a mattress making project in Lorain County employs thirty women on relief. The program is the nation’s first FERA factory project of its kind for colored women, announced by Mrs. Violet Curtier. Federal funds totaling 3370 dollars were allocated.
C W Watson asks Lorain County Republicans to nominate him for a four year term. A St. Louis native with 40 years in general contracting, he pledges public interest over politics, service and courtesy, abolition of unnecessary positions, tax relief, no cuts to widows pensions, competitive bidding, regular meetings, and a square deal approach as County Commissioner. He seeks the job and salary.
An allotment of 3030 is set aside for labor through October 1 with a new appropriation expected afterward. Mattresses will be made in Mechanics Hall at the Fairgrounds under Rosa M. Miller, who previously taught at Tuskegee College. She is backed by the Lorain County Council of Colored Women for Welfare Work among Negroes. Government surplus cotton will supply the cotton. Table construction is underway and mattress manufacture should begin next Monday or Tuesday. About 240 of the 3370 appropriation will cover equipment.
Mrs. Carl Zarnke, 57, wife of Carl Zarnke, died at 4028 West Avenue at 11:29 a.m. after a lingering illness. Born October 1, 1871 in Ger, she came to the area as a child. Survived by husband, two daughters Mrs. Albert Youngeberg of Ely and Gladys at home, three grandchildren, one sister Mrs. Fred Zarnke, two brothers Albert Stark and Carl Stark, and mother Mrs. Lena Stark of Elyria. Body to be removed from Nichols funeral home to the late home this evening. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Stella Graber aged about 6 months? eight years of General Industries, died at 9 20 after a lingering illness at home. Survived by husband C Graber, daughter Mrs. Harris, two siblings, and extended family. Funeral services set for Tuesday from her home and St Mary Church with Rev. Fr. officiating, burial at Lake Cemetery. The deceased was a longtime Elyria Fire Department member. Funeral arrangements by Miller Funeral Home.
Secretary of State George Myers sought re election on the Democratic ticket while visiting Elyria. He is one of three secretaries of state on a committee to study a unified code for U S corporate organization, alongside colleagues from Massachusetts and North Carolina. He issued 1943 orders requiring all precincts to submit election summary sheets to the secretary of state as an extra check on results. Myers formerly had a summer home at Sheffield Lake Village.
Disorderly conduct charges against Stanley Smithow of 229 Prospect Avenue were dropped today by Mayor W H Van Oster after the complainant Casimir Bierek did not press the case. The offenses were alleged to have occurred on July 28.
Elsmans interested in joining the Direct Credits Society are urged to contact the Elviria Chamber of Commerce. Way mads today through Earl D. Bacon, secretary of the Chamber, for information.
The Church of Christ at Second and Chapel plans Sunday services at 10:30 with a sermon based on the line To him that overcometh will give. Mr Fowler speaks on in these times at difficulties. Baptism will follow the sermon. Miss Viola Hargrave will sing a solo, and Junior Church activities are noted.
Wellington notes describe a Grand Army of the Republic veterans gathering at a home north of Wellington. A storm reshaped plans to indoors and featured talks by Elyria officials and Lorain speakers plus songs and a duet. Fifty members attended the meeting and other Wellington briefs follow.
Oberlin U Aug 4 The Oberlin Concert Band will extend Sunday afternoon concerts through August. Next show on Sunday Aug 3 at 430 PM in Wright Park corner South Mein and Vine. If rain, move to Warner Concert Hall. Updated cast features new from college and conservatory plus external musicians. Program includes Mozart Gluck Schubert Strauss and Wagner selections with Marches and parodies.
James M. Crandall petitions common pleas court naming Clara H. net as defendant to reform a deed on Brigaton wirehip property and distribute the property. Fare Howat sues for divorce from Robert Howat on gross neglect. Lora J. Andress granted a divorce on gross neglect with custody of two children by Judge W B Tha s in the morning.
The employers' advisory committee disclosed ties to stool pigeons inside unions and that a so called law and order league was organized by M. Schroeder. He claimed the raid lacked significance without political aims. Forty union members were arrested amid a week of martial law.
Hubbard Wilcox son of Probate Judge H C Wilcox took the oath as a lawyer this afternoon, administered by Judge C V Wergandt of the Ohio Supreme Court at Hotel Cleveland. Megnning, a township trustee, performs the service without charge, replacing previous grocers Leinseder Seeley and Pfanfer. Foodstuff distribution is set for Tuesday afternoon, with supplies arriving Monday from Amherst.
Oberlin churches plan six consecutive Sunday services led by Rever. F. McBride. The sermon title is unclear due to damaged text but references a quarter and speakers Mr. and Reverend Papworth A. R. Kimpton. The First Church in Oberlin and the First Metareh are organizing the schedule.
Mrs Benjamin, mother of Prof Benjamin, died yesterday morning at her Morgan Street home after an extended illness. She had resided in Cherlin for several years with her son, a Conservatory member. The community notes her long service as a neighbor and mother. In other items, Miss Julia Severance and Permelig Allen visited relatives, and local residents attended events at Greenbrier hotel and Cascade Park.
At Cascade Park county judging picked Marlon Streicher of Brownhelm Perfection Club as lead rep for the state fair. Phyllis Portman of Henrietta Club took second. Nearly all of the district’s girls competed in style revues and costume events with judges led by Mrs. J. W. Pendis. Judging continues through early next week.
Charles Bowers of 116 Kiplings Street was found unconscious at the Liberal Credit Clothing Company on Broad Street. Patrolman C. Sawyer arrested him for intoxication, and the chief said he would be released today.
Board of election officials announced a location change for Ward 4 Precinct H. Voters will cast ballots at the Rinine building at East Broad and Prospect streets instead of the east side fire station due to ongoing work at the Tire station.
The article notes continued discussions with depositors about stabilizing the bank. Authorities seek a plan to restore confidence, with arguments that longer guaranteed deposits could prevent a rush to withdraw and help the community face the financial challenge.
The article recounts a war memorial honoring Hindenburg and the political turmoil surrounding Hitler. It notes torch bearing soldiers, a body procession, and the Roehm revolt suspects held at a detention camp near Torgau, including Hans Werner von Alvassleben, amid preparations for Hitler to assume chancellorship.
Nations named Germany Chile and Uruguay agree conditionally while Japan abstains, noting no exports to warring countries. The telegram from a League committee of three prompts continued embargo efforts, though Bolivia says the League cannot act. Britain urges independent pursuit with the League only acting as a communication channel.
In Toledo on Aug 3 a market listing shows half bushel quantities of apples and blackberries, baskets of endive and peppers, and per dozen pricing for parsley and mushrooms. Grain prices for yellow corn and red wheat are listed with general condition notes and price ranges for futures or spot sales.
NUMBER SIX continues from page one outlining plans for the mid winter assembly at Tampa in January and the 1935 annual convention in Washington in May. Wing notes the movement has grown but needs more work with crippled children workers active in 37 states and in Canada, 23 nations, and several provinces, as the drive to prevent infantile paralysis proceeds. He cites a Hungarian census initiative sparked by Kasi Horvath and mentions King’s Elrama visit for conferences with Allen and society officers, plus a radio talk on WHE Cleveland and a hospital dinner honor in Elyria.
A Democrat rally in Lorain County features Charles Starkey Harold Mosier and Edwin Werts speaking at Eagles Hall on Broad Street at 7 p m August 7. D W Seward, executive chairman, announces sponsors of the event. Sparks from a lineman's work caused a fire alarm at 109 East River Street. firefighters found no fire and logged an unnecessary signal.
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