Leap Year Romance Worries Hollywood Singles
Hollywood gossip columnist Jimmie Fidler notes 1940 Leap Year prospects for unmarried stars face slim pickings as top eligible bachelors like Clark Gable Robert Taylor and George Brent depart the field, raising concern for lonely starlets seeking mates amid the Oscar season scramble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Fidler
Renn Ang
Clark Gable
Robert Taylor
George Brent
Douglas
Fairbanks
Jimmy Stewart
Tyrone Power
Wayne Morris
Cary Grant
Stewart
Grant
Lil Abner
Mes
Brent
Hollywood
Robert Stack
Bob Preston
Ken Murray
Hollywood gossip and schemes in a leap year wrap
A playful column mocks film star flirtations and shameless money schemes for 1940. It lampoons kidnapping married stars for profit, praises rising talents, and jokes about tax incentives while teasing Bette Davis Jane Bryan and publicist culture in Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Bryan
Bette Davis
Hollywoods
Jane
Anita Louise
Ann Whitehead
San Fernando Valley
Bette Quavis
Prul
Blance Vurka
Paramount
Bette
Warner Brothers
W.B
Miss Yorka
New York
Hollywood
Radio Programs Saturday January 20 Featured Serenades and News
Radio schedule lists Serene and Serenade programs with performers like Sam Kaye and Sigal, plus a March of Dimes feature, World News, and Silver Theater. Includes lists for AM and PM time slots, station IDs, and multiple show titles.
Music Radio Schedule and Program Guide Clip
Radio listings and program notes show a dense sequence of shows and hosts across WHK WGAR WCLE and more. It lists musical clocks, soap operas, news segments, and variety acts with names like Jane Weaver Kitty Keene Stella Dallas Pepper Young Backstage Wife and Orphan Annie, plus sports and weather mentions. The guide patches together time blocks and station identifiers for a January 22 lineup with morning wakeups, news, and entertainment across multiple stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rle
Pete
Jane Weaver
Puedanne Weaver
Kitty Keene
Housele
Harmal
John
Against the Star
Guiding Laight
Julie Biake
Thea O'Nellis
Linda'’s
Pbter
Enen Randolph
Tens
Tim
Betty and
Bob
Grimms
Hyains
Mary Miriice
Ma Perkins
Pepper Young
Hollywood Gossip Roundup of Skits and Sparks
A flurry of showbiz notes mentions Bert Lawrence from Meet the People as a still underrated ex tra. Humphrey Bogart wins an animal award and Gantry from Pride of the Blurgrass draws praise. Paulette Goddard tutors Chaplin impersonators at Westwood Ice Rink while Alice Faye and Aileen Whelan figure in personal tales. Adolphe Menjou scorches gossip columnists and a train race tale closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Lawrence
Hollywood
Humphrey Bogart
Gantry
Westwood
Paulette Goddard
Alice Faye
Chicago
Aileen Whelan
Alex D'Arcy
East
Alex
Aileen
Iran
Fido
Charlie Laughton
George Washington
Lynn Barr
Local Office Finds 121 Jobs In December
The Elyria Ohio State Employment Service office reported 121 local registrants placed in private jobs in December, the only district office to show an increase over November. New job claims rose to 227, up about 120 percent from November, while unemployment benefits paid reached 370, up 62 percent. The office at 322 Broad Street invites employers and workers to use its services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlyra
Ohio State Employment Service
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
J. B. Lancashire
Elyria
Lancashire
Joo Insurance
Broad Street
J Char
Exhibit at Oberlin to Close January Twenty Fourth
Oberlin brief notes the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts ceramics on view at the Dudley Peter Allen Memorial Art Building. The exhibit includes drawings for the Wheaton College Art Center and photographs by Oberlin graduate Marian Ann Pitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts
