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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1936
Page
9
A dramatic moving story from George Heily's Pulitzer Prize play opens tomorrow at the Rivoli Theatre Rosalind Russell and John Boles star in the production.
Three major football games frame the film "Rose Bowl" opening tomorrow at the Lincoln Theatre. Cast includes Eleanore Whitner William Frawley Tom Brown and Larry Crabbe.
Captain John Coffin hauled a 20 pound lobster at Port Clyde Maine and had it mounted for display in the Fisheries Department offices. The noteworthy catch highlights local marine bounty and state pride in Port Clyde.
A dense listing of radio programs across WTAM WHE and WGAR stations includes Top Hatters, Haltenmerer, Thurn Band, Glee Club, Uncle Jim shows, Saturday Party, Snow Village, Smith Bailew performances, and Irving Cobb segments. Also noted are Pearl Band and Raymond Bard slots, with varied times and patrons. the lineup features multiple bands and variety acts alongside football, news, and youth programs.
A dense catalog of musical clock programs, radio orchestras, and performers. Names include Orchestr. Club, Music Box, Gilla Orch, Raymord’s Orch, Goodman’s Orch, Noble’s Orch, Nebnie’s Orch, and many solo artists such as Helen Trent, Kath Cravent, Al Pearce, and Jimmie Allen. Industry listings show multiple time slots and show names across stations.
A light anecdote recalls Dr. Brown weighing fish with borrowed scales in a maternity case, prompting a surprised father. A Pittsburgh wife reports a wandering husband, a judge orders him home one night weekly. The piece notes crime decline and humorous reflections on Europe, loans, and a turtle’s streamlined form.
A fifteen year old girl, Alice Brown, asks to be called Alysse Brown A S S E to distinguish her name with a poetic twist. The teacher acknowledges the unusual spelling as the student enters a new school.
A weary East Side resident reports visiting every shop to find a rib bone artifact that stands out from typical merchandise. The quest hints at a quirky local legend and unusual consumer demand, illustrating storefronts’ limits in matching the item.
A husband assures his wife the token is one of a kind and she responds with delight. The exchange centers on the idea of rarity and personal value within an intimate moment.
Avon Lake Nov 27 8 Avon Lake contract bridge gathered at Mrs Burt Weidenkopfs home for a one oclock luncheon. Special guest was Mrs William Bowman. Prizes went to Mrs Hugh Kane and Mrs Otto Ratterbeane in the card contest. In two weeks they will meet with Mrs Hugh Kane.
Mrs. Abbie Biltz hosted the Just-on-Time Club Tuesday afternoon at her Lakeroad home. Honors were posted for Mrs. Andrew Mudendorf, Mrs. Walter Rauscher, and Mrs. William Hatterbear. Lunch was served and plans were made to meet with Mrs. Ed Schaefer in Lakewood in two weeks.
Hugh Kane Otterbein Ohio. LeRoy Schumaker Ohio State. Fred Lott Cedarville College. Erwin Britton Oberlin College. Earnest Hertner Ann Arbor Michigan listed as at home with their parents. Each entry notes the student and their parental residence.
Mrs J Novotny of Jaycox road announces the marriage of her daughter Helen to Andrew Palcisko of Cleveland at Holy Trinity Church in Avon. Rev Leo Worth officiated Saturday morning and a reception followed at the bride's home.
Local residents gathered at Wickens Memorial in Lorain for the funeral of Ethel Laureans. Attendees included Mrs J Dalry Mrs Olive Dol man Mrs Lottie App Mrs Hazel Winters Mrs Emma Beck Mrs Dell Dunning and Nina plus Mr and Mrs Esr Conabee Mr and Mrs Tom Kenny and Mathias Mawby with Charles Padley.
A runs list of tonight events across Chatham Olmsted Eaton Grafton Penfield N Ridgeville Wakeman and West Side. Church meetings Grange sessions Scouts P T A fire dept lodge and club gatherings are scheduled with times from 7:30 p m to 8 p m at various town halls schools and homes.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE At the Grange meeting Tuesday evening officers for the coming year were elected. Master Elmer Fulmer Overseer Clyde Van Wormer Lecturer George Taylor Steward Merie Gage Assistant Steward John Burk Chaplain Mrs John Burk Treasurer A W Gilder Secretary Mrs Lula Kern Ratekeeper Henry Baehr Legislative Agent Dan Harding Purchasing agent I F Diederich Executive Committee O C Hadawar Juvenile patron Merton Mason Ceres Hester Taylor Flora Mrs BE A Brant Fauna Mrs Adams Lady Assistant Mrs Captain The club prizes were awarded to Harris Fortune and Mrs Hurlybus.
The North Eaton Parent Teacher Association will entertain the Ridgeville P T A with a combined meeting at the Eaton school auditorium on Tuesday December 1 at o'clock. The Stage Arte Studio of Elyria will present a program featuring 45 youths aged three to sixteen in exhibition.
Wellington wedding reports Naomi Elizabeth Brenner, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Brenner of Rocky River, wed Glen Church in a Thanksgiving Day ceremony at noon in the Brenner home.
Mr and Mrs George Broome marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary in New London with an afternoon open house. Married in Lodi Ohio by Rev J M Triffett they have resided in New London 33 years. Daughters and sons in law Mrs Mabel Sutton South Euclid and Mr Harry Broome Norwalk attended plus many neighbors and friends.
The ceremony for the bride and Glen Rollin Church took place with Reverend O G King officiating. Attendants included Mamie Pfeiffer Naomi Parker Ruth Brenner and Walter Blanest. The bridal party wore autumn tones and gold accessories while the couple exchanged rings and faced a Chrysanthemum arch.
After the ceremony 30 immediate family members enjoyed a wedding dinner and reception. About 75 attended in the afternoon. The couple, both Wellington High School graduates from 1933, wed. the bride also studied at Wilcox School of Business in Cleveland in 1934. They left for a new home at 1021 Main Street, Niagara Falls, where the groom holds a city job. Local attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Co. Church, two sons Raymond and Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Pfeiffer, Mrs. Ida Morrison, Delan Brouse, Florence Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Green, two daughters Lucile and Blanche, and Dorothy McConnell of Pittsfield.
Amherst news notes Brownhelm resident Mary Jane Chapin Greening will celebrate her 90th birthday in Brownhelm with an open house hosted by her son Seymour Greening. A lifelong local pioneer, she was born in a log cabin her father built after moving from New England in the 1840s. She is noted for quilt making and remains active in the community. Her husband died 35 years ago.
A quiet Thanksgiving Day ceremony at the home of Dr and Mrs Charles W Recard united Miss Vivian Parks and Claire Brown both of Salem Ohio in a single ring marriage performed by Dr Recard. Attending were Mr and Mrs Henry Dilgard of Ashland and others from Salem and nearby.
A Thursday morning wedding at St Marys church united Miss Margaret Smitek and William Smith. The bride wore white satin with train and veil, carried white flowers. Trene Ibrelia and Dolores Smith served as bridal party. A reception followed at Island Park Hall for about sixty guests.
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