Oberlin College Aims with Debates and Arts Programs
The Oberlin College schedule features a Wilde farce The Importance of Being Earnest in Warner Hall with two evenings of performances. A Monday debate at Finney Chapel weighs the Ireland independence question with speakers from Cleveland and Boston. An International Night program follows on Saturday, plus an April 30 operetta Jack and the Bean Stalk by the combined Glee Clubs.
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Warner Hall
Oscar Wilde
Wilde
France
Ireland
Engand
Finney Chapel
Liberal Club
W. F. Dickens-Lewis
Cleveland
Thomas H. Mahoney
Boston
Mahoney
Friends of Irish Freedom
Cohnlon
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Irish Movement For Freedom
Cuba
America
Fullerton
Cosmopolitan Club
Conservatory Orchestra
Maitland
Oberlin High School
Jack and
van Dorn Sickee
George Hubbard
P. D. Shermian
Baseball and weather notes from the Sauonat League card
Philadelphia plays New York as a stormy forecast colors the slate with rain in several matches. Boston visits Brooklyn, Cincinnati targets Pittsburgh, Chicago heads to St Louis, and New York meets Philadelphia in an American League clash at 3 p.m. The notes add a plant sale teaser from Heroes Floral Co at 332 Broad Street.
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Philadelphia
New York
Ilain Oo
Boston
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Chicago
St. Louie
Ofceeh
Heroes Floral Co
Broad Street
Nationalities in Americanization classes 1920 21
The Americanization Association reports 127 students across Factory 5 Ridge Street Hamilton Settlement Gates and Settlement House schools. 90 highest attendance, 2 perfect, 28 returning from 1919 1920. Nationalities include Austrian Bohemian Hungarian Italian Russian Ukrainian Polish Jews and others. Fees and citizenship talks noted. events featured citizenship talks by C L Williams and Supt F M Shellen.
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Factory
Hamilton and Settlement School
Ridge Street
Hamilton
Settlement House
Gates
The
Americanization Association
A D. Adams
L. BE. Welton
A. D. Veteosk
Agnes Duffy
F. D D. Whitteley
Clare Friday
Mary Byam
Ralph Wood
D. Bailey
Edith G. Charles Snoble
C. W. Koppes
Robert S. Wood
Naomi Ashbrook
Assyram
Argentina
Alexander Luger
John Stiehle
C.L Williams
MM. Shellen
Fhe
Ridgs
Hra
America
Judge, Gates
Stolen Hoover Case Tangles Wellington Sales Ring
A Wellington incident centers on a thief posing as a vacuum cleaner salesman from Chin Tuick who stole a Hoover from Mr. Smith and fled to Elyria. Police search after a carload of Hoovers was reported stolen at New London, with the trickster described by a prospective customer. Grace Smith hosts Entra Nouns girls for a life dance decoration session.
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Mr. Smith
Hoover Company
Dickason Hardway Company
Andrews Hotel
Chin Tuick Company
Smithhorne
Tickason
New London
Wellington
Smith
Mr. Stranger
Elyria
Grace Smith
Miss Smith
Loyalty Meeting Opens County Tour in Elyria
The Lorain County Christian Endeavor Alumni Fellowship held its annual banquet at First Congregational Church Friday, kicking off a state loyalty tour across Friday to Sunday. Attendees heard toasts on loyalty themes led by a local roster, with Elwood Bowser presenting on the Alumni’s finances and Rowsey delivering a Youths Crusade address.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Christian Endeavor
First Congregational Church
Ohio
Alien Coven
George Houserman
Ruth Gates
W. L. Wilson
Margaret Snyder
Margery Cow
Othera
George Day
Elwood Bowser
Massa
Rowsey
Huckleberry Finn Screening Aids Y W C A Fund
The Lo-Net theater will show Huckleberry Finn Tuesday night to benefit the Y W C A of the high school. Ticket sellers report strong interest as the crowd awaits a special picture and supports a worthy cause.
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A. Benefi
Fowel
Local Family Moves Into New Courtland Street Home
Mrs. Foote and her daughter Doro are moving into their new home on Courtland Street. K. Warner is hospitalized with two broken ribs after a chair caused him to fall and strike his side.
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Foote
Dorothy
Courtland Street
K. Warner
Famine Fund Dinner Nets $880 for Relief Efforts
Elyria reports proceeds from a China famine relief benefit dinner held in the Gates room at First Congregational Church totaling 550.00 cash plus special offerings bringing the total to 880.00. Mrs A L Stark chaired a successful committee. music by Mrs Mosser Mr Terry and accompaniments by Mr Anderson Mrs Terry.
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Elyria
China
Gates
First Congregational Church
A. L. Stark
Mosser
Terry
Anderson
Eastern Heights
W. J. Sharp
Young People’s Department
First Church School
New Building Company Formed in Lorain
A new building company the People's Savings Building Company received a charter from the secretary of state at Columbus with capital stock of 78 000. Stockholders plan a Tuesday meeting at the People's Savings Bank to elect a board and officers. Directors include F A Braun and I A Burnett of the local bank and a prominent contractor, amid plans for a large Broadway block to house Pennie's Bank and offices.
