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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1940

Page

4

Selznick May Spend Four Million On Joan of Arc Film

Hollywood columnist Jimmie Fidler reports David O. Selznick plans a lavish Joan of Arc biopic costing about four million dollars following the success of Gone With the Wind. He argues such mega productions rely on story plus heavy promotion, not cost alone, and warns of a potential financial downturn if studios flood the market with similar scale projects.

Hollywood David O. Selznick Swat Orleans Mgr. Selznick Joan Mr. Selznick GWT

Industry Notes and Screen News From the Week

A scatter of studio chatter and star quotes outlines the week in Hollywood. Emmet Lynn rebounds with a burlesque bit then camera debut. Olivia de Havilland, Errol Flynn, Phyllis Brooks, Priscilla Lane offer outspoken lines while producers chase deals with J Benny Bing Crosby and others as George A. Meyer considers stage projects and Mary Westgate stars in new shows.

Pat Friday Crosby Gable Tracy Gloria Dickson Harpo Merx Emmet Lynn Lynn Jack Pomeroy Linn Lady Luck Victor Jummy Cagney Dalton Trumbo Jeanmy Xfrs Dick Thhey Gilbert Roland George Alett Marcy Westcot Fem Harry Carey Bdwr Heavenly Express Jack Benny Paramount Bing Crosby Greer Garson

Eaton School Honor Roll Is Announced

Midday drama overshadowed by a theater interruption as an irate mother asks about her son who left with groceries two hours earlier. The manager, trying to help, makes a loud speaker appeal and clears two thirds of the matinee as patrons depart.

Eaton School McNaught Syndicate, Inc

Musical Gem Luminary Leads Orchestra Director Lindlaki

A fragmented OCR item hints at a musical figure guiding an orchestra, possibly with a conductor named Lindlaki. The piece suggests a notable role or event linked to an orchestra and a director, but details are unclear due to damaged text.

Avon Village Council Meets in April Session

Avon village council held a brief April meeting at Town Hall approving minutes and bills. They authorized buying a spare tire for the fire truck and ordered corrugated pipe for Long Road. Robert Beldeuf was appointed to replace Howard Wilford, who resigned. Routine business followed with adjournment to April 3. Columbia School plans an assembly on April 17.

Avon Thursdey Robert Beldeuf Howard Wilford

Students Earn 45 Average Across Grades for Fifth Six Weeks

The following students achieved a 45 average, equivalent to 4 A minus or B plus for the fifth six weeks. Names span grades from 1 through seniors, including Marlene Geiman, Marthe Krynek, Marilyn Miche, Joe Zappero, Connie Hubbard, Billy Oekker, Lu lian Smedler, Teddy Stumphauser, Raymond Turmer, Frances Campagna, Lila Guizmen, Betty Kramer, Ruth Krynak, Low ell Putzier, Janet Allen, Patty Blake, Eddie Sample, Lee Beidler, Lillian Stumphauser, Carlo King, Jeanne Peake, Agathe Kram er, Donald Biltz, Robert Buck, Elfrieda Hein, William Kessler, Norman Dekker, Meg Wood, Dorothy Ger bick, Evelyn Hein, Howard Smith, Phrilis Sample, Dorothy Brown, Margaret Fitch, Eleanore Kryneck, Virginija Mitchell, Jeanne Smith, Mildred Urig, Henry Wroblewski, Margaret Holbury, Regis Urig, Marian Urig.

Marlene Geiman Marthe Krynek Marilyn Miche Joe Zappero Connie Hubbard Billy Oekker Lulian Smedler Teddy Stumphauser Raymond Turmer Frances Campagna Lila Guizmen Betty Kramer Ruth Krynak Lowell Putzier Janet Allen Patty Blake Eddie Sample Lee Beidler Lillian Stumphauser Carlo King Jeanne Peake Agathe Kramer Donald Biltz Robert Buck Elfrieda Hein William Kessler Norman Dekker Meg Wood Dorothy Gerbick Evelyn Hein Howard Smith Phrilis Sample Dorothy Brown Margaret Fitch Eleanore Kryneck Virginija Mitchell Jeanne Smith Mildred Urig Henry Wroblewski Margaret Holbury Regis Urig Marian Urig

Par ent Teacher Association Holds Meeting at High School

The regular meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association will be held at the High School on Tuesday April 16. The Leaders club under Mr Kolopus directs an Athletic Exhibition as sponsor.

