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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1939
Page
7
Hollywood columnist questions a nationwide radio talent search offering paid trials. He notes many hopefuls fail to land contracts, many stay in Hollywood without success, and urges persistence and long work, citing Hollywood’s harsh reality for newcomers. He mocks idol chatter and mentions several showbiz names.
The fragment mentions Spencer Tracy facing criticism yet being described as not clothes conscious. Patsy Kelly offers an insomnia remedy with French onion soup at midnight. Observations praise Luise Rainer’s portrayal of post war Vienna gaiety and speculate on Bert Lehr’s worry lines.
A chaotic OCR rundown lists radio station call signs and program blocks for Monday January 23. It names WAM 1070 WHR 1380 WGAK 1450 WCLE 610 and many shows from Dick Tracy to Don Winslow and Amos and Andy, plus news, weather, sports, and theater segments with host and times scattered throughout.
A garbled Hollywood gossip item notes Paramount designers crafting Claudette Colbert’s rain outfit, Mars Kornman’s marriage, Dor othy Lamour’s rumored woes with Herbie Kaye, and gossipy flashes about several stars and their ensembles. It mentions Shieker the seal and Shelter’s weekly earnings amid production chatter.
Community clubs meet across Avon Lake Avon North Olmsted Grafton and nearby towns with church groups scouts and study circles hosting events tonight and Tuesday Highlights include Parish House meetings 6 30 pm and 7 30 pm youth and adult recreation classes village council and grange sessions and a poultry program public attendance encouraged Several towns list choir music quilt club and bridge game gatherings with times ranging 8 am to 9 pm and locations at schools churches halls and homes.
The Belden P T A held its January gathering Thursday evening with Joseph Grabenstetter calling to order. Mrs M J Beriswiltther led singing, Miss Clark secretary, minutes read by Helen Giri, Ruth Lehmen presented treasurer’s report showing a healthy balance, and announcements included the North Central District Conference in Ashland on February 23.
New London Grange opened the new year with high attendance and full officer turnout. Ira Sutherland was elected Master amid rapid proceedings, with installing officer Dewey McMillan administering the oath and a diverse program for juveniles and members.
The 78th birthday of Mrs. W. H. Buckingham Sr. was celebrated at her Grafton home with many callers throughout the day. Guests attended morning services at the Lorain Road Congregational church at 10:30 a.m. A basketball game between Valley City and York is slated for 7:30 p.m. at the high school gym.
Grafton Parent Teacher Association met in regular session with strong attendance. Plans include funding a new slag driveway and continuous horseshoe drive at the school to aid Lorain County Basketball tournament setup. A March 17 dance raises funds, February 25 banquet for Lorain County Teachers Association aids the project.
Mrs Herbert Chambers of Ford Road hosted a quilt bee on Friday. A luncheon followed for ten guests, then a buffet supper to mark Mr Chambers birthday with his husband and family present. The event included a sleuth tide in a two horse drawn buggy. Attending were Mr and Mrs Hiasres, Mr and Mrs H C Chambers, Mr and Mrs Willard Taft, Mr and Mrs P L L Chambers and family, Mr and Mrs Archie Hynes and family, Mr and Mrs F Chambers, Mr and Mrs C F Spaulding, and Mr and Mrs W H E Chambers and family.
From Elyma and surrounding towns gifts and birthday wishes poured in for Mrs Buckneham on her special day as friends and neighbors sent cakes and loving notes.
Avon Lake senior class sponsors a minstrel show Tuesday January 24 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. The program, by the Harrison School PTA of Lorain, features 35 in costume including blackfaced end men plus a second part from Show Boat. Tickets are sold by senior class members. proceeds fund the class Washington trip in the spring.
The village council met Friday night and voted 5 to 1 to continue purchasing water from Lorain rather than switch to Avon Lake. The current Lorain contract has two more seats to run. E C Owen named fire chief with salary increase and to relieve the regular fire truck driver. Five deputy marshals named: Charles Gregor Henry Miller Francis Griffin Wilbur Ebach Earl Morgan. W E Cordell and A Gott appointed to planning committee. L J Hardesty reappointed road commissioner.
Universalist church recreation committee hosts a father and son banquet at the Parish House on Thursday January 26. Dinner features 6 30 PM service with Cleveland Barons Hockey Club guests coach Bill Cook and president Al Sutphin. Diek Kroesen of the Cleveland Athletic Club will speak. hockey stick favors and prizes planned. proceeds benefit summer sports programs.
Theatres present re staging of Stand Up and Fight featuring Wallace Beery and Robert Taste. Western Maryland legends of the 1850s are highlighted as the Rivoli Theatre screens the revival.<|vq_574|>
A Capitol picture comedy titled There’s That Woman Again features Melern Douglas and Virginia Brace in a lighthearted caper. The misadventure unfolds amid mistaken identities and playful intrigue, delivering light entertainment from start to finish.
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