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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1935
Page
7
A congressional bill from Representative Don W. Harter would replace the 1921 Anti-Dumping Act. It uses American production costs as the basis to determine dumping and requires a $1,000 bond from the claimant to deter petty complaints.
Findlay Ohio June 24 Efforts to avert a strike of 14 000 acre sugar beet field workers in northwestern Ohio were made today by the federal government Labor Conciliator Robert T Vox of Indianapolis called a conference of workers and growers in attempted arbitration of a wage dispute The agricultural beet field workers union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor has threatened to call a strike unless an agreement is reached by Tuesday night.
Ohio's annual fair has run a net loss for 14 years with total grounds costs and losses totaling 1.1 million dollars. The period shows losses varied from 7,396 to 93,154 dollars, while milk marketing commission receipts and expenses are detailed, including license fee revenues and salaries.
Dennis W. Seward, a prominent Elyria figure for more than two decades, died suddenly Saturday afternoon. A former postman, he served 29 years as carrier, eight years as postmaster from 1915, and led the County Democratic executive committee for four years. He was active in the Knights of Columbus and known across the state for his public service.
A report from the American Tree Association notes a record 163 million trees planted in the United States, more than triple the pre-1933 average, yet warns losses outpace gains as forest fires destroy timber faster than new growth. It calls for millions of acres to be restored annually to claim real progress, while acknowledging growing awareness and conservation efforts.
A. S. Bureau of Labor data indicate May building activity rose 100 percent from a year earlier, with June maintaining gains. Employment in construction up about 11 percent and payrolls up 12.1 percent, aided by home building up 81 percent from last year, suggesting a genuine upswing after years of slowdown.
The piece notes Smith College awarded Anne Morrow Lindbergh the honorary MA in recognition of her varied achievements as poet pilot and explorer and lauds her spiritual nobility shown during her deepest family sorrow. It also includes light editorial quips on topics from highway speeds to trivial social mores.
A historic list marks anniversaries of notable figures from 1771 to 1852 including Du Pont, Blanchard, Hughes, Campbell, Beecher, and Kitchener and notes a 1514 Bannockburn reference and early explorations by Cabot. It catalogs births and deaths, then shifts to 1850s Lord Kitchener and a 1514-1852 sequence, closing with a reflective planetary forecast about the mind and life plans.
Washington reports the munitions investigating committee told the Senate that private shipbuilders appear as expensive luxuries. It urged four bills to curb bidding collusion protect secrets reveal lobby activities and limit profits to five percent. The panel aims to complete its inquiry next fall and study wartime banking loans with allies.
The Sheffield Lake Village Council agreed to cooperate with Avon Lake to eliminate grade crossings in both communities on Avon Lake's suggestion. A deputy marshal will monitor Lake road at Stop 3 during peak hours. Clerk Frank Field to request speed reductions to 35 mph between stops 79 and 86 in summer. The railroad had promised changes earlier but has not yet complied. A village map of streets will be hung in the fire station. A new band Risio's Rhythm Boys formed in Sheffield Lake, led by Paul Risio, with five current members and plans to add a trumpet player soon. The group may influence daily life, and caution in dealings with the opposite sex is advised.
Dance Revue at Rialto Theatre features Stage Arts Studio pupils from ages two and a half to adult. Nearly 150 participants perform Toy Shop and Dance Revue with costumes in solid silver farletane and jewel cloth. Cast includes Shirley Ann Reisz Harriet June Shirley Temple songs by Betty Bogart Jean E Bogart Peggy Ruth Terrell and many dramatic parts led by Owen Winrtens Catherine McConnell Mary Agnee Melsh Ruth Reed Daron Reed Betty Jane Smith Jimmie Robertson with a large army of performers.
Washington June 24 Plans to employ about half a million women under the New Deal relief fund were advanced by Mrs Ellen B Woodward assistant program director Her projects include adult education classes for unemployed teachers sewing classes to aid relief families and visiting housekeepers to teach food selection budgeting and child and sick care Funds for the womens work are provided by work progress administrator Harry L Hopkins who chose Mrs Woodward for her experience in the federal emergency relief administration.
In Newark Ohio on June 24 Mrs Gladys Moody aged 18, widow of a man killed in a car accident five weeks earlier, took poison and died last night. Despondency over her husband’s death was noted. The report mentions discreetness in observance of the tragedy.
Police say a man and wife tied to a movie colony burglary ring looted luxury homes totaling over 200000 in jewelry in the past year. Walter N Doutsch 36 of Cincinnati and Elea nor Deutsch 34 were held on suspicion of burglary while a man named David Mercer arrested in San Francisco as a possible fence for the ring. Mercer allegedly owned more than 100000 in jewelry and is said to be Deutschs brother in law. Authorities plan further questioning and await San Francisco details.
Lima police raided a local venue and confiscated eight slot machines. The devices will be destroyed following seizure procedures.
Hollywood report says actress Ann Harding faced possible jail and a fine for contempt after she failed to answer court questions in a custody dispute with ex-husband Harry C Bannister. She was ordered to appear July 1 before Superior Judge Edward T. Bishop to show cause. The case centers on custody of their year-old daughter.
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