Hollywood Gossip Memoirs Mixed With Studio Pranks
Hollywood columnist recalls stars and backstage tales from 1938. Alice White stalls with the home team while Wynne Gibson apologizes for not knowing the game. Irene Rich digs out after a snow drift and Sid Grauman stages an elaborate prologue at the Million Dollar.
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Hollywood
Alice White
Charles Laughton
Wynne Gibson
Jimme Fidler
Irene Rich
Sid Grauman
Karl Dane
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Wallace Beery
Marlene Dietrich
Ben Lion
Ruth Chatterton
Los Angeles
Joan Bennett
Filmville
Dentist Escapes Grievous Injury From Alligator Pet
In Oakland Dr. F. T. Barron, a dentist, slipped his hand into the mouth of a young alligator kept as a pet. The attending physician said he would not lose his fingers but stated the incident left him with less confidence in alligators.
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Oakland
Cal
F. T. Barron
Park official plans emu aoudad swap with Hoosac Falls owner
Boston park officials announce a swap to replace a male emu at the city zoo with a female aoudad from Hans Ehm ier of Hoosac Falls New York. The aoudad is valued at five.
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Boston
William P. Long
Hans Ehmier
Hoosac Falls
N. Y
Wilford's Hatchery Wins Prizes Across Eight States in Two Years
Wilford's Hatchery reports major success from 1937 to mid 1938 with 17 silver trophies and 80 ribbons across eight shows. Their White Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, and Barred Rocks captured top awards in New York, Michigan, Indiana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, and New York’s Mohawk Valley.
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Wilford’s Hatchery
Wilford
United States
Wilford Hatchery
Oberlin Road
New York City
Wilford’s
Rooss
Rhode Island
Bulf Orringtons
Zeeland
Michie
Purdue
Lafayette
Indiana
New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Columbus
Lexington
Augusta
Gloverville
N.Y
Farvey M. Wilford
Wiford’s
Trautner Feeds Solid Foods After Esophagus Operation
Amsterdam New York report notes 20 year old Ralph Trautner long fed liquids or soft foods. After surgery to remove a stricture in his esophagus he can now eat solid foods. Mongolia unveils a new four year plan for industrial development.
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Amsterdam
N.Y
Ralph Trautner
Mongolia
Home Air Conditioning Gains Ground In Modern Homes
Sman highlights the rise of home air conditioning as a new, affordable industry. Automatic systems with thermostats regulate temperature and humidity year round, eliminating cold spots and delivering comfortable air. The piece argues air movement improves comfort and moisture control, making air conditioning a mass-accessible luxury.
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Sman
John
America Called Leader In Farm Extension Work
Prof Bristow Adams of the New York State College of Agriculture says the United States leads in agricultural extension education for farmers. He cites Australia and New Zealand as the areas with the greatest progress after his world tour.
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Ithaca
N. Y
United States
Bristow Adams
New York State College of Agriculture
Adams
Australia
New Zealand
Dog Causes Chain Crash Near Zoarville
A dog crossing a road near Zoarville led to six cars being damaged in a chain collision. A motorist skidded to avoid the dog, a truck hit the car, and more cars collided in sequence. two girls in the fourth car suffered minor injuries.
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Zoarville, O
Rice Brake Service Offers Free Vehicle Inspections
Rice Brake Service at 115 Cedar Street provides free brake inspections for all motorists. If brakes pass, a windshield sticker with the inspection date is applied to aid in accidents or police stops. Bob Rice leads the service with dedicated brake expertise and modern testing equipment.
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Rice
DeBray Body
Cedar Street
Rice Brake Service
DeBray Body Shop
Bob Rice
Refrigerators Offered as Contest Prizes
Bee BUSTARM heightens as Ohio Fuel Gas Co joins a nation wide contest. Ten refrigerators are given away daily and 1 015 people have visited showrooms for entry blanks since May 20. By July 1 three hundred Server Electrolux units will have been awarded.
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J. L. Paradis
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Paradis
Electrolux
Contest Promotes Refrigerator Giveaway by Procter & Gamble
A local contest offers a Ser ver Electrolux gas operated refrigerator as a prize. Entrants must craft a 25 word sentence finishing I like P. and G White Naphtha Soap because. Ten best writers win, judged on originality and sincerity, with more than 300 refrigerators initially offered.
Neighborhood prize draw update and remaining awards
The notice notes ongoing drawings with the winner announced and about 125 prizes still to be awarded. It emphasizes progress and the remaining opportunity for residents to claim prizes.
Miss Mollie Toombs Plans World Trip on 100 Dollars
Miss Mollie Toombs, 21, owner of a cycle shop at Middlesex, plans to tour the world on 100 dollars. She intends to work her passage to America, visit South American republics, and ride a horse over the Rockies.
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London
Mollie Toombs
Middlesex
America
Rockies
Elyria Recreation at 225 Broad Street
The listing notes Elyria Recreation located at 225 Broad Street with property owners L Aurensan and C Gilgenbach listed as props.
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Elyria Recreation
Broad Street
L. Aurensan and
C. Gilgenbach
Props
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Walter
Charlie Chaplin
Henry
Harry Langdon
Charlie Ray
Fanny Brice
Joe Reichman
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Joe
Jack Benny
Mary
Paramount
Jai Alai
Campyright
McNaught
Gators
Sey Opapp
New York
J. H. Bell Real Estate CO
Broad St
Ohio
Hatchery
Oberlin Rd
Elyria
Pittsburgh
Du-Plate Auto
Lorain Glass Co
Edwy
Lorain
H. J. McAlindon
Read’s
Elyria Super Service
FRANK
Second and West Avenue
Socony Mobil Gas and
Mobil Oils
Mobil Specialities
Willard Batteries
Schwind
2Nd St
Frank Luppino
Lodi Street
Samuel J. Ambler
Osteopathic Physician
Fourth Street
Devonia
Standard Drug Store
Devonia Mineral Water Sales, Inc
Broadway
Rhythm Rangers
Wgar
DeBray Body Co
DeBray
Hoody
Cedar ST. Fry le Ce
Middle Avenue
Northwestern Adjustment Co
Elyria Savings & Trust Co
2Nd Street
Electric Appliance CO
W. Broad Phone
Lorain Monument Works
L. D. McCarthy
Lorain, Ohio
Botamer, Florist
E. Broad St
Carter and Stromberg
J. H. Vogler
Cleveland St
Perry Ct
Tom Witz
Lake At Huron
Elyria Plating Corp
Olive Street
Cherry Ridge
Bob Randall
Graystone
Robert §. Jones
Ning
Procter & Gamble
Guiding Light
NBC Red
Server, Inc
Evansville
Hilltop Tavern
E. Bridge Street
Smith
Stage Arts Studio
Middle Ave
Pixley’s
Rudy Moc
Roy E. Hultz
Sunbeam
Coach Service
Elyria Coach CO
Howe
Buser Glass Co
Louis Buser
ART Glass
Auto Glass
Studebaker Chemical CO
Vulcan Street OF Fairgrounds
Cedar St
Beal
Link
Mertz
Elmer Mertz
Auto Wrecking Co
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Fein
the Gas Co
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