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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-04-06
Then One Day Jean Got Furious
Role in 1Zopoto'
Turning Point
|nCoreer

wood. She came here on a
fluke, winning campus queen
contest at Ohio State Univer-
sity via a battle between sorority
and nom sorority elements in
the school. When tested 1T
Fox, neither she nor the studio
was optimistic.
An Anarchist She.
Jean actually didn't care
whether she was signed or not
and was almost blasphemous, by
Hollywood standards. when she
said: Il wish they'd drop my
option, so I can go back to
school"
Another fluke landed her in a
picture. Tested for a little opus
about a farm girl, Zanuck sud-
denly decided that she was just
what he wanted for Tyrone
Powers Captain From CASTLE. "
Jean claims to have signed
fewer autograph books than any
other actress in Hollywood. She
never went to the premieres and
night clubs where film folk gen.
orally meet. In fact. Jean at
tended her first premiere when
she went to the opening Of Viva
Zapata."
Jean was born in Canton,
Ohio, as Elizabeth Jean Peters,
but every one calls her Pete.
She moved to a farm near East
Canton when she was 10, living
in the country until it was time
to pack off for college.
She's the most punctual per-
son in Hollywood and she traces
it to the most bitter disappolnt-
ment of her life.
Il wanted desperately to be a
drum majorette with the high
school band in East Canton, and
all summer long practiced the
marching and baton twirling.
arrived at the tryout 5 minutes
late-and they picked another
girl" She never has been late
since.
Five feet 5l2 inches tall.
Jean weighs 124 pounds, has
dark brown tresseS and green
eyes. She is the daughter of
Mary Elizabeth Peters, a tall
ented painter, and the late Ger
aid Morris Peters, an engineer,
who died when Jean was 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-04-06

we'll, because others have and
no clear answer has been forth
coming. I think I know. She'd
been in love with a producer
for a long time and must have
decided to forget it.
Anyway, the surge to work
has meant not only "zapata." "
but the forthcoming "Wait Till
the Sun Shines, Nellie" Cry
of the Swamp" and THE Full
House"-more pictures than she
made in the preceding three
years.
Jean always has been some
thing of an enigma in Holly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-04-06
E|iot's Cocktail Party Exceeds
Even Nero's Best in Popularity
1t Has Lasted Three Years. Attracted Uncounted Thousands
And Far Outlosts Any Appeal to 'Snobs of Culture
The Passing Show

It can be said fatty that the
most fabulously popular cock
tail party ever given is the one
by T. S. Eliot.
1t is one of those affairs
called a progressive party; not
unlike a floating crap game,
but infinitely more elegant.
Currently, its location is the
Gayety Theater in Washington
where. in spite of the fact that
it has been going on three
years, THE Cocktail Party" is
a dramatic event of the season.
Any party that lasts three
years, covers so much territory
and attracts so many tens of
thousands of guests is success
full beyond the dreams of any
host. including Nero.
What does such fantastic
popularity mean?
Is it that Eliot's poetic play
reveals a truth without which
the people shall perish? Is it
that snobbism has exalted the
author to an intellectual lead
ership impossible outside of the
theater, a much more popular
medium than literature? In
short. why does every one have
to see THE Cocktail Party" and
quarrel so bitterly about it
afterward?
Mr.. Nathan Explains.
For one explanation, let's
hear from that congenitally in
dignant man. George Jean
Nathan. Writes he:
THE aWed reception accord
ed the play by many was to be
expected. The mere circum-
stance that it was the work of
a man prominent in the world
of letters, that it was written
in verse. that it had an aura of
mysticism and a Whit of in
cense, that it's intent and con-
tent were at times obscure. and
that it was performed by Eng
lish actors of polite finish was
sufficient profoundly to i'm
press those snobs of culture who
are never more swoonful than
at the advent of something
which is meaninglessly recon-
dite, provided only it be super
f1cially silken."
That is quite a thought in a
sentence whose length alone
apart from its scorn-Would
Identify it as Nathan's.
Nathan's evaluation Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-04-06
By Joy Cormody

