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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1937
Page
9
Laura Lee a 21 year old dancer was found blood splattered barefoot before a studio. She says a movie executive lured her to his office tried to ravish her and she struck him with a telephone then fled. Police hold her as investigation continues.
An early morning call to the studio reports Miss Lee, who later gave police the name Jane Doe No. 1, refused to identify herself and acted aggressively after claiming a head injury. Police said she kicked a officer in the stomach and described the scene as chaotic and unlistenable. Detectives Dwight and Page investigated.
Radio schedule fragment lists programs on Wai and WHE stations including 6:00 Sportaman 6:15 Uncle Ezra and 6:00 Children shows. mentions Softball Finals on WJAY and a mix of music variety, feature talks, and sign off sequences with hosts Shaw Heatherton and Martin Band.
A listing of community gatherings across towns tonight and Tuesday including Just Between You and Me Club at Mrs A C Wolf in Grafton Grange in Belden Loyal ty Class in Grafton Circle No 1 M E Aid Society in Lagrange and several others planning picnics dinners and inspections with details on locations hosts and times.
Robert Lee, 24, brother of the dancer, plans to seek a writ of habeas corpus to free her from jail. He says she worked as a dancer in motion pictures at the studio involved. Police note the dancer shares a name with Laura Lee, veteran actress, but claims no relation.
GREENVILLE Miss Um Years ago when swamps held cypress and pines lumbermen ignored the hackberry. Now there’s little left except hackberry, says Supt W L Bond of Greenville Stave Co. A new steam treating process makes the wood suitable for use in staves, boosting demand as the mill opened last spring runs at peak production.
Salt Lake City officials grapple with how to handle old razor blades and glass waste. A proposed rear keeping space in the glass yard was rejected while 20 acres were set aside last May for a glass and bottle disposal project. Civic groups contribute weekly to the growing glass mountain as part of a municipal effort amid concerns over disposal.
Sheffield on September 13 reports Mr and Mrs John Laven honored by daughters Rosemary and Viola for their 32nd wedding anniversary. Pink and white decor highlighted an evening dessert, a tiered cake with miniature bride and groom, and pinochle games won by Mrs T Andrews and Ed Doller. Guests included Mrs V Galazin with infant, J A Laven, Stephen Less, and families from Amherst North Olmsted Avon Lake Worth Florida.
A collage of humorous vignettes and social observations. A man flirts with a policeman to find a parking place though he lacks a car. A versatile maid promises service with a double meaning. A Columbia professor predicts metal clothing and odd weather reflects on police and reputations.
A humorous anecdote contrasts kitchen cleanliness with a guest’s soap tasting meal. The piece notes the public debt exceeding thirty seven billion dollars, about twice wartime levels, and ends with a pithy question about direction.
Johnny and Sandra, entertainers who proved popular on fore ver appeal at recent shows, begin another engagement this evening at the Graystone. A new policy of family dinners on Sundays was inaugurated at the Graystone hotel dining room yesterday and proved popular with many Elyrians enjoying dinner there, manager-operator Bob Jones stated today.
Robert Taylor and Eleanor Powell star in Broadway Melody of 1938 a new musical now showing at the Capitol Theatre. The film headlines a Capitol Theatre bill with the popular pair delivering song and dance numbers.
Rob Burns and Martha Raye star in Mountain Music a comedy of life in the hills. The film opens tomorrow at the Lincoln Theatres with a lighthearted tale set in mountain country.
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