Martha Raye and star system folly in Hollywood
JHAME FIDLER Hollywood Sept 27 Martha Raye rose four years ago as a box office force but Paramount dropped her contract. The column argues studios miscast eccentric comedians, overexposed their gimmicks, and should instead use such talents as spice rather than the main course to recoup fame and profits.
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Hollywood
Martha Raye
Paramount
Jimmie Fidler
Martha
Ritz Brothers
Jimmie Durante
Ed Wynn
Idol Chatter Meets Hollywood Oddities and Memories
A wide dip into Hollywood gossip notes from Idol Chatter highlights sexual politics, market trends, and quirky anecdotes. Dolores Del Rio is praised as a regional commodity while Lana Turner fans are urged to seek mass appeal. Snippets mention Ann Rutherford in shorts, Dale Carnegie, a Little Theater group planned by Young screen stars, Buck Jones improvising a ranch stew, and the Dead-End Kids pressing the Publicity Department for Annie Oakleys with the McNaught Syndicate providing the column.
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Lana Turner
Rio Grande
Hollywood
Ann Rutherford
Dale Carnegie
Barbara
Bob
Noank finds long-lost item under depot foundation
In Noank Connecticut workers demolishing the old depot foundation uncovered Charles I. Fitch's lost Ting sealed under the platform, a relic discovered thirty five years after the station agent misplaced it.
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Charles I. Fitch
Beaux Geste battles to open at Rivoli Theatre
Theatres present exciting battle scenes in a Sahara desert fort in Beau Geste opening Thursday at the Rivoli. Gary Cooper Ray Milland and Robert Preston star in this action packed drama.
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Rivoli Theatre
Gary Cooper
Ray Milland
Robert Preston
Dead End Kids Star in Angels Wash Their Faces at Capitol
The Dead End Kids take over city administration roles in a boys week contest in The Angels Wash Their Faces. Opening Thursday at the Capitol Theatre, the film presents their latest caper in a lively period comedy.
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The
Capitol Theatre
New Chevrolet Cars to Arrive October 14
G A Rogers president of Glen Rogers Motors reports that the 1940 Chevrolet line will be introduced nationally and locally on Saturday October 14. He notes a new Fisher full-vision body and larger interior, plus the exclusive vacuum power shift as standard. Rogers plans to attend a Cleveland factory meeting and predicts a fall uptick in sales with many advance orders for early delivery.
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G. A. Rogers
Glen Rogers Motors, Inc
Chevrolet
Fisher
Rogers
Cleveland Secon
Employers Get Local Help on Unemployment Reports Elyria
Elyria area employers can obtain accurate Ohio Unemployment Compensation Law guidance from W. K. Jones, an experienced payroll auditor, who will assist every Friday afternoon at the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation office 322 Broad Street Elyria. He will also train on preparing required reports, per R. S. Fry chief of the Compliance and Payroll Audit Department. Iceland Population Context Noted.
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Ohio
R. S. Fry
Compliance and
Bureau of Unemployment ‘Compensation
W. K. Jones
Bureau
Broad Street
Radio Programs September 28 Schedule Snapshot
Readable fragment outlines a dense radio day with many programs and hosts. Names such as Bob Kelley Paul Sullivan Bob Chester Eleanor Hanser John Armstrong Stella Dallas Pepper Young Linda’s First Love and Walter Bergner appear alongside stations WGAR WCLE WTAM and others. The list covers musicals, news, variety shows, serials, and guest appearances across morning to late-night slots.
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WTAM
Slim Everhardt
T Hanna
Jim Robertson
Betty and
Rod
Grimm’s
Vic and
Sade
Les Brown
I. B. Wise
Majora
Jack Armstrong
Don Hap
Holly
Orphan Annie Tom Mix Baines
Res Andorn
van A. Walt Bergener
Franklin Lewis
Jack ‘Starr
Ezra Shapiro
Carl George
Lowell Thomas
Fred Ramfrey
TOCO
Fred Waring Bang
Amos 'N Andy
John B. Kennedy
Keen Lum
Abner
Mary K. Browne
Lone Ranger
Thurn Colony
Phil Baker Silve
Trail Blazers
Red Skelton
Paul Whiteman
Wake Up
Amer
Star Theatre
George Jessel
Indiana
Chic
Kyeer
Sportaman
WPA
Sam Watkins
Horace Heinz
Ke m
Suburban Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
Local notices list numerous meetings across Avon Lake North Olmsted Grafton Elyria and nearby towns. Groups include Kiwanis Grange PTA Women’s Auxiliary Mission and club gatherings with times from 8 p m to 8 30 p m. Public invited events feature socials dinners and demonstrations.
