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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
2
Hollywood gossip by Jimmie Fidler notes Norma Shearer delivers a stellar performance in Idiot's Delight. After years of lavish sets, she reasserts personal charm and star power, proving she remains a top box office attraction.
A wild collage of studio chatter from 1939 notes Hedy Lamarr and Greta Garbo glamour, Lew Ayres hat tricks, Nelson Eddy singing on set, and a grass carpet garden moment with Hazel Hurst and Jeanette MacDonald. Also mentions Spencer Tracy, Susan, and a tense Song of the West day turning to smiles.
Radio listings reveal a dense Thursday lineup. Programs include Vallee Crosby Smith Weber O'Keefe and Benet, with news bulletins, music variety shows, and talk segments featuring Doris Day Kate Smith and Walter O Keefe.
The Swingsters City held a regular session at the home of Miss Ruth Drew on Tuesday evening in South Amherst. A brief business meeting preceded a social hour. Hostess Miss Helen Varz assisted by Misses Betty and Beverly Mori served refreshments. attendees included Marian Cashman Lila Poppet Betty Kalmeser Norma Sleck and Evelia Fahrner.
A regular meeting of the Volunteer Firemen will be held at the fire station Friday evening. All members are urged to be present.
Forty eight friends honored Frank B Cray this weekend with a surprise birthday party at his home. The evening featured games and a lunch, with guests presenting many gifts to the celebrant. Charles Crandall opened the home Tuesday evening for the F H C Class of the Congregational Sunday School, holding a brief business meeting and social hour with games and contests while the host provided refreshments to seventeen members.
Penfield P T A plans a meeting Thursday evening Jan 12 at the School Auditorium with a program. The New Year Second Christian Endeavor met Jan 8 at the Leach home with eighteen present, led by Helen Berkey. next meeting Jan 15 at the Sooy home. Visitors included Wilbur Newcomb of Brighton and Mr and Mrs Esselbaugh from Columbus, with other neighbor visits and travel noted.
Peter Day vacationing at a hilltop cabin falls for Sibyl Aldrich, guest at Jules Sanford's home. Sibyl lies to protect him, triggering a web of deception with Lora Marston and Peter's social circle. Jules tries to clear misunderstandings as Sibyl wrestles with truth and attraction, ending with a farewell as Day returns to New York.
Thirteen Past Noble Grands of Lillywood Rebekah lodge met at Miss Dorothy Hughes home with co host Mrs Cecil Hyde. Officers elected included Edna Peck president Mildred Carmen vice president Mildred Storrow secretary treasurer. Banquet plans and a Valentine party set for February 14 with location TBA. Towns Townsend club No 1 held nominating session naming Grover Dunkelman Edward West and Mrs Charles Caner as president and T M McAdoo and Frank West as vice presidents. Secretary Elizabeth Bayne and Sarah Greetham, treasurer F E Anderson and Ida Wenner were named. Election planned for January 24.
Regular session held at the lodge hall on Tuesday night. The group scheduled Tuesday evening January 17 as the annual installation date for 1939 officers and urged all members to attend, followed by a social time.
Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted a Cinch tournament Tuesday night in their hall. Charles McKinney and Henry Ramser won the event. Refreshments were served after the competition.
Mr and Mrs A B Jones Rever end and Mrs Lonzo S Green and Mrs Scott Anderson represented the local church at the Methodist conference held in Akron Wednesday.
Wadsworth made a Sunday call at the homes of Richard Leach and Dwight Smith, recording a social visit.
Announcement of the engagement of Miss May Maitland of Medina to Tony Saporito of Wellington. Miss Maitland is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A Maitland of Medina and works in the office of Prosecutor R E Snedden. Saporito is employed at The First Wellington Bank.
Mrs. Leon Gibson underwent a tonsilectomy at Falls Clinic on Tuesday. Mrs. Glen Outridge and Mrs. M. A. Bady were Cleveland visitors on Wednesday. Miss Mary Knapp visited Cleveland on Wednesday. Mrs. Edith Lee Whitefox called on Mrs. William Body on Wednesday.
GRAFTON W S Keasey marked his eighty eighth birthday with a family dinner at home. He baked bread pies and roasted a ham the day before and received cards and gifts. Attending were Chas Jackson Wakeman Sue Durkee Chester Jackson Elvira Samuel Jackson Columbia Earl Durkee and Will Neasey.
GRAFTON Scout Troop 104 met Monday evening at 7 PM with basketball practice beforehand. Cecil Johnson inspected, Allen Bartlett led, dues and stamps sold. Frederick Martin to become a new member. Plans for a hike and camping trip on January 25 and 26 were made.
Columbia Farmers Institute runs all day ending with a performance of Tomboy at 8 pm in the town hall. Other events include a chicken supper at ME Church at 6 pm, Ladies Aid Society gathering with Mrs. Latteman, Old Glory Grange officer installation, North Elyria Grange meeting at 8 pm, Rouples Klub dance at Parish House, Penfield PTA at 8 pm, Mens Brotherhood talk by Rabbi Lubash, East Carlisle Mother Singers session at 8 pm, and Townsend Club meeting at Park Hall at 8 pm.
The Carlisle PTA meets at 8 PM with Father’s Night program led by Manhattan Lengel. Refreshments provided. The event aims to engage parents and students in a community school gathering.
Community notes list the Spencer unit of the M E Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs Robinson Friday evening. A Saturday dance sponsorship by White Eagles Club at Grafton Ballroom invites the public. Jolly Married Couples Club cancels Saturday meeting due to hostess illness Mrs R H Miller.
The film Sweethearts starring Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy screens at the Rivoli Theatre. Technicolor enhances the duo’s screen presence with a livelier, more vivid personality on the screen today.
Capitol Theatre presents Up the River blending music, comedy and prison life. The film s a quirky mix featuring prison themes with lighthearted humor and streetwise edge.
Spencer notes list church and community events including Rev John McKeever of Eyesville as guest speaker at the Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. The Unity Circle of the M E Ladies Aid meets Friday night at Mrs Robinson's. Local officials and families attend Governor Bricker inauguration events in Columbus and Columbus Governor’s mansion tea.
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