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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1937
Page
18
New York reports vanity and status push lavish decorator work in women’s powder rooms at top night spots. A Harlem trend links powdered rooms to social standing for Black maids, with attendants earning mainly tips and modest salaries.
The piece tracks a string of failed venues from Palais Royale to Cotton Club and the Harlem era, noting the Cotton Club’s sudden NYC popularity after relocating. It mentions the enduring appeal of Palais Royale and hints that the Empire State Building, despite costly failure, may yet endure and justify builders’ hopes.
Radio City triumphs cited as turning point for the Empire State Building opened during depression and a district downturn. Daily rental losses were mitigated by window upkeep and promotions, with occupancy slowly improving and hopes to return to profitability by 1945. Al Smith noted in lobby for local color and public interest.
The 1940 World Fair is already driving up rents and prep year demand for housing. Hotels expect larger profits, while few new inns arise near the grounds. Chili joints spread in the west and south, but not in many home markets. Notable chili lovers include Will Rogers, Will Hogg, Ted Healy, George Olsen, Walter Catlett, and W C Fields.
A life size statue by Jo Davidson honors Walt Whitman in Palisades Park across the Hudson. The ground level bronze figure shows Whitman pushing through brush as picnickers pause in awe, a gift from W. A. Harriman.
Penfield Boys 4 H Club met at Town Hall on April 14 with 17 members present. H K Andrews led the meeting and officers were elected for 1937: Lyle Pierce president Bruce McRoberts vice president Loren Taylor secretary treasurer H K Andrews recreation leader Paul Pelton news reporter.
The excerpt discusses stenography skills shortages per Theodosia Hewlett and Occupations Magazine. It notes 55 successful and 15 doubtful in tests, urges mastering newer office tasks and English. It traces shifts in women's independence and warns that true wisdom comes from modest, quiet thinkers. Copyright 1937 John F. Dille Co.
Mrs. Lewis Jones was re-elected chairman of the Southwest district at a county council gathering hosted by Mrs. J Hi Shelden in Grafton. 85 ladies attended as Mrs. Brouse and Mrs. Gates represented Wellington Farm Women’s Club.
The Methodist Aid Society will meet Wednesday at Society Hall. A covered dish dinner is planned to start at noon.
The Ladies of the Congregation al society enjoyed a covered dish noon dinner at Mrs. Amy Ferriman’s home on Thursday. Mrs. Ben Sooy of Spencer attended as a guest. The Senior class selected The Mumms and the Mumps as their April 30 play, a mystery that ends happily for everyone, with a cast including Doris Devereaux and Martha Woods among others.
The note lists nine students Doris Devereaux Virginia Leach Josephine Rollin Martha Woods Alice Memen Helen Blough Harriet Underhill Celia Ursanic and Bernard Kol who had no grade below five in nine weeks. Community items note J B CLUB Jolly Friendship Birthday Club meets April 21 in Brighton with Mrs. Wilbur Newcomb. P T A meeting had over 200 attendees with a program and homemade ice cream. next meeting May 15. Afternoon Pinochio Club met at Mrs Clayton Babel’s with four tables and prizes to Mrs Harvey Blough and Mrs C E Dickason. refreshments by Mrs Charles Schultz.
The May meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Howard Andres.
The column lists visitors and calls among residents. Mr and Mrs W A D Welsh and Mr and Mrs Winfield Kimber of Ashland visited Walter Grega. Mrs Ira Starr and Mrs Levi Smith visited Mrs Guy Smith at Lodi Hospital. Congregational church ladies served lunch at the school including Mrs W H Myers and others. Robert Prentice Elyria called on Walter Grega. William Stephen works as a freighter on the Great Lakes. Merle Buell, Penfield native, returns to the Great Lakes for his eleventh season as an engineer. Miss Lena Beam Wellington works at Walter Gregg's.
Mrs Clayton Billman of Pawnee visited with her sister Mrs Otto Allen and family. Mrs Ina Carey spent time in Titchfield with Mrs John McQuate and family. Nora Eglin’s health improves and she is up around the house. Mr and Mrs Rice of Mansfield visited their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Simon Rice. Mr and Mrs John Young of Lima stayed with the Butchers and old friends. Grace Mantz of Wellington aided by Mrs Arthur Nixon’s family. Philip Rook spent days in Sullivan with grandmother Mrs Dudley. Malcolm Himes of Cleveland hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles MacLaren and Mrs Jennie Burbage. Rev and Mrs L W Beckley joined Rev and Mrs G T Kittering in Cleveland for a birthday party at the home of Mr and Mrs G L Sanborn.
Illness among residents such as Mr and Mrs Milton Wolf and Evelyn and Harry Hendricks improving after several days of illness. Visitors include Vera Carey of Cleveland staying with Ina Carey, Winton Hisey and two children from Maple Heights, and John Caves of Akron visiting Lon Rush and Susie Ream families. Cattle June Nixon recovering at Lodilvepeatal and sent home after improvement.
In Huntington Indiana Leroy Shockley struck a match to light a cigarette. The flame ignited gasoline fumes and blew him from his truck cab. He sustained bruises and the city fire department rescued the truck. Argentina advances plans for a $100 million highway program.
Jimmie Fidler notes quirky celebrity quirks and observations from Hollywood. He cites Sue Carol hats Joan Crawford Greta Garbo Dolores Costello and others with playful digs on their famous personas and recent appearances. The column lampoons actors Hoydenish behavior and public images amid a rapid parade of film luminaries and buzz.
The piece notes Lili Desti and other foreign actresses buying bright cars in Hollywood with Lil Mian Harveys white car, Lili Damita yellow coupe, Pola Negri green limousine, Sonja Henie white roadster, and Luli buying Sonja’s car. Glenda Farrell claims a record for forgetting dates after Broadway success in Skidding.
Glenda finishes two acts of the play then returns to her dressing room and goes home forgetting the third act. The moment leaves a sense of unresolved tension as the pair must part or end their friendship.
Arlington Brugh later known as Robert Taylor played a small knight part in a Beatrice Nebraska County Fair production. After the show he walked two miles to his father’s office to remove his armor, receiving heckling from townspeople who thought he was advertising something.
A 1937 syndicated column recounts Lew visiting his roadside home to question his chauffeur who quit. He asks why the worker is leaving and the chauffeur replies that AWN cannot stand the high attitude head, reflecting the era’s racial and social tensions.
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