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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1940

Page

2

Fidler on Hollywood Courage and Stage Nerves

Hollywood columnist Jimmie Fidler recalls a first theater experience with jitters and crowd reaction. He notes actors adapt to emotional strain, praises audience support, and shares quirky Hollywood anecdotes about Nelson Eddy Orson Welles Harpo Marx and Peter Lind Hayes among others.

Jimmie Fidler Brodie Barrymore John Nelson Eddy Orson Welles Hollywood Olympe Bradna Bob Presian Judith Barrett Shirley Hoss Harpo Marx Filmvile Peter Lind Hayes P. A Kate Hayes Peter Peter Lind

Silent Film Era Stars Clash Over Roles and Dough

A chaotic cinema column recalls contract tensions as actors push for better pay while studio heads dismiss demands. Mentions Zanuck, Fonda, Goddard and a flurry of 1949 industry names, with notes on Burns, Towne, and others amid shifting projects and legalities. Community notices list local club meetings, classes, and charity events in several towns including Pittsfield and Lagrange.

Henry Fonda Doc Stork Eowe Somes Vicki Lester Jonn Rose Disney Studio Paulette Goddard Southern Sky Arrowhead Springs West Indies Warner Baxter al Foyts Wally Beery Jimmy Jordan Fibber McGee Sidney Toler Sen Yung Patricia Morison Henry Wilson Elvin Allman Cabina Bob Hope Ith Paramount

Suburban Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

A list of community gatherings across Avon Lake New London North Olmsted and Ridgeville with card parties garden clubs Grange dances and study groups scheduled for Tuesday Evening venues include private homes schools and community halls. Notable events include athletic clubs card parties and organizational meetings hosted by residents such as Mrs C A Gibbons Robert Karck and Mrs Vern Andrews with times ranging from 1 P M to 8:30 P M.

Avon Lake Corn Park C. A. Gibbons New London C. TL. S.C Oswilla Price R. AL MC Young Fx Aegh Ge B Akron Round Table Robert Karck North Porter Road Avon Lake —Athletic Club Pirochle Club Harry Burkhardt Ridgeville Vern Andrews Grange Mee Grange Hall Lake Avenue — Christian Endeavor of the Lake Avenue NEW London—Bay NEW London — Garden Club D. B. Barnes NEW London- FF North Olmsted Dover O. Fo Rebekah Coe Memorial Building James Saunders Butternut Ridge North Olmsten A. N. el

Radio Programs Schedule for Monday and Tuesday

Radio listings show Monday February 26 and Tuesday February 27 schedules across stations WIR WGAR SISM IWKE WTA WHR 1390 GOWAR 1450 WCLE 610. The lineup includes Bright Morning programs News Music Health farming talks and variety acts with numerous hosts such as Pete Gou Livestocks Myrt and Marge Mary Taylor Pepper Young Audiences and musical segments from David Haran Kitty Kelly and Helen Menken.

WTA WCLE Alusien Martin Hilltop House David Haran Pepper Mary Taylor Coligee Malone Big Sister Fittaker Jennie News & Music Dudy Jane Kate Satth Bret Dove Helen Heler Trent W Restuse Ren 'Sirita The Goldbergs Happy Gang Beautiful Life Yrch Alysie Mite Ruad Life Lights Orch Bob Meer Anny Ross News & Masse Grimm Oren Lady Alps Mars Martta Grohts Divice Society MA Perkins Oneusm Elews Brana Aloods O-Pepper Afizs Rob Hees Ted Malone Gond Health Public Welfare Alice Blair Jones Sure Wa Brown S. Baldwin Tammy Dorsey KK. Norris Migstresco Irene Wicker Gadden Storrs Nats Schaals Babnes Music & News Sidney Andura Annie Lance Timo Carl George Europe Agnes Ani Jimmie Fid Helen Menken Fred Waring Thorn’s Frank Tis Johnny Aldrich Family Isi

Elected president Wellington O H B Class

A Homebuilders class of the Methodist Sunday school met at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Mercer on Friday February meeting. Charles S Shepard was elected president succeeding G Swanger who resigned. Mrs Milton Dolbees named vice president and Mrs Elden McEndree is secretary treasurer. Mr Shepard to announce committees later. Entertainment included Chinese checkers and games.

