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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
7
Hollywood columnist Jimmie Fidler argues that the current film trend leans toward political content and propaganda. He notes Hayes Office pressure and a public mood demanding political arguments over conventional romance and simple boy-meets-girl plots.
The article argues that Hollywood studio bosses will use cinema to push propaganda amid global tensions. It notes the Hays Office may struggle to restrain their influence as mass entertainment becomes a powerful political weapon.
A jumble of radio listings shows times and hosts including Tex Owens Lowell Thomas Gene and Glenn Elmer Andrews Fred Waring Rudy Vallee Shep Fields Pat Gilmore Howie Wing and more. Mentions Rotary Club News and various programs from 9 to 10 30 pm across stations 215M 1990KC 1450KC and others with sports and music features and local notices.
A wide collection of show business vignettes discussing Hollywood stars and personalities. Mentions Billie Burke Gary Cooper Joel McCrea Donald Woods Wendy Barrie Vir ginia Field Jane Withers Louis Hayward Vincent Price Ida Lupino Bing Crosby Shirley Ross Ken Dolan Janet Beecher and Will Rogers statue location with light gossip and humorous asides.
The Domestic Doers met at Mrs. John Cummings home for an outdoor gathering. A July 27 picnic at Metropolitan Park was planned with music by Josephine and Ernestine Eckenfels. Members arranged flowers and demonstrated table settings. The group played Fruit Basket Upset and Consequences as games.
Easy crochet project for a customizable rug made from eight and a half inch squares. Cost depends on yarn type rug wool or candlewick and size. pattern includes instructions materials color help and illustration. Send ten cents to Chronicle Telegram Household Arts Dept 259 W 14th St New York NY with name address and pattern number.
Evelyn Nelson and Mary Lou Eckland attended with Marjorie Swiers reporting. The next meeting is set for June 22 at the home of Mrs. John Cummings, advisor, with demonstrations on sal ad and fruit sal ad by Mary Jane Webber and Ruth Cooley respectively.
Dorothy Falkner presided at Ann Wilbur’s home with 13 attending. Picnic committee named Lois Mills Jean Mills Evelyn Stroud Marilyn Dent for Metropolitan Park in July. Next meeting June 23 at Marilyn Dent’s Cleveland road home. The party at Sourbeck gardens benefits the Center for the Sightless starting at one o’clock with an invited guest list.
Four-H Eaton Agriculturists held a semi monthly meeting on Thursday evening. They accepted a challenge to a ball game from the Butternut Ridge Four-H Club. They scheduled a Wiener roast and swimming at Roses Grove on Tuesday evening June 20. The meeting ended with games led by recreation leader George Smith. Bob Shuster reported.
The LaGrange Four-H Club met at the advisor's home Thursday afternoon. President called the meeting to order and roll call noted "My Favorite Radio Program." Jeanette Wilcox demonstrated table setting and refreshments were served by Wilcox and Margene Sage. The next meeting is set for Friday at 8 p.m.
The weekly meeting of the Henrietta Kitchen Ettas was held June 15 at the advisor’s home. Committees were formed to plan a Silver Tea and each member received a scrapbook.
Numerous groups across Lorain County schedule tonight events. Gay Brownettes meet at Hazel Taylor and Mrs Fred Stilgenbauer at 8 p.m. in Lake Avenue. Boy Scouts gather at N Ridgeville school at 7 30 p.m. Ridgeville clubs, Kiwanis, Four-H, and Garden clubs host activities in Ridgeville Center, Strongsville, Sheffield, Avon Lake and Columbia locations with luncheons, socials, picnics, and tours.
Guide highlights simple ways to upgrade ham sausage or bacon with sauces garnishes and vegetable sides. Suggests using color and unusual combos to make inexpensive main dishes more appealing.
Local notices list events across several towns: Lake Avenue Woman's Association meets Edith Miller home at 2 p.m. in Lake Avenue. Litchfield Baptist Sunday School hosts Cascade Park Elyria picnic all day Wednesday. North Olmsted Pine Rebekah Lodge gathers 8:30 p.m. at Dover Center IOOF Hall. Rochester Women's Civic Club at Elizabeth Chamberlain home all day Wednesday. Columbia Methodist Ladies Aid hosting ice cream cake pie festival at town hall 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Public invited.
Claudette Colbert and James Stewart star in a comedy at the Capitol Theatre. The show titled Its a Wonderful World runs as the current feature and draws local cinema crowds.
Madeleine Carroll and Fred MacMurray head the cast of Cafe Society opening tomorrow at the Lincoln Theatre. The drama promises a stylish screen romance as the feature presentation with supporting players in a cultivated 1930s style.
AUBURN. N Y A police report notes a motorist could not operate one of Auburns new parking meters and replied that he placed the nickel on the curb beside the meter.
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