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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1921
Page
3
A Chronicle Telegram report notes three tons of toilet powder sold annually in Elyria through drug stores groceries and barber shops with both men and women of various ages using cosmetics. Merchants describe rising rouge and lipstick sales and a fading color taboo.
Elyria feature celebrates astronomy as a vast field from its origins in astrology to modern science. It highlights star names, planetary bodies like Jupiter and Saturn, nebulae and double stars, and urges readers to look up and appreciate the heavens.
The Daughters of Isabella present Facts and Fancies of 1921 a colorful musical revue at the Rialte theater on May 17 and 18. The show features eight scenes rich humor clever dancing and melodious singing with a motion picture studio to Arabian Ballet sequence and a New York wedding day farce. Cast includes Chrystine Roylan Katherine Welsh Mary Seward Agnes Dougherty Mary Murray Ben Shubert Christy Collan Jim Colgan and others with Eleanore Thomas Maurine Struthers and Margaret Horn in dances and choruses led by a strong Elyria talent lineup.
Mrs. George Reed and Mr. Reed hosted a barn dance in Elyria on Tuesday evening. About forty couples enjoyed the event with a three piece orchestra providing music. The gathering marked a memorable night for attendees.
La Grange High School alumni officers plan a May 21 gathering at the city hall to honor graduates. Mrs Henry Wigert chairs a committee for a pleasant program and guest entertainment. Professors doctors lawyers judges farmers and business people are invited to return to the old hometown with a welcome salute and an hour of dancing planned.
A detailed tour of the Elyria YWCA describes its office, parlor, Federation room, dining room, upstairs bedrooms for 19 girls, and the central Campfire room. The recreation hall features a gym, showers, and tennis courts, all adding a homelike, welcoming atmosphere and ongoing social events.
Elyria reports the County Young People's Division begins a county tour to organize Sunday School classes. A boy and girl pair will visit each Sunday School, with girls explaining to female members and boys to male members. Officers meet at 8 15 Sunday morning in front of the Green Line Waiting Room and travel to Lorain. Superintendent W Gollmar of Lake Avenue will oversee the trip.
Elyria Elks lodge prepares a dinner dance in the hall on Tuesday with the Eucha Beach orchestra providing music. Members and their ladies expect a highly entertaining social event as the dining room and dancing pavilion are being elaborately decorated.
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs urges all member clubs to mark Citizenship Day on July 4 as a shared annual event. Led by Mrs. William H. Sharp, clubs should organize parades and bands to honor new citizens and youths reaching adulthood, with materials available from headquarters for proper observance.
A dense listing of Monday and Tuesday meetings across local clubs churches and lodges. Entries include Central Guild of St Andrews Mrs Amspacher and Mrs Hornback hosting. Wesleyan Circle with Miss Florence Fuller. various cantons ladies auxiliaries clubs and religious groups meeting in city halls churches and clubrooms. A guest meeting at the Missionary Society and a district election of officers at Elk’s association.
Kiwanis Club at Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon. Daughters of Tsabella join the K of C at 7 30 p m. Triangle Club meets in the club rooms. Hamilton Parent Teachers hold a 3 16 pm gathering.
The Young People’s Society intermediate endeavor at St Pauls Evangelical Church hosts a meeting. The Mayflower Camp gathers at Wurst Hall at 7 20 pm for activities. The Friendship Club Cabinet via the W CA plans a meeting and supper.
Bazaar event listing for the Merry Workers Club held on Saturday at Mrs. R. T. J. Martins residence located at 326 West Avenue.
Epworth League at the Methodist Church meets at 6 00 p m with Hazel Wieseke presenting What We Owe To Our Parents. Election of officers. First Congregational Church Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m led by Fred Glasger and Marceline Ketchum with topic Living Close To Christ.
About twenty friends from Elyria and Sheffield gathered Friday evening at Charles Crosby of North Ridge home to celebrate his 21st birthday with games and a pleasant surprise. Local church and community notices follow detailing meetings, socials, and visits across Elyria including Berean Class activities and various church group gatherings.
The Central Guild of St Andrews church will be entertained at the home of Mrs A Spacher on West avenue with Mrs Hornback assisting. All members are urged to attend for a pleasant afternoon. The board of trustees of the Old...
Mrs. Anna Victoria Mumford, known as the Bird Lady, lives at the Old Ladies' Home in Elyria. She feeds birds daily in the park, shares tales of thrushes, and advocates bird houses, noting winter feeding is crucial for sparing birds from harsh weather. At eighty four she remains active and respected as a civic figure and friend to birds.
Pleasing program announced for May seventh at Finney Hall featuring baritone Robert lend, Oberlin faculty, and Cleveland Symphony players. Soloists include Miss Lucy Van de Ba and Miss March with praised performers from Chicago and Portland in varied concert selections.
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