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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1921

Page

11

Hart and Christiano Fight Unanimously Fast Akron Showdown

Alex Hart, a local from Akron, defeated Bud Christiano of Buffalo in a 12 round main event at Miller Tire Show. The bout featured rapid exchanges and crowd-pleasing action with high attendance and no clear early advantage. Both fighters exchanged hard blows as rounds progressed, ending with a decisive local victory for Hart.

Akron Alex Hart Bud Christiano Buffaloan Miller Tire & Rubber Cominy Christiano E ® Mart Sbhony Kilbane Buffalo Flash Bud

Wellington High School Junior Senior Banquet Tonight

The Juniors of Wellington High School host an annual reception and banquet for the seniors in the school gymnasium Friday evening. It is described as one of the year’s most elaborate affairs with extensive preparations completed.

Wellington High School

Johns Brothers to Open Auto Repair Shop Next Month

Hugh and Homer Johns announce the opening of an auto repair shop on June 1 beside the Otterbacher Ware Shouse. Formerly leaders in Wellington Motors Co service, they are backed by friends who wish them success in this new business venture. An illustrated lecture in the M E church Sunday will feature the Pioneer Trail of the United States Methodist Mission work.

Messrs Hugh and Homer Johns Otterbacher Ware Shouse Wellington Motors Co M. E United States Histor

Lecture Highlights Emphasize Viewing Illustrative Pictures

The article urges attendees to study the illustrated picture in the lecture, stressing that every fact will be shown visually for clarity and understanding.

Funeral services for C Wadsworth at home

Funeral services were held at the deceased's home at 2 30 in the afternoon. He was 89 years old and one of the oldest residents of the area. He is survived by a widow two sons and grandchildren. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.

C. Wadsworth Mr. Wadsworth Greenwood Cemetery

New Officers Elected by Order of Eagles

At a Wellington meeting the Florida order of Eagles elected officers for the year including President Van Barbour and Vice President K C Rice. A Wellington Business Men's Advertising Club organized in the Wayne Court Room with officers chosen.

Order OF Eagles FL O. E van Barbour K. C. Rice Roy Coates J F. Branson W. J. Powell Business Men Everine Wellington Wayrurs Court Room

Wellington Bargain Day and Local Social News

Wellington will have a bargain day the fourth Monday of each month. Miss Bernice Dickerson visited relatives in town. Mrs. C. S. Devereaux returned to Columbus after a three week stay with Mr and Mrs S Devereaux. Mr and Mrs Jackson attended commencement at West Salem Ohio with their niece Miss Lois Williams a graduate.

E .E. Watters W D. Walthour R. E. Pierce H. R. Daugherty A. N. Bender I. A. Banning WH. Subhie Wellington Ells Kuets Bernice Dickerson C. S. Devereaux Columbus Ars. S. Devereaux Mrs. Jackson West Salem Ohio Lois Williams

Oberlin Couple United in Marriage at Home Ceremony

Mr Charles Gleisner wed Miss Mary Gauman on Thursday at 1 30 PM in Oberlin at the bride’s parents home Rev A Egli conducted the ceremony. Lena Gleisner acted as bridesmaid and William Gauman as best man. A miscellaneous shower followed in the evening. The couple will reside on a farm in Henrietta near Mr Gleisner’s parents.

Charles Gleisner Mary Gauman A. Egli Lena Gleisner William Gauman Oberlin

Politics and Justice To Be Addressed By Moley

Raymond C Moley director of the Cleveland Foundation for social research and former Western Reserve University political science professor will speak at the Liberal club open meeting Sunday at 2 30 in Sturges hall. He earned his master’s degree at WRU in 1913 and later a doctorate from Columbia University.

Raymond C. Moley Cleveland Foundation For Social Research Western Reserve University Liberal Club Sturges Hall Moley Geiser Columbia University

Moley Resigns as Western Reserve Professor to Lead Cleveland Foundation

Moley, a political science professor at Western Reserve University, resigns to head the newly created Cleveland Foundation. Prof Gelser credits Moley with boosting the department’s stature during his tenure and cites his writings on social and political topics.

Oberlin Theological School Commencement and Illumination Night

The Oberlin Graduate School of Theology plans its eighth annual commencement next week. The Baccalaureate service is Sunday May 22 at 7:30 p.m. in First Church with President H C King delivering a sermon entitled A Matchless Opportunity the Appeal of the Christian Ministry. Commencement is Wednesday May 25 at 2 p.m. in First Church with President Wm H P Faunce of Brown University giving the address. Theological alumni meeting follows Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. and a 5:30 p.m. anniversary dinner at James Brand House. Local residents visited Cleveland. Miss Julia Severance of 58 South Professor street will paint a large Oberlin seal for Illumination Night, a eight foot diameter seal to hang in the east chapel window, previously lit by a search light.

Oberlin Graduate School of Theology H. C. King Willl United Church Choir Wm H P Faunce D. D Brown University James Brand House G. A. Huntey South Cedar C W. Savage Reamer Place H. N. Holmes South Professor Street Cleveland Aliss Julia Severance Oberlin

Politician Quietly Denies Plums Are Green

A cautious statement from a local official refrains from endorsing a claim about plum color. The remark suggests a focus on facts over rhetoric and leaves the issue unsettled for voters.