Dudley Peter Allen
Wheaton College Art Center
Marian Ann Pitt
Oberlin Gradu
Wheaton Art Center
New York
Richard M. Bennett
Caleb Hornbostel
Art
Wheaton College
Norton
Mass
Museum of Modern Art
New York City
America
Marian Ann Plitt
Hickory Tree Grange Plans To Sponsor Dance
Hickory Tree Grange met amid cold weather with strong attendance and formed a contest committee of Ruth Bach chairwoman Cora Weichel and Larue Biddinger. A barn dance is set for February 10 at 8 P M at the Grange Hall for members and friends. An auxiliary meeting January 23 at Mrs Larue Biddinger’s home invites all ladies to bring a friend and a coffee cake. After supper, Hickory Nuts performed old time and hillbilly music and presented a comedy titled The Great Stage Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RST
Hickory Tree Grange
Ruth Bach
Cora Weichel
Larue Biddinger
Weichel
Grange Hall
Grange
Foers
iGrange Ladies Amxiliary
Middle Ridge
Paul Biddinger
Larue S Biddinger
Vernon Heath
al Ahigrim
Belden Farmers Institute Schedule Promises Lectures
In GRAFTON a Belden farmers institute runs January 23 and 26 with lectures by Mrs. Fred Ball Canton and Ralph White Richwood plus Lorain County extension agents Miss Frances Eckert and C. I Hummel. The program features music readings and local club leaders, beginning January 23 at 1 15 p m with Clayton Sony as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Farmers' Institute
Belden
Fred Ball
Canton
Ralph White
Richwood
Frances Eckert
C. I Hummel
Lorain County
Clayton Sony
Chas. T. Mott
Fred Bolt
Aarph White
C. J. Hummel
Floyd Lang
Mr. Rogers
Jar
Dwight Rersin
Wellington W B A Installs Officers in Wellington Ohio
Wellington W B A holds installation of new officers after an earlier business meeting. Plans include a guest luncheon January 25 at Mrs. Margaret Schott’s home, a school of instruction led by Mrs. C B Jones, and a public supper. Officers installed include Harriette Whitney president, Harry Gill vice president, Lena Beam secretary treasurer, and Lena Aker and Neft among new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WB. A
Wellington
Women’s Benefit Association
Margaret Schott
South A
Mineola Leitters
Cora Gardner
Bertha Leup
Ely- Tila
Helen Sawyer
Cleveland
Sawyer
Harriette Whitney
Harry Gill
Myrtleudwig
Lena Beam
William Greetham
Elia Mekhisson
Philip Real
Burt Curtice
Hilda McQuate
Eulalia Ferrell
Mary Prentice
Seijters
Sylv Cassell
W. B.A
Ray Neff
James Dencon
Jennie Smith
Sarah Jane Cole
Smith
Prentice
Bertha Leupin
Lena Aker
Neft
Blanche Bursley
Kent Street
Ray Dague
Paul Goffin
Mr. Hopkins
Dague
Andrew Shach
C. C. Spangler
School orchestra program opens with prizes and music
The program begins at 9 45 a m with invoration by Rev Charles F Matt awarding of special prizes Back of the Microphone by Mr Fred Bol Home Safety Mrs Frances Eckert sings Neil Wise presents Agricultural Outlook for 1440 by Ralph White discussion Fri afternoon Clayton Sooy chairs violin selections prize reports and nominating committee readings follow. A dance and oyster supper at Belden Grange Fri Jan 26 features Cook's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Baltz
Ralph White
Institute
Claydoy
Floyd Lang
Dorothy Shivery
Leona Seckt
Dwight Reisinger
Arthur Bennett
Ruby Bell
Art Wise
Chin Y F
Clayton Owens
Wiliam Gest, Jr
Belden Grange
Grange Hall
Cook
Local driver barred for six months as pedestrian menace
A car owner argued about a bent fender after a local bird, in court, was prohibited from driving for six months due to being a menace to pedestrians. The judge replied indifferently as the owner protested, noting the man’s livelihood depended on driving.