plays popular flavor. however,
was written at the time of its
Broadway opening, January
1850. THE Cocktail Party"
cannot have sustained itself
ever since at the expense of
mere spobs of culture. It has
run through several casts since
Alec Guinness, Cathleen Mes
bitt. Irene Worth, Robert
Flemyng, etc. gave it its first
polite polish"
But Success SwellS.
Two seasons beyond the snobs
and a caviar casts it continues
to lure multitudes. It is possible,
as Nathan might claim, that
these constitute no more than
the mob curious to learn what
the snobs were so excited about
two years ago, but it also is UNI
likely.
1t seems more probable that
these are genuine people, genu-
inely interested in an author
and play that represent escape
from the commonplaceness of
the theater.
THE Cocktail Party" is pro-
foundry not commonplace.
It is the work of a poet who
achieved the prestige of a Nobel
prize and the popularity of q
best-selling author This is a
rare accomplishment. When the
man who has it to his credit
moves over into such a popular
medium as the theater (and
within the past few weeks the
movies as welD. he is bound to
arrive with impact, Eliot did.
For months, the version OF
the play published by Harcourt
Brace & Co. was on best
selling book lists everywhere
1t has continued to sell in the
bookstores at a rate unequaled
by any other contemporary play
That it has had a squirt in
Washington bookstores again
this week was something of a
paradoxical surprise.
Most plays do sell under
such circumstances" one book
seller explains, but we hac
sold so many copies of Eliot s
play, and at such a consistent
rate. that we were a bit startled
Pleasantly, of course"
This quantity and intensity OF
curiosity about The Cocktail
Party" in theater and book.
stores more than intimates that
Eliot's literary prestige is the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-04-06
Coming Attractions
Stage.

Stage.
| ARENA-"Dark of the Noon"
with George Grizzard. start
ing April Is.
NEW GAYETY The Male
Animal with Elliott Nu-
gent. starting April 81.
Screen.
| AMBASSADOR Jack and
the Beanstalk," with Bud
Abbott and Lou Costello,
starting Friday.
CAPITOL-"Battle at Apache
Pass" with John Lund.
COLUMBIA-"Raging Tide"
with Shelley Winters.
DUPONT-"Pictura -Adven-
ture in Art" episodes from
the lives of six artists.
KEITHS - Snow White"
starting Wednesday.
LITTLE - Marie du Port"
with Jean Cabin.
METROPOLITAN - Ozark
Victory" with Bette Davis,
and 1.-THE Maltese Falcon"
with Humphrey Bogart.
starting Thursday.
ONTARIO - MY Favorite
Spy" with Bob Hope. start
ing Wednesday.
PALACE-"With a Song in
My Heart" with Susan
Hayward, starting Friday.
PLAYHOUSE - "Deadline.
U. S. A." with Humphrey
Bogart.
PLAZA "Clouded Yellow"
with Jean Simmons.
TRANSFERRING Six Con-
victs," with John Beal,
starting Wednesday.
WARNER Jack and the
Beanstalk." with Bud Ab-
bolt and Lou Costello, starts
ing Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-04-06
Literute Actor
HOLLYWOOD

David F'arrar. prominently
cast in support of Jennifer
Jones in Selznick'S forthcoming
technidrama. Gypsy Blood" is
the author OF an autobiography,
mo Royal Road" and a text
book on journalism used in
some American universities.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04
Eagle Dance
Is Benefit for
Seal Fund

A benefit entertainment,
dance and bake sale sponsored
by the Fratrnal Order of Eagles
and the F. o. E. Ladies AUX
iliary for its members and
guests, will be held at the
Eagles Hall, 317 Water ST.,
Chardon, on Dec. 6, for the
annual Christmas Seal Sale of
the Geauga County Tubercu-
losis and Health Association, re-
ports Mrs. Lewis Bostwick,
County Seal chairman.
This voluntary project was
arranged by one of the Assoc
iation's Board of Directors, Rob
ert Walsh, who is the represen-
tative of the F. o. E.
In behalf of the Association,
Mrs. Bostwick expressed her
gratitude to the F. o. E. and
the Ladies Auxiliary for their
public spirit in supporting the
1852 Christmas Seal Sale and
for their interest in helping TO
reach the 100000 goal in
Geauga county. The complete
efforts for the success of this
benefit are voluntary, states
Mrs. Bostwick, in appreciation
to Perkins Motor Of Charslon
for their courtesy in sponsoring
the printing Of posters and
tickets.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04
MiddzefeH Snow Ball to be
Held on December 20

to Box $40, Middlefield. If
there is snow, you may start
to build your snowman any
time after the 18th of Decenl-
ber. Your snowman will be
judged December 10Th. There
will be first and second prizes
given. Hurry and send your
names in, we will accept en-
tries up until the 18th. The
biggest snow man wins.
How would you like to GO
to the Snow Ball in a sleigh
with your fovorite girl? If you
live in Middlefield Village and
would be interested just send
your name and the name OF
the street you live on to the
address given at the end of this
article. We will hold a draw.
ing the Saturday night before
the dance and five lucky young
couples will be picked to be
driven to the Snow Ball in {
sleigh.
All entries to be sent to P.O
Box $40, Middlefield, Ohio.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04
Gloria VanDeWeel Has Part
in "Wiyh You Were Here"

