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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1934

Page

5

Judge Rules Congress Lacks Authority to Fix Prices

In Kansas City on December 27 Judge Merrill E. Otis ruled Congress has no power to fix prices even in Interstate Commerce and that NRA price fixing codes may not be approved by the President. The decision, in a case involving Sutherland Lumber Co with offices in Omaha and Oklahoma City, denied a temporary injunction against alleged code violations.

Kansas City Congress Merrill E. Otis United States District Court Sutherland Lumber Company Omaha Oklahoma City Otis United States District Attorney Cude

Alliance Man To Head Educators

In Columbus Ohio B F Stanton from Alliance was the sole nominee and assured election as president of the Ohio Education Association at its annual meeting. Sixteen other officers were to be elected. Dr W E Hockins of Harvard opened the meeting with an address. A sales tax operation committee was named by retiring president J G Collicott and met with state education director Dr B O Skinner and tax commission vice chairman Carlton Dargusch.

Columbus F. Stanton Alliance Ohio Education Association W. E. Hockins Harvard University J. G. Collicott B. O. Skinner Carlton Dargusch Ohio Tax Commission

Waldvogel to Seek Repeal of Ohio Liquor Tax

Ohio State Senator Edward N Waldvogel Democrat of Cincinnati announced he would introduce a bill in the 91st general assembly to repeal the one dollar a gallon tax on liquor Col John A Hughes liquor control director who announced his resignation urged elimination of the tax in announcing his retirement Waldvogel said the state should be satisfied with a thirty percent profit as specified in the law and forego the tax

Cincinnati Edward N. Waldvogel 91St General Assembly Ohio John A. Hughes Waldvogel

Opposition To Scobell Seen

Governor-elect Martin L. Davey may block confirmation of Joseph H. Scobell as state liquor director. White has named Scobell to succeed Col. John A. Hughes. If confirmed, Davey could not remove Scobell easily. Scobell has offers from liquor firms and earns 6500 dollars yearly.

Columbus, CO Martin L. Davey Joseph H. Scobell Coral Gables Florida Davey George White Scobell John A. Hughes Senate White John W. Bricker Scobden Mqyor Daver

Ohio Retail Tax Delays Could Boost Revenue

Ohio officials say delaying the retail sales tax start to February or March may increase revenue. George V. Sheridan warns careful rulings and proper coupon distribution prevent evasions and lost funds, with schools and subdivisions gaining despite the delay.

Columbus George V. Sheridan Ohio Council of Retail Merchants Sheridan Tax Commission Commission Treasury Department Ohio

Skating Report On West Branch Black River

Skating is reported as being good on the west branch of the Black River from Sixteenth Street to the power house on Oberlin Road. Many Elsmans are taking advantage of the favorable condition.

Black River Sixteenth Street Oberlin Road

Two Hurt In Snowy Ohio Crash Near Lima

In Lima Ohio a car collided with a state highway truck four miles east of the city during a snowstorm. Mrs Angelina Roberts thirty of Lima is in critical condition and Ralph Brennan seventeen also suffered injuries in the accident.

Lima Here Angelina Roberts Ralph Brennan

Attracting and Retaining Skilled Subordinates in Business

The power of business capacity lies in attracting and preserving skilled energetic subordinates and placing the right people in the right roles to maximize efficiency and growth.

Glass Rebukes Governor of Reserve Board

Sen. Carter Glass assails Federal Reserve Board Governor Marriner Eccles over the FDIC and Fed rate cut order. Glass says the board acted in bad faith and denies suggesting authority to regulate nonmember banks while defending the board’s power over member banks. Eccles defends the order as within the 1933 Banking Act.

Washington Carter Glass Marriner Beeles Federal Reserve Board FDIC Federal Reserve Act Sen. Glass Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Eccles Federal Reserve

Death of Adam H Funk at 235 Wooster Street

Adam H Funk died at his home 235 Wooster street after a lingering illness. Born in Pottsville PA on July 27 1859 he lived in Elvira thirty years and worked for International Harvester. Survived by wife Sophia and two sons Thurman and Harry Funeral Monday at 1 60 from the home Rev E J Bond with burial at Ridgelawn cemetery member of First M E church and King Solomon's Lodge No 56 F and A M.

