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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1939
Page
7
Hollywood columnist Jimmie Fidler recalls an early morning near collision that showed how quickly tempers flare. He describes both drivers speeding to confront each other, only to pause as they recognize the futility of anger. The anecdote underscores the dangers of hasty reactions on the road.
A collage of Hollywood chatter notes a near collision with Bing Crosby resolved by courtesy, then moves to director Norman McLeod hosting car models inspiring stars to place orders. The column surveys contracts, divorces, rumors, and party anecdotes, mentioning Mary Martin Ruth Skinner Vicki Lester and Don Ameche with light, non-graphic tone.
A compact roundup of radio lineups across WTAM WHK and WIR detailing programs and hosts. Entries include sports, music, discussions, and variety segments with names like Jack Teagarden Gene Erwin Horace Heidt and Count Basie among others.
Henrietta and Elyria residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Cleveland Oberlin Birmingham Detroit and Ann Arbor over the weekend and Sunday afternoon. Notable mentions include scholarship news for Samuel Kaetzel of Nova Yale University and several households hosting guests from nearby towns and cities.
Belden Methodist church group of 65 members and friends gathered at the Wise home for a farewell event honoring Rev. and Mrs. George C. Beebe after four years of association. The evening featured musical program by Bobbie and high scores by Ray Eppley and Joseph Grabenstetter.
Wellington council held a special session to discuss extending the Herrick avenue East white way from Courtland street to the new wider pavement. Eight lights would cost about 110 dollars each and would replace overhead lamps with the white way fixtures already in use east to Courtland street. The plan aims to brighten street lighting in the area and align with the business district illumination.
Junior Hannum completed a three year enlistment in the U S Army radio air service and returned home to his mother Mrs Anna Hannum on Taylor Street. He spent most of his service at Barksdale Field Louisiana and will enter Ohio State University as a freshman on September 27.
Miss Mary Kelly, longtime English teacher at Wellington High School, began duties in the Elyria schools this Fall at a salary of 1900 dollars.
More than a hundred members paid up for the FOE calm bake held last night in Eagles hall. Henry Clodwick led the food operation, Robert Holland ran the clam conditioning department, and Richard McKisson managed incidentals.
The Annual Community Flower Show at the North Elyria Grange Hall drew strong attendance on Friday. Prizes went to R. E. Taylor for many entries including zinnia, dahlias, cacti dahlia, and snapdragons, with C. A. Gibbens earning top honors in several categories. 4-H and children divisions honored James King and Catherine Scott among others.
W J Powell organized a surprise program for Wellington Kiwanis members at Herrick Auditorium after lunch on Thursday. He prepared Wellington history questions for the group, with the winning side to be announced at the next meeting when Powell will award LoNet Theatre tickets. Harry Bovard drew the attendance prize.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Dexter of Buffalo and Miss Lois Whiton of Cleveland visited C. L. Whiton and son Bill after trips to Iowa and St. Louis. Edna Perkins attended the Connors quiz, readings by Mrs. Mennell and Mrs. Schriver were followed by hymns. P. H. Rogers gave a fitting talk on losing Rev. and Mrs. Beebe, a gift was presented, and Beebes thanked the group as they sang. Rev. Beebe will preach in Barerton next Sunday and will reside there the coming year.
Saturday evening special Eaton Grange meeting requested all officers attend. Sunday services resume at Lake Avenue School 10 45 AM. Avon Lake church activities include Sunday School 9 45 AM and service 11 AM, Young People 3 PM, Scientist service 11 AM, Pinochle 1 PM, card party 8 PM, and PTA 8 PM. Group 8 Women’s League 2 PM book review by Ruth Cole. Litchfield Masonic Hall 7 30 PM. Kiwanis 6 30 PM. Girl Scouts 3 30 PM with cloth donation. Grafton Anchor Rebekah Hall Tuesday. Camden PTA 7 PM with light refreshments. Litchfield ordained service Tuesday for L P Juell. Flower show prizes awarded first prize Veronica. Flowers judged by regional florists. refreshments served.
Bender Professional Dance Studios reopen their Elyria studio in the Lincoln Theatre building at 835 W Broad St. High grade dances of all types will be taught and classes run Tuesdays 2 30 to 6 30 p m. The Bender Trouper ettes comprising amateur and professional dancers will present a dance exhibition in early Fall.
Carole Lombard, Cary Grant and Kay Francis star in In Name Only at the Capitol Theatre opening Sunday.
Humphrey Bogart and Gale Page star in You Can t Get Away With Murder a prison melodrama opening Sunday at the Lincoln Theatre Reports note London housing projects costing 1 500 000 are under consideration while new air service from the United States stirs aviation interest in Eire
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