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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1959
Page
4
Vincent Price praised modern art and American cultural vitality in a Graystone Hotel interview. He urged embracing current art to entertain the public, cited Goya Rembrandt and Renoir as examples, and stressed art’s relevance today while touring the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Vincent Price, actor and art advocate, spoke at Elyria High School on Celebrity Night. He urged art as a public cultural message, urged schools to foster appreciation, and shared anecdotes from theater life while praising the role of museums and artists in society.
The piece critiques Hollywood and urban isolation, arguing films depress audiences and reflect grim social realities. It cites high costs and rent controls in New York as stifling theater access, noting regional theaters in Cleveland and Detroit struggle without broader support.
A local dessert bridge party is announced by the Elyria Worma club, naming organizers and guests including Mes Jams Dunks and Mr Gregory. The text references producers, actors and a notable Cecil Wayne fovink with mentions of Price and Coleman as figures, alongside a caution about material testing and potential discoloration of metal cloth.
A curious note ties Lat 30 and Long 30 adding to a sum producing $4.40, claimed to match the price of an order of Barbecued Chicken at Sterner's Leahy Store located at 29 Broad Street, Plyria, Ohio. The calculation and shop name appear in a local circulation item with no further context.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus parish announces volunteers and committees for tomorrow's chicken dinner. Altar and Rosary Society and Holy Name Society members will handle kitchen tasks and serving, with guild members assisting as needed.
One hundred fifty students of Jefferson Junior High School attended the Spring Sweetheart Dance in the school gym Friday from 7 30 to 10 30 p m. Co chairs were Mrs Jane Reinoehl and Wil Aslard Walker. Chaperons included C E Stoner and Mrs Ralph Herman with a long list of parents and community members assisting. The group discussed a troop camping trip for April 17 and noted a plan to work with troop 28 on a fundraising project for a future trip to Mexico. Decorations featured a blue white theme with a carnation heart and pastel flowers. The event concluded with refreshments and a meeting at the Boyd home the following afternoon.
Area Youth for Christ presents the Ohio premiere of In Times Like These at Lorain High School auditorium at 7 30 p m The film is a sequel to Centerville Awakening The group's regular meeting was at 319 Fifth Judy Satebury led singing and Larry Burgess introduced speakers also noted is a church event at the Nazarene on Gulf Road with temperance themes and meal plans for Sunday night
Jr Catholic Daughters St Elizabeth Troop meets Wednesday Barbara Hysell president Kathy Hupebeck vice president Patty Alten secretary Karen Popovits reporter elects officers. Various local groups hold meetings including YWCA, Knights of Columbus, DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls and Rebecca Guild with times at 1 p m and 8 p m and events at churches halls and lodges across Elyria Lorain area.
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