Earthquake Oct La Poma Toll rises as 36 bodies found
In Salta Argentina on December 26 rescue teams braved rain and cold to recover 36 bodies from La Poma ruins after a major quake. Over 100 were injured as many homes collapsed and seven families perished in beds and bedrooms while an alert telegraph operator aided relief by relocating gear to an open field for outside communication.
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Salta
Argentina
la Poma
Argentine National Telegraph
Christmas Gatherings in Oberlin Chronicle
A long Oberlin social roundup describes Sunday visits, family gatherings, Grange events, and PTA programs. The piece notes multiple Oberlin residents hosting relatives from Elyria and Milan, Christmas gifts exchanges, a church exercise, and a Holiday tree celebration amid community life.
Joretta Dowling and the West Merchant’s Daughter
Joretta Dowling, daughter of a wealthy western merchant, seeks a costly match with shipbuilder Norman Willems while secretly loving Jim Nettor, a Gentieran inventor with a carburetor for force engines. Her mother pressures a wedding, Jim faces dismissal, a secret elopement plan unfolds on Catalina Island as a motor boat trip ends in a stalled, perilous attempt to reach shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joretta
Jim
Haven
Joretta Dowling
Ergeven
Norman Willems
Ian
Aeius
Crioxs
Dorettas
Jui
Norman
Petty
Catalina Island
Christmas Party for M FE Primary Department
Rey and Mrs Buchholz hosted the M FE primary Sunday school Christmas party at their Oberlin home on Saturday. Attendees included Mrs Theodore Breyler and son Donald Mrs Dale Piper and her sons Roger and Earl Jean Gibbons Richard Avery Ted Bullock Wallace Widdowson and Paul Brandt. Others visiting from Elyria and nearby towns attended church programs with a large audience at the Community church Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oberlin
Harley Telford
R. H. Keighley
Oberlin
Carl Schmitz
Chas. Davis
G. H. Dion
Arthur Dion
Wm. Peabody
Akron
J. J. Hacket
Finis C. Brown
Toledo
Sacred Heart Church
Dorothy Smith
Elyria
Michael Smith
Justin
WN Webber
Oberlin Grange Hall
F. J. Schmitz
C Justin
M. Smith
C D. Peabod
J. Emerich
R. E. Heath
James Laurie
N. Webber
J. Brackley
John
Fred Mitro
Mildred
Lucile Raab
Thelma Mann
O. Ges
C. Justin
Geo. Hf. Dion
Webber
Bradley
Crane Corners
Mrs Mitro
Miss Mildred
Lucile Read
Donald
Loretta Webber
Vivian Peabody
Bartholomew and Son
Andrew Laurie
Jim Laurie
Theodore Manns
Carlisle
G. R. Champney
Milan
Dion
Peter Nuefer
M. Wohleber
Santa
Pittsfield
Rey
Buchholz
M. FE
Theodore Breyler
Dale Piper
Roger and
Earl
Jean Gibbons
Richard Avery
Ted Bullock
Wallace Widdowson
Paul Brandt
Adam Beard
Wedding on the Beach to Santa Barbara Charm
Jim Norton and Joretta marry in Santa Barbara after a coast boat ride and a hurried ceremony. They move to a hotel for rest, plan a wedding breakfast, and face a new life together while the town events and local notices mix with holiday readings and social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Joretta
Mornigeg
Porter Beach
Santa Barbara
Jake
Sweatheart
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Quikamn
Retta
Edna Robb Webster
Sieber
Fiat
Catele
Ask the Home Service Food Stores
Ceylon
India
Home Owned
Home Operated
Jake White
Morton
Cc Kitchen Klenzer
THE
Page Dairy CO
Rlu Kress Kpress
Amais
A. G. Hithgate Co
Ohio
Santa Claus
Leon Beard
Kenry Beard
Elyna
Dewey Beard
Wellington
Henry Kruger
Ir. E. Bartlett
Charlies Dirlam
Dirlam
Grace Leatherman
Velma Whitney
Myron Brill
Fichart
Indiana
Louise Parks
Frank Kinsman
Wilma Whitney
Ruth
Alma Raloff
Grange Hall
Ross
Otis Worcester
Alonzo Norton
Cleve
James A. Norton
Phillip Norton
Dan Dimmick
Pittsburgh
George Cole
Etta Cole
Sullivan
Glenn Norton
Arthur McRoberts
Nell McRoberts
Siam
Metta Beard
Speadyver
St. Cloud
Fla
M. A. Campbell
Fred McRoberts
Detroit
Great Pyramid
Egypt
Mamoth
Darling
Macaroni Products
Morton’s Salt
Este
A.G. Highgate Co
West Avenue
Home Service Food
A. J. Abookire
Middle Ave
17Th St
Bilow
Korb & Bellingham
Cleveland St
Pat Molosky
Groceries & Meats
East Ave
Harry Poldlack
River St
Pillsbury’s Best Flour
Itchen
Virginia
Os Broan ST
Srrhwess
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