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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
5
The Department of Commerce proposes using waste lumber to train a million boys this summer in carpentry by distributing pamphlets and through playground programs. The pamphlet You Can Make It aims to keep boys engaged with constructive projects, turning crate and box waste into bird houses furniture and useful creations.
A trade journal notes 135 dedicated weeks yearly and urges nationwide observance of Child Health Day. It highlights aims to reduce infant mortality, improve child mental and physical development, and raise general national well being. Schools and churches could overcommit to causes, risking overload. officials emphasize public participation.
A report states President Herbert Hoover plans to speak publicly only on select events. He refuses daily delegations and avoids numerous convention engagements to conserve time and energy, arguing he cannot be an authority on every subject and should not have others write his speeches.
Educational and government notes open with praise for President Hoover's restraint from constant public statements, urging a constructive program. The piece includes anniversaries of notable figures, a discussion on crime enforcement and federal-state roles, then a long “Today in History” section with dates and births, followed by today’s birthdays and a horoscope predicting wealth or fame.
Abe Martin notes a change from boys seeking boys to girls pursuing independence. He reflects on contemporary dance, joking that even girdie stands in the way, hinting at evolving social norms and self-reliance among women.
The writer argues city police focus on minor offences like overtime parking and unlit cars while major violations on residential streets, running red lights, and endangering lives are ignored. Calls for stricter enforcement of real dangers rather than petty fines.
The Amherst South Amherst memorial committee met in Legion rooms to organize Memorial Day services. A band will replace the drum corps with Jacob Kolb Albert Mori Jr and Andrew Gainok to hire the music. Legion to choose the speaker and May 14 final meeting set. Numerous local groups represented and parade line announced ending with ex service members and children.
Local notices recount a town hall to cemetery Veterans Day ceremony with prayers and songs, then a Methodist meeting with reports and budget planning. Many social visits are listed including relatives and friends in Elyria, Lorain, Amherst and Columbus, plus choir practices for a May 12 baccalaureate at St John’s.
May 2 social notes from Vincent report visits by Mrs A C Haynes and sons with aunt. Cleveland guests include Mrs R Lawson family. Mr and Mrs C E McIntire and guests Mr and Mrs B G McIntire of Elyria. True Blue orchestra practiced at Frank Chambers home. Birthday dinner honored Mr Heckel turning 73. Methodist Ladies Aid meets Thursday in church parlors hosted by Miss Emma Krautter and Mrs C Gibergon. Lionel McIntire of Lorain listed among attendees.
Glen Hurd from the Ohio State electrical junior class and his class have returned from a three day inspection tour in Cleveland and three days in Detroit. Meetings at Lake Avenue School are to plan the May commencement exercises. Mrs. B. A. White and Mrs. Frank Eschtruth visited Mrs. E. Hurlbut and her daughter Monday afternoon.
Avon May 2 Mrs Motch is improving slowly Miss Coletta Schaeffer on sick list Howard Wilford home from Michigan State Normal Rev F A Haessler in Baltimore for funeral relatives visit Mr and Mrs Jack Smith hosted Cleveland kin Mr and Mrs Ira C Gough Hubert and Doris weekend in Columbus Virginia Gould and Oberlin friend spent Sunday with her parents Leslie and Mrs Gould
Mr John Hill and daughter Dua visit with Albert and Ambrose Cook. Mrs Nettis Gibbons and Madeline spend Sunday with Miss Katherine Dechant. Mr and Mrs John Terveen visit in Bellevue. Miss Fivelyn Smith, Oberlin College student, stays at home. Mr John Motch from Cleveland spends Sunday with his mother Lena Motch.
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