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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1928
Page
6
A Chronicle Telegram editorial urging fitting recognition for Ely Park founder spurred reader letters. The latest letter, from the city mayor, supports placing a monument or tablet in Ely Park to commemorate the donor. Citizens advocate forming a committee to begin preliminary work on the project.
Thousands attended May Day fetes at the Oberlin athletic field and Ely stadium, marking the Blue Ribbon health drive. The event showcased drills, dances, and training in school health practices under health officials guidance, with ribbons symbolizing good health and a foundation for future success. Ely stadium was highlighted as an excellent outdoor venue, hosting the large crowd as children performed and parents observed from the stands.
The public paceing imagination runs wild as Lindbergh faces rumors of future flights. A possible joint venture with Iford to blaze a U S to Europe route via the Arctic is discussed. The plan emphasizes utilitarian metal air service with landable hops over Labpenland and Iceland en route to London.
Lulu Hunt Peters discusses candy in diet, noting sweets with nuts and honey offer energy and protein, while pure white sugar treats may harm health and contribute to overweight and disease. She recalls industry backlash and extends into cautions on laxatives, growth, and postwar corporate consolidations in Europe and their labor and consumer implications.
A compact list of historical anniversaries marks Henry IV's 1610 assassination by Ravaullac and Robert Owen's 1771 reform lineage, with notable births and deaths including Louisa Adams 1787 and Caliphate Congress 1926. Also notes 1832 convention, 1866 diplomacy shifts, and stock market tremors.
The excerpt shows ABE MARTIN remarking that bootleggers face trials while tribulations only stimulate them. He notes homely people and the art of looking wift takin the country as he passes by Misd Myrt Purviance, who is engaged to the leading banker Tel Binkley.
Noted New York dramatic critic Alfred J Cohen born in Birmingham England today marks his 67th birthday. His career as Alan Dale earned acclaim across theatre circles.
Seventeen years since Amundsen reached the South Pole, remarks greet Hall Cane on his 75th birthday. Air Mail Week is proclaimed by the Postmaster General. Sinclair Lewis and Dorothy Thompson announce their London marriage. Mrs. Herbert Hoover attends the YWCA building cornerstone in Atlantic City. Wyoming delegates prefer Governor Smith of New York for president. Ghanna Collett seeks the British women’s golf title in Hunstanton. Oberlin College plans eight Republican presidential candidates since Lincoln for mock conventions.
Julius Klein born 1886 in San Jose California. UC Berkeley 1907 Harvard studies followed. He taught Latin American history economics at Harvard. Led Latin American division 1917 19 and as commercial attache Buenos Aires 1919 20. Since 1921 director of U S Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. Internationally recognized commercial expert. Discusses wartime trade tensions and use of trade weapons during global competition.
London reports a Leeds University lecture by Dr G E Gask states radium rays have cured many malignant tumors with disappearances of hemorrhage and ulcers. In 69 observed tumors, complete disappearance occurred. 62 of 92 ulcerations resolved. 9 of 13 cases showed strong improvement. Government funds support Medical Research Council work on radium cancer trials.
The passage discusses choosing patients not in an advanced disease stage who are generally fit for surgery. It emphasizes assessing overall health and readiness for a surgical procedure.
Octave Va nte, a retired San Francisco firefighter of 53 years life, has never left the city limits. After 25 years on the force he recalls the great April 1906 earthquake blaze and its early morning hours, a highlight among his many firefighting experiences.
The veteran firefighter known as Babe Valente retired on a pension after 25 years of service, having earlier faced a Bay and Taylor streets blaze where his father’s death was noted amid citywide excitement. Also noted is the College of the Pacific in Stockton offering the first U.S. aviation degree.
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