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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1939

Page

7

Joan Crawford Deposed as VP of Motion Relief Fund

Hollywood chronicler Jimmie Fidler reports the Motion Picture Relief Fund board ousted Joan Crawford from vice president without notice and nominated Bette Davis instead. Fidler notes Crawford’s decade of devoted charity work, raises, and activism amid criticism of autocratic board tactics and its impact on donor support.

Hollywood The Motion Relief Fund Joan Crawford Bette Davis Jimmie Fidler Joan Motion Picture Relief Fund

Movie Set Close Escape On Hill Road

The article notes a near incident as Bob Burns Elizabeth Patterson and Gene Lockhart escaped danger when the horse they were driving for a scene bolted on a narrow hill road. Dolores del Rio is being paged for summer stock in the East. Producer Edgar Selwyn moves Dancing Co ed ahead with Lana Turner likely to lead. Jackie Cooper’s weekly allowance rises to 15 dollars in a saving move on a ten dollar dole.

Bob Burns Elizabeth Patterson Gene Lockhart Dolores del Rio Edgar Selwyn Lana Turner Eleanor Powell Jackie

DeMille Named Among 1939 NYU Business Leaders

Hollywood figure Cecil B DeMille is honored as a leading business figure by New York University's 1939 commerce students. The mention notes excitement around film and industry figures including Fred Die Bartholomew and Warner Bros involvement.

Hollywood Cecil B. DeMille C. B New York University School of Commerce Colossal Freddie Bartholomew Warner

Radio Schedule Highlights From Early Morning to Night

The listing shows WAM WHE and WGAR frequencies with a dense lineup of programs across the day. Notable names include Lowell Thomas Jack Starr Jan Savitt Harold Ickes Al Pearce Marek Weber Donahue Eddie Cantor Rudy Vallee and Howie Wing with sport and news segments and music interludes.

Lowell Thomas Jack Starr Jan Savitt al Pearce Marg. Speaks Harold Ickes al Roth Howie Wing Buck Rogers Franklin Lewis Sid Andorn Carl George Eddie Cantor Lane Ranger Jinins Tiny Hill

Vic McLaglen Leads Boys Club To Catalina Camping Trip

Vic McLaglen mentors a 100plus members strong boys club formed from grade school visits to his athletic field. The group has staged plays and built a club treasury. On July 9 they travel to Catalina for a week long camping trip under his guidance. Arthur Treacher’s agent reports Arthur’s message from New York. He says a fortune teller predicts 15 years of success and jokes about buying race horses.

Vic McLaglen Vic Catalina Bruiser McLaglen Arthur Treacher Arthur New York Nella Webb

Suburban Calendar of Local Club Meetings

Numerous community groups across North Olmsted to La Porte list meetings and events for Tuesday and Wednesday. Kiwanis Townsend Group Boy Scouts and Grange chapters gather at local venues. 4-H clubs, garden circles, and social clubs host dinners, card parties, and socials.

North Olmsted — Kiwanis Coe North Ridgeville

Grafton Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kazmierczak marked their 50th anniversary with a 9 o'clock Mass at Assumption church followed by a family dinner at Immaculate Conception hall. The ceremony featured roses and peonies with granddaughter Joyce Kazmierczak in bridal dress carrying a golden wreath. Attendees included relatives from Grafton and guests from Richmond Hill New York and Lorain.

Vitamin C as Lead Poisoning Remedy Suggestion

Medical researchers from Oberlin College propose vitamin C may counteract lead poisoning, noting gum symptoms similar to scurvy and the role of vitamin C in preventing scurvy. The article cites Holmes Amberg and Campbell and mentions a large American workforce at risk.

America Science Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio Harry N Holmes Edward J. Amberg Kathryvn Campbell

Vitamin C treatment shows promise against chronic lead poisoning

Oberlin researchers report that daily 100 milligrams of synthetic vitamin C improved strength, complexion, blood, mood, appetite, and sleep in about half of 30 lead poisoned patients. Those given vitamin C alone fared better than calcium gluconate plus vitamin C, suggesting vitamin C forms less toxic lead compounds.

Oberlin Holmes

Vitamin C rich foods aid lead exposure recovery

The article advises eating oranges grapefruit spinach turnips green peppers cantaloupes raw cabbage and tomatoes or taking 50 mg of vitamin C daily to counter lead exposure. It argues for natural element-based resilience and notes industrial hazards link to deficiency diseases treated by building resistance rather than counteracting symptoms with medicines.

