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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1934
Page
13
The Long Island charity ball raised 1882.50 from 7.50 admission with 1866.62 spent on dinner music and decor leaving 15.82 for four charities. The Santa Ana Register argues that charity events often enrich promoters more than the causes and urges giving directly to charities.
An analysis by Dr. Frederick L. Hoffman shows homicide rates in the United States far exceed those in Canada and other nations. He notes Detroit's rate is over five times Windsor's, observes no deterrent effect from capital punishment, and argues gang warfare and alien influx contribute to rising murder totals. The piece urges citizens to confront this grave mortality problem with inquiries and reforms.
American Education Week runs from November 3 to November 11 Armistice Day. A university president urged liberal education as the foundation for both broad culture and vocational training. The observance is sponsored by the National Education Association and the American Legion, now in its 14th year, with programs across educational institutions and civic groups. Henry Lester Smith outlined a six point program including citizen enlistment, better high schools, adult education, improved school financing, federal aid, and community arts. Progressive educators push constructive teaching methods and integrated knowledge to prepare citizens and meet social and economic responsibilities.
Figures from the United States News show relief reliance by state with South Dakota at 34 percent and New Mexico 27 percent. A Michigan man, ninety, divorces a seventy seven year old wife after a two year marriage, with a quip on patience and kindness.
Harvey Cheney outlines a looming city budget crisis at the Kiwanis Club. Revenue losses from reduced duplicate taxes and gasoline tax spark calls for possible extra levies next Tuesday. Debate centers on relief funds, street and ash removal costs, and potential sales tax or auto tax shifts to ease the deficit.
Wis state itinerant sculptor Riles Aressett carved a life size crucifixion scene from tile clay for Lakeside Park pavilion. Three biblical figures surround Christ as the central figure. He pours water on the figures daily to create a white marble look and plans to donate the group, though usually destroys his works on departure. In Ogden, Utah editor B C Forbes calls Upton Sinclair s Epic plan utterly impractical.
A collage of historical anniversaries and birthdates. Notes include Daniel Boone and Marie Antoinette figures, Warren G Harding, Levi Leiter, and others with dates and brief identifications. Also lists Today in History items such as 1864 thanksgiving and 1920 KDKA broadcast, plus a horoscope entry.
CREENSBORO N C Nov 2 Business conditions are improving and an upturn is expected to quicken in fall and winter. President J Richardson of the Vick Chemical Co cites an advertising appropriation exceeding 2 6 million for this season and the launch of a new Va tro nol small bottle. He credits strong newspaper advertising for driving the companys record sales of more than 3 million packages last season and notes Vicks awaits further gains.
Postman Patrick E Callahan, longtime driver on the 26 mile rural route, has run miles of deliveries under his boss and bhugsy nickname. The latest report notes a change as he begins new deliveries in an antenna bile, reshaping the familiar routine after years of steady service.
A Boston digest notes motorists paid 37,128.221 in motor tax, about 28 percent of cars' total value on the road. A recent survey shows the national average tax for 1933 was 347.91 per vehicle, up 68 from the prior year.
Fragment mentions opposing forces deemed hostile to fortune and suggests contested claim or stance. No clear event, dates, or participants are readable, leaving ambiguity about the context or outcome.
North Olmsted briefs report residents in Chicago Pittsburgh and Marion Ohio visiting relatives and attending events. Birth announced for a baby daughter to Mr and Mrs True Bement Chestnut Ridge. George Beeler dies of a heart attack in Berea. A Coe family funeral and other local movements noted. Firemen sponsor a dance to fund a new unit at the Big Barn. Missing spare wheel and tire from a parked car near the Congregational church.
Auto of Clarence Illett listed. W N Bayless from Central Y M C A and Cleveland Dean W L Hotchkiss spoke at the Universalist church. Communion set for Sunday at Congregational church. Church council to meet Friday night November 2. West Group meeting postponed indefinitely. Mrs McKachran ill but improving.
Elk will be hunted in an area north of Pecos New Mexico this fall. The season runs from October 25 to November 15 inclusive.
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