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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1937
Page
20
Jimmie Fidler reports Hollywood studios face a shortage of suitable plays for screen adaptation as legitimate stage work loses ground to film. Producers fear lawsuits over original screen scripts, while stars like Wallace Beery and Ray Bolger endure injuries and gear woes on set.
Sunday evening at Grafton Epworth League the meeting led by Lee Prior discussed intoxicating reveries topic Intoxicating Reverges. Jeanne Wise Betty U Lee Taylor Bud Wise Mary Shively and Martha Jane Shriver spoke. Officers elected Mary Shively president Martha Jane Shriver first vice president Ruth Miazovsky second vice president Floyd Lang third vice president Leo Myers and Betty Taylor fourth and fifth vice presidents Jeanne Wise secretary Arlene Trenchard treasurer. About 35 attended.
School faculty and Board of Education held a pancake supper at the Wellington schoolhouse on Tuesday night. Ray McCormick chaired the committee. 61 attendees joined in after supper with introductions to teachers and board members.
Monday evening Mrs Iva Gardner entertained the Just Between You and Me Club. Ten members attended and spent the evening with needlework and a serial hour. A refreshment course was served by the hostess. Miss Myrtle Clark of Elyria will entertain the club Monday. Nov 22.
The Allem Miller party arrived in town Tuesday night and opened a series of Evan gelistic meetings at the First Baptist Church at 7 30 pm. Miss Helen Miller led an accordion selection and Miss Sarah Allem played piano. Price Allem performed on his saw and sang with Miss Miller accompanying. The group also sang Take Up the Cross with Harold and Price Allem and Price Allen sang He Loved Me and Only One Way. Reverend John H. Green, the church pastor, introduced the party.
Attendees at the Nor walk District Booth Festival held Friday evening at Trinity M E church Sandus ky included Misses Mary Frances Shriver Martha Shriver Betty Lee Taylor and Mary Shively plus Floyd Lang Henry Shriver William Shively and Rev and Mrs George C Beebe. District and County cabinets were installed with Miss Mary Shively named 3rd vice president of the Lorain County Cabinet.
Approximately forty members and three visitors from Indiana attended the gathering, with local hosts organizing introductions and remarks. The event focused on ongoing community activities and collaboration with Indiana guests.
A visiting quartet of young gospel singers performed at the church, with Price Allem delivering the evening message. The audience filled the auditorium as the Baptist choir joined in song, and Rev. Green announced a backup venue at the Methodist church if current accommodations prove insufficient. Guests hailed from Lodi New London Huntington Spencer and nearby towns.
At a Past Noble Grand Association meeting held at Miss Dorothy Hughes home in Lillywood, Mrs. Sam Manning will open her Herrick avenue East residence for the annual Christmas party on December 14. Ten members attended and, after business, enjoyed games and contests followed by a luncheon.
Mrs Julia Gates returns from Michigan visit. Dr Robert E Brown of Oberlin led a discussion on Church Administration for a district gathering of Scrooby Wranglers at a local church. Luncheon followed. Reverend and Mrs David Davids Sullivan announce a son born at Lodi hospital Sunday.
The Birmingham firemen held a dance event in the city, with attendees and arrangements noted in local notices. The piece highlights community engagement by firefighters and lists no further specifics.
A weekly Friday evening dance series at the town hall will run for the rest of winter. Next Friday the proceeds go to the local school with music by Butler's Orchestra.
Mr and Mrs W H Stephens of Huron visited Mr and Mrs Andrew Schisler Sunday. Mrs Harry Day and Mr Huey of Lorain visited Mr and Mrs Karl Joyce Monday.
Mrs Minnie Hopkings visited Mrs Burt Fulgar in Elyria. Mr and Mrs Andrew Sechtaler Jr and son Dan of Vermilion visited Mr and Mrs Andrew Sechtaler Sr. Miss Hazel Hito of Toledo visited Mr and Mrs John Flaherty and children of Lorain. Edo Hirchler of Lorain assisted Mr and Mrs Dudash Monday.
Local families and friends from LaGrange and nearby towns spent Sundays and weekends visiting relatives and hosting gatherings. Notable stops included Elyria, Barberton, Amherst, Avon, Coshocton, Lodi, Wellington, and Shreve as guests and hosts, with multiple intercity calls and dinners reflecting community ties.
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