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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1924
Page
5
Geo Wainwright, Oberlin graduate and Japanese minister, says the Tokyo disaster eroded race hatred and proved trust in the United States. He notes Chinese relief workers shared pay and two million homeless refugees survived on little food due to neighborly sharing.
Announcement: Miss Mildred Metcalf will marry William Parks Beetham of Bellaire Ohio. The engagement was revealed after a party given by Miss Marie Sherrer at 151 Forest Street, during which the couple’s plans were disclosed. Miss Metcalf is the daughter of Prof Maynard Metcalf and Mrs Metcalf of 128 Forest Street. Beetham is a second year medical student at Yale.
Mary Eaton lands a movie role as Mercedes in Hig Children’s Children after being spotted by Sam Wood during her Folles vacation. Martha Mansfield’s fatal burn injury on location marks cinema’s first on set death. Reports cover Louise Lorraine’s fall from a horse, Monty Banks as an Italian immigrant in Racing Luck with Helen Ferguson, and social Grange Christmas events with recitations, songs, and officer installations.
Oberlin notes report on the zoology text adopted by several colleges. Oberlin residents share visits and events including Professor Fullerton’s talk in Brooklyn, a Morgain Street fire call with no damage, a church social for travelers from Africa, New Year gatherings with families from Elyria and Cleveland, and Mrs. Heacox returning from Manistee for her mother’s illness.
Oberlin churches publish the Sunday schedule with times for worship, Sunday School, and evening services. Notable entries include United Church Finney Chapel with 9:45 Sunday school and 11:00 morning service, and First Baptist with 11:10 morning worship and 7:54 evening service. Christian Science Society, Christ Church, and Epworth Leagues also announce class and service times.
Mt Zion Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m and evening service at 7 20 p m led by Pastor P H Hill in Bly Pa.
Frank H. Herdenburk pastor announces schedule shifts at the American Legion Hall. Sunday school at 9 45 morning service 11 00 evening service 7 30 and Peoples meeting 6 15. Starting January 3 Thursday night and all regular Sunday meetings move to 181 West College Street.
Island Road residents report Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Brooks of Columbia and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Brooks of Bara visiting Bfr. and Mrs. Harold Ross. Eaton Grange No. 1964 held an all day meeting and New Year dinner with about fifty attendees. Mrs. Lucy Cole and Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Cole and daughter Elaine were noted in attendance.
Sunday at the home of the former's daughter Mrs. Carl Blaine extended to guests of Mrs. EB Hathaway and Mr. and Mrs A McAdams. Elliott Eldred visited with his parents on New Year’s Day while BL Munn hosted a watch party including Frank Tite and others. Mra Tletjies, Elson Munn, Eleanor Munn and Harvey Bianck joined in various family celebrations as Kottie Munn departed for Indiana. Nearby entertainments included Mr Sheldon hosting his sister Mrs Hall and Miss Glidys Hines, and Harold Ross and family spending New Year’s with George Brooks in Calmina. Floyd Stone and friends attended Stillman in Cleveland Wednesday night.
Harold Lloyd stars in Why Worry at Theatres Grand through Saturday with laughs and action. Colonial presents The Girl Who Came Back, a heart touching tale of temptation and redemption. Dreamland screens Wonders of the Sea, detailing plant and animal life and shipwrecks beneath the waves.
Beginning Sunday, Hoot Gibson stars in Hook and Ladder, paired with American Six Days a thrilling story of a young couple cast together for six days. A well thought out production with punch, plus a fine comedy and strong feature.
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