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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1939
Page
7
Jimmie Fidler questions the yearly box office list, arguing stars owe much to writers, directors, and crews behind them. He cites Tyrone Power and Gable and notes that true success rests on production quality and breaks given to actors, not just star power.
The North Elyria Grange met at Lidia Miller’s home for an all day session on Tuesday with seven members present. A tureen dinner was served at noon. Plans were made to hold a tureen supper before the second grange meeting each month, starting with the January 26 meeting. The date and place of
A romantic comedy about a madcap heiress who forfeits her fortune and teams with a roving reporter. The film titled There Goes My Heart plays at Capitol Theatre with the opening scheduled for tomorrow.
Jack Benny and Joan Bennett headline the comedy with music Artists and Models Abroad opening tomorrow at the new Rivoli Theatre. The film is a lighthearted travel romp with Benny's sharp wit and Bennett in a leading role.
Next meeting will be announced later. Elyria and nearby residents visited families in town over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Irlin Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. F A Cromling. Florida trips and New Year gatherings involved Alfred Gould, C F Nichols, Clarence Brown, W L Vaughn, and others. Alton Adams returned to Ohio State University after holidays. Harold Starkey family joined Charles Starker and D J Clapp households.
Salinas California Police Judge P. J. McLaughlin estimates that one minute of a policeman’s time in enforcing the law justifies one day in jail for the offender. He applied the system to Jose Franco and issued a 20 day sentence.
Readable fragments list Martins, Vincent Lopez, George Hamilton, Chet Niks, Ted Malone, Tom Mix, Pat Gilmore, Kate Smith and others in a radio program lineup. Mentions farm and home topics, sports notes, and upcoming features. An itemized schedule hints at a 1939 theme with minor file gaps.
Governor-Elect John W. Bricker pledged to remove jobholders appointed for political reasons from the Unemployment Compensation rolls and pursue corrective legislation to wrest control of the Job Insurance Commission from Governor Davey. He warned against turning civil service into a dumping ground and attacked the New Deal while signaling possible reorganization of the commission and its subordination to other state bodies.
Special services will be held at Pittsfield Community Church on Sunday morning January 8 at 10 30 o clock for teachers from Oberlin Wellington and La Grange schools. H W Kutcher of Oberlin School of Commerce will deliver the address Mrs Leora Sharp of Wellington will sing a solo Rev William Smith of Oberlin pastor will be present He has been unable to attend for several weeks due to a throat ailment Mrs Smith has filled the pulpit during his absence The Ladies Society will meet at Mrs Clarence Beard s home on Thursday afternoon January fifth The Young People s League will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs Wallace Bear on Sunday night January 8
A chronological list of real estate transfers recorded on December 28 1938 in Lorain County and nearby townships. Entries show parties such as Frank Starzewski Walter Hh Murbach Antonio Villanucci Clara B Brown Vincenzo Cencioni and others transferring parcels on streets including East 21st Street Lorain Broadway Sheffield Avenue and Main Boulevard along with office deeds to institutions and individuals across Elyria Lorain Avon Village Amherst Ridgeville and Brownhelm.
A regional listing of meetings across towns including Lake Avenue P T A at the school at 730 PM. Penfield Grange installation at Grange Hall. County Women’s Home Council speaker Miss Edith Berry of OSA on Becoming Dress. Girl Scouts Avon Lake at 830 PM. Boy Scouts Avon Lake Park Hall 700 PM. Baptist Ladies Aid Litchfield all day meeting with speaker Mrs. McDole of Oberlin. Friendly Bridge Litchfield 730 PM. Carlisle choir practice 730 PM. Townsend Club Avon Lake Park Hall 800 PM. Civic Club Avon Lake school 800 PM with athletic program. Grafton Women’s Bible Class. Lagrange ME Church workers conference with caf supper and program. Litchfield South Street division lunch noon. Penfield Farm Women’s Club hears Frances Eckert with covered dish. Rochester Center Aid Society all day with dinner. Carlisle East Carlisle Mother Singers 800 PM. Columbia Ladies Aid with Mrs Herman Leach and music from Parma. South Ridge Missionary Society and Ladies Aid elect officers. Eat on Ladies Aid at Lorain Road church. La Grange Silver Tea Circle 5 at Mrs Jay Thayer’s. Fittsfield Ladies Society Community Church meets at Mrs Clarence Beard’s.
Friends and relatives gathered at her home Sunday evening to celebrate the 75th birthday of Mrs. Chas G Barnhart. Music and old time songs accompanied an oyster supper with a large bouquet display. A vocal duet and a decorated birthday cake capped the event with family present including Anna Crow Cleveland and multiple Barnhart relatives.
Mrs William Gleason will entertain the Ladies Dime Society in the Congregational Church parlors on Thursday afternoon. All members and friends are invited.
The Ladies Altar Society conducted its annual officer election at Nativity Church parlors. Elected were president Mrs Frank Bogardy secretary Mrs Roy Anderson treasurer Mrs Gargasz flower fund committee Mrs Chas Corbett and Mrs Carmen Decenera. After adjournment Mrs John Jamie and Mrs John Vargo received birthday gifts. Next meeting set for two weeks with Mrs Jarme and Mr Vargo hosting.
January meeting of Royal Neighbor Lodge set for Thursday evening at Swiss Halls with tureen supper. Installation of officers to follow and open to the public. Officers to meet at 7 30 for rehearsal. Mr and Mrs Charles Barnhart and son Howard were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J C Glenn on Lakewood. A seven course dinner with a decorated birthday cake honored Mrs Barnhart on her birthday.
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