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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1929
Page
1
Judges Mary Frances Squire Mrs Hermann Stevens and George H Chamberlain will tour illuminated homes starting at 7 00 P M Thursday to select area winners The Chronicle Telegram notes numerous Christmas displays citywide with eager competition for three prizes judged on design artistry effectiveness and the Christmas message
A fifty pound fruit cake presented to President Hoover today by Rep Free of California on behalf of the people features a bear emblem and American flag. The cake bears a Christmas greeting inscription in red icing.
The Chronicle Telegram notes a large volume of letters to Santa received late but now turned over to Santa. Santa’s mail bag was unusually heavy this year yet he has time to address the wishes of every good boy and girl. Ten traffic violations were recorded Monday with three double parking incidents, one overtime parking, two instances within 30 feet of corners, and two without lights.
Iwanians will view moving pictures taken by Ralph Murbach at noon Tuesday. Phecenston will conduct the regular weekly luncheon meeting of the Lyria Club.
Christmas mood fills downtown as snow falls and students reunite. Churches offer services and pageants to mark the birth of Christ, while homes bustle with last minute gifts and Yuletide preparations.
Coast Guards recover Herbert Ray age 32 from Lake Erie after his dump truck plunges through ice while he dumps snow from Cleveland streets. Ray reportedly misjudged shore line and vanished after telling helpers to leave.
County officials announced state highway plans to pave three key Lorain County routes next summer. Telegraph road from South Amherst to Elyria roughly eight miles, French Creek road in Avon from Avon Center to the county line about four miles, and Elyria Grafton road from Migrta to Grafton about eight miles. Total cost estimated between 3409000 and 6000 090. Paving will improve traffic to Cleveland and Norwalk, easing travel to both Elyria and Lorain. Also planned: rebuild bridge on Telegraph road near Elyria and remove grade crossings on Lake road near Vermilion. County road program decisions pending.
The Elyria Chronicle Telegram wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as 1929 wanes. The note expresses peace, brotherly love, and good will, acknowledges sadness and joy in the year, praises local neighbors, and shares a brief poem about the Old and New Years.
President and Mrs Hoover prepare for a quiet but hospitable White House Christmas. Secret service and staff receive signed photos, poinsettias brighten the basement, two spruce trees are decorated, and Hoover grandchildren will miss the trip from California. Cabinet families attend the party as festive preparations continue.
Chicago dispatch notes widespread snow across the nation with more forecast. The Midwest faced drifts delaying travel yet enabling limited train service after days of paralysis. Rescue efforts emerged as a woman teacher with a broken leg was moved to a hospital. two boys trekked thirteen miles to obtain medicine.
Not an Empty Stocking drive shows progress with receipts at $710.23 as contributions from individuals and clubs flow in. The LOXog program at St. Aknes ball drew strong support, while boxing events helped raise $4460 in total. The King Solomon Lodge F A M gave $10 and City Hall workers added $7, with more pledges expected to push the final total over $800 by nightfall.
Postmaster J W McHenry assures Elyrian residents that all Christmastide mail arriving by morning will be delivered in time for Christmas Day. Aged postage and proper addressing are required. many letters and cards will miss on-time delivery due to missing postage or incorrect addresses.
About 200 Elyria households will receive baskets from the Not an Empty Stocking Committee, with nearly 400 baskets prepared by volunteers. The American Legion, National Guard, and others will distribute using seven to eight trucks. Packages include chicken, potatoes, canned goods, bread, fruit, jelly, coffee, and candy for a full Christmas dinner.
Crews across the state cleared highways of snow as Christmas travel begins. Officials say most main routes should be passable by today. snow equipment is in use everywhere. Some roads remain blocked by snow with advisories to travel slowly. A number of cars were stalled but there were few serious accidents reported.
The Lorain County Court House will be the focus from now until January 20 as N D Backus aims to collect about three million dollars in taxes, roughly half the yearly total. He revamped the treasurer’s office to ease payments for taxpayers and staff. A Chronicle Telegram photographer captured the court house amid a heavy snowstorm.
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