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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
3
Mass statistician Roger W. Babson releases a detailed statement showing general activity back to par after eight months low. He traces monthly readings from early 1924, notes the economy improved from 8 percent below normal at election time to a balanced position.
Santa Claus will appear at Elyria Savings and Trust Co on Saturday afternoon and evening, inviting children to share wishes and enjoy seasonal cheer at the local bank.
Oberlin officials presented the campaign plan to raise 65 000 for a new stadium at Finney Chapel. Secretary Jones outlined progress and said major fundraising begins after vacation, with subscriptions of 2500 already received. The event featured slides of historic Oberlin buildings and music by the college band.
Oberlin Masonic lodge and Oberlin Chapter Royal Arch Masons conducted a joint installation in Masonic hall. Sam Squire of Elyria led the ceremony and a dinner followed, with officers installed in both Blue Lodge and Royal Arch degrees.
Oberlin College Professor C C Harbison will speak at the National Association of Teachers of Speech annual convention at Northwestern University on December 28 29 and 30 His topic Gaining Hearing covers organizing a speech department where no work exists or interest has faded with forensics 19 December Oberlin.
Oberlin report notes the D A R plans a New Year's party January 2 at the home of Mrs J W Hill. The W R C held its regular meeting in the Corps rooms today.
Ralph Crandall returns from Ohio State University Columbus to spend Christmas at 212 Second Street. Mr and Mrs Edward Lietz of Sterling Kansas arrive to visit Mr and Mrs W L Barndollar at Twelfth Street. Dorothy Wilford of the Oberlin Conservatory returns home for the holiday. E K Hammond and party from Omaha stop with A H Werner at 252 Ohio Street on their way to Boston. Edgar Glass of Howe Military Academy arrives to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs C A Glass of 321 West Fourth Street.
Children are invited to visit Santa at The Elyria Savings and Trust Co. Saturday afternoon and evening. The event promises festive cheer and a chance for families to meet Santa Claus at the local savings bank.
Mr and Mrs B C Franklin, formerly of this city now in Detroit, move into 338 Princeton avenue tomorrow. Mr and Mrs W P McClure of Pittsburgh arrive tomorrow for holidays with relatives. Roscoe Kaufman performed magic at a Ber ean Class Christmas party at Lorain’s 20th Street Methodist church. Miss Marie Tibbale of Ohio Wesleyan University arrives tomorrow to spend Christmas with her parents at 445 Earl Court.
Charley Flaugh, 48, a switchboard operator, and Mary Simme, 43, both of Avon Lake, obtain a license through Justice S. J. George. Paul Hauser, 52, a machinist, and Mary Johnson, 26, both of Lorain, apply via a Justice of the Peace.
By January 1 estimates project 17,000,000 motor vehicles in operation. Of these, 14,000,000 would be in the United States about one per eight people, while the rest of the world would average one vehicle for every 112 persons.
An organized national effort by 14,000,000 automobile owners pushes Congress to remove the wartime tax on passenger cars tires accessories and parts.
California will use over 500 tons of steel to produce license plates in 1924. About 1,300,000 pairs of plates will display registration numbers on cars throughout the year.
Hogs receipts 1100. Market strong to higher. Good mediums 9 nine hundred ninety to one thousand. Good mixed 10 hundred nine. Bulk of sales 10 00. Cattle market below. Veal calves market steady heavy yorkers 9 50 to 9 90. Light yorkers 9 30 to 9 30. Common to light pigs 7 00 to 7 75. Roughs 8 00. Sheep and lambs market steady.
A fragment reflects on age and weather while offering stark advice to readers. It warns the public to acquire an automobile or risk being overtaken by others in a fast changing world. The tone is cautionary with a practical ploy presented as guidance.
Weather conditions have been at their worst for the past three days with mild temperatures around 42 at noon and heavy rain clouds. Intermittent showers keep pavements slick and slow Christmas trade. Forecasters predict colder conditions with a prospect of snow as of December 19 in Sandusky Ohio.
Weather authorities report spring rain and distant lightning followed by thunder. Rain began at 11 p m and continued through 6 a m as the system moved through the area causing damp streets and minor seepage in low spots.
Rath has been falling continuously in Cleveland for more than thirty six hours with no apparent prospects of cessation.
The U S Weather Bureau announced record December heat across many regions. A warning said freezing temperatures could reach Central Florida by Monday, signaling a sharp cold snap to follow.
OCR note yields unclear fragments about a low pressure event and unsettled conditions. Text hints at spread in the valley and nearby regions with references to tonight and Saturday but provides no concrete details or locations.
A law states that driving a motor vehicle through a cemetery or burial ground at a speed exceeding one mile in six minutes may lead to a $100 fine and potential license revocation for up to one year.
A fragment suggests how the remainder of days hinges on others nights, highlighting the impact of evening hours on daily routines and planning for many people.
Fragmentary line notes varied views on girls and painting enthusiasts. The remark contrasts milder and more extreme expressions, implying judgments on norms and behavior in a social context.
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