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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1929
Page
6
Members of the American Legion in Elyria volunteer at Elyria Memorial Hospital to create a complete blood record for emergency matching. Blood is classified in advance so patients can be matched quickly when emergencies arise, a voluntary act praised as true community service.
General Bramwell Booth, 73, former commander-in-chief of the Salvation Army and son of founder General William Booth, died after months of illness. He modernized the organization and expanded its reach to 82 countries, directing food stations for London’s poor and shaping war relief efforts. He is remembered as a key religious organizer and humanitarian.
Ray Keech, famed speed racer who roared over 200 mph on Daytona Beach and won the Indianapolis 500, died Saturday in Altoona when his car crashed on lap 121. The machine overturned and pinned him beneath. his death follows a life of risk for thrill and sport.
Cascade Park crowds swell beyond capacity as visitors wander its woods and gulches on Sundays and holidays. Local residents and visiting delegations fill the play grounds picnic areas and swimming pool, highlighting the park’s growing appeal and strain on facilities.
Margaret Bonfield becomes Minister of Labor and enters the Privy Council, the first time a woman has achieved such a cabinet-level placement in the United Kingdom. Her ascent from the laboring class reflects steady progress, strong leadership, and broad esteem across classes.
Dr Peters extols healthful feminine dress and sun exposure practices, urges gradual sun tanning, low backs and sleeveless styles for health benefits, and argues against restricting fashion. She answers reader questions on sunburn marks, apples as daily fruit, and the alkaline ash concept, noting four to five apples daily is fine and highlighting energy value.
Anniversary notes list births and deaths of public figures across centuries. John Wesley Henry Durant Adolphe d Ennery Gounod Crookes Strong Vincent Charles Frohman Robert J Collier Thomas Nadal Archie D Sanders Ernest R Ackerman Tommy Burns marked by birthplaces and dates, recalling historical contributions and legacies.
Key events include 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, 1798 Washington’s appointment as commander in chief, 1825 cornerstone laid for the Bunker Hill Monument with dedication in 1843, and 1860 the Republican National Convention nominating Abraham Lincoln for President.
Hon Thomas A Crerar Canadian statesman and president of United Grain Growers Ltd born in Ontario fifty two years ago. Mrs William Jennings Bryan widow of the eminent Democratic leader referenced in the obituaries section of the paper.
The piece argues over the 1930 census cost and the choice of hiring 100,000 workers via political patronage or merit. It cites Sir Esme Howard, then outlines Robert F. Wagner's bio and notes the U S plan to spend $40 million on the census while weighing patronage against information gains.
The text describes a stubborn yet persuadable temperament when merit is evident, with compassion and strong intellect. A jealous or quarrelsome streak may bring difficulties, so avoid seeking revenge as it will rebound on the native.
The speaker urges Congress to replace the spoils system with a civil service merit method for hiring 100000 government employees. The proposal, already endorsed by the Senate, would empower the civil service commission to select workers based on ability and qualifications, ensuring equal opportunity without political obligation.
Venezuela considers proposals from two U S airways firms to establish airmail and passenger routes to the United States and the Americas. Officials foresee concessions likely and potential three day mail to New York and four day service to Buenos Aires by year end. A Pan American survey from Panama to Maracay aided discussions with Caracas on expanding air lines. A Tri-Motors Airways Corp of New York also holds an Argentine concession for a mail route.
Officials note plans to receive a Tri motor survey party as international air routes expand toward Panama and the West Coast of South America. The 7 day New York to Buenos Aires service will include stops at Cuba Santo Domingo Martinique Trinidad Bahia and Rio de Janeiro. Venezuela anticipates closer trade since mail to Buenos Aires will soon shorten to 3-4 days. The May 12 cable monopoly expiry transfers All American Cables Inc control, enabling United Press and Associated Press to supply Venezuelan dailies with news, ending reliance on costly weekly clippings from the former concessionaire.
Commercial printing from Allmot Printing Co. advertises birth and wedding announcements, wedding invitations, calling cards, and other printing needs for Miss, Mrs., and Mr. customers.
Officials and business leaders stopped the arrival of news services on a key step to keep the country informed about world events. The action signals tensions over press access and the pace of international reporting during a period of upheaval.
London reports cracks running along walls and crypt of St George the Martyr, known as Little Dorrit's Church. Urgent repairs are sought with a drive for 25 000 pounds to secure the 1736 building dating to Saxon times.
In Butte Montana Howard O Youngblood seeks a divorce claiming his wife Frances misrepresented her age by saying she was eighteen when she was seventeen. The couple lived together for months before Frances's irate mother intervened.
A fragment describes a woman jerking her daughter away from under Youngblood’s protective arm. Details are limited but indicate a tense moment involving a named individual and a protective figure.
Albany Kiwanis members heard William F. Ries known as Uncle Billy from Toledo Ohio urge caution about cheap colored candy claiming it does more harm to mankind than whiskey and cigarettes.
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