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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1921
Page
6
A blaze at the John Clark farm two miles south of Oberlin destroyed the barn, grain, hay, and ensilage. Eleven cows and a calf perished. Tenant Guy Widdowson suspects incendiary origin or careless occupancy. Loss estimated at 34000 with insurance through Pittsfield Grange.
The Vine Rebekah lodge staged a St Patrick themed session in Oberlin on Monday night the last before St Patrick's Day. Three candidates were initiated and refreshments with creamed chicken and mashed potatoes were served. The men wore white coats and aprons and the event featured Irish impersonations.
Oberlin residents share visits and relocations as Mr and Mrs Clayte Knapp visit from Elsha. New baby boy ten pounds born to Mr and Mrs Robert Gilmore. Prof Chapin returns to Akron. Shawnee Crescent club closes season. George Wood heads to Pomona California for six weeks. Baseball training planned for May. Local families host relatives from South Amherst Chagrin Falls and Huntingdon. Professors Henderson and Poot on tours. librarian touring east. Mrs Willie Hart rents part of John Tucker’s house. Tucker family new in with farmer’s parents. Mrs Ching of Ithaca calls, recalling fifty years since Huntington neighbors. Co. C May foreman of Oberlin News reports illness. Dr Frank Wade Smith travels to Fast Palestine.
March 17 at Spring Court home Mr and Mrs A I Wesbecher hosted Ladies Five Hundred Club members and spouses with green and white decorations. Progressive five hundred games crowned Mrs C U Ernst and Mr Frank Stange as first prize winners. Mr and Mrs C f Phub bhird consolation. Luncheon served. men recalled pipes. Funeral service for Wilgapi Bark Vast Quarry held at his home with 2 pm rites by Rev Fell. burial in Crownhill cemetery. Ford Service Basketball team to play Dennison 4s in Cleveland Saturday. return game with strong opposition.
Several weeks ago Amherst High planned a boys and girls double header at Huron with a return game. Many fans plan to accompany the teams, possibly by New York Central train if enough riders ensure no eastbound stop late evening.
Miss Catherine White and Miss Goldie Kreeger were visitors in Lorain and Elyria yesterday. Multiple residents including Mrs. Wetland and Mrs. L I Lerseh with companion visited Lorain and Elyria. Attendees at funeral included Mr and Mrs Koepke of Claseland. A St Patrick's supper and Legion au Courant dance were announced at Town hall. Additional locals traveled to Cleveland for errands and a theater showing.
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