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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1939
Page
9
The piece argues that Hollywood’s “painted women” use makeup and wardrobe to photograph well. It notes photographers and directors seek photogenic features and body lines, urging women in film to present their best pictorial selves for business success and director approval.
A collage of celebrity chatter notes dining at nightclubs and fashion. Observations on Paul Man, Anna Bella, Edgar Bergen, Joel McCrea, Norma Shearer, Loretta Young, Joan Crawford, Carole Lombard, and others reveal trends in habits, dress, and media attention. Mentions of Joan Bennett, Rudy Vallee gifts, and social dynamics pepper the column with glimmers of Hollywood life and gossip.
A listing of program segments and hosts across multiple radio stations WM A R and WH K with time slots for music news sports and features. Notable items include District Attorney Bon Stanley and various music segments with hosts such as Slim Eberhardt Walt Pergener and Gene and Glenn.
In a playful nocturnal note George Gival writes that Garbo and Gary Cooper would never debate on air yet a press agent schemes one marriage and divorce. Myrna Loy’s diamond bracelet vanishes as a humorous aside in the tale of backstage Hollywood twists.
Seventy residents met at Avon Lake Park Hall to form an Athletic Association. Paul McCampbell was elected president with Ad Wilson as vice president, Joe Boehm secretary, and Walter Beck treasurer. A follow up meeting was set for Friday August 12 at 8 PM.
BELDEN The twelfth annual Wise reunion was held at the home of Vin and Mr. Charles Wise with thirty seven attendees. Ice cream and cake followed a porch meal. Charles Wise presided at the business meeting and the group planned to meet again at Al and Mrs William Law’s home in August 1940. Officers for next year were Bert Wise of Elyria president and Dr Russell Johnson secretary and treasurer.
Miss Maite Steiner daughter of Mr and Mrs John Steiner of Kenmore wed Robert Falconer son of Mr and Mrs T A Falconer of Litchfield at the bride’s home with Rev Stansbury officiating using a single ring. The couple, escorted by Dawn Steiner as bridesmaid and Lyle Scott as best man, hosted a reception for about forty guests before departing for a trip.
In North Ridgeville an impressive Candlelight Investiture Service at Ridgeville Town Hall Friday evening saw sixteen girls receive Tenderfoot pins. Eight girls with lighted tapers led by Betty Robinson processed to the platform where pins were awarded, with Violet Raines and Lois Lanfried noted as not registered in time. The troop sang, patrols performed, and the group dressed in peasant costumes enjoyed the Shoemakers Dance, games, and refreshments for forty-two guests.
Avon Lake Jolly 12 meet with Mra Thelma Vaughn at 8 PM Avon Lake Library Board meets at 6 PM Eaton Church chorus will practice at the church at 8 PM North Ridgeville Ridgeville Grange meets at the Grange Hall at 8 PM North Ridgeville Ridgeville
Rodgers, a Wellington High and Philadelphia School of the Bible graduate, spoke at an open air service to about 300 Protestants. He will depart in September or October to El Callao Venezuela to work with other missionaries. The service was led by Rev. ITonzo S Green and included duets by Robert Rodgers and Thalma Hilliker with organ accompaniment by Jeannette Miller. Rodgers preached on Three Important Therefores.
Funeral services for Mrs Flor ence Margaret Ames wife of Elmer Ames will be held from the Keith Andrews Funeral Home at 2 oclock Wednesday afternoon. Reverend Lonzo S Green officiating. Burial in Wellington Greenwood cemetery. Mrs Ames was a member of the Methodist church.
Legan calls a meeting tonight at eight o clock at Plars to discuss the state department convention set for Akron in two weeks and outline plans for attendance and fundraising.
A Sunday school group from the Church of Christ rode to Schoenbrunn Park near New Philadelphia after morning services. They enjoyed a basket dinner under shelter, then attended 3 o’clock vesper services in the village.
Genge Wil plans a newspaper clipping night at Grange Hall starting 8 pm Tuesday. Members expect stories to review and discuss.
Postponements and numerous social and civic gatherings listed in a regional schedule. Avоn Lake clubs meet at 1 PM with various hosts. New London hosts Rainbow Phi la theatre class picnic at 6 30 PM. Nor th Olmsted and Rochester groups hold meetings, card parties, and church events. Transportation plans and home gatherings noted across Litchfield Grafton Spencer and others.
