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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1926
Page
13
Fifteen men stranded on a tiny Bering Straits island since 1915 learned of the czar’s overthrow, the Bolshevik revolution, and Russia’s postwar government when the Soviet cruiser Vorovski arrived. They survived ten years by hunting, fishing, and building snow shelters, later brought to the mainland.
Amherst entries recap a birthday party for Mrs. A Young at Church Street with games and socializing attended by dozens of local women. Activities include 500 Club hosted by Jensix McLain, Joyfoot Club birthday celebration for Gertrude Kreeger, and Woman's Home Missionary Society gathering at Brownhelm Church led by N. E. B. Escott. Lorain Co P T A Council held sessions with speakers and music before returning to Amherst. A. W. Rahl notes Amherst residents Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Rahl in Tampa and planning a Florida winter stay in Orlando.
A distinguished figure, BR. V. Pierce, is celebrated for political and professional achievements. The article praises his Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and stomach remedy, claiming it clears skin and improves complexion through enhanced blood supply.
Brownhelm Independents defeated the Darek Flowers quintet from Lorain 6-35 at their gym in Amherst. The fast, exciting game followed a previous win by Careks, marking a second meeting in one week.
Western Adjustment Company agents visited Oberlin to assess the Haylor Book Store after a week old fire. Loss put at about 25000 with 16000 insured. store deemed total loss. Salvage rights granted. rebuild hoped within sixty days. Hill's Clothing Store loss pending. Auto Club discusses street openings and club improvements at annual meeting. Mrs. Freeman and two children visit from Vancouver. mission work in Sumatra planned. Various club talks on Shakespeare heroines and a recital course announced. A card party planned by the Oberlin Business Women's Club.
A corner stone autograph of Button Gwinnett, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, sold for 22500 to Dr. A W Rosenbach, setting a record price. The item is described as one of nineteen existing signatures in American history.
The U S army’s RS-1 semi rigid dirigible passes initial tests and readiness for service. It claims largest size among US semi rigid craft, about one third larger than peers but still far smaller than the Navy’s massive rigid ship Los Angeles. Photos show RS-1 at Scott Field Illinois with a view of the control car.
An early report details a deadly hotel fire in Louisiana causing nine deaths. Investigators are assessing the blaze as authorities urge caution for guests and staff, while fire crews work to control hotspots and determine a cause.
Jan 20 reports John Smith homebound with inflammatory rheumatism. Many residents visit relatives and friends in Elyria and nearby towns. The Farmers Institute sets at North Haton church Jan 22–23 with dinner by Ladies Aid. several families host gatherings and attend card parties and dinners throughout the week.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dent and son Allan of Cleveland spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Dent. Edwin Jungeberg of Berea is visiting at the home of his parents. Nick Slife hosted his daughter Mrs George Roth. Jesse Seeley visited Lorain. A Seeley family Fred Tran family and Mr and Mrs John Mohler visited J Chambers in Eaton. Mrs Fred Hornby and Mrs George Roth were ill. Mrs Konieski of Elyria wintered with daughter Mrs Will Jungeberg. Stillman Howard and sons and Fred Tran visited Horace Soward in Eaton.
A report notes Ed Strangler Lewis billed as the German champion during the first international tournament in New York featuring Hungary Regent Horthy discrediting. Robert Friedrich appears among participants as the wrestling scene presents political and athletic tensions.
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