Wish opened June 25,
Gloria's goth birthday, and was
branded as a flop. But Pro-
ducers Leland Hayward and
Logan didn't thow in the towel.
Instead of crying in it, they
revised the show.
"The rest already is history.
Business doomed and the title
song swept the nation.
Meanwhile, Gloria had be-
come a celebrity. And all be-
cause of THAT pitcure, a photo
graph taken before the shows
opening. It displayed her in a
bathing suit, being held by
John Perkins, who plays the
part of Muscles
Picture Plastered Over the
Big City
"The picture appeared on
billboards, posters, the cover of
the shows program, sheet
music, record albums and on
the musicals curtain. Gloria
couldn't go anywhere without
seeing her smiling face grin
ming back at her.
"She began collecting fan
letters and honors. In October
she was Miss Anti Freeze, and
last week was crowned 1853
Hosiery Queen for having the
most beautiful legs to be seen
since nylon was invented
"Both Misses brought a smile
to Gloria's purse, which hadn't
been too happy. AS Miss Anti
Freeze, she received $500 and
as Hosiery Queen $50 and so
pairs of nylons.
Continued On page ten)
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04
SouthNeWbur,
News by Lucy Simpson
Telephone Newbury 844

Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Gore
returned from their Florida
vacation trip, Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gore
attended the wedding of Mar
garet Barriball and Allan Mar
tell at the brides home on
Walters road, Friday evening.
The bride graduated from Cha
grin Falls high school with the
class of 1852 and the groom
was graduated from the New
bury high school in the 1852
class, and is now in the navy.
Best wishes are extended to
them.
Cpl. Robert Simpson and
wife surprised their folks when
they came from Blackstone, Va,
Wednesday, to spend Thanks
giving and the weekend, re-
turning Sunday.
Lucy Simpson is staying at
the George Knox home OF
Pekin Rd. Telephone your news
items to her at Newbury 844.
Mrs. Edith Grazier of Cha
grin Falls was luncheon guest
of Mrs. Ivan Weisz, Wednesday.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04

MIDDLEFIELD - You havn't
forgotten the Snow Ball have
you? We're not going to let
you forget, you will be hear
ing all about it for the next
three weeks. The decorators
are already busy working try
ing to make this the Greatest.
Everyone get in on the fun.
Keep sending in your silly
poems advertising the Snow
Ball. Who knows, maybe your
poem will be used. Remember
we pay a dollar for every
poem we use that you send in
telling about the Middlefield
Chamber of Commerce Annual
Snow Ball.
Here's something for you
kiddos living in the village ito
get in on if you are in school.
Anyone up through the ninth
grade, just try to build the
largest snow man in your front
yard. Send your name and the
name of the street you live on
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04
Former Geauga Resident
Dies in Auto Crash

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. EgleSton
received a telegram Thanks
giving, telling of the death OF
their cousin, Mrs. Lester Clapp,
in Fort Wayne, Ind. The family
had been in an automobile
accident, the week previous.
Lester Clapp was a former
Geauga county resident, having
graduated from Chardon high
school in 1916.
Mrs. Clapp leaves besides her
husband, two daughters, Elean-
or and Ruth and son, May
nard.
The son, Maynard, and his
wife left Labor Day to 60 as
missionaries into Apartado
Mexico, and the Eglestons re-
ceived a letter Monday, telling
of the birth of a son Nov. q
to the Maynard Clapps.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04

Deeply concerned with the prob
ably astronomical figures Of the in
coming budget, am following close
ly the studies being made by the
appropriate committees. If they are
really worth while I shall be shar-
ing them with you. When we con-
slider that we are spending at the
estimated rate Of some SIT billion
and have an income of only S68
billion, we know that every possible
item must be reviewed 90 that only
necessities remain, In the appro-
priation bills.
During the current nscal year
ending June 80. 1853. National Sc.
curity win have cost us S5e.2 bill
lion. Next years budget win call
for o considerable increase. Under
our recently nominated and able
Secretary Of Defense, Charles e.
Wilson. we can expect greater enc.
iency than we have had In the past.
This should result In more effective
national defense at lower cost to
the taxpayer.
xKInIIAM GREKN-Ths State Of
w Ohio has suffered the loas Of
q distinguished son In the passing
Of william Green, President Of the
American Federation oe Labor.
Some 20 years ago Mr. Green was
called upon b an The shoes of the
father Of the labor movement.
Samuel 0ompeEe Hig was Q difl~
cult task. but he never shisked his
xeanonsihilitieA That he Was aUe.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04

