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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1930
Page
6
Wisconsin enacts a new fireworks law requiring permits from local officials for displays and banning sale of certain devices. It limits firing to open fields or water, imposes bonds, and makes sellers and parents liable for damages. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars and possible jail time.
The article describes varied attitudes toward camping from indifferent to adventurous. It warns that increasing numbers of casual campers leave waste like cans and papers, threatening solitude and the wild. It notes the new campers accept conditions as found and are now the majority, impacting wilderness areas.
The King of England incurred 200000 in doctor bills during his illness. A palace dispensary run by a skilled chemist and two assistants prepared medicines, with 15000 for setup and operations. Nurses and surgeons were paid wages, and those let go received 500. The king’s recovery is attributed to his courage and will to live.
The Chrysler Building in New York City, at 78 stories, surpasses the Eiffel Tower by 46 feet, breaking a four-decade European height lead. The article notes steel skyscrapers as a growing American necessity and doubts Europe will soon match a thousand-foot structure.
Five notable birth and death anniversaries are noted including Joshua Humphreys born in 1751 the famed American shipbuilder who died in 1838 in Havertown Pennsylvania and Samuel Williston born 1795 who pioneered cloth buttons and died in Easthampton Massachusetts. Also listed are Charles Gounod born 1818 and Will Crooks born 1832 with their death dates noted. Robert J. Collier born 1876 is included with his New York City origins and 1918 death.
A compact chronology lists key events from 1673 to 1843. Joliet and Marquette’s 1673 Mississippi discovery marks the first entry. 1745 Natl assault on Louisburg. 1775 Bunker Hill. 1798 Washington named army commander during war fears. 1825 cornerstone laid for Bunker Hill Monument by Lafayette. completed 1843.
A humorous sketch notes a congressman verbose for big navy funding yet quick to a drugstore for a nickel cigar. It mentions Mrs. Art Smiley proudly of Lionel, the only boy in last week’s roundup deemed too long to send to prison.
Mrs. William Jennings Bryan, widow of the late statesman, born in Perry Illinois ninety years ago. Dr. Thomas W Nadal, president of Drury College Missouri, born in Milroy Indiana fifty five years ago. Hon Thomas A Crerar Canada's Minister of Railways born in Ontario fifty four years ago.
A description notes a stubborn yet open mind easily swayed by merit. It cites sharp intellect and a tendency toward jealousy or quarrelsomeness that could spark conflicts. It warns against attempting revenge, as it will rebound on the doer.
Frank J. Loesch, president of the Chicago Crime Commission, notes the murder of Albert Lingle as shocking and calls for modern methods to curb crime. He compares the current danger to medieval Germany and criticizes political influence over police.
The speaker condemns years of unsolved gang killings and urges police force reform. He blames political control for inaction, endorses firing corrupt officers, raises pay to attract capable staff, and cites Chicago’s rising murder rate as evidence of systemic immunity enabling crime.
Penfield Ohio June 17. Mr and Mrs Ralph Taylor and sons Mrs Minnie Jameyson and Mr and Mrs Carl Jameyson and son Gerald of Medina attended the Jameyson reunion on Saturday June 14 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Dickason in West Salem. Corte Lang and Mr and Mrs Dwight Smith visited Penfield Wednesday. Mrs Klabon and three daughters...
Hastings reunion at the Hedges in LaPorte. Congregational Society met at Mrs. George Bradstock’s home. Visitors from Baltimore to Mrs. McCoy. Various residents motor to Galton Detroit Lakes and Burlington. Gas piping for Rev. Webster. Diptheria illness at Ruth Betts. Detroit visitors in A L De Fields home. Oberlin LLS banquet and play attended by Kleinhans family. Lucile Niskey working in Lomain.
In 1800 an English scientist found nitrous oxide could induce sleep and proposed its surgical use. The concept was ignored for almost five decades before adoption considerations resurfaced.
In Birmingham Ohio on June 17 Mr and Mrs B K Lindsley were joined by Mr and Mrs Sherman Lindsley and daughter Batty of Vermilion to be entertained by Mr and Mrs Raymond Lindsley of Sandusky. Mr and Mrs William Ruth hosted a luncheon with guests from Lorain Amherst and Sandusky including Rudolph Kifer Lewis Rudolph Jr Kenneth Elmer Krueck Bruce Bauer Birdle Ducheslay George Kiiler Elmer Walton and Anna Kiiler.
Mr and Mrs John Shotton of Brownhelm hosted Sunday guests at their residence in a cordial gathering. The event featured conversation and light refreshments, reflecting a quiet community social.
Day guests Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Shotton with their son John from Lakewood, and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gillette with their son Bobbie from Amherst visited the area.
Mrs Victor Schnaak has enrolled for the summer course at Normal school Ashland. Leroy Hunt of Lorain is spending a week with Mr and Mrs William Ruth. Mrs B K Lindstey and Mrs George Eppley spent Monday afternoon in Lorain.
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