Golden Wedding Celebration at Home in Grafton

A long time resident of Grafton celebrated a golden wedding anniversary after living in the town for 49 years. Guests brought many home gifts, and several bouquets adorned the event with gold table decorations and a golden wedding cake as the centerpiece.

Grafton

Lucille Green Weds Charles A Webber at Home Ceremony

Lucille Green and Charles A. Webber were married at the Green home in Pittsfield on June 9 with Rev. William Smith officiating. The ceremony featured blue lace attire and gardenia corsages, followed by a dinner and an angel food cake.

Pittsfield Walter Green Lucille Charles A. Webber Brighton Carl Webber William Smith Oberlin Blanche Warren Margaret Stranahan Columbia Station Mendelssohn

Townsend Club Dover Center meeting announced

Dover Center Townsend Club No 1 will hold a meeting Tuesday night June 13 at 8 PM at 3876 Bradly Road the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Pashinger Neighbors and friends of the Townsend Plan are invited.

Dover Center Townsend Club Frank Pashinger Bradly Road Townsend

Goodtime Club Closes Summer With Pinochle Party

Mrs. Emery Stroud hosted a pinochle gathering at Center Ridge as members of the Goodtime Club awarded prizes to Mrs. E. G. Geiger Mrs. Fred Rosky and Mrs. Joe Walsh. Plans were made for a July 18 outing marking the end of summer activities.

Emery Stroud Center Ridge E. G. Geiger Fred Rosky Joe Walsh

Social Club Picnic At Metropolitan Park Hails Wins

Mrs. Martha Russell hosted her Cleveland nephew last week while the Social Club held its annual picnic at Metropolitan Park North Olmsted. A noon picnic dinner followed by pinochle prizes to Mrs. Emma Traxler Mrs. Gertie Dietz and Mrs. Helen Fauver. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs. Franklyn Miller at Daniels Funeral Home Lakewood.

Columbia — Women's Baptist Mission Circle Herman Paulson Grafton Laporte LaPorte W. C. T. U Effie Carpenter Eaton Martha Russell Cleveland Metropolitan Park North Olmsted Emma Traxler Gertie Dietz Helen Fauver E. G. Geiger Franklyn Miller Daniels Funeral Home Lakewood

Car Overturns Fatal for Sharon Race Driver John Dirlea

A stock car practice at Sharon Speedway ended in tragedy as John Dirlea 26 of Warren Ohio died from a fractured skull when his car overturned. The 100 lap feature was won by Edward Cottrell Chesterton Indiana with Bud McPherson Wanamaker Indiana second and Alva Sweigert Germantown Ohio third. Doc Ashbaugh Miamsburg Ohio won the 20 lap special race with Jimmy Roberts Springfield Ohio second.

Sharon Sharon Speedway John Dirlea Warren Edward Cottrell Chesterton Ind Bud McPherson Wanamaker Alva Sweigert Germantown Fred Wingate

Werber's wild throw costs Reds in 11th as Dodgers win

In Rochester the Reds drop a 9 8 extra innings decision to the Dodgers after a wild third baseman Bill Werber throw in the 11th. Brooklyn takes the series two games to one and leads the season series five to four over Cincinnati.

Bill Werber Reds Dodgers Rochester N. Y Brooklyn Dodgers New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds Redlegs Rochester Red Wings Brooklyn Daffiness Boys Johnny Hudson Brooklyn Bill McKechnie St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Crosley Field Philadelphia Werber Bucky Walters Lloyd Moore

Legion Juniors Hold Night Practice at Cascade Park

The American Legion junior baseball team invites players to report for practice tonight at Cascade Park diamond at 6 o'clock. Players listed include B. Alexander, D. Birch, D. Baurnhart, B. Ehike, B. Fobes, Forbes, W. Forbes, P. Gardner, B. Keisler, T. Reid, J. Refenning, J. Smith, Ed Smith and B. Yanke.

American Legion Cascade Park B. Alexander D. Birch D. Baurmhart B. Ehike B. Fobes Forbes W. Forbes P. Gardner B. Keisler T. Reid J. Refenning J. Smith Ed Smith B. Yanke

Read Jewelers Beat Little Brown Jug 11 to 9 on Legion Diamond

The Read Jewelers defeated the Little Brown Jug 11 to 9 yesterday afternoon on the American Legion diamond. Lowery and Meschke pitched for the winners while Gurney and Wircenske pitched for the losers. Tom Smith led at bat with three hits in four appearances including a home run.

