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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1939

Page

4

Cap Revigno the globe trotter guides Hollywood lore

Jimmie Fidler profiles Cap Rovigno born in Monte Negro son of royalty who has worn many hats from lumberjack to French Foreign Legion officer. A World War wound veteran and multilingual adventurer, he claims to have “been everywhere done everything” and now roams Hollywood as a legendary studio figure.

Hollywood Republic Cap Rovigno Montenegro William Martianovich von Rovigno Italy Austria - Hungary Heidelberg University Teddy Roosevelt Pendleton Oregon Morocco French Foreign Legion Cap Revigno

Republic Idols and Cowboy Stars On The Set

Chatter about Republic idols and cowboys fills studio talk with memories of Adrienne Ames Frieda Inescort and Gene Autry Roy Rogers and The Gleasons. Electricians recall stage roles while John Wayne breaks from program work to join the film set vibe at Republic Pictures.

Republic Adrienne Ames Mother Hubbard Theyre Gene Autry Roy Rogers The Gleasons Ramon Novarro

Radio Schedule Highlights From April Night Lineup

On Thursday April 27 the slate lists Gayle Gaylord Shere Fisher Town Meeting and a 19 30 start followed by musical and variety programs. Acts include Gene Erwin the Navy Band Fox Variety Road and a series of songs talks and news features from NBC and local hosts.

Tidal Wave Re-shoots and Stagecoach Ties in Hollywood Mix

On the home lot the star of Stagecoach lineage discusses career ups and downs with director George Sherman. Ralph Byrd stars in Tidal Wave with a revision to fit his Dick Tracy image, while Smiley Burnette tours with bronze plaques marking his career highs and mild successes.

United Artists George Sherman John Republic Ralph Byrd Byrd Ralph Dick Tracy Tracy Hollywood

Avon Lake Council Minutes Approve Invoices and Discuss Projects

Avon Lake council meeting on Monday approved minutes and invoices. Frank Stetson urged permanent voter registration for the village. Discussed Eagle Point storm sewer, approved 100 tons slag for roads, planned renumbering on Lake road, and authorized bids for 400 feet of 14 inch vitrified tile.

Avon Lake Frank Stetson Lorain Co. Board of Elections Eagle Point Lake Road

Local Social Notes From Elyria Area Visits

Mrs. Bertha Burrell and son Joe and Rollin Jameson of Elyria called on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mitchell. Norman Rocieft of Lorain and Arthur Archiet of Sandusky were Sunday guests of the Zellars. Earl Smith of Cleveland visited Monday with the Pedersen couple. Ellsworth Potter and William Bishop with daughter Evelyn of Cleveland called on friends Sunday. Lester Cappel of Avon was Thursday evening guest of Mrs. Josephine Schuster. James Butterworth hosts his sister in law from New York as a house guest. Jimmy Mitchell of Lakewood visits his grandparents Edd and Mrs. Mitchell.

Bertha Burrell Joe Rollin Jameson Elyria Leonard Mitchell Norman Rocieft Lorain Arthur Archiet Sandusky J. Zellars Earl Smith Cleveland Carl Pedersen Ellsworth Potter William Bishop Evelyn Lester Cappel Avon Josephine Schuster James Butterworth New York Jimmy Mitchell Lakewood Edd Mitchell

Avon Merit Club Honors Listed Members by Grade

Avon April 27 the Mera von Club lists members with 100 merits across grades from 7th to Seniors. Names include Everett Peak Harriet Allen Lois Bramhall Stanley Wolfe Jeanne Smith Myrtle Houston Lilian Olsen Dorothy Brown and others across Freshmen Sophomores Juniors and Seniors. The Honor Roll for the fifth six weeks is also named with multiple pupils in each grade.

