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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1924
Page
6
A 1924 note warns motorists not to allow sleighs to be hitched to automobiles. It cites danger to children from sudden releases, rear collisions, and misjudged distances on slippery streets. Parents are urged to teach children to avoid this illegal and risky practice.
Otto W. Brach of the Ohio Industrial Relations Department forecasts a busy 1925 for iron and steel and allied industries based on a state survey. He notes 2 181 major contracts totaling over 70 million dollars awarded for the year ahead, with wages rising since 1914 and costs up 65 percent, implying real purchasing power gains but rising worker standards.
Plans for the George Washington bicentennial aim to erase myths and reveal a more human portrait. A committee spokesman says old Weems lore, including the cherry tree tale, will be debunked to show Washington as a real boy and man.
The passage reports an unusual Christmas with Nome, Alaska recording forty degrees above zero. Santa Claus visits Nome with reindeer, but the weather forces a change of vehicle to a wagon upon departure.
A Hobart Oklahoma teacher died while trying to rescue children in a fire that destroyed thirty people. The community and parent citizens are urged to honor the heroine who gave her life in the line of duty.
Leigh Hunt recounts a dream where an angel asks for the names written in a gold book. Abou insists on being noted for loving his fellow man. The angel writes Abou’s name, then returns to reveal those blessed by love of God, and Ben Adhem’s name leads all.
A compile of historical anniversaries and birth notices includes figures such as General Andrew Jackson linked to 1817, Stephen Girard’s death in 1801, Sir Robert Peel’s prime ministership in 1838, and Admiral George Dewey’s birthplace and death. It also notes births and events across years including lawmakers, authors, and sports figures, with several 19th and early 20th century references and a contemporary criminal indictment and parole update.
The notice notes St Stephen day name day following Christmas as the first Christian martyr. It marks the centenary birth of Gen Augustus I Chetlain a Union commander in the Civil War. Also mentions Boxing Day and a Vatican Missionary Exhibit opening today.
Major General Charles P Sumnerall, set to succeed Major General Robert L Bullard on January 16, will lead the 2d Corps Area. He commanded the 1st Field Artillery Brigade and served with the 1st Division and Sun, 9th and 4th Armies in World War I. He is among Pershing’s recommendations for promotion to Lieutenant General and hails from Lake City Florida, entering the Military Academy in 1888.
A letter from Mrs. Tipton Bud’s nephew recalls a life long with stogies and notes his progress after years of smoking as he is invited to participate in a paving program.
The text details officer movements including Summerall's inter-Allied staff role and appointments at Camp Puuv Ks Camp Div NJ and later command of the Hawaiian Department. It notes Oct 12 1924 as a transfer to the Eighth Corps Area at San Antonio Texas, with Governors Island and succession by Maj Gen Ernest Hinds at San Antonio the following month.
Grove Patterson reflects on Samuel Gompers and American institutions as death ends a long life. He ponders American labor history, industrial progress, and the clash between romance and commercial progress in modern society. He questions commercialization of culture and the impact on national ideals.
Murray Hulbert, new AAU president, calls for industry supported athletic facilities for workers to mirror schools. He argues such programs improve health, loyalty, and productivity, with plants offering fields, associations, and prizes coordinated under AAU rules across major cities and universities.
Reports from the freight depot show 102500 pounds of grapes 134 barrels of flour 6290 pounds of butter 5227 pounds of cheese 47600 broom handles and 950 sets of hubs and jellies shipped. Burglars entered Bennington Broadwell store and Pomeroy Day store. latter yielded considerable stock. Marys Church held a fair earning 710 profits.
In Oberlin Geo Dellifield and daughter Martha and Louis H Dellifield were in town. Gottfrey Bauman spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Anna Bauman and family. Mio o and Mrs Vernon Rosa and son from Oberlin visited Mr and Mrs Wm Ross and family Tuesday evening. Wiss Lena Gleisner of Cleveland spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Herr Gleisner. Wiss Leona Ward was in Elgin Saturday. Mrs Emma Heidt and daughter Mabel and son Harry of Toledo spent Sunday at their home. Miss Florence Jones was in Oberlin shopping. Monday Mr and Mrs Adam Horn were in Oberlin. Miss Dorothy Krieg was in Ely-
Monday social rounds include Chas Heidrich and Martha Bauman in Elyria while Paul Court and family from Oberlin stay with Wallace Court. Several local residents enjoy Christmas events, visits, and a Berlin Heights guest list.
A social dance event took place at Elberta Beach on Sunday evening December 28 with attendees enjoying music and dancing by the shoreline.
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