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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
2
Hollywood columnist Jimmie Fidler voices unease about portraying war atrocities on screen. He warns audiences may resist graphic horrors yet expects grim melodramas to emerge. He notes industry pressure from government and public opinion shaping film material during wartime.
Elyria Theatres presents Scisface and Sky Devils as the year’s top sensations on the Licaty Theatre screen. Ben Hecht’s writings frame a bold praise for the new Hollywood era while stars Ann Svorak Karey Mars tey Osquail Perkins and others headline. A war era tone pervades reviews as audiences weigh entertainment against wartime costs and fatigue.
A fire roared through a Dayton building housing the Army Sizasl Corps department causing about $100,000 in damage. Officials said the blaze began yesterday and rapidly grew, with claims of breakers and debris noted as crews battled to control the flames. An ex-marine, Chris Denke, recently discharged, was among those observed near the scene.
Rev Cleland Wellington speaks at Wellington First Methodist in a series of district gatherings. Local clubs, 4H, Sorosis and library groups hold joint events, with talks on reading newspapers and community plans, including a fall bazaar and Lorain County Fair booth. Community notices cover birthdays, brownie activities, needlework, and upcoming poultry talks and youth programs.
Calendar items list social gatherings including a garden party at a school starting at 8 pm and a supper at LePurle church on Fels nay at 0 pm. Also notes Grange card party at North Ridgeville Grange hall and a Saturday event at Grange hall with times and venues.
New London New Lomlan reports a successful Fourth War Bond Drive crediting Kenneth KiekpatgleR of Savings and Lomi Banting Co. The drive included Three fortnships Fitenville Clarksfield and New London with a total of $186,713.25 raised, up 24.5 percent from the prior period.
An event advertises a fish fry tonight featuring fried fish dishes, Italian sausages, chicken dinners, and beer. Prices and exact items are listed in a rough, OCR-style note, highlighting attractively labeled meals and the venue’s menu offerings.
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