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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1924
Page
8
Report from Wellington notes two years in school and one year for Mrs Gannett. Local farmers pooled wool and loaded it onto cars in Wellington on Thursday for shipment to the Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers Association in Columbus Ohio.
Arthur Matt of East Lorain and North rk streets was fined 1000 dollars by Mayor Smith for possessing liquor. Sheriff Underhill arrested him after finding a satchel of eighteen plots of liquor on Saturday night near the Alumni parade. The liquor was kept at his farm four miles from town.
Miss Marguerite Dunscombe born 24 wed Herbert Dean Rugg yesterday at 4 40 PM at Professor Hubbard’s Woodland avenue home. The bride just graduated from Oberlin College and the groom is the religious editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. They reside at 2007 East 115th Street Cleveland.
At Oberlin High School 71 seniors received diplomas. Four graduates won English prizes: Marjory Squires Sherman prize for four years of improvement in English literature, Beulah May second prize, Vivian Knepper best work in English composition, and William Tenney best work in newspaper reporting. Frank P. Whitney of Cleveland delivered the commencement address titled The Open Road.
Pittsfield reports the Kaetz family reunion at the Conrad Baetz home in Brownhelm on June 7. The Pittsfield Farm Woman's Club members attend the Russia Farm Woman's Club meeting in Oberlin. H. L. Coulson and others praised hospitality. Various social notes include Ladies Aid gathering, a lightning strike on H. L. Coulson’s silo with no damage, and funeral attendance in Wellington. Other items mention residents visiting kin, flu and cold illnesses, and local school events.
Miss Beryl Bacon attended Baldwin Wallace College commencement and Alumni events this week. Elyria visitors Mrs. Philip Zilch and daughters Helen and Gladys. Don Harrowe of Cleveland stayed with Mr. and Mrs. William Hasenpflug. Leonard Wilson working in Cincinnati. Miss Alice Leuszler visiting her aunt Mrs. Arthur Life of Elyria. A Sunday school class led by Miss Margaret Leuszier gathered at her parents’ home. Ariene Jane Wortheim has whooping cough. Justainer club met at Mrs. Richard Brechmacher’s for chat, needlework, and plans for a bazaar. Attendees included Mrs. Lloyd Bacon and others. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Hasenpflug and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Beandau attended the funeral services of Mrs. Hasenpill and Mrs. Brandeau’s sister Mrs. Belle Halle on the Oberlin road. The Gilers senior girls class hosted the Ladies’ Society at church. ice cream and cake served.
June events spanned baccalaureate by Rev Hales of West Bedford and commencement with Dr Brown of Kent and music by Rowlands orchestra Wellington. Alumni Association to meet June 14 in the school auditorium. various residents and visitors noted in local gatherings and travels. Rufus Gill attended commencement. Ella Hardy visited Cleveland. neighbors hosted visitors from Elyria and Buffalo.
Mrs. Edwin Fowell welcomed members of the Woman's Missionary Society with devotional exercises and a Children’s Day program featuring readings by Mrs. Fred Decker, Mrs. Harry Laurer, Mrs. Arthur Fessler, Mrs. Milton Baus, Miss Aleberta Spiegelberg, and Mrs. Carl Fowl. Delegates were elected to the Fremont convention.
Lorain county farmers will visit the Ohio Experimental Farm at Wooster on Wednesday June 18 to study fertility plots and learn proper fertilizer use for various crops. Arrangements call for participants to arrive at station grounds about 1:00 PM. for more details contact the Farm Bureau Office in Elyria at 31 Turner Block.
New York dispatch reports Lt. Russell T. Maughan plans a dawn to dusk trans continental air flight if weather favors. Separate items note Kelly Springfield Tire dividend 1 1 2 percent, Coolidge Republican candidacy, and B and O Railroad refunding bonds authorized by the ICC.
Washington reports padlock injunctions will be used through federal and state courts to enforce liquor laws via the federal prohibition unit led by Commissioner Hayes. Also notes remarks by President Coolidge on campaign plans and other June 17 items from across the country.
Oberlin College held a festive event with a parade featuring class floats including 99 Broadcasting Oberlin and building theme representations. Alumni gathered at the Chapel steps, lights illuminated the town, and a 1914 airplane marked the alumni baseball game win as Dr. Ian Campbell Hannah delivered the commencement address urging progressive thought and global vision.
A campus procession moved from Paters hall to the chapel with 125 chorus members led by Arthur S Kimball who retires this year. Rev. Robert E Brown presided, and an alumni dinner followed in Warner gymnasium. A concert by about 200 glee club members under Jack B Wickler capped the day and the season.
Wellington on June 13 hosted the forty ninth annual Wellington High School Alumni Association banquet at the Methodist church with a program of minutes readings solos and class roll calls. Officers for next year were nominated by Margaret Warner C Ottergacher and William Bennett. Toasts featured James C. McDermott and remarks by F G Kerr and others. The article notes a fatal crush in SoShocton Ohio as a separate brief.
London reports famous basso Fedor Chaliapin says singing in Russia yields little profit with payments in kind. He cites a recent concert in a village where earnings came as six months later ten pounds of flour one ham five pounds of sugar and a collection of potatoes, contrasting American dollars and English sterling.
Washington June 17 Congress adjourned and carpenters inspect Senate desks for repairs after a session marked by lawmakers pounding desks to stress points. Democratic Leader Robinson of Arkansas is noted for his desk tapping and occasional whacks on neighboring desks.
A 4-ton casting toppled onto a worker at the Clow Company plant where he was employed. A moving crane allegedly dislodged the casting, according to reports.
Statewide notices report Albert Kirkendall's arrest for selling liquor to Joseph Thompson of McArthur with allegations the liquor poisoned Thompson. Dr Samuel K Mardis resigns from Ohio University College of Education. Helen Howard to Washington as a National Education Association delegate. Alfred Sargent enters Ohio Amateur Golf Championship at Scioto Club. Emory Lindsey pleads guilty to road obstruction and receives 60 days. Meigs county farmers advised on corn planting comparing 1903 conditions. Athens county adopts state aided salary schedule for schools ranging 800 to 1460 dollars, reflecting experience.
Paris reports President Doumergue states France seeks only reparations payment and security guarantees, not dangerous ambition, in his first message to parliament. Rome notes rumors Mussolini offered resignation after talks with King Victor Emmanuel amid Matteotti kidnapping and murder scandal.
Mrs Olive Pinkerton of Adena Ohio seeks a divorce alleging William Pinkerton drained household furnishings to keep up payments on a new automobile. She says he neglected the home while prioritizing the car, which kept him away from family.
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