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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
8
The long condemned Devils Island penal colony in French Guiana will be abolished. A commission will erase the colony and return inmates to prisons at home, ending a 34 year era of distant punishment seen as barbaric.
A published account critiques the FWA Techwood low rent housing project in Atlanta as a taxpayer burden that benefits a few hundred families. It argues rentals cover only 55 percent of costs, leaving former slum dwellers displaced while higher income groups move in, labeling the arrangement a government driven humanitarian effort with questionable fairness.
Ohio voters face a fall decision on a proposed amendment to abolish the sales tax on domestically purchased food. Governor Martin L Davey sponsors the measure, which would cut state revenue by about 2 million dollars yearly from the current sales tax haul of 55,900,990. Officials warn the loss would largely hit schools local governments and relief programs, with replacement likely via a state income tax.
A compact list surveys anniversaries including James MacSparren and John J. Crittenden with brief biographical notes. It also traces Today in History items from 1775 to 1925, noting events such as the French Acadian deportation, Prussia treaty, Oliver Hazard Perry’s Lake Erie victory, and the fez substitution decree in Turkey.
A list of birthday honorees includes Dr. Arthur Compton of the University of Chicago, Nobel laureate born in Wooster Ohio. Poultney Bigelow of New York. Frederic A. Delano, Richmond Virginia, head of the Federal Reserve Bank, born in China. Mark Sullivan of Washington DC, Jerome N. Frank of Chicago, and George H. Carter, Van Doren of New York. The notes place each figure with birthplaces and ages, highlighting a diverse set of public figures and authors.
New York reports a rift among labor chiefs as John L. Lewis and George L. Berry push a delayed labor vote toward the New Deal while William Green of the AFL asserts nonpartisan stance. Secretary Perkins cites eight and a half million employed since 1935 versus Green claiming ten million unemployed, amid questions of how labor will vote. Alice Longworth weighs in on the issue.
A father and son have served as presidents of the local school board and the high school board respectively for ten years. Dr. G. A. Sibler, Sr. and Dr. G. A. Sibler, Jr., both physicians, share the same medical college alma mater.
John Henry O'Neil, three, of Horton Kansas, recently rode inside his father's car for the first time. While playing with the starter the child caused the auto to move about 250 yards before striking a tree. Only damage was a bent fender and no injuries were reported.
Today horoscope suggests a dustrious watchful person with a future focus. The class of life may rise due to this discipline, though the wording is contorted. Multiple life paths appear possible, reflecting varied abilities and a cautious outlook.
Wellington officials again rejected a gas ordinance that would cut rates by 15 cents monthly for the first three years of a five year contract. End of year three increases would favor larger users while those under 10,000 feet would pay the current rate. Even with the proposal Wellington would have the region’s highest gas rates, opponents said. Other notes include Elna Peck hosting Rebekah Lodge members for a corn roast at Grace Hempnill’s home and plans for the next lodge meeting at Fannie Browse’s in October. Enrollment at Wellington High reached 748, with new commercial agriculture classes occupying former language spaces. Edwin Taree, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Lure, left for Camp Knox to take an army exam after graduating in 195?. Temple Chapter EL resumes meetings after summer recess.
A miscelaneous shower for Mist Gthce Cower of help and impending marriage to Griffin Groot is noted at the Wellington Methodist church in Kipton. Reverend Lonzo Ureen will unite the couple Sunday afternoon. Also listed are garden club and church-related events, visits, and local social updates spanning Wellington and nearby areas.
Wikella leads Wellington office of Sebulinan Electric, contracting lines for Loraine Medina Thurul Electric Cooperative. Robert Suuliff back from visit with Robert Miller in Gallon, Mya. Ulrich Hege improving after asthma attack. Herbert Fisher family moved from Courtland to Barker Street. Ruth Togan and William Ackerman of Cleveland were Labor Day guests of Wellington relatives. Caroline Clifford, junior high English teacher, resides at L. G. Stemple home.
Miami chamber bets on 90 degree weather in September. If the temperature hits 90 or higher, residents and visitors receive Hapasy syrup drinks. The stunt promotes Miami’s claim of year round comfortable temperatures.
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