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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1931

Page

5

Dreamland Theatre Opens New Beauty and Comfort in Elyria

The Dreamland Theatre in Elyria reopens Thursday with extensive remodeling and modern features. Manager John Pekras restored the old venue blending new acoustics, washed-air system, R C A Photophone sound, beaded glass screen, and comfort upgrades while preserving its familiar name and decades of local patrons.

NEW Dreamland Theatre Elyria Dreamland John Pekras Dreamland Theatre Pekras

Electricity Shapes New Dreamland Theater Power and Signage

The Dreamland Theater showcases essential electrical work by Elyria Superior Electric Company. Ventilation, lighting, and outside electric signs enhance comfort and attraction, with prior theatre electricals wired by the firm for Capitol Rivoli Rialto and more. R. A. Wentz leads with 30 years in the field, Elyria since 1909. Eight twins win church attendance prizes at St. Paul’s in Preston, along with 27 others receiving certificates.

Elyria Superior Electric Company Capitol Rivoli Rialto Theatres Dreamland Dreamand Ieity Elyria Block Lewis Mercantile New York Central Elyria High School Flyria Memorial Hospital Radiola Elyria R. A. Wentz Youngstown Lorain Preston Ont St. Paul's Church Clarence Clara Taylor Robert Andrew Morser Dorothy Margaret Mackrow Faith Hope Weber

Dreamland Theatre opens with Charley's Aunt lineup

Dreamland Theatre launches a big season starting tomorrow afternoon. John Pekras, operator, has booked a slate headlined by Charley's Aunt the talkie version of the classic comedy. Thursday and Friday feature Charley's Aunt, then The Utah Kid with Hex Lease, followed by William Boyd on Sunday and Monday.

Dreamland Theatre Tomorow John Pekras Picure Hex Lease William ‘Boyd

Charleys Aunt at Dreamland Thursday

Charleys Aunt, a Cambridge farce of Oxford student life and mistaken identity, comes to the Dreamland Theatre for two days. Charlie Ruggles stars as Charley with Janet Collier Doris Lloyd Halliwell Hobbes Hugh Williams Rodney McLennon Flora Sheffield Flora Le Breton and Phillip Smalley in a Christie production directed by Al Christie.

Charley's Oxford University Columbia Pictures Tol’eravle David Rodney McLennon Flora Sheffield Flora le Breton Phillip Smalley al Christie

Dreamland Theatre Reopens After Fire In Elyria

Kaiser Company general contractors rebuilt the Dreamland after the November 28 blaze destroyed the old motion picture house. The new venue will open tomorrow afternoon with The Painted Desert as the inaugural feature. It will show first run pictures four times weekly as a moderate priced house with occasional free shows for children.

Elyria L. P. Kaiser Company General Contractors Dreamland Theatre Dreamland Pekras

Kaiser Company Reopens Theatre After Fire

The Kaiser Company, with 31 years in Elyria contracting, supplied all new materials for the theatre reopening after a blaze. They previously rebuilt the Rialto Theatre after a fire and remodeled the Rivoli and Capitol theatres, showcasing extensive theatre contracting experience.

Kaiser Company Rialto Theatre Capitol Theatre Elyria

New Theatre Decorated by Lorain Man C G Capitan

Lorain decorator C G Capitan arrived at the Dreamland Theatre to oversee its decoration. He brings 15 years in theatre decor, having worked on Elyria play houses and most recently redecorated the Hotel Newell last fall.

Lorain C. G. Capitan New Dreamland Theatre

Crown Prince Tunnel Declared Historical Monument in Verdun

Verdun France government designates the tunnel famed for its role in the 1916 offensive as a historical monument. The site has long been known since the war as the Crown Prince Tunnel.

Verdun France

Georgetown Driver Survives Two Snowstorms Drives 175 Miles

George Elliot of Linden South Carolina aged years old drove his car 175 miles through two snowstorms in a harrowing winter trek. Authorities noted his endurance and cautious handling during severe weather conditions.

Georgetown George Elliot Linden S. C

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