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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1920
Page
2
The notice outlines classified ad categories and pricing, including six consecutive insertions, and charges per line for new and recurring listings. It mentions acceptance deadlines and credit options, with emphasis on telephone submissions and telegraph-like processing.
At Oberlin Business Men's Club a nonpartisan information booth drew women voting for the first time seeking guidance on mechanics. Many asked general facts, while some considered changing or delaying their votes, revealing early concerns about ballot handling and time constraints.
William Howard Taft leads a national drive recruiting lay leaders from business and professional fields to support a Unitarian religious campaign. Notables include Willard of Baltimore and Sterns, with support from educators, bankers, and politicians backing a nationwide push to explain and apply Unitarian ideals in public life.
Oberlin voters total around 1,600 of over 2,200 polled as women voters boosted turnout. The 1000 women accounted for a major share while students from Oberlin protested residency. The governor race showed a split, Davis versus Donahey drawing most Republican straight-ticket support.
A Monday night break in at the A Gunn restaurant in Oberlin saw thieves pry a rear window and raid the till, cash register, candy, cigars, and gum valued at about worth. The burglars escaped unseen, alarms did not trip, and police followed up on the feast of clues and sightings as they investigated the incident.
The itemized column lists residents and visitors such as Mr Fran van Oberlin alumous of id and Smythe Realty Co. in town for the Hiram game. It notes W. OT. Sage visiting from Toledo, Eva Jones from Anhesst, and Hambleton Prot Kentpar ullerton as a speaker at the Nineteenth Century club. Church events include the Woman's Auxiliary meeting and a festival renewal in the evening.
Oberlin students plan a big trip to Cleveland this Saturday for the reserve Oberlin football game. About 1000 fans have purchased $50 bets for Oberlin Night at Keith Hippodrome with special cars and three round trip rates arranged by the Southwestern company. The exodus, except Wooster, is the largest eve of the football season as the college designates Saturday noon as a holiday to allow all students to travel.
Oberlix Nov 3 Secretary George M Jones of Obdturtin College announces the waiting list for the class of 21 is closed. Faculty action omits the number of freshman women admitted each year. Already 278 applications on file. Some high school top students may be offered admission or advanced standing if records show prior A grades. Admissions planned for September of 1921 and 1922.
Oberlin notices the death of Mrs. M. E Cook 68 of Brecksville who died last Saturday at her daughter’s home on North Street.
Oberlin items report Mrs Mary Oberlin and Emma Mitel visiting Woodland Avenue after attending Cleveland affairs. The Women's club hosted a Halloween party with James Brand House decorations, games, and 31 attendees. Peabody reported mild typhoid fever at home. Dr Mensento notes Peabody confinement. Oberlin graduate Gat en Miller, now with Thosden Molen do Cy in Cleveland, visiting.
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