Hollywood Star Joan Crawford Faces Divorce Spark
Hollywood gossip column notes Joan Crawford filing for divorce after a period of emotional turmoil. Writer predicts renewed energy and a comeback, citing Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer faith and her lasting fan base. Mentions other stars and Industry gossip about Clau rette Colbert and Jim mie Cagney amid industry chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Joan Crawford
Franchot
Joan
Metro- Goldwin-Marer
Charles McCarthy
Richard Dix
Rhea Gable
Ginger Rogers
Lew Ayres
Franklin Farnum
Hollywood gossip and fashion for 1939 readers
A scamper of showbiz notes by Lidity offers quick takes on Joan Bennett and Hedy Lamerr lookalikes, Gene Marker’s romance, Wendy Barrie outfits for a dachshund, Dorothy Labour’s harems, Zazu Pitts as an imagined dancer, Allan Jones’s singing habits, Leo Reisman’s philosophy, and William Demarest in the Gracia Allen Murder Case. Marion Davies moves her bungalow to Beverly Hills amid studio tensions, Sally Etters’ child enjoys a movie, and a boy’s quip recalls their film They Made Her a Spy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette MacDonald
Bob Burr
Joan Bennett
Hedy Lamerr
Gene Marker
Wendy Barrie
Dorothy Labour
Zazu Pitts
Allan Jones
Annabella
Leo Reisman
Hollywood
William Demarest
Sargent Heath
Gracia Allen
Warren William
Gracie
Marion Davies
Warner Brothers
Warners
Metro
Marion
Beverly Hills
Radio Schedule Fragments Across WTSM and WCELE
Readable scraps show a mixed broadcast grid with multiple shows and hosts such as Dick Fracy Jack Armstrong Amos n Andy Edtin C Hill and Hank Pearce. Listings mention Orphan Annie News Sports Tune Time Johnson Family News and various musical acts including Guy Lombardo and Ben Goodman. The fragmentary order hints at 1940s era programming with varied segments and announcers.
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WTSM
Dick Fracy
Your Family
Armstrong
Lowell Thomas
Amos
Andy Edtin
C. Hill
Gershman
Huron County Deputies Appointed At Fitchville Meeting
Mr and Mrs Robert Earl of Fitchville Grange No 2356 were named Huron County Deputy and Juvenile Matron in a joint Fitchville and New London Granges session on Thursday. Earl is active in local farm, school, and county educational work. Mrs Earl leads Fitchville Juvenile Grange and chairs the county farm women's health committee. The couple succeeds Mr and Mrs Arnold Knapp of New London.
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New London
Robert Earl
Fitchville
Huron County
Earl
Fitchville Grange
Huron County Pomona Grange
Ohio State Grange
Fitchville Township
Norwalk
Fitchville Juvenile Grange
Huron County Federation of Farm Women’s Clubs
Andis
Arnold Knapp
New London Grange Hosts Fitchville Degree Team
Over 125 Grangers from New London and Fitchville attended in New London Hall. Fitchville Degree team exemplified Third and Fourth degrees as Ira Sutherland presided. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Bohn was planned with a 6:30 dinner and games, open to any Granger.
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New London
Fitchville
Fitchville Grange
Ira Sutherland
Algie Knapp
Sutherland
Grange
Bohn
Kirkpatrick
L. A
Bracy
Knapp
New London Grange
Pomona
North Fairfield
Russia Two Farm Women Convene
About thirty members and guests met the Russia Township Farm Woman's Club at Oberlin Road to tie a comforter for a needy family. Hostesses led tables and dinner. plans and entertainment for the annual Family party at Grange Hall Feb 23 were discussed.
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Oberlin Road
Russia Township
Alia Arrangton
George Bailey
Anna Berg
Rose Barnard
Eva Berg
Grange Hall
Ways and Means
Missy Eckert
Hazel Berg
Viola Berg
Martha Berg
Buckenmyer
F. W. Brown
WOSU
P. E. Portman
Grame
Lorain County
Brunswick Man Surprised On Birthday
Clyde Freese of Brunswick was surprised when twenty friends and relatives gathered at his home to mark his birthday with a dinner. In the evening ice cream and cake were served to Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Freese, and children, Mrs. Edith Dugan, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tran and son Mark, Miss LaRene Jones, MY and Mre Henry Rohnar Ralah.
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Clyde Freese
Brunswick
Orlin Freese
Edith Dugan
Wesley Tran
Mark
LaRene. Jones
Henry Rohnar Ralah
Suburban calendar of clubs and meetings across several towns
Tonight and Wednesday brings a busy schedule with Auxiliary and Legion meetings in Avon Lake and Belden, a Masonic hall gathering in Litchfield, Father and Sons banquets in North Olmsted and Rochester, plus school events in Ridgeville and Valley City. Scouts, Granges, and P T A groups hold activities in Avon Lake, Columbia, Carlisle, and more with several card parties and cultural programs listed.
