Oh Boy Makes Hit At Grand Theatre Show
The audience enjoyed a lively vaudeville program at the Grand Theatre with charms of Lotte Greenwood and Trene Haisman in a bustling plot. Harold Crane and Penelope Budd drew laughs, while the starry cast delivered strong vocal and dance numbers during a two show bill. The feature film lineup promised Theda Bara in Camille and Chaplin in A Dogs Life, plus ongoing serials and a late-mited curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotte Greenwood
Trene Haisman
Charles R
Harold Crane
Jim Marvin
Penlope Budd
Joseph N
Harry ‘Quealy
Fox Athlete George H Stars in Prodigal as Opus Special
The OPU young Fox athlete George H headlines a program featuring Spurlock Prodigal to be shown after Deville. Also on the bill is Triangle production The Devil R with Roy Stewart, plus Keystone comedy The Eye and other items. Theda Bara’s photo feature urges her war stance, amid fanfare in a photoplay issue.
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Fig
OPU
George H
Spurlock Prodigal
the Deville
Triangle
Roy Stewart
Good Pictures
Eddie
the Eye
Keystone
Theda Bara
Leder
Empty Pockets film adaptation at Middle sex
Herbert Brenon presents Rupert Hughes best seller Empty Pockets as a mystery of New York slums and palaces. Five copper-haired women are suspects in a murder as suspense is kept until near the end. Cast includes Barbara Castleton Betty Galanta Susan Villa Peggy Betts and Aphra Shaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Brenon
Rupert Hughes
Muriel Schuyler
Barbara Castleton
Maryla Cokalska
Betty Galanta
Red Ida Ganley
Susan Villa
East Side
Pet Bettany
Peggy Betts
Aphra Shaver
Sunshine Nan at Middle Sex Theatre prom image
Ann Pennington returns to the screen in Paramounts Sunshine Nan at the Middle sex theatre on today and Saturday in a tale of a slum girl who climbs against odds. Richard Bathelmess Helen Tracey John Hines star with director Charles Giblyn and Eve Ansell adapting Alice Hegen RiceCalvary Alley. Also a Billy West comedy The Stranger and vaudeville acts Madden Regan and Ren ard Jack Levy and Four Symphony Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Nan
Middlesex Theatre
Ann Pennington
Paramount
Miss Pennington
Ann
Sunshine Non
Richard Bathelmess
Helen Tracey
John Hines
Charles Giblyn
Eve Ansell
Alice Hegen Rice
Calvary Alley
Billy West
the Stranger
Madden
Regan and
Renard
Jack Levy
Symphony
Adolph Zukor
Nan
Alice Hogan Rice
The
Chaplin Comedies at Middlesex Theatre This Week
Charlie Chaplin rises from $50 weekly to $1,000,000 yearly in his career. His first comedy under the First National contract will be shown at Middlesex Theatre on Monday and Tuesday May 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Middlesex Theatre
Colchester Sunday School Institute Attendees and Local News
Colchester May 3. Attendees at the Westchester Congregational church Sunday school Institute included Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Bunyan Mrs. A. L. Stebbins Mrs. C. F. Beebe Rev. H. A. Blake Mrs. D. W. Hakes and Miss Belle Strong. Rev. B. D. Remington fell ill midweek and was reported more comfortable last night. Joseph Bartlette of New Haven visited town. Eugene Purcell on Norwich avenue is ill with rheumatism. Home Guards drilled in Grange hall with full attendance. Miss Mary Day returned from New Rochelle where she spent several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
E. T. Bunyan
A. L. Stebbins
C. F. Beebe
H. A. Blake
D. W. Hakes
Belle Strong
Westchester Congregational Church
B. D. Remington
Joseph Bartlette
New Haven
War Against the Saloon lecture at Congregational Church
In Chatham-Middle Haddam on May 3 Mr and Mrs Charles E Hooper and their son John have returned to their summer home. Gertrude Wall visits Meriden. John Kane and Gus Cavanaugh head to Camp SloCum. The Bavier family moved in, as did Mr and Mrs Barber of Portland with their son Franklin. Gustave T Bochman of Hartford will lecture on The War Against the Saloon at the Congregational church Sunday at 6 oclock. Services follow usual hours with Junior Endeavor at 6 15 and Christian Endeavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham-Middle Haddam
Charles E. Hooper
John
Gertrude Wall
Meriden
John Kane
Gus Cavanaugh
Slo‘cum
Bavier
Barber
Portland
Franklin
Gustave T. Bochman
Hartford
Congregational Church
War sermon and patriot meeting in Middlefield
Raymond Fowler reports safe arrival across the ocean. Middlefield subscriptions to the Liberty loan exceed 24. On Sunday at the Congregational church Gustave Stochman speaks on The war against the saloon from the parsonage. A patriotic meeting is set for Monday in the town hall Middletown from 11 am to 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Raymond Fowler
At Liberty Loan
Congregational
Gustave Stochman
Middletown
Dance in Henry Halder's hall Fri Band will play
Dance event announced for Friday at Henry Halder's hall with a band to perform. Local notice invites attendees to enjoy music and dancing in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Halder
Adv. Ie
Social Service group holds annual meeting in Essex
Essex May 8 The Social Service society met in the Congregational church ladies room for its annual gathering. Officers elected for the new year include President Miss Annie S Parker and Vice President Miss Ellen A LaPlace. Attendance was good and activity plans announced. Nearby residents were noted visiting friends and attending social events. Also mentioned are theater plans and notable visitors in town.
