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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
1
Dr. Preston Bradley of Chicago delivered the 1928 high school commencement address praising modern youth yet warning that it is easy to err today. He advised graduates that character comes from a disciplined will and education is more than facts, emphasis on moral steadfastness before a packed auditorium.
A short verse bids farewell to teachers and classmates as they depart life’s path. It speaks of leaving with a smile, facing life’s trial together, with no time for sorrow and a hopeful note for the future.
A Chicago minister lauded air mindedness and the prospect of global air service while praising modern youth and women's sensible attire. He urged parents not to worry as their children tackle big tasks, noting public applause from Elyria audience for the vision of widespread air travel.
Dr. C. D. Barrett Lorain County Health Commissioner letter to The Chronicle Telegram praising the Blue Ribbon health project in county schools. The May 31 1928 district board meeting dedicated thanks for newspaper cooperation and for presenting two silver cups to winning schools, noting the program spurred health interest and progress among students.
County Auditor Monroe H Welty released the cigarette tax duplicate for the coming year detailing 306 dealers in the county. Elyria accounts for 87 retailers with two wholesalers Lorain has 152 retailers and one wholesaler. The 97 other dealers are scattered countywide. Wholesale dealers pay 200 annually while retailers pay 50. Licenses expired May 7 and applications were due by May 28. payment deadline is June 20.
Reeves J. Newson of Community Water Service Co. announced the purchase of controlling stock in the Tiffin Waterworks Co. and Marion Waterworks Co. from O. EF Williams of Boston. Newson becomes vice president of the Tiffin plant as the company lists plants in multiple states. Sale prices were not released.
Herbert Hoover gained 27 more delegates through settlement of contests by the Republican National Committee. Texas supplied 26 delegates and Tennessee one. Senator Borah laid out platform planks including prohibition. Farm Bureau meets in Chicago to draft farmer demands for the parties. Florida Democrats show pro Smith delegates but undecided instructions. Hughes will not revisit his earlier withdrawal from the GOP race. Indiana backing Evans Woollen on the Democratic ballot. Nebraska governor McMullen predicts 150000 farmers will attend the convention.
Suva Fiji Islands June 7 The Southern Cross airship led by Captain Charles Kingsford Smith faces a delay as fueling difficulties stall the final leg from Nasela Beach to Sydney Australia The government tender hauled fuel but struggled with shallow water The crew including Captain Harry Lyon James Warner and Captain Charles T P Ulm remain at Nasela Beach awaiting a complete fueling before departure The voyage over the South Seas promises beauty and peril with potential landings only on small islands noted for their cannibal history and Loyalty Islands as a possible stop page continued
Honolulu June 7 United Press reports Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and the Southern Cross may continue circumnavigating the globe after reaching Australia. The proposed route would run from Australia to the Dutch East Indies, Calcutta, Karachi, Persia, England, Europe to Seville, Spain to Senegal, Africa, across the south Atlantic to Pernambuco and Rio de Janeiro, then to Buenos Aires, across the Andes to Central America and on to Mexico City and the United States potentially ending in Oakland. The launch marks a potential first civilian circumnavigation by air and first crossing of both oceans by civilians. The crew may include Harry Lyon and James Warner on ground crew.
State examiners, in a special inquiry in Grafton Lorain county, found $475.64 against A Ryder from the board of public affairs and $80.90 against village Councilman D C Bartlett plus $76.99 in minor irregularities for 1925 to 1928. The report is filed with the county prosecutor and rests restitution in the hands of village officials.
Dr. W H Hull described Gates Hospital for Crippled Children to Kiwanis members citing mostly club feet and infantile paralysis cases. He noted state funding, initial ten day admission at Elyria Memorial, post discharge observation, and 20 000 miles traveled for follow up since 1921. Since 1915 about 1000 cases aided, 866 since 1921. 31 counties have sent patients. 65 participated in the largest clinic. Albert Becker joined Kiwanis. music and introductions followed.
