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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1922
Page
7
Elyria yesterday sold 160000 dollars of water works bonds to the 8-Highes Co of Carrott, at a premium of 70 with interest at her cent. The bonds run from one to five years. Two other bidders showed interest, indicating brokers sought Elyria bonds.
Mrs. Wise entertained guests on September 10 with family and neighbors from Elyria Lorain and Cleveland. Social events include sewing club, theater party, Avon Beach visit, and a Busy Bee club gathering with a fine dinner.
Sept. 16. Mrs. N. Kirk and family hosted guests including Lou Orman of Cleveland and others. E. Gibson and Charles Jr. attended with Geo. Lang and Mrs. Lang. Ridge residents present included Mr. and Mrs. Willis Wright and Mrs. Squire.
Fragmentary report mentions Mr and Mrs Gerrick traveling on a Wednesday afternoon. Other readable segments reference Mr and Mrs Law arney of Superior Ave D. Penrod and Lawrence Stoughton with the three Misses Wright and Mr Wright from Rock.
The Rialto Theatre hosts a top vaudeville bill led by Parker and Butler performing Dont Make Me Laugh. The Stuart Girls with Gene Carrol sing and perform a Bong Cycle while Waltham Princeton and Dell and F Wilbur Juggling Doctor appear. International dancers, Universal Weekly, and a first run comedy close the lineup. Seats are on sale.
A South Sea Island tale titled The Bonded Woman shows at Grand Theater. The plot follows a leading man seeking hula girls who is reformed by the heroine after moving to a second island. The reviewer calls it a fine story and anticipates good audience reception.
Misa Florence Kellogg Root, longtime secretary of the Nation Association of Deans of Women, becomes dean of women at the College of Wooster Ohio. A Smith College graduate, she earned a Toaster’s degree in 1914 from a noted institution.
Two night engagement begins Monday at the Rialto Theatre with Herman’s thriller Sins of Hollywood. Rita Lawrence stars as the film actress with a strong company. plot follows a minister’s son in a love triangle amid a murder mystery in the moviemaking world.
The minstrel program at the Taito Theatre drew lively crowds with performances by Danietrels Holt and notable figures like Gene Hen and Nate Wil. Highlights included "Under Arabian Skies," a striking oriental fantasia, and "That's How 'Ooaggon" by Liens. Denton led as English captive in "The Sheik" with a broad cast such as Tom a, Edward Cuford, and Norbert Lion delivering music and dance amid varied entertainment.
Trading advert announces New Style Fall Wall Papers in rolls 31 2c 5c and 10c by The Marry H Smith Co. featuring decorative patterns for home interiors and historical color names.
The Rialto opens with the Hello Jake Girls Burlesque Revue tonight featuring Harry Fields and the Leila Jake Girls. The show promises dazzling costumes and staging with a chorus of 18 Broadway dancers and a cast led by Dixon Mason Tom Duffy Mary Berkley Charles Jiy s John Walsh Florence Drake and Alice Wilson.
A garbled clipping mentions a 1160 Cecil Rhodes reference and a burial, with stray phrases about a straw hat and Rhodesia, leaving unclear names or events but hinting at a historical or colonial context.
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