Milestones: Jul. 4, 1927

Engagement Denied. Lillian Gish, 31, famed cinemactress, to George Jean Nathan, 45, dramatic critic, contributing editor of the American Mercury. Said both: "We are good friends. That is all."

Married. Miss Etienne Lawrence, daughter of David Lawrence, famed Washington journalist and president of the United States Daily; to Herbert Carl Sturhahn, famed footballer, twice (1925, 1926) All-American guard (Yale); in Washington.

Married. Vilma Banky, cinemactress, to Rod La Rocque, cinemactor; in Los Angeles.

Sued for Divorce. Gifford A. Cochran, carpet manufacturer, famed sportsman; by Mrs. Mabel H. Taylor Cochran. He is owner of a...

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