AVON Meravon Club Everett Peak Harriet Allen Lois Bramhall Stanley Wolfe Jeanne Smith Myrtle Houston Lilian Olsen Dorothy Brown Margaret Fitch Virginia Mitchell Irene Klngshirn Midred Urig Agnes Hincovec Mary L. Dechant Marian Nissen Genevieve Smith Betty Smith Henry McCowan Robert Fitch Bessie Peak Regis Urig Doris Gerhart Gertrude Forthofer Mary G. Schwartz Rita Klingshirn Corinne Schwartz Marian Urig Teresa Smith Jeanne Pape Margaret Gutzman Richard Miller Marie Heinebrodt Edna Buell Margaret Baldauf Norma Nissen June Barr Emma Dechant Irene Forthofer John Kukucka Rita Schwartz Marjorie Walker Harriet Dudley Teddy Stumphauser Lillian Smedley Connie Hubbard Billy Dekker Francis Campagna Lillian Gutzman Lowell Putzier Patty Blake Albert Chester Ronald Metzger Eddie Sample Lee Beidler Jeanne Peak Carlo King Lilian Stumphauser Robert Buck Elfreida Hein William Smedley Norman Debker Lois Wolfe Mayo Wood

Latin Club Party Brings Prize Winners Home

Sunday evening Anne Altens home hosted a Latin Club gathering with games and contests. Jean Bungart and Florence Thomas won the top prizes, while all members received varied remembrances.

Anne Altens Jean Bungart Florence Thomas Arried

Betty Mori to Wed Earl Jones in South Amherst

An announcement at the Swingsters Club event at Miss Betty Mori’s home reveals Betty Mori’s forthcoming marriage to Earl Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Jones of South Amherst, with wedding details in small corsage booklets.

South Amherst Swingsters Club Miss Betty Beverly Mori Paul Mori Earl Jones Raymond Jones St. John’s Evangelical

Wellington Delivery Service Listings

Cora M. Shepard offers delivery services from 323 Barker St. Contact at 21 phone or 229 Courtland for delivery orders. Alternate line lists phone 156 8.

Cora M. Shepard Barker St Courtland

Wellington Sorosts Club Luncheon at Oberlin Inn

Twenty eight members of the Wellington Sorosts Club gathered for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Harry B. Couch at Oberlin Inn. A short business meeting followed with a $25 donation approved for Herrick Fulche Library. Mrs. D. G. Swanger presided as president. Roll Call opened the program.

Wellington Wellington Sorosts Club Harry B. Couch Oberlin Inn D. G. Swanger Herrick Fulche Library

Hamlin Relief Corps Hosts Kid Party at G A R Hall

Twenty five members dressed as little girls celebrated a Kid party in G A R Memorial Hall on Tuesday night. The group enjoyed cards and Chinese Checkers with popcorn and suckers as refreshments.

Hamlin Relief Corps G. A. R. Memorial Hall

Women invited to Herrick Auditorium card party

Women of the community are invited to an afternoon card party in Herrick Auditorium on May 6 at 2 o clock, sponsored by the Friendship Guild of the Congregational church. Chinese Checkers will substitute for non players. A short musical program and refreshments will follow. committee in charge under chairman Mrs. Sara Curtice with Mesdames L G Bradstock C O Wight K S Andrews W L Wadsworth William Klann Henry Ramser I E Downey and Miss Mahel Clark.

Herrick Auditorium Friendship Guild of The Congregational Church Sara Curtice L. G Bradstock C. O. Wight K. S. Andrews W. L. Wadsworth William Klann Henry Ramser I. E. Downey Miss Mahel Clark

Mother-Daughter Tea Delights at Local Schoolhouse

The annual event by Junior High Girl Reserves drew a pleasant crowd Monday afternoon at the school house. Miss Thelma Hooper and Miss Kathleen Darby supervised, with performances including readings by Mary Jane Lebbisher and Shirley Fife, a vocal solo by Jeanne Whiteside, a tap dance by Lillian Anney, and a vocal duet by Jeanne Alice Greetham and another performer.

Thelma Hooper Kathleen Darby Mary Jane Lebbisher Little Sir Echo Jeanne Whiteside Alexander Lillian Anney Johnny Shirley Fife Jeanne Alice Greetham

Reformed Church Social Awards and Attendees

On June 1 a social hour at the Reformed church featured contest prizes won by Mary Mulica Marian Cashman and Margaret Gall. Twelve members and three guests Florence Heussner Mary Mulica and Magdalena Saras attended. A two course lunch was served by the hostesses.

FunioRettes Resume at Sandstone Juniorettes Meeting

The Sandstone Juniorettes Four H Club met at advisor Russ Ruth Moore's home for the season’s first meeting. Members split into two groups with elected officers for each: Group One led by Phyllis Powers and Group Two led by Barbara Lou Moore. Next gathering set for after school Tuesday, May 2, at the advisor's home.

