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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1940
Page
7
Hollywood gossip notes Jimmie Fidler recalls stars dropping fronts and helping fellow entertainers. Al Jolson volunteered to pinch hit on Bernie's radio program after Ben Bernie was stricken with appendicitis, not for glory but to assist a colleague.
A garbled review highlights actors in and around a Hardy family film at the Rivoli, noting Jolson and others, personal careers, and set mishaps. Mentions wedding plans in Las Vegas for Elizabeth Bain and James Bain, plus career moves of Dennis Morgan, Cesar Romero, Doris Bowden, and Jean O’Donnell with stage connections and a London preview.
Saturday January 27 radio lineup lists WTOW shows and times featuring Bob Crosby, News, Serenade, and various music and cultural segments. Sunday January 28 continues with a broad rotation including Sunrise Salute, Radio City, Catholic Hour, and News summaries.
The schedule lists WYPAM and WHK simulcast and a broad mix of morning shows. It notes guests like Jack Paar, Tony May, and Nancy, with variety acts, news reports, and musical interludes. Several items reference film and theater figures and upcoming appearances, alongside standard station teasers.
Six senior men now organize a league at the Wellington Recreation Center. Games start Monday night January 29 with matchups including Cleveland 4 Moulders vs. eel and Metal Products and Foundry Painters vs. Bankers. Other dates list coremakers Kroger's and Steel participants through February.
Suburban Calendar lists events across Avon Lake North Olmsted Ridgeville and nearby towns. Stag card party at Chateau Avon Lake and a Chow mein supper before a high school game are noted along with boy scouts girl scouts and church activities in Ridgeville North Olmsted South Olmsted and New London. An ornithologist program at Herrick Auditorium features moving pictures of the Suwanee River reunion in Florida as part of church news.
In Carlisle the PT A play rehearsal at East Carlisle School auditorium at 7 PM, followed by an executive meeting at 8 PM. Lake Avenue Church hosts Christian endeavor at Lane Avenue School at 7 30 PM. Grafton Gingham FP Club meets after, with an illustrated lecture at Graf ton Methodist Church at 7 30. Townsend Club gathers in club rooms at 8 PM in La Grange. Unity Class with Mrs Lula Limpert at 1 30 PM in North Olmsted. Avon Lake Pinochle Club with Mrs Art Theisen at 1 PM for lunch and cards. New London Boy Scouts meet at high school at 7 30 PM.
Res and Mrs Lawrence Crawford will attend the Mid Winter Institute of the Epworth League held in Norwalk Friday and Saturday. Maple left last week for Indiana to attend related duties or events in connection with the Epworth League program.
James Cagney and Pat O'Brien star in the gangster melodrama Angels with Dirty Faces opening Sunday at the Lincoln Theatre with Ann Sheridan in supporting role.
Destry Rides Again a Western with Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart screens at the Capitol Theatre opening Sunday with musical accompaniment by Janice Harrison and Ruth Bainbridge. The piece is praised for its good humor and performances, while local social notes report health updates and wedding fata.
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