Parent-Teachher Association Leaders Club Kolopus

Elyria Social Guests Visit Local Families

Mrs Jennie Need and Lenard and Norma of Elyria spent Sunday at Mr and Mrs Ben Walker. Miss Lois Roller and Robert Wenderoth of Columbiana were guests of Mr and Mrs Ira Gouga and family. Mrs Mary Sawyer of Elyria was week end guest of Miss Josephine Canferd. Earl Frentz of Bay Village visited at the home of his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Lows Knight Sunday. Rowe Schwinn of Oberlin visited Sunday with his mother Mrs Florence Schwinn.

Jennie Need Chudrex Lenard Norma Elyria Ben Walker Lois Roller Robert Wenderoth Columbiana Ira Gouga Mary Sawyer Josephine Canferd Earl Frentz Bay Village Lows Knight Rowe Schwinn Oberlin Sirs Florence Schwinn

Avon Lake Hosts Dance at Park Hall April 23

Avon Lake's Athletic Association sponsors two dances at Park Hall starting 3 p m on April 23. Chairman Mrs Art Redding leads with assistants Mr and Mrs Henry Kotz and Mr and Mrs Paul Mc Campbell along with Mrs Charles Howells.

Avon Lake Avon Lake's Athletic Association Park Hall Art Redding Henry Kotz Paul McCampbell Charles Howells

Armistice Day Roll Call Cited At Lorain Conference

American Legion Post 211 Auxiliary received the citation for the Armistice Day roll call at the 5th district annual conference held at the English Lutheran church in Lorain on Wednesday. The Auxiliary also won a silver dollar prize for the highest attendance percentage. Members present included Mesdames Helen Paul Lucy Kinsner Wayne Easty Winifred Howells Ozie Mc

American Legion Post 211 Lorain Mesdames Helen Paul Lucy Kinsner Wayne Easty Winifred Howells Ozie Mc

Young Man From Town Seeks Cobina in Riverville

Kim Wades faces a tangled love triangle as Cobina Sacket and Sandra Stark complicate his plans. Cobina sings at the conservatory in Indianapolis while Sandra hides Cobina’s Christmas visit to Riverville, leaving Kim unsure who he truly loves.

Kim Wades Sandra Stark Indianapolis Riverville Sandra Kim Cobina Sacket Cobina Ted Cavanaugh Abbie Ted Alex Premon Rivgervile Alex Ted Caramanga Conservatory Birs. Tollinson Pupi Cebina Sanda

Local Women’s Club Meeting Set for April 15

Emma Lyman Campbell and Ethel De Shrant lead a list of members including Winifred Ennis Lulu Tom anek and Elizabeth Hubert as the local organization schedules its next meeting for Monday evening April 15 at the Château.

Pinochle Club Meets at Mrs Higgins Home for Lunch

Mrs Mike Higgins hosted a Pinochle Club luncheon Thursday with prizes going to Mrs Cyril Milles, Mrs Joe Novotny and Mrs Higgins. In two weeks the group will meet with Mrs Miller at her Avon home.

Mike Higgins Cyril Milles Joe Novotny Higgins Mirs. Miller Avon

Avon Baptist chicken dinner sponsored by group 2

Group 2 of the Avon Baptist church hosts a chicken dinner at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Howard Walker of Walker Road starting Wednesday April 11 at 5 30 p m. Chairman Mrs. John Gerbeck invites the public to attend.

The Avon Baptist Church Dirs Howard Walker Walker Road John Gerbeck N. Ridgeville P.T. A Avon Baptist Ladies Aid

Birthday social at Hotel Anders tain noted

Mrs. Harry Trigalet attended a B. and C. party at Hotel Anders tain on Wednesday and was the guest of Mrs. Thomas Brown of Lorain. Mr. and Mrs. John Resar announce the arrival of a baby daughter at Elyria Memorial Hospital on Thursday.

Harry Trigalet

Lake Avenue Woman's Association April Meeting

The Lake Avenue Woman's Association will hold its April meeting at Lake Avenue School on Wednesday April 17 at 2 00 PM Four ladies Mrs Cleon Kindle Mrs E F Croskey Mrs Harold Starkey and Mrs R E Taylor will be honored guests A paper demonstration by Mr Reuben Adams of Elyria will be presented Refreshments to be served by Mrs Otto Jabbusch All members urged to attend

Lake Avenue Woman’s Association Chureen Cleon Kindle E. F. Croskey Harold Starkey R. E. Taylor Reuben Adams Elyria Otto Jabbusch

Grange Degree Practice and Jolly Couples Meeting

The North Elyria Subordinate Grange will hold a first and second degree practice at the Grange Hall on Thursday April 18 at 8 00 p m. The Jolly Married Couples Club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs Reuben H Miller on Saturday April 20 at 8 00 p m.

