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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1939
Page
7
Hollywood gossip column notes Jimmie Fidler recounts George Raft’s quarrel with Paramount over a proposed role. Raft argues he could not perform the role well, warning a poor performance could harm box office and the studio’s profits.
The discussion weighs artistic value against business needs as studios rely on contract stars to ensure timely productions. If stars followed the lead of George, studios would face risks to scheduling and profits. The piece questions whether Hollywood should prioritize quality films or a guaranteed sales plan. Also notes Carole Lombard gifting cars to friends despite modest post tax funds and recalls a party incident with Pola Negri fainting on set.
Radio schedules show WAN 2OM 1070KC with 4:15 to 4:20 pm time blocks and multiple segments including Sub-Stamp, Swingers, Evening, Sportsman, Gondwitl, Red Foler, and Great Men. Also features Bar Agsec Symphonie Barn Dance and various station names WHI WGAR SISM IRROKC AEM plus Club Matinee Vinduer Open Cong Musieste and Serenade Repose. The page lists artists Frankie Lavi Manny Wanders Sid Andorn Vir aye Mes and George Milter with broader notes on studio life and musical life programs.
The Jan 9 1939 Cleveland radio grid lists programs on WGAR WJW WHK and more with a mix of music talks and variety segments. Notable names like Mary Me ride and Betty and Hob appear in listings along with station identifiers and show times.
Event notices describe a 9 30 gathering at the Kiwanis Club House for mother singers and a separate 8 30 PM meeting at Grenge Hall. Names and details are scrambled but indicate organized social gatherings with listed times.
Relatives gathered for Kenneth Crowell's birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Crowell. Frances Buse spent last week with relatives in Florida. Marian Waid was taken to the hospital Saturday.
Mischa Auer Mary Boland and Edward Everett Horton lead the cast in Little Tough Guys in Society opening Sunday at the Lincoln Theatre. The comedy features a bright ensemble in a caper style narrative aimed at local audiences.
A World War action story titled Dawn Patrol is set to open Sunday at the Capitol Theatre starring Mr and Mrs Earl Hawke with other Hawke family members visiting and guests from Berea Akron Washington DC and Chicago for the holidays. The piece notes New Year gatherings and a six o'clock dinner hosted by H L Tite and daughter with guests including Russell Tite and Glenn Cheeseman.
A Grange card party is planned at the hall at 8 15 p m in Ridgeville. Avon aims for Sunday School and church services at the Congregational Church starting 10 45 a m.
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