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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1929

Page

6

Wall Street Stocks Plunge Amid Broad Market Woes

New York February 8 Traders plan closing to adjust to sudden Wall Street downturn. Losses reach about 200 million on yesterday's exchange sales as concerns mount over rate rises, gold movements, and Federal Reserve actions. Pierre S. Du Pont resigns GM chair, Gammot Du Pont named to vacancy.

New York Wall Street the Stock Exchange Pierre S. du Pont General Motors Gammot du Pont London Federal Reserve Board

Measles Spreads in Oberlin Schools Report

Dr C D Barrett Oberlin county health commissioner announces a measles epidemic in Oberlin with 32 public school students confined. First case occurred earlier in the outbreak. Public health authorities warn residents of contagious illness in the community.

Oberlin C. D. Barrett

Contagion Report at Pleasant Street School

Barrett reports that a child from Elyria introduced the contagion at the Pleasant Street School. One case occurred last week, but fears grow that exposure among students could trigger more infections. parents urged to keep children home at the slightest signs of illness.

Barrett Elyria Pleasant Street

Pro Arte String Quartet Opens Semester Recital

The Pro Arte string quartet will open the second semester artist recital course with a concert next Tuesday at 7 50 p m in Finney chapel. The quartet features Messrs Onnon Halleaux Prevost and Maas and will perform both classical and modern works including Debussy and Ravel.

Pro Arte String Quartet Finney Chapel Messrs. Onnon Halleaux Prevost Maas Debussy Ravel

Indians Face Fremont In Fourth League Clash Tonight

The high school team meets Fremont the league leaders in a tough test after Fremont’s narrow one point win over Sandusky last week. Fremont is regarded as one of the strongest opponents on the Indians schedule.

Fremont Sandusky

Sunday in Oberlin headline luncheon stirs town

Billy Sunday visited Oberlin yesterday in an informal luncheon with about a dozen friends from Elyria. The event drew local attention but appeared to be a casual social gathering rather than a formal appearance.

Oberlin Billy Elyria

Oberlin Inn diners and local society notes

A report from Oberlin notes a midday dining at the Oberlin Inn yesterday at 12 30 when the evangelist enjoyed his repast but spoke little about Oberlin, calling it a very beautiful village. Dr James Austin Richards will speak at the W C A meeting Sunday at Warner hall at 8 16 on Religion and Action. The Odd Fellows social club held a dance with Eddie Schaefer’s Milan orchestra. At the Odd Fellows meeting candidates were given second and third degrees with refreshments. The Oberlin School of Commerce held a dance with Sunflower Girls of Elyria providing music. Mrs Lawrence matron of Talecott Hall has resumed duties at the college boarding house after two weeks of recovery.

James Austin Richards W.C. A Warner Ball Odd Fellows’ Soccial Club Eddie Schaefer Milan Odd Fellows Oberlin School of Commerce Sunflower Girls Elyria Lawrence Talecott Hall

Fannie Brice to Wed Billy Rose in City Hall

Actress Fannie Brice will marry songwriter Billy Rose today with Mayor James J. Walker performing the ceremony at City Hall. It is Brice's third marriage. Rose is known for songs including There's a Rainbow Round My Shoulder and Looking at the World Through Rose Colored Glasses.

Fannie Brice New York Billy Rose James J. Walker City Hall Miss Brice Rose

McNamee Here Tonight At Rialto Theatre

Graham McNamee, famed radio announcer, appears at the Rialto Theatre tonight without a microphone. Elyria Radio Dealers Association members display latest radio models and McNamee will share experiences and perform baritone solos from his early career.

Graham McNamee Elyria Rialto Theatre Elyria Radio Dealers’ Association McNamee

Brighton social notes and upcoming Victory Day program

Ray Green and sons Earl and Roy left for a three to four week visit in Florida. Mrs Ray Green and son Lyle and Mrs Wm Myers and son Ralph shopped in Norwalk Thursday. Mr and Mrs Albert Carpenter and daughter Gladys were Sunday dinner guests of their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Dean McClellan and attended church. W C T U announces Victory Day and Frances Willard program at the schoolhouse Wednesday Feb 13 with a special program. all are urged to attend.

Brighton Ray Green Earl Roy Florida Lyle Wm. Myers Ralph Norwalk Albert Carpenter Gladys Dean McClellan Frances Willard

Local families gather for weekend visits and church services

Joe Yocum and son Elroy of Maxsil­lon visited Saturday and Sunday with sister and husband Mr and Mrs Walter Mosher and mother Mrs Kate Yocun. Mr and Mrs Sam Garber and family of Canton spent the weekend with sister Mr and Mrs C S Strout. Leon Stone of Spencer and Richard Watters with family plus Mr and Mrs O Coats and son Donald of Wellington called on Forrest Matcham and family. Erwin Grills and family of Norwalk were guests at Ray Green’s Saturday and Sunday. Bert Smalley and Clair Goss attended Billy Sunday services Sunday evening and Sergeant York services Monday evening.

Joe Yocum Elroy Maxsillon Walter Mosher Kate Yocun Sam Garber Canton C. S. Strout Leon Stone Spencer Richard Watters

Community News Notes from Local Families Visit Wellington

Mrs. A N Searles has been ill. Dwight Seeley and son visited Mr and Mrs Rex Rowell and family in Wellington. Also, Mr and Mrs Charles Beiley spent Sunday with Rex Rowell and family.

A. N. Searles Dwight Seeley and Son Charles Beeley Rex Rowell Wellington

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