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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1936
Page
7
Lorain county's WPA payroll for August 1 1935 to June 1 1936 reached 696 616, highest among six district rivals. District total payroll stood at 1 889 903 with Erie 331 551 Huron 201 805 Medina 164 769 Ottawa 129 580 Sandusky 161 829 Seneca 203 753.
Unit No 24 of the National Union For Social Justice will hold a meeting Wednesday evening at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall here The meeting called for p m is open to the public Connecticut fairs grow New Haven Conn twenty seven country fairs are scheduled to be held in Connecticut this fall Contrary to public belief the number of country fairs is not diminishing and in Connecticut they have increased in recent years Hook Huge Turtle Kingston Ont Charles Richards went fishing in Mud Lake and came back with a 49 pound turtle Richards said a hook caught in the turtle's rear leg and it put up a half hour struggle before he pulled it into the boat
A misrouted July 18 letter delivered to a California post office astonished a local insurance man with the speed of modern services. Richard Brian, 15, battled a cactus bed contest, and hospital staff removed between 65 and 70 cactus needles from his body.
A radio schedule listing programs and time blocks for WTAM and affiliates on Tuesday August 11 1986. Includes musical showcases such as Sing Time and Wayne King segments, various band performances, news and youth features, and sponsors. Multiple named hosts and groups appear, with a mix of entertainment and cultural segments.
Local listings show a wide schedule of broadcasts and performances including musical clocks, church and school music, and community programs. Notable entries reference Fox, WGAK, and WARK with varied shows from early morning to late evening, highlighting bands, choirs, and orchestras alongside youth activities and public notices.
United Press report notes campaign managers exaggerate win hopes. Farley claims all 45 states for Roosevelt, Hamilton boasts eastern states for Landon. both aim to rally workers and avoid signaling weakness. New York voting dynamics and Lehman’s candidacy influence the race and internal party tactics.
The passage notes Henry Lehman’s long friendship and financial backing for Al Smith, linking their mutual trust to Smith’s political rise. It warns that Smith cannot openly oppose the New Deal without risking backlash from Lehman, who backs the governor candidate aligned with the New Deal.
Sullivan visited Monday with sister and husband Mr and Mrs Walter Miller. They attended funeral of cousin Adam Miller in Elyria Wednesday along with Fred Miller and Mr and Mrs Canrad Selzman. Mrs CO W Holbrook of Elyria called in town Wednesday. Pauline Richard family at Davidson reunion at Nova Sunday. Alfred Abram hosted in his home Tuesday and Wednesday with L D Searles of Medina and daughter Mrs E T Hoch of Bloomfield New Jersey. Janine Maries visiting aunt Mrs Abram. Alfred Abram attended wedding of brother Robert Searles to Edith Kaechler of Columbus on Thursday. Miss Alice Skeeles funeral held Sunday at Congregational church. she was a pianist and Sullivan band member. Atlantic coast cooler due to rain and cloudiness.
A richly human romance of two newlyweds explores baby trouble and hopes. Johnny Downs and Shirley Neane star in The First Baby at the Rivoli Theatre tomorrow, promising a hopeful, experience discount in the billed presentation.
Jean Harlow stars in Osu at the Capitol Theatre with Franchot Tone and Grant in a unique ratline. The play adapts a Herbert Gorman novel story set against a wartime intrigue and features a subplot about codes hidden in eggs.
Capt. George S. Whiteshalh of Whiteshalh claims a long service record on Lake Champlain, stating he began aboard steamboats at age 11. He notes 75 years of sailing on the lake, reflecting on a career tied to its historic vessels and routes.
Lorain County residents received 8,632,419 from the Home Owners Loan Corporation during three years of refinancings ending June 13, 1938. The total covered 3,095 loans and assisted 98,557 distressed homeowners in Ohio. About 21,881,000 was applied to taxes and assessments with an average per loan of 222 dollars.
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