Oberlin High School Prepares Busy Closing Week
Oberlin seniors face ten final days with events including the annual, a May 29 prom for juniors, class play on June 5 and 8 coached by Professor Sherman, class day breakfast June 11 at Ruggles Beach, and commencement June 12 at First Church with Grove H. Patterson of the Toledo Blade delivering the address.
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Oberlin
Oberlin High School
WHS
Senory
Audiditorium
Profesor Sherman
Ruggles Beach
Morging
Grove H. Patterson
The
Toledo Blade
Oberlin organizes relief for tornado farmers
Oberlin business leaders form a joint Oberlin Pittsfield relief committee to raise funds and aid stricken farmers. The drive begins Saturday with house to house canvassing in Pittsfield Russia and Oberlin village, targeting shed rebuilding and housing for stock plus Red Cross support. Walter Green leads Pittsfield drive. H C Wanserine heads Russia township. O C McKee and I L Porter run Oberlin village efforts.
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Oberlin
Pittsfield
Oberlin Savings Bank
Obertin
J. L. Edwards
H. ¢. Wangerine
H. F. Smith
Ira L. Porter
O. C. McKee
Pitts
A A. T. Lincoln
A. M. Sherburne
A. T. Lincoln
Lincoln
McKee
J. J. Edwards
Red Cross
Russian Townships
Oberlin Village
Walter Green
Pittsfield Township
H.C. Wanserine
Russia Township
I. L. Porter
Respec
Auto Barts Fatal to James Wright in Ohio Accident
James Wright a colored man dies from internal injuries after an automobile crash near Oberlin. George Wall, driver, lost control near Fort Street. Wright was thrown and Wall dislocated a shoulder. Wright had been a garbage collector and recently faced liquor law violations. his wife had died earlier and a fatal poker party shooting occurred at his home weeks before.
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Oberlin
James Wright
Frankfort Street
Wright
Elyria
George Wall
Wall
Three Fined On Liquor Charges In Oberlin Raid
A raid on the Helen Manning home on Follett street led to fines for three people. Manning was fined 300 dollars for permitting liquor on the premises, Geo Laughbery was fined 300 dollars for bootlegging, and William Lane was fined 10 dollars for intoxication. A crock of mash with a strong odor was found. the mayor spilled it in his car.
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Oberlin
Helen Manning
Follett Street
Smith
Brickley, Furley and Clark
Manning
Geo. Laughbery
Loughery
William Lane
Memorial Sermon Moves Ahead of Decoration Day
OBERLIN May 22 Memorial service for Civil War veterans has been changed from Sunday evening to Sunday morning. The First Methodist church will host Rev. Charles B. Ketcham preaching on The Cloud of Witnesses. Veterans and friends are invited.
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Oberlin
First Methodist Church
Charles B. Ketcham
Memorial Sunday Rites Set in Pittsfield Church
Annual Memorial services scheduled for Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Congregational church Pittsfield with Rev Willam Smith delivering the sermon. Sunday school to begin at 10 a.m. in the same church.
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Pittsfield
A. M. Oberlin
Congregational Church
Willam Smith
Mrs Melvina Bower praises Dr Pierce remedies
In Dayton Ohio Mrs Melvina Bower says she recovered from feminine trouble and muscle weakness after using Dr Pierces Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. She credits renewed strength and relief from a severe cough after illness and pneumonia. The ad notes Dr Pierces remedies are sold widely and offers a 10 cent trial package and free advice from the Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.
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van Dyke
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Mending Bee to Meet May 28 at West Lorain Street
North Main street notes a Mending Bee gathering on Thursday May 28 at 369 West Lorain Street with Mrs R D A Gunn. West Lorain and North Cedar locations are listed for the event in a local community notice.
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North Main Street
West Lorain
North Cedar Mending Bee
R. D. A. Gunn
West Lorain Street
Seniors Stage Class Play and Graduation Events
Sullivan May 22 report details a class of seventeen students including Carlos Arndt and Vada Ringler. Baccalaureate sermons were held with Rev. Bates and Rev. Eaton, followed by commencement led by Rev. Bame of Ashland College. Eighth grade commencement Friday. a picnic follows. Cyclone damage draws visitors to Pittsfield. sympathy offered to sufferers. Raleigh Sprague family visits. Virgil Donavan relocates to Cleveland.
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C. H. Bay
R.F. McMullen
Congregational Church
Bates
Eaton
Bame
Ashland College
Pittsfield
Ralleigh Sprague
Ashland
B. M. El-iott
Virgil Donavon
Cleveland
Weington Family Weekend Visits and Local Notes
Whitcombs and children spent Sunday with Mrs. Whitcomb’s sister Mrs. Chas Swope. Anna Laughery of near Ashland visited the B. M. iliort home. Ed Skinner and daughter Arlene Mabel Rhear and son James all of Cleveland spent Sunday with relatives. Roy Immel was hit in the eye by a baseball at school. Merry Maid food club met at Orrie Finkel’s home Saturday with members scoring themselves and sharing refreshments. Rev. C C Smith and family from Utica visited and attended the commencement honoring a former pastor. Sammy Bohne, Cincinnati Reds infielder, noted as the only Jewish player in the majors.
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Whitcomb
Weington
Merry Maid Food Club
Orrie Finkel
Ich
C. C. Smith
Ruth
Mary
Paul
Ralph
Utica
Ohio
Rev. Smith
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Oberlin Briefs
P.B. Nielson
Park Hotel
Howard *Carruthers
la Grange
C. D. Smiley
W. D. Hobbs
United Church Woman's Home
James Brand House
North Main Street Club
H. H. Stone
Melvina Bower
Sauls
Broad ST. Elyria
Leader Shoe Store
Broad Street
East Ave
Sullivan
By Mrg. B. M. Elliott
Sammy Bohne
Cincinnati Reds
Sally Ann
R. G. Baus CO
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Eiykia
Harry H. Smith Co
Athletic Union
the Royal Clothing Store
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White House Bakery
Vestal Offers
Tony Gold
Vestal
Chronicle-Telegram
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Henshey Music CO
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