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Essex
Social Service Et Ce
J. J
Brooklyn
Shorcha: Barnett
New York
Ida Post
Westbrook
F. H. Koehler
Henry Wright
Saybrook
Home Workers’ Society
Congregational Church
Annie S. Parker
Ellen A. LaPlace
Eliza Conklin
Clara Banning
A. P. Doane
Philander Williams
A. E. Lord
William Saunders
Jared Doane
Edward Kelsey
John B. Pratt
Allan Rae
Yester
John Conklin
Middletown
Madge Kennedy
Adv
Local notes from Chester district May 3
Chester residents report moves and repairs as S T Davidson relocates with family to Leon Cassola’s former place and Mr Cassola shifts his store. Laurel Hill cemetery cleanup by Boy Scouts, led by F L Garfield and Mrs S S Brooks, improves grounds. Red Cross HQ moves to Christensen’s store apartment for better space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
S. T. Davidson
Leon Cassola
Selectmen’s
L. M. McCallum
M. S. Brooks & Sons
Holden
Laurel Hill
F. L. Garfield
S. S. Brooks
Marion James
Sawmill Hill
Newark
N. J
E. C. Acheson
Middletown
Red Cross
Chester Club
Princess Saturday Night Showings at Local Theater
Alice Brady stars in The Maid of Belgium with a special attraction Italy on the Firing Line showing actual fighting on the Italian front. Also screens The Benefactor in four reels. No advance in prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brady
Belgium
Italy
Adv
Saybrook Point Social Notes From May Weekday Visits
Miss Jane Reed visited her brother Thomas in St. Lawrence's hospital New London on Wednesday. Mrs George Phelps spent Wednesday in Middletown. Mrs W R Bushnell spent Tuesday in New Haven. Mrs Charles E Pease attended the Red Cross meeting in Hartford on Wednesday. Mrs Harry Kirtland has returned from Middletown where she spent the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saybrook Point
Jane Reed
Thomas
St. Lawrence’s ‘Hospital
New London
George Phelps
Middletown
W. R. Bushnell
New Haven
Charles E. Pease
Red Cross
Hartford
Harry Kirtland
Doctors Explain Spring Fever Misnomer and Remedies
A well known physician states Spring Fever is a misnomer for winter lassitude from iron and phosphorus deficiency. He notes reduced greens and oxygen, excess meat, and slowed heart rate as causes, recommending phosphated iron and periodic iron intake to restore vigor and balance. Special Notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Old Saybrook Road People and Parish News
Old Saybrook road residents report a $500 claim to restore a Santa display. church services noted at St John s Grace Episcopal First Congregational and other congregations with Sunday school times. Community updates include births visits and theater ads at Saybrook Town Hall and Saybrook Junction.
Ivoryton News Briefs Keep Residents Informed
Mrs Everett Ryder is in Boston visiting relatives. Ivoryton Wheel club met Wednesday evening. Little plowing has been done due to a cold backward season. Mrs Charles Coombs and daughter Edna visited Middletown on Thursday. Miss Mabel Burdick owns a new bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivoryton
Everett Ryder
Boston
Ivoryton Wheel Club
Charles Coombs
Edna
Middletown
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Hughes
Eldorado
Hayes
On Sisters
Beets
Guiseppe Bara
Sahara
England
Jane Hadding
Paris
William Fox
Camille
Montgomery Flagg
Screen
Randma
Chatham—Middle
Haddam
Old Saybrook
St. John’s
Grace Episcopal Church
First Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor Society
J. K. Phelps
Saybrook Manor
Rose Kirtland
Mill Rock Avenue
Harry
States
Michael Murphy
Lyme
Black Hall
Gene
Saybrook Junction
Co EB. Ellis
New York City
Town Hall
Louise M. Parker
Moodus
Saybrook Point Round House
Katherine Shelton
Bridgeport
E. J. Arnold
Montagu Love
Dorothy Kelly
Saybrook Town Hall
Mabel Burdick
Thelma
Guyer
Hart
Schaffner
Clothing World’ Today
the Barton Clothing Co
and Custom Tailors
Matinee
Eagle’s Eye
Lina Cavalieri
Alec Benjamin Chapin IN “the Son OF Democracy
Burton Holmes Travel
Hotel
Arrigoni
Oleva SE
Jack Spurlock
Devil Dodger
NEW Animated Weekly
FOX
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Victor
Boyell & Blatchley, Smith & Bishel Co
Frank H. Smith
East Hampton
Chatham Pharmacy
Apothecaries Hall Co
Benedict St
Waterbury, Conn
Main & Washington Fruitery
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