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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1950
Page
5
Hollywood column notes strong praise for Jennifer Jones in Portrait of Jenny while opinions vary on the film overall. Jones is praised for versatility across ethereal and earthy roles, with critics claiming she could handle virtually any character.
A nostalgic survey of film figures and Hollywood quirks. John Boward and Maureen O'Sullivan headline gossip about composing, motherhood and signing bonuses. Linda Darnell visits Edward G Robison to view a donated original, while a star's anger, a quarrel and a slap scene raise questions about public image and psychology in the studio system. Alan Ladd refuses a slap for Wanda Hendrix, citing public sentiment and Stardom ethics.
Director C W Goble of the Ohio Selective Service announces required registration under the 1948 act for men 18 to 25 who have not registered since last August. It covers about 5,000 turning 18 monthly, men under 26 returning to civilian life, and non citizens with 90 day entry window. Active duty personnel are exempt, though reserves must register. No February or March inductions planned. Ohio’s 127 boards have registered 477 602 men since Aug 30 1948 through Jan 1 1949.
Ninety legionaires and guests boarded buses to Cleveland for a hockey game aschairman Ford Stacey led the excursion. Spirit of 76 Post will host a Tuesday meeting with Spencer Brittan addressing Service. Richard F. Gill takes over the Main Gulf Station at 220 North Main, moving his taxi service from 138 Bennett. Clifford Unser elected president of Furst Methodist church school class. Fifty-one men and boys attended the Christian Service Brigade meeting at Herrick Auditorium led by First Wellington Baptist Church.
Laurence Olivier brings Hamlet to Rivoli for a four day engagement starting February 22. Showtimes are 2 30 and 8 20 p m with an extra 5 30 p m matinee on opening day. The film stars Olivier with Jean Simmons Basil Sydney Eileen Herlie Felix Aylmer Norman Woodland and Ference Morgan in a three fold role as star producer and director.
Maynard Coe of the National Safety Council's farm division cites farm accidents costing nearly a billion dollars yearly and killing about 19,000 people. He notes over a third occur in farm homes and non fatal mishaps in families on the farm reach 1 500 000 annually.
Columbus restaurant owner Gerald J. Overturf and his wife returned to a wrecked establishment on the east side after thieves smashed a window and looted 12,500 in cash jewelry and guns. Overturf questioned if years of labor were worth the trouble.
The Rainbow Lanes will officially open Tuesday at 7 30 p m with mayoral and Elyria City Bowling Association participation. Owners Mr and Mrs Michael Stone announced seven months of construction culminate in a modern recreation center for Elyria residents. Stone, formerly a Lorain resident and tool and die maker at National Tube Company and General Industries, relocated to Elyria over two years ago.
The Rainbow Bar, once Carlisle Inn, has been remodeled with 12 new bowling alleys added in the rear. Stoney designed the building with Brunswick equipment support. The site lies just south of Elyria city limits on Route 20 with ample adjacent parking and a separation of bar and alleys. Camel desert physiology note follows.
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