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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1942
Page
2
Hollywood columnist Jimmie Fidler critiques Melvyn Douglas and the Civilian Defense Office dispute, arguing Douglas did not intend subversion while noting the backlash harmed both actors and public perception. The column references Hollywood figures, a nightlife encounter, and past industry events without graphic detail.
A collage of gossip on Eva Tanguay’s eye operation and Francis Lederer heckled by the American Legion during peace talks, plus a stalled separation for Gloria Stuart and Arthur Sheekman. Edna Damel, Guy Kinbee, George Sanders and others offer quips on fashion, acting, and habits. Santa Rosa Junior College funds $2000 for the yearbook to buy defense bonds.
Tonight and Thursday events span Carlisle North Olmsted Columbia Grafton Avon and surrounding areas with church meetings, sewing circles, dances, quilt clubs, senior choirs, grange gatherings, and a roast pork supper at the Methodist church. Highlights include Clague Road Congregational church meeting in North Olmsted and East Carlisle Community Club dinner at the school.
Due to Detald de Lancy Nath grade teacher enlisting in the Coast Guard, the Welllinton school board engaged Miss Floxie Williams of Forest to replace de Laney. Williams previously led the Pythian Children's Home at Spriisfield and taught 17 years in Forest, holding a Mile certificate for elementary teaching from Ohio Northern University.
Delivery Service Call JUNIOR GHISSINGE presents a senior class play at the local school Tuesday March 16 with a cast of sixteen pupils led by Mrs. Daniel Shepard. The evening includes rehearsals and school activities, plus community events like a hamlin Woman's Bellet Company tea and various club meetings in Wellington area organizations.
James Ferriman son of Mr and Mrs W W Ferriman of 719 East Avenue is rated number one cadet in the junior class of the Reserve Officers Training Corps at Ohio State University in Columbus He has also been elected to the National Military Honorary Society Scabbards and Blade and will be initiated February 2.
Walter Huston stars as the devil and Edward Arnold as Daniel Webster in All That Money Can Buy opening Thursday at the Rivoli Theatre. The film, based on Stephen Vincent Benet's tale, follows Webster's famed debate with the devil over a man’s soul.
International Lady opens tomorrow at the Capitol Theatre starring George Brent and Tiona Massey. The wartime intrigue drama follows a concert singer whose actions disrupt both English and American circles amid suspenseful plot twists.
Reported assassination attempt on German ambassador Baron Franz von Papen in Ankara wounded Papen and his wife, with fragments injuring others and sparking speculation of Axis blame on British agents. Witness accounts varied while Turkish authorities opened an inquiry. Also notes a Missouri farm survey showing high winter food costs for a three-person family and related details.
Oberlin Grange plans a dance for members and friends to be held Friday evening February 27. A meal will be served. At the meeting Master Ceara Derg presided and the group voted to send the treasurer Mrs Geatee Bae Coline to attend the Lecturers Short Course. The recreation hour was led by Houtah Feakine and the next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday March 19.
Dr A E Nilsson of Oberlin College urged students at Finney Chapel to recognize the rubber crisis affecting the American war effort. He warned dwindling global supply, noted 765000 tons used in 1941 with reserves near 630000 tons, and outlined sources, synthetic rubber aims, and plans to boost production by 1947.
Clarence Macdonald, 17, confessed to shooting Dorothy Broz at the Palace theater during a film. Police trapped him after the death of his classmate, a Sterling Morton High senior, who had warned of threats amid jealousy.
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