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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1922
Page
5
A telegraph dispatch reports at the conference in Jondon that the Ruse accepts to recognize Russia debts. In New York John Ormack the Irish tenor remains in danger but is improving according to Dr. Yoon Smith who oversees his condition. Dr. Smith says Ormack is not yet out of danger though he is in a frail state.
Ohio streams weaken from time to Dayton as the worst floods spread across Wheeling and Clarksburg areas. The Ohio River at Sewage grows to near flood stage with rising levels, three tenths of a foot per hour, and authorities warn of continued rise and transportation disruptions.
A testimonial from Mrs. Petersen of Jasper Minnesota praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from menstrual pains backache and nervous symptoms. The letter claims improved work capacity and urges others to try the product during the Change of Life era.
Oberlin Easter programs feature special music across churches. Sunrise 6 to 6:30 a.m. at the Methodist auditorium with organ and double quartet, followed by an 11 a.m. Methodist service. Episcopal services at 7, 11, and 4 with full choral Holy Communion. Other churches host cantatas and sermons, urging large Easter attendance.
CHR IST EPISCOPAL South Main Street Rev Louis E B Daniels rector 7 00 a m Holy Communion 11 00 a m Holy Communion and sermon Morning session of church school omitted Christian Science Society 19 North Main Street Squire building 945 a m Sunday school 11 00 a m Morning service 8 p m Wednesday testimonial meeting Reading room reopens Tuesday and Friday afternoons with specified hours
Admissions include Edward Buck Martha Raemer and Loretta Edwards from Wellington Lakewood and Marjorie Raemer. Discharges list Ruth Klause Marion Hayden Bertha Melcher. A baby girl born April 13 to Mr and Mrs Sullivan weighing four and a half pounds and a baby boy weighing six pounds and a half. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Beginning Sunday Cecil B De Mille’s Fool’s Paradise starring cast at Grand Theater.
The American Legion has moved its Grange hall meetings to rooms above Sperry Locke's grocery store with the same schedule. A gospel service and Bible study will be held at 3 PM Sunday. A prayer meeting follows Wednesday night. Prof. J F Mack discusses “The Younger Generation” at 9:45 AM Sunday in Finney chapel. all men are invited.
Ross Gunn visits West Lorain Street relatives while Mrs. Murphy travels to Defiance for Easter. Prof and Mrs Kimball host Richard from Yale during spring break. Inventive guest list includes Miss Mary Marshall and Mrs Marshall from New Brunswick. Various locals host or visit in Oberlin with musicians and professors highlighted.
Miss Stella Marie Graves of the class of 1922 will present a song recital in Warner concert hall on Monday evening in Oberlin. She is assisted by Dr. Andrews and Mr. Kessler with Miss Daphine Kimball as accompanist. The program includes Bach and Brahms works along with Schumann Massenet Rachmaninoff and Dorak pieces.
Oberlin clubs post a busy slate from April 16 to 21. Women’s groups at United church, Childs Conservation League, Woman’s Club departments, and Masonic orders set meetings across multiple streets, with talks by Miss Mc Laughlin and Mrs. A. G. Comings and church sewing for Oberlin hospital.
The Masonic Lodge of Oberlin held inspection night with Lorain Wellington Elyria and Kipton Lodges represented. Inspector Sharp of Cleveland attended as 130 Masons sat down to dinner at 6 30 prepared by the Eastern Star ladies.
Oberlin officials impose a ban on shooting air rifles within the city after residents complain of bee-like stings. Mayor receives reports from concerned citizens as youths using air rifles are located. Also dated notes report Mrs Don Morrison traveling to Detroit and her mother Mrs C G Schoeffel meeting with a serious accident.