Suburban Calendar Teems With Local Club Meetings
Suburban communities list events tonight and through Tuesday with church talks, choir programs, youth group meetings, and club gatherings. Highlights include North Olmsted speakers, Avon Lake council, Grafton and New London clubs, and numerous civic society meetings across Columbia, Eaton, Elyria, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake—Council
Park Hall
North Ogolmsted
Avon Lake
Jolly 12 Club
Carl Payne
Columbia—Garden Club
Ora Walker
Pear
Columbia—Red Jackets
Athen Auditors
Elyria
Olmsted Barons
Columbia
Eaton—Farmers’ Institute
NEW London—Boy Scouts
NEW London
Future Farmers of America
NEW London Home Garden Club
Ada Winebar
NEW London- Townsend Club
North Olmsted
Robert Limpert
Lorain Road
North Ridgeville
Grange
Gulliver's Travels in Technicolor at Rivoli Theatre
Two years of work by 2K artists produced the Technicolor cartoon Gulliver's Travels now showing at the Rivoli Theatre. Also featuring the western pioneer tale Dodge City opens Sunday at Lincoln Theatre. Scene snippets from local chatter and light theatrical banter follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technicator
Gulliver's Travels
New Rivoli Theatre
Dodge City
Lincoln Theatre
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Dogue
Ray
Robert Billand
Frank Masters
Mer
Lincoln
Cartoon Today
Kansas
Ath
Sonja Henie
Ray Mill
Capitol Film
Scrooge
Gree
Capitol Theatre
Niet
WTA
ATL
Colum
Comcert
Sam Kaye
Sigal
Wtf
Wir
Neva
Thterlude
Jim Stevenmen
Siudy Marve
Shy Blaxers
Gong Busters
OR. OG
Syemeph
Ain News
Prague
Liniing Holy
McConnell World News
Warsaw
Senge Youth Fine Lucas Choir
Wings of
Ean
Melody Gems
Atay Singers
H Melodies
Muse
Matas Christ
Science
Stlvan
Orahip
Nadia City
Peerlean
Animal News
Nadia Altar
Buatean
Om Terris
Radler Pulpit
Bill Johnston
Dheo
Walter Laete
Munster Canaries
Jory
Julio Martines
Munerm of
Art Cleve
Geran Mostelili
Lutheran Hour Interluite
BT Grang Hotel
Vatican
Chica
Kinnateor
N. Orleans
Donaire
Osu
Cathalla
The
Ancie Henny
Bolen
Mirslelvaliner Higar
Natl Vespers
Coughtie
Atutthard Himbes
Camnera Rum Hobby Loathy Minte of Today News
Frenc
Shamoff
Lopera Auditus
Ben Bernie
Amerten Silver Theater
Gatewy
St. John's
Sgra
Euronean News World News
Atty, Screen Gaile
Muale
Urann Weller
Vale of Hatwall
Varga
Orch
Sullivan's
Woolys Wermar
Winchell San
Kae
Howe
Irety Riely
Goodwill Court
Ming Nam
Tahbi Rriekier Plerinhee Cave
Toho Mesaner
Tay Noble
Peel Sullivan
Timkey
Harry Owens
Volning Terese Vrrumtranga Or
Kennedy
WHK
WGAR
WCLE
World News Musical
Goins
Wayne & Dick
Eleanor
Victor Lindink
Eleanor Hause
Josh Hisaine
Mary Martin
Fepper
Youur
Dr. Malone
Charles
Rakey
Judy
Toronto
Anine
Virginia
Advtria
Human Needs
Hase Swinarmens
Affr Art Museum Club
Matinee
Wasne West
Heewie Childe Pruecenie
Rud Barton
Tom Mix
Tow
Mike
Herble Way
Lone Rangee
Alec
Templeton
Variats Fulton Lewis
Herbie Ray
Sports World News
Oreh
Council
Breeze Alt
Saath
Millar Qrel
Hoagland Bari
Gay Cabilleros
Melody Cruise
Pridner
Wilson Jack Paar
Nancy bLixon
Chidra
Kitty Kelly Myrt
Marge Hilltop House
Brenda Curtiss
Jennie Kate Smith
Helen ‘Trent
Goldborne
Lanny Hosa
Juna
Turner Woman's Club
Aliee Blair Curtis Institute
Mandate
David Adams
K. Norris
Golden Store
Hollyw
Newa Seatre
Balives
Sidney Anders
Hedda Hooner
Carl George
Europe
Amos
Andy Jaim
Abner
Blondie
Howard
Shelton Radio Theatre
iGuy Lombrida
Bob Hetley
Paul Sullivan , Harry Herrick
Sammy Kayed Armstrong
Christ
Science City
Mission
Ohio Farm Pro
Flor, LaGnuke Thrift Club
Buckese
Alusic
Your Meet the Ladies News
Timmy Keannedy
Dick O'Heren
Fuin Moune
Dor
Humphries Leta
Jack Arthur
Igrin
Lichty
Ier
Mae
Capr
Val. Tm
Rag
Belden Farmers’ Institute
Cora M. Shepard
Barker St
St. Petersburg
Fla
Washington
Temple
Lake Avenue
Jolly Married Couples Club
Harold Starkey
Jake Smith
North Olmstedq
Mitchel Darling
First Universalist-Unitarian Church
Community Invit- Eaton
Don Updegraff
Brunswick and
Remsey's Corners
Eaton Church
Doris Reisinger
Columbia—Choir
North Olmsted Congregational Church
Columbia Methodist Church
Congregational Church
Carlisle
Chums Club
E. EB. Durkee
Eaton
Gulliver
Rivoli
Jack
Wanda
Sally
Murphy Bros
Elyria's
Broad ST
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