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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1923
Page
11
In a Sept. 26 game, Oberlin College’s freshmen faced a decisive loss to the varsity, with dominance by rear men cited as key. The early, concentrated rush defined the contest, though Frosh attempts to rally during later rounds and second periods.
A bystander notes players pressed to the ground to keep the bag still during the action. Injuries seem fewer than last year as Ben was carried off for resuscitation.
Oberlin notes Frank Wheeler aged 57 of Pittsfield died Tuesday at his home from hardening of the arteries. Born Sept 3, 1866 on a Pittsfield farm, he married Mary Warner Jan 19, 1885. Survived by wife and three children Elfreda and Carl Wheeler of Pittsfield and Clyde Wheeler of Elyria. Funeral at Pittsfield Methodist Church, burial in East cemetery.
Last evening at 8 o clock a meeting of students and citizens of Oberlin was held at the First Church building under the auspices of Oberlin lodge Knights of Pythias. Mr Giddall a graduate and trustee of Oberlin College presided.
Newton D. Baker, former secretary of war, will open this year’s monthly program in Finney chapel on Thursday September 27 at 11 30. He has just returned from Europe after attending the League of Nations assembly at Geneva where the Italian Greek dispute was under discussion.
Oberlin notes detail a broad range of community happenings from illnesses and funerals to marriages and anniversaries. The column mentions Bruce Morris undergoing surgery, visits of relatives from multiple towns, and civic life including church events, school movements, and local travel plans. It also references social ties among the Morris, Smith, Scott, and Youtz families and local educators.
Mrs P H Altmiller and Rev Karl Patow are among visitors in the Birmingham area. Movements include Rev William Jauch moving to Cleveland and Roland Jauch helping. Multiple social calls, visits with relatives, and a 76th birthday celebration for J R Lawrence in Terryville. Neighbors and families from Elyria, Lorain, Milan, Norwalk, Sandusky, Kipton, Collins, and Florence are noted.
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