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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1933
Page
1
James I. Brown reports that Elyria City Schools expect a year end balance and all bills paid despite a frozen bank deposit. Revenue from unexpected sources plus state and county support could lift operations to about 127000 for November and December, with deficits avoided.
David Woodson of Columbus paid fines totaling 75 dollars plus costs after arraignment before Justice Joseph Petro for operating a truck without a Public Utilities Commission license, without proper markings, and driving without a chauffeur license. S. Warrick of Terre Haute was fined 25 dollars plus costs for violating PUC regulations. Both arrests were by the sheriff's department.
Almira Washington. Despite delays in Grand Coulee Dam construction state leaders vow to secure work for job seekers. Government agencies mobilize to match applicants with available labor needs as crews continue to stabilize the project.
Weather outlook for Ohio calls for fair skies tonight with a likely return to colder temperatures. Saturday is expected to remain cool with continued dry conditions.
Hull will head a delegation to the Pan American Parley with members including J. Reuben Clark former ambassador to Mexico J Butler Wright minister to Uruguay and Jefferson Caffrey assistant secretary of state in the roster.
Postmaster General James A. Farley urged Republicans and Democrats in Raleigh to back repeal near Tuesday. He denounced petty administration criticism and invited rivals to send ideas to the White House for a more effective anti depression effort while praising President Roosevelt and attacking extreme reformers.
Elsha Memorial Hospital skipped a formal 25th dedication celebration and instead observed the milestone with a busy week. Hospital superintendent F W Hoover reported above average patient admissions births and operations. Gates Hospital for Crippled Children also recorded its largest crippled children clinic in over a year with 21 operations Tuesday into Wednesday. The current week continued with 75 patients on record this morning.
Mt. Pleasant field operators predict Michigan will set a new crude oil output record for 1933 in the state s largest producing area. The forecast highlights Mt. Pleasant s role as a major energy center with rising production expectations.
Announcement at 3 P. M. stated the Berlin Livria gate game would be played this evening at Big Stadium after a postponement due to threatening weather. Officials decided to proceed with the event as planned this afternoon.
A crowd of 500 heard Carl Curtis Republican candidate for mayor attack the Ohio Public Service Company service charge and urge a 40 cent gas rate for Elyria. F A Stetson and others backed Curtis while Major Vanoster drew criticism over gas and electric rates. A German band provided music as other Republican hopefuls were introduced.
The United States began its long awaited gold purchase by American banks acquiring 10,000,000 francs worth bullion valued at $607,900. It was not disclosed if the sale was for the U S government under Roosevelt currency policy. The deal appeared in Bourse and Bank of France records, closing in the last 24 hours and weakening the dollar.
Premier Albert Sarraut told the French Parliament that France must readjust its entire economic system through a planned economy modeled on Roosevelt’s plan. He urged coordination and discipline of all economic activities under a general scheme to codify industry.
Elyria youths from the YMC A boys division and grade school clubs will assemble at the YMCA building at 2 30 this afternoon for a hiking outing. The destination remains undecided but will be revealed at the start. All Elyria boys are invited regardless of YMCA or grade school membership.
In Hayrin's Shopping TD district merchants expect a crowded finish to the merchandising event Trade in Biya Days. They praise presenting new merchandise and warn of cooler weather and higher prices as shoppers plan purchases for the season.
Milwaukee and other Wisconsin cities faced milk and produce shortages as thousands of Farm Holiday Association pickets blocked highways. Deputies clashed with strikers while armed guards protected depots. Milk was dumped from factories, and four cheese plants were bombed in a week. Thirty five pickets were arrested at Wausau for destroying a milk truck.
Elyria’s famed 35 pound carp in Ely Park pool dodges capture during city fishing party. Park commissioners grant the big fish another year of life, planning to release him back for Elyria youths to pursue next season.
Police in northeastern Ohio hunted two well dressed women who escaped a stolen auto as a male accomplice held two village marshals and a U S Justice agent at bay with a pistol. Clarence Kurtz 35 of New York was jailed on auto theft charges after the standoff.
Lorain County Pomona Grange members from all parties will gather tomorrow at the Henrietta Grange Hall for an all day meeting. Details of the program are not yet announced. It is expected that several speakers will discuss topics of interest to Grange members and degree work will be featured during the day.
Ohio voters in rural and village districts face 17 school bond issues totaling 715,340 at the November 7 election. The survey shows 152 school levies this year, down from 244 last year. Average valuation per pupil fell from 4,954 to 4,736, and the average school tax rate rose from 9.88 to 10.40 mills while total rate dropped from 19.66 to 18.67 mills. Highest per pupil valuation was 15,044 in Sheffield Village Lorain County. Stockdale Rural District Pike County had the lowest at 991. Highest tax rate for district purposes was 19.16 mills in Clearview Rural Lorain County. lowest 5.94 in Denmark Rural Ashland County. Bond proposals listed for Beaverdam Allen County through Liberty Ross County with various amounts including Franklin and Hamilton counties.
A Roosevelt relief effort aims to delay sale of Donald Bartoto’s $6,000 mortgage farm near Oberlin. Bartolo, with Ohio Farmers' League help, sought court postponement while loans may be arranged by the Federal Land Bank or Land Bank Commissioner, per Deputy W. Anthony letter urging deferral. The Bartolo party and local officials hope swift federal action keeps the property, with a sale set for tomorrow.
John Ruszkay and family residents of Avon Lake filed four $10,000 suits against Ohio Fuel Company claiming a gas pipe in their basement broke on October 14. Four occupants were overcome by fumes and revived after medical treatment, with alleged permanent injuries. The petitions name John Ruszkay, Martha Ruszkay, Anna Ruszkay, and Gabor Sar as plaintiffs.
Eighteen people die in eastern Cuba as floods from cyclonic winds and heavy rains worsen chaos. Sugar crop disruption worsens livelihoods while Havana reports a static political scene under Provisional President Ramon Grau San Martin as tensions rise amid rhythmic bomb blasts.
The Gates Hospital for Crippled Children hosted a clinic this morning with 86 children from 3 northern Ohio cities and nearby towns examined by Dr. C H Heyman of Cleveland and Dr. P A Lawrence of Elyria. Seventy had prior clinic exposure. sixteen were new cases. Ages ranged from 16 months to 21 years, with the youngest twins from Elyria and several families traveling from multiple towns including Mansfield and Norwalk.
National voters face three major issues next Tuesday with six states poised to approve the 21st Amendment to repeal the 18th. If six states join the 33, the 36 needed will be reached. Municipal power projects and machine politics key in cities from San Francisco to Salt Lake City and the New York mayoral race.
William E. Minshall and Dale T. Winslow, former top officers of the now defunct Standard Trust Bank, were sentenced by Common Pleas Judge Arthur H. Day to the Ohio Penitentiary on two embezzlement counts. Minshall faced 1 to 10 years for 4813 dollars stolen from Citizens' Securities Corp and 2 to 30 years for 14439 dollars from Citizens' Bank & Trust Co, with a $10,000 fine in his case. Winslow received concurrent terms. Both plan to appeal and were released on bond pending appeal.
This notice urges farmers to post clear no hunting signs on premises to prevent unauthorized hunts. It argues hunters may enter un warned areas, recommends using Want Ads for wide visibility, and touts low daily cost with cash discounts.
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