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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1939
Page
9
Hollywood June 21 A movie star life brings envy from a neighbor girl but Sonja Henie faces a dilemma. Fame and income attract suitors, yet she wonders if love or publicity drives the marriage question. The piece argues high achievers weigh happiness against publicity value.
An analysis notes that artificial social ties favor elder brokers, as the wealthy seek advantageous positions. The piece argues such structures push conscientious young men away from opportunities while older brokers gain leverage from stronger connections.
A column of celebrity notes and backstage anecdotes surveys Mary Pickford Stokowski Garbo Niven and others. It humorously recalls Terry Kilbourne Freddie Bartholemew Marion Nixon and Darry Zanuck plus a tale of Boris Karloff and a traffic ticket near La Brea and Sunset.
Nigel Bruce quips about living to eighty and dying as Sir Henry Irving did during Beckett. He recites the line To thee, God, I commend my spirit and collapses. Basil Rathbone jokes a movie actor would cost the studio by dying before retakes. Distributed by McNaught Syndicate.
Paul Muni stars as Ben Ito Juarez an Indigenous peon who ascends to the Mexican presidency in the stage drama Juarez opening Thursday at the Rivoli Theatre.
Adolphe Menjou Roger Daniel and Dolores Costello star in King of the Turf opening Thursday at the Capitol Theatre. The film features a notable ensemble as part of the cinema schedule.
Radio listings show June 21 22 with programs across WGAR WHK WCLE and more. The schedules include acts like Fred Martin Vincent Patt Fulton Lewis Wayne King and Bob Kelley along with news segments and sports updates. Programs are declared subject to change and feature variety acts, music, and headline news.
Community groups in Avon Lake La Grange Columbia Carlisle and nearby host meetings and socials. Activities include Four-H clubs, ice cream socials, picnics, sewing clubs, grange gatherings, church events and Red Cross study groups with varied afternoon and evening times. Public invited to most events.
P. R. Smith & Company, securities brokers, announce relocation to Suite 819 on the eighth floor of the Elyria Savings and Trust building. Founded fifteen years ago by Pierre R. Smith, the firm remains focused on sound income securities while serving speculative interests. It offers securities information files to individuals and estates and is a member of major industry groups. Bedouin desert women dye their nails and hands red.
Harold W. Kramer was named assistant manager of the Lorain field office, reporting to Margaret F. Bolton. He holds a Master of Arts from Ohio State University after study at Oberlin College and Ashland, with earlier work in Columbus and Mansfield schools. He will serve Lorain, Erie, and Lorain counties from the Commercial Building office.
The state examiner's report asserts Rus sel K. Erdenberger, former Richland county deputy treasurer, embezzled about 1857 dollars in Mansfield Conservancy District tax funds for 1934 to 1937. The finding notes an approximate amount due and mentions a 1940 payment agreement with American Surety Co.
Real estate transfers listed by The Land Title Guarantee and Trust Co include Luella Livingston to George Livingston on West St Elyria and multiple transfers across Lorain Elyria Avon Lake and Amherst Townships. Notable deeds include Sheriff’s, LOANCO, and administrator transfers with parcels on Lake Shore Road Brownell Avenue Marseilles Avenue Carlisle Avenue Race Road and more. Names appearing include Luella Livingston Resta J Showalter Mildred Clement Ida E Ewing George Beard James Ely and others.
The Amherst Temple of Pythian Sisters held its final summer meeting in Amherst on June 21. Plans for a pillow-case card party were discussed and a committee formed. A by-laws reading was approved, a Flag Day program was presented, and a hill-billy kitchen orchestra entertained. The group will reconvene the first Tuesday evening in September.
Stone City Chapter of Eastern Stars meets this evening Amherst Townsend Club No 1 gathers tonight in Town Hall Circle Five of the Women’s Guild at St Peter Evangelical and Reformed church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs William Berg Leavitt Road
Discharges include Mrs. W. V. Marshall of Lorain and R. F. D. Charles Heviker. The short notice lists two patients released from the hospital.
