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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1938
Page
6
Spencer's historic Spencer Hotel, a century old landmark west of the public square, is razed. Once a stop for travelers, the inn was built by Mt. Peters and changed hands several times through the years. Now owned by C. R. Aldrich, part of the building serves as living quarters on Washington street.
Suburban events list shows Lambda Chi hamburg toast at Beaver Park with meeting at Harrison's in the evening. Also notes East Carlisle area and multiple gatherings across Carlisle Township with picnics, meals, and church services.
Meet for a card parts at the home of Mrs. Rush Sherman at 8 p m Monday events North Olmsted Kiwanis Club holds its regular meeting at North Olmsted Park Lake Avenue The Lake Avenue Boys 4 H Club meets at the home of the advisor E R Laver at 6 30 p m Sheffield The Buckeye Sewers 4 H Club will meet at the home of Agnes Kriebel of Detroit Road at 7 30 p m Belden The Kanden Club will meet at the home of Raymond Hudson at 7 30 p m
Saturday radio lineup lists WHIR WGAR and other stations with varied programs including music bands, news segments, and feature shows. Listings mention specific times and show names while noting local program scheduling and station identifications.
Belden hosts Jolly Jus at Ruth Lehman’s home at 1 30 p m to finish all work. Shining Thimbles 4-H Club plans a Wiener roast at Barbara Cromling’s home at 2 p m. Fixers-Upers 4-H Club meets at Lake Avenue School at 2 p m. Eston Jolly Sports 4-H Club plans an evening meeting at Rose’s Grove with initiation of new members. Christian Endeavor at Clague Road Church hosts an ice cream social at 7 30 p m. P A sponsors a card party at North Gemied Park at 1 p m.
Charleston residents repair and clean up after a cloudburst dumped over two inches of rain, flooding basements and streets up to two feet deep, breaking gas lines and washing a hillside house into Magazine Creek, injuring Hazel M. Wolfe slightly.
Federal agents raided five Springfield residences seeking relief supplies amid an investigation led by Sheriff George W. Benham. An estimated stash of federal surplus goods was found, some hidden under mattresses. Those arrested include Daniel Jer 33 Iva Entler 53 Owler 47 and Finley McKoughlin 57 with Mrs Entler described as a relief client. Charles F. Minnick deputy relief administrator issued the supplies.
An entertaining comedy opens tomorrow at the Capitol Theatre featuring Loretta Young and Joel McCrea in the lead roles. The film promises light humor and catchy scenes as the curtain rises.
Gun Law an exciting western starring George O'Brien shows tomorrow at the Lincoln theatre. American electric household appliances will be introduced into Daris.
Hollywood and Los Angeles courts hear damage suits stemming from small traffic accidents. Plaintiffs seek large sums, prompting questions about juries awarding limits. The piece also notes high premiums for actor insurance and cross- industry profiteering claims. It adds a gossip vignette about Bette Davis on set and a gardener anecdote involving Jimmy Ellison.
A garbled OCR of radio forum and news headlines lists names like Jim Valentine Henry Hyusase and Carl George along with various program titles and stations. The text reads as a scattered panorama of performers, reporters, and show names without clear narrative.
In a chaotic morning on the Borstown production site at Metro Mickey Rooney arrived with facial injuries from a shaving mishap and jokingly offered by Sam Wood to have makeup conceal the whiskers. The day also spotlighted George Hackathorne’s money troubles as a SAG back dues deduction surfaced before his payday while Lee Tracy discussed the Sherman Anti-Trust crackdown on film companies and trust among crews.
Wellington area Boy Scouts led by Angelo Dublo and Glenn Buswell joined Lorain county peers on an all day boat trip to Put-in-Bay aboard the Chippewa. Passports were provided by the steamship company. Local 4-HHealth Day exams featured Dr. F R Dew and Charity Sherrod at the schoolhouse. Dr Ralph Falls and wife depart Sunday for Cincinnati.
By Cora M. Shepard and others list vacation plans Conventions and travel. ABAD J Big e courtland and Ohio state events noted. Police officer Beadwards and family vacationing in Wellington. Edwards plans 25 years on Cleveland Police. Homebuilders class hosting July supper. 4 H club Lorain County to Cascade Park Elyria August 4. Style revue mentioned.
Thomas Leonard, 64, of Lima, died from a broken neck believed to result from a fall from the porch of Rev. Albert A. Fate’s residence. Leonard had gone to seek spiritual aid from Father Fate. Money was clutched in his hand when found unconscious. Funeral service to be held 10 to 12 noon at Elyria YMCA. Wellington Garden club pilgrimage with Garden Clubs of Ohio will tour to New Philadelphia on Wednesday, July 27. Frances Ramser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Ramser of here, returned from Camp White Rock at Capon Bridge, W. Va., as waterfront director in swimming. She leaves for Camp Frederickson at Coshocton, Ohio, then to a Girl Scout camp at Girard, Pa., Aug 22, directing swimming and water sports. Ramser, Ohio State graduate, was active in athletics and held offices during college.
Methodist and other churches list services with times and subjects. Park services noted. First Congregational and First Baptist details include ministers, Sunday school times, and sermon topics. Briefs cover social visits, travel plans, and local Legion meeting space changes. a Wellington High School class picnic is announced.
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