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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
7
Rialto Elyria reports a colorful critique of modern stage fare as theater trends shift from musical comedies to problem plays. Denman Thompson's The Old Homestead endures amid a landscape of censorship, fading stars, and evolving audience tastes.
A vivid notice previewing a revival of The Old Homestead on Thursday February 10. William Lawrence stars as Uncle Joshua, a role he has performed over three thousand times, drawing old fans and new alike. Mail orders now open for this enduring theatre staple that continues to entertain with its simple, reflective plot and memorable cast.
Elyria report notes Fairbanks production spares no expense in recreating 19th century Los Angeles. A makeshift San Fernando Valley set imitates the Plaza era as the film screens at the American theatre all week.
Mary Pickford recalls a joke about an Arctic explorer discovering a blonde Eskimo, but personal European travel impression dominates as she notes encountering many blond Italians in northern Italy. The Colonial shows The Love Light all week.
February 8 Superintendent Shelton urged the board of education to procure chairs for Garford building auditorium on the east side. The new addition is finished but lacks seating and the board plans an inspection that afternoon and likely to provide seating.
Truant Officer Jack Howlett reported January figures to the board of education noting over forty complaints. Twenty three pupils were absent due to parental neglect, three cases were willful truancy, and the remainder were excusable. Six students lacked shoes and received aid. others missed time due to illness in the family or student sickness.
Elyria February 8 The thirty first annual meeting of the Columbia Farmers Institute association will be held at the Columbia town hall Friday and Saturday. A five session program includes music, talks on education taxation crop production and home economics with leaders from Elyria Columbus and Independence guiding discussions. Officers and committees listed include H A Harbourt C Goodman and John Prindile with extensive food and exhibit plans for the two day event.
NOXWVALK reports a milk diet trial giving half a pint daily to each pupil at Leaguest school. Norwalk police to be equipped with riot guns. Rev J Bernard Sause takes over pastors in Norwalk Pontiac Monroeville churches. National guard unit to form locally. Auto owned by Mayme Smith stolen. Detroit Trust buys 36000 Medinard bonds. Rose Schaffer injured in fall. Supreme Court to review Chas Rehfeld case Feb 12. Rehfeld claims to be sane. Water Works land may be annexed by city. Marriages listed for local couples. Charles Beck and Cornelia Mitchell. Harry Sherbundy and Gertrude Keemper. Burt O Donnell and Sylvia Greiner. Charles Sucher and Anna Egle. Charles Wagner receives five tobacco plugs from Rocky Springs Tennessee five years old.
Mrs Ruth F Dalzell of London recently sailed for home after an extended tour of the United States. She had been a prisoner in Berlin for several months following the outbreak of the war, interned with other members of the British colony.
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