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Lorain
People’s Savings Building Company
People’s Savings Bank
Concern For Organization
Columnbus
F. A. Braun
I. A. Burnett
Infant George Edward Pierce Rites Held in Lorain
Funeral services for George Edward infant son of Mr and Mrs Sylvanter W Pierce were held at 3 PM in George B Wickens company parlors at Broadway and 8th Street Lorain. The Rev C L Hauger pastor of First Methodist Episcopal church officiated and burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
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Lorain
George Edward
Sylvanter W. Pierce
Broadway
8Th Street
George B. Wickens Company
C. L. Hauger
Episcopal Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Probate Court Entries Highlight Local Wills and Appointments
Probate court week notes show the will of Alexander R Brewster of North Ridgeville opened for probate. Masters named administrator of Heman Atger estate in Grafton. Mary Hendgas will trust remains admitted. Catherine Perry named executrix. Charles Foss named guardian for Clarener John and Carl Foss of Elyria. Bond set at 1290. Joseph Avete seeks guardianship for Steve Jackotich of Lorain.
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Elyria
Alexander R Brewster
North Ridgeville
CO. O. Masters
Heman Atger
Grafton
Mary Hendgas
State of
Catherine Perry
Charles Foss
Clarener
John
Carl Foss
Joseph Avete
Steve Jackotich
Lorain
Dayton Police Hold Suspect in Detroit Theft Case
Ben Robins alias Harris and Sovinsky was arrested at a Dayton hotel and held for a Detroit theft charge. Police found 3300 dollars believed stolen by him in his possession.
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Dayvton
Detroit
Dayton
Ben Robins
Harris
Sovinsky
Burgears Steal Candy From Local Grocer
A break in at 1760 Hamilton Avenue grocery store in Lorain last night led to theft of cookies and candy. Police report suggests juvenile suspects, with entry by broken rear window and investigation ongoing.
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Lorain
Pgma Groco
Hamilton Avenue
Hill
Lorain Brotherhood Class Plans Group Photo Sunday
The Church of Christ Brotherhood class with 196 members will pose for a group photograph in front of the church edifice after Sabbath school on Sunday morning. Rev. L. O. Newcomery serves as teacher.
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Lorain
Brotherhood
Church of Christ
L. O. Newcomery
Hart to Fight Keefe in Short Order at Lorain
Hart faces Walter Keefe in a main event at Lorain after securing more than a score of offers for the fifth calendar bout. The bout headlines Hart as a rising contender who has climbed the ladder with recent wins and earned a reputation for a hard hitting, clean style admired by fans.
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Lorain
Alex Hart
Sebring
Walter Keefé
Fran
Grass
Alex
Istic
Wet
Hart Iz
Oberlin Athlete Fred Martin Named Wesleyan Head Coach
Oberlin alumnus Fred Martin has been appointed head coach of football at Wesleyan University in Middletown Conn. He has served as assistant coach and coached track and boxing since 1929. Martin captained Oberlin teams and starred as lineman and halfback on the 1913 squad. He also led Oberlin track and football at Oberlin High School and QOHS, where he captained the 1912 championship team.
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Oberlin
Fred Martin
Wesleyan University
Mid- Gieina
Conn
Wesleran
Martin
Ife
Oberlin High
Pain
QO. H. S
Kauff Seeks Quick Return to Giants After Trial
Benny Kauff, star center fielder for the New York Giants, expects a speedy return to center field. He faces a trial on charges of purchasing a stolen automobile, with him asserting the case is ridiculous and that he can disprove the allegations within days.
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New York
Benny Kauff
Giants
Kauff
Water Main Burst Delays Lexington Ave Subway
A broken water main on Lafayette Street halted service on the Lexington Avenue line in New York, tying up thousands of commuters on April 23 as the subway system grounded to a standstill during the morning rush.
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N. Y
New York
Lexington Avenue
Lafayette Street
Kilbane Offered $35,000 to Fight Chaney for Title
Cleveland promoter Matt J. Hinkel offered featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane $35,000 to defend the title against Andy Chaney of New York. The offer requires a 13 round decision and a venue to be named by Hinkel, likely Dunn Field. Kilbane is considering the proposal.
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Cleveland
Johnny Kilbane
Andy Chaney
New York
Matt J. Hinkel
Hinkei
Dunn Field
Kilbane
Baseball Recap: Home Runs Spur Giants and Indians
Tagbing the bases highlights include UY George Kelly and Earl Smith homering for the Giants in a win over Wild Donovan, Elmer Smith and Tris Speaker powering the Indians past St Louis, Babe Ruth homering for Philadelphia, and the Athletics routing Hart as the Yanks stumble. Tommy Griffiths drives Brooklyn past Boston with a double and a triple, Zinn dominates for Pittsburgh in a fifth straight win over Cincinnati, plus weather impacts on three more games.
