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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1934
Page
8
Washington reports the San Francisco general strike is treated as a local problem to be settled locally. The government pledges no one will go hungry and President Roosevelt will not alter plans or deploy the Cruiser Houston to intervene.
San Francisco July 18 street cars failed to start at daybreak, leaving the city without street transportation. Other lines had closed yesterday as day crews refused to operate citing threats of violence. An official said the cars are not running and no timetable exists.
A GOP gathering at Fields Corner drew residents to hear candidates speak at 7 30 PM. The event focused on county offices and generated strong reactions from attendees amid a tense political climate.
Two men entered a bank in Big Prairie, 13 miles southwest of Wooster, between 33,000 and 33,500 dollars reportedly taken. They fled in a small Ford coach with yellow wheels as police and sheriff deputies scouted highways in Wayne and Holmes counties.
Number Four continues from Page One featuring the High School Alumni band directed by Gilbert Colaianni and J. Nichols on by combined Lorain Alumni band. The Development of the School System by Supt. D. F. Boone with Lorain High School A Cappella choir directed by S. Norman Park. 8 p.m. Botari of Inter-city Duckpin Bowling tournament at Lorain Recreation parlors Broadway building. 9 p.m. Illuminated Auto parade from Oakwood Park through the county. Tuesday July 17 events include Polish-American chi.
Arraignment of Raymond Worcester on a warrant sworn by Water Watts for allegedly maliciously placing two black walnut trees on Watts property. Freeman, a hired man, released on bond. Foreclosure suit against Andy Dudask. William Cecil sentenced to 35 days. Summer schedule lists parades, contests, base ball games, aviation exhibition, and a grand carnival with multiple events at Lorain parks and streets from July 18 to July 24.
Senator Robert F. Wagner will depart New York for Portland Oregon to serve as a special adviser in the longshoremen's strike there. The White House announced today.
Rev Edward W Knox narrowly escaped serious injury when a fork he was using as he ate meal deflected a lightning strike entering an open window The fork acted as a conductor and shielded his arm from the bolt experts say the incident happened in Cambridge Ohio on July 1 with the fork wedged in the window frame and the lightning smashed the tines but left him unharmed
Obituary notices report the deaths of Peter Loret and Mrs Mary Lorez age about 43 and 79 respectively. Survived by husband, siblings, and grandchildren. Funeral services held in Norwalk and Avon areas with burial at St Paul Cemetery and Camden arrangements noted.
Berlin outlines a national program to train German mothers as capable guardians of bodily and spiritual health. The Unified Reich Mother Service will consolidate extensive courses in child care, housekeeping, and religious instruction, with teachers assigned by faith and political fitness.
In Verdigre Nebraska a hen on Josep Lapesh’s farm deserts her nest to tend a litter of piglets. She clucks and the piglets back away only to return to her. The curious scene includes the pigs vocalizing “Goodby” and following her as she sits atop them. Mrs Pig witnesses her offspring only at mealtime while motor horns around town sound off in their own pitches.
More than forty entrants have registered for the Chronicle Telegram NBC Warner Brothers Capitol Theatre radio audition. Entries close tonight at midnight with finalists chosen by audience vote. The contest offers a chance to appear on WTAM Cleveland's Young Artists series. Local officials from WTAM, Capitol Theatre, and Chronicle Telegram oversee the event with broad public interest.
Oberlin July 18 The annual picnic of the WCTU will be held Wednesday at the home of Mrs Joan A Rodgers 31 South Cedar avenue Members and ads of the organization are invited Those attending should bring dishes and silver and a picnic lunch Visiting mother Mrs Eugene Buell of St Louis and C. Reynolds of North Cedar avenue are visiting in Oberlin Hayes of North Cedar avenue is vacationing with her father in Andover Week end guests Richard Biehl and Cec Metamora Ohio attended the Lattiman Enserberry reunion at Ruggles Beach with others from Vermilion Oberlin Wakeman and nearby towns Numerous social visits noted including various hosts and guests across Oberlin and nearby communities
Wellington reports the Widening Circle Sunday School Class of the Congregational Church held an outing at Brookside Park Ashland on July 16 with forty attendees. Dorothy Hughes Treva Hill Marguerite West Helen Recard Alta Herrick organized invitations swimming water games and a large later Wiener roast. Fire built and socializing followed.
Mrs Roy Behner hosted the Delta Delta Club for a bridge party Friday evening two tables in play prizes went to Mrs Robert Burnham and director Roy Burge Mrs Burge attended as guest and refreshments were served late in the evening.
In Kohler Wisconsin on July 16 a clash between more than 1000 pickets and law officers left a striker and a deputy sheriff injured. Leader Chris Lehning, 40, of Sheboygan, was clubbed by Deputy August Miller, who was rescued after being mauled by the crowd.
Eight adults and two children were jailed on open charges after sheriff C E MacKinnie raided a two acre camp described as Health Hunters Club near Delaware. Witnesses named Jasper Adams 34 of Columbus and others including Walter Resch 34 of Columbus and the Enlow family from Pasadena with two children.
A mob raided a grocer and labor organized 19 restaurants to close. Two of three street systems halted. city lines urged to run under guard. Gov Merriam mobilized state patrols and National Guardsmen to escort convoys delivering food into the bay area. Mayor Rossi plans a 500-member citizen committee to aid police, food distribution, and public safety. Convoys move under escort from Sacramento toward San Francisco amid restrictions at the Presidio.
A fragmented market page from Cleveland shows listings for produce and livestock prices. Cattle, sheep, lambs, and hogs are quoted with weights and bid ranges. Grain and mill products are noted with per bushel and ton pricing.
In San Francisco a general strike expands amid longshore and marine union actions as pickets guard city roads. Mayors from East Bay meet Governor Merriam seeking civilian aid and police support while restaurants and gas stations face constraints to feed and aid workers.
Douglas Isle of Man July 16 Kay Don, internationally famed racing motorist, was sentenced today to four months imprisonment for manslaughter.
Alabama's Confederate veteran population shrinks with 423 veterans remaining. W. K. McAdory, secretary of the Pension Commission, reported about 3,090 widows receive pensions, totaling $425,000 in the past quarter. If reductions continue, only a few old soldiers may be left.
A fragment from over 2,000 years ago features a papyrus drawing of a cat guiding geese with a hooked stick. The scene resembles a playful, early version of a mouse-controlled image, likened to Mickey Mouse in modern terms.
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