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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1937
Page
7
Pat O'Brien and Joan Blondell star in Back in Circulation a comedy drama about newspaper life opening Sunday at the New Rivoli Theatre.
Film about Navy fliers and a Southern belle adjusting to Navy life in Honolulu screens this Sunday at the Lincoln Theatre. The picture presents aviation action and personal adjustments amid wartime setting.
Japanese shrapnel shells exploded near United States Marine outposts on the north bank of the International settlement in Shanghai. Japanese batteries in the Hongkoy area bombarded the north railroad station and Markham Road Junction as shrapnel endangered Marines along the Soochow creek defense line. Japanese planes kept bombing Chinese lines into the evening amid a week of heavy fighting.
Saturday lineup covers sports games and diverse music segments from 5:00 PM to late night. Featured acts include notable bands, orchestras, folk and dance programs, along with news and religious music interludes.
A dense OCR listing of radio segments, orchestras, artists, and time slots across networks. Mentions Missus Talk, Robinson Information Meet, Johnson Family, Kirk’s Orch, and many acts like Fibber McGee and Jack Armstrong. Includes irregular program notes, signoffs, and variety show lineup details.
News From Correspondents lists Rally Day and regular services in Columbia Lagrange Penfield Avon Lake and nearby towns. It notes church services, Sunday Schools, special music and gatherings across several dates, with mentions of local clubs and community meetings. Some items mention residents visiting relatives and local business changes.
A barber college apprentice recounts a water prompt test of a shaved neck leakage while a temperance worker mocks the cost of liquor with a mock financial calculation. A Washington park scene follows with a man sprawled drinking in public and a boastful weigh-claim over a penny scale. The humor sketches include veterans discussing sea-sickness, legal fees, familiar quips, and World War II era ramblings, all delivered in a collage of dialogue.
A choked exchange recalls injuries from an explosion and a man lamenting losing wages while another quips about choice of hand. Mrs Durham struggles to find topics, prompting a friend to suggest biographies. A visitor notes sadness about Mary Queen of Scots, then a man finds relief at home seeing coal stored in his cellar, describing it as a pleasing sight and a source of comfort.
Litchfield Baptists sent delegates to the Lorain Baptist association meeting in Oberlin. Local lodge and chapter groups plan Halloween week activities with initiations and degree work. Pauline McDonald married Ralph Lucas in Cumberland, Md. A farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins precedes their move near Granger. Mrs. Ralph Parker and Alice Ann return from Lodge hospital. Donald Yost pursues a business course in Cleveland. Mrs. Charles Eberle hosts Trixy Corp. members from Cleveland, Medina and Wooster. Helen Smith recovering and may return home next week. Alvin Round back from Denison for weekend. visit to Old Timers camp. Elyria residents Frank Neufeld and Betty stay with J. Nor.
Rally Day will be held in the Methodist church with a combined worship and Sunday School service at 10 o clock Sunday morning. Rev. Hughes will lead the worship service. M. J. Royer was elected president of the Sunday School with Norris Keller as assistant.
In observance of the twenty sixth anniversary Mr and Mrs Charles McCarty a group of friends and neighbors gave a surprise party Monday evening Sept 27 at their Stop Yellow Car Line home. Guests enjoyed Beano and cards with Mrs Anne Th den winning a prize. Gifts included two lamps presented by Joe Roach on behalf of attendees. Refreshments followed a pleasant evening.
Two showers were held for Miss Eileen Walkden bride elect of Duane McClellan. Guests from Cleveland, Grafton and LaGrange attended. The First Baptist ladies hosted at Mrs Otto Millers home with Lohengrin on bazooka and a gift wagon. A second shower at Mrs Judson Spicer’s home included verse slips and a luncheon.
Five radio programs will mark Oberlin College’s Centennial in Elyria and Lorain County. Highlights include NBC Red Network night programs with Oberlin messages from President Wilkins, student discussions on coeducation, a luncheon greeting from Sir James Irvine and Dr. Millikan, and a concert by the Oberlin College Symphony Orchestra, with dates October 4, 8, 11 and morning slots on CBS and NBC networks.
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