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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1937

Page

15

Fugitive Bride 4 Ruth Louise Ayers

Barry Dean pursues Martha Halliday who has run away from her wedding to Nick Garnett. In a storm she hides as a waitress at Oakville resort and a waitress implicates a mysterious driver in a local trooper murder, hinting Martha’s involvement.

Martha Halliday Nick Garnett Nita Lombard Martha Oakville Nita Nick Sassy Deen Martha’s Barry Dean Genevieve Lee Point Heron Barry Genevieve Miss Lee Port Heron Lenfield Jimmy Flynn Johnny

Fat actors fend off rivals in Hollywood history

JIMMY FIDLER recalls on Bing Crosby's court how fat film stars dominated eras. He notes John Bunny's solitary start, Arbuckle's rise and decline, Hiers's brief reign, and the later jockeying by Roach and Louis as fat men struggled for screen survival.

Hollywood Bing Crosby Lohi Tme John Bunny Ros Arbuckle Bunny Reeve Heigits Walter Hiers Arbuckles San Francisco Hiers Bert Roach Willard Louis Louis Roach

Andy Devine Dominates as Top Weight Figure

Andy Devine leads the field as the top hefty-weight, described as rotund yet formidable. Until his position changes, no challenger seems poised to share his place in the sun.

Andy Devine

Obscure Airplane Stunt Sparks Studio Buzz

A curious scene centers on Jimmy Dunn who reportedly laid cash on a new plane and had it flown to a studio for display. Eleven minutes later a dramatic power dive occurred, prompting Dunn to invite friends outside and exclaim that the plane “blows.” A fan note notes a facial likeness to Dunn, highlighting shared teeth as a humorous link.

Jimmy Dunn Dunn Astdpots Jimmy

Silent Film Studio Visit Teases Lily Pons Show

An observer describes a high priced studio visit where singers lip sync and instrumentalists play silently before sound is added. Lily Pons performs in a silent recording, provoking mixed reactions including laughter at lip movements and anticipation as other stars like Jeanette MacDonald prepare a final tour.

Zhostis Lily Pons

The Humble Truth About Excess Weight and Health

A discussion on weight and social views. It notes fat people are often cheerful companions yet face higher mortality as weight rises. It covers doctors and insurers assessing life expectancy and the excuses some use for being overweight.

Fat and the consequences of obesity

The piece argues that obesity largely results from over eating and insufficient exercise, compares fat gain to bank deposits, and warns of penalties. It notes diabetes risk with age, heart and vessel strain, greater energy needs to move weight, and physical issues like flat feet and varicose veins.

Your Path to Fitness No-Nonsense Diet Guidance

The piece advocates lifelong fat reduction through reduced overall intake. It warns fats and sweets are fattening and suggests gradual portion cuts, increased vegetables, and controlled activity. It cautions that drugs are rarely appropriate and require physician supervision.

Charm Make-up Guide Promotes Flaw Concealment

A healthful, confident tone explains how to apply foundation rouge and powder, with step by step instructions for cleansing, blending, and lip color to enhance appearance. Readers learn to use makeup sparingly, achieve a natural finish, and adjust techniques for dry or mature skin.

Actress in Paramount rehearsal ends scene after disguise reveal

An on set scene at Paramount erupts as a newcomer named Miss MacDonald, in disguise, is confronted during a rehearsal. The improvised plan unravels when she is mocked for lacking proper support and the performance is ruined by a sharp comment.

Paramount Iha Hunt Leif Erkon Wren Maisha Bar Wien Leif Mia

Campaign seeks $500000 for regional Convalescent Home

Toledo brief notes businessmen plan a $500000 drive to fund a new Convalescent Home for Crippled Children serving 17 counties in northwestern Ohio. The existing home houses about 45 patients and over five years more than 50 children have passed through.

Toledo Ohio

Transient in Delaware Jail Smashes Glass With Wooden Leg

A transient in Delaware attacked the jail breaking four dozen panes with a wooden leg after unstrapping it. Paice was fined and later broke the leg again at a bar. Police confiscated the leg during the incident. Catalonia in Spain is described as jealous of other Spaniards and claim Catalan racial superiority in nationalist writings.

