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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1924
Page
9
Henry Singhofen 72 known as Brush and Brains' Singhofen died Sunday afternoon at the County Infirmary in Elyria where he had been taken days earlier due to ill health. A resident of Oberlin for about 30 years, he was born in Germany 72 years ago. He gained local fame as a sign painter and as a bantam chicken raiser.
Oberlin, Oct 14. The Y M C A presents a budget of 2400 for the Student Chest drive to secure funds from students at chapel on Wednesday noon. The YWCA asks 3200, and the Student Chest Committee targets 12500 total with 5000 of that amount toward community aims.
A fragmented annual report from the Oberho Skansi School in China outlines the Student Chest budget. It lists allocations including 2400 for one item, 3200 for another, and 500 for the Student Friendship Fund plus 600 for Contingent Fund and 500 for Shrinkage, totaling 12 508. The chapel service on high Wednesday begins the budgeting session.
Oberlin reports the college purchased land on West Lorain street between Finney Memorial Chapel and the Men’s building from Dell H Broadwell, Mrs Nason A Martin, and Mrs John J Pearson. The existing buildings will be removed and the area integrated into the college lawn. A barn on 321 South Professor Street owned by W A Thomas sustained fire damage.
A string of numbers appears to be financial figures or figures from a ledger, including 1 353 996 33 and 474 579 32 and 1 041 967 01, with smaller amounts 141 115 000 00 and 275 821 05 and 160 166 49 and 18 765 06. The readable bits resemble monetary sums or balances without context.
Obscure report notes a pastor detained on abduction charges following a marriage to a 14 year old girl. Fire destroyed the roof of a building last night. firemen fought the blaze for over two hours after an alarm rang at 7 45 p.m. In Oberlin, Oct 14, professors Taft Buddington and Jelliffe were named patrons of the Sophomore class at a college meeting.
The Exoteric Club at Oberlin College has named its officers for the year. Dons Peabody is President and Senate Representative, Sally WachLeman is Vice-President, Waray Flammer is Social Chairman, and k and Andrews serve as Secy Treas. Plans are set for several social events.
A reader letter from Chester C. Patch of Greenwood Massachusetts praises Kellogg's Bran for relieving chronic constipation after trying many cereals. The advertisement claims the product cleanses the intestines, removes toxins, and guarantees results with a money back offer. It promotes serving ideas and notes Battle Creek production and widespread availability.
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