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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
6
Mrs. M. Q. Foyt of Berea is mentioned as deceased, with her husband J. Maynard a Toledo Bulldera Supply Co salesman traveling in Upper Michigan. Funeral arrangements are pending until word is received.
Members show renewed interest and competition among teams while pledging funds to aid Oberlin families at Christmas. L P Chapman retires after twenty years as Keeper of Records and Seals, noted for steady service and dedication to maintaining the lodge charter.
After twenty five years of service he was pensioned in May 1923. Mr. Chapman received a lodge charm and was praised by A. J. Tillotson for faithfulness, tradition, and Pythian spirit. He was voted a life honorary member as the lodge adjourned to January 2 1924 for degree work and officer installation.
In Oberlin on December 19 Mayor Henry Smith ordered bus drivers from the Cleveland Elyria Oberlin Bus lines to vacate a North Main Street parking space and halt soliciting trade. The drivers refused and continued loading Oberlin students for holidays, prompting a heated clash as the mayor threatened enforcement under state law.
The American Legion Auxiliary election in Oberlin chose Lois Comminge as president Zera LaDow as vice president Agnes Princehorn secretary Fiora Blackmer treasurer and Hisie Holty sergeant at arms. A Christmas party followed with a gift laden tree and refreshments.
Mrs. George P. Jackson of California visits relatives for the holidays. Miss Norma Wilker from Cleveland stays with her sister Mrs. F L Wolcott. Mrs. Will Cols of Columbia visits daughter Mrs. R B Kelner. Mrs. Bliden injures leg and ankle after a cellar fall.
Church hosts Christmas exercises on Sunday December 23 with cantata on Monday December 24. Community events include Wistaria Club meeting at Mrs Henry Wigert’s with a two course dinner and a vegetable contest won by Mrs Paul Bage. Several local visitors and school activities noted with guests and performances at Hotel Statler and Cleveland area venues.
Washington December 20 the navy proposes a land purchase program on Pacific and Atlantic coasts, shore establishment development, and sale of surplus land in a bill introduced by Representative Britten Republican of Illinois member of the House Naval Affairs Committee for congressional approval.
In Washington on December 20 a House resolution by Rep Frear Wisconsin seeks a congressional investigation into charges raised by the Philippines against Major General Leonard Wood, governor general of the Philippines.
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