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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1940

Page

9

The Fighting Sixty-Ninth review and Hollywood notes

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood praises The Fighting Sixty-Ninth for its moral portrayal of war heroes led by Father Duffy, contrasting real courage with brute force. The column weaves personal observations about stars like Mickey Rooney Barbara Stanwyck and Bela Lugosi, and notes industry gossip about casting and censorship.

Hollywood Father Duffy Noily Flaggs Sergeant Quinn

Radio Programs and Hosts Across Stations on January 17

A scrambled listing of WAM, WGAR and other stations shows hosts and programs including Jack Armstrong Orphan Annie and Bob Hope segments. Featured are news reports Weather and music blocks, with a Wednesday schedule noting changes and a trivia of shows like Wake Up Time and Rhythm.

Jack Armstrong Orphan Annie Pete Mark St Lowell Thomas Otto Tir Bob Millar Johnny Presen Harace xHerit Haat Hattle Bob Hope Walt Portay News Peter Livestechs Tom Manning Poaseu Jane Weaver HeatInne Weaver Kitty Keera John Dasid Harem Petty Crocner Mary Marlin Ma Perkins Pepper Yong Vieard Sade Backainge Wire Stella Dallas Lorenza Jones Widder Brown Midstream Jack Armatrondi Orphan Annial Pie Piant Lac Starr Towell Thomas TiMi Fred Waring T Love An Lee Gordon

Irene stage swing shocks veteran fans in new show

A fragmented 1940s style gossip item notes Irene will perform the "Alice Blue Gown" number in swing. It mentions Rita Johnson taking a lead in Clifford Odets play due to commitments, plus assorted Hollywood rumors about projects, plans, and personalities of the era with several named figures.

Irene Rita Johnson Clifford Odets Night Richard Thorpe Warring Nations Emup Hope Ly Powers Hollywood Alan Hale Bette Freddie Bartholomew Snell Jeanette MacDonalds Kansas City Dorothy Lamour Fastmaster

South Amherst Clubs Hold Meetings and Events

South Amherst activities include the Study Hour Club meeting with nine members and a prize won by Mrs Isaac Slack, a Christian Endeavor session at the Congregational Church with speaker German refugee Clarence Schaffer, and various club notices. Firemen, recreation board, and Legion posts hold regular meetings as residents plan social events and vacations.

South Amherst O J Ruth Kathrine Schriner Isaac Slack Clarence Schaffer The Christian Endeavor Congregational Church Kipton Christian Endeavor South Amherst Volunteer Firemen Hihe Elyria Gardners Jewelers Myre Fred Wirth Circle One St Johns Womans Guild Circle Two St John’s Church Fred Eberhardt Wustess Ladies Dime Society Lkreup Charles Hearishorn Cleveland South Amherst Townsend Club Royal Neighbor Lodge South Amherst American Legion Post No 197

Henrietta P T A Holds January Meeting and Programs

The January meeting of the Henrietta Parent-Teacher Association was led by president Mrs Frank Kelble in the school building. Highlights included group singing with Miss Martha Lee Harris, reports from committees, and an entertainment by Robert Vetter featuring readings, a quartet, and a playlet Midnight Wedding. A wedding ceremony scene was staged with local participants, followed by refreshments. Mrs Carl Weber hosted the Ladies Aid Society gathering at the Evangelical church, planning an all day February meeting and a ham dinner.

Furl Berg Robert Latterman Ang Walter Koth Bertha Plumbug Joc Slach Evra Plops Ropert Lattemin Herzekiah Plops Falece Hezekiah Frank Berg Mr Plumbud Robert Vetter Luke Larsen Justice At the Peate Bass Wieners Enffer Cerl Webber Birmingham Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical Church Jesse Portman Rex Lees Lonza S Green First Methodist Church Richard Perkins Richard McConnell Walter Frey

Recreation Center Opens With Weeklong Program In Wellington

The Wellington recreation center opened last night in the old Wellington school gym. The program for the week includes table tennis for all ages, basketball for youths, volleyball, and gym games for seniors. A skating rink project was announced on the village field near the school, to be finished with free utilities and potential future expansion. Local officials reported ongoing community events, club meetings, and church notices, including talks by Ameritus No 1 Christian Layman and various social activities.

Wellington van Baskett Girs Wellington Bb Gadfield Tom Laundon Wellngton School Homer Barbe

Buenos Aires Teacher to Observe Language Teaching in Oberlin

Oberlin College hosts Buenos Aires educator Elba Picabea observ ing modern language teaching Wednesday through Friday under Rockefeller Foundation auspices to study Spanish instruction methods.

Oberlin Elba Picabea Buenos Aires Oberlin College Rockefeller Foundation

Suburban Calendar of Local Club Meetings Tonight

Local communities list tonight events at schools and halls across Brighton Eaton Carlisle Grafton New London Avon Lake Lagrange Rochester West Ridge Spencer Dover Center North Olmsted North Ridgeville Kipton etc. Phone notices show 7 8 and 10 PM start times for activities from Grange to PTA, Lions, riverside clubs and charity gatherings with speakers and plays.

New London Bunyan Corps WRC Floral Lodge Masonic Temple At&p Cooperative Commission Association Ruggles Avon Lake Lagrange — Townsend Club Rochester—Banner Club The Methodist Church Robert Cowie West Ridge Carlisle Grange Spencer Farmers’ Institute Parent-Teacher Association Columbia Acme Grange Carlise Lambda Chi Robert Lee Butternut Ridge Road Carlisle Secinal Ripton Sewety Camden Baptist Church Richard Miller LA Grange Five Hundred Club John Holcomb Litchfield—Baptist Ladies Aid Wall S J Wilson New Lonton Rainbow Philathea Lol Lrech NEW London—Lodge North Olmsted Pine Rebekah Lodge Brighton Ladies Aid Socie E. E. Edwe East Carlisle Mott Singers Grafton PTA Litchfield Benjamin Fralin NEW London—Grange Grange First Metho Ladies Aid Thesembly Hall North Olmsted Universe Olmsted Circle V E Gessner Road Olmsted — Congregatio Churt Pittsfield — Ladies Society Community Church Ridgeville Rosebrookh of Columbus Ringeville-Townsend C Tow Hall AVON Hhe Town Farmers Institute Sebury

Afternoon and Evening Meetings Through Thursday

Local notices list church groups, PTA sessions, grange, aid societies, and club events across towns including Brighton Carlisle Grafton New London Avon Lake and North Olmsted. Activities cover rehearsals dinners luncheons and programs from afternoon through Thursday evening with various meeting times and hosts.

At The Theatres Murder Melodrama Looms at Ri Theatre

A tabloid style notices background for a murder melodrama set to run Wednesday at the new Ri Theatre, promising sensational plot twists and dramatic performances.

Sear New Ri Theatre

Bad Little Angel Next Capitol Film at The Cap Theatre

Virginia Weidler Gene Reyne and Jan Hunter star in Bad Little Angel showing Wednesday at the Cap Theatre. Miss Marguerite Brocklehurst Hastings equips her Alsatian with a gas mask harness and container for safety.

Little Angel Capitol Virginia Weidler Gene Reyne Guy Kibbee Jan Hunter H Little Ange Cap ‘Theatre Marguerite Brocklehurst Hastings England

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