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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1939
Page
2
Hollywood columnist Jimmie Fidler notes rumors about a famous actress who allegedly confronted tourists in front of her home. He argues such tales mix fact and fiction, reflecting a star’s character and audience expectations, and praises prudent restraint to protect fan relations.
A compact column mixes social jabs and playful glimpses of celebrities. It riffs on gossip versus reputation, with quick sketches of Kane Richmond Maureen O'Sullivan Don Ameche Roland Young Claudette Colbert Charlie Farrell Gloria Stewart and Wallace Beery. It ends on Beery's famously livid scowl.
Chaos erupts on the sea set as Metro's The Women filming incites screams of terror from eighty five women. Director George Cukor demands calm while a joking line about a cat lightens the mood. Kay Aldridge and Lexis King are noted figures in the Hollywood Parade segment. Vic McLaspn praised for speed in early quickie Westerns.
WTAM and WGAR air a long May 25 program grid with multiple shows including Tex Owens and Lowell Thomas plus music and talk segments. The listing names early time slots and guests such as Jan Savitt and Sid Andorn, with station IDs WTAM 1070 and WGAR 1450.
The article states that individuals reaching 65 with wages under old-age insurance are entitled to a lump sum benefit. It notes payments equal 3.2 percent of wages from covered jobs. Claims from Lorain Erie or Huron counties may be filed at the Social Security Board office in Lorain. Margaret F. Bolton manages the office and says expert filing services are not required.
Eyewitnesses report Errol Flynn halted a bus tour at his studio and used the loudspeaker to point out spots of interest for visitors. He then left, leaving the group astonished and autograph requests forgotten. A Paramount staffer from Canada predicts Flynn’s downfall, while a neighbor dog life insurance policy story rounds out the gossip.
A list of local events including school commencements at Avon Lake Grafton Valley City and others. Community gatherings in Penfield Henrietta Chatham Lagrange Litchfield North Olmsted Wakeman and Carlisle mark dinners picnics card parties and club meetings with times from 7:30 to 8 p m and notes on speakers and postponements.
Avon Lake observes Memorial Day with sunrise flag-raising by Legion Post 211 at Chateau and Park, then a 1 have march to Avon Lake school for services led by Frank Hruby. The program includes prayers, musical pieces, an address by Mayor Howard Drake, and a parade to Lake cemetery with band, color guards, and military honors.
Avon Lake brief notes list Sunday visitors including Mr and Mrs Frank Eckstein Bert Henson and family from Avon Lake Mr and Mrs Roy Whale from East Cleveland Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson and family and Mr and Mrs Willard Paterson and family from Cleveland Mrs and Mrs Edward Mitchell and son from Lakewood. Also C Howell hosts supper guests Clifford White and daughter Ethel Miss Pearl Lukens Richard Bush and Dick Kelley from Cleveland Heights.
Mrs. Charles Masek and son George hosted a Cleveland birthday party for her mother with family present. Avon Baptist Ladies Aid Society members gathered at Mrs. Howard Walker’s home Monday afternoon. Howard Walker and wife visited in Wadsworth and called on the Klinect couple in Grafton.
North Olmsted reports 110 guests at the Clague Road church Mother and Daughter banquet held May 18 in the church dining room. Miss Mary Elizabeth Oldham opened with a prayer, Mrs. Ross Jordan of Fairview spoke on Mothers, and Yvonne Hoode of May Company discussed fashions.
Miss Emma Hodgson hosted a pinochle gathering on May 18 at Mrs. C B Lewis's home on Dewey Road. Prizes went to Margaret Yesberger Marian Bell and Dorothy Kowatch. Refreshments served for Betty Burdick Louise Gills Marian Elkins Margaret Yesberger Lucretia Pomeroy Marian Bell and Dorothy Kowatch. Next meeting to be at Lucre tia Pomeroy's home on Dewey Road.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wershing trip to Houghton Lake Michigan included auto and fishing with their aunt and uncle Mrs. Ed Morehouse. Flora Aten from Findlay visits Dover Cenmier road relatives for two weeks. Mrs. Charles Hird attends E T L society dinner in Painesville. A. W. Wershing and family dine with William Liffiton at Green Springs.
Kiwanis club with the Thomas Jefferson Garrison of the Army and Navy unions and the firing squad of Major Alcorns Camp No 110 of Lakewood arrange Memorial Day services for North Olmsted war dead. Rev. William Schneider will MC at 9:30 AM at Butternut Ridge cemetery and Rev. Clyde Kuhn will lead the 10:00 AM prayers at Coe cemetery with Rev. John Kuyper officiating.
Graduates will attend in the High School auditorium on Sunday May 28 at 7 30 P M with a professional hymn by the choir and invocation the service titled God of our Fathers.
Deanna Durbin stars in At The Theatres Three Smart Girls Grow Up a delightful and amusing musical comedy now showing at the Rivoli Theatre.
A Kentucky bluegrass era horse story features George Raft and Ellen Drew as a racing stable heir and a gambler team up for a filly. The Capitol Theatre shows this today amid a church service outline and a school prom details weekend.
The Carlisle 4-H Banner club will meet Friday evening with Malcolm Fowl. Residents mentioned include Mrs. Sarah Thompson Miss Ethel Thompson Mr and Mrs Francis Ward and son Donald Mrs Sophia Ernst and Mrs Earl Dehn attended the Confirmation Service at St John Evangelical in South Amherst and were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ernst. Mrs Sophia Ernst and Mrs Earl Dohn attended Ther funeral of Lester Roth in Lorain Tuesday.
A broader demand for wool by manufacturers has raised prices by 10 to 15 percent from the season’s low. Mills have orders for Fall delivery and nearly one third of the U S clip has left growers. Outlook remains strong with low apparel wool stocks and higher domestic consumption in 1939 supported by New York Wool Exchange Service releases. International markets steady as European rearmament tightens wool imports. Domestic wear demand rises as men’s clothing sales climb, while mills report near doubling of orders for men’s wear. Local social notes follow with visits among Elyria and surrounding areas.
H. L. Brant advertises buildable five room summer cottages with bath, fireplace, water and septic for 22.50 dollars per month plus lot cost subject to FHA approval. Elyria Ohio address and telephone provided.
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