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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1936
Page
1
County workers labored to repair about six road blow ups caused by extreme heat from asphalt expansion. Several workers fainted but received first aid and recovered in shade. state crews also reported a single blow up on Route 69 Henrietta Bill, quickly fixed with no injuries.
A family of barn owls has made a chestnut tree at the late A. L. Garrard home on Washington avenue their home. Neighbors report hearing shots recently, though Mrs. James B. Thomas believes the owls stayed through last week. The birds hunt at night for mice and small animals, emerging about 8 30 p m. The owls, cited by ornithologist Frank Phelps as rare for the area, are large with adults about one and a half to two feet tall. Mrs. Thomas says at least three young are present, with neighbors guessing as many as five.
Lorain County Commissioners formally approved the new school building at the Lorain Tuberculosis Sanitarium. They sent a notice to Frank Smith, assistant WPA field engineer, reporting a thorough inspection with the architect. The building was completed per specifications and accepted.
County Dog Warden Lee Minklar issued a plea for cow, goat, and dog welfare after observing dozens of tethered animals left in scorching sun in No. 3 area. He urged humane treatment and requested authorities consider relief measures.
Generally fair weather with confined warmth tonight and Saturday and probably Sunday. Local readers should expect mild temperatures and light winds with no precipitation expected.
The Clearview Board of Education hired Misa Faye Hargrave of 235 Third Street as sixth grade teacher at Vincent School. She will begin at the start of the upcoming school year in September, succeeding Esta Boyd who will move to Lorain public schools after several years at Vincent.
County Treasurer Walter Wright reports about 215 000 collected so far though June tar is not officially opened at the county auditor's office. Six collection agencies will open next Monday with Lorain openings delayed to Thursday or Friday due to the new school levy. Branches will be at Amherst La Grange Grafton Oberlin Wellington Kipton and Lorain offices at National Bank of Lorain and City Bank. About 2200 taxpayers in the county use the installment tax plan.
County surveyor reports the Erie Avenue Lorain drawbridge will be repaired starting Monday after scaffolding is installed under the bridge to reach the automatic closing mechanism. The bridge opening and closing will be done by hand through the weekend to avoid heavy traffic, with repairs halted until after Sunday.
Telegram received by Dr William Muir Auld reports improvement in the condition of Dr S Parkes Cadman the nationally known minister who had been gravely ill for days The message comes from Dr Cadman’s daughter noting Dr Auld’s long connection with Cadman’s Brooklyn church through his two years as associate pastor at Central Congregational Church
Lorain County farming sustains Elyria with a broad range of home grown foods. Eggs, chickens, fruits, vegetables, wheat, oats, hay, and dairy products travel only a few miles to Elyria tables, benefiting nearby farms and residents.
Heat and drought have spread across three quarters of the United States, crippling farm regions and causing vast crop losses. Weather extends from Montana to Maryland with temperatures over 100 in multiple cities, gasping heat killing some, and storms tearing lines. Relief plans mobilize, with federal work programs and loan moratoriums aiding farmers as markets react to the drought and insect damage.
Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen United States Minister to Denmark will marry Capt Boorge Rohde gentleman in waiting to King Christian of Denmark tomorrow evening at Hyde Park with President and Mrs Roosevelt in attendance.
Ohio endures a third day of extreme heat with forecasts of continued warmth and no relief. Temperatures reached 94 to 105 degrees locally, with Springfield hitting 109 yesterday. Hospitals report no heat prostration victims. three minor incidents recovered. Cascade Park pool crowds renewed, and milk bottle shortages worsen with about 10,000 bottles lost daily. Public urged to return empties to curb shortage.
CHICAGO July 10 The city pumped 1 332 400 000 gallons of water through its mains in one day to set a new high record City Engineer Loren D Gayton reported The previous high was 7 287 420 000 set July 1 1931 Consumption per capita was 336 gallons TENNESSELAER Ind July 10 Two year old Johnny Grim received Second degree burns while walking in sand at the home of his grandfather Mathew art Skin was burned from big toes and feet ABERDEEN S D July 10 Grasshoppers battered to death against a downtown store window as they sought vainly the only green grass in sight an artificial window display CHICAGO July 10 Carl Dohrman 60 went to the roof of his apartment shortly after midnight to escape the heat Collapsed, he fell asleep and died of his injuries.
Cleo V. McKinney, 20, of Warren drowned early today while swimming with Marion Bell Tommy Hunter and Harold Russell in the Mahoning River near a Chapman's Grove camp. The four swam the river on a return trip and McKinney went under. city firemen recovered the body.
President Roosevelt plans a Canada bound vacation starting July 14 from Rockland Maine with three of his sons aboard the schooner Sewanna. The cruise will visit Nova Scotia and New Brunswick before returning to Campobello. A Navy destroyer and the presidential yacht Patomac will accompany the voyage as communication and official support.
Washington July 10 The American Federation of Labor warned insurgent leaders trying to unionize the steel industry they may fight alone unless a compromise ends their rebellion. The AFL executive council debated suspending the 12 CIO unions led by John L. Lewis, aiming to force a truce in the major split in AFL history. William Green said open shop declarations by steel interests challenge those organizing steel workers.
Columbus July 10 Extreme heat harms Ohio highways with two types of damage. Jaster says totals reach 50000 dollars now and may climb to 75000 if heat lasts through the weekend. Earlier weather events include floods and snow damage, with more losses reported in southern Ohio. Motorists urged to watch for blown out or bleeding pavement to avoid accidents.
Two elderly residents died from heat in Mansfield and nearby Willard. Mira E. Sheets, 81, collapsed on his Lucas farm while picking berries, suffering a heart attack. Ida Graham, 82, of Willard, died after neighbors found her unconscious on a Willard sidewalk. Guy Stewart of the state highway department noted heat sparked explosions at 25 road locations. no damage estimate was available.
United Press reports extreme heat across Ohio setting new records. At Columbus weather bureau temperatures topped 105, with Bowling Green reaching 108 and cities like Circleville 106 Dayton 105 Lima 106. Deaths numbered at least 16, with Cleveland reporting five heat deaths and drownings in the Mahoning and Ohio rivers.
Jay Harpster of 409 West Avenue was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital after an accident at his home caused a laceration to his ankle. Police report he was in good condition this afternoon for the patient.
The nation faces a scorching heat wave pushing temperatures above 100 across two thirds of states from the Rockies to the Atlantic. Deaths rise toward 250 as drought and crop damage mount. farm residents face destitution, milk production drops, and federal relief expands with work programs and a one year moratorium on loans for drought stricken farmers.
Ernest Holmes, director of Lorain County central relief, warned a relief crisis may grow after WPA layoffs. He noted applications from laid off workers and projected as many as 200 affected, with 539 cases on relief rolls across Lorain, Elyria, and Avon Lake. He hopes to reroute able workers to farm or other projects to curb the rise.
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