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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1934
Page
4
Heavy police and troops patrol Constantine as Arabs threaten a fresh attack on the Jewish quarter amid three days of race rioting. Officials report 23 dead and 40 critically wounded, including 99 Jewish residents and four children. Black troops guard roads into the quarter as passes are demanded.
A. H. Thompson of Louisville spoke at the Rotary Club Luncheon at the Elks Club. As Kentucky Crippled Children's Commission official and new national director for the International Society For Crippled Children, he described society work in the state and showed a film. He praised E. F. Allen, retired president of the society, as a life benefactor to humanity. The program closed with songs by Mrs. Robert B. Hand and accompanimist Mrs. H. C. Elgar.
In Elizabethtown New York Anna Antonio of Albany mother of three lost her bid to avoid execution in Sing Sing prison. Supreme Court Justice O By ron Brewster denied her request for a new trial. If Gov Lehman does not intervene she would become the first woman executed in New York since Ruth Snyder.
A protest parade in Cincinnati supports an initiative to limit the tax on gasoline. Edward Bernard leads delegates from Ohio cities as they march to the state capital to present petitions for a constitutional amendment setting a maximum price per gallon and regulating highway maintenance funding.
At yesterday's board meeting the authority to employ two additional grade school teachers was given to ease overcrowding. Superintendent R. Masi ton stated more staff are needed and a possible further hiring may follow. The board also approved Ruth M as a high school teacher, who taught locally for one year and last year in Wellington.
Clyde A. McMulem, reputed to have drilled more gas wells in Lorarm County than any other man, will speak at Junction tomorrow noon at Hotel Newel. He will share first-hand information on gas production in the local field.
The article reports Dayton-John Works attacking Senator Fess over absolutism hindering recovery and urging new recovery laws. Dayton-Clarence J. Brown calls for reorganizing the Ohio Building and Loan Department to protect depositors, solve school financing, and improve conservation. Cleveland-Daniel Morgan accuses the state highway department of aiding a political machine.
Mrs. Carl Smith of 121 Longford avenue sustained back injuries in a traffic crash at Broad and Cedar streets. She had been homebound since Saturday. The other vehicle was driven by Norman Thimke of Olmsted Falls. Initial reports said injuries were not serious.
The council discusses keeping the budget down to lower tax rates, noting that rates depend on the budget rather than appropriations. Auditor Schilleman explains last year’s variance largely due to outdoor relief and hospitalization costs shifting from gas tax to general taxes. Bacon reports the Chamber’s limited influence on county and school budgets and signals future consideration of recommendations when the fall appropriation measure is drawn, with a 1935 summary showing a total budget of 935,003 including auto and gas taxes, water works, and the sinking fund.
Six children at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children cheered as autographed photographs of actress Jean Harlow arrived. Harlow personally signed and sent the pictures showing support for the hospital and its patients, rather than using a secretary.
Elyria Business College announces the appointment of J C Wallace from Cleveland as head of the accounting department. Wallace holds a Bachelor of Commercial Science from Bowling Green and has taught at Spencerian School of Commerce Lewisville and Metropolitan Business College Cleveland, among others. President E T Reese cites strong student interest and firm inquiries as a busy fall and winter season awaits.
Board discussion centered on a Reconstruction Finance Corp loan to ease Elyria schools finances. Members noted Ohio districts face general strain and considered RFC aid as a potential solution, contrasting Elyria with other districts and weighing risks and benefits.
Jamison of Sheffield 1 jailed for 160 fine and costs amid disorderly conduct after arraignment before Mayor Harvey Bier. Soledad Rodigue granted divorce from Raymond Rodisue of Lorain by Judge W. B. Thom. Mable E. Davis reacquires maiden name Manel E. Clark. Norris Carter files for divorce from Geraldine Carter of Medina County on grounds of lack of presence. Married in 1923.
A Democratic picnic and rally was held yesterday at Mrs. Charles Magruder’s Oberlin home drawing attendees from Oberlin Elyria Amherst and nearby communities. Speakers included Mrs Viv Donahey Mrs Charles Traux Dr Hirtz and Charles Starkey plus county party leaders.
