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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1937
Page
3
Merle Oberon, film star, sustained cuts to the head and face and a minor concussion in an automobile accident in London. She was hospitalized after the crash while en route to a dress fitting for I Claudius with Charles Laughton.
In Aldershot Corporal Arthur Preece was demoted to private for trading with privates despite sharing tea in bed for his squad during cold weather. The ruling cited violation of a standing army order and unbecoming conduct.
Radio programming lists WTAM WHK WGAR and Cleveland stations with varied shows across times 6:00 to 12:00, featuring musical acts, dramas, soaps, news, and guest appearances. Notable performers include Al Jolson, Ben Bernie, Fred Astaire, Amos n Andy, and Jack Daniels. Schedule includes morning to late evening blocks with sign offs and program notes from 1937 Cleveland area stations.
Local notes reveal P T A gatherings at schools in Avon Brownhel m Chatham and Kipton with guest speakers and programs. Church events include Easter services in Henrietta and a religious education talk in Rochester. A floral lodge meeting and grange session also appear along with a garden club and youth society dinner.
Various churches clubs and civic groups hold meetings socials and services today and tomorrow. Avon Avon Lake Carlisle Chatham Eaton Grafton Henrietta Lake Avenue Lagrange Litchfield New London North Olmsted Oberlin Ridgeville and Wakeman host services lectures card parties quilt clubs and social gatherings with times ranging from morning to evening and including St Patrick's Day observances.
The Ridgeville Faculty hosted Prof. Ernest Holmes as guest speaker at a tea. Holmes, formerly Idaho State Teachers College instructor and now Lorain County relief director, spoke on personality and its role in student development.
The Grange will host a special Easter meeting with juveniles asked to bring an Easter reading or poem. A surprise treat is promised by the Matron. All members should observe the eight o'clock curfew. Upcoming events include a Townsend Grange visit on March 25 and an illustrated Japan lecture by Albert Bushnell Hart Jr. on April 1.
Brighton residents and families will attend a party at the school house this Friday March 19. A covered dish supper begins at 7 39 o clock followed by games and entertainment for all attendees. Everyone is invited.
Brighton High School held a Saturday night banquet hosted by the Mothers of the boys and cheerleaders. Varsity letters went to John Burge Charles Lampen Roy Perkins Ray Ewell Willard Barnes George Gemmel Loren Cowie with reserve letters to Gilbert Merrill George Sweda Kenneth Greene.
The Birmingham High School senior class will present The Thirteenth Guest starring Ginger Rogers and Lyle Talbot at the school auditorium Friday evening with student musical performances. A small admission charge will be collected.
New London Grange plans a Thursday meeting featuring Elsie Sackett on Plants and Trees of this Region. The program will include vocal and instrumental music with St Patrick and Easter themes. A Witzlaben of Ford may present educational movies.
A bill proposes replacing the out of service Los Angeles airship with a construction cost up to 3 million dollars. Representative Sutphin of New Jersey introduced a similar measure offering either domestic construction or purchase abroad in exchange for American raw materials for a German built ship.
Council last night heard complaints from Councilwoman Anni Kennedy about unhealthful open foods in stores amid cold and flu season. Dr. G E French city health commissioner noted an ordinance exists to address such issues. Councilman Elmer Nelson cited vegetables left uncovered on Broad street sidewalks around 6 a.m.
Congressman Don Harter of Akron and other aviation-minded lawmakers welcomed Howard Hughes at a Capitol luncheon after Roosevelt presented Hughes the Harmon Trophy for 1936. Hughes, a noted motion picture producer and aviator, has set records for fast long distance flight, recently flying California to New York in under seven and a half hours.
Adcock Monumental Works was awarded the contract to build a granite sun dial memorial for Dr. A. J. Ingersoll of Mentor Ohio. The 16 by 3 foot Imperial Egyptian pink granite monument will stand on the Mentor High School lawn and be ready for Memorial Day dedication.
Robert Young and Ann Sothern star in a new comedy romance titled Dangerous Number opening tomorrow at the Capitol Theatre. The play promises light entertainment and a charming pairing as the central appeal for local audiences.
The Rivoli Theatre announces the next film Four Days Wonder starring Jeanne Dante. The mystery adventure comedy blends genres as it debuts tomorrow with showings announced by the theater.
The pilot described as one of the world’s greatest flyers achieved more than 350 miles an hour using an American built plane and motor. Harter notes the craft proves reliable for long-distance flights and cautions that health is kept by avoiding sins of omission as well as commission.
Representative Don W. Harter of Ohio introduces a bill in the House seeking an immediate appropriation of $500,000 to begin building an airship. He chairs the House Sub Committee on Aviation and urges action to jumpstart dirigible construction.
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