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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1940

Page

13

Jimmie Fidler on Selznick and screen plots

Hollywood columnist Jimmie Fidler argues producer Selznick succeeds by sticking to original plots or adaptions that please mass audiences. He criticizes other producers for changing classics and asserts Gone With the Wind proves a faithful approach can triumph at the box office. He notes Greta Garbo as a star example in Idol Chatter.

Hollywood Dasd O Selznick Jimmie Fidler Window Aid A G Selznick Linbo

Hollywood Gossip From Studio Floors to Fame Notes

The piece surveys industry chatter on actors, directors, and upcoming projects. It mentions Lowie Campbell, Bette Devis, Ken Murray’s dating hook, Ma y Rebdson, Edward G Robinson, Paul Muni, and Gene Towne on set. Warner Baxter and Zanuck clash over a one picture deal.

Lowie Campbell Chicago Bette Devis Ken Murray Patricks Morison Jean Bierdell May Rebdson Paul Muni Edward G. Robnson Smith Brothers Warner Baxter 20Th Centry Zanuck Jacki Cooper Galesburg Inese Lews Bromfeld Bigham Young Gene Et Rayorroné

Battle of Sexes and Parade Highlights on Airwaves

A bustling radio schedule features discussions on the Battle of Sexes and a star parade. Programs include News Music, Barter Band, and various talk and variety shows with names like Johnny Pres, Horace He, and Irene Wicker appearing among a wide lineup.

Wtam Jaca WEAR WCLE Herman Band KHHK Norris Clieve St. Louis Irene Wicker Caroline’s Stor Hoavswald Seatier Barnes Baseball Reswe Andern van Teyer Fran Gazen Heler Mevhen Skecora Musvec Ss Oy Ua Ue Rode Sports Aldrich Pamir Robin

Unclear fragmentary note on public figures and press plans

The text appears as a garbled summary mentioning Slumber Release Gustave Schirmer and ex president Herbert Hoover, with scattered names like Tucker, Mary Wills, Rogers, Barnes, and Alisa Badwn. It references a production crew and independent producer 350, but the full meaning remains obscured.

Gustave Schirmer Forrest Tucker Colité Herbert Hoover Cr Leemmue Mary Wills Rogers Binnie Barnes

Suburban Calendar Hosts Numerous Tonight Events

Avon Lake Athletic Association sponsors a Pearl Hall dance at seven with other town gatherings listed including Columbia Mother Gaughte banquet at the town hall nine, Grafton Friendship class, Lane Avenue Christian Endeavor, New London Troop 20 Bus Scouts at high school, and many club meetings across nearby communities.

Avon Lake—Athletic Associaton Sponter Pearl Hall Columbia Town Hall Spormered Grafton Mir Carl Hersher Christian Endeavor of the Lake Avenue Te Lase2 Avenue New London

Avon Track Team Defeats Avon Lake in Dual Meet

Avon High School dominates Avon Lake in a city dual meet with top performances across events. Key wins include a broad jump by Barsamard and strong sprinting led by Elmer, while distance and field events showed Avon clinching scores to secure the triumph.

Cozer Louie Kolones Avorn H.gt Avon Lake Beld Yestercey Avon Wioong Mive Dragel Kempt Ower Bydee Mor Falls Miser Mie Hee Anon

All-City Boing League Final Matches At Wrykrent

All-City Boing League final half schedule set for tonight at Wrykrent's Recreation. The card lists Early shift matchups including Oui vs Arvaz Potato Chips and Gross Fiddle vs Pixier Garage with other fixtures including Finegan Beery vs Eleetra Ai levs Woreren's Recreation and Gardner Jewelers vs Ned Botthne. West Side Lumber faces Federal Store as Jackson Chial plays Hi-Sneed Gas and Vor's Sunoce Service meets Read Jewelers.

Wrykrent Cara Early Sh Ft Oclocx Sreli Oui Arvaz Gross Fiddle Pixier Garage Finegan Beery Eleetra Ailevs Woreren’s Recreation Welsh Funeral Home La‘e Sh.t Gardner Jewelers Ned Botthne West S.de Lumber Federal Store Jackson Chial Hi-Sneed Gas Vor Sunoce Service Read Jewelers

Girls' Team Drills at Jefferson Diamond Practice

Wearks Bakery girls drill today after school on the Jefferson diamond at 6 oclock. All members of last year’s team and any others willing to try out are asked to report.

