Fidler Hollywood Parody Notes Star Power and Studio quirks
A fragmented Hollywood Parade column riffs on Alice Fay and the era’s stars, praising Fays’s singing talent while deriding miscast roles. It chats about Matis Wilson, Betty Grable, Barbara Stanwyck, and Dion Powell, plus production glitches on The Brighton Strangler as crews cope with wartime footwear limits and weather.
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Iva
Matis Wilson
Taras
Craig
Exeitarine
Peter Fothéingel
Iatin Lewis
William Powall
Cats de Lombard
William Powell
Betty Gable
Hale
van Johnsoh
Sandy
Ellen Drew
Barbara Stanwyck
Dion
Dlon
Barbara
O'Shea
RKO
Brighton
Wellington Farewell Party For Purdy Family
A farewell event honoring Supt. and Mrs. Ralph D. Purdy and children Gary Rosemary and Kathleen was held at the First Methodist church dining rooms. About 60 attendees enjoyed a covered dish supper and program as Purdy prepares to assume duties in Conneaut near August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
First Methodist Church
Ralph D. Purdy
Gary
Rosemary
Kathleen
Conneaut
M.C
Herbert A. Cassidy
Charles Barnes
M. C
Purdy
Jeanne
Howkse
Fort Delivery Service Visit in New Conneaut Home
The program at 419 Main street Conneaut, arranged by Mrs. Robert Herrick and Mrs. Ernest L. Sharp, featured Ted Breyley leading a varied program with songs such as Under His Wing and Ain't No Use, a M C quartet, a skit Big 4 on the Wheeling Tracks, and a closing group song. Reverend Cassidy spoke briefly on behalf of the class, noting Wellington's loss is Conneaut's gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Conneaut
Robert Herrick
Ernest L. Sharp
Ted Breyley
Ira 0. Sankey
Cassidy
Edgar Guest
Mra
Harvey Bressey
M. C. Bys
Charles Barnes
Matter Heddesheimer
Sharp
Burl Carmen
Ted Brey«ley
Richard Perkins
Charles Willard
Jesus
Joseph P. Holbrook
Charles H. Gabriel
George Hawk
W. B. Jeffrey
Mary Ellen Baumgarder
Rev. Cassidy
Wellington
Connenwal
Wholesome 1940s Radio Schedule Highlights Public Airwaves
A dense listing of WHAM radio programming shows a full day of news, sports, music, and features. The schedule names programs, hosts, and time slots across morning to late evening, including news briefs, weather, and entertainment segments. Strong entities include WHAM and Sioux, with scattered program titles and host aliases throughout the day.
News of Our Men and Women in Service of Uncle Am
The article reports Elyria area service members and families in wartime, listing several relatives stationed domestically and overseas. It notes marriages, transfers, and graduations, including crew members at Fort Knox and Camp Hood, plus local residents attending dances and school board actions in Wellington.
Fighting Japs in the Victory Garden by Dean Halliday
Japanese Beetle infestation threatens Victory gardens with feeding on foliage and roots. Adults emerge from June to July, attacking corn and other crops. control methods include brushing beetles into kerosene and spraying arsenate of lead with flour. Also reports on soldiers and families: Pvt. Stanley Bakay, Cpl. Richard S. Funk, Sgt. John J. Resar and others connected to U. S. Army locations and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Garden
Dean Halliday
Central Presa
Stuttllyy Bakay
Locialreet
Stanley Bakay
LRT
Camp Hood
Texas
Ernest B. Haylor
521 East Avenue
Southwest Pacific
U. S. Army
Minuteman Spirit Shapes War Time Resolve
The piece hails the Minuteman as the emblem of American resolve and sacrifice. It recalls the Minute Man legacy as guiding the nation to victory, urging renewed sacrifice to secure security for families during wartime trials. It portrays a call to recapture 76-era fighting spirit to hasten victory.
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Minuteman
America
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