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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1934
Page
1
Aly Biadrum labels Elyria tomorrow as the scene for the 40th meeting of the Lorain and Elyria High football teams. Crimson versus Purple and Lavender will headline the annual clash with Lorain and Elyria squads ready for battle.
Elyria high and Lorain teams clash at Ely Stadium tomorrow for the Lake Erie League title as weather and a near sellout crowd, potentially 7500, set the scene. Lorain leads series 24-13-2, with Elyria favored by local sentiment and season records closely matched. Gates open 2:30, kickoff 2:00, marking the season’s curtain for many schools amid a statewide grid slate including Notre Dame Army and Ohio State games.
The Inter-City Products Co located three miles north of Elyria announced plans to add a large 50 by 165 foot addition to its plant due to rising business. The company currently produces large quantities of chicken feed and other products serving much of the region of Ohio.
In Painesville Ohio on November 23 M B Peck aged 60 from Geneva was killed when his car was hit by a New York Central passenger train at a crossing. The crash occurred late Thursday and the identity of the victim was confirmed by local authorities.
Ohio forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions tonight followed by Saturday fair skies. Temperatures rise slowly in the western and central portions as the weekend progresses.
Columbus Ohio November 23 Governor White’s four point taxation program and its $60 million general sales tax bill moved to the Senate as the House approved the sales tax individual income tax and liquid fuel tax measures after days of debate. Bills to raise utility excise taxes face Senate scrutiny with key objections centering on income tax and utility tax increases.
The Elyria city edition will be delayed after the Elyria Lorain game. A full report with lead story play by play sidelights coaches captains and college scores will appear after 4 30 p m. The sports staff including Russ Davies Ernie Braden Frank Walend Chuck Hupp and George Moise will cover the game.
Martha Ann Long, four, of Columbus, was fatally hurt when an automobile driven by her mother Mrs Will Long skidded into a ditch near Carroll, Ohio, late last night.
Frank Farrow a 41 year old Navy retiree was electrocuted yesterday when an electric wire connected to his work lamp shorted on a damp concrete floor in Troy. The accident prompted an investigation by local authorities and safety officials.
Elyria Lorain High prepares for a big game against Lorain after a pep rally in the high school auditorium. Students and staff cheered as the band performed and Coach Roy Clymer urged unity and loyal support for Blythe’s team as they head to Ely Stadium.
Thanksgiving mercy parole frees seven liquor law violators sent to Toledo Workhouse two months earlier. Judge A R Webber noted they served near two months and urged they keep pledges not to traffic intoxicants, releasing them to be with families on the holiday. Seven named: Andy Abahazi A L Becker Catherine Rehm Tom Dill J J Stanislawski Howard Reed Pete Spanos Adelbert Miller not released due to another charge.
Elyria welcomed more than a hundred Masonic members to a turkey dinner and entertainment at the Elyria Country Club under the Elyria Shrine Club. Charles White of Cleveland gave the main address with several guests offering talks, including Daniel R. Davis and Louis H. Wieber. Toastmaster 5. H. Squire presided and read a regret letter from George H. Wagner.
Steubenville, C. Nov 23. Charles Turvey, 45, died yesterday after his truck was struck by a train near his Amsterdam home. The crash occurred just outside the town as Turvey attempted to cross the tracks. Investigators are reviewing the incident.
The Elyria Chronicle Telegram with Bly and Boddy announces live play by play of the Elyria Lorain game from Ely Stadium. Russ Davies will narrate from the press box while George Moise provides pregame description. Scores will be broadcast over Boddy’s public address system and by telephone at 4416 4416 4417 or 4418 for updates.
Public schools in Tiffin Ohio will close on December 7 and reopen when additional funds are available, the board of education announced. Tax delinquencies over the past four years have reached $30,000, prompting the shutdown and budget concerns.
The First Congregational Church in Elyria celebrated its one hundred tenth anniversary with 432 attendees, more than the 1924 centennial. A catered dinner preceded an auditorium program featuring organ recitals, choir performances, and a history of the church bell dating to 1849.
Elyria workers push to raise the final 1790.77 needed to reach the 48900 goal. Campaign officials report 48109.23 pledged, with plans to close the drive the day before Thanksgiving. Industrial and ladies and men’s teams are credited for large contributions and unreported pledges.
Paris dispatch reports that Russia promised to march with France if attacked, reflecting the new mutual defense treaty. Debates in the Chamber of Deputies portrayed war as likely, with Col. Jean Fabry highlighting a 52.72 million dollar additional war credit and Leon Archimbaud noting Europe’s balance of power. Germany reportedly fields 21 army divisions totaling about 600,000 troops.
Local businesses report one hundred percent participation in pledges, with several plants matching the total. Edison School again tops teacher pledges, Hamilton and WeKinley follow. Church luncheon hosted by Church of Christ ladies. Ely School tops pupil collections in a close contest with McKinley and St John’s Lutheran. Flowers donated by Paul Wainwright. Music by Tack Flynn orchestra. Jim Armitage led Tuesday and Thursday singing with Harland Brown leading Monday.
Brussels report says a wing framework of the 1935 exhibition palace under construction collapsed today. Officials fear six dead and about 20 injured, with rescuers pulling survivors from the debris.
Fines of 25 dollars and costs were imposed on three drivers of Trans-American Freight Lines of Detroit for departing from routes allotted by the Public Utilities Commission, arraigned before Justice Joseph Petro. J Jackwitts H Sinclair and Richard Eberhardt were fined. in one case the fine was suspended. Henry Question of Detroit, Shippers Dispatch Company personnel, also charged 25 dollars and costs. William Morry’s charges were dismissed.
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