Read Jewelers Little Brown Jug American Legion Lowery Meschke Battery Gurney and Wircenske Tom Smith

Willis Carvin Cards 66 At Cherry Ridge

Willis Carvin shot 66 at Cherry Ridge to tie his season low at West River Road public course. Russ Hoag posted 73 with 31 42 73 while Andy Anderson scored 89 as two other golfers matched season lows.

Willis Carvin Cherry Ridge West River Road Russ Hoag Andy Anderson

Browns and Reds Triumph in Knights of St. John Softball

The Browns defeated the Yellows 12-1 as Grega held the Yellows to one hit, a single by R. Weisheit. The Reds edged the Blues 10-9 in Knights of St. John league play yesterday.

Browns Reds Blues Knights of St. John Grega R. Weisheit

Elyria Hardware Softball Drills Tonight at Superior Diamond

The Elyria Hardware softball team will drill tonight on the Superior diamond at 6 o'clock. Members of the team are asked to take notice and report.

Elyria Hardware Superior

Hungarian Reforms and Ely dia Retreation Board Meet Tonight

The Hungarian Reforms and Ely dia Retreation Board teams will play at the Universal Crane diamond at 6 15 o clock tonight. Players from both sides are asked to take notice of the schedule.

Elydia Retreation Board Universal Crane

Holy Cross and St Johns Clash in Oakwood Park Night Game

Holy Cross meets St Johns of Lo Rain in a Catholic Youth Organization league contest tonight at Oakwood Park. The diamond surface hosts the matchup with local following and youth teams preparing for action at 66 o'clock.

Holy Cross St. John’s of Lorain Oakwood Park

Loeffler Hardware and St Peter's Church Meet in Ridgeville

The Loeffler Hardware and St Peter's Church teams of Ridgeville are slated to play a Superior diamond game at 6:30. Players from both sides are asked to take notice of the scheduled matchup.

Loeffler Hardware and St. Peter's Church Ridgeville Superior

Practice at Cascade Park by Elyria Water Works

The Elyria Water Works softball team holds a practice session today at Cascade Park diamond starting at 6 o'clock. All team members are requested to report promptly.

Elyria Water Works Cascade Park

Carlisle A. C. and Tattersall Dairy Meet Tonight

Carlisle A. C. faces Tattersall Dairy in a scheduled game slated for tonight in Carlisle. Top scorers and team standings are expected to figure prominently as the contest unfolds.

Carlisle A C Beats Cleveland News 7 3 In Baseball

The Carlisle A C defeated the Cleveland News team of Oberlin 7 to 3 yesterday on the East Carlisle school diamond. D Smith and Meginsky pitched for Carlisle while Boyle pitched for Oberlin.

Carlisle A. C Cleveland News Oberlin East Carlisle D. Smith Meginsky Carlisle Boyle

U S Clinches Polo Series in Wind Swept Victory

The United States defeated Britain 4 to 1 to clinch the Westchester Cup series in Westbury New York. It marked the 12th straight series loss for Britain since 1914 with six two nothing shutouts, as the Americans extended their dominance in polo supremacy.

Westbury N. Y Great Britain U. S Britain America

New London Beats Grafton in 11-2 Baseball Victory

New London Merchants pounded two Grafton pitchers for 15 hits in an 11-2 win. Jack Tomasheska gave up ten hits and eight runs in five innings for Grafton. Wayne Carmen pitched five innings for New London, allowing eight scattered hits.

New London New London Merchants Grafton A. C Jack Tomasheska Kent State Wayne Carmen

Man of Conquest plays at Capitol Theatre

At The Theatres a story of Texas and its fight for independence from Mexico is presented in Man of Conquest now at the Capitol Theatre.

Man of Conquest Capitol Texas Mexico Capitol Theatre

St. Louis Blues Stars Dorothy Lamour at Lincoln Theatre

Dorothy Lamour a Broadway star on vacation and Lloyd Nolan a showboat operator star in St. Louis Blues opening Tuesday at the Lincoln Theatre.

Dorothy Lamour Lloyd Nolan St. Louis Lincoln Theatre

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