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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
4
A social event at the home of Miss Dora Dillon featured a blue satin decor and a spacious dining table with matching gifts and cards. Guests included a prominent social set and fellow graduates from George Washington University, with plans for a Lake Avenue picnic and afternoon activities.
Six couples attended a verse of originality at the home of Mr and Mrs H Squire in Cleveland in honor of Miss Dorothy Lersch and Miss Carla Dillon whose engagement was announced earlier. The event featured pink and green decor, unique place cards, miniature trunks and maid and valet centerpieces, with entertainment and prizes for attendees. A separate item notes Anna Albright’s daughter marrying Henry Gordon in Cleveland after obtaining a license in Elyria, with the couple to reside in Amherst. A Church of Christ picnic at Avon Beach drew a large crowd with games for all ages, and Mrs Seymour C Prentiss hosted a social in honor of Miss Margaret Millsapugh, a Pittsburgh visitor staying with her grandmother in Elyria.
Mr and Mrs C C Bowers return from Columbus after golf events with Dr and Mrs Rice and others. Guests include Dr H P Owens and daughters Ida and Ethel and C D Fisher visiting Mrs T A Conway in Bluffton. Auxiliary to the Song of Veterans meets tomorrow at G A R hall at 730. Mona Hayes returns from a three month east trip with relatives in Buffalo Rochester Syracuse and Albany NY. Ladies Aid at United Presbyterian to be hosted by Mrs Bristol Mrs Henderson and Mrs Spriggs with program and refreshments. Mary Louise Breeme visits from Dayton with Mrs Edwardes. Arthur Daniela and Mrs Mayer host guests from East Liverpool. Miss Emr Scharfenberg mentioned at 437.
Yast River street returned from a Buffalo Niagara Falls vacation to the green line ticket office where she works as an ticket agent. Mrs Grace Kushinski underwent tonsil and adenoid surgery at Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs R H Noderer and two children visited at Mrs Noderer’s parents home then returned to Johnstown Pa. Mrs H J Halton of Chicago and daughter Margaret Tage visited Wake avenue. Mrs Filla Millsaugh and granddaughter Margaret Millsaugh of Philadelphia visited Mrs Prentiss and her daughter in Overlook and Cleveland. Mrs Prentiss stayed in Cleveland until yesterday. Mrs Iva Hoard, after a stay in Ridgeville, left for New York City and Washington DC with a Niagara Falls stop en route. Edwin A Tarry of the U S Bellée takes a ten day furlough with his mother Mrs J R Tarry on Lake avenue, plans an 18 month voyage to Turkey. Springfield Radiator dies. SPRINGFIELD OH Aug 26 T D Wallace 71 former publisher of The Democrat died suddenly at Pontiac Michigan. He was active in Democratic circles and formerly ran a local business.
Danville residents report a family seeking relief for a daughter with irregularities and school trouble. An advertisement claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped others and could help similar cases, urging mothers to request advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Massachusetts.
A fragmented ad claims a Bulgarian Blood Tea potion called The Wand of Bulgarian Blood Tea can restore health. It describes taking a cupful once or twice for improvement and relevance to feeling stronger, urging sick readers to try the product.
Mexico City August 26 reports that Pedro Zamora the Jalisco bandit has not confirmed freeing American and British captives since his raid on the village of Cudlea. Rumors say Zamora was captured by his men to turn him over to troops. no official confirmation. General Calles said he would accept Zamora’s surrender to secure the captives and would order Zamora to leave the country.
New York Aus 26 Ten thousand Staten Island commuters reached their Manhattan office without difficulty as the city’s bus service was abandoned at noon after an eight month legal battle over street car fares. Commissioner Grover A Whalen said the abandonment would not resume unless the courts affirm the city’s right to operate buses. Street cars had ceased when a fare increase was denied and buses replaced them.
The Elyria Brass and Bronze Co proceeds with a substantial new factory on Walnut Street. The facility, located on the west side, signals a forthcoming major institution in Elyria. The concern focuses on bronze and brass castings. Children’s School Hose at The Robinson & Hancock Co.
H. F. and J. A. Madden of Cleveland prepare to open an office in the city as representatives of The Refinancing and Mortgage Co. of Cleveland. They will conduct general refinancing and underwriting, issuing stocks and bonds. The Madden brothers are sons of Dr. J. F. Madden formerly a local physician. one was born here. Their father is now in Toledo.
Paris reports Greek Premier Venizelos recovering after a murder attempt as details emerge. The incident prompted international concern, with Greece’s government promising stability and a full investigation into the attack.
A fragmentary notice reports an individual recovering from wounds after an attempted assassination by would be assailants. It notes a reopening of an office after completing a course of study and sets a date for resuming operations on Monday, August 9th, announced by De Elta Clauser.
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