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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1923
Page
9
A condensed listing shows multiple churches in Elyria and Oberlin planning Mothers Day observances. Details include times for services, Sunday schools, and related activities across congregations such as Christ, Congregational, Presbyterian, Baptist, Lutheran, and Evangelical in Elyria and Mt. Zion Oberlin, with notes on special programs and guest speakers.
Ridgeville churches announce services. Congregational led by Rev. E Young with Sunday school at 10 15 a m and morning service at 11 a m featuring The Christian Home. St Peter's Catholic with Father John N Rhein holds masses at 8 15 and 10 30 a m with sermons at each and baptism after the final rite.
In LaGrange on May 12 the M E and First Baptist churches announce Sunday school at 10:00 a m and public services at 11:00 a m. The M E Church features an assembly service and a Mother’s day program plus an Elyria Home for the Aged offering. Baptism and new members noted. Bible class Thursday. the session of the Sunday school board and a church meeting follow. First Baptist holds 10:00 a m Sunday school and 11:00 a m service with theme Mother and evening Bible study to 7:30. Rev H K Finley of Elyria conducts May services.
Preaching at 10 am by the pastor with subject The Uncrowned Queen. Mothers Day song and service by the Junior choir. Sunday school at 11:30 am. Senior College students present Mother’s Program at 7:20 pm. Music by the Senior choir. Rev Frank Wade Smith leads Morning worship at 11:00 am with Sunday school at 9:45 am Epworth League at 6:30 pm Evening service at 7:30 pm.
Oberlin League of Women Voters names officers for the coming year led by president Mrs. H A Miller. Other leaders include vice presidents Mrs Rawdon Chapin Holmes secretary C R Comings corresponding secretary Miss Hinman treasurer Mrs Sagger with assistant Mrs Grant. Delegates to Columbus state convention chosen and committees named. play Dearie Won’t Do praised.
Oberlin reports the Senior Prom for the class of '23 in the Art building with grand march at 7 30 led by Pres. Harold Wood and Mildred Jay Reginald Henney chairing. Stromberg-Vocom Orchestra from Cleveland will provide music and refreshments will be served. Faculty guests include Deans Klingenhagen and Nicol and several married faculty members.
Oberlin May 12 Prof Walter Miller Dean of the University of Missouri Graduate School will give the regular Phi Beta Kappa lecture in Finney chapel on Wednesday May 16 at 1120. His topic is The Scholar in Modern Life. He is known for scientific journals and college textbooks and a long teaching career.
At the annual Douglas Memorial chorus gathering in Oberlin the group elected Miss Emma Bows as president, Harley Smith as vice president, A Hodge as secretary, Chas Reed as treasurer, J Hurd as librarian, Dean Morrison as director, and accompanists Mrs Kilmer Bush, Miss Ernestine Covington and T Phillips for the coming year.
Oberlin's new high school was opened Friday night for townspeople to view. Punch was served by student body members and a little dancing occurred in the gym. The building is complete except for seats, with lockers, gym, showers, and fire escapes. Surrounding land is being graded. A planned football stadium and track will replace a distant field, making the campus neat, compact, and attractive for students.
Oberlin May 12 A large textile company is negotiating for a ten acre factory site in several towns as part of expanding operations. The negotiations involve multiple locations and potential investment by the firm.
Oberlin May notices report cemetery clean up set for May 24 by volunteers. Local business leaders discuss a ten acre tract for Lace tory relocation. Commencement address by J T Henderson planned for June 8. Secretary George M. Jones on a ten day endowment tour. Western Reserve library school delegates visit Oberlin. Sophomore dance tonight in the gym. Various residents and visitors noted including trips to Mansfield and Honolulu, with faculty travels and campus changes.
Fragmentary report mentions Mies taking tea at West Oberlings and Oberlin hospital for surgery. Mansfield marks the 100th anniversary of John Shierman. On Thursday attendees from Oberlig include Prat AaPer and other members referenced in unclear text.
A Sunday morning gathering at the First Baptist bareb qndpit with Ira Miller and Prof Graham is noted. Mrs A Breckenridge has moved from 142 Woodland Ave to 120 Maple Street Meriver Pa. Sorosis meets Monday May 15 with Mrs Miller and Mrs Morrison and a musical program. The ToY TOM club gathers Monday May 14 with Mrs Bernlee Spitler at 246 North Pro fessor Street.
Oberlin churches list Sunday programs for United Church First Baptist Christ Church and other denominations including morning worships at Finney Chapel Holy Communion at Christ Church and evening sermons by Rev Van der Pil Rev Eddy and Rev Thompson with youth classes prayer meetings and testimonies noted across multiple venues and a Baptist sermon at 10 30 a m.
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