14 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1936
Page
1
A broad cold pressure system dueling with winter storms blankets the nation with snow, sleet, and high winds. Ohio braces for a temperature drop after a brief warm spell as flights and highways face continued disruption and river levels rise in spots.
Tokyo reports show Japanese and Manchukuoan air forces preparing for immediate action amid a fresh Mongolian frontier clash on Wednesday. Unofficial tallies indicate seven Japanese Manchukuoan and one Mongolian killed, eight Japanese Manchukuoan and seven Mongolian wounded, with signs of possible strengthening frontier forces and mutual suspicion between Japan, Manchukuo, and Soviet Russia.
Cloudy and colder with light precipitation in the far east tonight. Saturday looks fair and colder with calmer conditions across the region.
A bronze elephant was presented at Elyria High School to honor Dr A R Agate for 12 years on the Elyria Board of Education. The gift, bought with high school athletic funds, reflects his wide school system support and his national collecting interest. About 125 friends attended a testimonial banquet at the high school cafeteria.
Washington February 14 A long time federal housing program to spur private home construction was proposed for this session of Congress Senator Robert F Wagner said Roosevelt approved tentative plans for a bill to be introduced before March 1 Full admin support was signaled The plan includes guaranteeing up to 90 percent of construction costs for modest homes incentives for urban slum clearance via grants or loans and extension of FHA loan insurance for modernization and repair The first year cost was estimated under 400 million dollars with other estimates as low as 250 million It would operate for ten years
Patricia MaGuire known as Sleeping Beauty enters fifth year in encephalitis lethargica coma in Oak Park Illinois. Mother Mrs Peter Miley tends her daughter with meals, massage, and care while awaiting possible awakening. The case spans decades of national events and changes noted in a scrapbook.
Ten year old Sidney Spitzer of Grafton is praised for alert action that likely saved truck driver James Goodrich from lethal carbon monoxide fumes. After seeing sparks from a broken exhaust, Sidney opened the unconscious driver’s door and alerted another trucker, aiding rapid medical help. The driver survived and recuperates.
Elyria posts its heaviest Valentine mail in four years as Postmaster R B Lersch notes tenfold increase over a normal day. Dealers report strong demand for fancy sweetheart cards, some costing a dollar, with Leap Year likely boosting sales. Many Valentines destined for friends and children, while a two dollar display piece goes to an unknown recipient.
Pay raises for 1700 WPA workers in Lorain County take effect February 25 after WPA officials, led by D. Downing and Ohio director Dr. Carl Watson, raise common labor to 52 dollars, semi skilled to 60, skilled to 75, and professional to 83, boosting the county payroll by about 8,500 dollars monthly to around 93,000. The move follows an investigation classifying Lorain as metropolitan and supported by Representative William E. Ashbolt.
In a repeat of last year’s devastation the Dust Bowl storms rolled into southeastern Colorado and the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, with western Kansas spared mostly. Agricultural agents warn of further dust unless moisture arrives, as heavy clouds forced lights on in Lamar, Eads, and Holy.
The Robertson Clan No. 242 of Elyria hosts Ohio Scottish Clan Welfare Association members at the Elks Club Saturday evening. More than 100 are expected from Cleveland Toledo Akron Canton and Youngstown. Guests include Robert McKelvie and State Royal Deputy Robert Bowie with John Stewart and Jack Sellers among others. Major Don A. Baird gives the welcome. Dinner at 6 30 p m.
Mayor D. A. Baird announced that Elyria will light the White Way tomorrow night to combat icy streets from colder weather. Ohio Public Service Company will turn on the lights during peak shopping hours, despite no city funds to pay for the extra illumination.
A devastating explosion at the Swift & Co gas Manufacturing plant in Chicago killed four workers and injured eleven others. Rescue crews continued recovering two missing men, including foreman William Blake, despite efforts to extablish the total death toll. The blast caused over 150000 in property damage across the plant and nearby buildings, likely sparked by a ruptured feed pipe releasing colorless gas that exploded from heat on the main floor.
Columbus February 14. Welfare workers at the Ohio Welfare conference prepared to protest Governor Davey’s second demand for the resignation of Luetta Magruder superintendent of the State Charities division. The meeting, with the Ohio Council of the American Association of Social Workers, urged safeguarding standards amid proposed changes and noted tensions involving H. H Shire’s discharge and potential new posts for Magruder and Margaret Allman. James Stuart termed federal relief effects social engineering.
County Commissioner Oscar G Dunn challenged Oberlin Grange Hall attendees with his critique of the Oberlin Children's Home management. The rally drew about 100 protesters and featured sharp exchanges, including a disputed letter from Luetta Magruder and questions about the Home’s need for trained social workers and Holland's role.
Lowlands in Ohio faced mid winter flood perils from a sudden thaw and heavy rain melting deep snow. Southern highways flooded by ice choked streams. The A C L E Railway trestle between Middletown and Hamilton washed out, with 60 feet of trestle lost. Passengers moved to buses as repair time estimated at a week to ten days. Ice jams were dynamited to break them up. River gorges and rising Muskingum Tuscarawas Scioto threaten bridges. freezing forecast may curb danger.
Lorain County streams were closely watched by park and highway workers and residents of low lands while motorists and pedestrians slipped on icy streets. Crews prepared to act if water rose to cover low areas in Cascade Park and county roads. Red Cross urged residents to clear ice from sidewalks to prevent injuries. Icy conditions caused school tardiness and bus delays across the county.
Take some afternoon or evening off and visit dealers stocks to compare why today's buyer has the advantage. You will find sedans coupes coaches roadsters in early and late models at attractive prices. Dealers must clear shelves and have combined quality and price to do so. Look for the car choice today.
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