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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1923
Page
8
The report highlights a new Star car praised for its distinctive design and features. It notes the machine depth, extended front end, front axle integration, nickel trim, and hood detailing that reduce noise and create a sleek appearance. The article mentions a Memorial erection in Washington and several prominent new items.
Ohio residents increasingly tour the country by car, sights opened by better highways and longer lasting cars. The 1924 Cleveland Automobile Show highlights latest models and touring devices, with 45 percent of Ohio car owners using autos for long trips among nearly 1,000,000 licenses.
Ora Zimmer of Champaign Illinois recently covered 10 285 miles in 24 days in a 1924 Franklin Sedan. He averaged over 429 miles per day with a high 501 miles in 16 hours 48 minutes and a top run of 773 miles in 22.5 hours. The trip’s running time totaled 79 hours at 40.64 mph.
George Green learns of Charles Green death in Cleveland. Charles to be buried here. Several Brighton families host Christmas gatherings in Wellington and nearby towns. Multiple illnesses pneumonia pluro pneumonia and serious cases noted. Eugene Beam injured by rolling log at Sugashi farm and hospitalized.
Dec 23 notes Mrs E H Fields improving. Mr and Mrs Robert Blaine and Grandma Mole visited Mr and Mrs Howard Beards. Rev C C Maple left for Omaha via Argos and Chicago. M E Sunday school enjoyed a pre Christmas program. Roland Brains and family hosted relatives in Likewood for Christmas. Funeral for Mrs Sh ite Reed held.
Progress on the new center school building continues. Sweet Bros. build a new barn and two houses are under construction on Root road north of Bainbridge. Mrs Read and granddaughter Hazel had a car collision near Fourth Street and East River. both cars damaged with minor injuries. Reverend Maple spoke and visited Thomas Andrews in Toledo. Andrews recovering from pneumonia. The North Olmsted Congregational Church was remodeled with an addition. Church of Christ plans winter spring meetings. Local residents attended Christmas dinner and cemetery visits. Dr. David P. Todd reports a new sun discovery.
Christmas programs filled the Oberlin district with school entertainments and trees at Campbell and other sites. Residents shared holidays with relatives from Elyria Pittsfield Lorain Amherst Avon and Bedford as guests and hosts. Local families reported visits and a few misfortunes including a horse loss and a returning worker.
Saturday, Henry Van Brooks of Chicago visits his parents Mr. and Mrs H Brooks. Mrs Ernest Brooks guest at Mrs Charles Kelley Elyria. An accident at stop 14 as a Green Line car hits a machine driven by W R Richardson of Oberlin. Mrs Richardson bruised and shocked. Frank Kreuger ill several days. Families attend Christmas exercises at Grange hall. Lucile Campbell home from Normal school Cleveland for vacation. Parent Teachers Association to hold social at schoolhouse near step 100 on Friday January 4.
Misa Dernadette Mathewson of Elyria spent Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Campbell. Supper will be furnished by the men and all who are interested in the school are invited to attend.
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