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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
2
In Oberlin on May 20 a 150 strong citizen squad helped tornado stricken farmers clear debris and rebuild sheds and barns swept away by Saturday night. About 40 college students joined them this afternoon to continue relief efforts.
Mrs Nettie Holbrook of 1020 Lincoln Ave Cincinnati says Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery cured her cold in the chest after use. She also touts Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription for feminine trouble and Pleasant Pellets for stomach and constipation. She recommends obtaining these remedies from the druggist and writing Dr Pierce for free medical advice.
The storm damage rises with at least 25 houses and barns leveled along the twister's route. Oberlin remains unsettled with many telephones out and streets lined with wires and trees. No major injuries reported as residents attend events and visit relatives across Elyria and nearby towns.
Fred Sweeny aged 69 died suddenly at his Oberlin home. The funeral was at Sacred Heart Church with burial in Wakeman cemetery. He leaves three daughters Mrs Van Ausdale Mrs Alexander Cliff and Mrs M H Sherman and one brother Edward J Sweeny of Elyna. He was born in Carlyle and lived in Oberlin 25 years. Dorothy Muriel Giles will give senior piano recital May 21 in Warner Hall assisted by Kessler and Mrs Goerner. Oberlin College Library adds 150 Fine Arts volumes from Professor Ward.
Bertha Hopp and mother of North Olmsted visited friends and church in Fields. Lurling Shaefer stayed with A. J. Hulse in Sandy. Parent Teachers Association elected new officers led by president Bartter. Neiding family, visiting West Clarksfield, suffered severe tornado damage with a ruined barn and a house moved from its foundation.
Ad claims Freezone instantly relieves ache from hard and soft corn and corn between toes. A tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents supposedly removes corns and calluses without soreness or irritation.
A Sunday morning service will include a guest speaker from Berea. The event highlights church activities and invites parishioners to attend.
The Penfield High School commencement on May 14 proceeded after a fire alarm interrupted the program. A hay barn and shed on Frank Johnsons farm burned, fifty tons of hay and chickens lost. Alumni banquet followed at the Hall with Rowland’s Orchestra and speeches by H. Perkins, Lyndon Jones, Howard Andrews, E. P. B. Kellmer, and R. O. Biggs.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Evangelical church held a Sunday evening program with strong attendance including guests from South Ridge and Henrietta. The Congregational church Home Missionary Society met Friday at Mrs Adam Claus Jr home to discuss the Schauf fnler Missionary Training School of Cleveland led by Mrs H B Whittlesey. Refreshments were served.
Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Claus and Mrs B K Lindsley with the Angersbachs, Adams Claus Sr visited Elyria Lorain, and more local visits. Neiding barn lost in a Saturday storm with three horses and one cow killed. Congregational play The Rock drew 25 attendees, while Senior Class Play Come Out of the Kitchen thrilled a large audience and will be repeated. Ted Wood of Oberlin attended the play and stayed with J H Miller. Hospital patients include Mrs Stick at Amherst Hospital and Mrs Knerim undergoing surgery there last week.
May 20 notes describe widespread destruction from a tornado hitting Pittsfield Whitefox Hartland Clarksfield and Wakeman. Mrs Pete Liembach was badly hurt as their home and outbuildings were destroyed. Memorial services set for Congregational Church on Sunday May 24.
Residents recount a tornado visit to Pittsfield and nearby towns while a senior class of 1925 prepares their play on Wednesday and commencement on Friday at the Wakemay Opera House. Rev. Savage and family return from Springfield Ohio as measles affect Mrs Helen Kenyon and Russell Shaffer. Will Beaver visits from Wyoming and Will Mosher visits Elyria.
A patent Haley’s Magnesia Oil emulsion combines Salé of smagnesia and pure mineral oil to ease acid stomach indigestion and constipation. The product claims portable relief for heartburn belching and malodorous morning taste with a nonharmful, easy acting formula. Available widely through druggists with a large family size priced at $1.00 from The Haley MO Company Indianapolis Indiana.
Trig estimates that seven million steles are manufactured yearly in the United States with about 990 percent of them exported. Named individuals include Anna M. Todd Myron w Dalton Clarissa Green Dorothea E Scott Mervyn Arnold Gordon H Byron William Dunn John J Conry John F Todd Leona M Weeks M Lucille Wooden Mardon L Todd and Marion M Spore.
Texas shows the largest rural population growth in the country with a 67 percent rise. On July 1, 1933, California reported about 36,000,000 gallons produced in its wineries, while living costs in the Tall States are described as the lowest globally, contrasting Italy where costs are highest.
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