Hollywood gossip on beauty rules and stars past and present
Jimmie Fidler notes Hollywood obsession with fixed beauty standards and lists examples from Mary Pickford to Mae West. He mocks rigid measurements while praising how imperfections can spark charisma. The column also jams in quick backstage vignettes about Miriam Hopkins, Nancy Kelly, and Mae West on set.
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Hollywood
Jimmie Fidler
Mary Pickford
Greta Garbo
Gloria Swanson
Norma Shearer
Corinne Griffith
Alice Faye
Sonja Henie
Mae West
Nancy Kelly
Nancy
Victor McLaglen
Leon G. Turreu
G-Manning
Sam
Bing Crosby
Crosby
Ann Sheridan
Irene Dunne
Adolphe Menjou
Martha Raye
Constance Bennett
Andy Devine
Miriam Hopkins
Warner Brothers
Miriam
Sheffield Council Debates Addressing Buildings in Village
Sheffield Lake Village trustees discussed numbering homes and business properties during last night's meeting. The council approved the ordinance and voted to hire a man to work with a representative of the Ohio.
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Sheffield
Sheffield Lake Village
Ohio
Pink jersey dress evoked by Norma Shearer recall
A visitor recalls wanting to see the pink jersey dress Norma Shearer wore in Idiot's Delight as she declines meetings with famous sert. The scene is set aboard a sight-seer's visit, with reflective chatter on fashion and significance.
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MGM
Norma Shearer
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Village council mulls grounds beautification and bus service stoppage
Public Service Co. to finish project in two weeks while council discusses grounds improvements at village hall and sanitary upgrades. A Lorain Bus Co. dispute prompts conference with officials to study service halt between Sheffield Lake and Lorain starting Sunday. Committee to review trailer and tourist camp ordinance set for March 25. Ohio Fuel and Gas seeks a 25 year gas franchise, with mains to Root Road to Lake Breeze Road, but no action taken.
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Public Service Co
C. W. King
Ohio Fuel and Gas Company
Root Road
Stop 86
Lake Breeze Road
North Elyria Grange Holds Meeting With Programs and Plans
The North Elyria Subordinate Grange met at the Grange Hall with 22 members and a threen supper. Two new candidates were balloted, officers banquet set for March 29 in Amherst, and April 20 discussed for hall shingling. Upcoming traveling programs shifted to April 13 and 18 with Amherst and Henriet ta Grange. Acknowledgment given to Earl Reisinger for a donated American flag.
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North Elvria
Grange
Grange Hall
Don Gibbons
Tom Strickler
Amherst
Wellington Grange
North Elyria
Henrietta Grange
Earl Reisinger
Avon
Frank Provoznik
Louis Vagard
Brighton
Alfred Lamb
Lews Vagard
R. E Taylor
Frank Mason
The
Cleveland
William Behnke
Ridgeville
North
Radio Programs Saturday March 25 Listings
Radio schedule excerpt lists shows across WAM WHK WGAR and WCLE for Saturday and Sunday March 25 26 1949. Programs include news music sports hour and variety segments with multiple hosts and time blocks across stations. The passage ends noting a Juvenile Grange meeting and upcoming April 13 date.
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E Hawkins
Fa Paul
Bitoe
Franklin Lewis
Sam
Sid Angora
Gene Erwin
Heligien Ih
Sam Watkins
Israel
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Joe E Brown
Tiside of
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Jehan
Red Foley Air Assoc
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Gene Sullivan
NBC Symphony
Basie
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Paul Lisdoid
H. Basse
Tae Wtam
WHE
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Ar Siodorsan
Peerless Tria
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Cloister
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Prague
Jubilee Choir
Animal News
Tom Terr
Jordan
Mission
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Caech Hour
Helen Wreant
Melo
Alice Remsen
Old Stone
Chris
Dr. Courboin P.M
Lerud
Rt Amer
World Capitol Dome
Kent State
Barry Mcinley
Rabbi Brickner
Cassidy
Museum of Art
Armco Band
Philharmon
Shaner
Bob Decker
Coughiis
Taga
Uncle Exra
St. Louis Blues
Musile
Oe Ross
Pioneer Amer
Ben Bernie
Charles Sears
Red Cross
Catholic Hour
Life Stories
Silver Theater
So John's
Tale of Today
Hollywood
Jack Benny
Holly
Charlie McCarths
West
Voice of Ohio
Ewing
Playhouse Sun
Alusi Walt
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Dr. Hob. Benchiego
Cheelio Hermit
Press News
Gally
Orch
H. V. Kaltenb
Nelson
Breese
Bleyer
Sweden's 1938 crop value excluding sugar beets
Sweden reported total crops excluding sugar beets valued at 261 million 485 thousand dollars for 1938, reflecting agricultural output and economic measurements used in national accounting.
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Sweden
Henrietta Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Lamverymyer Home
The Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical church met at the home of Mrs. Ernest Lamverymyer on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Harold Coates attending.
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Henrietta
Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical Church
Ernest Lamverymyer
Harold Coates
Misleading Ad Letter Gets Mixed Up In syrup firm mail
A misdated letter to a corn syrup manufacturer contains a bizarre claim about murder odds in New York versus London. It also references a motor instructor named Frank Zupa of New York City who pleaded guilty to his third traffic offense and a court clerk handling a $10 fine.
