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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1934
Page
7
New York, Sept. 20. At least 75 percent of southern cotton textile mills will operate next week with full staff. George A. Sloan, chairman of the cotton textile code authority, says more than two thirds of the 300000 employees in the southern textile industry are back on the job.
Officials opened an inquiry into a mysterious fire that burned the Ohio river towboat Gerald Kline near Manchester Ohio. Loss was about 7000 dollars. Ten crew escaped unharmed. The vessel drifted four miles below town, was beached, and had prior history as the Margaret with a 1914 sinking and nine fatalities.
Four hundred farm women in Oregon spent five days at homemakers camps this summer, free from family duties. Camps banned chores like dishwashing and water gathering, with no children or husbands allowed. Each camp provided staff including a home demonstration agent, cook, assistants, swimming instructor, recreation leader, crafts instructors, nurse, and librarian.
A dramatist tried to craft a role about a famed absent minded actor by making him act an absent minded man. The actor found the plan failed because once he began the role his own absent mindedness vanished as he studied the character. The object of his study disappeared.
The renowned 15th century Italian painter Fra Angelico is noted for kneeling while painting, reflecting the deep reverence he held for his craft. This detail highlights how artists’ devotion shaped their approach to art and worship.
Judge W B Thompson dismissed contempt charges against Clyde Box of Eaton township arising from alleged refusal to vacate a 106 acre farm foreclosed by Elyria Savings and Trust Co. Receiver W B Richmond testified he did not order Box to vacate in writing or in specific terms. Box reportedly evaded the receiver and refused to pay rent. Richmond was appointed last May.
A traffic collision at West avenue and Broad street yesterday afternoon involved LeRoy Ladow of 220 Woodland Avenue Oberlin and J. B. Rust of 250 Eastern Heights Boulevard Elyria. Police said both vehicles sustained minor damage in the 4:15 p.m. incident.
Police report a collision between Charles Jamsop of Wellington and Howard Chapman of 123 Harvard Avenue Elyria near Second and Court streets around 3 p.m. yesterday. Both cars sustained fender damage. no injuries noted.
Kent State College plans an extension class for Elshna and Lorain County school teachers to be launched if sufficient interest is shown. A representative will explain course aims and operation and collect teacher preferences at the Washington School tonight at 7 PM. Professional credit will be granted upon completion.
Mrs Florence A Kritzel of Samuel Street died at her home Wednesday evening. She is survived by her husband George C two children Wilson and Georgiana at home a son Clarence who preceded her on June 18th two brothers Floyd Molton of Lorain and Ray Molton of California also survive Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9 00 from St Agnes Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery
Mrs C H Gisman, 69, of 11 West River Street, died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 3 00 this morning. She leaves her husband three sons Melvin Howart and Levi in Pennsylvania one daughter Mrs Vernon Pubsch of Elyria and two brothers Merrick and Levi Warren of Pennsylvania. Funeral services held at the Welsh Funeral Home at 2 30 Saturday afternoon with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
Philip Schmauch Sr. 71, of Amherst, died at 1 10 this morning from bronchial pneumonia. Born in Germany, he settled near Amherst after emigrating and worked 54 years at Cleveland Quarries before retiring seven years ago. Survived by his son Fred Schmauch of Elyria, six grandchildren, three sisters, and was a St Peter's Evangelical member and ICOF Lodge affiliate. Funeral at 1 30 from his home and 2 00 from St Peter's church, Rev Schmidt officiating. burial in Crownhill Cemetery.
Mrs. Florence Terry delivered several antique volumes to the Chronicle Telegram office. The lot includes McGuffey Eclectic First Reader from 1843, Lorenzo's Thoughts on Religious Subjects from 1804, Dobbs Spelling Book from 1829, and Scripture Views of the Heavenly World from 1854. The Nashville 1854 title was found in Georgia on September 0, 1864, by W. S. Terry while guarding a prison.
Officials warn a $62,3849 cut in aid, plus losses from reduced duplicates and a $183,000 gap if a three mill levy is not approved. To cover operating costs, salaries are trimmed, services curtailed, and workers take unpaid vacations while awaiting tax collection timelines and legislative relief.
Columbus report says Congressman Charlies V. Truax of Bucyrus was confined to his hotel room with a sinus ailment. He canceled a speaking engagement. condition described as not serious.
Oberlin Ohio September 20 Registration for upperclassmen and all departments began at 8:00 this morning with exact enrollment still undetermined due to cancellations and transfers. Last year saw 1158 students. Freshmen total 369, 177 men and 181 women, nineteen fewer than last year. President Wilkins addressed students at Finney Chapel after chapel services. bonfire and new student reception planned. local church receptions Friday evening. Several students head to other colleges and cities for study this year.