Delaware Neweity Paice Palice Catalonia Mver

The Wicked Youngster and the Pussywillows

A mother discovers her six year old, Stanley, gathering and grinding pussywillows on the pavement and in a flower bed. The article uses the episode to urge gentle guidance, kindness to living things, and patient nurturing.

Mother Stanley Rascal

Romanian Roma Musician republic proposed by poets

A fragment suggests Romanian gypsies aim to establish a music focused republic ruled by elected sonneteers rather than a conventional constitutional government. The text hints at a cultural governance model rather than a formal state.

Training that Letter Part Two on Gun Dogs

Advice from 1936 North American Sportsman on selecting prospects, avoiding gunshy dogs, proper training age, and humane methods. Emphasizes natural retrievers, force retrieves, two twelve foot leads, spiked collars, and avoiding early pointing of nongame. Includes reader Q&A note for hunting and outdoor activities.

Ors Aleonoved Attick North American Sportsman's Club, Inc North American Sportsman's Bureau Wrigley Bldg Chicago

Honoring Mrs. Clara Pitkin on Birthday

Mrs. Clara Pitkin received twenty five visitors from Wellington New London Oberlin Norwalk and Elyria at her Grafs ton road home Saturday to celebrate her birthday with flowers gifts and well wishes from relatives and friends.

Clara Pitkin Grafston Road Wellington New London Oberlin Norwalk Elyria

Miss Ava Pitkins Entertains as Hyacinth Gift Arrives

Miss Ava Pitkins hosted a gathering for her mother with a pink hyacinth centerpiece. The plant was a telegraphed gift from Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Elser and family of Denver Colorado.

Ava Pitkins Wilbur Elser Denver Colorado

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs. Elizabeth Stokes

Mrs. O. B. Chapman and Miss Elizabeth Chapman hosted a family birthday dinner at their Grafton road home for Mrs. Elizabeth Stokes of Elyria. Mrs. Arthur Giles attended. Miss Elizabeth Chapman returned to Oberlin after a weeks visit with her parents.

O. B. Chapman Elizabeth Chapman Grafton Road Elizabeth Stokes Elyria Arthur Giles Oberlin

Attendance at LaPorte M. E. Church Sunday Service

Attendance again favorable compared with Easter with 135 in the pews. Rev Thomas Walthes preached on Equipped for Service. Norene Nichols of Grafton sang Teach Me to Pray and The Prayer Perfect. Easter offering raised 41 and 15 from boxes. Sunday School reorganizations seek volunteer teachers to push enrollment to 75 members.

LaPorte M. E Thomas Walthes Norene Nichols Grafton Ruth Erdke

East Carlisle Club Meet Features Winter Orchestra and Solos

The largest attendance at East Carlisle Community Club gatherings attended Friday at East Carlisle School. Earl Wurst introduced Winter's Orchestra performing stringed instruments. C. C. Haines presented readings and Mrs. Daisy Robson from Cleveland sang as a soloist. Bill Cook performed tap dances. Mrs. Henry Schlidt and committee served refreshments.

East Carlisle Community Club East Carlisle Earl Wurst C. C. Haines Elyria Daisy Robson Cleveland Bill Cook Henry Schlidt

LaPorte Church Ladies Aid Plans Wednesday Tureen Lunch

LaPorte M E Church Ladies Aid will meet at the church Wednesday at noon for a tureen lunch and quarterly business meeting. Miss Ava Pitkin, president, announces the gathering.

LaPorte M. E. Church Ladies Aid Ava Pitkin

East Carlisle Mothersingers guest at Lake Avenue PTA meeting

Miss June Harrison will host Lambda Chi members at her home on the Grafton road Tuesday evening. East Carlisle Mothersingers are invited as guest singers for the Lake Avenue School PTA gathering on Wednesday evening at the school.

East Carlisle Lake Avenue June Harrison Lambda Chi Grafton Road

Delaware Cast Chosen for Senior Class Play

A male only cast was selected for Hyatts High School senior class play. The title Papa Behave? was chosen for the five boys in the class. No girls are in this year’s graduating class.

Delaware Hyatts High School Papa

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