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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1939
Page
7
Yale star Henle and Tyrone power countered in a 19th century vehicle, Second Fiddle, shown at the Capitol Theatre. Rucy Vallee and May Oliver also featured, with new Irving Berlin tunes highlighting the program.
The film Mickey the Kid will be shown at Lincoln Theatre tomorrow featuring Bruce Zabot Ralph Byrd and Tommy Yan with a story of a boy's devotion to his father Pitts and Tommy Ryan providing the comedy for the program in what promises a family friendly evening.
Residents hunted for three days as cries from Alice the kitten echoed nearby. Firemen finally reached the top of a 7 foot poplar tree and rescued the animal amid a hunger strike style display.
An aged radio listings page outlines August 3 programming across stations AW WHH WGAR and others with blocks featuring musical acts news updates sports and variety shows. Notable names include El Chico Revue Art of Living Horace Heidt Gordon Jenkins Jack Starr Barry Wood Little Jack Little and Glenn Miller performing across daytime evening time slots with several signoffs and changes noted.
A dense listing of radio programs and musical acts with times and performer names. Entries include Emily News, John’s other, Linda’s first, Caroline Mills, Marsy Martin, Pepper York, Guy Lombardo, Tommy Dorsey, and many ensembles. The document compiles daily show slots, orchestras, news segments, and variety acts across the station’s schedule.
By Cora M Shepard Wellington Ohio August 5 local Woman's Benefit Association members plan a picnic at Crystal Beach Park on August 15 hosted by Vermilion group for a recent membership drive winners. Junior group picnic at Westlake Park August 17 with WEA hostesses. 4-H Sunnysiders Hustlers Nature clubs set August 22 23 24 meetings with judging August 16 by county agent C J Hummel and gifts for top gardens. Boys vow to fete girls with Lakeview Park picnic August 20. Reverend and Mrs Baker visiting. Corrections note misnamed recipient in hospital transfer.
Mrs Bertha Perkins hosted the Wellington Farm Woman's club all day Thursday with about thirty attending a covered dish lunch at noon. No business was recorded. attendance prize awarded to Mrs Hattie Blanchard and Mrs Blanche Moore invited the club to meet September 7. Tying off a comforter to be sold was work for all involved.
Mrs Tom Smith Arlo Smith Mr and Mrs Harley Smith all of here attended the funeral of their cousin Leo Haulk at Hayesville Thursday afternoon. Mrs McQuate from Litchfield remained overnight as a guest of Mrs Smith.
Mrs Warren Auble attended a mothers party hosted by the G T G club of Pittsfield at Mrs L M M O Neals Oberlin home. A tureen dinner with ice cream and cake followed. William Tudor Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Tudor left forMont real york Va to enlist in the navy.
An important meeting will outline extensive plans for the Wellington Independent Fair, detailing schedule, booths, events, and community involvement for the upcoming fair. Local organizers urge attendance to review arrangements and coordinate activities.
Howard and other cousins in Graf ton join Ernest Beam Mrs Edna Jordan and Mrs Lena Hamlet in funeral rites for their mother Mrs Ed Beam at Wellington Church Kipton referenced in the Church Page Wellington Church News.
The Quality Radio Shop at 249 Second Street demonstrates the new Crosley automobile. Sol Weinstein says crowds gather as the car is shown around the city. The two cylinder air cooled motor seats four and delivers high mileage. The Crosley Co. now produces 225 cars daily with orders coming in nationwide.
Berlin Aug 3 Postmaster General James A Farley arrived with his two daughters on vacation and said he was surprised by reports that Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio has announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination in 1940 He commented that only the Democratic nominee could be the successful candidate and only the President could say if he would run again The remarks followed questions about a Roosevelt third term.
The Golden Jubilee Fiftieth annual reunion of Richard Barker descendants will be held at William E. Barker’s Stop 48 Broadway Lorain tomorrow. Host William Barker assisted by his daughter Mrs George W Williams secretary treasurer expects over 200 attendees. Elmer Barker of New London is president. J L Mathis directs with Joe Boddy aiding. Schedule includes registration luncheon a business meeting games and social time with music novelty favors and ice cream cake.
Salem report shows forest Elks increasing from 3 441 in 1934 to 16 702 in latest statistics. The annual kill averages only 698.
A turkey that avoided the ax last year wandered onto a Woodland highway causing a gasoline truck to overturn and burn, and wrecked three other autos as drivers tried to dodge the bird.
Convalescent home for the elderly located at 228 East 15th Street Elyria. Phone 42 574. Contact Dr Merrow for inquiries.
Suburban notices list Saturday events across towns with picnics, club meetings, church services, and four-H activities. Notable items include Carlisle picnic supper at Century Park, New London Hospital Board 7:30 p.m., Elyria pastor J J McAlpine preaching in Penfield, and Four-H judging in North Ridgeville and Spencer.
In Winslow Arizona Patrolman Clarence Houck tried to lasso a horse while riding atop a police car. The horse pulled the vehicle to a stop and Houck was thrown from the hood breaking his wrist. Ralph E Auditor reports.
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