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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1940

Page

4

Fidler compares Darnell and Durbin on rising careers

Hollywood writer Jimmie Fidler contrasts Linda Darnell and Deanna Durbin. He notes Durbin rises with natural adolescence and growing skill, while Darnell is pushed toward precocious maturity by studio tactics. He argues Durbin’s age aligns with her on screen persona, aiding audience believability.

Washington, D.C Linda Darnell Deanna Durbin Deanna Acress Jimmie Fidler Linda 20Th Century-Fox Golconda Jtwovide Fidler

Star gossip and film notes swirl in chaotic column

Tidbits from Hollywood include plans by Lidity to stage Graeco Roman trek from Cairo to the Cape with Wallace and Noah Beery, Notre Dame faculty aiding Knute Rockne, Pat Knowles selling an International Air Scouts plan in Washington, Jane Withers moving into a private apartment atop her parents’ house, and Errol Flynn shedding pounds for The Sea Hawk. Also: Linda Darnell urged for mature roles, Read ers’ Digest bias mocked, and various marriages, stage gigs, and health updates pepper the page.

Wallace Noah Beery Cairo Cape John J. Cavanaugh Eugene Burke Notre Dame Knute Rockne Ana Sheridan Pat Knowles Washington International Air Scouts Organization Jane Withers Tony Martin Sandy Cummings Alice Faye Dick Forans Medicos Patricia Morison Peter Lind Hayes Jenny Lind Errol Flynn Vine Street Maxie Rosenbloom

Suburban Calendar Highlights Local Events Tonight and Friday

Community clubs and youth groups across Grafton, North Olmsted, Sheffield, New London, and surrounding towns host social events tonight and Friday. Granges, churches, and lodges present dances, card parties, suppers, and talent programs featuring local families, volunteers, and entertainers. Public invited. check each venue for times.

Grafton — Parent-Teachers Association Grafton Young Peoples George Edwards Lake Avenue North Elyria Grange NEW London New London Grange Grange Hall North Olmsted — Rouples Klub Ridgeville Townsend Town Hall Townsend Youth Caravan of Cleveland Sheffield Community Child Welfare Club Brookside Carlisle East Carlisle East Carlisle Community Club

Birthday Club Meeting Honoring Mrs Haynes in LaGrange

Mr and Mrs Edward Haynes hosted the Birthday Club in LaGrange to honor Mrs Haynes birthday with all members present and guests Mr and Mrs Carl Gott from Wellington attending. A chow mein dinner was served to twenty one guests.

Birthday Club Lagrange Edward Haynes Carl Gott Wellington

Quiet West Salem wedding links families and friends

The wedding of Jane Myers to John Holcomb Jr took place Saturday March 23 at 3 PM at the Myers home in West Salem. Rev Krisher officiated in a single ring ceremony with close family present. Attendants included Georgene Aish. best man Howard Rising. The couple will live in LaGrange.

Frank Myers West Salem Jane John Holcomb, Jr John P. Holcomb LaGrange R. A. Krisher Calvary Evangelical Church Wagner Catherine Rickel Georgene Aish Olmstead Falls Howard Rising

Eschtruth Family Attends Golden Wedding in Amherst

Vincent briefs report a large gathering for the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Date of Amherst, with Mr. and Mrs. Eschtruth and relatives present. Mrs. Jesse Mahan returns home after serving as substitute third grade teacher at Lake Avenue School for Miss Marguerite Goodwin, who is ill but back at school Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schroeder of Birmingham were among visitors.

Harlan Sharr Sterling Carlton Adams Ernest Bendernagle Egbert Hastings Margaret Moss Elyria Betty Holcomb Bowl Green University Darius Holcomb Wayne Aldrich Ashland College George Foster Medina Bert Kinsley Belden Coleman House Church Street James Nichols J. H. Nichols Parma Julius H. Wilcox Hugh Kane Jack Gibson Lakewood Williard’ Johnson New York City Washington, D. C Vincent Frank Eschtruth Donald Eschtruth E. A. White Eschtruth Julius Date Amherst Jesse Mahan Lake Avenue School Marguerite Goodwin

Revival to Start at First Methodist in Wellington

Revival meetings begin at the First Methodist church in Wellington on Sunday evening March 31. Rev Lorra S Green, pastor, will deliver the messages with cordial invitation extended to the public.

Wellington First Methodist Lorra S. Green

Easter Services at Penfield Congregational Church

Easter services were held at the Penfield Congregational church with offertory by Mrs. Miller and a sermon by Rev. Weyrick. Violin and piano solos were performed by Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Eglin, Edith Jean Sacy sang with Mrs. Sacy at the piano, and Easter hymns were led by Mrs. Levi Smith, Mrs. Eglin, and the Young Peoples classes directed by several local ladies. Grange notes announce a card party and sugar eat on April 2 at the Grange hall with the next meeting April 3. Old Timers met March 23 in Wellington with pinochle prizes and refreshments.

Penfield Congregational Miller Weyrick Frank Knowles Harmon Sheldon Grange Penfield Grange Grange Hall The Old Timers Club Lee Hite Wellington Victor Herrick Carl Buell Stentz

Vermilion Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding

Me and Mrs A W Ladrach of Vermilion mark fifty years of marriage with a March 31 reception at the Trinters home. They wed in Henrietta by Rev Christian Bauman and once ran a cheese factory in Axtel before retiring to farm life. Four children and five grandchildren attend, alongside a list of Easter visiting relatives and a Penfield junior class dance on April 5.

A. W. Ladrach Vermilion William Trinter Henrietta Christian Bauman Ladrach Axtel Tuscarawas County Maurice Hammond Ennsburg Falls Vermont Roland Milton Ladrach Cleveland Earl Ladrach George Bowman Brunswick Charles Slater Fred Rollin Josephine Warren Rollin Glen Rollin Huntington Lyndon Jones Carol Bellevue Lewis Jones Lynn Myers Alice Myers Richard Myers J. F. Stirzaker Ely Tia Walter Gregg E. E. Minkler Congregational Church Lillian DeFields Lodi

Gone With the Wind at Rivoli Theatre

The Rivoli Theatre screens Gone With the Wind hailed as the greatest picture ever made. Margaret Mitchell’s story comes alive on screen with vivid Technicolor and strong performances across the cast.

New Rivoli Theatre Margaret Mitchell

Seventeen Opens Today At Capitol Theatre

A modernized remake of Booth Tarkington’s story of adolescence opens today at the Capitol Theatre. The production at Capitol marks a fresh interpretation of the classic coming of age tale with updated elements.

Booth Tarkington Capitol Theatre

Special Show For Children Announced

A special showing of The Blue bir for children is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Capitol Theatre. Each child attending will receive a candy bar.

Shirley Temple Capitol Theatre

Doctor's Formula Promises Bile Flow To Relieve Constipation

An ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy to stimulate bile flow and improve digestion and elimination. It claims morning energy improvements and relief from constipation, urging readers to buy a box for 15 cents at local drugstores.

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