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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1942
Page
2
In England the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force contributed as technics advisors for This Above All now at the Rivoli Theatre. Joan Fontalie and Theatre Power are starred. The Foellah girls are tied to the RAP Correalesion in Washington.
Two feature pictures headline Lincoln Theatre today and tomorrow. Thunder River Feud stars Ray Corrigan John King and Max Terhune, while Dangerously They Live features John Garfield Nancy Coleman and Raymond Massey. Also showing is Hangman's Noose from the Gang Buster era.
Canton Atif Z I A 44 cents a day raise for 1400 maintenance and production workers at a $20,000 naval ordnance plant run by Westinghouse Elegiei and Manufacturing Co. Agreement after four months of negotiations. The raise, authorized, will go to Navy department and Westinghouse for final approval. New scale sets 79 5 cents an hour for laborers and up to $1.90 for the highest paid machinists. The raise does not affect clerical or departmental executives.
Virginia Huesey, aged 74, died last night from injuries suffered when a kerosene stave exploded at her home in Findsley. Fire officials said the blast caused fatal burns and damage to the kitchen area.
An auto mobile killed Charles Patterson 41 a World War veteran while he fixed a tire on his own car in Akron on Aug 21 Rome Vinega another car police reported.
Radio listings detail Friday August events across stations WTAM and others, with programs including news, weather, music blocks, and world news. Notable features mention Milwaukee and Norfolk listings, various gardens and parades, and mixed entertainment from morning to late night segments.
Hollywood gossip column surveys hairpieces used by Crosby and other stars. It notes toupees and wigs, why actors wear them, and how makeup creates seamless looks for photo sessions and screen roles with occasional quips about aging and vanity.
Wellington council schedules a community junk drive for August 27 chaired by Councilman L. G. Simple with Robert Holland and Ernest Webber assisting. Residents are urged to place scrap at the curb for collection and sale at a set price with proceeds aiding Red Cross and Salvation Army service groups. Dr W H Landgrebe begins officers training in Cleveland and Mrs Landgrebe to work at Cornell office from Sept 20. Edith E Metcalf of Elyria Red Cross to speak to workers. Meeting begins 2 PM. Mrs Louis Holub hosts party.
Avon Lake cream social on the parsonage lawn for Senior Fellowship. Columbia Baptist choir practice at 8 pm. Miss Rowena Ingersoll hosts Friday gathering. Ripton ice cream social at Inn Hall hosted by Women’s Thursday Club. Eaton Honor Roll Service Board meditation at Eaton Cen at 0:30 pm with a short program.
Milwaukee report details a disturbance where a man from Milwaukee made a marriage proposal to a stranger, police intervened, and the proposal was refused. The chaotic scene involved multiple individuals and officers at a cafe, with references to a tense confrontation and a reported arrest or departure.
A Wednesday evening party at Mrs. Hatherine Moore’s home featured gifts and games with prizes awarded to several guests including Mrs. Ray Neff and Mrs. Albert Warren. The gathering included refreshments and mingling, while other items mention visits by the Knapp family, neighbors in Elyria and Cha rest, and a birthday observed for Mrs. Herbert Miller.
Akion and two brothers plus one woman held after an apparent kidnapping at a filling station. They face charges including robbery and hijacking. Helen Mor Hhion, 2, allegedly involved with $38 stolen. Williamsar sought for a prior headup in Akron on July 2.
Prof Leonard Stidley of Oberlin College spoke Sunday at 1:30 at the United Church. Rev Stick led a children’s program, then a hymn, with sermon on Growing Up. An August 23 speaker, Rev Job Rose of Avon Lake, will address the United Church at 10:30. After services a community picnic in the park offered fellowship and a chance to visit Rev. Rose and family. Local hospital news notes a patient recuperating after surgery. Rites for Clare Ellen Wolfe were held at 3 p.m. in Chatham conducted by Rev Joe Dick. Lyman Shaw and family attended the Shaw family reunion at Hess, with 79 attendees including younger members.
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