A New York columnist, Frank
Schuerger, last week devoted
one days space to Gloria Van
Deweel, today of Broadway
but only a few weeks ago OF
Burton, Ohio.
In his column on Gloria, Mr.,
Schuerger said:
Everywhere one turns these
days on Broadway, he sees
the gorgeous face and figure
of Gloria Van Deweel, the
hydrogen blonde from Burton,
Ohio.
tWhen Gloria came here to
work for John Robert Powers
this spring, her only aim was
to make her mark in the model
ing market, but a newspaper
ad changed her mind in a big
ger hurry than the one in
which she had taught dancing
for Arthur Murray in Cleveland
for two years.
"After only one job with
Powers, she saw the ad for
additions for Wish You Were
Here Requirements for show
girls were a good figure and
dancing, singing and basket
ball ability.
'She possessed three, but was
little worried about singing.
At her tryout, Gloria told
Director Joshua Logan that she
just wasn't a chanteuse. Logan,
being nobody's fool, took a
look at beautiful Miss Van
Deweel and told her that all
she would have to do was carry
a tune. Gloria sang America
and got the job.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04
Angela Hite
Rites Today

Funeral services were held
this morning at 10 am. at st.
Mary's church, Chardon, for
Angela Hite, II, who died
early Tuesday morning, Dec.
2, at Lake County Memorial
hospital in Painesville.
Mrs. Hite was the widow of
the late Oswald Hite and she
resided in Chardon.
She leaves four daughters,
Miss Angela Hite of Chardon,
Mrs. Phyllis Marn of Cleveland,
Mrs. Virginia Mayer of Paines-
vile and Mrs. Arlene Love
land of Thompson, and a son,
John Hite of Chardon. She was
the mother of the late Mrs
Rose Summers. Also surviving
are 16 grandchildren.
Burial was to be at the St
Patrick's cemetery in Thompson
Funeral arrangements were in
charge of the Burr Funeral
Home.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04
Organize
Guild at
St. Helen S

The Oath" taken by the
Isabella Guild charter men,
ber's "Geauga Council on Mon
day evening, Nov. 10, at ST.
Helen's is indeed one that will
be remembered by all for
some time to come.
The initiation was by cadle-
light ceremony. All the candles
were lit and the lights were
dimmed, members sang "Ou
This Day o Beautiful Mother" !"
and then recited the Isabella
Oath"
Linens, silverware, lighted
candles, and bouquets of flow.
ers in autumn hue graced the
beautifully set table. A lovely
luncheon was served.
Hostess for the occasion was
Mrs. Michael Jordanek.
This group under the leader.
ship of Mrs. Andy Fecho, Mrs
Richard McGrath, Mrs. Pau,
Clapacs, and Mrs. Frank Walt
man formed early this year t.
help the husbands in the
knights of Columbus" t.
their best advantage.
Later the bylaws were dis
cussed and officers were sci
ected. Members voted on tn,
bylaws and passed them unani
mously.
The Isabella Guild" mem
bers are now having a "Mer
chandise Drive" with which
they expect to raise funds fol
their treasury.
This group has taken thu
"Pope Home" under it's wing
remembering the birthday O
each patient for the next yea
with a birthday cake, eacl
member taking her turn as he
name comes up.
Charter Officers and mem
bers are as follows; Mrs. Pau
Clapacs, Pres; Mrs. And.
Fecho, Vice Pres; Mrs. Richar'
McGrath, Sec.; Mrs. Frank Sla
vik, Treas. Members, Mrs. Jos
eph Adamic, Mrs. John Brent
Mrs. Peter Bizjak, Mrs. Edmun'
Burke, Mrs. Edward Busch
Mrs. Elmer Davis, Mrs. Jane
Dinsmore, Mrs. Rocco Dragon
cite, Mrs. Howard Fink, Mari
anne Fink, Mrs. Fink, Mrs
Thomas Glassburner, Mrs. Wen
dell Hansel, Mrs. Michael Jor
danek, Mrs. Ralph Kraust
Mrs. Walter May, Mrs. Jane
Paryzek, Mrs. Thomas Sheehar
Mrs. Frank Waltman, and Mr.!
Joseph Zaller.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04
News by Mrs. Junior Komandt
Holds Farewell Meetinq


