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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1934
Page
6
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A historic essay argues removing thousands of needless railroad crossings would ease modern motor travel. It notes 235000 to 238000 crossings exist, many in sparsely populated or agricultural areas where elimination poses little impact while high speed rail makes crossings riskier.
Judge McDevitt attacks leniency in Eastern Penitentiary and warns that too many privileges lead to outbreaks and crime. He mocks calls for criminal clinics and says convicts must pay in full, noting even telephone service as a privilege not yet granted.
Washington reports tentative approval for rural industrial communities to aid the unemployed. Comptroller General questions legality of relief fund use, urging caution until court tests. Administrators argue the plan is worthwhile, but misuse of public funds must be guarded against with vigilance as funds flow widely.
An English jurist warned that one day mercy could be law, as a mother convicted of killing her imbecile son with 100 poison tablets faces a necessary operation. The trial raises the ethics of mercy versus murder and the nation’s care costs for the vulnerable.
The fragment discusses Acts 23 1 5 and rival interpretations of Paul calling the high priest a misnomer. It shifts to moral guidance on enduring oppression and daily trials, then lists obituaries births and horoscopes dated 1934-1953, ending with a copyright note and scattered biographical blurbs. The piece mentions Thomas De Quincey, Cardinal OConnell, Allen of Maryland, and others amid fragmented journalism.
The fire and water committee said it is not ready to report on furnishing fire protection south of the city. The company will pay a fair price, but the solicitor finds no authority to permit the contract. The salary ordinance was voted down with four against.
Anniversaries honor Whitney inventor of Colran win bath and Henry Timrod poet born in Charleston. Bjornstjerne Bjornson Norwegian author died 1910. Alexander J. Cassatt Pennsylvania Railroad president born Pittsburgh died 1906. Joel Chandler Harris Uncle Remus creator born Putnam County died 1908. Today in history marks Henry Laurens cremation 1792 and first presidential message 1801.
Common Pleas Judge Lee and Skeel assign county probation department to bar two sisters from beer parlors after Martha Kleps is found guilty of striking her sister Lydia Militzki with a beer mug. Militzki had previously damaged Kleps’s tooth in a prior beer parlor altercation.
The passage attributes to Hegel the idea that the State represents the divine will current in Germany. It states the State is the present Spirit and the ultimate end with the highest right against the individual. The quotation frames political authority as supreme over personal freedom.
The board of education agreed to rent the Gates School auditorium to St Agnes Parish on the West Side for Sunday services until the new church is completed. Rev Fr James McFadden is pastor of the newly organized parish. The Overlin College administration building, Heiney, worth 70000 dollars, is nearing completion. donated by J D Cox of Cleveland as a memorial to Gen Jacob D Cox. The Elyria Fuel Board released more coal conservation guidance urging 62 to 65 degree rooms and reduced heating of nonessential spaces. An air mail plane forced down between Elyria and Lorain, pilot waiting 18 hours to resume flight. Amherst Congregational Church members met to discuss a new constitution, replacing the 36-year-old document.
Mrs B L Wilcox Mrs Orva Hastings and Mrs G W Robbins were guests at Mrs Fred Freemans Elyria birthday celebration. Families gather for birthdays dinners and visits with relatives in New London Kenton Amherst Wellington and Cleveland. Church events and American Legion gatherings noted along with M E conference and Masonic installation plans.
Motorists report numerous complaints about Elyria's new traffic ordinance. Police say twenty seven parking violation tickets were issued on Saturday amid the confusion.
Wednesday evening December 6 the newly elected officers are W M Harvey Hopkins senior warden H J Hahn junior warden Lester Buswell secretary Andrew Rawson treasurer Charles B Rawson senior deacon Orva Hastings junior deacon Chester Jackson Tyler William Wolf trustee Nelson G Hitchcock.
Mrs Lyman Ault nee Sophronia Robbins died Monday evening December 3 at her daughter Mrs John Yeackel in Cleveland. She lived in La Grange until moving to Cleveland about thirty years ago and was a member of the La Grange Baptist Church. Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 30 in La Grange and burial followed in La Grange cemetery. She is survived by her daughter and one sister Mrs Amelia Adams.
A sow owned by Mrs. A B Howard near here gave birth to a litter of 19 piglets. The sow produced 12 pigs in the first litter and 165 in the second. Soviet Russia rewards many heroes with medals and orders of merit for wartime service.
The Day's News notes Ohio sales tax increases and warns buyers to purchase before January I, as many manufacturers plan price hikes. General Household Utilities Co reports strong fall business and two week backorders for certain radios, urging early selection. A Stromberg Carson All Wave radio is praised as built to last with high fidelity, priced at 185 dollars, or 126 without shore wave.
The store showcases up to date electrical devices including toasters mixers percolators irons lamps waffle irons curlers heaters washers front ers hot plates corn poppers and more. Christmas tree lights and extra bulbs, outdoor wiring, Weller pottery vases, colored glass and china ware, fine cutlery and high grade shears. Irene Hraden helps in the house department while Fitzpatrick is absent at home business.
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