North Elyria Grange Hall Jolly Married Couples Club Reuben H. Miller

Needle Group Society Meets at South Ridge

Mrs Sarah Thompson hosted a Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Needle Guild Society at South Ridge. After the business session the group socialized and planned an event for four weeks hosted by Mrs A J Haist of West Ridge. A tureen supper for sixteen members and two guests was served at 5 pm. Mrs Thompson of Elyria and Miss Mabel Dehn attended as guests.

South Ridge Sarah Thompson Needle Group Society A. J. Haist West Ridge Thompson Elyria Mabel Dehn

Evergreen Club Hosts Birthday Anniversary At Meeting

Mrs Carl Delefield hosted the Evergreen Club session with Miss Anna Peters presiding. Plans were made to meet May 8 with Mrs George Kerns. Awards went to Mrs William Cook and birthday congratulations to Mrs Herbert Stang who received a group gift. Eight place settings and cake decorations marked the close.

Carl Delefield Evergreen Club Anna Peters George Kerns William Cook Herbert Stang

Digestion Observed as Hidden Body Machinery in Action

The article notes digestion as a continuous, unseen process that activates after eating. It argues people ignore the complete sequence until discomfort arises and suggests awareness of how the body automatically handles nourishment.

Suburban Calendar Highlights Local Meetings Tonight and Tuesday

Community organizations from Avon Lake to North Olmsted list meetings tonight including auxiliary to the American Legion and Kiwanis. Tuesday events include PTAs, a Camden High School presentation, and a chicken supper at the Baptist Ladies Aid in Avon Group Two.

Civic and fraternal meetings listed across Lake County area

Avon Lake Legion Post 211 and Boy Scouts meet at the Chateau at 8 pm Wednesday. Grafton hosts annual Mother Daughter banquet at the school auditorium 6 45 pm. Lake Avenue Women’s Association meets at Lake Avenue school 2 pm. New London I O O F meets at Odd Fellows Temple 7 30 pm. Kum Dubbie elects of First Methodist Sunday School meet with Mrs Ted Walter pot luck dinner 6 30 pm. Huron County Pomona Grange meets at Willard 6 30 pm pot luck dinner. North Olmsted Pine Rebekah Lodge meets at Dover Center I O O F Hall 8 30 pm. North Olmsted Hobby and antique show at Clague Road church 8 pm. Penfield Jolly Friendship Birthday Club meets with Mrs George Bullis all day Wednesday. Rochester Women’s Civic Club meets at Mrs Van Landis home all day.

Avon Lake — P.T. A Grafton Rebekah Lodge LO. O. F Kipton Camden P.T. A Lake Avenue — Christian Endeavor Lake Avenue Elyria Grange Penfield Penfield Grange Grange Hell LA Grange — Townsend Club West Ridge Carlisle Grange Avon—P.t. A Avon Lake Legion Post 211 Chateau Woman’'s Association New London Odd Fellow Kum Dubbie First Methodist Sunday School Ted Walter Newlondon Huron County Pomona Grange Willard North Olmsted—Pine Rebekah Lodge Dover Center North Olmsted Clague Road Grange Penfield — Jolly Friendship Birthday Club George Bullis Rochester—Women’s Civic Club van Landis

Virginia City Stars At Capitol Theatre Tonight

Erroll Flynn Miriam Hopkins and Randolph Scott headline Virginia City now showing at the Capitol Theatre with a country drama and frontier action vibe.

Virginia City Erroll Flynn Miriam Hopkins Randolph Scott Capitol Theatre

Mystery Comedy Is Next Lincoln Film

Melvyn Douglas and Joan Blondell lead the cast of The Amazing Mr Williams in a mystery comedy opening Tuesday at the Lincoln Theatre. The film follows a tangled plot with wit and suspense as a small-town life turns upside down.

Melvyn Douglas Joan Blondeil Mr. Williams Lincoln Theatre

Fluoroscope helps study digestion and health

The text explains using a fluoroscope to view the digestive system by ingesting a barium meal to reveal shadows. It emphasizes proper digestion through stimuli to saliva, gastric acids, and intestinal processes, plus hydration and minerals to maintain health throughout life.

Rabbit Mascot Joins Australian Imperial Force Battery

Rudolph the white Angora rabbit becomes battalion mascot in Sydney. He drinks beer and eats anything, has typhoid inoculation and smallpox vaccination, and receives a uniform with two red velvet coats.

Sydney Australia Rudolph

Dutch Lines to Use Italian Ports as Embarkation Points

Several Dutch shipping lines plan to use Italian ports as embarkation points for their routes. The move aims to streamline loading and improve access to southern markets.

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