Phoenix Chapter No. 329 met
last Tuesday evening for the last
regular meeting before installa-
ton. Worthy Matron, Peggy
Warner and Worthy Patron,
Chester Warner presided in the
East, thus filling their stations
together for the last time before
installation.
The meeting opened in the us
ual manner and Past Matrons
were welcomed and given spe-
cial thanks from the Worthy
Matron. The ceremony of ini-
tiation was held and was follow
ed by a short farewell by the
Worthy Matron and Worthy Pat
ron.
Cathy Moore announced prac-
tice for installation to be held
on Sunday, Nov. 80, at 200 o.
clock. The Worthy Matron and
Worthy Patron were then pre-
sented a gift from their officers
and chapter closed in the regu-
lar form.
Following the meeting a blue
and pink shower was held for
Cathy Moore. The dining room
was nicely decorated for the oc-
casion and a pot luck luncheon
was served by the committee.
X
MIR. and Mrs. Walter Moore
and son Billie were in Detroit
over Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Billie McCon.
nell of Middlefield had Thanks
giving dinner with Mrs. Aretta
Mcconnell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hayes
entertained Mrs. Hayes sisters
families, Mr.. and Mrs. Hillaro
of Phalanx Station and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Clapp, for Thanks
giving.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Spang
Ter were dinner guests in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Oil.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Raymont
and family of Cleveland, Mr.
and Mrs. George Cervenka Of
Parkman were guests in the
home of Mrs. Anna Cervenka or
Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Soltis Jr
enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner ir
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roger
Blair.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Komandt
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04
hardonSBabyFactoryWorks
Overtime During November

Twenty-three births, IL boys
and IL girls, were reported
by Corey hospital for the month
of November, as follows:
Boys were born to Lloyd C.
and Ruth Nelson of Huntsburg
on November 9, William and
Matte Kurtz, Jr., of Burton
on November 6, Donald L. and
Vida Morris of Chesterland on
November 8, Marvin E. and
Rebecca Mast of Garrettsville
on November9, William and
Gertrude Yoder of Middlefield
on November z, Andrew ]. and
Emma Hostetler of Middlefield
on November IL, Donald T. and
Ruth Edelinski of Chardon on
November IS, Paul A. and
Tillie Tvergyak of Chardon on
November IL, Pete and Betty
Miller Of Burton on November
16, Henry H. and Phyllis Koc-
sis Of Newbury on November
%, and Monroe and Milanda
Miller of Burton on November
"a.
The IL girls were born to
Thomas H. and Carol Rogers
of Chesterland on November 4,
Jake M. and Mary Ann Miller
of N. Bloomfield on November
Ia, Clarence c. and Miriam
Rose of Madison on November
Is, George M. and Violet Brad
ley of Chardon on the 18th,
David L. and Charlotte Paulus
of Chardon on November 16,
Donald r. and Katherine Stew
art Of Burton on November
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04

%, Charles E. and Edna For
tenbaugh of Mentor on the 25th,
Stanley J. and Gladys Wick
of Aurora on November Is,
Ernest F. and Elizabeth III
gander of Huntsburg on No
vember Is, Calvin c. and jean
cite Stanton of Huntsburg on
November 26, Marvin L. and
Audrey Barto of E. Claridon
on November Is and George
and Jane Edelinski of Chardon
on November 26.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04
hospitaIAide Plan
Auction & Supper

The Geauga County Women's
Hospital Association is holding
a Spaghetti Supper and a Dutch
Auction. The supper will be
served from $50 pm. to 7:30
pm. with the Auction starting
at $50 pm. The date is Dec.
6, and the place Burton high
school.
The proceeds will be added
to the Hospital Building Fund.
Donations for the supper are
75c for adults and soc for
children (under 10 years.. Tic
kets may be purchased from
any member of the Hospital
Association.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1952-12-04
Hospital Aides
List New Members

New members of the Geauga
County Women Hospital Assoc
iation recently listed include:
BURTON - Nancy Eriksen,
Lena Hotchkiss, Mildred More
hart.
CHARDON Wilma Divoky,
Mary Divoky, Mrs. c. Edwards,
Mrs. Carrie Page, Mrs. Joe
Rogers, Mrs. ]. Sangrik, Mrs.
Robert Taft, Dorothy Tom
check, Lillian Anderson.
MONTVnLE-Mildred Wen
Eel, Margaret Wenzel.
MUNSON - Elizabeth I'd
vardi, Juanita Klatka, Mrs.
Ralph Tsass.
GnRQCRYWR Ann GAVWs