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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1940

Page

14

Hollywood gossip and schedule notes cross paths in May

Hollywood chatter covers Joan Crawford postponing Hawaii for New York, Arline Judge marriage rumors denied, Lee and others tangled with alleged Hollywood hoaxes. Jimmy Stewart ends WB stint, Vic Lester wedding planned, Margaret Lindsay and Bill Lundigan visit Las Vegas, Florida town glamour ratings noted.

Hollywood Joan Crawford Hawaii Mary Jack Benny Livingstone Arline Hook Lee

Hollywood Parades and Promises in a Dizzy World

The column blends gossip from Hollywood with wild rumors about Lichty Ameche and Encino mayors. It spots Carl Szemmie Jr and Mary Rogers, Eddie Quillan casting, and Fritz Lang delighting in his six gun prize. Also notes Harpo Marx humor and Miriam Hopkins wealth tricks.

Don Ameche Encino Carl Szemmie, Jr Mary Rogers Helen Fortesque Reynolds Ivan Goff Eddie Quillan Vic McLaglen Fresno Maureen O'Hara Florence RKO Ireland

Radio Programs and News Names From Aoe 4700 Segment

Readable fragments list a variety of radio program titles and personalities such as Dr I H Middleman Orphan Annie Lone Ranger True or False Hedda Hopper Paul Sullivan World Today Andora Baseball George Biondie How Shelton and H S News featuring talks interludes and weather or world updates. The text resembles a radio schedule or program log with multiple show names and hosts.

Hedda Hopper Paul Sullivan World Today Andora Baseball Catl George Biondie

Nightlife notes from Glendale and Hollywood buzz

Glendale Civic Auditorium and Earl Carroll's host a gala round of stars including Charlie Chaplin Marlene Dietrich and Alice Faye. Loud chatter about engagements birthdays and previews fills the venues as stars mingle with directors and fans in a lively, celebrity packed scene.

Glendale Civic Auditorum Charlie Chaplin Marlene Dietrich Tim Durant Gloria Dickson Ralph Murphy Alice Faye Sandy” Cummings the Sphinx Earl Carroll

Avon Council Meets Sets Road Work Supplies

Regular village council meeting at Town Hall on Thursday evening in May. Minutes read and bills approved. Supplies ordered for road work. Council applied to the state traffic commission for a traffic light at the junction of 254 and 76. Routine business conducted.

Avon State Traffic Commission

Research Club Meeting At Mrs Taylor Smith Home

The Research club met at Mrs. Taylor Smith's home Friday afternoon for an entertainment lecture on Bal.

Cleveland club wraps year with luncheon and speaker

The Lads and the singing of ballads by a Cleveland college professor marked a year end event. Mrs Frank Ayers of Lorain, president of Women’s clubs of Northeastern Ohio, gave a speech at the gathering. The club will conclude its successful year with a luncheon at Bill Neu man’s in Cleveland this week.

Cleveland Frank Ayers Lorain Women’s Clubs Ohio Bill Neuman

Gough Family Attends Rural Mail Carriers Fish Fry

Mr and Mrs Ira Gough and daughter Doris attended a fish fry sponsored by the Rural Mail Carriers at Columbia. Mr and Mrs G L Jenkins visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Lyons of Eaton Sunday afternoon. Visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs I C Gough Sunday were Mr and Mrs Evan Roller Miss Lois Roller and Robert Wenderoth of Columbiana.

Ira Gough Doris Columbia G. L Jenkins Jack Lyons Eaton I. C. Gough Evan Roller Lois Roller Robert Wenderoth Columbiana

Wickens for County Commissioner in Alabama Republican Primary

Voters are urged to support E. Wickens in the upcoming Republican primary for County Commissioner on Tuesday. The notice emphasizes party affiliation and election timing.

AL. Wickens

Accident at North Main Street causes double rollover

George Binn and Miss Mary Burroughs of Akron coming from the north avoided a speeding car on North Main Street Wellington when their vehicle turned short at the curve near the Wellington Creamery and rolled twice into a ditch. They were treated at the clinic with minor injuries and later discharged. Mrs. Jennie Rice of Celevalnd stopped to assist and transport them to the clinic.

George Binn Mary Burroughs Akron North Main Street Wellington Wellington Creamery Binn Miss Burroughs Jennie Rice Celevalnd

Callers on Mary Knapp List Names and Places

Last week visitors to the Bert Knapp home included Miss Marion Sutliff of Youngstown Lucius Mills Reverend M D Griffin of Cleveland and Miss Margaret Roe plus Miss Jennie Rice of Cleveland Mrs Harry Gawn and Mrs Ruth Shultz of Lorain Mr and Mrs Sherlock Wadsworth and family of Rocky River and Mr and Mrs G A Hawk of Dayton.

Mary Knapp Bert Knapp Marion Sutliff Youngstown Lucius Mills M. D Griffin Cleveland Margaret Roe Jennie Rice Harry Gawn Ruth Shultz Lorain Sherlock Wadsworth Rocky River G. A. Hawk Dayton

Orrville boy Dickie Carter breaks collar bone

Dickie Carter son of Rev Paul Carter of Orrville broke his collar bone last week. Rev Carter formerly served as pastor of the Wellington Methodist church.