Sandstone Russ Ruth Moore Phyllis Powers Betty Witt Madge Ernst Frances Mathas Roberta McCord Marilyn Rudy Barbara Lou Moore Mary Ann Klimoshowski Jeanne Ann Mon Thelma Jean Mathis June Crandall

Local Church Schedules for Sunday Services

St John’s Evangelical led by Rev C E Schmidt holds church school, public worship at 1 00 p m. Catholic Nativity led by Rev R J Steiger offers Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 a m. Methodist led by Rev M A Burris conducts morning worship at 9 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Congregational led by Rev Russell Sersaw has Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30.

St. John’s Evangelical C. E. Schmidt Church of Nativity R. J Steiger M. A. Burris Russell Sersaw

Parlor Gathering Honors Newlyweds at Methodist Church

The Methodist church parlor hosted a Tuesday reception for Mr. and Mrs Alman Brocksicker after their marriage. A devotional was led by Mrs Ruth Harris, with a vocal duet by Mrs Henry Kolb and Mrs William Cook. Harold Allsop gave a gift on behalf of the church, and Mrs Eva Bryant, turning seventy five, received a gift. An old fashioned spelling bee accompanied refreshments for sixty attendees.

Methodist Church Alman Brocksicker Ruth Harris Henry Kolb William Cook Harold Allsop Brocksicker Eva Bryant H. Allsop

Tompkins Sisters Attend Columbus State Orchestra Contest

Miss Dorothy and Miss Stella Tompkins from Eaton traveled to Columbus on Saturday with their school orchestra to take part in a state contest. Dorothy is to be announced as a participant while Stella supports the ensemble.

Children Perform Seasonal Variety at School Event

Helen Ensign led a program of songs and readings including Little Skippers and Hurry Home while Ireta Rae Page played Elegy. Ruth Schweller and Jeanne Whiteside showcased solos and duets, with 79 attendees, mothers and daughters, enjoying tea and cookies afterward.

Helen Ensign Ireta Rae Page Mary Jane Lebkisher Ruth Schweller Joe Jeanne Whiteside Betty Jean Wiles Jeanne Gibbins Ola Mae Eastin Nellie Saporito

Charming Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs Stark on Magyar Street

Mrs. D. D. Stark entertained a bridge party at her home on Magyar street with guests including Mrs. Harold Kepler Mrs. Warren Althaus Mrs. John Gris singer Mrs. Maxwell Sooy Mrs. Vernet Zimmerman Miss Julia Clague and Mrs. Ted Johnson High scores were won by Miss Julia Clague and Mrs. Zimmerman and Mrs Stark provided a delightful lunch at the close.

D. D. Stark Magyar Street Harold Kepler Warren Althaus John Grissinger Maxwell Sooy Vernet Zimmerman Julia Clague Ted Johnson Mass Clague

Holbrook and Sponseller share Elyria home

Mrs. W. L. Holbrook is living with Mrs. Bertha Sponseller in Elyria. Mrs. Harry Martin can sit up after a long illness. Mrs. Eliza Paul was discharged from the Clinic Monday to her home on Barker Street.

W. L. Holbrook Bertha Sponseller Elyria Harry Martin Eliza Paul Barker Street

Sunnysiders 4 H Club Demonstrates Garden Facts

The Sunnysiders 4 H Club of Wellington with advisors Mrs C S Church and Mrs Richard McKis son presented Mary Seitters and Louise Obrig in Our Spring Garden. Dorothy Baker sang two songs and tap danced. The advisors led a gardening questionnaire and a dialogue Did You Know These Garden Facts at the home of Mrs Wallace Bear in Pittsfield where she entertained the Pittsfield Farm Women's Club Tuesday afternoon.

Sunnysiders 4-H Club Wellington C. S. Church Richard McKisson Mary Seitters Louise Obrig Dorothy Baker Wallace Bear Pittsfield

Valedictorian Named At Belden High School This Year

A belden High School valedictorian is highlighted this year with other local notices. Oliver Hennie and friends from Cleveland visited the Grills home Sunday. Mrs Mayer dies at Elyria Memorial Hospital after pneumonia. The Hedgecliffe Lumber Co buys Emory Coe Woods and moves a saw mill to the premises. Various local visits and gatherings noted including grange supper and Ladies Aid event.

