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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1929
Page
7
A movement to enforce punctuality gains support as social and business life grow more time conscious. Observers note delays at dinners dances and meetings while praising corporate and civic leaders who schedule tightly and start on time. Elyria hopes the push improves local courtesy and adherence to agreed times.
Elyrians discuss the rainy season and storms as they repair homes and plan gardens. The weather governs daily activity from shopping to travel and outdoor recreation, a fact newspapers know well as readers seek forecast details.
A writer notes that an automobile collision occurs every 42 seconds in the country, urging drastic action as traffic regulation and law enforcement are two pressing national problems. The piece questions the drift of public safety and cautions against complacency in the face of rising dangers on the roads.
Dear Doctor column discusses Slimmy Showbones and Fannie Fattenuf, a couple with one person 35 pounds underweight seeking advice. The answer advocates gradual weight gain using whole milk, eggs, nuts, and higher calorie foods, noting protein needs around 250 to 350 calories daily from varied sources and suggesting five to six small meals daily.
Mrs Late Bud vented stress about her children growing up and turning out well as she hurried home for supper after a bridge gathering last night. The remark underscores era concerns about parenting and family roles in a social setting.
The article discusses the Hawley Smoot Tariff Act of 1929, noting tariffs will affect global interests as the United States leads economically. It emphasizes that future tariff legislation must consider non American impacts and a worldwide audience observing congressional actions. It highlights Americas wealth, estimated near 400 billion dollars, invested globally.
Notable anniversaries listed include Raphael's death in Rome in 1520 and James Mill's birth in 1773 in Scotland. Other entries mark Alexander S Mackenzie born 1802, events tied to the frigate Princeton, mutiny on Somers, Medill born 1831, Washington and Adams 1789, Peary's North Pole discovery 1909, and Wilson’s 1917 war declaration.
April notices from Henrietta High School and New London list a preliminary oratorical meeting in the high school building on Tuesday evening April 9. An alumni benefit luncheon is set for the high school auditorium. A county oratorical contest is planned for Friday in Norwalk, with events also on Thursday afternoon.
Aiggles high school here hosts a baseball practice game. April 26 features the annual high school entertainment in the high school auditorium. Church notes list multiple services: Baptist, Congregational, First M. E., and others with sermon topics, holy communion, and a union mass meeting planned for April 14 under the State Law Enforcement Association. Funeral for Mrs. Geo. Minor noted for Friday at 2 p.m. with interment at Grove Street cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Syl Mathias of Cleveland visited Mr and Mrs Lewis Ernst and Mrs Elizabeth Ernst Sunday. Carl Henes and son of Amherst visited Mr and Mrs John Henes Sunday. Mrs William Roe and Mrs Hearons of Elyria called on friends Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charlies Ellam and daughter Ruthaleen of Elyria visit.
Mr and Mrs John Delfield visited Mr and Mrs Lewis Schubert in Columbus. The brief social note records a family visit between the two households and notes no further details.
A number from here attended the Parent Teacher meeting at the Middle Ridge School Friday evening.
A local advertisement highlights offers from Shelby Radio Tube Co for free tubes with new Atwater Kent sets, plus Pooley Cabinet receivers at 97 dollars. It promotes Victrola Radiola price cuts, Gulbransen Grand piano value, Broadway Melody and Nat Shilkret records, lawn mowers, fishing gear, and Detroit Jewel Gas Ranges demos. Also noted are ice company claims, Automatic Refrigerators, and Cromar flooring in Elyria.
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