Amherst Fireworks Sale Allowed This Summer

Amherst officials lift the ban on fireworks for the summer with sales already stocked by several dealers. Regulations depend on annual conditions. A. R. Tolhurst and son Kenneth visited from Cleveland. August Thumper of Columbus stays with Charles Ludwig on Harris street.

A. R. Tolhurst Kenneth Cleveland August Thumper of Columbus Charles Ludwig Harris Street

Baccalaureate Sermon Set For Sunday Evening

The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev A A Hunter of the Methodist Congregational church on Sunday evening. Seniors finish their studies with exams concluded yesterday while other classes finish next week with final exams on Thursday and Friday as grade schools close.

A. A. Hunter Methodist-Congregational Church

Mrs Swain of South Amherst Dies Quietly

Mrs. Swain of South Amherst died yesterday at 4 30 p m. She was the wife of Thomas H Swain a Civil War veteran and is survived by her husband a grandson a sister and several nieces and nephews Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

Local visitors and Elyria guest list noted

Mr and Mrs Yeckley of Lorain visit A Baker and E C Schuler at their home. An Elyria visitor was noted yesterday.

Local Notes On Visits And Family Illnesses

Mrs Brennen continues to improve after a brief illness. Mrs Welch from Lorain visited Amherst yesterday. Mr and Mrs Lewis were guests at the home of A Baker on Church Street.

James Brennen Welch Lorain Amherst Lewis A. Baker Church Street

Local church schedules list weekly services and Sunday schools

CHURCHES Sc Peter's Evangelical Rev Egli pastor. Sunday school 9 15 a m Public worship 10 30 a m Methodist Congregational Rev A A Hunter pastor Sunday school 9 36 a m Stone Church Rev Neumeister pastor Sunday school 9 30 a Young People's Alliance 7 30 pm St Pauls Lutheran Rev Jordon pastor English service 9 am Sunday school 9 30 am Morning worship 10 30 am

Sc Peter's Egli A.A. Hunter Neumeister Young People’s Alliance St Pauls Lutheran Jordon

Chicken Feed Headline Crime Near Fifth Avenue Bridge

David Golden told police a woman searched his pockets on the Fifth Avenue bridge, finding only 35 cents. He said a man held a razor to his throat while the woman ransacked his trousers, then slashed his wrists, leaving him in serious condition after bystanders found him.

Columbus David Golden Protestant Hospital Golden Fifth Avenue Bridge

Northern Ohio Fair Circuit Organized at Norwalk

A six to seven week circuit spans Wellington Norwalk Elyria Medina Sandusky and Attica with seven fair associations, forming plans to build new facilities and revive a county fair. Officers elected include J L Edwards president C B Rule vice president and C E Dirlam secretary treasurer.

Oberlin Northern Ohio Fair Circuit Wellington Elyria Norwalk Attica J. L. Edwards C. B. Rule Sandusky C. E. Dirlam

May Party Showcases Dancing Pupil Exhibitions

A May party is set for this afternoon at 2:30 in the K of C hall Elyria. Miss Leonore Macauley will close her children's ballroom class with special dances and exhibition. It promises a joyous affair.

Elyria C. Hall Leonore Macauley

Anniversary Sale Pans At Day's Hardware

Day's Hardware marks an anniversary sale on the second floor with 11 2 quart micro aluminum sauce pans priced at 49 cents each, originally $1.10. This promotional item highlights the store's budget cookware offer.

McGannon Trial Delayed to Tuesday in Cleveland

In Cleveland on May 21 the trial of former judge William H. McGannon for perjury is postponed to Tuesday. The delay comes as the court finishes the trial of Mrs Delia McInerney on a separate charge of subornation of perjury before Monday.

Cleveland William H. McGannon Delia McInerney

New Pastor to Move Family to Oberlin

Rev. J. L. Thompson arrived at Oberlin to assume the Oberlin church pastorate left vacant by Rev. G. C. Buckner’s transfer to Detroit. He will live in the Groveland and Park parsonage with wife and five children. His eldest daughter graduates from Springfield high school this summer, delaying the move.

Oberlin J. L. Thompson M. Eichurch G. C. Buckner Detroit Groveland Park Streets Thompson Springfield

Preacher to Speak on The Man Who Carries the Dinner Paul

The Rev. L. C. New comer, pastor of the Church of Christ in Lorain, will deliver Sunday morning sermon titled The Man Who Carries the Dinner Paul. The service is open to all parishioners and neighbors.

Church of Christ

Church Schedule at Church of the Redeemer

On Reid avenue and Seventh street the rector Rev R H Fortesque Gairdner leads Holy Communion at 7:30 a m Church school at 9:39 a m Morning prayer and sermon at 10:45 a m subject The Gospel of May Evening prayer and sermon at 7:30 p m at St David South Lorain.

Reid Avenue Seventh Street R. H. Fortesque Gairdner Churh St. David South Lorain

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