Radio Stars and Serial Cast On Air and Stage
Right out of the air J Griggs joins the GBS daytime serial The Life and Love of Dr Susen as Gilbert Hulger. The piece notes Griggs radio career, Bob Burns rehearsals, Joannie Benny’s birthday, Cecil B Lieville visiting a Dr program, Mary Harms and Phil Baker gags, and NBC One Man's Family casting Beth Holly with Barbara Jo Allen. It also mentions Beth’s romance, Ezza Stone autograph collecting, Kate Smith programs, and Don Geddert on Farm Radio News.
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Griggs
Dr. Susen
Gilbert Hulger
Cecil B. Lieville
New York
Spl Saturday June 3 discovered in Washoe era 1859
A fragment notes Spl Saturday dated June 3 in the Washoe area during 1859. It hints at a local event or discovery but provides limited readable details and names.
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Washoe
Days of Early American Events Named by Date
A fragmented entry lists events: Nathan Hale in 1765, a 1776 Resolution of Independence, and a 1633 Hartford fort site. It also mentions a postal route from Boston to Rhode Island and an unclear item on June 8.
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Butch
Hartford
Conn
Boston
Rhode Island
Ie ‘Matas
Biography of Virginia Bruce A Hollywood Actress
Virginia Bruce born September 29 in Minneapolis later Briggs. Daughter of Earl Briggs, Fargo High School graduate, moved to Los Angeles where director Beaudine signed her to a film contract. She starred in The Love Parade and Sky Bride and married John Gilbert in 1922, with daughter Susan Ann. She retired then returned in Jane Eyre and The Mighty Barnum among many films. She married director J Walter Ruben December 18 1937 in Pacific Palisades.
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Virginia Bruce
Minneapolis
Virginia Briggs
Earl I’. Briggs
North Dakota
Virginia
Fargo High School
Los Angeles
University of California At
William Beaudine
Jeanette MacDonald
Maurice Chevalier
Ziegfeld
New York
Fred
Adele Astaire
Robert Young
Miss Bruce
Metro- Godwyn-Mayer
John Gilbert
Susan Ann Gilbert
Jenny Lind
Lillie Free Field
Garden Order
Crse
Eleanor Powell
Fran Hot Tone
Maureen O'Sullivan
Brimstone
Wallace Emery
Arsene Lupin Reurns
Melvyn Douglas
Warren William
Robert Montgomery
Montgomery
Herbert Marshall
Mar: Astor
Ha’ Roach
Frederic March
Wimpole Street
Bruce
J. Walter Ruben
Pacific Palisades
Giraffe Tops Tallest Animal List
The giraffe is described as the tallest living animal, notable for its long neck and height among mammals. It stands as a symbol of remarkable natural height within the animal kingdom.
Rittman summer recreation program opens Monday morn
The community summer recreation program led by Coach Tib Young starts Monday at the municipal field. Cashier Ralph Krabill notes 48 FHA loans in the bank’s year of handling such loans, with refinancing and new construction totaling over 110000 dollars in 12 months. Nearly 500 attended Rittman High School’s graduation at the auditorium, honoring 35 seniors and hearing Harold Vincent of Akron’s board of education. The B and W service station now features an electric sign guiding customers, and The Ohio Boxboard Co.’s paper mill operates at full capacity as number three of three units begins full operation. The Ohio Educational Monthly for May highlights the achievements of County Superintendent G. W. Baumgardner.
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Rittman
Municipal Field
Tib Young
Ralph Krabill
Atman Savings Bank
Federal Housing Administration
Rittman High School
Harold Vincent
Akron Board of Education
B-&w
Ohio Boxboard Co
Ohio Educational Monthly
G. W. Baumgardner
Marriage License Issued in Medina County
Raymond C. Petit of Rittman and Elsie Farie Oplinger of Wadsworth received a Medina County probate judge issued marriage license last week. The couple plans to move into a Rittman home this week. Prohibition news and local liquor tax implications were also reported. In other notes Sherman Mackey returned from overseas to visit his sister, Mrs E V Shaffter, over the weekend. Wheat prices were listed at $2.40 at Hershey and Rohrer.
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Medina County
Raymond C. Petit
Rittman
Elsie ‘Farie Oplinger
Wadsworth
Near Bear
Columbus Dispatch
State Liquor License Board
Sherman Mackey
E. V Shaffter
Hershey & Rohrer
Young Fry to perform violin at Babe Festival
Harry Fry son of Mr and Mrs Ora Fry of We Ohio has been chosen to play his violin in the Babe Festival conducted by Bald win Wallace Conservatory of Music. A L Baumgartner former principal will complete work for his masters degree this summer at Ohio State University. Memorial Day program by the American Legion drew the largest crowd at the Rittman cemetery since municipalhood. Contracts signed Ohio Boxboard Co and the Reserve Power and Light Co to supply electrical power to the factory via a special transmission line and sub station.
