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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1942
Page
2
Hollywood columnist Jimmie Fidler lays out hopes for the film industry in 1943. He envisions Luise Rainer Paul Muni Marie Wilson and John Bales regaining prominence, the end of double features and B films, and a concerted effort to provide acting jobs for veterans.
Hollywood fans hear calls for veteran actors to organize for liveli hood while Warner, MGM and Paramount are urged to cultivate new stars. Ann Sheridan and Joan Davis loom in gossip showers as industry figures discuss profits, talent, and future film prosperity.
Avon Lake council minutes report Councilman King head of the Red Cross drive says over 830 dollars was turned in, more than twice any prior village total, as the clerk notes figures.
The page lists January 1 radio programming with varied shows across music, news, interviews, and serials. Notable entries include a morning block of music and talk, congressional updates, film and star segments, and afternoon and evening schedules featuring soap operas, variety acts, and sports briefings.
Carlisle residents gathered at 1938 Grafton road for a sprightly morning breakfast hosted by Mr Paul Shikoski and the Port Methodist circle. About 43 guests, newcomers welcomed, music and awards highlighted a lively event with social mingling and new friendships formed.
Lorain County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting near Saturday at the Grafton community building. Two directors for the year will be elected. Durkee of Grafton seeks director for District No. 1 and Lehman of Graf ton seeks director for District No. 2. Morning business session includes reports and routine business. a basket lunch is planned, followed by an afternoon program with a speaker and entertainment yet to be announced.
Community calendars list events across towns including Lagrange Lyndon Chi meeting at 8 p m Monday. Stockholders at Farmers Supply Co to convene at 1:30 p m Thursday at town hall. P T A and garden clubs announce meetings in Avon Avon P T A high school auditorium and North Ridgeville Garden Club hostesses. Also listed are Red Cross sewing sessions Jolly Friendship Birthday club and a veterans tribute program with speaker L D Harlin detailing Hawaii visits and wartime topics.
Community notices from the Columbus Deshier Wallick hotel reflect the Love County Fair board meeting attended by industry and civic leaders. Speakers included R Bruce of Kurial Sociela, T J Billines, and John T Brown overseeing agriculture. The program covered fire prevention, publicity, and junior fair activities, with references to Ohio state figures and county fair traditions.
Coordinator Walter J. Wright ordered local rationing boards to obtain from area agencies a report detailing anticipated tire needs. Reports from the sheriff and OPD were sought as steps toward fair distribution. A bootlegging probe and illegal selling of tires were noted, with penalties including federal action. Wright outlined next steps toward rationing automobiles and trucks under the OFM order.
The Lorain County schools vote to buy 435 reams of mimeograph paper from Dobson Evans Company of Columbus to supply about a year. The order includes 275 reams of 11 by 14 inch paper at 437 cents per ream, 150 reams of 8 1 2 by 14 inch paper at 63.4 cents per ream, and 10 reams of punched paper at 7 cents a ream. The Dobson Evans Company will store the paper and deliver as needed.
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