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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1940
Page
9
Jimmie Fidler reflects on Jackie Coogan’s history of wealth and misfortune. He recalls Coogan’s battles with family for earnings and recent loss to a phony New Orleans bookie, noting repeated dire experiences. Fidler questions timing and lessons for the young star.
A vivid collage of entertainment blurbs from 1940 including references to Jackie as "The Kid," Fred Keating, and Groucho Marx. It catalogs vivid anecdotes about actors, producers, charity ties, and behind the scenes moments, ending with a copyright note from McNaught Syndicate.
Robert Montgomery plays a Chicago racketeer who inherits an Earldom in The Earl of Chicago at Capitol Theatre. A Stephen Foster based piece titled Swanee River opens Thursday at the Rivoli Theatre. Suit 45 Years Old in Lawrence features Edgar L. Silver, 85, visiting friends in a 43-year-old blue suit and 60-year-old top hat.
Avon Lake notices include Mrs. Mike Rackus and son returning from Elyria Memorial Hospital, Mrs. Ralph Morrison admitted for operation at St Joseph's Lorain, and Ruth Moore back home from St Joseph's. Local gatherings feature Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hassel and granddaughter Jacqueline Bay visiting Mrs Mary Lee. students presented a school assembly under Miss Richards. A Woodruff of South Point Dr visiting Elyria relatives. Charles Masek and son George from Cleveland visiting Carl ton Paul. a full cast of Just Home Folks rehearsed at Mrs Josephine Weigel’s Lakewood home for an American Legion Post 211 Auxiliary event at the school auditorium March 1 and 2. Clarence Alten wintering in Crystal Beach Florida.
Wellington Ohio January 31 The Woman's Afternoon Club held Guest Night at Herrick auditorium with about 100 attendees including members husbands and guests. Ornithologist Frank Johnson of Cleveland presented colored moving pictures of the Swanee River region. Kiwanis to hear George Newcombs foot specialist at Thursday lunch. American Legion Boys' State selection for Columbus Summer mentioned. Local clubs schedule upcoming events and interclub visits. Harvey Myers among first Wellington residents to receive new pneumonia treatment and recuperating at home. Mrs Leigh Ketchum improving at Lodi Hospital.
Radio listings for WTAMW TSOM 1070RC feature a mix of dramas mysteries and comedies including I Love a Mystery Mr Keen and The Life of Riley. Regional hosts Armstrong Starr Thomas and Allen present music news and talks with station promotions and religious segments such as Bible Chat and Thrift Club.
Community listings show multiple vigil gatherings and club meetings across Avon Avon Lake New London North Ridgeville Carlisle Eaton Grafton Litchfield North Olmsted and surrounding towns. Events include youth and Scouts gatherings prayer meetings Lodges and church suppers, women’s clubs, P.T.A. dances, Grange movies and senior society teas with dates Thursday and tonight at various times and locations.
New London city council tentatively awarded bids for a $75,000.40 sewage disposal plant pending Washington approval. Bidders included John Cooper Akron for sewer pipe and brick, Robinson Clay Akron for jaint compound, Glenn Jennings New London for sand and lime, France Machine Toledo for washed gravel, Norwalk Foundry for manhole covers and related items, and Republic Steel Canton for corrugated pipe. Iran turns to America for public buildings in Teheran.
In Elyria the 1940 Food Institute runs February 7 8 and 9 under K A Williams as Institute Manager. Williams coordinates all details and directs behind the scenes work to ensure a smooth program. He will set up the model all pass kitchen on the High School Auditorium Stage before the opening Wednesday at 2 30 p m and participates in demonstrations and announcements during the event.
Oseland California 19 year old Solon G Hayes was jailed for 66 days after pleading that he took pleasure in pin pricks and found the act very funny to the judge Chris B Fox.
The Silent Observer recalls a grand sleigh ride on January 22, 1877. John Houghton hosted the event with sixty sleighs carrying about 900 people, led by church pastors and local bands, along a route through Elyria. A humorous return moment featured a tired horse pulled on a dray into town.
A fragment recalls a couple sending their boy to a safe nearby home outside danger. A later wire demanded the boy’s return with a strange phrase. The piece notes how blacksmith shops once thrived in snow to shoe horses while today auto shops bustle to ready cars.
A Lancaster County native born at Mt. Nebo recalls deep affection for his home region calling it the garden spot of the United States. His enduring pride in Pennsylvania highlights the timeless connection residents feel to their birthplace.
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