Wellington Methodist Iimic Herbert Mercer Clay Street Charles S. Shepard G Swanger Milton Dolbees Shepard Elden McEndree

Birthday Surprise At Harold Whiteside Home In Herrick Avenue East

A Saturday night birthday surprise for Harold Whiteside at his Herrick Avenue East home drew guests including Dan Grissinger Wilbur Sutliff E L Sharp Mariam Dirlam and others. Gifts were exchanged amid a four tier green and yellow cake and games at the piano. Edward Spatz showcased Mexico City souvenirs in Ben Warren Clothing store windows drawing hundreds. Dorcas society members and Needlepoint club held meetings and plans for upcoming events. Mrs Leo Hopkins welcomed an infant daughter home from Allen Memorial Hospital and L E Holiday prepared for a ten day visit away.

Harold Whiteside Herrick Avenue East Mr. Whiteside Dan Grissinger Wilbur Sutliff E. L. Sharp Mariam Dirlam Frank Nolan Raymond Waite W. J. Powell William Henderson Myrtle Whiteside Linton White Lenora Jeanne Whiteside Whiteside Edward Spatz North Main Street Mexico City Ben Warren Edward New Orleans Harry C. Otterbacher Here Mexico Spatz M.E. Spatz Leo Hopkins Taylor Street Allen Memorial Hospital Oberlin Clus Walter Peck Adams Street 4. L. Peabody Lawrence Joyce Theodore Whitney Cleveland L. E. Holiday

Rotarians To Hear Senator Baumhart

Senator Dave Baumhart of Vermilion will speak at the Elyria Rotary meeting tomorrow noon at the Elks dining room. Boys Work committee members will sit at the president's table. Lima conference begins Wednesday morning April 24. J D Severs is chairman of attendance committee. Boys and Girls Week runs April 27 to May 4 with Ken Botamer leading Rotarians' observance.

Dave Baumhart Vermilion Elyria Rotary Club Elks Boys Work Committee Messrs. Botamer P. Smith Hannaford Stevick Gentzel H. Gollmar Lima J. D. Severs Ken Botamer

Rescue Cat From Tree On Oak Street

Street department workers joined Elyria firemen to rescue a cat stranded in a tree on Oak Street. Firemen failed with ladders, so a street department tree worker, with her son-in-law and daughter, completed the rescue.

Elyria Oak Street

La Grange High School Activities Report

La Grange O Feb 26 The La Grange High School orchestra played at the Carrymen Banquet at Grafton High School. The string ensemble performed early in the program. The orchestra is preparing for the upcoming musical contest. Coach Foster James starts an intramural league for basketball and volleyball during noon hours. A DeVry Sound Equipment demonstration will be shown to the La Grange P T A. Attendance issues were noted as illness caused absences. parents urged to care for colds.

LA Grange la Grange High School Grafton High School Foster James Date Rocky River P.T. A. of DeVry

The Fighting 69th at Capitol Theatre

James Cagney and Pat O'Brien lead the cast in The Fighting 69th now playing at the Capitol Theatre. The Cat and the Canal, a murder mystery starring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard, opens Tuesday at the Lincoln Theatre.

James Cagney Pat O'Brien Capitol Theatre Bob Hope Paulette Goddard The Lincoln Theatre

Household Finance loan offer with flexible repayment

A vintage advertisement promotes a $100 loan without credit checks or guarantors. It explains monthly repayment options from 4.46 to 26.26 dollars, with total cost as low as 3.04 dollars when paid early. The ad emphasizes prompt, private service and no obligation to borrow.

Household Finance Corporation

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