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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1932
Page
6
A1932 column surveys theatre superstition and backstage quirks among actors and events in Harlem, Sugar Hill, and major venues. It notes rituals of Barrymore, Fiske, Chaplin, and Pearl, plus hotel lore, a Waldorf Astoria sale, speak-easy memories, and a skeptical view of celebrity superstitions. Cultural snapshots include Bowery and Broadway attitudes and a warning of raids.
Traveling man Mr. B. F. Pollard of Marion, N. C. endorses Kellogg’s All-Bran based on relief from chronic constipation. The ad notes bulk and vitamin B aid digestion, iron content, and non habit forming nature, recommending two tablespoonfuls daily with meals and to consult a doctor if unresolved.
April 12 report from Vincent Methodist Church details Ladies Aid Society meetings notes, quilt work, and refreshment duties. Guests from Lorain Elyria attend. church official board meets with Rev. F A Ashburn assisting and audits of church books completed. Local brief items include visits, guests, and family news from the congregation.
Laura suffers appendicitis with no money for care as Eve and Lillian scramble to help while Mrs. Morris presses for rent. Laura is carried to hospital, family burdens rise, and the two friends face eviction to pursue a safe haven. The chapter ends with their precarious plan to find a bed and money, continuing next week.
A brief feature invites readers to color a black bear themed drawing, prompting engagement and interactive activity. It appears as a light news item or kid-focused insert with a playful, instructive tone. The piece centers on a simple creative task likely aimed at children and families.
On Wednesday April 13 at 7 30 p m at the Vincent School teachers sponsor a card party to finance the milk fund for the children. Bridge Pedro and five hundred will be played with a small admission and prizes. All who support milk for the children are urged to attend and be welcome.
All former members are asked to attend a special meeting at Mrs Hd McConnell's home on Friday April 15 to decide how to dispose of a substantial treasury sum. The event is planned as an all day gathering with a pot luck lunch at noon.
Col SOE Stephan, general manager, writes about the North American black bear its color variations from jet black to cinnamon and white breast spots. He notes cubs can be born in the same family, then mentions a church meeting at Mrs Ed McConnell’s with eighteen ladies sewing in the afternoon.
Attendees from Sherburne Cam den and Wellington joined relatives for the funeral of Mrs Helen Bacon West in Wellington on Thursday afternoon. The surrounding items note brief family updates, moves to Dan Dimmick farm, job changes, and local observations including a long, illustrated description of a black bear and related natural history notes.
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