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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1939
Page
7
Hollywood rovie-makers blame weak stories for low attendance. Jimmie Fiddler notes writers underproduce and cites Arthur Rankin receiving a best original story award for Boys Town, written in 1929 and shopped around for years.
A string of sharp studio anecdotes criticizes failed projects and misjudgments, noting Hollywood's misreads from eight years before Honolulu to The Life of Louis Pasteur and beyond. Jaded humor questions executives' taste and the jealousy of foreign stars versus American celebrities.
Readable radio schedule lists programs across WIAM WHK WGAR and other Cleveland stations. Entries include music, news, talk, sports, and variety shows with host names such as Paul Sarr a Bob Kelley Sid Andora Harvey's Rev. and Earl Brown. The Sunday schedule presents Polish Hour Italian Hour News and entertainment blocks.
A compact page lists music figures and radio acts such as Warne and Dick, Ted Malona, and the Mission Ohio troupe. It names orchestras, choirs, and programs including the College Choirs, Silhouettes, Alma Ryan, and the Seven Men. The item highlights broadcast and stage performances across variety shows and clubs.
A gossip column recounts studio antics with Nelson Eddy and Victor McLaglen, talk of Norma Shearer and child labor rules, Nancy Kelly’s schooling, and a joke about radio hecklers. It also covers local events in Litchfield with the OES inspection, Congregational church supper, and grange meetings scheduled for March 8 and 9.
The Medina County Past Matrons Association of the OC E S will meet in Lodi on Wednesday March 8 with Lodi Past Matrons hosting. A noon luncheon is served and junior Past Matrons of 1937 38 will be initiated. No school communications.
John Radie to leave Alexis hospital for home of daughter Mrs. Will Zahnow in Cleveland on March 1 under nurse care. Litchfield girls sextet performed at Granger Ensemble contest on March 3 with six members. County schools total thirteen participated. YWCA lecture at Medina Congregational church featured Rabbi Brickner on Youth and Tomorrow. A Lamb family moved from town to Kingsleys Corners. Cleveland buyer Mr Oberlanded purchased local farm. Grange ladies tied comforters for Buchanan family. Starr J. Damon returned to Buckley, Michigan after two weeks with relatives in Litchfield and Cleveland. Will Chapin of Oberlin visiting town, basing in H L Pfeiffer home. Mrs. Mildred Law hosted a gathering.
Thimble Sisters quilting club meets Tuesday in place of Mrs Barth who was unable to attend. The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational church will furnish refreshments for R O Bowman's Spring Party in Medina Friday and Saturday March 10 and 11.
The United Society will meet Wednesday March 8 at Society Hall with a covered dish dinner. The Parent Teachers Association will meet Thursday evening March 9 at the school auditorium as students prepare a one act play.
Wellington High School presented an assembly at Penfield on Thursday March 2 featuring two skits Hiram and Mirandy with Richard Avery Yovanka Zubrick and Howard McConnell In The Mello Gramer actors Avis Anderson Pa ard McConall and The Mello Waldorf with Richard Avery Lila Eglin Marjorie Gower June Carpenter Mary Merlette and Franklin Fuller plus musical selections.
Mr and Mrs Robert Riggs hosted Saturday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Wayne Johnson Mr and Mrs George Bowman and Mr and Mrs Gardiner. Mrs Johnson took ladies first prize while George Bowman won men's first prize. Mr and Mrs Gardiner earned consolation. Refreshments were served by Mrs Riggs.
The 18th birthday of Mrs. Elsie Wilson was celebrated on Sunday February 26 with her brother Orrin in attendance and well wishing friends.
A gathering in Wellington honors a birthday with relatives from Warren Ohio and Amherst as well as Mr and Mrs Buell Wilson and Mr and Mrs Rhinehart and children. A dinner and cake were the highlight with Woodrow Wilson and Mrs Boice attending as supper guests.
The Penfield Grange met Wednesday evening March 1 with Worthy Master Carl Buell presiding. All officers attended except two. A brief program occurred and attendance was strong. Two appeals for aid were presented. Pomona Grange schedules March 4 gathering at Oberlin.
Mr and Mrs Howard Andrews returned home Tuesday noon after a two weeks stay in Florida describing a pleasant sojourn and family time.
The Lorain County Home Council met at Mrs Lad Remen’s home with a large attendance. At dinner Mrs Reman was assisted by Mrs William Brouse. New arrivals include Mr and Mrs Dick Babson moving to Wellington and the Hastings family moving to their farm.
Mrs Miles Knecht entertained a group from Elyria at her home on Wednesday. Prizes were awarded to Tempa Reisinger first and Dorothy Damm second, with Corinne Conrad receiving consolation. A luncheon followed the games.
N Ridgeville Grange hosts a 3 30 P M card party at the Grange Hall. Oberlin Grange cards party on Saturday. Avon Lake groups meet at Chateau and Park Hall with Open House. Kipton hosts Oberlin College Girls Glee Club concert at 8 P M. Litchfield F and A M gather at Masonic Hall at 7 30 P M.
Jane Withers stars in Arizona Wildcat as the Rivoli Theatre presents the western adventure on opening Sunday. A band of Mexican outlaws adds action and suspense to the program, delivering lively frontier thrills for the audience.
William Boyd leads the cast of The Frontiersman, the new Hopalong Cassidy film opening Sunday at the Lincoln Theatre. The hostess decorates in St. Patrick's colors.
Members of the Gingham Pinochie Club played three tables of cards Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Vida Kline's home. Prizes went to Mrs. Edna Davidson first, Mrs. Rose Grabenstetter second, and Mrs. Freda Klinec low. Refreshments were served by the hostess. One guest, Mrs. Freda Klinect, attended. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs. Albert Prosser.
Wednesday evening the Belden Grange will hold a tureen supper followed by homemade games in the recreation hour. Mr. and Mrs. A H Furnish and Virginia returned home Tuesday after visiting Muncie Indiana with Mrs. B Haynes. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dumas of Elyria spent Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. E D Watson.
Courtney Atwool, a New Zealand insurance official, told Auckland business leaders a fluorescent dashboard screen could show a panoramic view of the road a mile ahead, helping drivers steer by watching the display.
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