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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
2
Moet School hosts a Homecoming Day on Tuesday May 4 from 4 to 4:30 pm with a student exhibition open to the public. Mrs Symons of Kiniey School and teachers lead a gathering for parents and alumni, praising student progress and upcoming address by Dr Jaster on Gan Prevention.
Aquet meeting of school masters club was held here with teachers from throughout the county in attendance. Talks on taxation were heard, highlighting local school funding issues and potential reforms.
Mrs Wi McArren sails for England to visit sisters in Liverpool. Rev Dr W B Winters attends General Conference in Des Moines and serves on National Finance committee. Leon Berg and sister Miss Grady will visit sister Mrs James Lewis in Kipton. Notice of Nellie E Foot’s death in Germany recalled by Cleveland paper. she was sister to Mrs Chas Arthur Ely and aunt to William A Ely. Frank Todd, OSU senior, represents USA at international relay races in Philadelphia. Old Ladies' Home executive board to meet Tuesday. Mrs Louise Eschtruth visits sister Mrs Chas Mola in Sandusky. Mrs W G Sharp returns from Mt Clemens. Guests at Hon W G Sharp’s home include Mrs Clough, Miss Clough, Miss Katherine Locke. News on Frederick Pease birth in Harrisburg naming Francis Toplin Pease. Pease family formerly Margaret Brooks Faxon. Loa County Schoolmasters Club meeting with banquets and speeches on taxation and Smith One Per Cent law. educators seek relief repeal. Friendship Club “at home” day planned at YWCA parlors with program. Arthur Grieg and Mrs Morath among attendees in Cleveland. Parent Teachers Association of Chestnut Ridge to hold meeting and box social. dancing party by Lafolet club at Hik’s Hall. Mrs Liewllyn still bedridden amid limited improvement.
Miss Elnora Shafer of Dayton Ohio believes in wearing blue denim overalls to cut the HCS in social circles. She favors trimmings shown in the picture such as a fur collar and a vanity box to complete the ensemble.
New Jersey Supreme Court Justice signs order for a statewide recount of presidential primary votes for Johnson and Wood. Recount to start May 10 in five counties after $50,000 deposit by Johnson supporters to cover county board costs. aim to resolve alleged tabulation mistakes and allow possible early withdrawal if results stay unchanged.
New Port RIT May 1 An attack by ferocious cannibals of large stature and scanty clothing on Dr Hamilton Rice's Amazon exploring party is described in a letter from Chester Ober geographer. The expedition killed two cannibals and the rest fled. Mrs Rice formerly Mrs George D Wifener of Philadelphia accompanies the party.
Washington May 1 the organization of the society of American Military Engineers was announced here today by General Lansing II Beach chief of engineers United States Army The organization will include in its membership both officers and enlisted men who served in the engineering units during the war Local posts will be formed in various sections
New York May 1 The actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies shows they held 30 838 100 in excess of legal requirements This is a decrease of 4 712 550 from last week
A Summit reader from Oak Ridge Ave describes relief from menopause symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter cites hot flashes pain and sleep issues improving with the remedy and encourages others with warning symptoms to start treatment immediately.
In Newark on May 1 Associated Press notes Polly a big green parrot owned by Mrs Anna Brown grew jealous of the canaries’ mating. Polly laid five soft shelled eggs but bantam eggs were substituted and she hatched three chicks yesterday two died leaving one healthy chick. Mrs Brown wonders if the chick will learn to talk from its parent.
In a United States court ruling by Judge John R. Hazel on May 1 in Buffalo, the Lever Food Center Act provision against unjust and unreasonable charges was held constitutional in alleged profiteering cases.
The steam yacht Thelma, a top Sandusky Yacht Club pennant boat, will not be in commission this season. Owned by Commodore W. H Huntington of Elyria, the vessel is in Florida and will spend little time in the north. Fitting out began last week but orders were countermanded and the Thelma is back in East Sandusky quarters. Huntington, a renowned Great Lakes yachtsman, has led the Inter-Lake Yachting Association and the Sandusky and Put-in-Bay Yacht clubs.
Town watchers report Fire Chief Bates headed to a shack blaze on West Avenue last Monday despite rain. An observer teased that water would put out the fire, noting his rubber coat and umbrella. Bates smiled and explained the ram coat was not to get wet.
Grover Gram of Cleveland and Miss Carrie Bray of this city lease the Coffea Shop and dining rooms of the Hotel Andwur from Mr and Mrs W P Museey and will run the business starting today. Both bring years of catering experience and Miss Bray has worked in the Audwar dining room six years. Gram formerly ran cafes in the city and is returning.
Miss Kimm to speak on the Japanese Korean question at the Open Forum in Machinists Hall Sunday afternoon. As a native Korean she will share information on Far East conditions. All ladies and gentlemen are invited to attend.
Census returns show Connellsville Pennsylvania 13 504 residents up 7 5 percent Alameda California 28 806 up 23 2 percent Wilson North Carolina 10 653 up 68 6 percent Clifton New Jersey 26 470 up 1230 percent North Platte Nebraska 10 486 up 6673 percent
Frank J. Gaffney, once termed the second bravest soldier in the American army, wed nurse Marie C. Goergen in Buffalo. He earned the congressional Medal of Honor along with the Croix de Guerre and other honors. The couple met at a hospital after his gas injuries and loss of an arm. Also, Rio de Janeiro reported resolutions showing sympathy with the third international of Moscow at a congress session.
Cleveland May 1 William 8. Fitzgerald, longtime city law director, was inaugurated mayor to complete the third term of Mayor Harry L. Davis, who resigned to run for governor. Fitzgerald pledged to carry out Davis civic improvement program and lead ongoing projects.
Baltimore reports the death of William Barrett Ridgeley, former comptroller of the currency from 1901 to 1908, who died in a local hospital after a sudden post operative complication. He was 62. Gas Consumers urged to note office hours now from 8:30 to 5:00. no evenings. Citizens Gas and Electric ends.
City of Elyria announces Clean Up Week from May 3 to May 7 to reduce fire risk and improve health and appearance. Districts schedule rubbish collection by day with specific bounds, urging residents to place waste in boxes or barrels ready mornings. Mayor Asaph R Jones directs, Service Director US A Beck approves. dated April 18 1829.
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