Wellington churches announce elaborate Easter preparations. Rev Doctor Recard returns to the Congregational pulpit Easter morning after illness. M E church holds baptism and reception of new members. Easter cantata Victory led by W H Cole choir of forty at 7 30 PM. Church of Christ hosts Evangelists Boden and Rosner. Baptist church features morning program and J G Ford sermon with Lottie Pond music. Miss Plomence Ford to sing at evening. Wellington locals report illness and Easter travel news.
Miss Margaret Plummer, 19, of Mansfield, is at Marion City Hospital after swallowing mercury poison with suicidal intent following a quarrel with her lover. Police and doctors report the slow acting poison was taken last Wednesday.
Bryan argues that lawless elements aim to control Congress and block funding for the Volstead Act rather than repeal it. He links crime waves to prohibition as an after effects of war, noting world crime is broader and will take time to settle. He dismisses any chance of light wine and beer returning.
Amherst council approves a bill board ordinance modeled on Lorain and Elyria rules. Boards must be 2 to 3 feet high, under 11 feet 6 inches, at least 50 feet from doorways, and wind rated. violators face up to 500 dollars fine and must remove noncompliant signs by June 1. Also notes sewer concerns on Elyria avenue and baby Dudock funeral locally.
Nelson Ludwig called on Lorain friends yesterday while John Brace attended a Scotch dance in Elyria. O H Baker left for Chillicothe to visit his daughter Mrs Clarence Kern. A R Tolhurst Edward Hough and Harry Lemuler attended the Masonic lodge inspection in Lorain. Thomas Latindon of Elyria was an Amherst visitor on business. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs William Ehrman at the hospital Friday.
Fresh produce and animal products listed with per unit or per pound prices. Includes apples per bushel home grown at 92.50, onions 9.50 to 16.00, cabbages 21 to 24 cents, hot house items at 3.50, and potatoes 2.75 to 3.25 per sack. Also notes on butter 41 to 43 cents, prints 2.00, and sweet potatoes 1.20 to 1.35 per hamper.
New York April 15 stock roundup shows government and rail bonds steady. Liberty bonds end trading with prices for 1 2s 99.34 second 4s 99.60 first 4 1 45 99.94 second 4 1 4s 99.74 third 4 1 4s 99.94 fourth 41 45 99.92 victory 33 48 100.62 and victory 4 3 48 100.74.
The Weather Bureau forecast unsettled mild and showery conditions in the Ohio Valley at the week start and again Friday or Sunday, with normal temperatures. The Great Lakes region faces unsettled weather and rains early in the week and again Friday or Saturday, otherwise fair and cool.
Mrs. E C Miller and others visit Kipton at the Bickels home. Mrs Albert Williams hosts Sewing Club on Chestnut street with lunch for eight. Wm Little return from Daytona Beach to West Broad street. Miss Petkosh back at Notre Dame Convent after visit with Mrs S W Moore. Miss McNulty visiting Mr and Mrs E J Stankard. Ralph Gibson and parents arrive for a week visit from Cleveland. Mrs Frank of Park View Court visiting Sandusky. Dorothy Clark ill at 712 Hast avenues. Major Southam ill at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington DC. Martin Roberts studying at Bliss Electric School.
Washington visited him recently. Jerry Peterson of Walnutstreat is seriously ill at Memorial hospital. The Thimble Club is entertained Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. A. R. Agate’s home. Mrs. E. J. Stang of Lorain returns home today. Dorothy Ridgway studies at Mechanics Institute of Rochester New York and spends Easter with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Ridgway welcome Easter at Fifth Street. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rawley return from visits in Strongsville Penfield and Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hines will be over Sunday with cousin H. N. Hines of Wellington. Mrs. Ella Savage leaves for Monroe Michigan. She accompanies Misses Maxine Sprague and Helen Robbins home. Mrs. B. E. Curtis returns to LaGrange after visiting here. Mr. and Mrs. Rawson E. Stark welcome a seven pound son.
This morning at St Luke's Hospital in Cleveland Irene Bogart, a resident of the city, married Mr Stark shortly after her name change following the marriage.
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