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Harry Fry
Ora Fry
Ohio
Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music
A. L. Baumgartner
Ohio State University
The
American Legion
Rittman Cemetery
Ohio Boxboard Co
Reserve Power and Light Company
Grant Wins Slogan Prize Again at Akron Beacon Journal
Mr A J Grant won $1900 for a second time this year in a slogan contest for the classified section of the Akron Beacon Journal. Miss Marjorie Stoolmiller and Miss Esther Branigan left on vacation plans for New York City and the New England states. Rittman baseball beat Doylestown 4 to 2 with nine hits to four. Mr and Mrs J B Hickin attended the funeral of cousin Mrs Hattie Breen in Brecksville.
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A J Grant
Akron Beacon Journal
Grant
Marjorie Stoolmiller
Rittman Gavings Bank
Esther Branigan
New York City
New England
Rittman
Doylestown
Manager Alvin Petit Installs Rain Insurance for Sunday Games
Alvin Petit, manager of the local ball club, has arranged rain insurance after several Sundays were washed out. The policy aims to cover upcoming games when rain threatens play.
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Alvin Petit
Alvin
Church Services and Schooling Readings Across Local Congregations
Multiple church schedules list morning services at 8 and 10 a m and evening gatherings at 7 30 p m throughout the year plus 9 30 Bible school led by Ralph Fixler and classes for all ages. Sunday includes morning worship with Communion and a sermon on Disciples of This Day, followed by a 6 45 Young People session and a 7 30 Brentine worship with A Pauline Prayer for Christians. Next Sunday June 4 Cradle Roll Day recognizes children. First Baptist Branigan Hall hosts bill Echolds pastor with 10 am Sunday School and 8 pm preaching featuring Viking male quartet. Rev Benford teaches Bible School Wednesdays, Cottage prayer Fridays 5 30 p m, Sunday School 9 30, morning worship 10 40, Lord's Contract message, Young People 6 30, evangelistic 7 30 with Soul's Vision. Junior prayer Wednesday 6 45, adult prayer and Bible study 7 45. Prayer Service Saturday 7 30 p m.
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Ralph Fixler
Church of
Chfist
Young People's Meeting
Viking
Benford
Bible
Ng Cottage
United Brethren Church Service List Readies Annual Day
Rev. C. J. McGee leads Bible School at 9 30 with Walter Shook supervising Morning worship at 10 30 on the theme Exhortation to Christian Steadfastness. Young people meet at 6 45 led by Miss Naomi Freeman. Evening Children’s Day program features Miss Claramae Wegner of Cleveland with story and object lesson. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 30 for all. adult choir practice at 8 30 directed by Homer Forrer.
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Bible School
Walter Shook
Naomi Freeman
Claramae Wegner
Cleveland
Scotland Yard sleuths visit New York World’s Fair
A lighthearted column notes Scotland Yard’s famed sleuths visiting the New York World’s Fair, leaving the perisphere and trylan unsolved amid broader quips about Italy’s coffee propaganda and questions about Roman tastes and air travel. It also mentions Ferdinand and Spain’s bullfighting revival stirring inquiries.
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Scotland Yard
Commencement Speaker Jokes About Diplomas
The speaker's quip that diplomas are like mental embalming certificates drew laughter and reflected on the rule versus exception in the ceremony.
Classy senior mottos missing this year
A reader notes the absence of witty senior class mottoes this year and hopes the younger generation retains its sense of humor.
Remains of J L Archibald Dow Highlight Reckless Drive
The fragmentary obituary notes the death of J L Archibald Dow after a reckless attempt to drive without learning. It suggests bold nerve but unsafe actions led to fatal consequences.
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Archibald Dow
Milton Presbyterian Church Weekly Services and Programs
The Milton Presbyterian Church led by Rev. S Hendrickson offers Sunday School at 9 15 and morning worship at 10 30. A Civic Improvement Service follows, with a sermon titled As He Was Praying. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 36 and midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7 30.
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Milton Presbyterian Church
S. Hendrickson
Second St
Stone put up to remember a man whose name fades
A local effort raises a stone to honor an individual whose contributions are fading from memory. Residents gather to dedicate the marker and ensure the name endures beyond time.
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Good Housekeeping Magazine
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