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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1924
Page
7
IS FROM OUR SUBURBS Berlin reports on W H Chapin recounting Tokio after the September fire. He shows pictures of eight hundred burned street cars and streets full of dead bodies. Coleman, in Japan fifteen years, lectures in the U S under World Sunday Serwol Aid teas Noise.
Fragments describe church school meetings on February 18 with two periods for lectures led by Rev. Vander, Stetson, and Grover on topics Religion and Music, Art, Literature, Science, Life, Thought. Sessions include group discussions in Janees Hall and aim for large attendance.
Eighteen earthquakes rocked Japan over three weeks ending Sept. 24, according to Coleman of the National Sunday Association. He spoke at the Y M C A chapel last night with illustrated photos showing eighty five destroyed Japanese sites. The quakes centered about eighty miles from the coastal area described, highlighting the seismic impact.
An ad promoting Marmola prescription tablets as a remedy for weight loss touts quick fat reduction without dieting. It claims the tablets can be bought for three dollars per box from druggists or directly from the company at 4012 Woodward Ave. It urges customers to purchase promptly from distributors like West mber & Coal Co. for coal savings.
Oberlin Feb 18 Twelve new members joined the Oberlin Liberal Club after an open meeting. The group outlined a year long program debating world issues including the Bok Peace Plan. Future topics include Our Latin American Neighbors and the Monroe Doctrine, with final plans to form a Liberal Platform and nominate a presidential candidate at the May 29 meeting. Ohio leads in exporting college students with Oberlin drawing 55 percent from outside the state and 100 from abroad.
Wellington February 18 The IM. E. church of Pittsfield has been remodeled with a added basement larger Sunday school rooms and redecorated interior. The dedication was conducted by Rev Storms of Berea College with enthusiastic crowds and over 1590 raised to near extinguish church debt. Music featured Miss Gertrude Dibble and Walter Cole. A celebratory banquet follows tonight. Rev Evans pastor and Pittsfield community praise the work.
Miss Helen Watts hosted a Leap Year and Valentine party in Wellington on February 1. Thirty guests attended with games and contests. prizes went to Carl Grose Hester Whheck Sylvia Glenn Dorothy Barnes and Russel Sage. Guest of honor was Miss Charlotte Rowland of Lodi Ohio. Dainty Valentine refreshments served. English Night observed February 18 as Dr Jan Hannah of Oberlin College gave an address at the Church of Christ.
Thousands join a Yo Protesto parade in Manila protesting territorial government and the American Chamber of Commerce. The event is part of a large propaganda plan funded by a government body. Leader Aranuel Quezon, Philippine senate president, commands strong support among Spanish-heritage Filipinos.
A playful column reflects on Squire J. K. McClung’s dream from Saturday night and a German humorist visiting the U.S. to study American joke culture. It weaves in a prize letter about living on $500 a year, a Munsey reference, and a quirky note on tax questions and Ford’s waste-cutting dispatch from Detroit.
Charles Beecher Warren of Detroit has given up his envoy post to Japan for business but has been urged by President Coolidge to serve as ambassador to Mexico. He helped form the commission that assessed whether the Obregon government deserved U S recognition.
Tomorrow morning the Oberlin School of Religion will address the Congregational school. Mgr. Bunker, born in South Africa to missionary parents, is noted in the context.
The probate docket shows £. K. Stannard appointed administrator for the estate of Sarah Stannard of Wellington with bond set. The will of Burt Cutler of Elyria filed for probate. Horace Noe named administrator in another filing.
Bond of 3000 dollars posted for the estate of Eliza Wilder of Elyria. Will of Francis Miskovski of Oberlin filed for probate. Mary Ryenbauer named administrator of the estate of V J Nem.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold medical breakthrough for chronic coughs colds and lung issues. It promises soothing of inflamed membranes stopping irritation and eliminating germs that cause consumption with a guaranteed refund if relief is not achieved. Also notes credit terms and an Atlanta Ga address.
The probate docket lists Antone Szereyk of Lorain with a bond of 606 dollars for his will, George Dibble of Lorain with his will admitted to probate and bond of 500 dollars, and Elizabeth Dibble named executrix with the same bond amount, all filed in Lorain.
A new Class D baseball circuit is proposed for the coming season featuring Janesville Oshkosh Winona Madison and several other Wisconsin and Minnesota cities. The plan outlines a regional schedule and aims to expand opportunities for young players in the Midwest.
Mrs Ray N McIntire of Westboro Mass shares a photo and testimonial praising Father John's Medicine. Her six children reportedly use it for colds and building up, endorsed by a Dover NH doctor. The ad claims 68 years of success, safe for all ages with no alcohol or dangerous drugs.
In Wellington on Feb 18 funeral services were held at the late home for L. J. Richmond a Civil War veteran. A large display of flowers and many friends testified to the high esteem in which he was held in the community.
Wellington Beb 18 item notes a well attended Eagles dance with music by Rimbach's orchestra and a Masonic dance enjoyed. Home orchestra also played as Sidney Bunker of the Gradu- is mentioned among attendees.
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