Dickie Carter Paul Carter Orrville Rev Carter Wellington

Pfeiffers Attend Miss Naramore Funeral in Wooster

Mr and Mrs T M Pfeiffer attended the funeral of Miss Margaret Naramore in Wooster on Saturday. Miss Naramore lived with her brother Rev J W Naramore, former pastor of the local Methodist church. Rev Naramore has moved to New York to make his home after retirement and was their guest last Friday and Saturday.

T. M Pfeiffer Margaret Naramore Wooster Miss Naramore J. W. Naramore Naramore New York Pfeiffers

Special Methodist Ladies Meeting to Hear Mrs Hamilton

A noon meeting of the Methodist Ladies Aid and Missionary society will be held at the church Thursday afternoon May 16. Mrs Hamilton of Oberlin, longtime China missionary, will speak on Religion Begins in the Home. Friends and members are invited to attend.

Methodist Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Societies Hamilton Oberlin China

Local Family Visits and New Baby Noted

Memorial notes list weekend visits by Mr and Mrs James Matthews Elyma to her parents Mr and Mrs John Conklin. A daughter Barbara Jean Wright born to Mr and Mrs Franklin Wright. The Wadsworths from Rocky River visited relatives including Nellie Detrick Anna Hannum and Loren Wadsworth. Mrs Harry L Allen stayed in Lorain visiting Mrs E R Finkel and Dr E H Rickert and family from Detroit hosted. Mrs W I Ogiesbee hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering of Mrs W I Ogiesbee’s guests.

James Matthews Elyma John Conklin Barbara Jean Wright Franklin Wright Sherlock Wadsworth Rocky River Nellie Detrick Anna Hannum Loren Wadsworth Taylor Street Harry L Allen Lorain E. R. Finkel Finkel E H. Rickert Family Detroit Mich

Local News Briefs Highlight Socials and Upcoming Leagues

Community events include a dessert served by Mrs Oglesbee and prize awards to Mrs Edward Hughes Mrs Richard Waters and Mrs A L Peaboy. A collision on South Main between a Graeflin Bakery truck and Arnold Kiplinger’s car caused damage but no injuries. Wellington votes on a 1.5 mill levy for two years to fund sewage and WPA projects, plus stadium repairs. Recreation League teams draft contracts by May 13 with umpire and manager meetings set May 15. Softball rules discussions and girls league signups planned mid May with W J Evans aiding director Norman Forbush.

Bers Oglesbee Forest Mohrman Pittsfield Edward Hughes Richard Waters A. L. Peaboy Graeflin Bakery Arnold Kiplinger South Main Street Fred Greetham First Baptist Church Chester Egim Mary Short Elyria Eglin F C Wiles Forest Daron Ruggles Ohio Daron Andy Dobay Here Ari Knoulton North Main Street Cleveland Wellington Village Sterling Foundry Emi Recreation League Kroger Grocery Wellington Oils Cleveland Steel Penfield Recreation League Softball Commission Recreation Recreation Club W. J Evans Norman Forbush

Rochester 4 H Club News Spotlight

Rochester girls 4 H club features community activities and updates from a local youth group. Members meet regularly to plan projects, share progress, and engage with area families and sponsors.

NEWS Rochester

The House Across the Bay At Rivoli Theatre

A crime story with fresh angles is presented at the new Rivoli Theatre, now showing at At The Theatres.

Rivoli Angies

Brent and Oberon Star in Till We Meet Again at Capitol

Capitol Theatre screens Till We Meet Again starring Brent Oberon and O'Brien. In a school meeting with councillor Mrs Mildred Rowland, four teen girls formed the Happy Workers 4-H club naming Leona Rebe president and appointing Lela Conkin Mary Williams and Wilda Jewett to assist. Sewing chosen as summer project with weekly Thursday sessions 1 30 to 3.

George Brent Merle Oberon Pat O’brien Capitol Theatre Mildred Rowland Leona Rebe Lela Conkin Mary Williams Wilda Jewett Happy Workers

Mizpah Class Meets At Knapp Home For June Plans

The Mizpah class of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Edith Knapp’s home with nine members present. Due to the president’s absence, the vice president presided. Mrs. Elizabeth Chamberlain led devotions and the business meeting followed. The Book of Habakkuk was read in full. June’s meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Isabel Jewett in Lorain. Refreshments included jello, wafers, cookies and coffee.

Wellington Ohio Lillywoody Rebekah Lodge Herrick Auditorium Richard Avery Russell Jameyson Roy Cooley Mary Ellen Holfihan A. W. Shields Shields L. F Baker Archer Dorothy Madro Kaih- Yeen Boner Madro Marie Adler Linda Lee Karl John Olsen Mary Jane Brouse Russell Jameyrson Ethryn Newberger Alan Carter Donald Brenner Mark Manning Merle Baumgardner Walter Hyde Wade Methodist Church Edith Knapp Knapp Elizabeth Chamberlain Isabel Jewett Lorain

Eighth Grade Class to Graduate at Local School

The list includes Leona Riebe Dick Liv ermore Lela Conklin Welden Eaton Dale Eaton and Russell Ward as students finishing eighth grade this year. The school calendar shows classes end Friday May 17.

Leona Riebe Dick Livermore Lela Conklin Welden Eaton Dale Eaton Russell Ward

Village Council Reviews Drainage Ditch Project

The village council met Monday night with full member attendance and discussed drainage ditches through the village. The matter was left to homeowners to complete, with the village having completed its portion of the work.

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