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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1926
Page
10
Reported heavy fighting between tribesmen and French forces near Wis in late July. Dispatches from Ghyria state the French operations around Ghouta have continued for days with attempts to press toward Damascus, while Druse aligned authorities indicate ongoing French communications.
In Oberlin on July 26 the education committee held a five week summer school and exhibition for children aged five to twelve. About 196 attended sessions from nine to eleven, with classes for primary and older students led by Mary I and Arthur T. Jones. The event, tied to church efforts, featured handiwork, sewing, kite making and doll houses, and was praised by local organizers including Mrs Weatherall and Mildred Rosencrans.
London tailors promote lighter, healthier menswear as women presage a return to elaborate clothing. In Chicago, 6-year-old Charles Dickinson advocates air mail transport between Chicago and Minneapolis. Bradford Archbishop Cosmo Lang proclaims Mrs. Grundy dead, defending flappers. Diana Strickland condemns modern civilization as jungle camouflage and notes ballroom dancing’s origins from hinterland manners.
A two day trip from Oberlin to Des Moines cost sixty five cents while the return journey cost almost three dollars. Five boys from W M Brown’s Methodist Sunday class spent an overnight hike at Kipton Creek sleeping under the stars. Attending were Ivan Gardinier, Bourdett Mitchelson, Edward Notham, William Rosecrans and George Seale, with Mr Brown accompanying. Oberlin residents mentioned include Clarence Awick, Paul Titus touring with the Bacon Institute, Gordon Mayor of North Malin Street visiting Detroit, the Mayers now living on Clifton Blvd Cleveland, Evelyn Morrow and her marriage to Mr Mill of Washington, and Kathrine Hildebrand and William Hildebrand visiting from Cleveland. William Payne joined Charleston Battery Corp on the third floor of Oberlin Hardware Co building. Nearly fifty from the Beacon Institute attended church services. A special village council meeting is called to present the tax budget for next year.
Warsaw reports at least one dozen killed and several wounded in fresh border clashes as Russian guards allegedly cross into Polish territory near Akalat. Unclear details emerge as tension rises. A separate note mentions a convention with expected record attendance of over 3,090 in Indiana poultrymen’s meeting focusing on production marketing advertising and accreditation of baby chicks.
Moving pictures based on plots vary but this film uses a formal dress suit as motive. Reginald Denny stars as a young businessman who buys a dress suit to maintain status after being refused by a large employer. He attempts to pawn everything, including his wife, to cover creditors.
Marion IL July 26 Judge R R Fowler in Williamson County directed court rules that a regular panel of 234 jurors must be filled from the venire box rather than by random sheriff selection. The change ends a practice that kept a group of men employed awaiting summons when panel numbers fell short, ending a steady court room presence.
The twelfth Annual Convention of the International Baby Chick Association will be held at West Baden from August 3 to 6. Delegates and visitors from Indianapolis and other areas are expected to attend the event.
The review praises Skinner's Dress Suit as one of Denny's best films and notes Laure La Plante’s performance as his wife. It highlights an entertaining hour or two despite opposing evidence about the husband’s greatness.
Betty Compson stars in The Wise Guy at Capitol, a partner project with James Kirkwood. The film imitates The Miracle Man with hokum claims and a fake minister leading a congre gation while theft and manipulation unfold. The plot tracks Kirkwood’s realization and the nemesis overtaking him.
Columbus July 26 Joe Wilson manager of the James theatre says the jinx on his show house is ended. A belts on a ventilator caused smoke to fill the theatre during a performance but a cry of fire was quickly quelled with no trouble. A week earlier lightning struck an electric feed line into the theatre. Mary Astor and Betty Compson star in portions with Kirkwood and the girl crook theme noted.
An incident occurred Saturday afternoon when a man collapsed and died after being removed from a show. Witnesses report chaotic darkness and a swift medical response. Wilson stated the crowd hoped for no further trouble as authorities began an investigation.
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