The Wellington High School graduating class of 1912 will hold its second reunion this summer on August 20 at Cascade Park Elvira as a compliment to one of the classmates Carl Packard of Belleflower California formerly Mass Naom Avery of here. Invitations are being sent out and it promises to be a happy gathering of members and their families.
A group of eight friends including Mrs John Barber and Mrs Lily Pitts marked Clarence Barber's seventieth birthday with a wireless toast at Westlake Park on Thursday evening. Games followed the supper and he received gifts.
Mr and Mrs William H Baldwin and Mrs Eugene Hewlett visited Detroit for a Shriners meeting with Mrs Hewlett staying as a house guest. Other arrivals included Herrick Avenue visitors from Cleveland, Walter Farriar and daughter Betty Jane, and Donald Maybaugh residence guests from Keene New Hampshire. Local social ties extend to Bieste and St Louis visits, with multiple families hosting relatives through the weekend.
The report lists church activities including choir performances by Mrs Alice McCoy and Mrs Pauline Wells, a funeral sermon by Rev John H Green for Rev H A Lewis, a midweek prayer service at the Methodist church, and a Sunday school board meeting. It also mentions reunions and Sunday visits by families such as the Ketchums, Pickup, Reinhart, Morrison, and Smiths in multiple towns.
Miss Virginia Deutch daughter of Mrs Nellie Detrich was honored at a miscellaneous garden shower in John Hughes garden on John Street. Nearly fifty guests attended a spider web auction game, a boat voyage to present gifts, and a buffet lunch. Entertainment prizes went to Vas Lucy Zumpher, Mrs Nellie Close, and Mrs A H Binder. Out of town guests included Mrs Blake Brow and Spencer, Mrs Chris Wadsworth and daughter Alice, and Mrs Sherlock Wadsworth and daughter Alice of Cleveland.
In Santa Rosa a local barber uses a pony that never grows up to quiet children during haircuts. The pony, attached to a barber chair, lets youngsters sit, receive reins, and hold fast while their hair is trimmed, with over 35000 riders noted to date.
In Lubec Maine Mr and Mrs Augustus Conley celebrate life with their three pets a dog a cat and a hen who eat play and sleep together as a quirky household group highlighting everyday domestic harmony.
The Higgins family brings a sprightly comedy with laughs from a wife taking her husband’s job. Jimmy Gle a son and Lucille Gleason star as the mismatched couple. The film opens tomorrow at the Capitol Theatre.
A mystery murder tale starring Frederic March and Joan Bennett is showing at the Lincoln Theatre. The film follows a detective's pursuit across scenes set in San Francisco Honolulu and other locales with strong background in travel and intrigue.
The North Fly Tia Subordinate Gian e will meet at the Grange Hall for their regular meeting on Thursday evening August 10 at 8 oclock. The Lake Avenue softball team will hold an ice cream social at the Lake Avenue School on Friday evening August 11 at 7 30 oclock.
The gathering for Donna Miller’s eighth birthday anniversary occurred last Saturday at her home. Guests included Patricia Gibbens Joanne Schabe Katherine Scott Yiery Koti Laverne Schmit hons Jane Bake Hildegarde, Bonnie Bell Roge, Hogan, Richard Smith, Verne Vallet, and the hostess Donna Miller. Lovely refreshments of ice cream cake and lemonade were served. Donna received many beautiful gifts from friends.
The Shining 4 H clubs Thimoes Zirs Mav Koowu Laverne Schmit tens Lillian Starkhes Frelyn Louie Jebbusch Jare Baker Doi uths Waterman Dorothy Fabian Vilma Behnde Voanlyn Laver Esth ce and advisor Mrs Otto Jabbisch with Wis Hairvld Staev and Betty Holtzman returned home after spending the past few days at Vermilion on the Lake. The Peks Puccilac 4 H Club also returned home from Vermilion on the Lake after vacationing the past week.
Vi and Mrs Steve Glover and childie and Ma and Mrs Frank Gilver with children return from visits in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The McHerry and Carr families also spent vacations, visiting Henry and Hogan households before heading home from Beuleh Beach. Also noted are Mr and Mrs H VW McHenry and children returning from West Virginia and Pennsylvania, and Mike Zigarcky with Mrs Frank Provoznihuecosa Bertram attending a Cleveland funeral for Charles Vovhofha.
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