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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
4
A critic voices concern that Hollywood favors youth and new talent over experienced veterans as William Welles signs an iron clad contract giving him influence over his projects. The piece questions how aging producers can defend their positions against younger, sharper hands in upcoming talkies.
The column muses on film industry ideas and fresh viewpoints. It mentions Harry Brandt and the idea that movies may stagnate, notes Bob Hope’s potential stronger work with off screen humor, and observes Basil Rathbone’s dual expression. It also compares current sex queens to Jean Harlow and jokes about Mrs Jack Oakie’s photos.
Cris Mra Ballard reports on Farm Vaughn Munroe’s fast pace in education and rhythm school updates. Feature outlines community programs, agricultural trends, and local music ties shaping farm life lessons.
A breezy survey of Hollywood antics notes the Ritz brothers touring with minimal chuckles, Kay Franci in horn rims, Loretta Young, Ned Sparks retakes, and a volley of wedding and divorce chatter. Frank McHugh’s anniversary postcards, Dietrich returning to public life, and other industry quirks color this light celebrity column. No graphic detail.
Suburban listings show Boys Four-H club meeting at 6 pm at E R Laver home in Lake Avenue. New London Grange at 7 30 pm plus Cub Patrol at high school at 7 30 pm. North Ridgeville Townsend Club at 8 pm with guest speakers. Fields corn roast and ham dinner from 5 36 pm at Methodist church Thursday. Avon Lake Legion Auxiliary card party at Chateau at 1 pm. La Grange Townsend Club meets 8 pm. Litchfield East Street Division LB S ice cream social in park Friday evening. New London Halcyon Rebekah lodge at Odd Fellow hall 7 30 pm. Saturday Carlisle Group Four of the...
In Wellington Ohio on August 3 Reverend John S. Green pastor of the First Baptist church spoke to a large audience at the Town sentites meeting. He warned that quoting scripture, disaster looms and another war is near. Music featured vocal solos by Margaret Jenks and Joyce Meredith with accompaniment by Jnette Miller and Naomi Swesey.
Twenty three members gathered in G A R Memorial hall Tuesday night led by Mrs Anna Sorensen president. They planned a tea at Mrs Allie Bailich home on Wednesday afternoon August 9 and attendance at the Soldiers and Sailors reunion in Sandusky on Sunday August 6. Mrs Amelia Brown reported on the District picnic at Cascade Park Elyria last Friday. Deborah Still, on vacation from the Pythian Sisters Home in Medina, attended.
Dr Ralph W Falls hosted about forty five Lorain County Voiture 40 and 8 members at his farm near Wellington with a Ashland County group attending. After a brief business session attendees played cards and shared lunch. Plans were made to attend the state convention in Akron where Lorain Voiture will have a special room at the Masflower Hotel.
Wellington Garden Club members plan an early breakfast at Westlake Park on Sunday morning August 20 with committee oversight by Wis Guy E Wells Mrs Keith Andrews and Harry C Otterbach The LaPorte Ladies Ard ws hold a picnic supper at Century Park New London Hospital Board meets at City Hall at 739 PM
Belden family reunion at Charles Wise home Sunday afternoon features ice cream and cake. Rev J J McAlpine of Elyria will occupy the Methodist pulpit on Sunday.
A group from Akron and their son Adelbert, a Baldwin Wallace student and recent Camp Cleveland counselor, return home with parents for the summer rest before fall college. Reverend Lonz S. Green and Mrs. Green, plus Charles Barnes, arrive home late this week from a two week Long Lake Michigan vacation. Amy Hill of Niagara Falls visits Clair Hill and family in town. Ernest L. Sharp brings Mrs. Griffin Groot and infant Leon Griffin from Oberlin to the Gow er home for a few weeks before returning to Oberlin.
Members of the Northern Draft Horse Association met in the Grange hall Tuesday night and outlined plans for the night show at the Wellington Independent Fair August 22 23 24 and for a colt show tied to a fall Amherst homecoming. The draft horse tour drew 75 people including members and wives and visited eight county farms of noted breeders last Thursday.
Avon Aug 3 Mrs Joseph Forthose Jr hosted the Charm Club gathering at her residence Tuesday, entertaining members and sharing updates on club activities in a cordial social setting.
The Rivoli Theatre screens Fisherman's Wharf described as a Bobby Breen favorite for its blend of comedy and drama. The familiar story charms with human warmth and broad appeal.
A West Point film titled The Duke of West Point screens at Lincoln Theatre today. The afternoon Major production features hockey with guest prizes awarded to Mrs Carl Schafer Mrs W E Blake and Mrs Fritsch. Light refreshments follow and a meeting is planned at Mrs Ed Stagg's home in two weeks. The Avon Lake Ladies Aid of the Baptist church was hosted today by Mrs Walter Foster Schenck with Mrs Glen Barr assisting.
Misses Mary Grace and Irene Gough attended a Ladies Missionary Society picnic at First Baptist Church Lorain's Volunteer Bay. Harriet and Wade Dudley returned home from a Cleveland visit on Monday after the event.
The S R 4-H Club met Tuesday with members discussing upcoming demonstrations and assignments. Members shared progress on club projects and planned a community service activity for the month.
At a meeting led by Ronald Toll on a August 1 evening, members answered roll call and prepared project books for the last meeting before the fair. Final plans included a Thursday wiener roast as part of community activities.
A vintage Hanes dealer notice promotes undershirts with emphasis on tail length. The advertisement attributes the product to P. H. Hanes Knitting Co based in Winston-Salem North Carolina.
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