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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
9
In Oroville California a three year old named Bike Lou Miapn disappeared and was believed to have crawled into a dark cave under a restaurant. Fire department was called and equipped with electric torches to search the cave. Billie’s mother heard him gurgle and he crawled out from under the bed at home.
Local groups across Lagrange to Avon Lake and Grafton host meetings tonight including Metroms Association at 6 p.m., Airs. A. Nichols, and Dimmer at 6 30 p.m. plus events from the Strawberry Festival to Girl Scouts and church activities.
Radio listings from YVTAM and WGAR include 5:30 pm Arc of West and 9 pm Treasure Chest with Johnny Presents. Daily segments feature News and Music blocks, Versus sports updates, and variety programs with Ed Howard Paul Sullivan and Herbert Hoov among others.
Mrs. and Mrs. Jensen of Avon celebrated their 45th anniversary with a surprise party for 30 guests at their Avon home. Family members from North Ridgeville Elyria Rocky River and Lakewood attended and presented a Venetian mirror. A Danish smorgasbord coffee and marble wedding cake highlighted the 5 p.m. celebration.
Community groups in Lagrange, Litchfield, New London, Penfield, Avon, Eaton, North Ridgeville, Carlisle, Avon Lake, Grafton, and nearby areas hold meetings today or this week. Activities include granges, ladies aid, homemakers, pinochle, dinners, and open sessions with health code explanations.
The Swiss Family Robinson is brought to the screen at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday. English family adventures on a lonely island star Thomas Mitchell and Edna Best.
A murder mystery melodrama features Pat O'Brien as a lawyer battling a corrupt political machine at the new Rivoli Theatre. Edward Arnold and Ruth Terry hold featured roles in the presentation Wednesday.
Carson City reports Nevada will place electric eyes at all eastern border entrances to count passing automobiles. The system can monitor traffic at any time to check volume and flow.
A jokey, gossip filled column mentions Steffi Dunn Dennis O Keefe and Jackie Cooper reviving film ambitions. It notes Marlene Dietrich corn on the cob and William Demarest scouting Midwest talent. Henry Fonda visits with sisters and Clark Gable contract hints loom in Metro schemes.
A surprise birthday party for Mrs. Freda McNeal was hosted by the Anchor Rebekah lodge at Mrs. John Clark’s home on Friday evening. Fourteen members attended and presented Mrs. McNeal with gifts. Bingo provided the main entertainment, won by Mrs. Laura Baker, followed by refreshments served by the hostess.
On Thursday Airs Victor Burton entertained the Knot-A-Thread Quilt club with all members present. A lovely dinner followed and the hostess guild neared completion. A July picnic was planned. The next meeting will be at Mrs Eunice Johnson’s home in LaGrange on Thursday July 18.
The Just Us Pinochle Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Carl Davidson’s home. Prizes were awarded to Miss Mary Dambaugh first and Mrs Olive Archer second, with Mrs Davidson receiving a third honor. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Olive Archer of Litchfield. Miss Mary Cambaugh attended as a guest.
Mr and Mrs James Buckingham with Mr and Mrs Albert McManama of Elyria spent a three day trip to Niagara Falls and the lake region into Canada visiting CKLW Radio Station Windsor Ontario and Greenfield Village Detroit returning home Saturday. Mrs Dora Sweeney of Prospect and others spent Thursday evening with Mrs Anna Saxton. The Misses Ariene Walker Leona Wise and Mrs Hal Avidgery spent Wednesday in Cleveland.
The Happy Summer Sewers postpone meeting to June 27 at Mrs. Frank Johnson's home. Penfield Grange to sponsor a home made ice cream social June 23 at the Blough home, weather permitting at the Grange Hall. Regular Grange meeting June 20 drew good attendance. next meeting July 3 with lunch. Doris Devereaux hosted dinner June 23 for guests including Bowling Green classmates. attendees then head to Cleveland for the American Home Economics convention at Hotel Statler Monday to Wednesday. Mrs. Swift Noble of Kalamazoo mentioned.
Michigan guests and local residents share Wednesday calls with Mrs. E Davison and families. Miss Betty Sylvester and Cant spent a week at AL Fields and Adelbert DeFie homes. The Friendly Quilt Club meets Friday June 28 at Mrs White. Penfield attendees include Ada Miller and E A Rumond with July park permits planned.
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