Kansas City reports prepared for as many as 150 000 farmers marching on the Republican National Convention to press for farm relief but growing belief the farmers army will not materialize due to only 30 room reservations by official farm representatives. City officials and political leaders doubt the march will become a reality, with continued coverage on page 3.
J F Harshman 71 former county commissioner and Greene county political figure died in Xenia Ohio on June 7. He is survived by his wife a daughter and John B Harshman Dayton city attorney.
Lieut. Luetzow Holm on the steamship Hobby reports no sign of the Italia crew or airship after scanning Skaes Bay Wood Bay Mossel Island and ice fields between Mossel Island and Spitzbergen. Italian Alpine Chasseurs disembarked for search and Braganza resumes southward route toward Kings Bay.
In Bucharest Princess Helene, mother of the boy king, filed for divorce from deposed Crown Prince Carol. Carol initially cooperated but later withheld consent. Romanian jurists sought a means to divorce despite his opposition as Gen Condescus carried Carol's power of attorney. Carol, in Belgium after expulsion from England, later opposed the divorce, though authorities believed opposition would fail.
In Kansas City on June 7 supporters of Frank O. Lowden and Senator James E. Watson met to map moves to regain delegate seats at the Republican National Convention. Hoover’s side won 65 of 75 contested seats, with five for London, one for Senator Curtis, and four uninstructed. allies planned to challenge committee decisions before the credentials panel.
North Wales Pa June 7 Albert L Byler a radio amateur said he intercepted a message he believed was from General Umberto Nobile. The English signal gave a position 64 15 10 north 15 20 40 east claiming Italia dirigible is in very cold conditions and in need of rush assistance about 3090 miles north of Spitzbergen.
Washington June 7 Senator Walter Edge of New Jersey is seen as likely to win majority support from Hoover allies for vice president at the Kansas City convention if Hoover is nominated. Discussion centers on Curtis as second place candidate if needed, with debate over including a western farm state or eastern representation.
Rumors from Kansas City report Idaho Senator William H. Borah will support Secretary of Commerce Hoover. Borah would second Hoover’s nomination with conditions including a prohibition enforcement plank and a debt collection declaration in the party platform.
Hamilton Ohio June 7 court officials say Robert R. Thomas 84 has filed for divorce from Anna Thomas 34 of Marion Indiana claiming she failed to care for him as promised and sought half his Civil War pension. He says before marriage he lived at the Soldiers and Lafl ore Home in Dayton.
The Y M C A pool will host its regular swimming classes Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. The sessions proceed as usual under the usual instructors and timetable.
In a Newfoundland harbor, Miss Mabel Bell and Miss Amelia Earhart race to be the first woman to fly the Atlantic aboard the Friendship. The attempt followed delays from leaks and wind, with three prior taxi failures before takeoff attempts. The Columbia flight from Roosevelt Field to Old Orchard faced fog and weather, carrying Miss Bell, pilot Oliver Leboutillier, and navigator Arthur Argies.
June 7 reports from Washington show Republicans and Democrats in Congress predicting continued slow but steady rise in government costs. The just-closed session produced a grand peace-time appropriation total of 4.628 trillion dollars. Byrns and Wood clash over administration economy while Warren lauds the chamber for saving public money and highlighting growth needs.
Mrs Arturo P Ramos formerly Mil licent Rogers, daughter of Standard Oil executive H H Rogers, was reported out of danger today from double pneumonia. She lies at her father’s shooting lodge near Southampton New York.
London Ohio endured a miniature cyclone late yesterday causing considerable damage in the southern and eastern sections. The storm brought heavy rain, toppled trees, and razed small buildings as residents began cleanup today.
Albion Mich resident L A Sears was named Oberlin city manager by council after reviewing about thirty applicants. Sears, a University of Michigan B S E graduate, previously taught mathematics at Albion College from 1921 to 1925. He fills the Oberlin post after D F Herrick left for the Albion manager’s job in 1929.
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