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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1930
Page
4
1814 marks Norway’s declaration of independence from Sweden. The entry notes the event as a historic shift in Nordic governance, referencing the fledgling national identity and its early relations with Sweden.
Elyria voices relief as Captain Meyers, the city’s longest serving officer with 33 years on the force, returns after three operations since November. He endured life threatening illness, received a flood transfusion from Foster Diriam, and is expected back with the department soon.
The former West Point cadet Christian K Cagle seeks resignation to take a football coaching job and offers from firms with pay higher than a major general. He married two years ago contrary to academy rules, and the resignation demand follows. The piece argues the government and taxpayers funded his training, yet he failed to meet the service obligations.
Col Theodore Roosevelt, governor of Porto Rico, appeals in Washington for urgent aid as health conditions deteriorate. Sixty percent of children are undernourished and 40,000 natives face tuberculosis with a death rate 4.5 times higher than the U.S. He frames the request as a humane investment in the island's future, noting decades of American enforcement and to complete required improvements.
A congressional candidate proposes a golf course on every farm as farm relief a plan meant to divert land from production and provide recreation. The writer questions farmers interest noting they already get exercise and profit from hoeing and combining tasks.
Secretary of Commerce Robert Lamont discusses price stability and the small margin between supply and demand. He predicts surplus absorption will quicken and prices will stabilize as consumption grows, noting overproduction is unlikely to persist with continued population growth and demand for goods and services.
A lively crowd packed the streets as The Kite was in town today. Residents described the scene as bustling and unusually crowded, with chatter and foot traffic filling storefronts throughout the afternoon.
John Penn, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, is noted among today’s anniversaries in a North Carolina context. The piece reflects on his role in early American history and commemorates his contributions.
The write up presents a loving agreeable person seeking happiness in daily routine. Portions of the day bring power and authority under good aspects, with a potential for an arbitrary spirit that may clash with a general tolerance.
Arrangements have been completed for the annual sale of Buddy poppies in Elyria by Elyria Post 1079 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Funds support relief and welfare for ex service men and dependents, with a portion aiding the Ohio VFW National Home for Widows and Orphans at Eaton Rapids Michigan. The program, begun in 1923, provides poppies made by disabled veterans for care and development of children until maturity.
The notice lists J Theodore Marriner chief of Western European affairs born in Portland Maine three score years ago Roy A Young governor of the Federal Reserve Board born in Marquette Michigan forty eight years ago Dr John W Abercrombie eminent Alabama educator born in St Clair County sixty four years ago and King Alfonso XIII of Spain born forty four years ago.
The VFW and allied posts urge Elyria residents to buy the Buddy poppies and support the Poppy Relief Fund to aid comrades and dependents. Parade leads to Brownhelm cemetery with veterans from every American War. State encampment in Lorain June 26-28 expected large turnout.
The whaling industry in the Southern seas contributing to the Antarctic region is valued at about 55 million dollars annually.
The Days News reports Majestic Radios will raise prices by $10 on all models except Model 92 starting June 1 amid market shifts since last fall. It highlights Amos and Andy on a new Victor record, Jesse Crawford’s organ work with Mrs. Crawford, and a slate of new dance records. The piece also notes Gerald Frank’s appointment as county supervisor of music, DeVry projectors, Victrola trade-ins, and in-store demonstrations plus a wide range of consumer goods from paint to golf equipment and appliances.
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