Wellington Woman's Afternoon Club Opens Fifty Fifth Year
Wellington Ohio September 27 1939 The Wellington Woman's Afternoon Club opens its fifty fifth year October 23 with Mrs S H Hummel hosting the first meeting. Officers are Mrs C O Wight president and Mrs B C Abram vice-president. The year features readings reviews from Oberlin Conservatory students and a Gentlemen's Night with a guest speaker.
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Wellington
Ohio
Wellington Wooman’s
S. H. Hummel
South Main Street
Oberlin Conservatory
C. O. Wight
B. C. Abram
Jeannette Warner
Martin Hopkins
William Bennett
R. L. Mcintosh
John Gunther
Europe
Hummell
Vincent Sheean
F. M. Jones
E. L. Henes
Pierre van Paassen
Harry Lee
D. B. Stevick
Maurice
Anne Walter Fearn
Harry Wagner
Lin Yutang
Peking
Wellington Dukes Open Season At Ashland Friday
Coach Leo Grimes leads the Wellington Dukes as they play Ashland Jay Vees Friday afternoon in Ashland. A large crowd is expected to accompany the squad to the game. Beginning October 2 the observance of Girl Reserve Week will be in session with Miss Mabel Clark guiding an overnight hike and other activities assisted by club officers Kathryn Piper Vera Jean Wallace Ethlyn Newberger Mary Elizabeth Pickworth Gladys Witbeck Verna Walters. Chapel services Tuesday featured a safety program by the sheriff's department with accident photos from Lorain County. Lorain County Council of the Parent Teachers Association meets this afternoon at 3 in Grafton High School and again this evening.
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Ashland
Wellington Dukes
Jay Vees
Mabel Clark
Kathryn Piper
Vera Jean Wallace
Ethlyn Newberger
Mary Elizabeth Pickworth
Wellington Kiwanis schedule and local club notices
Wellington Kiwanis plan an inspection of the new sewage disposal plant after a Thursday noon luncheon in Herrick Auditorium. Wellington Grange meets Wednesday evening. Two candidates will receive third and fourth degrees by the Ladies' Degree team. Mrs C R Arndt hosts the Literary Club at the first meeting after recess on Thursday at 2 30. Dorcas Society meets at 7 30 Thursday evening at Church of Christ. Temple Chapter O E S will entertain its sister Chapter from
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Herrick Auditorium
Wellington Grange
C. R. Arndt
Dorcas Society
Church of Christ
Temple Chapter
Tea and quilting among Wooster Hamlin Corps members
Twenty five members of Hamlin Woman's Relief Corps plus four guests and two children enjoyed a tea at Mrs. Hilda McQuate in La Grange starting Friday at 7:90. Mrs. McQuate and her mother Mrs. Amelia Brown assisted with refreshments. The group quilted blocks and some played cards.
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la Grange
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Wilbur Hostetter
Hagerstown
John S. Green
Gon Harold
Edward Williams
Ketchkan
Alaska
C. C. Spangler
Avon Lake PTA Paper Sale Set For October 5
Avon Lake September 27 The Parent Teacher Association will hold its semi annual paper sale at the school on October 5. The first six grades participate with prizes for the top collecting grades. Mrs Jack Anderson chairs the sale and urges anyone with papers or magazines to collect to contact her or Mrs Roy Current.
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Avon Lake
Parent-Teacher Association of
Jack Anderson
Ways and Means
Roy
First P T A Card Party Opens Bridge Season
Twelve tables of bridge were in progress at the first PTA card party of the season held September 22 at Park Hall. Special prizes donated by local individuals and businesses were won by seven listed players. Monthly parties continue with the next event planned for Friday evening October 20 at the school house for both men and women.
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Barnes Grocery
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Reith Jewelry Co
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Keller
James Butterworth
Otto Batterhenry
Henry Katz
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