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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1939
Page
4
The piece surveys quirks behind fame in Hollywood, noting Don Ameche curbs a smile after a director’s heart to heart, while other tales describe actors like Jimmy Cagney and John Barrymore amid curious habits. It blends industry oddities with salary notes and studio anecdotes.
WTAM WGAR and WCLE stations list daily programming from 5:00 to 11:45 with a mix of dramas, news, music, and talk. Notable entries include Dick Tracy Your Family Jack Armstre Orphan Annis Bob Hope and news at 8:00. Variety continues with sports, police, religious, and educational features across stations.
A humorous column recounts Jack Haley digging around orange trees at an orchard after a luncheon and provoking a gardener to sue. The gardener warns only one worker can stay on the small property as two trees die. Kane Richmond quips about Hollywood marriage legality tied to a shotgun license.
Avon district speakers at Avon M E Church and other towns host sermons prayer meetings and candlelight services. Activities include Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Mothers clubs Ladies Aids and church reunions across Avon Lake Eaton Grafton Columbia La Grange Carlisle Penfield North Olmsted Rochester and nearby communities with times from morning to evening.
The Lake Avenue Community Church will hold a prayer meeting at Lake Avenue School on Tuesday evening April 4 at 8 00 o clock. Anyone in the area may attend seeking spiritual fellowship and guidance.
The Lake Avenue Sunday School girls J Y Class, led by Mrs Harvey Green, will meet at Lake Avenue School Tuesday evening April 4 at 6 45 to rehearse parts for the Easter program to be held at the church on Easter Sunday.
The Lake Avenue P T A will hold an April meeting at Lake Avenue School on Wednesday April 5 at 8:00 p m An art exhibit by pupils from the year features art work praised at Kent Normal School and a talk by Miss June Harrison The musical exhibit directed by Mrs Lucile Kirwin showcases a superior rating at county contests All parents and families are invited with a community invitation extended Transportation by bus will be provided for those needing a ride.
The Elyria Township Mothers ingers will meet at East Carlisle School on Grafton Road for 8:00 PM practice on Thursday April 6. They prepare songs for the county chorus at the Achievement Day program on April 12. No meeting at Lake Avenue School this week.
The Elsha Township School Board announced hiring for Lake Avenue School with Maynard L Huene as principal and Lara Van Wagnen Gladys Neuman Aurilla Lyons as teachers. Markley School hires Orlando P Shits as principal Ethel Cole Katharine Plas Margaret Goodwin Tempa Reisinger as teachers. Murray Ridge School will have Mrs Edith Miller teaching all grades. Art and music positions remain undecided and will be filled later.
The J. O. class of the Lake Avenue Community Sunday School met at Grace and Dorothy Hogan’s home with nine members and teacher Mrs. Harvey Green. They held a brief business session, reviewed Easter program parts, played games, and enjoyed refreshments. The next gathering is scheduled for April at Helen and Hazel Taylor’s home.
The Jolly Married Couples Club held a Saturday evening party at Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Guisinger home with twelve members present. Harold Starkey won high score among men while Mrs. Otto Jabbusch and Mrs. Lyman Guisinger led the women. A luncheon followed. The next meeting is planned for April 15 at Mr. and Mrs. Otto Jabbusch’s home.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs E D Adams at Charles Lloyds in Elyria and visits by Miss Mary Virginia Tauck Canton to Elaine Coles home. Several residents reported illness while others enjoyed a well attended Minstrel Show at Lake Avenue School staged by Hickory Tree Grange Amherst.
Eugene Oregon psychologist Dr Lester F Beck argues women are stronger than men saying the Dionne quintuplets would not have survived if born male He presents this as a conclusion from psychological factors and resilience.
Federal officers report a sharp rise in naturalization applications in Indianapolis. The local federal court is expected to process the largest batch of citizenship petitions since World War II era, reflecting conditions in European dictator nations.
Easter Sunrise prayer service opens at 6 AM for church members and visitors. April 13 features a tea and guest missionary Miss Stoll of Oberlin. Good Friday rites April 7 include Holy Communion and Baptism. Regular services, choir practice, and Epworth League activities noted with leadership and attendance details.
The church sets regular prayer service on Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Bible study and social hour for Young People at the Parsonage Thursday at 7 30 PM. Miss Jeannette Miller hosts Friday at her home for church youth. Special choir music led by Bob Rodgers was sung Sunday morning.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m and special Easter services next Sunday at 10 45 a m. Minister Alfred E Tennant will present in message and song The Life of Christ during Sunday evening worship.
Mr and Mrs John H Nichols of Parma announce the birth of a son named James Edmund. Mrs Nichols is formerly Judith Sherrill known as Aunt Judy on WHK Cleveland radio.
Carol Linden celebrated her eighth birthday Friday evening hosting several schoolmates. The girls played games and roasted wieners in the fireplace. Mrs. Linden served a luncheon to Janice Chevaler, Jean Furbush, Audrey Sanborn, Joyce Hamner, Carol Lea Youngblood, Rita Rahrig, Joan Camp, and Carol Linden.
William Wigert has returned to Columbus to resume his studies as a junior at Ohio State University. Miss Ruth Gott of Flora Stone
Patric Knowles Rochelle Hudson and Richard Cromwell star in Storm Over Bengal at the Rivoli Theatre tomorrow. Ruth Hussey and Tom Neal head the cast of Within the Law showing tomorrow at the Capitol Theatre. Mather College Cleveland plans Spring vacation at home on West Main Street. Miss Wilma Rockwood of Oberlin Conservatory visiting her parents. Miles Spicer returns to Pleasant View Sanatorium for treatment. Mrs. Finley of Grafton and Mrs. Nellie Lehman hosted Past Matron's Association at Stage Coach Inn dinner Tuesday.
The Alumnae of the Farm Women's Club met Wednesday at Mrs. John Curtiss home. Miss Frances Eckert of Elyria attended briefly. A tureen dinner preceded a short business session and a review of past council years. Several townships attended and quarterly gatherings planned. Mrs. Will Brouse of Wellington will host a June picnic inviting current council members.
Members of the Five Hundred Club were entertained on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. John Holcomb. Refreshments were served at the close of the games. High score was made by Mrs. Lewis Gordon, second by Mrs. Tom Melliston, third by Mrs. Nicky Youngs, consolation by Mrs. Tom Callel, and the special prize was won by Mrs. Roy Pearce who will be the next hostess.
Mr and Mrs Julius Wilcox Mrs W C Knowles and daughters Frances and Mary Margaret and Mrs Karl Kolinski Chais Baish Miss Lola Conklin Mrs F L Wolcott and daughters Norma and Mrs Elden Duer attended Grand Opera in Cleveland last week.
Mr and Mrs Adrian Buswell hosted Estella Harrison and Glenn of Oberlin as a home talent play Peck s Bad Boy by the Dramatic club raised about forty five dollars for the Junior and Senior Class Washington trip. The fund continues to grow with the hope of full funding for the trip.
A Thursday program in Grafton M E Church celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society with guest speaker Margaret Tschou a Chinese student from Oberlin College. She described China past and present and the impact of Christian missions. About 75 attendees enjoyed refreshments and decorated tables featuring forsythias sweet peas and a 70 candle birthday cake.
Members of the Laft Lot Club were entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Alex Schwed with sewing and a social hour for diversion. The afternoon closed with a refreshment course served by the hostess. The club will meet in two weeks at the home of Mrs. Floyd Zacharias.
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