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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1925
Page
8
Oberlin Feb 10 The Lorain County Bureau of Health reports three smallpox cases in Columbia Township School developed recently. Exposures are high, especially among the school band. A Sunday clinic vaccinated 45 mostly band members, and another clinic Monday vaccinated many more. Source of the epidemic is believed Norwalk.
The Oberlin order I O O F is remodeling the Sperry block on South Main to provide second floor club rooms and a third floor banquet and dance hall with reading rooms beneath. Completion is hoped for February 21 when the lodge meets with the North Wing Encampment of Cleveland.
Oberlin reports rumors that the Oberlin Kindergarten Training School will erect a new recitation building. The item notes the potential campaign context and local interest in future school facilities.
Students alumni and townspeople begin a fund drive for a new auditorium and building on Elm Street behind Huckins and Goodrich Houses. The senior class pledges 56 yearly for four years, juniors 36 yearly for three years, and alumnae 48 yearly for four years. If successful, the building may be ready in three years.
Oberlin reports 55 new pledges this week bringing total pledges to 188 and 472 seats in the college stadium drive. Of these, 56 pledges come from Oberlin residents totaling 117 seats as the campaign nears a safe pledge count, with student participation urged.
Mrs. Henry Pfaff leaves confinement at home on North Main Street after two weeks illness. Mrs. Harvey Ginrick visits her mother Mrs. Carrie Horton, also on North Main Street. The Oberlin Order Eastern Star plans a meeting in the Masonic hall on Wednesday. Wellington Grange to lecture before Oberlin Grange tonight at 7 30. Co C May William Peabody Chas Summers and Joseph Feaking join 49 Elyria I O O F members traveling to Toledo for first degree initiation. Oberlin Rabekahs plan a dance February 23 at the I O O F hall with Hazen’s orchestra of Lorain.
Advert describes influenza weakness and touts McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as the best health builder. It claims rapid strength return after illness and offers a 30 day trial with money back at Phillips Drug Store and local pharmacists.
Adele Garrison's serial reveals tension in a quiet home as the narrator cashes a bank check for Mother Graham and returns to a room where fear of unseen observers builds. The mother hints at danger beyond the rose garden while the narrator weighs venturing toward mysterious shrubbery.
Mesdames Electa Stone Wood and N F YWarper visited Mrs Albert Wolf at Elyria Memorial Hospital Sunday. Wolf, seriously ill for days, is expected to return home to Oberlin in about two weeks and is showing improved condition.
An old remedy touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as effective for loosening phlegm and soothing irritation from chest colds and coughs. The product is described as non narcotic, safe for children, and often stops severe coughs overnight, available at druggists.
The Penfield column notes the M E Ladies Aid will meet February 12 at K O T M hall with a circle serving dinner. Local groups report social events, new members in Grange and Farm Bureau, nurses course progress, and a standout Stork visit. Families welcome visitors and upcoming meetings are listed.
A vintage puzzle item describes a pictorial crossword with across and down words. It lists running across clues including where the artist sketched the picture and a bird, plus another word for country, while running down clues reference the picture and a missing quotation word about waves and coast.
The Woman's Missionary Society will gather with Mrs. E. Burrer on West Ridge Thursday afternoon February 12. A tureen supper will be served. Local residents visited friends and relatives in nearby Elyria Oberlin Amherst and Cleveland areas.
Mrs. Verbena Carpenter recalls monthly troubles and postnatal displacement before using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. After treatment she regained strength, bore five children, and now handles all housework and tasks without illness.
The gathering at a Pittsfield area farm included Mr and Mrs Newton Bechtel of Middle Ridge and many relatives from Amherst Elyria and nearby towns. Attendees cited are Mrs Harvey Hall Carl Fowl and son, Miss Mabel Dehn, and others. The event featured refreshments and an annual election occurred.
Carek Florist offers quality funeral flowers with competitive prices and fast service. Wire delivery to all parts of the world within a few hours.
Miss Maxine Haist spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dehn.
A garbled advertisement claims Marmola Tablets aid reduction and fat loss with steady use. It touts a clever actress as a user and says Marmola Prescription costs one dollar a box with orders from Marmola Co Detroit Michigan.
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