Babson on the booming American tourist industry
Babson Park Massachusetts December 23 1921 Babson argues the tourist industry is the nation’s greatest economic force surpassing traditional sectors. He cites New England gains with Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Connecticut, California Florida and national survey data from chambers of commerce showing growth in tourist traffic and spending. He predicts continued expansion, improved roads, and broader advertising as key drivers of a robust winter and year round travel trade.
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Chambers of Commerce
Despite Growth Tourists Boosting Early 20th Century Economy
Readable excerpts show tourist increases in ports like Portland Maine and Fort Worth Texas, with Shreveport and Duluth among others posting sizable gains. The piece links higher travel to new roads and a major Ohio River highway, noting two cities with slight tourist declines yet overall positive business impact and normal Bahsonchart readings. Local church notes and club activities provide community color, including Christmas services, class parties, and social dances.
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Portland iMaine
Texas
Galveston
Ohio River
Publshers’ Financal Buréau
Wellington Basketball Season Opens
Wellington opens with Junior high games as Ineal School beats Vermilion Kin 21 to 1 at the high school gym. Senior high falls to Vermilion Kin 15 to 12 in a hotly contested match. Attendance noted as splendid.
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Ineal School
Vermilion Kin
Zlto
Nidh Sehoal
Church Observes Christmas At Sunday School Program
Last evening the Church of Christ Sunday school held a Christmas program directed by Catherine Clara. The varied program included two playlets recitations songs and two solos by Vivian Martin and Laura Mary Johns. A large decorated tree held gifts for church members and barrels of food bedding and clothing were sent to the Cleveland Christian Orphanage.
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Church of Christ
Catherine Clara
Enchimites
Vivian Martin
Laura Mary Johns
Cleveland Christian Orphanage
REBLEANS CALEBRATH CHRISTMAS WED EVENING
Over 60 members of the Re hbekahe gathered Wednesday evening in the Hold Wellows ball for a Christmas program. The event featured piano duets, vocal performances, a reading, and a birthday tribute to a charter member, with a hospital notice affecting Mr Alilane and his wife.
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Rehbekahe
Mearning
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Baccort
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Vrank Troche
Wee
Marierte Fy
Wostit
Act Alilane Waa
Althane
KIWANIS HEAR ABOUT MOVIES AT YESTERDAY’S MEETING
Kiwanians heard W. J. Powell speak on movies at noon yesterday. The next meeting plans a Congregational Church basement dinner with wives of members as guests. Thisty Miller of Middletown Ohio will speak at the evening event.
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Kiwanians
W. J. Powell
Congregational Church
Thisty’ Miller
Middletown
Christmas party notes and hospital news in Amherst and Elyria
Amherst residents enjoyed a Christmas party at Milan Avenue with carols, luncheon, gifts, and a Santa visit for extended guests. Nearby, Ward Tollhurst’s discharge from Cleveland Clinic is announced as he recovers at home. Other Elyria area gatherings feature hostess Mrs Today Samann and probate court associates exchanging gifts and holiday décor. Rebekah Lodge meets, a rally is planned, and high school basketball events loom with cheerful community activity.
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Catherina Bodmann
Milan Avenue
Margaret Korach
Virginia Westbecker
Sophia Meiers
Tlelen Mwidlingsworth
Jean Gambish
Katherine Bodmann
Emma Kurticks
Minnie Atte
Mary Franklin
Susie Solack
Eva Rotavich
Victoria Berger
Theresa Dewinsky
Neberta Davis
Katherine Todmann
Santa Claus
Isomer Pelton
Alberta
Durand
Babbette Club
Robert
Nubn
Shawville
Ward Tollhurst
Cleveland Clinic
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Today Samann, Jr
Park Avenue
Elyria
Edward Jordan
A. Krupp
J. Wendings
J. Jordan
Lorain
May Dubrig
Frank Snider
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Christmas Party At Elyria Church School Hall
An Elyria Catholic group held a Christmas party with contests, a luncheon, and gifts. Guests included Dorothea Zileh and Dorothy Moff among others, with music, readings, and carols. A separate note mentions Mrs Neathedto and the Masters family hosting hat contests at Murray Ridges school.
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Ame Sharp
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Florence
Keening
Beaeuuily
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Evertine
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St. Josph's
Cthatic Church
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David Brenson
Join Michael
St. Ann's Sociaty
Clayton Yount
Tears Ludwir
John Heidrick
Georke Smith
Agnes Lahoif
Alice Keleby
Oberlin musical union to present concert
Oberlin and Cleveland Symphony Orchestra plan a January 17 1928 concert of Dread of Gerontius by Sir Edward Pratt. Soloists Lambert Murpher Frederick Baer Mina Hager. Dr George W Andrews conducts his twenty eighth season. де
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Oberlin
Oberlai Musical Union
Cleveland Symphony Orchestra
Gerontius
Edward Pratt
Lambert Murpher
Frederick Baer
Mina Hager
George W. Andrews
The
Conservatory of Music
Oberlin notices and holiday plans from Life in town
Milas Madge Worcester teaches in Charleston West Virginia. She arrives in Oberlin to spend holidays at 25 College Place. Oberlin Business Women's Club hosts Christmas party December 27 at 6 20 PM at the Oberlin Inn. members bring a gift for exchange. Frank S. Barnum, son-in-law of Mrs. Frank Fitch, dies in Florida. Mrs. Fitch and Miss Fitch depart for Florida. Gerald Palmer reports S 5 Holywoodmaster at sea 1700 miles north of Bahia Brazil. steamer left Buenos Aires for the United States. Miss Hoyt Logan leaves to spend a few days at her home. A quip notes a working-model husband payoff.
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Lay
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Barnum
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Holywood
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Saturday's Five Best Radio Features
Radio listings highlight COP night on W27 by Wudted Press with WY4 connecting Sav0 po ain and RCA hours. New Yorke Symphony Orchestra partners with University Women’s Chorus as WJZ airs at 9:00 p.m. EST. WEAR presents Babes in Toyland at 10:00 p.m. ESJ. National Christmas Carol Service features Dr. S. Larkes Cad- Un, WLW Cincinnati 25-TiH0 p.m. EST. Tander’s Oratorio Messiah aired from WOALL Pittsburgh with a Christmas playlet.
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Woall Dittsburgh
Guns Por Monkeys Barnet Invasion Sparks Panic
Residents in Barnet England buy guns to kill an escaped monkey that invades nearby buses. The chaotic scene includes frightened neighbors and reports of a baby crying when it desires but cannot.
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