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George Kelly
Earl Smith
Giants
Wild Donovan
Phillag
Elmer Smith
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Indians
St. Louis
Babe Ruth
Philadelphia
Yanks
Athletics
Hart
Tommy Griffith
Joe Oeschger
Brooklyn
Boston
Zinn
Pittsburg Pirates
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Reds
Lorain Chronicle Telegram Tops Times-Herald In City Game
Lorain Chronicle Telegram beat Times-Herald 24 to 5 in a morning baseball game at City Park. The heavy field and cloudy weather drew a sizable crowd as CT captain James Ryan led the team and TH captain F Burns commanded the visitors. Ray Herb supervised the event with J Cullitan as umpire, and Elyria Chronicle Telegram newsies observed the contest.
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Lorain
James Ryan
C.T. Boys
F. Burns
T.H
Ray Herb
Chronicle-Telegram
J. Cullitan
Fifth Street Fas
Elyria Chronicle-Telegram
Newsiea
Ohio State to host Northwestern in baseball clash
Columbus April 23 If rain does not disrupt play today the Ohio State University baseball team faces Northwestern University in a scheduled afternoon contest at Columbus.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Northwestern University
National League Baseball Results and College Scores
Pittsburgh tied Cincinnati 1 to Brooklyn 4, Boston defeated New York 9, Philadelphia 1, Chicago St Louis game rained out. Holy Cross 8 Boston University 0. West Virginia 7 beat Carnegie Tech 1. Virginia Military Institute 14 overwhelmed St Johns 10.
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Holy Cross
Boston University
West Virginia
Carnegie Tech
Virginia Military Institute
St. Johns
Yesterday's results in the American League
Baseball scores show Philadelphia 11 over Cleveland and St Louis 7. New York 4 defeats Cilergn Detroit Drain. Washington and Boston rain halted play.
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Cleveland
St. Louie
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
Washington
Today’s Games Expand Major League Action Across Cities
The schedule lists St. Louis at Cleveland, Detroit at Chicago, Washington at Boston, and New York at Philadelphia for today’s baseball slate, highlighting four matchups across the league.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Baseball pairings in National League schedule
National League matchups listed include Boston at Brooklyn, Philadelphia at New York, Cincinnati at Pittsburg, Chicago at St. Louis. The brief schedule outlines key league games across major teams without results.
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Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Jersey Justice Meets Cleveland Speed In Quick Guilty Plea
In Cleveland on April 23 George Johnson also known as Jones was found guilty of receiving stolen property. While awaiting transfer he learned of a new indictment for the same crime and pleaded guilty again before Judge James W Tarbell. Authorities note it is the first Ohio case where a sentence followed a conviction without a grand jury indictment.
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Cleveland
Jersey
George Johnson
Alias Jones
Johnson
James W. Tarbell
Ohio
Sunday Prohibitions on Shows and Alcohol by Clergymen
Lorain prohibits Sunday shows including jugglers acrobats rope dancing and minstrel acts held public or private with or without charge. Also bans baseball morning games and sale of spiritual liquors in or near venues. Violators face fines up to 100 dollars or up to six months in jail.
Belt line car wreck delays Lorain service
A Green car bound for Elyria misrouted at Reid avenue and 21st street struck the front of a belt line car at the Lorain intersection. The belt line car had discharged passengers, so no injuries occurred. Repairs were completed within an hour and the schedule resumed.
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Lorain
Oberlin Avenue
Elyria
Reid Avenue
21St Street
Lima man arrested on non-support warrant
Lima resident Louis Stevens, 38, was arrested last night at his rooming house on Reid Avenue by Detective C. C. Smith and a Lima officer after a warrant sworn by his wife charged him with non-support. He was taken to jail this afternoon. Stevens allegedly deserted his wife and several children.
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Lorain
Louis Stevens
Lima
Reid Avenue
C. C. Smith
Stevens
Floral Co Specials on Corn Beans and Peas
Special price on corn beans and peas in peek lots with fresh seed offered by He cock Floral Co. at 333 Broad Street.
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Hecock Floral Co
Broad Street
Hobill-Gamble Wedding Solemnized at St Marys
Miss Alberta Leona Fitch Hobill and Mr William T Gamble were married at St Marys Church with Father Mooney officiating. Rose Kirkbride sang Ave Maria and attendants included maid of honor Elizabeth Miller. After a breakfast, the couple left for Chicago and will reside with the bride’s parents. Both are Elyria High School graduates.
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St. Mary's Church
Alberta Leona Fitch Hobill
G. R. Hobill
William T. Gamble
R. W. Gamble
Mooney
Elizabeth Miller
After Gamble
Chicago
Elyria High School
Eight Children Faint At Skeleton First Aid Talk
In Elyria at McKinley school, Public Health Nurse Miss Miskell described ghastly skeletal details during a first aid lecture. One pupil fainted and seven more followed as she illustrated the bloody accident scene prompting an abridged talk.
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Elyria
McKinley
Miss Miskell
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