Adam H. Funk Wooster Street Pottsville Pennsylvania Elvrra International Harvester Company Sophia Funk Thurman Harry Funk E. J. Bond Ridgelawn Cemetery Funk First M. E. Church City King Solomon's Lodge No. 56 F A. M

Death of Wellington Resident William G. Rook at 76

William G. Rook, 76, died at his Wellington home on Taylor street after a two hour illness. His wife died last May. He leaves seven children Maude Charters Daisy Ward Roy Earl Rook Frank Madison Albert Seminole Hazel Hansen and Arrion Rook brother along with several grandchildren. A longtime Wellington resident and active Wellington Baptist Church member, funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Wellington William G. Rook Taylor Street Maude Charters Daisy Ward Roy Earl Rook Frank Madison South Dakota Albert Seminole Oklahoma Hazel Hansen Cleveland Arrion Rook Spencer Rook Wellington Baptist Church

Clearview School Burglary Probed

Vandals broke into Clearview School last night causing considerable damage. Deputy Sheriff Joseph Woodings investigated after janitor John Good found the break-in this morning. Nothing of value was stolen. Bags were suspected of the break-in.

Clearview School Joseph Woodings John Good Bors

Maple City Ice Company sues Anno Smith for 3358 in Wellington

In Wellington Frances Pescina seeks divorce from Paul Pescina on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Frank Wiggins sues Anna Wiggins on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty.

Maple City Ice Company Anno Smith Wellington Frances Pescina Paul Pescina Frank Wiggins Anna Wiggins

Y Indus Club Prepares Thea tre Party Plans

Members of the Y Indus club met for their regular weekly gathering last evening. W O McClellan led the session as the plans for a theatre party were discussed at length and will be finalized and announced later.

Y-Indus Club W. O. McClellan

Untouchable Class Cat in Hindustan Described as Unclean

Report notes a cat owned by a person from the untouchable caste in Hindustan is labeled unclean. The statement frames social stigma and caste-based prejudice surrounding a household pet.

Hindustan

Libby Holman Accepts 6 Million Offer For Son

Libby Holman accepted a 6 million dollar settlement from the Reynolds estate for her infant son Christopher Smith Reynolds. Robert C. Vaughn acted as next friend for the baby and said the agreement was approved by Mrs Elizabeth Holman Reynolds. The settlement provides 9 million dollars to Anne Cannon Reynolds II, the son’s half sister.

Winston-Salem N.C Libby Holman Z. Smith Reynolds Christopher Smith Reynolds Robert C. Vaughn Elizabeth Helman Reynolds Vaughn Libby Helman Anne Cannon Reynolds, II Anne Cannon Reynolds- Smith

Moose Home Film Show To Visit Local Theaters

A Tomorrow’s Citizens film sponsored by Moose Lodge No. 778 screens this week at Riveli Dreamland and Capitol. It highlights Mooseheart Home in Illinois a 12000 acre facility for orphans with schooling trades and college aid. the film also features Moose Home for the Aged in Florida and notes the lodge’s ongoing membership drive.

Order of Moose No. 778 Mooseheart Riveli Tonight Dreamland Capitol Mooseheart Home Illinois Moose Moose Home For Florida Order of Mooses

Elyrians to Leave Camp Virginia Kendall on December Thirty First

Seven local men and one county resident will depart Camp Virginia Kendall Peninsula Ohio when enrollment ends. The camp, a State Park Project, is run by a U S Army staff with an Educational Advisor from the Interior Department. Park works are managed by a superintendent and a team of ten engineers foresters and foremen. Returning Elyrians include John E Benko Sam Berasnak Steve Ruchik Mixer A Fusa Louis S Kegyes and Alex Sokolowski plus Edward P Yunger of Grafton R D No 2.

Virginia Kendall C. C. C. Peninsula Ohio U. S Army U. S. Department of the Interior John E. Benko Sam Berasnak Steve Ruchik Mixer A. Fusa Louis S. Kegyes Alex Sokolowski Elyria Edward P. Yunger Graftoc

The Moral Divider Between Honest Workers and Looters

The line between steady honest labor and criminal acts rests as much on morality as on money. The statement contrasts disciplined workers with offenders, underscoring ethics as a key factor in societal judgment and justice.

