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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1939
Page
7
Jimmie Fidler notes that the beauty standard of emaciation may threaten Hollywood profits as studios face annual costs tied to dieting culture. He questions viewers and calls out the starvation fad for weakening glamour girls and inviting health risks.
Television and radio listings reveal a dense daily slate across WTAM WHK and WGAR with programs from Musical Clock to The ONeills and Linda’s First Love. Intermixed are film notes and industry tidbits about Dan Dunn adaptations and Isobel Jewel’s neck brace after Mice and Men filming.
The column mocks thin fashion as unhealthy and notes American tastes favoring plump beauty. It highlights Sonje Hente as a contrasting success and jokes about the camera adding bulk. Mentions Anita Louise, Zorina, Vi Bradley, Joan Crawford, Margaret Lind, Jean Rogers, Bing Crosby, Arthur Treacher, and industry chatter at a Brown Derby lunch.
Listing of radio programs across stations WHR WCLE WCAR WHE and WEAR for Saturday July 8. Includes talk shows music segments and specialized hours from studios Inside and outside broadcasts with titles such as Studio Inside of Sports Melody Brent House Bark and Ohie Congr Cultural institute. Also notes that all programs subject to change and lists various cultural and entertainment segments including Indian and Polish hour and a Fireworks Fest.
Vincent T Baldwin and son Thomas attended the Gravel district school reunion at Ruggles Beach where Mr Baldwin serves as president. Invitations extended to the Chambers family 44th annual reunion on Sunday July 16 at Victor Reese home in North Ridgeville. Guests of Mr and Mrs M B Copas included J A Dilsaver Sr and Jr, C W Moneypenny, Arthur Dilsaver, C Meryone, Pershing Williams, Lois Dilsaver, Le Roy Bost, Cloyd Culver and Mrs.
Local clubs and church groups hold Monday events across Belden North Olmsted Lake Ave and North Ridgeville including choir rehearsals Kiwanis Boy Scouts and seniors club. Funeral notices and social visits appear alongside weekend travel and hosting details from Lorain and Akron figures.
The Tallmans of Toledo arrive in Vermilion aboard their yacht Mohawk to spend several weeks and plan to attend the Put in Bay regatta. Their guests include Miss Carmen Lee John Clark and Mr and Mrs David Blaine of Toledo.
Wellington gains clear skies for band concert under Clyde Seidel at the town park bandstand. Jack Bear twirled an illuminated baton, Carol Linder and Ruth Schweller performed marimba accordion duet, Spencer played Love's Old Sweet Song on accordion. Attendance prize awarded to Mrs Beatrice Bradley.
Members of the Wellington Kiwanis club welcomed guest speaker Charles Slusser of Akron, Lieutenant Governor of the seventh division, as he presented a resume of the International Kiwanis convention. G. B. Warner drew the attendance prize.
Dr Charles W Recard pastor of the First Congregational church will speak at the town park union church gathering at 7 30 on Sunday evening If rain arrives the service moves to the First Methodist auditorium His topic is Two Keys to Human Destiny with special music on the program
Miss Aldine Palmer hosted the 4 H Willing Workers Club at her home with nine members sewing on project work. She asks all second year girls to attend a meeting next Tuesday at 2 30 PM. All members will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM for regular business.
Dr. Charles W. Recard will address Wellington Townsend Club No 1 Tuesday evening in the new hall with entertainment to follow.
Mrs. Mary Pitts and daughters Elizabeth and Marolyn Pitts along with niece Ethlyn Newberger travel with Richard Perkins Lila Faye Dur Kee Mr. and Mrs. Albert Arnold and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Frazier to Newboro Canada for a two week stay in a rented cottage.
The Wellington Farm Woman's Club met at Mrs. Ethel Finkel's home with thirteen members and one guest, Mrs. Miller. President Mrs. Allie Barrick led a short business meeting about Tuesday July 25 at Camp Crag, with a 8:30 a.m. gathering at the public square and a quilt tied off at the next meeting with Mrs. Bertha Perkins.
A roundup of community moves and visits lists residents traveling for care and visits. Margaret Eibner returned from Barbertown. Leroy Mahan had gallbladder surgery. families plan outings at Lakeside cottage. Frances Ramser heads to Milledgeville Georgia. Harry Perkins visits relatives in town. De June Mueller ill at home with throat infection. Byron and Temperance Cove visiting relatives in Michigan. Floyd Buswell and family vacationing at Big Star Lake. Charles Lowery discharged from Falls Clinic. Charles Allison and family with relatives in Coshocton. 4-H groups donated for Camp Crag delegates and a box for gate tax stamps set up at Kroger’s. Project work ongoing. next meeting with Mrs. C. S. Church. Wellington Church Notices on Pg 3.
Gracie Allen brings her usual laughs to a comedy mystery drama opening Sunday at the Rivoli Theatre in a program titled The Gracie Allen Murder Case. The show promises light humor blended with intrigue in a new venue debut.
The Three Mesquiteers lead the cast in Red River Range an exciting Western film opening Sunday at the Lincoln Theatre.
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