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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1934
Page
3
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Reports describe a lightning strike on the Morro Castle holiday liner, bound from Havana with 555 aboard, turning into a blazing inferno off the New Jersey coast. Death toll estimates range from 100 to 230 as survivors are brought ashore and passengers seek safety.
Washington reports drought has left the farm basket bare, with exports restricted by domestic needs. World Wheat Advisory Committee allotted a 190 million bushel export permit, but a crop forecast of 750 million bushels with carryover could leave only about 0 million bushels for next year. The Agriculture Department warns against reducing carryover further, negating need for tariff talks to move grain.
An United States News article notes that 20 percent of national income goes to taxes, more than food and clothing and rent combined. It details average spending by citizens, with taxes at 20 cents of every dollar and other costs for food, clothing, rent, auto, fuel, furnishings, insurance, medical care, travel, and recreation. It warns that tax bills are rising with ongoing government spending and debt. The piece is sourced from Enterprise in Bastrop, Louisiana.
An article notes New Jersey preparing to paint white crosses on roadbeds at collision sites as a deterrent similar to Ohio's wooden cross roadside memorials. It questions efficacy, citing Ohio's plan abandonment, and argues cautious drivers already respond to danger. The piece muses on broader social observations and mixed maxims.
An odd clipping lists anniversaries and birth and death dates for figures including Sage, Dvorak, Mary Kehew, Walter Wharton, and George Dern. It also recalls events like the 1860 founding of the Shakers influence, the Lake Michigan Lady Elgin tragedy, and remarks from a psychologist on character formation.
Sunday Today presents birthdates for Marriner Eccles and others, listing ages and birthplaces. It also runs a brief horoscope praising sociable traits and financial success through pleasant social contact. The page notes a 129 year old reference to California missions and a historic description of Native labor and discipline.
Devotional study reflecting on Acts 2 5 13 the Pentecost event and Peter s sermon. It emphasizes tongues as a sign and Jesus as prophecy and history and prays for the Holy Spirit s guidance in witness. It notes the astonishment of onlookers and the vindication of Christ before enemies.
Brighton reports reveal names including Bliss Griselda Strout Sumner and Clark Ewell departing for Chicago, plus visits from Beatrice Cark and Etha Burge. Local relatives Edna Mae Jones and Richard Jones noted, with weekend guests Am-las Arthur and O R McCullough hosting relatives.
The Epworth League of Brigh ton Parish including Brighton Rochester and Clarksfield will host a rally at Brighton E church Sunday with music by the Clarksfield young people and a report on the National Convention of Youth by Francis Tou of Clarksfield. Local families share visits and attendance at events from A Century of Progress in Chicago to Aur Races and Cleveland excursions as community members travel for leisure and church activities.
The transcript lists numerous visitors and residents in and around Brighton including Thomas at Nor walk Fair, L A Cobb family from Spartensburg, Vannersdale from Columbia, Veltrie and Trulah from Detroit, Stackhouse and Ruby from Kensington, and many more. It notes air races in Cleveland, attendance at Elyria Fair, and clinic stays for Miner Relfe, with multiple calls from families in Lorain Wellington and Clevelan d suburbs. The closing line recalls a proverb about thatching and rain.
Lake Avenue Community Church announces Rev. Pack of Ridgeville will lead services with the sermon Every Man Stands in this Place. Sunday school at 9:30. Church services at 7:45. All welcome. Mr. and Mrs. William B. Leon-
A Lorain County Fair display drew attention to Grunow radios and the new 1935 Grunow Console won by Mrs Carl Sprague of West Ridge. The ad highlights short wave tuning, the Signal Beacon feature, and a Ripley book give away. The store promotes lessons, hunting gear, Easy Spirulator Washer demo, and a rental plan for used pianos.
Mr Fred Reith, formerly at the China Shop, has moved his watch and clock repair business to our store. He welcomes old and new friends and offers jewelry cleaning and repair as a specialty.
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