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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
4
A $45 000 trust from the late Mrs Carrie A South Patch was left to Elyria Memorial Hospital. Though she had lived in Elyria five years she supported Gates Hospital work for crippled children. Income from the fund will enhance the hospital program aiding disabled youngsters.
The piece warns droughts are costly, nationwide, and urges preparation. It cites the summer’s losses, stresses the value of surplus food and auxiliary water sources, and notes science may enable long distance weather forecasting to help communities and farmers prepare for future droughts.
A New York City Institute of Sociology and Religious Research report finds church membership mirrors population growth, with higher urban rates. It shows 55 of 100 adults over 13 are church members, rural 52 percent vs city 38, with Protestants leading and women more than men. It notes many ministers lack formal college training.
Frances Parkins, born Boston 1883, long active in New York labor leadership, advocates a self enforcing labor law. She argues laws should be interpreted and supported by industry and government through cooperative conferences, with employers adopting ethical practices to ensure workers’ safety.
A fragmented roster of anniversaries cites Francis Ashbury born in England and died in Richmond in 1816, Valentine Mott born Glen Cove and died 1865, John M. Niles born Windsor and died Hartford in 1855, Robert F Stockton noted for California capture, Ben Harrison born South Bend and died Indianapolis in 1843, plus a garbled entry for 1843 and a Swedish figure Trost Nilsson with unreadable details.
A historical note lists Saint Bernard of Clairvaux’s death in 1823 and Greek patriot Marco Bozzaris, plus the deaths of William Booth in 1912 and 1914 German occupation of Brussels. It also records birth anniversaries for Edgar A Guest Julia Sanderson Ralph Budd Wm McAndrew Henry T Rainey and Reymond Poincare with ages around 46 to 70 years.
CBCago Aug 26 The Curtiss Wright Reynolds airport hosts the great aviation migration for the tenth annual air races. Famed fliers from across the nation converge for a ten day spectacle with 56 events and international participation. Admiral Byrd and other notables to attend.
A fragmentary local quote depicts a rustic speaker praising a faithful husband and critiquing a Kurdish figure, hinting at social tensions and everyday rural values through idiolect and humor.
A dated horoscope advises an executive to stay constructive and capable in emergencies, noting fortunes should be fairly good with proper mental training. It urges avoiding quarrels and not remaining in opposition, emphasizing disciplined thinking and steady preparedness.
An Aug 18 Washington column discusses drought and its impact on the Farm Board policy to reduce crop acreages. It compares potential price effects, the need for a responsible surplus plan, and the equalization fee idea with grape industry steps and McNary Haugen debates. A corollary Columbus obituary notes Iris Hermberger, 29, died after a Buckeye Lake accident, with rescue efforts and hospitalization details.
Columbus Aug 24 Ohio State Fair judges report drought effects are minor with livestock entries near 1929 totals in most divisions. Commercial and educational exhibits exceed prior shows while a massive new sheep building dominates livestock displays with dormitories offices and lunch rooms. The junior fair backed by 4 H clubs and juvenile Granges shows strong participation as entries climb overall.
Leo J. Schaeper of Burkettsville was re elected state president of the Ohio Council Catholic Knights of America at the annual convention in Toledo. Officials chosen include Robert Wachendorf of Cincinnati as first vice president, Mrs Katherine Kellermeier of Toledo as second vice president, Mrs Helen Long of Toledo as state treasurer, Harry Gott of Cincinnati as state secretary, Josephhern Ang of Cincinnati as first supreme representative, Harry Eckes of Cincinnati as alternate, Joseph Kraemer of Coldwater as second supreme representative and J J Sillmair of Toledo as alternate. The 1933 meeting will be held in Cincinnati.
Turning of some of Australia's vast wool crop into broadcloth for upholstering automobiles locally is being tried, signaling a shift in textile use. The effort aims to convert raw wool into finished fabric within the region, potentially boosting industry and employment while addressing supply needs.
Dr. Miner Lee Bates 61 former president emeritus of Hiram College died after a 10 day illness at Woman's Hospital Cleveland. He will be buried in Hiram cemetery with funeral services at Hiram Friday. Bates had resigned in November after two years as president and had since served as a pastor in Kingston NC. Born Fairfield Michigan he studied at several normal schools the University of Kentucky Hiram College Transylvania University and Columbia University. He was twice married, his latest wife Elaine Rising and his son Dr. Gaylor Bates of Detroit were at his side. Continuous care by family and clergy followed his illness which began while vacationing at Geauga Lake.
The state supreme court today sustained Gifford Pinchot's right to the Republican gubernatorial nomination, overturning appeals by Francis Shunk Brown in the La Zerne county ballot contest. Brown opposed Pinchot for the nomination.
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