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Avon Lake
American Legion Post
Chateau
Belden
K. E. Lower
Litchfield—F
A. M
Masonic Hall
North Olmsted
Father and Sons
Clague Road
North Ridgeville
Ridgeville
T. A
Joe Boehm
Grafton
Upps
Porter Road
Kipton
Herrietta P-T. A
Camden P-T. A
Rochester—Father and Sons
Methodist Church
Valley City—Townsend
Town Hall
Valley City
P T. A
Columbia — Garden Club
John Snel
Educational Moving Picture
Columbia — Acme Grange
Carlisle
Lambda Chi Way
Rainbow Gardens
Penfield Planes Supper and United Society Meet
The United Society will host a George Washington Supper on Thursday evening February 23 at Society Hall with the Hall carpenters as guests. The Society will also meet on February 22 for a covered dish dinner. A Silver Tea was hosted Tuesday from 2 to 5 by Mrs. Homer Sooy featuring a play Aunt Elizabeth's Missionary Tea with 33 guests including out of town visitors Mrs. Neil Brad ie and Mrs. Rolia Dague.
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Penfield
United Society
George Washington
Society Hall
Homer Sooy
Elizabeth
Levi Smith
Clair Devereaux
Clyde Minkler
Neil Bradie
Rolia Dague
St. Ann's Society
William Wenzel
Hazel Street
Thomas Andrews
Main Street
Joseph Radican
James Street
Lorain
National Council of Catholic Women
Wille
Mount of Olives
Tha Women's Missionary Endeavor
Walther League
Wellington
H. S. Underhill
LaGrange
Amherst community events and social notices summary
Amherst area updates list church gatherings concerts and club meetings for the week. Highlights include a Brownhelm Congregational pot luck and Knights of Pythias 75th anniversary celebration, Pythian Sisters meeting, Hickory Tree Grange minstrel practice, Eagle Auxiliary session, Garden Club slide show, and multiple religious activities across Lorain and nearby towns. Socials feature a recent Mrs Braun entertaining party and later Lent observances with mass, devotions, and parish events.
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Amherst
Brownhelm Congregational Church
Knights of Pythias
Knights
Pythian Sisters
Amherst Temple of Pythian Sisters
Hickory Tree Grange
Middle Ridge
Eagle
Eagle Home
Amherst Garden Club
James Nicholl
South Main Street
Ohio
Local church notes and community events in Penfield area
Birmingham and Penfield residents travel to Florida. Penfield High School pupils perform. Wellington plans an assembly program. Church activities include midweek prayer, youth meetings, choirs, and Father-Son banquet tickets. Births and an auto accident reported. Lenient services begin, World Day of Prayer, and Tally-Ho club Valentine party with officer elections. Anniversary party planned at Old Stone House with dinner and theatre.
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Bradley Collinwood
Birmingham
Howard Andrews
Penfield
Florida
Penfield High School
Moat Wellington
Wellington
Walter Gregg
H. S. Underhill
LaGrange
Jesus
Church Council
St John's Church
South Amherst
Henry Hutton
al Waldron
Gordon Hoffman
Floyd McIntyre
Gerald Mead
Old Stone House
Five Hundred Club Hosts In La Grange Afternoon
Mrs. Ralph W. Sanders presided as hostess for the Five Hundred club meeting on a Wednesday afternoon in La Grange. First prize went to Mrs. Roy Pearce, followed by Mrs. A. E. Archer and Mrs. T. F. Callely. consolation prize to Mrs. Alva Spicer and a special prize to Mrs. Chas. H. Opfer. A lunch was served after the games.
Birth Announcement and Local Social Notes
Mr and Mrs Mark Hagmann of Philadelphia announce the birth of an eight pound son on Valentine Day. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe Hagmann. Mr M Hagman teaches in Philadelphia high schools. Henry Gott celebrated his seventy first birthday Thursday with relatives from Elyria Wellington and Charles Gott and Mr and Mrs Edward Haynes among dinner guests. Several local families hosted or visited relatives over the weekend.
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Mark Hagmann
Philadelphia
Joe Hagmann
M. Hagman
Henry Gott
Nettie Bennett
Elyria
William McEndree
Wellington
Charles Gott
Edward Haynes
Carl Gott
Charles Smith
Gertrude Moshier
Cleveland
Cr. Gott
Trade Winds at Capital Theatre Starring Bennett and March
Joan Bennett plays a fugitive opposite Frederic March a detective in Trade Winds now showing at Capital Theatre. The drama centers on a perilous pursuit with tight investigation and high stakes as the plot unfolds on screen.
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Joan Bennett
Frederic March
The
Capital Theatre
Boys Town at Lincoln Theatre Stars Tracy and Rooney
Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney star in Boys Town based on the real Boys Town Nebraska story, now playing at the Lincoln Theatre. The article notes the moon always shows the same face to Earth and that the far side remains unseen.
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Spencer Tracy
Mickey Rooney
Earth
Bronze Age Pottery Unearthed In Lincoln England
An archaeology note reports a Bronze Age pottery discovery in Lincoln England. The fragmentary find adds to local ancient artifacts and may illuminate past trade and daily life in the region.
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Lincoln
England
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