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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1937

Page

3

Girl Fires On Teacher After Low Grades at High School

Ramone Porter fired six shots at Miss Charlotte Kennedy in the Central High School corridor in Muskogee Oklahoma after receiving a D in journalism. The teacher escaped unharmed as the girl pursued her shouting for an apology. Porter was held in the city jail for investigation.

Muskogee Okla Ramone Porter Senck Charlotte Kennedy Central High School Ramona Miss Kennedy Bessie M. Huff Romona

Four Days Wonder at Rivoli Theatres

At the Rivoli Theatre a modern romantic comedy of errors titled Four Days Wonder stars Jeanne Dante, a new screen discovery, in a lively presentation.

Rivoli Theatre Jeanne Dante Screen Discovery

Marital Comedy Plays Capitol With Young and Sothern

The Capitol Theatre presents a lighthearted marital comedy starring Robert Young and Ann Sothern. The film features witty misunderstandings and domestic humor set against a bustling city backdrop.

Capitol Theatre Robert Young Ann Sothern

Speedy Driver Hit By Electric Eye in Atlantic City

Atlantic City reports a driver collided with an electric eye device on a famed seaside road. The incident highlights dangers for quick motorists and the ongoing caution by local authorities near tourist spots.

Atlantic City

New Roadside Speed Gauging Beams Demonstrated

Speed indicators shown before the American Association for the Advancement of Science alert drivers as their cars break light beams between two posts. If speeds exceed limits, chargers flash on the highway and police may pursue using the device.

American Association For the Advancement of Science

Judge dismisses assault charge against Auburn teacher

In Auburn Indiana Judge William P. Endicott dismissed an assault and battery charge against a local teacher accused by a boy’s parents after the teacher strapped the boy. The judge stated he favored punishment of unruly children in school and implied stricter discipline would reduce court trouble.

Auburn Ind William P. Endicott

Dr. E. J. Bond to Preach at La Porte Church Tonight

Carlisle notes Dr. E. J. Bond of First Methodist will deliver the sermon at 7 30 tonight as the second Lent service at La Porte M E church. Last night district superintendent V W Wagar spoke on Personal Happiness In Christian Living. Kappa Tau Sigma sang. services continue Thursday and Friday with Rev Thomas Hughes and Dr Edwin Kirby preaching respectively.

Thomas Hughes la Porte Columbia M. E Edwin Kirby

Radio Programs on Wednesday March 17 1937 WHK WGAR

Radio schedule lists programs and guests across stations WHK and WGAR for March 17 1937. Executives and entertainers include Manners Kitty Kelly Ma Pa Gogo DeLis Nino Martini Patti Chapin and the WPA Orchestra with bands and news segments throughout the evening. Public affairs segments and musical variety cover orchestras jazz and vaudeville styled acts.

L. Verne Tony Senna Bob Evans Kogen Kitty Kelly J. Johnson Pa Oliver Frank Buck Allen A. Merry-Go-Rd Bill Griffiths News of Youth Hall Band Kitty Kelly Poetic Melodies Gogo DeLis Rubinoff Martone Burns Allen Nino Martini Jes Dragonette WPA Orchestra Patti Chapin Goodman Pryor Nelsom

Smile Across Our Face As Misfortune Stays Cheerful

The piece celebrates a steadfast smile that endures amid troubles from worms to scorching irons. It notes the smile’s resilience on daily tasks and social warmth, citing Judd Mortimer Lewis in the Houston Post. A secondary bit presents a quick punchline dialogue about a wolf at the door.

Palm Beach Judd Mortimer Lewis Houston Post

Loud Town Criers Reunite In France Union

The town crier tradition in France faces renewal as veterans form a union demanding a headquarters with loudspeakers. Once the bell and fish horn announced news to twenty thousand criers, the idea now reaches Uncle Sam for potential adoption nationwide, though radio raises doubts about success.

