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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1944
Page
3
A fragmentary diary-like scene shows a weary Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood reflecting on recent blunt life changes. He describes a rough street scene, a frail kindness offered, and a demand for work that could force him to relocate unless better jobs appear soon.
A stream of blurred notes from Hollywood chatter describes actors, directors, and industry gossip. It notes a subdued figure with white hair, discusses MGM camouflage during wartime, mentions Dink Haymes and Perry Como, and jabs at Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, and Gene Autry amid contract disputes and artistic aspirations.
In Champaign Illinois postmaster A C Parris hired Donald Sudkamp, a six foot seven inch former Champaign tech school basketball player, to deliver mail but he overlooked several collection boxes because they were out of his sight line. He offered to double up, yet the issue persisted, leading to personnel changes with the staff.
The Friday August edition lists WTAM radio programs with world news, music blocks, and talk segments featuring Sara Lorratte Nova parts 6 10 Mateh to Victory and Heaton Hineke. The page flows into Christmas season style lineup including Open House News and a broad mix of entertainment from Adams to Durante, ending with Saturday and Sunday schedules and multiple station IDs.
Finalists to be chosen next week at elimination contests held in Wellington and Elyria for dress and style demonstrations. Winners advance to county fair and further state competitions. judges include Mrs. Bovard and eight club advisors.
Keighley, Brighton, Mrs Ralph Rowland, Rochester, Mrs William Wacksen, Kipton, and Mrs Anna Wilcox, Rochester, are among the names linked to county fair plans as almost all Four-H Clubs gear up for exhibits. The Senior Four-H Club plans demonstrations and an exhibit to show wartime program results.
The Birmingham Three Bees Girls 4-H sewing club met Monday at Mrs. Frank Lipps's home. Judges Mrs. Horst of Columbus and Mrs. Neil of Sandusky evaluated projects and work books, and the girls modeled their dresses.
A family dinner at the Baker home honored Alvin Baker with Col Virgil Smith and others present. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harvey Byers, Mrs Charles Grall, and Miss Ruth Grall among Norfolk visitors. Baker reports a transfer to Monroe Louisiana, AC Altin Baker listed as address. Approximately 106,600 pounds of naval clothing are refurbished monthly in private plants under Navy contract. Since 1855 Penn State has awarded 30,586 degrees, 26,824 bachelor diplomas.
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