Ohio Court To Review Code Price Fixing

The Ohio Supreme Court will review a Hamilton County case on price fixing under the Ohio Recovery Administration codes. The appeal challenges the constitutionality of the act and whether price fixing is a proper legislative function, tied to coal price posting and filing requirements by code authorities.

Columbus Supreme Court Hamilton County Ohio Recovery Administration ORA Alfred Mack Mack Ben. Rateanhere Reisenbers Code Authority

Two Massillon Boys Sentenced in Ohio Killing Case

Two 15-year-old Massillon youths were sentenced for the killing of Ernest Schwartz a Pittsburgh gold buyer. William Gruber received a one year term at Lima state hospital for the criminal insane. if sound, he will be re sentenced. Willard Tschan got an indefinite term at Lancaster Industrial School for Boys after pleading guilty to manslaughter.

Canton Massillon Ernest Schwartz Pittsburgh William Gruber State Hospital Lima Willard Tschan Industrial School Lancaster Harvey F. Ake

Treadway Execution Date Set by Ohio Supreme Court

The Ohio Supreme Court set January 16 for the execution of Peter D. Treadway of Cleveland after refusing to admit his case for review. He was convicted of the 1932 murder of Mrs. Ruth Steese, whose body was found in her automobile on Shaker Boulevard’s North Lane. Cash of $199 drawn from Cleveland Trust Co. was missing.

Columbus, CO Ohio Supreme Court Peter D. Treadway Cleveland Treadway Ruth Steese

Educational foundation underpins national welfare and greatness

The nation's welfare and greatness rest on men and women shaped by the educational system and the spirit that animates it.

Christmas Party Behind the Eastern Star Chapter

In Oberlin Ohio on December 27 Pansy Chapter Order of Eastern Star held a Christmas program after their regular meeting. A pot luck supper preceded the gathering. About five members attended a program of carols a Christmas story by Grace Morgan and two violin songs by Lester Papworth. Mrs Ida Edwards ill was installed as chaplain for the ensuing year.

Oberlin Ohio Order of Eastern Star Grace Morgan Lester Papworth Ida Edwards

Epworth League event draws two hundred youths in Oberlin

The Oberlin Epworth League hosts the Epworth leagues from the Norwalk district at the Methodist church this evening. About two hundred young people are expected from the district. Alfred A. Parker at Ohio State University spends holidays with parents on East Lorain Street. Mr. and Mrs. Milford Nau and daughter Dorothy of Elyria visit Mrs. Nau's parents. Sluman Whitney recovers in Allen hospital from a broken rib and bruises after a ten day old ice fall. The Gay family of Urbana Illinois and their baby join Rev. and Mrs. Charles Gay at 190 North Main Street for vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nickels of Elyria are Christmas Day guests.

Oberlin Epworth League Epworth Leagues Norwalk Alfred A. Parker Ohio State University Mrs A. A. Parker East Lorain Street Milford Nau Dorothy Elyria Sluman Whitney Allen Hospital Merrill Gay Urbana Illinois Charles Gay North Main Street

Roscoe Collins Returns to New York After Visit

Roscoe Collins returns to New York City after spending several days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joel Collins in a brief family visit.

Roscoe Collins New York City Mrs Joel Collins

Christmas Visitors Share Time With Local Families

Mr and Mrs Leroy Harden and two children and Miss Audrey Harden of Chicago visited their parents Mr and Mrs H Harden on East College Street. Mr and Mrs George Armacost of Kane Pa joined. Mrs Lambert left to spend winter with daughter Mrs D E White in Evanston Illinois. C E Wigton visits parents in sunbur. O.

Leroy Harden Audrey Harden Chicago George Armacost Kane, Pa H. Harden East College Street

Mrs Manes Returns to Oberlin After Christmas Visit

Mrs Manes arrived in Oberlin Tuesday with her daughter Mrs McGrann and family following Christmas at her Pittsburgh home. She will stay several days. Mrs Anna Papworth of Union Street has been visiting her son R H Papworth and family in Lakewood.