Belden High School Oliver Hennie Cleveland Lewis North Olmsted Elmer George Barberton Staw Kelner LaGrange A. B. Martin Frances Eckert Ladies Aid Ford Hill

Moving Picture Benefit At School House For Shot Student

A two hour moving picture program is set for Thursday night April 27 at the school house to aid Robert Smith who was accidentally shot at school about ten days ago and has since remained in the hospital. Ellsworth Hawke suffers from the flu. Visitors from Nova and Cha tham called on the Hawke family, while George Harrison spent an evening with the Dyke family in Elyria.

Robert Smith Ellsworth Hawke Earl Hawke Nova Lee Walkden Chatham W. R. Hawke George Harrison Clarence Dyke Elyria

Ridgeville Scouts Plan Trip to Sandusky May 13

N Ridgeville. The Ridgeville Boy Scouts met at the school Monday evening and decided to go as a group to Sandusky on Saturday May 13 for the Firelands Area of Boy Scouts gathering at Sandusky Junior High School.

N. Ridgeville Ridgeville Sandusky Firelands Boy Scouts

Suburban clubs and events listed for tonight

Avon Lake Townsend Club meets at Park Hall at 6 45 P M East Carlisle Mothersingers rehearsal postponed due to school play Chatham Grange meets at 8 P M A dance to follow at the school at 9 P M Eaton Benefit movie for Robert Smith at the school at 8 P M La Grange Old Glory Grange meets at 8 P M Ridgeville Grange program and refreshments Lake Avenue North Elyria Subordinate and Juvenile Granges meet at Grange Hall at 6 P M for supper, business meeting at 8 P M East Carlisle play Silas Smudge From Turnip Ridge at East Carlisle School 8 P M proceeds for playground equipment Avon Lake P T A paper sale at the school 9 A M Chatham Senior Class play at the school 8 P M Grafton Mothers and Daughters banquet at Grafton School Friday evening Kipton Camden High students present College Days at high school auditorium 8 P M La Grange Townsend Club 8 P M Biscuit and honey supper N Ridgeville P T A and Senior Class sponsor dance Friday evening Cards and ping pong for non-dancers Litchfield Junior and Senior banquet at Columbia Hills Country Club Friday evening Murray Ridge P T A meets at the school 8 P M Pre social program Penfield Dr Dew will examine children entering school next Fall Mothers bring children to the school 10 A M Eaton Adult Bible Class entertains young people Friday evening in church basement Refreshments Carlisle East Carlisle Community Club meets at the school 8 P M Dancing and instrumental music by Penfound Gibbons box social to follow Everyone invited

Avon Lake — Townsend Park Hall East Carlisle Chatham—Grange EATON Robert Smith LA Grange Old Glory Grange Ridgeville Grange Lake Avenue North Elyria Silas Smudge Turnip Ridge Penfield High School Carlisle Penfound Gibbons

Farmer Dies in Chair For Staying Landlord

Harvey L. Roush, a 48 year old farmer, was executed in the electric chair for the murder of his landlord Homer T. Myers and Mrs. Minda Myers dating from April 30 1938. Witnesses flocked to the death chamber as Bricker refused a stay and the lethal dose of 1950 volts was delivered at 8 03 p m and he died two minutes later. The case moved through state and federal courts without relief.

Columbus Harvey L. Roush Homer T. Myers Minda Myers Roush John W. Bricker Supreme Courts

East Side of Heaven at Capitol Theatre

Bing Crosby stars as a singing tax driver and Joan Blondell plays a hotel telephone operator in the film East Side of Heaven now showing at Capitol Theatre. This light musical comedy features Crosby’s music and Blondell’s charm in a lively 1930s era presentation.

Heaven Capitol Bing Crosby Joan Blondell Capitol Theatre

Lincoln Film Shows Adventures In Congo

Real adventures in the Belgian Congo are pictured in Dark Rapture opening today at the Lincoln Theatre. In spite of an economic recession, many homes are being built in Switzerland.

Lincoln Congo Belgian Congo Lincoln Theatre Switzerland

Lithuania Sees Jobs Rise From Large Construction Push

A surge in extensive construction activities across Lithuania boosts employment as firms recruit more workers. Government officials note gains in industrial activity and worker demand, signaling a broader domestic economic upturn driven by infrastructure projects.

Lithuania

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