France Uncle Sam

Community club and church events listed for Friday

Area lists numerous gatherings including scouts, alumni parties, Lenten services, banquets, bridge and quilt clubs, ladies aids, P T A meetings and St Patrick's Day activities across Avon Lake Carlisle Chatham Eaton Grafton Henriet ta Lagrange Litchfield New London Valley City Wakeman North Olmsted Oberlin Penfield Pittsfield and nearby towns with times from 1 p m to 8:30 p m and churches and halls named.

Avon Lake — Bay Park Hall Avon Lake P. m. Carlisle LaPorte M. E E. J. Bond Chatham Eaton Fidelis Walter Fishburn P. m. Grafton M. E P. m Henrietta H. B. Ryan Amherst Henrietta— Grange St. Patrick’s Lagrange— Gleaners Wakeman St. Mary's

Czecho-Slovakia Triples Grapefruit Purchases This Year

A dispatch reports Czecho-Slovakia is buying three times as much grapefruit this year as last. The note implies a shift in trade as consumer goods remain a focus amid domestic sales.

Czecho-Slovakia

California divorce grants custody of children and pets

A California court ruling awards a mother custody of her three children and four dogs in a divorce. The decision leaves the former husband with nothing tangible to remind him of their past life, aside from his conscience.

California

Busy Bee and Catfish Tale Sparks County Gossip

A reader recalls a tale from Lordstown involving Ed Manners who buys a dog after watching it point across a river to a catfish. The catfish later drowns after Ed’s pet drifts away, ending with a prompt to readers to share their own story from Sheppardstown West Virginia Register.

Alonzo Engle Ed Manners Bakerton Maryland Mr. Engle Sheppardstown W. Va

Community event notices from multiple Ohio towns

Local organizations list upcoming church services suppers and meetings. Carlisle hosts a covered dish supper at 7 30 p m with games. LaPorte M E Church holds a Lenten service at 7 30 led by Dr Kirby. FIELDS hosts Father Son banquet with Prof Roehm as speaker. Henrietta features an 8 p m Lenten service with Rev Green. Murray Ridge P T A observes Health Night at 8 p m. New London Halcyon Rebekah Lodge meets at I C O F Temple. South Ridge Community Club meets at 5 p m with a miscellaneous program. Valley City Moen s Club fish fry at 5 p m at Evangelical church. Wakeman Gibson Lodge meets at 7 30 p m. Pittsfield Men s Brotherhood last regular supper at 7 30 p m with Lonzo Green showing Kentucky film. Birmingham students show The Thirteenth Guest at the school auditorium. public invited.

Lottie Hilnect Brighton Ladies Aid Society Dean McClellan Carlisle LaPorte M. E Thomas Hughes Clarksfield Butler Road Club Velva Post Columbia —Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Congregational Church Richards Oberlin N. Ridgeville Friendship Club Glen Falkner P.T. A Townsend Club East Oberlin Pittsfield Pittsfield — Community Church Ladies Society Meets With Mrs. H. C. Stevens Valley City Emmanuel Evangelical Church Wakeman—— Booklub Milton Hurst Ilies Kirby Fields Frederick Roehm Baldwin-Wallace College Henrietta M. E L. S. Green Wellington Murray Ridge New London Halcyon Rebekah Lodge I. C. O. F. Temple South Ridge Moen‘s Cluo Evangelical Church

Pittsfield Men's Brotherhood Final Meeting at Church

Pittsfield will host the Men’s Brotherhood last regular meeting of the season at the Methodist church Friday at 7 30 p m Supper will be served The Rev Lonzo S Green pastor of the Wellington Methodist church will show moving pictures of the Kentucky Henderson Settlement and other travels All members urged to attend.

