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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
3
The Australian pair of love birds star in The Road to Divorce at the Strand starting Tuesday. Director Philip Rosen and the camera crew tried days to coax the birds to part, finally using double exposure to suggest estrangement. Special animals also feature in the Universal picture.
Gloria Dawn stars in Footlights and Shadows at the American with Olive Thomas in the lead role. The play promises dramatic tension and romance, supported by Alexander Onalow and a strong company. In Los Angeles, Ottoman Zar Aduaht Hanish known as Little Master of the Mazd faenen cult is on trial after grand jury charges. Parents report retracting juvenile case statements. The Episcopal church advances worldwide work and reforms in amusements. Fiteavlte Baptist and Congregational church plans involve a community center and the building’s destruction if misused for secular purposes.
Washington May 1 Republican leaders abandon plans to pass the relief bill next Monday after a caucus failed to unite party support for a sales tax as revenue. Mondell announced a conference would be held late next week amid bitter closed door debate over immediate action. The opposition to the sales tax and to the relief bill blocked progress for this session.
Major Robert Warwick films for The Tree of Knowledge at the Colonial Theatre for three days beginning Sunday. He meets Lt Col Theodora Roosevelt during a Los Angeles visit to the Lady studio. the veterans share memories of a past war collision.
Two men reach the Pinnacle in the Alps tale aboard the Universal Jewel production Blind Husbands. Dr. Armstrong an American surgeon discovers a letter from his wife in a boastful rival's pocket. Eric von Stroheim wrote directed and stars alongside Francesca Billington and Sam DeGrasse at the Colonial Theatre next week.
Conrad Nagel stars in Romeo's Dad with Tom Wise and Gail Kane. The Stage Women's War Relief photo play supports the relief effort, and Nagel values the chance to aid the cause while appearing in the production.
Mac Murray appears in the new picture On With the Dance at the Colonial for one week starting tomorrow. A striking ballet dress features a long tight basque with a front panel and glittering spangled mittens, highlighting the heroine’s look in the film.
Gloria Dawn plays a Good Samaritan who helps a fevered stranger, ill and bereft, revealing themes of compassion amid a tropical peril setting at the American Theater over tomorrow and Monday.
A large South Amherst crowd attended a Knights and Ladies of He Curlty special meeting Wednesday with multiple candidates initiated. Following the ceremony a local tristing meal was enjoyed. Freight issues were discussed as Amherst merchants rely on trucks to Cleveland and Toledo for goods. Several locals and visitors from nearby towns attended events and hospital visits.
Government to begin a 40000 dollar extension to the west breakwater at Lorain in a few days. Alex Hart leads the effort as the project proceeds with a focus on improving harbor safety and access.
An old advertisement recounts a Phoenix woman bedridden two years with pneumonia and a severe cough, praising Milka Emulsion after trying twelve doctors. The copy promises quicker digestion, appetite, and strength, notes a six bottle guarantee, and claims the product rebuilds flesh for all ages with a spoonable texture and affordable prices.
Mrs Dorothy Dair has returned home from Los Angeles where she has been since October. Mr and Mrs I. Ross visited with their sons in Wellington. The Ladies Ald society meets at the church basement Thursday. Caton Grange will hold its next meeting May 14 with degrees conferred on candidates. Miss Delia Carpenter was named delegate to the Lorain convention for the local Sunday school. Loyal Women's class plans a special number for closing exercises on Sunday in May. Visitors attended the Victor concert at the Rialto in Elyria Saturday evening and enjoyed the program.
Nearly every family in North Olmsted is busy preparing ground for gardens. Miss Alice Stearns remains in hospital for throat trouble. Mr Gardner has returned home and is improving. Mr and Mrs Limpert have moved to a new home and are settled.
May notes show Mrs Harleman visiting Mrs Mary Vogley on Fur nace Street, Elyria, Tuesday. Mrs Harry Stoughton hosted Mrs Herleman as guest on Thursday in a brief, cordial social exchange.
Baker's Crossing social column lists May visits by Mr and Mrs Martin Smith of Wellington to Ed Baker, Mrs Welderich of Spencer visiting Nora Coles, DH Baker and wife and Arthur Cole visiting Wellington, Edith Wilcox staying with Lela Peabody, E L Wilcox on business in Elyria, Harriet Cole Van Cole and family at Arthur Cole's, Ralph Rickel and family moving to Arthur Cole house, G H Tirlam visiting New London, Mandus Hileman visiting Chester Clark's in Homer.
The quadrennial conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened in Des Moines with Bishop J Berry of Philadelphia presiding. Fourteen nationalities were represented and 41 women among 59 delegates. half the delegates are ministers, the rest laymen. The opening session discussed selecting Edwin Gorke's successor to Topeka Kansas, with Dr Edmund M Mills of Syracuse noted as acting secretary. Other business included election prospects and possible unification with the Methodist Church.
Mrs. Mary Collins of 416 East Avenue wins the $100 top prize from William Taylor Son & Co for the essay Cleveland in 1870. Her three hundred word piece was judged by three Cleveland newsmen and she receives the check after a nationwide contest. She has a record of prizes from Batter Business club and other contests, with humor noted by friends.
Census data from Associated Press lists Pontiac Michigan with 34 273 residents, 741 or 125 8 per cent, Crawfordsville Indiana 10189 up 763 or 82 per cent, and East Chicago Indiana 35967 with an increase of 16 869 or 83 per cent.
Mrs Thomas Orage of Spruce Street stepped on a broken flagstone in front of Betts bakery and swung her baby carriage, injuring a badly sprained ankle. She was unaware of the defective walk. Nearby mentions include Mrs Reichard and Miss Barth Yountain, with others noted as visiting or traveling in the area.
Workmen along the Sandusky River in Bucyrus discovered a dead alligator floating beneath the surface inside town limits. They hauled it ashore after mistaking it for a large carp. The origin of the reptile in the river remains unknown.
Henry Nesbett of Cleveland visited relatives in Grafton with Mrs Linderman last Sunday. Mrs Barth moved her household goods to Elyria on Monday and will continue her post at the Leethie waiting room, traveling between Elyria and her new location.
Mrs J E Griffin of Blame Kansas describes a three month battle with severe itching and disfiguring pimples on feet neck and chest. after using six cakes of Cuticura Soap and two boxes of Ointment she was healed and urges Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum as daily toilet preparations. June 7 1919.
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