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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1942
Page
2
A letter from PhC Robert Steele of Camp Blanding Florida praises Elyria civic military service efforts sending gifts to local soldiers. He thanks the community for the project and asks for more information about the organization and its fundraising, noting he is the sole Elyrian in his unit and explaining his difficulty describing the city to his comrades.
Elgriss notes many youths come from New York New Jersey Alabama Michigan and other states. He says the group enjoys competing and that most boys do not receive such detention or support from the residents of Elyria.
Two feature pictures at the Lincoln Theatre today feature Burma Road with Charles Bickford and Evelyn Ankers and The Riders of the Timberline starring William Doyle.
Tyrone Power delivers his most stirring portrayal in Son of Fury the tale of Benjamin Blake shown at Capitol Theatre with an 11 30 p m late show tonight.
Snippets describe swashbuckling action and torrid romance in the South Seas during the early 1800s, amid reports of arsenic use in Anueuay for insect icicles weed killers and animal dips. Dr Rotman from Chicago cautions temper loss as unpatriotic, linking it to drained vital energy.
Radio schedules list numerous programs across Saturday and Sunday, including opera mood pieces and news segments. Notable items include Sunny War, Spotlight Band, Wings over Jerez, and Chancery Cock Weather updates, with a mix of music, talk, progra ms and religious singalongs amid broad station listings.
The piece surveys Hollywood's wartime patriotism and unity amid calls for a solid front against enemies. It praises studios, distributors, and theaters for contributing to Uncle Sam, notes ongoing industry self-criticism, and recalls memories and celebrity notes from Claire Trevor to Greta Garbo.
A chaotic item notes John Barrymore and a Century Fox wage move. It reports that after a five percent raise to staff, studio prices rose and a posted Warner Brothers menu shows employees now charged 40 cents for meals. The piece carries a satirical tone about studio life and star antics.
Mrs Alice Frazers presided as Circle 1 of St Johns Woman's Guild met at Mrs Hetry Sofke's home. Readings were given, prayers led, and hospital supplies prepared. Nine members received refreshments. Also announced South Amherst Animal Association meeting Sunday at 1 30 pm.
Suburban calendar items include a card party and dance in tows hall sponsored by the OES for Red Cross funds, a Grange dance for members and families, a Civilian Defense meeting with Sheriff Finegan showing bombing pictures, Lyndon Chapter officers’ practice, and Kiwanis at Coe Memorial. Miss Margaret Rice noted, Mrs Elmer Tiarris served refreshments during a business meeting with stationary cards to be sold.
Ohio officials warn drivers may reuse 1942 license plates in 1943 with a lock strip device. Plans for salvaging old plates for war needs include free exchanges at gas stations and red cross involvement. States like Michigan and California have similar devices. A Toledo exhibit features contemporary Chilean art at the Toledo Museum of Art in March.
Grafton harboring Pinacttle club will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Mary Clay. Anchor Rebekah Social club gathers Tuesday evening with Mrs. Russell D Fulton. North Olmsted Lady Clith meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Mrs. Arthur Klee. Dover Center read session planned.
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