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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1934
Page
4
Washington July 11 General Hugh S Johnson prepares to start a one month farewell tour for recovery. He will speak across the Pacific Coast and then rest in a mountain retreat before returning to Washington. Plans hinge on President Roosevelt decision and his aim to resume private business.
Circle No 3 of St Pauls Church met for a regular business session and tureen dinner at Mrs E O Pallas home on Adams street Mrs Albert Vietzen opened the meeting and Mrs Albert Pallas conducted the devotional period Prizes were won in parlor games by Mrs Albert Pallas and Mrs Albert Wockenfus Guests included Mrs Shuster Mrs Shultz Mrs Anderson and Mrs Linden Elyria The next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs Albert Pallas residence WMS of Methodist Church Entertains WMS at Henrietta The Women s Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church with Home Missionary Society guests were entertained at Mrs H G Portmans Henrietta home A picnic luncheon for 57 was served The F W M S program led by President Mrs Shubert included a district convention report and a Standard Bearers update A Lakeside School of Foreign Missions delegate was voted for with expenses paid by the group Minnie Brown led the Stewardship lesson A mite box playlet was presented by Mrs C Jackson and others A consecration hymn was sung by Mrs E E Dettman The final meeting before September resumed later in the year
The president will depart by plane for Waterloo Iowa to speak in the evening, then proceed to Portland Oregon for an address on July 15. He is set to Los Angeles on July 20 to receive a Phi Beta Kappa key, may retreat to a mountain cabin, and plans a final Chicago speech after two weeks of rest.
At Columbus July 11 the Ohio State Federation of Labor planned resolutions on workmen's compensation law amendments unemployment insurance and other social measures. Proposals included union rights in collective bargaining, opposition to convict labor, six hour day, relief labor programs, and funding teachers' salaries via an income tax. A Cleveland plan suggested a 1 percent worker and 3 percent employer unemployment contribution.
Funeral services scheduled for Eugenes Sites 72 of Murray Ridge road after a fatal fall from a wagon load of hay. The service will be at 2 PM Friday at Taylor Funeral Home conducted by Rev. I. A. Amore with The King Solomon's Lodge in charge. Surviving widow two daughters and a brother. Burial at Ridgelawn cemetery. Joseph Linden 79 of West View died after a long illness. He leaves two daughters and two sons. Funeral at St. Mary's church Olmstead Falls Friday at 9:00 AM with burial in Olmstead Falls cemetery.
Boston July 11 three persons were slain and a child was fatally wounded in Hyde Park in a murder suicide. Victims were Joan I. Gidney 35 Ernest Borgenson 20 and his wife Margaret Boreson 18. Borgenson's year old daughter Estella was dying. Gidney reportedly shot the Borgenson pair and their child then killed himself. A side note mentions rubber articles from a new electrical deposition process rated at 6700 pounds per square inch.
Obscure listing repeats a delivery contact for the Oberlin Chronicle at 107 North Pleasant Street MKS Esther Alfsen and Lowis Bliss. Provides phone numbers 13 298 and 451 W for delivery issues or missed papers in Oberlin.
Mrs Gerald Kells hosted a meeting at her Hollywood avenue home with bridge events. Elyria residents Harold Cooley and Clarence Foster won first and second, Shirley Jackson of Oberlin took third. A picnic was planned for Wednesday evening July 18 at the lake.
Oberlin women from the Oberlin Women’s Club Nineteenth Century Club and the L Social Club send delegates to the Lakeside Federation of Women’s Race meeting. Distinct items note residents in Oberlin including Mrs. Tossess derick Calif and Professor W. of Los. Robert Hubbard sails to Europe, aiming to join his brother Alfred and return to Edith’s cheer.
Elyrians urged to contact the Chamber of Commerce office through secretary Earl Bacon as city solicitors exploit residents. The group warns residents to verify solicitor credentials and report any questionable dealings to the chamber. Two individuals presented dentists for approval at the office.
The article chronicles Postmaster General Farley’s influence in the Roosevelt era, noting his Europe trip and Kentucky Derby attendance. It describes his move to a new headquarters across from the old Fairey building, his decorated private office, and his role in finding jobs for thousands while repeatedly avoiding the boxing commissioner post.
The Ridgeville Juvenile Grange was entertained last evening by two members, Sidney Capell and John Knowles. They performed harmonica and banjo numbers and also presented yodeling numbers.
ee D Annecy France visitors from Chicago join Garrett Newell family on E College Street for a two week summer stay at Vermilion on the Lake. Mrs Fannie Drummond travels to Lakeside for Federated Club meetings and the Ohio WCTU conference. Local residents Mr Edward West and Julian Fowler visit family and old friends in New York State and Oberlin. The Spaulding home hosts in North Plaza Street while Evelyn Hos resumes duties at Charity Hospital after vacation.
