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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1929

Page

3

Women Aim At Targets At Vandalia Grand American Handicap

In Vandalia, Aug 23, amid intermittent rain and brilliant electrical displays, shooters prepared for the Grand American handicap. John B Fontaine of Philadelphia won yesterday with 99 of 100, with L A Ludwig of St Benedict Ia second at 98. Among today's contestants were many women led by Mrs Norman Tillig of Houston who scored 96. Eunice Haggard of Winnchester Ky was second with 84. The event’s handicap distances ranged from 16 to 25 yards.

Amateur Trapshoot Association John B. Fontaine Philadelphia L. A. Ludwig St. Benedict Norman ‘Tillvg Houston Texas Miss Eunice Haggard Winnchester

Immortality Theme to Open Mackey Sermon Series

Rev William Kemper Mackey of Columbia Methodist unveils Sunday services on August 25 with a 9 45 a m worship and a sermon series titled The Immortality Of The Soul The morning subject asks Immortality Shall We Know Each Other In Heaven The program includes special choir music and offertory solos, with Sunday School at 11 a m and classes for all ages Other church meetings follow later in the week as Centennial Committee on Aug 27 and Board of Stewards with the minister on Aug 26 and 28 respectively

William Kemper Mackey Columbia Methodist Church W. K. Mackey Marion Jasper Mackey Jay E. Jasper Board of Stewards

Constantine's poll tax shift blamed for fall of Rome

Historians argue that replacing tithes and excises with a universal poll tax crippled the Roman state. Provinces suffered under publicans and grew inclined to seek alliance with barbarians, accelerating decline.

Constantine

Women of the Tauregs Esteemed For Freedom Versus European Women

Travelers note the Taureg women are held in high esteem within their Sahara community, seen as more free and liberated than many women in Europe, sparking discussions on gender roles and faith.

Europe

Graf Zeppelin Sets Pace in World Circumnavigation Feat

Graf Zeppelin races to a possible globe girdling record amid August skies. The voyage traces over Europe, the Atlantic, Pacific, and Asia as the airship nears new territories, with historical notes on Magellan, Verne, Nellie Bly, and later record holders advancing the era of aerial exploration. More than $41,000,000 will be spent in New York on Federal building projects.

Ferdinand Magellan Earth Magellan Seville Spain Jules Verne France Verne Phileas Fogg Jules Nellie Bly Nellie Henry Frederick Andre Jaeger-Schmidt John Mears Greater New York

Chevrolet Six Expands Color Range at No Extra Cost

In line with progressive policies, Chevrolet introduces the new Chevrolet Six with a wide variety of colors at no surcharge. The launch emphasizes affordable customization as the model reaches record-breaking heights of success.

Chevrolet

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