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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1940
Page
9
Hollywood May 14 A nationally publicized star writes that he and his wife adopted a baby and wish to shield the child from being labeled as different. They request the press to avoid identifying the boy as adopted in future mentions or photos.
A column blends criticism of caption writers and Hollywood behavior with mentions of Mary Martin and Richard Halliday, the elopement of a couple, wedding rings, and up to date chatter about George Brent Miliza Korjus Clark Gable Carole Lombard Anita Louise Robert Taylor John Payne Leslie Howard and Alan Baldwin at Metro. It notes contract releases and witty asides about industry habits and fashion.
A dense listing of programs across WTAM and partner stations for Tuesday May 14 features Abner, Malcolm Clarke, Paul Barron, Lowell Thomas, and multiple hourly blocks of news, music, and soap operas. Highlights include The World Today, Fibber McGee and Molly, Edgar Guest and Amos n’ Andy, with Ted Fio Rito, Fred Waring, and Nat King Cole era tunes woven between dramatic serials and variety hours. The schedule spans morning to late night, noting sports updates, local notices, and program changes.
Theatre owners resist Jimmy Roosevelt features to block slot machines. Disney mulls Don Quixote as next project. Linda Darnell offered portrait for Sunset High Dallas. Vera Steadman promotes Chalet restaurant chain. Beth Hughes declines Clifford Breeks stock roles. Sonita Home cleared for Passport to Love filming after illness. Groucho Marx postcards hint at Pirats Den crowd behavior.
Community listings for Columbia, Grafton, Lake Avenue, and surrounding areas show P T A, church groups, Grange, and 4-H club events. Guest speaker Prof Reehm of Baldwin Wallace College. pot luck supper. amateur show. and various meetings scheduled for Tuesday evening with start times from 5 20 to 8 00 p m.
Local church gatherings, club meetings, and commencement plans are listed across Avon Lake, Avon, La Grange, North Olmsted, Penfield, Pittsfield, Carlisle, Grafton, Lagrange, Litchfield, and surrounding areas. Events include dinners, dances, baptists services, Mother's Day activities, and high school commencements with dates and locations noted.
The Northern Draft Horse Association field day and picnic will be at Wellington Fair Grounds on Sunday June 30 with a horseman's tour planned in June. The Rev James A McFadden will administer Confirmation at Wellington St Patrick's church for a class of 45. LaDonnaills is new president of the 4 H Senior Willing Workers. officers include Dorothy Lowther Wanda Jordan secretary Phyllis Jordan and Margaret Jenks as news reporter. The Woman's Afternoon Club donated 25 to Herrick Library for new books. Mrs Daniel Shepard and daughter Judy visit her mother Mrs Frank Cox. Dr Robert Gregg of Pittsburgh among Carnegie Tech Institute faculty chosen to represent at the Pan American Scientific Congress in Washington DC. Wellington hosts Le Pont club of Elyria. 4 H Radio club holds a Wiener roast with initiation. Odette Club meets with Mrs J P Rogers. Mrs Arthur Kepler hosts Five Hundred club. Guest Night by Wellington Garden Club features F D Johnson of Cleveland. Hamlin Woman's Relief Corps referenced.
Eaton 1939 40 PTA meeting at the school house elected Leon Kennedy as president Mrs Walter Fishburn first vice president W E Kessler second vice president Mrs John Rule secretary and Frank Hales treasurer A musical program drew an enthusiastic crowd and refreshments followed.
Mr and Mrs Louis Ward hosted a family party Monday night for their son Tommy's first birthday anniversary. Attendees included great grandparents Mr and Mrs Charlies Strickland grand parents Mr and Mrs Walter Cornish and Mr and Mrs Leon Ward uncles and aunts Mr and Mrs Walter Redman and Miss Mallan Ward and Mr Lee Terrell plus Donald. Ice cream and single candles on birthday cakes were served and gifts showered on Tommy. Mayme Cornish unable to attend due to three weeks in Chicago returning Saturday night.
Fire crews were dispatched to 224 Cleveland Street yesterday afternoon for a basement fire caused by a kettle on a hot plate. After ventilating the first and second floors and turning off the gas, occupants on the first floor were not home. Minutes later a second alarm sent a crew to 512 Dewey Avenue where a Dimick car caught fire from a short circuit. The owner moved the car outside and extinguished flames with a garden hose.
Edmund Lowe and Margaret Lindsay star in the murder mystery Honey Moon Deferred showing Wednesday at the Capitol Theatre.
May Robson and Harry Davenport head a sprightly duo in the mystery comedy Granny Gets Your Gun at the Rivoli Theatre. The show opens Wednesday with lively, humorous vibes and strong character turns.
An advertisement touts 225e Udga Tablets to relieve stomach ulcers indigestion gas pains heart burn and bloating caused by excess acid. It promises refund if not helped and claims availability at drug stores nationwide.
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