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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1938
Page
13
JIMMY FIDLER in Hollywood reports Hollywood stars attended the Paul Wright murder trial in force, seeking publicity, signing autographs, and giving opinions while a man faced life in prison. He notes the voyeuristic display contrasted with the gravity of the case and MOCKS the spectacle.
In Filmville rumors swirled about Gladys Swarthout expecting a baby after gossip claimed she bought nursery furniture. She denied it, revealing she rented her house to Arline Judge, whose newborn was in the hospital. A riot scene on Three Comrades filmed with 150 extras saw Robert Taylor amid the chaos, hair tousled and shirt torn.
A dense list of 1070 KC radio programs for Tuesday March 29 features Dick Tracy Terry Armusival Interlude News Sports Loweil Thomas Tah Amos Andy Varieties Fairies Let’s Pretend Pacemakers Entertainment and a suite of musical acts. Notables include Al Jolson Ed Robinson Ben Goodman Olph specific shows span 5:00 PM to late evening with multiple hosts and performances.
A 1938 McNaught Syndicate piece recalls Spencer Tracy noting the vindication of a beleaguered figure as Bob swings a crub. It compares Enrico Caruso’s career earnings, Nelson Eddy’s projected income, and Maxie Rosenbloom’s acting debut amid studio chatter. Rosenbloom doubts acting suits him.
Old Glory Grange 2215 held its regular meeting with good attendance on Thursday evening March 24. Communications were read thanking the Grange for the remembrance during a witness and reminders of the annual banquet at 7:30 at Eaton School. Alva Spicer was reported injured but recovering. Petfield Grange invited to present 3rd and 4th degrees at the next meeting April 8:30 p.m. Lodenia Foster, Mrs Phalen and Cora Holcomb named lunch committee. Old Glory conferred the 1st and 2nd degrees on two candidates. Mrs Stranahan won the prize and Alice Worilner lost the sugar. Juvenile Grange met with Hazel Amsbury presiding.
Suburban calendar items list various local meetings and activities across Eaton Avon Lake Carlisle Pittsfield West Ridge LaGrange Belden Grafton Fields and other communities. Activities include orchestra and choir practices lectures Scout meetings church events and club gatherings with times ranging from 7 30 p m to 8 p m and venues at Grange Halls parsonages churches and homes.
The A and E Club was hosted by Mr and Mrs Thom as Schneider on a Saturday evening. After an evening of cards prizes were awarded to Mrs Harry Alten, Walter McAllister, Mrs Harold Stang, and Thomas Schneider.
Los Angeles authorities tested a tale about a beetle found in Amarillo Texas jail that allegedly smuggled cigarets and matches to a solitary prisoner when he whistled. They tried the method to see if the bug could bring in the contraband and confirmed it could be done.
The Meravon Club of Avon School enjoyed a show in Elyria Friday afternoon. The Home Economics Class hosted a tea for eighteen mothers at the school Friday afternoon. Committees for commencement were announced including Theme, Caps and Gowns, Program, Seating, Decoration, Distinction Day, and Trip. The Senior Class play, Fixing It For Father, will be performed April 29. The Baptist Church prayer meeting and Bible study occur Thursday evening with Miss Emma Handler leading, followed by a church business meeting.
The Lake Avenue adult Bible Class will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Croskey on Friday evening April 1 at 8 o clock. Mrs. John Gil will be a co host. Dr E Taylor Sr and Mrs R H Miller committee. The play Where Is Grandma was to be presented by the North Elyria Grange at the Grange Hall Wednesday eve. The event is postponed due to a death in the family. Air and Mrs E D Adams entertained Sunday in honor of Mr Adams mother Helen Adams on her ninety third birthday. Guests included Mrs Helen Adams two nephews Mr and Mrs Alvin Morley of Beloit Ohio Mr and Mrs Carl Morley of Huntsburg Ohio her brother Douglas W Morley of North Kingsville Ohio and the host and hostess and son Alton and the guest of honor Mrs Helen Adams
A Saturday afternoon celebration honored Evelyn Kukotyla's tenth birthday with friends Nancy Brown Lillian Starkey Evelyn Jabbusch LaVette Schmitkens Alvin Friedenstein Mary Kokai and Doris Dellefield attending. the event showcased a cheerful small gathering.
Senator William Borah, head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, warned that democratic survival depends on solving America's economic ills rather than forming alliances. He said unemployment threatens democracy more than fleets, arguing cures for poverty are essential to resist fascism and communism.
Social circle guests gathered Sunday at the Miller home for a surprise birthday party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Snyder Mrs Lydia Mueller Ernest Gottachling of Cleveland Irene Switz of Elyria and the Millers children Clyde Richard Dale and Ruby. Additional visits came from Mr and Mrs Harolds and children at the Whitney Grills home in Fremont. Frank Stone and wife joined supper guests at the Provuznik home in Olmsted Falls. Croskeys and daughter Marilyn visited relatives in Killbuck. Elyria Township Mothersingers canceled Monday meeting due to director Mrs L C Heckok illness.
Jose F. Medeirus of Memphis recalls losing a large ruby ring while driving near Detroit three years ago. He recently found the ring buried in grease at the foot of the emergency brake in his car while cleaning, after it slipped through a hole in the floor.
Kansas City voters decide today whether the Democratic organization led by Thomas J. Pendergast and dubbed the Middle West's Little Tammany Hall will remain in power for another four years. The machine has run Kansas City for 12 years and faces a coalition opposition. The mayoral post, eight council seats, and two municipal judgeships are at stake.
Television review notes Theatres present The Experiences of an American college boy in an English university depicted in A Yank at Oxford. Robert Taylor stars as the lead in the Capitol Theatre showing the film with its light comedy and campus scenes.
In Lincoln theater, Jeanette MacDonald and Allan Jones star in The Firefly a romantic magical spectacle now showing. In Spezia Italy a naval officer Lt Nosari claims a 20 foot deep sea dive in a new diving suit developed by an Italian inventor.
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