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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1933
Page
9
John Barrymore portrays Archduke Rudolf in Reunion in Vienna at the Capitol Theatre tomorrow and Thursday Diana Wynward co stars. Pieces of the Sharkey Carnera fight card add value to the program as an added attraction.
Marlene Dietrich shines in Blonde Venus at the Rivoli Theatre tomorrow. Supporting players include Herbert Marshall Cary Grant and young Dickie Moore in a film noted for flashes of acting genius.
New York July 11 Tyrene Castle touted three dance innovations the bobbed head the Castle Walk and a shoulder shrug. Miss Castle credits Bessie McCoy for the idea while noting the Castle Walk was popularized by her. The piece reflects on fame and trend versus origin. Clifton Webb is mentioned as about 30 but not central to the main point.
The writer recalls Benny Field and Al Jolson era acts in Chicago, naming Cantor, Jesse, Price, Hitchcock and Campbell, then travels from Ossining to Sing Sing. Guards watch from the towers as trains rumble along the ravine between prison grounds and industry, echoing a lifer’s note on the trains’ sound.
The piece notes painted headless horseman figures on Sleepy Hollow streets and a monument in Ossining marking Major John Andre's capture, highlighting a turning point in national preservation. It contrasts era crime scenes with cellar clip joints and night hawk chachmen, and mentions Chaplin reportedly writing a lengthy magazine manuscript by hand.
A critical sketch portrays Charlie Chaplin as uniquely devoted to silent cinema, living in isolation on the edge of his art while never fully integrating into broader society. The piece argues his long burning buffoonery hints at self hypnosis, yielding a paradox of fame and detachment.
Dorothy Stone paired with Fred Astaire in the closing weeks of a musical, drawing unprecedented crowds to the stage door. The sensational acclaim and frenzy from fans and autograph seekers overshadow other appearances, marking a peak in the show’s farewell run.
Pleasantville Q July 11 Mr and Mrs Milton Bebner announce the marriage of their granddaughter Miss Maxine Let50m to Earl Scott both of Mountain Home Arkansas June 28 at a parsonage The bride wore a cream frock with matching accessories The couple were honored with a reception the following Sunday at the groom’s parents home Friends and relatives send best wishes
This clipping records multiple social calls and gatherings in La Grange and nearby towns. Names include Jantz, Zielke, Tran, Gott, Knowles, Behner, Porter, Howard, Tran, Wheeler, and Law. Events span July Fourth visits, a B Y P U gathering, a band concert, planned July 26 picnic, and Sunday calling at several homes.
Hamish Mclaurin recalls the Hillywood director inspecting a bedroom set before filming. He orders removal of cheap china cuspidors and replacement with big brass ones to portray a rich man’s bedroom.
A compact listing shows WTAM WHR WGAR WJAY WEAF WJZ WABC WADC WLW and others with programs from 3:30 PM to after midnight. Features include Pie Piant Pete Tarzan baseball resumes Lum and Abner The Goldbergs Nino Martini King’s Band and regular studio acts.
Radio listings from Cleveland stations WTAM WHR WGAKR and more show a daylong lineup of programs across music, talk, and sports. Stations present time slots for concerts, orchestras, bands, devotions, news, and baseball resumes with multiple artists and ensembles scheduled throughout the day.
Spencer Spencer July 11 report of Glenn Firestone and family automobile trip ending in Kentucky crash damaging the car. Daughter Charlene sustained cuts and bruises needing stitches. Family bought a new car to return home. Also notes various local visits and social calls including miles of family and friend gatherings through Wellington, Akron, Cambridge, Caldwell, and Columbus.
July Fourth events populate the area with guests from Akron Wooster Barberton visiting relatives in several towns. A noon picnic at Rices Dam. numerous trips to Toledo Chicago Pensuila Elyria Columbus and Cleveland scenes. many extended families and friends mark the holiday with travel, meals, and shared hospitality.
Henrietta Ohio July 11 The fourth annual Sweet reunion was hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Jones with Independence Day business meeting electing officers Mrs Lloyd Sweet president Mrs Leon Hopkins secretary and Miss Dorothy Jones treasurer. Games and contests entertained guests and a picnic dinner was served at noon. Covers were laid for Mr and Mrs Harry Stick and daughter Elaine Brownhelm Oscar Schneider Berea Mr and
Mrs. George Sweet and others from Elyria and Amherst attended a gathering with shared meals including a wether roast. The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church met, hosting Rev. William Bubhren and many members for a business meeting and lunch. Elmer Portman hosted visitors and relatives with Lawrence Kneisel Rugby as a guest. The Portman family reunion is slated for Sunday at Brookside Park in Cleveland on July 16.
The great Asian trade ports Aden Bombay Singapore Hongkong Calcutta Colombo and Rangoon all flew the British flag and, curiously enough, all amounted to very little until the British arrived to develop them.
Sunday visitors from Penfield included Mr and Mrs Ira Starr Mr and Mrs Levi Smith and A Taylor. Also present were Mr and Mrs Jake Smith and son Irvin of Murray Ridge. Earl C Taylor and family of Kenyon Avenue called on his brother Robert Taylor last Friday evening.
Under George I the sole standing force in England consisted of German troops. This reflects the early 18th century power dynamics as Britain relied on foreign contingents for its regular army.
A brief note extols Post's Bran Flakes for daily use citing protection against constipation from low bulk in many diets. It claims the cereal supplies necessary bulk to prevent headaches and rundown health, urging daily consumption.
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