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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1929

Page

5

Prohibition Speech Highlights Jones Stalker Law Support

Congressman Gale H. Stalker received a testimonial dinner in Elmira New York with remarks from Seymour Lowman praising his stand. Stalker asserted national prohibition is not a failure and urged loyal citizens to defend laws against bootleggers and brewers. He cited rising education figures and warned that disregarding laws would threaten home safety and liberty.

Gale H. Stalker Elmira XN. Y Stalker Wesley Jones America Republic United States

Time for Precaution on Scarlet Fever Cases

Health Department monitors scarlet fever locally and urges extreme care to prevent spread. The disease can be deadly and may leave lasting effects. parents should guard children and avoid exposure while avoiding alarm.

Health Department

Elyria’s Expanding Teaching Force Reaches 156

Elyria’s school teaching organization now lists 156 teachers, with growth expected to push near 200 next year. Trained professionals influence almost every Elyria home as they guide the city’s children, and the expanding district adds teachers as the city grows.

Elyria

Death Traps in Schools Warn of Stronger Buildings

A Virginia schoolhouse collapsed during cyclonic storms, killing twelve children and a teacher while injuring many. The piece argues for tougher, safer school construction, noting past losses and the state's duty to protect children with sturdy facilities. It emphasizes rebuilding with modern, durable designs and the ongoing public expenditure to replace fire traps and unsafe structures.

Virginia

Notable anniversaries span births and feats across history

A compilation marks birthdays and deaths of figures from Le Saxe to Dunant, Vanderbilt, Evans Wilson and Norquay, plus events like Joan of Arc’s siege relief, Mount Ranier’s discovery, Palo Alto battle, and the 1919 American Legion convention. Also includes guidance to channel energies wisely for lasting influence.

Alair Rene le Saxe Gil Blas France James Hamilton Wu. S Charleston S.C Texas Henry Berg American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To New York City William H. Vanderbilt New Brunswick N. J Henry Dunant The Red Cross Society Geneva Augusta J. Evans Wilson St. Elmo Columbus Mobile Ala John Norquay Manitoba Winnipeg Joan of Arc Orleans Mount Ranier Washington Vancouver Gen. Taylor Palo Alto American Legion St. Louis

MacDonald urges settlement of freedom of the seas

British Labor leader James Ramsay MacDonald urges conciliation in international disputes and a modern approach to freedom of the seas. He argues for naval agreements with America and European peace while warning that Russia is beyond the pale.

Ramsay MacDonald James Ramsay MacDonald Lossiemouth Morayshire Margaret Gladstone London County Council Socialist Review Labor Treasury America Russia

Plowing Ahead as Corn Growers Frets Over Delays

A rustic note warns of trouble if celery delays reach Mrs Gann and a farmer named Jake Bentley plows today while his valves are being ground, reflecting everyday rural concerns in a light, folksy mood.

Buddy

Calm, Far-Seen Man Overlooked in Country

A reflective line notes that a calm, far-seeing, understanding man remains overlooked in the nation, implying a call for acknowledgement of measured leadership and steady insight amidst public discourse.

Cleveland Laundry Dues Washing for Detroit Mechanics

Detroit mechanics at Ford airport send overalls to Cleveland for laundry each Thursday. garments are washed and ironed in Cleveland and returned Saturday for flights back to Detroit. West End laundry says Cleveland offers better service and lower cost. Detroit price is five cents higher per garment.

Cleveland Ford Detroit West End Dreveland A. J. Salzer Salzer

Fatal Crossing Crash Near Bedford

One killed and two injured in a grade crossing crash south of here early today. Farl E. Hagans, 23, of Centerburg, killed outright. J. A. Hooker, 24, Akron, fractured skull. Miss Ida Schellin, 21, Akron, fractured shoulder and lacerations. The car, driven by Hooker, was struck when a freight engine backed into it.

Bedford Here Farl E. Hagans Centerburg J. A. Hooker Akron Ida Schellin Hooker

Budapest Fair Opens Amid Celebrations and Conventions

Budapest hosts its annual international fair in the city park behind Vajdahunzad castle near the millennium monument. The event runs through May 13 with an Danube traffic exhibit, an electrical congress, and a Mittel European Economic Day. The international congress of women’s associations occurs through May 15 and the Esperanta club festival is set for May 12 with expected foreign Esperantists.

Budapest Vajdahunzad Danube Csepel Mittel Europaischer Wirtschaft International Congress of Woman's Associations Esperanta Club

Funeral and social visits in New Oberlin area

Mrs William Peabody attended the funeral of Mrs J Berg of Oberlin Monday afternoon. Several local families and relatives from Oberlin Amherst Elyria and Cleveland were noted visiting friends and relatives over the weekend. Our school showed strong Blue Ribbon contest representation with several students named.

New Oberlin William Peabody J. Berg Oberlin Justin Jeannette Cleveland Henry Schnitz North Russia Peter A. Schnitz L Gerhartinger Alice Heath R. E. Heath Hazel C. Pomroy Bert Heath Higha Michael Smith Columbus Dorothy Elgrid McPherson Ford Hartland F. C. Brown Elmer Toledo George H. Dunn Nick Smith Moser Conroy John Younglas Amherst Ralph Justin Elmer Shuster John Metro Paul Was Loretta Donald Webber Idabelle Peabody Leo Smith Elyria W H. Peabody Clarence Peabody Town Line Road Sundaz

Kipton News Roundup and Local Notes

Local residents share visits and gatherings across Kipton and nearby towns. Notable items include Bertha Albright’s weekend stay in Kipton, travels of D I McBean and Harold McBean, and multiple family visits to Elyria Wellington and Oberlin. A health day is planned for May 10 in Elyria with county school parades and flower drills, plus historical notes on a Pope company steam engine to join Ford Museum. Also mentions Czech motorcycle impact on Prague fares.

