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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1934
Page
8
In Los Angeles on June 5 officials debated county school closures amid an epidemic as 38 new cases were reported in 24 hours. Ontario schools closed a week early, part of wide measures as June totals reach 86 in LA County and 264 since May 1, with fewer than a dozen fatalities.
Leaders and officers of Lorain County Four-H Clubs will attend a conference at the Elyria Y M C A next Tuesday night. Special sessions for leaders and officers will cover duties, club programs, projects, and officer-specific responsibilities for presidents secretaries news reporters and recreation leaders. County agents C I Hummel and Miss Alice Bird say a large turnout is expected as four-H work in the county aims for a big year.
Baseball games swimming hikes and a picnic dinner are planned for members of the Young Men's Club and their wives and feminine guests tomorrow afternoon and evening at Camp Iss- Seeries on the Vermilion River. Many plan to attend in the afternoon ahead of the evening events.
Jay W. Seymour of Lake Avenue sailed from Detroit last week as radio operator on twin tugs bound for the Russian Government. The vessels travel via the St. Lawrence, New York, Panama Canal, to San Francisco, then possibly to Vladivostok under contract. A Monday letter to Seymour’s mother confirms the boats fly the Soviet flag.
A dairy calf judging tour for Four-H calf club members in Lorain County is set for June 15 to start earlier than usual. County extension agent C I Hummel says another judging tour is planned for July to continue the boys’ judging work.
The county board of tax revision met to consider 24 tax complaints. Chairman Kelser noted most complaints are settled by direct calls, reducing cases before the board. A 29 percent land valuation cut last year also lowered complaint numbers.
Navy shifts to an aviator as commander in chief when Admiral Joseph Meson Reeves succeeds Admiral David Ha Sellers on June 15. Sellers moves to superintendent of the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland.
A National Recovery Administration report to the local NRA office from Washington details gains in 23 business sectors during the first four months of 1934. Notable increases include automobile production up 102 percent, construction contracts up 130 percent, iron and steel output up 102 percent, factory payrolls up 59 percent, plate glass up 58 percent, cement 47 percent, lumber 43 percent, and rural general store sales 41 percent.
Town Council enacts sobriety ordinance targeting horse drawn coaches with penalties from 106 to 1000 dollars or one to six months in jail for driving a buggy while intoxicated. The move follows a push for stricter public conduct in the small town.
A six month old poodle nicknamed Pegleg happily trots despite a missing right front leg. Owned by Florence Yuhase aged 14, vets say three leg birth is rare in dogs though seen more in cattle.
A rooster saved hens when a hawk struck, earning hero status as it fought the predator to its death. The tale notes a village cult in Boreno, Tron Age, and mentions an annual Norwegian effort planting ten million trees.
For graduates, college students and teachers the Elyria Business College offers a 10 week summer program from June 11 to August 17 with daily sessions 8:50 to 3:39 and full day option. It promises low tuition with monthly or weekly payments and a flexible student finance plan. Accommodations for nine or more are available but early registration is urged and phone contact is 2461.
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