In Kansas City on July 21 police questioned 27 detains after a fatal machine gun attack on John Lazia, right bower of Tom Pendergast. Lazia died about eight hours after being shot while stepping from a car in front of his home. his wife and two friends witnessed the event.
Washington reports drought has reduced western wheat by 216,060,000 bushels and deprived farmers of 162 million dollars in income. Many farmers rely on AAA payments for acreage limitations, while drought leaves little to sell. A few producers gain from the crop shortage and higher prices.
Swedish explorer Sven Hedin and 16 companions were seized by Turkestan bandits near Dungan in Hsinkiang Province while surveying caravan routes. Hedin, 69, has long explored Central Asia since 1890, with four Swedes, three Mongolians, and three Chinese among his party. The incident marks his second capture by brigands. Nearby, a church theft reported by Mrs. Rucker of 332 16th Street involved $15.91 missing from a Second Baptist church fund.
The inventor of concave edge playing cards says the design helps handling compared with straight edged cards. The Juvenile Grange sold ice cream and cake, and the fair was greatly enjoyed by those present with many attendees and cheerful activity.
County farmers who signed wheat crop adjustment contracts under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration received total benefit payments up to June 1. A report to Chester C. Davis shows Ohio Wheat and tobacco growers received 1,540,159.55 in benefits, with 1,203,209.51 to wheat and 320,586.94 to tobacco. Total farm rental and benefit payments through June 1 totaled 120,865,528.88 for cotton, wheat, tobacco, and corn.
Martha Brassare seeks alimony from Feliz Eras alleging gross neglect and cruelty. Ruth Aranyos sues William Aranyos for alimony on cruelty grounds. A spurious will contest from the Hebebrand heirs questions a widow’s inheritance. Mildred Stegman files for divorce from Albert Stegman. Lorain Mortgage and Title sues John Lantsberry for 199 dollars. Rose Appleman sues the City of Lorain for 10000 for injuries from a fall on Broadway on July 14, 1982.
A series of property transfers listed including Philip Harding deceased to Alice Peal Harding in Camden Township, Yetta Sugar to Harris Greenberg on Broadway Lorain, multiple Baxter family transfers in Oberlin, Nellie and Helen Baxter quitclaim to Harley and Philip Baxter, Wilson Properties to Ohio Public Service on Fourth Street Lorain, Albert Harding deceased to Margaret and Harding in Ridgeville Heights, and Sam and Pauline Bermaz to National Bank of Commerce Lorain on Lorain sublots.
Oklahoma City July 11 CP After a day of high scores 116 entrants in the Western Amateur Golf tournament began the second 18 holes of the 36 hole qualifying round at Twin Hills Country Club. Zell Eaton and Bob Conliff tied for low at 72 two over par. Match play starts tomorrow finals Sunday. Jack Westland exempt as defending champion. Others near lead include Rodney Bliss and Leland Hamman with 73s. Ed White and Lucien McLanglin at 74. Notables over par included Chick Evans at 81 Charles Yates 79 and Johnny Lehman 86.
The Cleveland market shows steady livestock prices with prime steers around $2.31 per 100 pounds and hogs around $5.10 per 100 pounds, while veal and calves fetch varied prices. ButterEggs Poultry and potatoes are quoted with assorted grades. grain bids feature No 2 Yellow corn and No 2 red wheat along with clover and timothy seed values, reflecting regional supply, receipts, and current market conditions.
The Lorain County Young Men's Republican Club decided at a meeting to refuse contributions from Republican primary election candidates to keep the club impartial. W J Castle of Elyria said the move followed discoveries that some candidates offered money, and Castle was named secretary to fill an unexpired term.
The report lists 338 divorce filings, 951 judgments decided, and 87 pending. It notes 108 inquests, 84 citizenships granted from 20 countries, and 40 appeals filed with eight awaiting Supreme Court action. Belgium is estimated to have 2.1 million inhabited housing units and 14 thousand partially inhabited buildings.
Chicago July 11 grain futures surged on reports of the smallest wheat crop in over three decades. July wheat opened around 9 17 8 to 9 27 8 cents, up 4 to 5 cents. September and December futures also gained. Corn and oats followed the surge, with corn up about 3 1 8 to 4 cents and oats up about 1 1 8 to 2 7 8 cents.
Carionna Yost aged 6 of 409 Elm Street suffered a fractured left collar bone after tumbling over a gas shutoff in front of her home Monday evening. The police were notified and officials reported the injury’s seriousness was not known until last night.
A small covered truck owned by the O'Donnell Paint and Wallpaper Co. on Court Street is missing since last Saturday night. Police are asked to be on the lookout for the vehicle and its driver. A rare coin described as unearthed in Italy bears the inscription "180 B.C." indicating possible misattribution or misprint.
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