Kipton May S Bertha Albright Cleveland Clarence Twining D. I. McBean Harold McBean Manitou Beach Mich Clarke Lathrop Lela Peabody Ashland Fred Brumby C. C. Latteman Elyria H. B. Cook Kirby Marie Eliott George Bradley Frank David Roy Eggleston Thelma Will Eggieston Walter Scott Cook Willard Granger Joook William Brumby Nelle Obitts G. A. Brumby Elwood Austin Bernie Hales Wellington Harvey Sandrock Jacob Smith George Bryden Bans Elyria Monlay Rudy Ostrom A. W. Davidson J. A. Gower Morris McCullough Lorain Myers F.A Perkins Amelia Latteman W. F. Betts Chalmer M. E. Perkins Frances Eldon Radcliffe Rosson McCotter Omaha Nebraska Charles McCotter Otto Huene Earl Fred Berg The Baptist Cchurch Oberlin Ernest Twining Iva Austin Betty Maye Lounsbrough Pittsfield A. W. Davidson Rey Harold Twining T and Sons Medina F. A Perkins E. Kemp Camden Ford Norwalk Pope Company Toledo Ford Museum Dearborn Michigan

Evicted Striker Families Lose Homes in Gastonia

In Gastonia North Carolina 62 families formerly employed by Manville Jenches Textile Mills had their homes emptied in a nighttime eviction. A mill worker guarded remaining goods as women cried. Magistrate Bismark Capps ordered humane handling for those facing severe hardship. Evictions targeted Henry Tetherow and A Valentine families amid strike poverty. Valentine’s four year old daughter reportedly ill with jail pox. Striker leader Fred Erwin Beal asked union for tents to shelter the displaced.

Gastonia N.C May Manville-Jenches Bismark Henry Tetherow A. Valentine Valentine Fred Erwin Beal New York

Pilot Performs Rainy Day Stunt To Cheer Wife in Hospital

Springfield residents watched as pilot Harry Hermann flew a plane in a rainstorm over puddled streets. On landing at the airport he said he was doing aerial gymnastics to chase away the blues because his wife was in the hospital with appendicitis.

Lues Springfield Mass Harry Hermann

Alaska Air Transport to link Seattle and Skagway routes

The American Air Transport Association says Alaska and the United States will gain at least three air routes this summer. Surveys are underway between Seattle Skagway and other Canadian and Alaskan cities. An all water route will be used and flying boats become standard equipment. The Seattle to Skagway leg will take 12 hours.

Alaskan Air Transport Chicago Alaska United States American Air Transport Association Seattle Skagway

May 8 Fields Notes Show Local Life and Weather

Sunday school attendance reached 127 with the Reds six ahead of the Blues. Mothers Day events planned for May 12 with special church music, a cantata, and a sermon. Local social notes include visits, births, burials, and a lightning strike on Chestnut Ridge Station Road. A large dog scare involved a Cleveland dog shot near Butternut Ridge. several residents reported bite and treatment. A cigar factory project is planned for Samarang, Java, using American methods and equipment.

Lester Harding Elyria John Bainbridge John Wehmichoff, Jr Rochester New York Chestnut Ridge Station Road Emma Davis Esther F. Sutter Helen Jennes Frank Cleveland E. Bainbridge W. Krugman Margaret Ridgeville Slough Butternut Ridge Rowe Eldred Harrison A. J. Hulse Kakeegan, Jr George Lang J. Berg Oberlin Fred Kent Elmer Grills

Problems Of State Parks Conference Opens At City Falls Park

MADISON Ind May 7 The ninth annual meeting of the national conference on state parks opens today at City Falls state park. Delegates from 26 states attend two days of sessions then an all day field trip to Muscatatuck State Park and Clark County State forest. Noted topics include open spaces surveys from Massachusetts and California led by Charles S Bird Jr and Herbert Evison.

Madison Ind National Conference On State Parks City Falls State Park Muscatatuck State Park Clark County State Forest Massachusetts California Charles S. Bird, Jr Frederick Law Olmstead Herbert Evison Albert M. Turner Connecticut Park and Forest Commission Nat T. Frame University of West Virginia P. J. Hoffmaster Michigan State Parke H. R. Francis New York State College of Forestry Jay Downer Westchester County Park Commission New York

Gas Well Breathes Fire in Lyons Area Mystery

A Lyons Colorado gas well near town produced a mysterious gas, blowing with pressure strong enough to raise buckets. After two days of drawing in air, the well vented again the following day, drawing curiosity from locals.

Lyons Colo Campbell

Old Powder Horn Found on Massachusetts Shore

Quincy resident Howard Keith discovered a fifteen inch powder horn dated 1775 along Manet Lake in Houghs Neck. Believed to be a Revolutionary War relic, the horn was found on the shore near the lake.

Quincy Mass Howard Keith Manet Lake Houghs Neck

Mining Congress to Address Engineer Shortage in Cincinnati Meet

An American Mining Congress conference in Cincinnati on May 16 will focus on methods to alleviate a potential future shortage of mining engineers.

Mining Congress Frogram Washington American Mining Congress Cincinnati

Skeleton of earliest modern man found in East Africa

An East Africa expedition reports the discovery of a skeleton representing the earliest known type of modern man. Excavation was so delicate that parts of the skeleton were removed using dental instruments as picks.

East Africa

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