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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1935
Page
7
Kansas City Mo December 31 Judge Albert L Reeves ruled the Guffey coal act unconstitutional in federal court citing the tax clause as preventing a 15 percent levy on companies that refuse to submit to the act The decision centers on constitutional limits of Congress power to tax in relation to the act's enforcement.
Radio listings for stations WAY 1070 WGAR 1390 WHR and WJAY 810 outline programs from 5:15 PM to 12:15 AM. The schedule includes music talks news comedies and variety acts with performers such as Nat Waring Carman and the Scranton Players.
State office rejected an appointment by Lorain County. Gates Hospital new orthopedic wing dedicated for Cripy’s Children. The Fifth Ohio District American Legion held its convention with delegates. Flooding closed roads. two traffic crashes reported. Mayoral nominees: D. A. Baird and Leonard Fish. Robbery and deaths noted include Mrs Dorothy Meluch found slain. husband Joseph later surrendered in St. Louis. Bombings probed. county superintendent resignation. Well ington Fair and centennial church celebration recorded. Levy vote planned. drum corps crowned state vocational champs. Lorain plant manager Charles Feller died. two Cleveland men admitted guilt in related bombings.
Conner votes to place a two mill levy for city operations and a city hall and fire alarm system on the habit. Lorain County’s WPA quota appears in report, outlining funding needs and county involvement.
Projects grew from 637000 to 1413000 as bids opened for Elyria water main amid a contract fight using Lorain County pipe. Two Cleveland men convicted in Avon bombing trial. County budget set at 728064 with net operating 657516. Elyria youths Sparks and Baird killed when struck by cars while cycling within 12 hours. Taxpayer suit filed in water main dispute. Elyria Legion drum corps placed tenth at national convention in St Louis. Thousands attend Eucharistic Congress in Cleveland. PWA approves three school projects in Elyria Grafton Oberlin. Henry Stolzenburg died at 68, longtime restaurant operator. County authorized 144000 in relief bonds after federal funds ended. Lorain Countys eighty ninth fair drew 18000 attendees. Timms Spring Co began a 15000 building expansion. Harry Reynolds named Community Chest chairman. Joseph Meluch convicted of manslaughter in bride Dorothy death. George Nordlin, Eagles president, spoke to 400 Eagles. Rev R C Jensen 36 killed when train struck his automobile. Elyria Community Chest budget set at 65782. James Monroe 91 Civil War veteran dies in Kentucky.
D A Baird becomes Elyria mayor with seven Republican and two Democratic councilmen elected. Most other city winners are Republican while bonds for a city hall, fire alarm system, and two levies fail. Prominent merchant Glade B Thomas dies suddenly at 51. R P Vaughn, ex county school head, dies. Lorain High wins Lake Erie League football title 7 to 3 over Elyria before 7700 at Ely Stadium. Water main suit verdict favors city. Community Chest nets 55672. Mrs A L Garford dies in California. Lila Lee flies to Estoria for her father Charles L Appel’s funeral.
The Chamber of Commerce started a drive to lure a new industry to Elyria from Berea. Jefferson Junior High School awarded a 198 159 dollar addition contract. Washington announced release of 38 913 pounds for a National Guard armory in Elyria. Patrick Crow died at 62, followed five days later by his brother William J. Crow. W O McClellan was unofficially chosen as Elyria schools new business manager to start January 1. Sixty four Lorain County residents were admitted to citizenship. Isaac D Faxon named safety service director by Mayor elect Baird. Lorain County old age pensions rose to 1 982 recipients totaling 15 000 a month. Elyria post office reported heaviest Christmas mail in years. Not an Empty Stocking Committee aided 250 families. Knights of Columbus distributed toys to 900 children. Preparations underway for a district business survey starting January 2. Avon Lake resident John Shuti died after a car collision with an interurban car. A bus crash near Wellington injured 15 Detroit men.
Muskingum College Glee Club directed by Milton Franz Rehe will perform at LU Church Friday at 7 45 p m. The 80 singers tour northern and central Ohio with a 30 piece traveling choir. Soloists include Eugene Doutt Dean Miller and Richard Wenger. A male quartet features Ricart McKinley McConnell Bean. The program includes works by de Lasso Handel Greig and more.
Ruth Smith, bedridden for 12 years, and her mother started a wash tie business at 139 Spruce Street, selling about 380 ties last month and aiming for 25 to 39 daily. The venture grew from a neighbor suggestion and word of mouth, attracting customers from Elyria to Nevada, including the Elyria police department, with ties that survive washing.
A crime tale titled Show Them No Merry opens tomorrow at the Rivoli Theatre starring Cesar Romero Bruce Cabot and Rochelle Hudson. The story follows sanesters and their problems after completing their crime in a period piece presented in the venue.
Capitol Theatre offers a screening of the story of the American Black Chamber told by the head of the operation during World War I. William Powell stars in the feature presented by van Rendesvons.
Thirteen Western stars were rounded up for the cast of Powder Smoke Range opening tomorrow at the Dreamland Theatre. Harry Carey and Hoot Gibson head a lineup of 11 other popular players.
Col Knox of Chicago will headline a January 29 banquet at the Cleveland Hotel celebrating the 93rd anniversary of William McKinley birth. The event, organized by the Famous Tippecanoe Club, will feature speakers Chester C Bolton Harold Burton and Ben Wickham with headquarters at the Auditorium garage building.
Columbus Ohio December 31 Bricker says materials used by a contractor in municipal construction are subject to the 3 percent sales tax under the new law. Plumbing sewer pipe for waterworks or sewer systems is taxed unless sold by the contractor to the city in the form received from the manufacturer. Exempt when the city itself pays the contractor for work and uses city labor.
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