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New York
London
Frank Zupa
New York City
Upa
Weathered humor and a traffic fine from Kansas City
A Kansas City note reports a $25 fine for abusive language toward a traffic policeman. The piece weaves jokes about umbrellas, colds, artists, and the woes of a leaky roof with a waiter’s quip about waiting for the other half of a duck.
St Patrick’s Day Service Highlighted by Hostesses at Flat Rock
An afternoon of sewing for the Flat Rock orphanage preceded a business meeting led by Mrs. Jesse Portman who opened with a song. Mrs. Frank Kelble led devotionals as 15 members and guests gathered, with green and white decor, and refreshments served. Guests included Mrs. Homer Cox with baby and others from Oberlin and Birmingham.
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Flat Rock
Jesse Portman
Assembly
Frank Kelble
Homer Cox
Baby
Oberlin
Herman
Birmingham
A. J. Clemon
Ladies Host Bridge Tea in Birmingham Home
Mrs J W Ross welcomed Mrs Earl Kendeigh Mrs Otto Knoble Mrs Clifton McDowell Mrs J R Lees Mrs Charles Cook Mrs Harry Myer and Mrs Ernest Lamvermyer for an afternoon of bridge at her Birmingham home Two tables were in play and refreshments were served Mr and Mrs Carl Doane and son Albert Lorain visited the Portman home Carl Reusser of Cleveland spent the evening in town
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Earl Kendeigh
Otto Knoble
Clifton McDowell
J. R. Lees
Charles Cook
Harry Myer
Ernest Lamvermyer
J. W. Ross
Birmingham
Carl Doane
Albert
Lorain
Jesse Portman
Carl Reusser
Cleveland
Old Glory Grange Holds Meeting at Hall
Old Glory Grange held its regular meeting on March 23 in the Grange Hall with Worthy Master Willmot Long presiding. Five officers were absent while seven ladies and six men attended. prizes were awarded in the penny match and door contests. The Lecturer presented a program including a two minute talk on member return, a piano solo, a charade, and a ladies versus men contest. a dining room reception followed. They plan to meet again April 12 at the hall.
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Old Glory Grange
Grange Hall
Willmot Long
Aubrey Kelner
Sis
Don. Swartz
Harold Cooper
Bessie Sigsbey
Wilmot Long
Long
Grange
Weekend social notes at local homes
Mr and Mrs Albert Reusser hosted weekend guests. Mr and Mrs L C Bates visited the Court home Thursday. Dwight Page of Wellington joined O C Sanders for supper. Carl Schuster from Rugby stayed with sister Mrs Seymour Leumbach. Maurine Catlin and Albert Johansen visited Ashland with Mr and Mrs P M Wallace. George Hartman of Palmira Michigan visited Lou Delefield's family. Gottlieb Buchs from Oberlin was guest of sister Mrs Katie Weidman. Silas Buchs and Wilma visited in the evening. Mrs John Ives and son Harold from Oberlin spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Adam Horn.
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Albert Reusser
L. C. Bates
Wallace Court
Dwight Page
Wellington
O. C. Sanders
Carl Schuster
Rugby
Seymour Leumbach
Maurine Catlin
Albert Johansen
Ashland
Faculty Play Postponed for One Week
A three act comedy The Absent minded Professor has been postponed to March 31 and April 1 in the school building evenings. The change delays the original dates and schedules a new presentation window.
Local residents visit and stay connected in Oberlin and nearby towns
Dwight Page and Carl Dudley called on Wallace Court Friday afternoon. Oberlin residents Paul Court and family were evening visitors. Delefield family from Elyria hosted Friday evening at their home. Court siblings stayed in Cleveland to tend Arthur Court ill with pneumonia. Various calls and visits by Ridgeville, Brownhelm, Lakewood, and Oberlin residents marked the weekend community activity.
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Dwight Page
Wellington
Carl Dudley
Oberlin
Wallace Court
Paul Court
John Delefield
Laura
Harold
Douglas
Elyria
Delefield
Charles Court
Cleveland
Elmer Merchant
Vern Andrews
Cammuller
Ridgeville
Ernest Lamvermyer
Chauncey Currier
Harvey Born
Mary Ladrach
Melvin Niggle
Brownhelm
Buddy Adler
Bowling Green College
Conrad Adler
Hubert Kendeigh
Lakewood
Ella Kendeigh
Ruth Portman
Earl Kendeigh
Yes My Darling Daughter Opens at Rivioli Theatre
At Theatres Priscilla Lane, Jeffrey Lynn and Roland Young star in the film version of a Broadway comedy hitting the new Rivioli Theatre this Sunday.
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Priscilla Lane
Jeffrey Lynn
Roland Young
Daughter
New Rivioli Theatre
Gene Autry Western Opens Sunday at Lincoln Theatre
The Man from Music Mountain stars Gene Autry and opens Sunday at the Lincoln Theatre. Described as a Western that stands apart, the film promises action and song set choices for fans.
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Gene Autry
Lincoln
Music Mountain
Lincoln Theatre
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