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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1934
Page
1
Hundreds of Elyria residents and visitors are counting down to 7 30 p m for the annual municipal Hallowe'en celebration. The parade will be the highlight, with many costumes ready, rain not dampening spirits, followed by hours of festivities downtown and surrounding events.
President Roosevelt expressed hope negotiations would quickly settle the A and P grocery strike in Cleveland. He stated his position today, noting progress toward a peaceful settlement and endorsing continued talks between parties involved.
In a 73 minute audience Pope Pius XI spoke on world conditions and urged nations and individuals to live by Christian principles and prayer. He praised Cleveland's diocese growth, sent blessings to Americans, and noted declines in the pound and the dollar but expected better times. The Pontiff lauded Roosevelt's prosperity efforts and was interested in Cleveland Stadium’s size showcased to him.
All Saints Day will be observed in Catholic churches tomorrow with Masses at St Marys church at 5 30 6 30 7 30 8 30 and 5 30. All Souls Day service will be held at St Marys church cemetery on Sunday afternoon.
Cloudy conditions with rain in the east and cooler temperatures in the northwest tonight. Outlook for Thursday shows partly cloudy skies and cooler air.
J Russell Craig of the National Safety Council spoke to the Elyria Rotary Club urging greater care by drivers and pedestrians after noting the high annual death and injury toll from accidents. The Rotary quartet led the musical program and guests from Elyria Lorain and Cleveland attended.
The National Labor Relations Board, after a 12 hour session in Washington, submitted a plan for a peaceful end to the Cleveland grocery strike and lockout involving the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. The proposal calls for immediate end to the strike, reopening of 300 stores, reinstatement of 2,200 employees, and a pledge against discrimination for union activities. Hartford and union leaders participated, while the plan remains nonbinding as both sides consider it.
At Magies Hall a former Cleveland mayor, Ray T. Miller, accused Republican governor candidate Clarence J. Brown of election fraud ties and said Brown raised office costs by 250000. Miller warned voters Brown would mislead the public, while Lorain County figures blasted GOP bosses and urged accountability.
Ohio counties cities and exempted villages face 775 special levy proposals next Tuesday up from 165 last year. County districts account for 698 levies with average mills rising to 3.82 from 2.44. City levies average 2.91 down from 4.4 for 57 measures. Exempted villages rise to 3.02 from 2.25 for their levies.
Carlton Dargusch of the Ohio Tax Commission says thousands of Ohioans misunderstand proposed fixes for raising money to keep schools open in 1935. He debunks Dr Paul Stetson's plans for drastic tax laws and argues against large state or national funding schemes, urging limited state wide taxes to supplement local funding.
Mexico City reports President Abelardo Rodriguez orders action against clergy for rebellion. Attorney General Portes Gil tasked to act, signaling a drive to expel archbishops bishops and priests from the country. Supreme Court ruling then forfeited church rental properties to the state.
Washington October 31. The Roosevelt administration studies new methods to dispense unemployment relief aiming for a ready program by January. Proposals include employment insurance and a permanent public works approach, with pilot testing in the District of Columbia.
J Russell Craig safety director of the Pennsylvania Indemnity Corporation urged extending safety habits from industry to home play and streets. At a Lorain County Industrial Safety Campaign event in Elyria High School auditorium he cited daily U S accident totals and argued safety must be a foundational industry concern alongside finance and production.
A major face washing took place at the Elyria Telephone Company's building on Second Street. The large clock above the entrance had its face cleaned so the black numerals and hands stand out, improving time checks for passersby and neighbors using the clock.
A committee led by Paul Thompson and Alfred O Donnell initiated plans to form a Hi Y Club alumni group at the YMCA. The aim is vocational guidance with monthly speakers and biweekly meetings alternating between talks and general discussions. An organization meeting is set for 7 p m next Tuesday at the YMCA with all former Hi Y members eligible.
Lorain attorney Charles Fo Adams urged acquittal for Florence Lee in a first degree murder case arising from the shooting of her partner and sweetheart Michael Carreo. He depicted Lee as battered and distraught, acting in self defense after repeated abuse, while prosecutor Frank E Stevens asserted deliberate intent and malice, calling the pistol a cannon.
President Roosevelt focused on budget and federal relief as Relief Administrator Hopkins presents a comprehensive report on federal hunger programs. He notes no final budget decisions yet and says departments are supplying data to form next year’s estimates. Hopkins marks the first major New Deal spender to report.
The Community Chest executive committee and campaign steering groups will convene Thursday at 7 30 PM in the Joram County Savings and Trust committee room. Progress is strong with solicitation teams formed and plans set to recruit larger donors. An opening dinner is planned for November 16 at 6 30 PM at First Congregational Church, with attendees paying their own way.
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