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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
6
Loose clippings describe advertising, lost and found, legal notices, public notices, election registration, bids, and a sheriff proclamation. Items mention wage ads and real estate, plus a 1920 voter registration notice and calls for bids on a roadster-type automobile for Elyria’s public safety department.
Oberlin students report good debate prospects for the year. Manager C A Benton notes more men are needed to try out for the teams as Oberlin competes in a triangular league with Ohio Wesleyan and Western Reserve. The school's turn to submit the question to other institutions has not yet been completed.
Oberlin students in the Latin department will present an English translation of Terence's Adelphoe on November 16. The play, meaning Brothers, contrasts a kind brother with his opposite in character.
Congressman Simeon D. Fess addressed Oberlin Republicans at Second Church, urging to preserve the Monroe Doctrine and oppose entering the League of Nations as it stands. He criticized Wilson, warned of covenant flaws, and promised a November 2 clean House if Congress returns.
On Sunday at United Church Rev Nicholas Van der Pyl will speak on Christianity a Man s Religion in the morning service. The evening will feature National Prohibition as part of a series on current reforms and social implications. Dr Frank Wade Smith, Turst Methodist pastor, debates What is Evangelism in the morning and How Can God Use a Faulty Man in the evening. Rev John W Weddell of First Baptist preaches In there New Theology in the morning and How to Stand on Your Feet in the evening.
Oct 14 cross country tryouts for the varsity team will be held Friday afternoon under coach Metcalf. Contenders include Cipson, Capt Salter, Metrich, Oestretch, H Dietrich, and Mattgon. Mattthon lacks prior varsity experience but has shown progress, with Selver likely to be on the roster.
Oberlin notes a busy fall in athletics and student events. The varsity track team reports members Curtis, Dietrich, Balter among key runners. three meets completed, two with Wooster and one with Oberlin. The first all college sing is set for Friday at 7 30 pm in Finney chapel with Ragtime on the organ, Hines’ orchestra, and 2900 students anticipated.
William N. Doak, vice president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, has played a leading role in settling the so called outlaw strikes among railroad workers in various centers over the past six months. His home is Roanoke Virginia and he has spent years in Washington working for railroad employees and seeking aid from the White House and Congress.
General Nivelle, appointed by France to attend the Mayflower Pilgrims celebration, will be honored for Verdun defense. He served briefly as commander in chief of the French army and is a grand officer of the Legion of Honor.
George P. Hampt, head of the Farmers' National Council, sends a letter to President Wilson urging intensified efforts to prevent further war. The farmers support recognizing the Soviet government of Russia, though their local council disapproves of that form of government.
The 22,000 beauty Frances Jordan, known as Miss Jordan, retires from stage and screen to focus on wife and mother roles. Named by a government committee of artists during WWI, her likeness appeared on 100 000 war risk calendars sent to camps worldwide.
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