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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1920
Page
6
The fragment describes nails masts and spars and the careful handling of the sail by crews aboard yachts Resolute Vanitie Shamrock II and others. It notes a diagram of common rigging references and a whispered exclamation about America failing to dispatch in wartime circumstances.
A long report recalls Oberlin College alumni events, honorary degrees awarded to William James Hutchins and Frank Pierrepont Graves, and a generous donor pledge. The piece notes membership efforts, the 1870 class anniversary, and remarks linking Oberlin’s service spirit to wartime ideals. Names include Merritt Starr, Ruth Itchie, Bobbie Murray Wilcox, and Jande Jenninger.
Over the past two days in Oberlin three weddings were held, including Elizabeth Greene and Theodore Lunt Preble. Details cover the ceremonies at Mrs. Johnson’s Forest Street home, the Preble family ties, and related social notes.
A collection of modern Chinese paintings is on exhibition in Oberlin from June 18. The display is organized by the Cleveland Art Museum and features works by noted Chinese artists.
Oberlin notices list twice weekly happenings: Prof and Mrs Charles Wager plan to sail for Italy July first with Mrs Wager visiting her mother in Red Banks New Jersey before departure. Numerous Oberlin residents entertain relatives and guests fromNapoleon Philadelphia New York City Hillsdale Mich Zanesville and Lorain County. some attend events and commencements while others plan travels and visits.
Mra Jesse Gerald Tyler and M. Ole of this city attend commencement. Tyler, class of 04 conservatory student, heads public school music in St. Louis and has won an honorary Bachelor of Music degree. He has a commission to compose a cantata on a Tabal Cain poem. He worked on his pieces last year and plans to continue this year. Professor Gehrkens and family leave for a summer home in Michigan. Oberlin Tire Shop on East College Street changes ownership to RR Reichard. Burklow retires but remains in the business with new proprietor.
Friday morning the sale of fine Kuppenheimer suits starts at the Robinson and Hancock Company store. See advertisement in this issue.
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