Mrs George Carter attended a reception today at Riverside Castle Lakewood honoring Edna M Fowler Grand Chief of Ohio hosted by Pythian Sister Temples of Cleveland.
Amherst firemen have prepared an old hand-pump over 100 years old for the North Central Firemen's Association meeting in Vermilion on August 6 and Amherst's 125th anniversary celebration. Taken out Tuesday evening for practice, the historic engine records a 190 foot water throw. Brought from Cleveland, which bought it from Cincinnati, the pump will be used for hose drills and first aid demonstrations.
Mrs A Fritsch hosted the Charm Club at her Avon home Tuesday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs Vern Fry Mrs Lews Dechant and Mrs Charles Wilford after an afternoon of card games. Light refreshments were served and Mrs Ed Stagg will entertain in two weeks.
The Baptist Church holds a prayer meeting in the church dining room Thursday evening June 22. The Village Council meets at Town Hall Thursday evening. The Five Hundred Club gathers at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Smith Thursday evening.
The Senior League of St Peter Evangelical met Tuesday evening in church parlors for a brief business meeting. Plans were completed for an ice cream social on July 13 on the church lawn. The group then went to Vermilion-on-the-Lake for an outing with a ball game and a wiener roast as features. About 20 participated.
The village council met Tuesday evening with Mayor Cooper authorized to buy paint to mark parking spaces on the streets. The meeting proceeded with reading of reports and approval of bills.
Mr and Mrs Joe Forthofer Jr drove to Kent on Sunday with their daughter Ruth who attends school there this summer. The Eyring family visited Ed Brown in Williamsfield Sunday. Mr and Mrs Stokes and Mr and Mrs Stagg returned from a fishing trip to Curtis Michigan. Mrs George Jenkins spent Tuesday morning with Mrs E Edwards of Elyria. Mr and Mrs R P Kinsely of Lakewood are dinner guests of Mr and Mrs W E Blake tonight. Mrs Lloyd Wearsch and baby boy returned home from St Josephs hospital Lorain on Tuesday.
The Jolly Janes Junior Four-H Girls Sewing Club met at Virginia Lauton's home with eleven members. First year girls finished pan holders while second year girls work on luncheon cloths and napkins except Debra Cletzer making a house coat and slip. Mrs Julian Perkins attended as a guest. Delora Cletzer to host next meeting on Thursday afternoon June 22.
Mrs Ed Schroeder of Elyria Avenue accompanied by Mrs Jerome Fritz of Lorain left Tuesday for Indianapolis Indiana to attend sessions of the Townsend Club convention.
Belden Kan Dew club reconstituted with Henry Schriver as advisor and Robert Burdick as president. Off icers include Melvin Schreve vice president Peter Zabo secretary James Smith treasurer Lee Hyberger reporter and recreation leader. Members listed include John Smith Arthur Reynolds Raymond Hudson Raymond Owens Robert Connors and Eddie Beriswill. Meetings held at Schriver home with James and John Smith hosting Tuesday evening. Almona B Hamblin property on Cleveland Road Ridgeville Township.
The Epworth League met at the Methodist church last Sunday evening and elected new officers including President Dale Martin and first vice Pauline Martin. The event reflects local church activities with named members filling key posts. The Henry and Lucy Cartwright family reunion gathered at Ralph Cartwright and wife’s home in Royalton on Saturday. Mrs Asa Hance and son Harold Hopkins of Eaton visited Thursday.
North Ridgeville Girl Scouts gathered at Town Hall with good attendance. Color Guard presented the Flag and pledge. patrols chose representatives to plan a candlelight service. Tenderfoot tests completed by several girls. next meeting set for Tuesday at 2 15 PM.
Troop 141 of North Ridgeville holds a Monday evening meeting at Ridgeville School with 12 boys. A Lion Patrol trail hike extends to the woods behind the school. The group plans to meet again on Monday June 26 and seeks an American Flag for the boys. Interested donors may contact J Balizell, Cleveland Road, Elyria. The piece ends with a note on the word student and a line about Ukraine as a source of quicksilver.
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