Wearks Bakery Jefferson Diamond Lest

Wellington Community Notices and Upcoming Activities

Local notices list Medina Association Conference at Medina Congregational church with attendees from Wellington. Church programs include Bible study, prayer services, and a missionary report from Venezuela. Community clubs meet midweek. school baseball opens season at LaGrange Thursday after rain delay.

Wellington LaGrange Spencer

Tennant Chronology of Church Activities

Prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday evening and choir practice at 7 30 Thursday. Christian Endeavor party Friday evening at the church. Dorcas society meets at 7 30 Friday evening at Mrs. Cacre Warner’s, 214 Johns Street.

A. E. Tennant Christian Endeavor Dorcas Society Mrrs Cacre Warner Johns Street

Rev Moran Leads Saturday Religious School and Evening Services

Rev William T Moran pastor leads religious school each Saturday with a 1 30 opening. Coach Leo Grimes presides over the Graduate League message with the Senors joining. Ethryn Newberger and Merle Baum Zaraner perform piano and vocal selections. Paul Wainwright of Elyria sings two songs. News notes report Sunday visitors, hospital update, bridge club results, and local residence purchases including Blakely and Ringler family moves with a 1872 flat-row block.

William T. Moran Leo Grimes Grimes Ethryn Newberger Merle Baum- Zaraner Paul Wainwuogkh Elyria A. G. Fisher West Jefferson Charles Shepard Aars Mery McCor Slary Akron L. L Luedemeéennson Smithville Mir Charles Clark Bob Chambers Bakers Crossing Mier Suinfif Youngstown Masry Knapp Leite Hawk Ashland Hospital Bertha Coats Frank Rowland Rochester Bennet Z.mmerman Warren Althaus Ted Johnson Maxwell Secor Harrison Doll George Babitt Berker Street Paul N.chois Courtland Street Boug

Jewelers Practice at American Lace Diamond

The W.c Silver Jewelers softball team 18 is slated to practice today Wednesday Thursday and Friday at the American Lace diamond. Drills start at 6 o clock.

W.c Silver Jewelers

Community notices from Ridgeville Townsend and Vincent clubs

Ridgeville Townsend Club meets at the town hall at 8 pm with the T A caravan for entertainment all young folks over 16 urged to attend. Public always welcomes. Vincent Ladies' Aid of the Vincent Methodist church plans to meet with Mrs Cora Keller Thursday afternoon. Columbia Ludus Aid of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs Leonard Buchs all day Thursday.

Avon Lahne Grafton Irvin Berton Grafton—Berten Grange Grange Hall Kipton Camden Hign Alumn Lake Avenue Griswold Road Pinoccie Harold Starkey Laaxe Sehoci Cleon Hincieso Masonic Temple New London Congregational Church Penfield—United Society Society Hall Penfield Eaton Eaton Grange North Ridgeville L_H Hallion Center Ridge Read Columbia — Baptist Ladies Society Wednesea Roy Osborne Berea Conelli Town Hall AVON Forget Me Russion Club Weler Baptist Church Avon Lake Lorain Colseum Caprella Belden Quik Club J. D. Menneli al Geox Thurscher Grafton Vyoung Peoniee Carl Sherhard North Elgin Grange LA Grange Old Giery Grange Litchfield North Street N. L H. S Drama Guild North Olamsted Coe North Olmsted Townsend Club Ridgeville

Pfeiffer Home Hosts Family Dimmer Sunday

Mr and Mrs TML Pfeiffer entertained a family gathering at their home on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs C A Webb, daughter Nereid, son Tom of Lakewood, Mrs F W Howard, Miss Lucy Robson, James Tran, daughter Winifred of Grafton, Mr and Mrs Herbert Whitmer with sons Calvin and Floyd, and Mr and Mrs A B Jones with son Artie B 2nd.

