From Our Files May 23 1914 and Related Items
A retrospective look catalogs items from May 23 across years. It notes the Associated Charities plan to continue work year round, moves a church site for the Social Settlement Association, and Oberlin College coeds facing roll-call guilt. Other entries reference Elyria labor bureau prospects, local anniversaries, a high school principal appointment, a train derailment near Elyria, Elyria parking limits debate, and a Rockefeller gift to Oberlin Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charties
United Presbyterian Church
Eastern Heights Boulevard
Social Settlement Association
Vulcan Street
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Lake Erie
C. P. Shively
Troy
Ohio
Elyria High School
Cleveland-Norwalk
Round House
Elyria
Lorain County
Lorrain County
John D. Rockefeller
Oberlin Graduate School of Theology
Moose Family Halts Trolley in Bath
In Bath Maine a trolley operator Carl Meister halted his car mid route to persuade a cow and three bull moose to clear the tracks through the Topsham woods. The encounter halted service briefly and highlighted wildlife delays on rural lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Meister
Topsham Woods
Santa Monica Beach Mansions of Stars Stir Quiet Luxury
May 23 Los Angeles Santa Monica reveals seaside opulence with private beaches and lavish mansions of Marion Davies Bebe Daniels Constance Talmadge Townsend Netcher Ben Lyon and other stars.描述豪宅私密海滩与名流生活。
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Marion Davies
Townsend Netcher
Constance Talmadge
Bebe Daniels
Ben Lyon
Santa Monicians
Amherst Auxiliary Meeting Plans Memorial Day Activities
South Amherst Ohio May 23 The American Legion Auxiliary Post No 197 met at Mrs Paul Mori s home with 19 members present Routine work and positive membership reports were given The post has 22 paid members exceeding quota Plans for a memorial celebration 50 graveside bouquets and a June 14 picnic at Cascade Park Elyria were announced New members Mrs James White Mrs Christ Fahrney and others were initiated The auxiliary will host the Amherst Noon Day Club and begin poppy sales this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amherst
American Legion Auxiliary Post No
Paul Mori
Cascade Park
Elyria
Legion Rooms
Amherst
James White
Christ Fahrney
Yesterdays: Lillian Russell's Curves in American Stages
The article recalls Lillian Russell born Lilian Clinton who rose to fame at Tony Pastor's in New York and became a prima donna in opera companies. Her sharp curves boosted her beauty and public appeal, making her a beloved yet envied figure in American theater. She died in 1922 after vaudeville appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian
Clinton
Tony Pastor
New York City
Lillian Russell
Lillian
Sunday Visits Across Town Highlight Local Social Roundup
Several Elyria residents and neighbors gathered at the Nickle home including Tommy and Mrs. Ann Nickle. Detroit guest Dr. H. Van Hyning spent days with friends. Milan visitors Niel Jones and Roger Jones and Charles Jones joined Mrs. W. West from Ridgeville at Mrs. Geo. Rice’s. Jack Walker and Mansfield ties noted with Ruth family hosts. Officer helps pay fine in Providence R I when Kamel Salhany lacked funds. Deputy Samuel E. Kinngcom covered the 25 cents deficit to avert jail time. Intellectual superiority noted as a general idea in a separate reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashworth Johnson
Cleveland
Geo. Rice
Albert Slack
Isaac Slack
E. Slack
Willard
Ohio
Kathrine Bright
Elyria
Phyllis Barnhart
Ellsworth Gibson
Carl Gibson
Albert Mori
Albert Mori, Jr
Toledo
Claude Birch
Tommy
Ann Nickle
Ben Nickle
H. van Hyning
Detroit
Michigan
Niel Jones
Roger
Charles Jones
Milan
W. West
Ridgeville
Jack Walker
Mansfield
0. J. Ruth
Providence
Kamel Salhany
Samuel E. Kinngcom
French Five Franc Piece Found Near Madison Ohio
A silver five franc coin minted in France in 1812 bearing Napoleon's head was found by C. F. Cheney while spading a garden nearby. The coin appears to have circulated through many hands before being lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, O. PI
France
Napoleon
C. F. Cheney
Angora Cat Adopts Coy Pup Near Broadmoor
Cole reports a black angora cat at Broadmoor Cheyenne Mountain area adopting a coyote pup named Little Orphan Annie. The coyote mother had killed one pup and was about to kill the other when the feline intervened to rescue it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Cole
Broadmoor
Cheyenne Mountain
Annie
Coyote
Gleaners Huddle and Aid Society Meet in Lagrange
Nearly thirty Gleaners met with Mrs. Vernon Rundle for a Wednesday gathering with devotionals led by Mrs. Leland Heath and a book review on The Life of a Princess by Mrs. Foll Walcot. An aid society meeting followed at Mrs. B. Wilvox’s home with a business session led by Mrs. Lola Wigert and devotionals by Mrs. C. B. Rawson. The June aid meeting will be at Mrs. E. L. Adams. Specimens of silver and gold ore were sent to New York for a summer tour exhibit arranged with Leo Hormann of Valley View near Woatcliff Colorado. A return to arms undermines international agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. RK. Sheehan
Frank Craven
Miriam Hopkins
Edgar Selwyn
Earl Anthony
Middlewest
California
Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Los Angeles
Ted Cook
Laguana
Stan Laurel
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Gleaners
Vernon Rundle
Leland Heath
Fo l L. Walcot
Mra
A. W. Jones
Tony Allen
T. F. Calley
R. 8. Kelner
Juno Bostons
AID Society
B. 1
Wilvox
Lola Wigert
C. B. Rawson
E. L. Adams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lorain
Notley
Highland Court
Gueersey
English Channel
America
Elyria Lumber & Coal Co
Chestnut Bt St
Keyes’ Auto Service
West Ave
U. S. Patent Office
Stanley
Have
Rou
McIntyre
Louella Parsons
Lonella
Wilshire
Holbrood
Evelyn Fahrney
Tom Capasso
Harmon Mathas
Alfred Rolli
Happy Hour Sewing Club
Lois Springer
Flora Schneider
June Thompson
Milda Holzhauer
Florence Schneider
Zoella Hague
Virginia Powers
Florence Beckstine
Betty Mori
Helen Kotona
The
Elyria Automobile Club
Uuk
Littan
Free
Oly
Chronicle-Telegram
Alfred Alten
Lagrange
Central and
South America
Scholls
Securite Small Payments Low Rates Citizens Budget CO
Broadway
Lorain Elyria
Haananey
Tavorrre
Frank Violette
Panama Canal
Zoni
Violette
Panama
Canal Zone
Plymouth
Mr. Violette
Dodge
DeSoto
Chrysler
Poe
Martins
de Sote
Chrysler Motors
New Plymouth
Ae Reese Daas
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