Pittsfield Methodist Church Lonzo S. Green Wellington Methodist Church Kentucky Henderson

80 Attend Baptist Dinner At Columbia

Approximately eighty persons attended the Baptist church Birthday Dinner at Town Hall in Columbia. Olmsted Falls visitors numbered about thirty. Tables reflected spring summer autumn and winter with Mrs Albaugh Piper Cartwright Stearns guiding. Irish stew dessert included ice cream and cake. Rev Olmsted led devotions with music and readings by local women.

Columbia Olmsted Falls The Baptist Church Gayle Albaugh Charles Piper Rolland Cartwright Milo Stearns Olmsted

Hubbard Weds Millersburg Girl in Dover Ceremony

Kathleen Lucille Scheetz daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Scheetz Millersburg Ohio married Joseph E Hubbard son of Edward E Hubbard New London Township Sunday March 14. Ceremony performed by Rev W J Bartels at the Methodist Church in Dover Ohio. Mrs Hubbard a Millersburg High School graduate now in Works Progress Administration Sandusky office. Mr Hubbard a New London High School graduate and Oberlin School of Commerce alumnus works as an auditor in the Huron county welfare department Norwalk.

New London Kathleen Lucille Scheetz E. A. Scheetz Millersburg Joseph E. Hubbard Edward E. Hubbard New London Township W. J. Bartels Methodist Church Dover

New London Seniors To Present The Patsy Play

New London High School senior class stages The Patsy by Barry Connors in the school auditorium on Friday night April 9. Miss Marjorie Peck directs with a full cast including Bill Harrington Robert Timmons Janet Rubler Grace Harrington Jean Marett Lucille Merrill Patricia Harrington Bill Caldwell Ark Gilbert Tony Anderson Lowell Nelson Sadie Buchanan Jean Coon Frances Patrick O Flaherty Glenn Springer Trip Busty Richard Farnsworth Hale Mc Claflin and Betty Ruizare serving as stage and advertising staff.

New London Patsy Barry Connors New London High School Marjorie Peck Bill Harrington Robert Timmons William Harrington Jean Marett Grace Harrington Lucille Merrill Patricia Harrington Janis Rubler Bill Caldwell Ark Gilbert Tony Anderson Lowell Nelson Sadie Buchanan

Columbia Garden Club Guests of Ridgeville

Eighteen members of the Columbia Garden Club visited Ridgeville Garden Club on Monday for a social and educational afternoon. Miss Bertha Dunham gave a talk on wild flowers illustrated with hand painted pictures. The group also toured Dietrick's greenhouse after tea.

Columbia Columbia Garden Club Ridgeville Garden Club Bertha Dunham Dietrick

Palm Sunday Sermon by Oberlin Professor at Pittsfield Church

Prof C H Hamilton of the Oberlin Theological Seminary will deliver the Palm Sunday sermon at 8 PM at the Community church in Pittsfield. He spoke here through the efforts of the Young People's League of Pittsfield.

Pittsfield C. H. Hamilton Oberlin Theological Seminary Hamilton Young People’s League of

Wimpy Club hosts bachelor dinner in New London

Eight members of the Wimpy Club gathered at the Humphrey Inn on Friday evening to honor Joseph Hubbard on his marriage to Miss Kathleen Scheétz of Millersburg. Hubbard was a popular member of the local younger set.

New London Humphrey Inn Joseph Hubbard Kathleen Scheétz Millersburg Hubbard

Mrs Norris Hosts Aurelia Norris and George Raiser

Mr and Mrs J H Norris Sr entertained on Sunday in honor of their daughter Aurelia and Mr George Raiser both of Wilberforce College. Covers for six included the Rev Charles Taiter J Murphy James V Stone and Miss Virginia Evege. Callers throughout the day were Miss Leatrice Horn Miss Minnie Zutton and Edward Beard.

New London J. H. Norris, Sr Aurelia George Raiser Wilberforce College Charles Taiter J. Murphy Baltimore Md James V. Stone Virginia Evege Leatrice Horn Ashland Minnie Zutton Edward Beard New Wondon

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