Tml Pfeiffer C. A. Webb Nereid Tom Lakewood F. W. Howard Aliss Lucy Robson James Tran Win Iedail Grafton Herbert Whitmer Calvin Floyd A. B. Jones Artie B Here

Legion Post Guests From Well ington Area

Members of Morgan-Dirlam Post of the American Legion from Well ington and nearby will attend Spencer Post at Spencer Town Hall Tuesday night. Speakers include Harold Perry A B Jones and E L Henes from here. Lunch.

Morgan-Dirlam American Legion Wellington Spencer Post Spencer Town Hall Harold Perry A B Jones E. L. Henes

Four-H Poultry Club Forming In County Vicinity

The 4-H Hustlers call a Friday night meeting with adviser Mrs Richard MacKis son to discuss forming four new poultry clubs, aiming to create the first 4-H poultry group in the area. Yearbooks are issued this week under Claude I Hummel county extension agent guidance. Interested youths should contact Mrs iHisson.

Richard MacKisson Claude I. Hummel iHisson

Hazel Eberhardt and Andy Dobay United in Kentucky Marriage

Mrs Hazel Eberhardt of 117 High Street and Andy Dobay were married in Kentucky Saturday morning. They returned Saturday evening and are living at the bride’s home.

Hazel Eberhardt Hightreet Andy Dobay Here Kentucky

West Ridge Hosts Four Birthday Party in Pink Decor

West Ridge residents Mr and Mrs Perry Sooy along with Mr Alfred Enson hosted a Sunday birthday party for four individuals. Seventeen to nineteen guests attended, with a three layer cake and pink white decorations featuring the West Ridge setting.

West Ridge Mire Alfred Enson Perry Sooy Glen Seeley Alfred Ensign Mir

Woman Sentenced In Fatal Shooting Of Her Husband

Akron Ohio April 23 Mrs Maude Hubbard pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her husband Harry last October 10. Judge E D Fritch sentenced her to county jail until October 1 1940 with three years probation after release.

Akron Maude Hubbard Harry E. D. Fritch

County Sets Clearing House for Industrial Claims

Lorain county commissioners approved a plan to establish a county clearing house for industrial compensation claims by county employees. The prosecutor’s office will screen claims before sending them to the Ohio Industrial Commission, and all future hires must pass a physical exam satisfactory to the commission. The move aims to cut premiums, with current costs noted at about 5300 annually and total fund obligations around 54,500.

Ayrue Ohio Industrial Commiss Ion Mane Industrial Commis Lorain County Dunn

LaGrange PTA Sets April 23 Meeting and Spring Festival

LaGrange PTA announces a postponed meeting in the auditorium on Tuesday evening April 23. Edward Haynes leads a short business session at 8 with the Spring Festival by high school groups directed by Miss Marjorie Howe and Mr. Ray Crow. strong attendance expected.

Lagrange Parent-Teacher’s Association Edward Haynes Marjorie Howe Ray Crow

Wedding Shower for Eleonore Mandeville in Grafton

Five teen friends gathered at Miss Margaret Mole’s home in Grafton on Friday April 1 to shower bride elect Eleonore Mandeville with gifts. The yellow and white decor set the theme for a luncheon hosted by Mrs Mole. Eleonore’s marriage to William Spurlock is planned for 9 a m Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Church.

Grafton Margaret Mole Eleonore Mandeville Miss Mandeville William Spurlock Immaculate Conception Church of

British Intelligence at Capitol Theatre With Karloff

Boris Karloff and Margaret Lind lead the cast in a spy thriller titled British Intelligence showing Wednesday at the Capitol Theatre.

Boris Karloff Margaret Lindsay Capitol Theatre

Missing Evidence at Rivoli Theatre Reveals Counterfeit Ticket Scan

The Rivoli Theatre screens Missing Evidence a counterfeiting exposed film shown Wednesday. Attendees include Mrs. Glen Seeley Mr and Mrs Maxwell Sooy Mr and Mrs Car Ensign Helen Ensign George Vince and John Webert. Pinochle preceded the event with Marie Ensign and Maxwell Sooy high and Marielle Sooy and Myron Ensign low. birthday gifts were given to honored guests.

New Rivoli Theatre Glen Seeley Maxwell Sooy Car Ensign Helen Ensign Myron Ensign George Vince John Webert Marie Ensign Maxwell Soay Marielle Soay

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