Anna Papworth Union Street R. H. Papworth Lakewood

Local visits anchor holiday travelers in Chicago and Ohio

Miss Ruth Burgess returned yesterday to Chicago after spending several days with her parents Mr and Mrs A C Burgess on East College street. Mr and Mrs Vernon Stevens and Mrs M E Olmer visited Tuesday evening at the home of the latter's daughter Mrs Chas Smith and family in Lorain. Mr and Mrs J L Edwards spent Christmas with her sister Mrs Beach in New London.

Ruth Burgess Chicago Mrs A. C. Burgess East College Street Vernon Stevens M. E. Olmer Chas. Smith Lorain Mrs. J. L. Edwards Mrs. Beach New London

Local exchange student departs Duisburg for Miami visit

Miss Marianne Lautsch, a Duisburg Germany exchange student, left last week with friends to spend the holidays in Miami Florida. She will visit a number of Oberlin people during her stay.

Marianne Lautsch Duisburg Germany Miami Fla Oberlin

Appreciation for Salvation Army Broadcast Aids Needy

R W Amore Adjutant of the Salvation Army thanks participants in Elyria public broadcasts held Saturday afternoon and evening raising 70 91 for Christmas baskets. Sponsors included Joe Boddy The Baptist Church Quartette The Marx Brothers of the Lorain Journal etc. Money donations and community support were noted with thanks from the Not An Empty Stocking Fund.

R. W. Amore Salvation Army Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Joe Boddy Vanoster Jim Armitage Little Joe Baptist Church Quartette Marx Brothers The Lorain Journal Paul Wainwright Irene Upton DeVries Sisters Amherst Jaycox Elyria High School Feron 15Th Street Ike and Eddie Karl Kolinski Santa Claus Day's Music Store J. R. Dall Chronicle-Tele-gram

Brewery Site Debate Prompts Tax and Revenue Talk

City officials discussed a possible brewery at the Middle Avenue site estimating annual beer taxes near $7,630 for the city and about $2,277 for the county. They projected state revenue of about $93,720 and 60 job slots plus truck needs. Opinions split on land value versus business merits with negotiations over right of way continuing and land price deemed high by some.

Seon Smith Smith Nelson Thompson Leonard Fisk Carey Middle Avenue Henke Lorain Frank Squire West Avenue Squire Anna Kennedy

Public Libraries as the Public’s Continuation Schools

A concise view presents libraries as extended learning spaces for the public, offering access to books, programs, and resources that complement formal education and lifelong study. The emphasis is on public benefit, community access, and self-directed learning outside schools.

Cleveland Market Reports On Produce And Livestock

Market notes from Cleveland show steady produce prices with vegetables and poultry steady and meat prices mixed. Livestock values rise modestly with steers calves hogs and sheep supported by strong demand in the week ahead.

Cleveland Livestock Shane Tous Tun Goa

Election Tie Secures Clerk Nominees in City Council Review

National Tube Company clerk led nominations as the council failed to break a four to four deadlock. Mayor Vanoster noted additional applicants including former councilman Leonard Smith and others. Scott cast decisive votes, supporting Sy mons, while Powell faced a tied ballot.

Symons Powell Leonard Smith Vanoster Frank Wicox Harold Ewing Richard Horan

Birthday Ball Aids Fight Against Infantile Paralysis

The event in Elyria hopes to raise funds with 70 percent staying in the community. Henry L. Doherty chairs the national drive while a national commission will direct the wider research efforts. A Roosevelt radio address will be heard at parties nationwide.

Henry L. Doherty Elyria International Society For Crippled Children Gates Hospital For Crippled Children Ohio Roosevelt

Plan liquor election in Macedonia Ohio

A local option election will be held in Macedonia Ohio on January 29 to determine whether spirituous liquors and wine may be sold in the city.

Macedonia

Cultivating Taste Structures Enjoyment and Growth

A concise meditation on developing discernment through practice. It links deliberate cultivation to the pleasure of refined experiences, suggesting steady habit and attention as keys to deeper satisfaction.

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