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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1924
Page
2
The Oberlin Women’s club visiting nurse committee received twenty five dollars and five baskets of food from the In Change club. Clothes were also collected for distribution to needy families. Weather and low attendance reduced gifts compared with last year.
In Oberlin, local youth and many families received Christmas aid, bringing holiday joy to those who would otherwise lack holiday luxury. The effort highlights community generosity and sustained support for residents in need during the season.
Oberlin observes a Community Christmas program with a union service at the Methodist church and a campus tree, led by Dean Thomas W. Graham. The event included carols, a star on the campus corner, and trees placed before local shops, though one merchant refused the request.
A report from the Woman's Club states that a license was issued once the fact became known. The item notes the licensing action and its disclosure to the club members.
Holiday events for students remaining in Oberlin began Saturday night with a party in the Women's Gymnasium attended by about 125 students. A Christmas party is planned for Wednesday night in Rice Recreation Hall, with college girls staying in Lord and Bascomb cottages.
State Sen ator W. R. Comings of Elyria and Mr and Mrs Louis Rice of Philadelphia attended the funeral of Mrs A D Comings at 110 West College street. Interment was in Westwood cemetery. Rev Nicholas Vander By led the service. Arthur Carruthers and Maynard Mack return for holidays. The United Congregational church canvass raised over 14000 pounds for benevolences and expenses, surpassing last year by 900. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Joh Chapin. Helen M Rice improves at Oberlin hospital. Cornelius Neilson, son of Mr and Mrs Philip Neilson, is home for the holidays. J McCormick of Gainesville Ga, and a 1923 Conservatory graduate, visited, returning to New York State Sunday. Eugene Phelps of Columbia Cross Roads Pa visits Miss Sludge Worcester. Philps, Oberlin College 1924 graduate, teaches in Greensville Ohio. J L Winner is ill in hospital. Ice skating at Gaiter's rink improves with cold without snow. An interdenominational women s prayer service is at Mrs Heyden Darks, 181 West College. The junior department of United Congregational church hosts a Christmas party at James Brand House Tuesday evening.
The United church cantata was well presented at the Methodist church with Mrs Theresa directing. Soloists included Miss Dorothy Jones Miss Myrtle Bailey Mrs Edna Burnside and others. a SA voice choir assisted. Eleanor Thompson accompanied. Senior class held a Christmas party at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Waris with cards contests and gifts for twenty two members. Lorain shoppers and homecomings noted with locals Adam Boreszka Jacob Von Kanel and the Wolhms at events. Reginald Baldry and wife welcomed a baby.
Local residents share visits with relatives in Oberlin Kipton and Lorain. A Christmas program will be held at United church while church groups perform and volunteers help clean and repair. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Boyd Hawley died recently and multiple social calls and events fill the week.
A Reo truck and a Ford roadster collided in the town square causing major damage. One man in the Ford suffered a broken collarbone and a couple of ribs. He received first aid locally and was sent to Lodi hospital.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a cure for chronic coughs colds and lung troubles claiming creosote heals inflamed membranes kills germs and stops irritation. It guarantees satisfaction with money back if relief is not found and cites building up the system after illness.
Mrs Musa Artz spent Tuesday in Cleveland. Visitors at the Charles Mills home included Mrs Mary Daw ley and Mrs Iva Hoffman. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Leon Cole on Tuesday December 16 at Community Hospital Be rea. A women’s gathering at Mrs Emil Smith’s included Mrs Worcester and her daughter with a chicken dinner. A Farmers Institute planning meeting set for January 20 and 21 with speakers Mrs Charles Lawrence and Mr Shumway. Mr and Mrs Floyd Hawke welcomed a new baby. EL Miller coached basketball.
Report mentions a ball team playing in Norwalk on a day evening. Notes individuals in town for vacation with family, church figures staying at temporary housing during parsonage painting, and local residents visiting relatives. Also references George Parts, American roller skating champion, competing for the world title on February 7 with broad international participation.
The article notes a race that will declare the world champion after a two mile course. It mentions Middie Collins, rising star of the Chicago White Box, who began his notable baseball career in 1906 after playing for Columbia University.
The Amateur Skating Association of Canada organized an event in 888. The report notes the federation's role and dates involved in setting up the competition.
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