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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1938
Page
13
Postmaster General James A Farley informed Congressman William R Thom that he will speak at a Democratic rally in Canton on September 26. The note was released as part of campaign outreach. Farley plans to attend despite ongoing party events in the state.
Local notices list numerous Wednesday and Thursday gatherings across towns including Grafton Lake Avenue Litchfield North Olmsted Sullivan La Grange Faton Carlisle Avon Lake WB Ridgeville West Ridge Ridgeville P T A Girl Scouts and a public octogenarian hiker in Batavia Ohio. The items cover grange meetings, aid societies, P T A events, church activities, and a featured senior hiker.
Joan J. Pickens trapped 73 coyotes in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and spotted a three month old pup while driving through. He chased the tired animal on foot for half a mile across rocky slopes before it dodged into a rock crevice. Pickens pulled the pup out by the tail. Search for oil has begun in the Cleveland hills of England.
A list of WTAM program names and bulletin items appears with assorted show and band titles. Names such as Lowell Thomas Don Winslow and Amos in Andy surface among fictional and real program notes along with community bulletins and time slots unclear from the OCR.
A letter from Mrs. K of California asks for a quick weight drop to 120 pounds. The article argues obesity results from complex factors, not simple remedies, noting risks to heart, lungs, and metabolism. It warns most fat-reduction medicines are dangerous and thyroid treatment only helps under strict medical supervision.
A cautious guide to fat reduction via exercise and diet. It critiques sedentary life, warns against rapid weight loss, and endorses Harrop’s milk and banana plan: six bananas daily and one quart of skimmed milk, with lettuce or cabbage at one meal, plus mayonnaise made with liquid petrolatum. Suggested to run ten to fourteen days, then alternate with another diet.
The Hardy family moves to Washington in the third film of the series. Judge Hardy's Children opens tomorrow at the Lincoln Theatre, continuing the family comedy adventures with Judge Hardy and his kin.
Mrs. Forrest Ohmes hosted the Ladies Benevolent Society at her Elyria home with an eight member turnout and a luncheon to resume church meetings on Sept 21. Brief items include Henry Blaser's death notice from Washington, D C, Ridgeville FFA set to meet, a Cleveland birth, a Cleveland funeral attendance, and visits to Beulah Beach and family gatherings in Lorain Creston and Detroit.
La Grange residents share visits and illnesses as Mrs. William Hogyewles stays with Mrs. MM W Vickery in Lakewood Lakeweocrd, Mrs. Levis Adams hosts in Elgin, and Mrs. LaVerda Miller remains ill under care. Mrs. Ella Harvey returns to Ashtabula from two weeks with relatives. Gouldie of Portsmouth visits his mother. Ed Brandt and A Amherst family spend days at the Archer home.
Jimmie Fidler notes idle chatter from Hollywood legends and lookalikes, with gossip about Ellen Drew Doris Kenyon and Carole Lombard. He rails at studio judgment, jokes about Clark Gable and Mae West, and recalls Parkyakarkus seeking a rare 1877 Indian Head penny amid comic misadventures.
A comedy of Hollywood life starring James Cagney and Pat O'Brien opens tomorrow at the Capitol Theatre. Cara is pleased by rising United States demand for its products.
A veteran cowboy actor asserts he can perform all stunts without doubles, amid rival taunts. Richard Dix reportedly kept a dog cemetery on his Santa Monica estate, burying a pet after the owner refused permission when the property changed hands. He vowed to hold the hilltop estate as long as he lives.
Avon Lake council approved previous minutes and invoices and granted Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. permission to install 18 poles on Glen Arden drive. A 1939 budget hearing resulted in funds for General, Bond retirement, Library, Water works, Auto license, and Gas tax. The meeting adjourned to Friday. notices include garden club postponement and a personal shower for Miss Mane Spachtholz.
A letter from Elyria ILGWU members voices support for the Chronicle Telegram on Lorain County corruption indictments and calls for Sheriff Grall's resignation. The item blends with social notes about Avon Lake graduates and a Cleveland wedding plans for Marie Pavlick, plus local farewells and college-bound students. Also mentions Swiss railways carrying more passengers.
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