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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1921

Page

7

Elyria Chamber Plans Weekly Events and Paving Fight

The Elyria Chamber of Commerce outlines a week of gatherings including Monday musical arts at 7 39 and Tuesday 7 30 Americas Legion event. Directors entertain at 6 80 dinner at the Country Club next Monday. The advisory committee seeks cooperation among Better Business, Rotary and Young Men clubs while the city considers a paving program prioritizing Oberlin road Becrean Middle and West avenues and main market road funding. Civic Center committee meets Thursday with city officials and librarian board to advance library aims.

Evenia Americas Legion Civic Center Committee Elyria Chamber of Commizrce Next Mondey Lise He Chamber of Commerce Aietine Pact Bu Bess Club Manusse Ten Rotary Cis Ind Mess Blythe Oberlin Road

Merchant Names and Grocers in Local Street Directory

A fragment lists several merchants and businesses by surname and initials including Francis, Smalley, Shindie, Reublin, Renouard, Widener, Shapero, Pollock, Winchell, Bastion, Driscol, and a Bastion area grocery. No clear event or narrative is provided beyond the directory-style itemization.

B. A. Francis Ct. W. Smalley Sam Shindie Reublin Bros BR. Renouards and Wwidener Ben“ Shapero H. Pollock Winchell Grocery Bastion Driscol Grocery

Old Fashioned Marble Game Seen As Work Not Popular

Elyria reports a Saturday marble game where boys crowd a circle and shoot to knock marbles. The process is tedious, with players squatting or sitting while others or bankers claim the best marbles. Some games are for keeps and involve scoring by hitting the eye of the target. Also noted is Miss May Bannerman of Glasgow honored by the King for war services with the Army Telegraph in France.

Elyria Meesdh Aha Hean

Oberlin Burglary: Freight Depot and Lumber Office Targeted

In Oberlin on February 21, burglars forced entry at the New York Central freight depot and the Hixon Lumber Co. office. They rifled desks and pried open a gate, taking a revolver from the depot while finding no cash. The lumber firm reported no money in the safe and left without stealing valuables.

Oberlin New York Central Hixon Lumber Company Waite Ifice Robert Hixon Lumber Company

Lawrence to California and Harrisville news

Dr. F A Lawrence travels to California by message to fulfill his mother’s wish. That same evening Mrs. Lawrence learns of her mother’s illness in Harrisville Pa and departs for her bedside. General Ludendorff, once chief of German arms, is now a private in the Bavarian Roma guard.

Elyria Ven F. Aa. Lawrens California Ludendorff Bavarien Roma Guard

Yes or No at Dreamland in Lorain Tonight

George Zegtab of the Dreamland theatre has booked Yes or No for Wednesday. Norma Talmadge stars in dual roles and appears with Natalie in scenes while Mabel Jones plays the lead with Mr. Berry. The Dreamland bills Shakespearean drama and proclaims the film as best picture.

Lorain George Zegtab Dreamland Theatre Norma Talmadge Oth Talmadge

Sea Wolf uproar at Opera House draw big crowd

In Lorain on February 21 a very large audience attended the Opera House to witness Sea Wolf. The article hails the London tale as a peak dramatic performance with Berry as Wolf Larson, noting his unique stage presence and the play's sea action.

Lorain Howse Jack London Mans

Father Schmitz Dies Longtime County Resident Reverend Dies at Monroeville

Father Nickolas Sehmitz a former county resident died at home at 12 15 a m Friday March 18 born in Prussia in 1833 he came to America young man ordained June 28 1864 at St Johns Cathedral Cleveland first mass in First Trinity parish In 14 miles from Woods he faced privations and served as pastor at several locales He leaves many mourners Funeral services at St Josephs church Monroeville Tuesday 9 30 am burial Monroeville Great Britain had 1700 cemeteries for soldiers

Nickolas Sehmitz Et Stunrpeville Briday Toary Prussia America Hfe St. John’s Cathedral Cleveland Rappe of Telated Woods Perich Tivin Tre Desville Rame Monre North Ridge St. Joseph's Church Monroeville

Parlor Bedroom and Bath at Pantheon Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd attended Parlor Bedroom and Bath at the Pantheon theatre in Lorain on Feb 21, with shows throughout the day. Eugene Pallette stars as Reggie in this C. W. Bell and Mark Swan boudoir comedy, noted for its hasty, humorous plot and laughs, and Ruth Stonehouse billed as Pally Gatheway in the stage adaptation.

Lorain Pantheon Theatre Pantheon Tedestar Eugene Pallette Bath Metro C. W. Bell Mark Swan Mr. Palette Red Jocelyn Alisa Jimmy Valentine Bert Lytell Paul Armstrong Stil Previousy May Ailigen Warner Billy Reggie Alon Atlantic City Republic Theatre New York City Ruth Stonehouse Pally Gatheway Notlety Florence Stone

Deserters Rise as Army Faces Prewar Decline

Under a military law, commanding officers to the French army have the right to ceremonies. Desertion in the American army now averages 1.27 percent, down from a prewar average of four percent.

Pepto Mangan Ad Helps Restore Vitality Voice

An old advertisement promotes Pepto Mangan as a tonic to boost vitality and blood health. It touts two forms liquid and tablet with a claim that genuine Pepto-Mangan products carry the Guide's label and emphasizes mood improvement and energy.

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Judge Webber to Speak at Lorain Banquet

Judges A. B. Webber of this city will speak at the annual Father and Son’s banquet at the First M. E. church Reid Avenue and 6th Street Lorain this evening. He plans a message for attendees and will try to keep the church orchestra supplied.

Judge Webber Lorain Elyrea A. B. Webber M. E Reid Avenus 6Th Street Dadge Webber Sannor Fei

Ostfriesland Sinks to Bombing Target Debates in Washington

The former German battleship Ostfriesland is slated for tests to settle the air versus battleship superiority dispute in Washington. Within ninety days experiments will attempt to destroy the vessel with bombs dropped by army planes. The photo shows the ship entering New York harbor after surrender.

Ostfriesland Washington New York Harbor

Masonic Ball Planned With Wallace Orchestra At Amherst Club

Amherst residents note Washington birthday observances and church attendance while a grand Mason ic ball is announced for tomorrow evening at the Masonic club rooms. Wallace s Cleveland vocal orchestra will provide music and many Mason s from surrounding towns are expected to attend.

Masonic Club Wallace Cleveland Lova

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