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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1939
Page
7
Jimmie Fidler notes Hollywood staff fearing autograph seekers. Two men near San Francisco approached mobbing fans as crowds showed mixed reactions. The scene highlighted tension between stars and eager followers during the October visit.
Film notes reveal Gary Cooper faced constant surveillance while at the Rivoli, with photographers and crowds pressing for a glimpse. An observer recalls Janet Gaynor’s past privacy, arguing a star can hide if desired, and cites industry chatter about tours, hotel stays, and the balance between fame and anonymity.
A jumble of radio listings features programs on WTA and WGAR stations including orchestras led by Ben Carter Ed Thorgersen and Jim Dorsey. It notes news updates, sports, community funds, dances, serenades and floorball game references amid host names and times.
Numerous area groups announce events across Lagrange Penfield Carlisle Avon Brownhelm and Vinent including masquerade dances Methodist and Congregational services Epworth League rallies and Hallowe en parties Monday Hiwans club and Young Peoples classes schedule in varied venues with times and hosts noted.
Community groups in North Olmsted Ridgeville New London Spencer host Hallowe en gatherings and meetings at churches town halls and schools. Activities include Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Roters Club dinners and parades with times from 1 PM to 8 PM and various locations.
Lorain County growers are urged by extension agent C I Hummel to spray for peach leaf curl this fall. A lime sulfur or Bordeaux mix is advised, with doubled strength if San Jose scale is present. Apply after leaves drop. notices sent to regular fruit spray service subscribers.
Promptly at seven Thursday evening the Alfalfa Seeds met at Buddy Andrews home. Guests toured a dim basement led by a ghost and visited Hangman’s cemetery and Farmer Brown’s orchard. The event ended in the recreation room with games, bobbing for apples, lunch, and Halloween decorations assisted by Jack Stroud Jaack Mills and Robert Kammiller.
A survey by Elyria Postmaster C. J. Sartor shows more than 5,500 Lorain County families receive rural free delivery. Three Elyria carriers cover 1,766 households, with routes varying in size. other towns and Vermilion Wakeman routes extend service. Carriers supply their own cars and perform post office tasks on the road.
Lake Avenue Community Church invites attendees to a talk by Mr. Sanderson of Oberlin College on Sunday October 29 at 10 45 A M The Sunday School meets at 9 30 A M The Eisha Township Mothersingers plan a Griswold Road practice Monday October 30 at 7 30 P M All mothers invited to attend.
The J. O. Girl's Class and Boy's Lord's Army Class held a Halloween party at Lake Avenue School on Tuesday evening with a large turnout. The dining room sported Halloween decor and refreshments of cider and doughnuts were provided by chaperones Mr and Mrs William Buckholz and teacher Mrs Harvey Green. Games were enjoyed.
The Worth Elyria Grange group gathered at Mrs. William Behnke’s residence on a Wednesday afternoon for their first Winter meeting. They planned a comfort project and set the next gathering for Wednesday November 8 at Mrs. Frank Provoznik’s home. S. Stepthes, a Yakutsik district farmer in Russia, reports a year’s kill tally of nine bears, 15 elks, 20 wolves, and 460 wild reindeer.
Washington reports that Ohio census planning moved forward with a meeting of Ohio Democratic representatives and seven area managers to assign districts and supervisors. The plan details regional offices, district supervisors, about 6500 enumerators, pay scales, and candidate selection roles across Cleveland Akron Cincinnati Darton Toledo areas.
A chronicle of the rise of motion pictures titled Hollywood Cavalcade debuts Sunday at the Capitol Theatre, presenting audiences with a survey of early film history and industry development.
George O'Brien, a popular Western star, will be shown in The Fighting Gringo at the Lincoln Theatre tomorrow. The screening extends the cinema’s Western lineup and draws fan interest in the star’s latest adventure.
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