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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1937
Page
8
A brick veneer transforms a plain two story frame house into a dignified, sturdy residence on a quiet street. The new siding enhances beauty and aura, while providing fire resistance against external flames and reinforcing the home’s perceived value and stability.
A feature explains that metal radiator covers hide the bare radiators while preserving heat output. The covers are attractively designed and do not impair the amount of heat given off by the radiators.
Awnings are increasingly common on homes as sun protection and decorative accents. They shade interiors, guard furnishings, and enhance curb appeal with color choices and balanced placement on facades. Modern awning hardware simplifies operation and maintenance.
A clipped entertainment column surveys 1930s film figures led by Bing Crosby and Shirley Temple, noting Crosby's changed image, Temple’s rising fame in the U K, and jokes about John Bole and Claudette Colbert. The piece blends industry gossip with a long roster of social visits and gatherings from Akron to Elyria, Ohio, listing numerous households and attendees over a weekend.
An old neighborhood home may be modernized rather than sold. A single project often inspires nearby residents to beautify yards, trim lawns, and landscape, gradually restoring the district’s character and appeal. Modernizing goes beyond rebuilding to include landscaping and coordinated property improvements.
Homeowners envy the new tiled bath made with tile board which imitates real tile closely. It arrives in large sheets and can be attached to plaster or stripped to studs if needed. Wainscoting with tile board, enamel finishes, and tiled linoleum floors offer durable waterproof options. The article urges modernization for comfort and up to date interiors.
Jimmie Fidler critiques Hollywood's obsession with youth and beauty. He condemns mothers pushing children into stardom, notes Nell Kelly and Martha Raye parallels, and recounts a Goldwyn incident over cuts in a rough film sequence. He argues childhood is sacrificed for fame in Hollywood.
John Brown of the Cocoanut Grove argues the best path to a film contract and stardom lies in entertainer work at Hollywood’s top night clubs. He supports his view with a list of notable venues and suggests stage experience builds visibility and connections in the industry.
Guests of Mr and Mrs Wahlin for Christmas dinner included Mr and Mrs John Wahlin and daughter plus Dorothy Tritt sister in law, Mr and Mrs Ernest Wahlin and daughter and Mr and Mrs.
The Lake Avenue Adit Bible Class meets at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Taylor on Wednesday December 24 at 8 o clock with Mrs Otto Jabbusch and William Buckholtz handling entertainment and Miss Foster and Mrs. Roel Taylor the refreshments. The New Years Eve party occurs at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Law on Friday December 31 at 8 o clock. The North Elyria Juvenile Grange hosts a New Years party at the Grange Hall on Thursday December 30 at seven thirty, urging juvenile members to attend.
News notes detail multiple Christmas gatherings. Mr and Mrs Mike Zagorsky hosted a dinner with Frank Provoz nik Jr and family, Arthur Neiding, and the Sherwood family. Weekend visits included Wood and Elmer Croskey with daughters Dolores and Jean nene, plus E F Croskey. A.Schaefer hosted a party for children Dor othy Brandt Wilma Sterling Robbie Behnke and others. Henry Bislich spent Christmas in Painesville.
A string of Christmas Day and holiday visits tied families and friends from Elyria Lorain Oberlin and Sandusky. Notable guests included M R Buckley at the Hollis home Griswold Road and Otto Jabbusch family visiting Cleveland Overmeyer and Butler households. Gerald Smith, burned recently, is improving at Elyria Memorial Hospital.
Housewives show interest in an automatic kettle lid, a butter keeper that stays spreadable, and a weather signaling device that alerts a housewife to washing when rain begins, showcased at a Leeds exhibition.
Akron electrician 35 year old Lloyd appeals to doctors to test a hypothesis on his body in a bid to slow a rare disease that eats bone marrow. He has about three years to live, with his right eye and limb already failing. He describes his bone deterioration and fears his bones may vanish.
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