Mrs. E. W. Spaulding hosted the Merry Wives at their first jail meeting last evening at her North Pleasant street home. New officers were elected: President Mrs. N. A. Martin, Secretary Mrs. Charles Shreffler, Treasurer Mrs. C. R. Graham. Two new members, Mrs. J. N. Stone and Miss Grace Morgan, joined. Several bridge games followed. Next meeting set for October at Mrs. B. E. Miller's home on East College street.
Death reported for Cornelia A. McFall aged 95 of Pomona California. Aunt of Jarvis A. Strong and Susan F. Hinman and widow of Mr. McFall once from Oberlin. Youngest daughter of Cyrus and Wakeman pioneer settlers. Also notes Mr McFall’s 1828 death at Sawtelle Soldiers Home and GA R member status. Survived by a California son and daughter.
The Oberlin Women's club Music Department plans its first fall meeting Friday at 3:00 PM at Mrs. W. D. Ferguson's home 9 South Professor Street. Visitors from Mansfield Pasadena and Detroit noted. local residents Mrs. F. O. Edmonds and Miss C. LaVern Beardsley also mentioned. Holy Communion service set for St Matthew's Day at Christchurch. Dr. and Mrs. William B. Tucker return to Chicago to resume university study after visit with Mrs. A. L. Jones.
Sept 28 29 30 near. Free attractions planned with speakers including gubernatorial candidates Martin L Davey and Clarence J Brown Judge Webber of Kivria will speak Sunday on Liverpool history Medina County School band featured Community invited Mrs Wm Grabenstetter and Mrs Ray Frisk with son visited Cleveland. others visited and returned home Kent State College senior year for Mabel Grabtenstetter.
The first P. T. A. meeting occurs Thursday at the school auditorium as a reception for teachers. The staff remains largely the same except Miss Katie Lutch replaces Florence Allis in 4th and 5th grades. Fred Reusch, hospitalized after an injury, has returned home and is recovering. Meta Weidner goes to Elyria Memorial Hospital for an operation. Mrs. E. E. Armstrong hosted the Mariettes of the First Baptist church at a picnic supper. Mrs. Carl Hauck hosted the A. B. C. Club with Mrs. Harold Schaeffer of Medina taking first prize, Jeanne Schaferrer second, and Mrs. Ralph Feuchter consoled. The Get-To-Gether lab met at Mrs. John Mellert’s home Tuesday. High scores at Bridge went to Mrs. Arthur Mellert and Mrs. Henry Wolf with Mrs. Earl Arnold consoled.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Maar tem O11 Capsules as a harmless stimulant and diuretic to flush waste from the kidneys and stop night awakenings. It claims the product, sold in Haarlem Netherlands, eases weak kidneys and irritable bladder with symptoms like backache and scanty urine, urging readers to ask their druggist for Gold Medal.
Cleveland markets report steady prices across poultry, eggs, and vegetables with mixed notes on fowls, leghorns, roosters, ducks, geese, corn, cabbage, and potatoes. Livestock shows steady demand for cattle, veal, sheep, hogs, and hogs. price ranges listed for steers, heifers, cows, and veal with market activity slight to steady.
Readable fragments describe receipts, prices, and market signs for various commodities in Chicago. Mentions include potatoes, sugars, meats, and dairy with scattered figures and references to standards, sales, and local notes. Several garbled phrases indicate price quotes, stock levels, and periodic tallies amid a noisy OCR page.
Columbus prosecutors asked today for indictments against John Bennett and Charles Kirk for allegedly forging signatures on two Commonweal party nominating petitions. Hoskins said both men confessed to signing and circulating the fraudulent petitions in Columbus.
London Ohio dispatch reports Harry Castle aged 59 was crushed to death while trying to board a train near London yesterday. The accident occurred near the station area during a routine boarding attempt, with authorities awaiting a full coroner’s report.
Columbus officials and county relief workers have been authorized by the state relief commission to attend the forty fourth annual Ohio Welfare Conference in Cincinnati. Jeannetta Arbino, 28, died of blood poisoning from burns sustained July 4, authorities report.
Testimony shows Captain W. F. Warms was dazed by smoke, failed to issue timely orders, and questioned crew for not launching SOS. Alagna testified Warms delayed rescue steps while life boats drifted and swimmers remained unaided. Warms claimed nothing could be done, Alagna called it a crime that people drowned.
Willie Peachy filed for divorce from Robert Peachy in common pleas court on grounds of wilful absence. The couple were married in 1920.
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