Mrs Charlotte Scott visits Akron daughter in law. Mrs Vic Donahey and Marian stay Oberlin for a Democratic rally. Barbara Wade visiting Vermilion on the Lake. Martes Club picnic at Evanhurst Park. Local visits include Bert Hart, Carl Spitler with Ashland relatives. Miss Mary A L Fowler sails to Niles Michigan for three week vacation. American Legion post represented at Fifth District convention in Fostoria by Harold A Cook. Palmer P Davidson and James T Miskovsky welcomed a daughter born August 4 at Allen Hospital. Mrs DeForest Pratt and Cincinnati relatives visit J M Albright family. D A Leininger and Bonita travel Indiana. West College Prospect Neighborhood Club plans August 9 hotel event. J B Wither and cousin Bret trip through Michigan and Wisconsin with H A Broadwell and son at Platte Lake Michigan.
United Press reports on West Virginia and Missouri primary races with Shaver challenging for the Democratic nomination in West Virginia while Missouri features Truman versus Cochran and a strong St. Louis-Kansas City contest. Landon claims a wide margin in Kansas as Patterson runs unopposed in Missouri.
John Bakos of Wellington will provide alimony in farm goods and cash under a settlement approved by Judge W W B Thompson. The divorced couple, married in Marea, have two children. Bakos agreed to weekly payments of 12 ears of corn half a bushel of potatoes one pound of butter and various other produce plus $10.
The board debated raising the levy to five mills from three but fears it may fail at the polls. They voted to place the three mill levy on the ballot and launch an educational campaign to justify continued school operations. Officials hope for stopgap aid this fall and permanent funding next January as the guaranteed 4.85 mill minimum is no longer secure.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles members who are candidates for county and state offices will speak during the lodge meeting Thursday evening with Vice-President Lyle Castle presiding in Kaiser’s absence. Past State President Gerald C. Nau will introduce the candidates. A social session follows.
Two men cutting weeds yesterday found the body of Mrs. Edward Stewart 74 missing from her home a day along the Miami River south of Sidney. Lorain County Savings and Trust Company sues A A Sanders et al for 1759 on a promissory note and seeks foreclosure of property in Russia township.
Market notes show price ranges for produce and staples in Cleveland including poultry, potatoes, apples, beans and celery. Livestock prices indicate steady to active cattle and calves, with hogs and sheep showing varied quotes. Grain and mill feed quotations are listed, with corn, oats, wheat and flour by the bushel or ton and feed by the ton.
A reader explains how the monthly water plan increases charges for hot months. He cites three monthly bills totaling 4.70 for 1380 cubic feet, with months of higher use carrying minimum charges and extra costs. Officials say the plan is harder on customers who spike in heat and adds work for staff.
The Eastern Heights Old Timers will meet Haury and Bauer Grocers tonight at Harmon diamond. The game is slated to start at 6 15.
Four youths from Grafton State Farm were jailed yesterday after refusing to thresh. Named as Frank Dusha 21 Anton Placek 20 P Pullman 22 and T Green 21 the strikers faced confinement for their action in the farm labor dispute.
The article outlines two approaches for farmers to cope with drought. One aims to maintain or expand acreage at an accomplished level, the other proposes a storage plan still in development. It notes 25 percent insurance against famine, loans equal to stored commodity value, and potential sale of hoarded grain if drought worsens. A forthcoming crop report will show drought damages since July 10. Victor Christgau warns the emergency drought relief fund may be exhausted this year, with possible new appropriations by January. The Farm Credit Administration reports a 33.5 million loan for feed purchases, and AAA has spent over 4 million on cattle buying.
On the death of her husband Mrs Irving Manning will auction the Emery Pifer farm property four miles south of Wellington at the stated coordinates. The sale Friday August 10 1934 at 10 30 a m features 13 head of cattle including milking cows two yearling heifers and calves plus horses two mares and a colt a mule colt two brown sows and a boar ten tons of hay five tons of straw 100 bushels of wheat 290 bushels of oats eight acres of soybeans household furniture and lunch at noon. Terms cash day of sale. Roy E Baker and A V Rogers auctioneers.
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