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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1942
Page
14
In Hollywood Jimmie Fidler praises Clark Gable for his wartime service and star power. The piece argues Gable’s military liaison and film achievements boosted national morale and revenue, though it notes the industry relies on his screen presence to draw audiences and sustain studio income.
Article fragment recounts public figures and entertainers, noting political figures like Roosevelt and Hollywood actors Edward G Robinson and Betty Hutton. Mentions various gossip about marriages divorces and personal lives, with scandalous, sensational tone and partial anecdotes.
Suburban clubs and churches announce meetings at 1 30 p m 7 30 p m and 5 20 p m with venues including the town hall Home of Mrs Henry Behriver Grange hall and F Cardle School. Sewing circles Easter activities and Bible classes listed along with personal observations from film stars.
Wellington notes report Jack Perry enlisting in the U S Navy and heading to Great Lakes for training, with his bride-to-be living at Harold Perry’s home. Other local service members, including Florence Withesk recalled to Camp Merry and Lt. Harold Bonewit now Sgt, are covered along with several residents stationed at Fort Knox and Great Lakes. Community updates include church notes, residence changes, Red Cross drive, and a seven-day rain streak for a local foundry.
U S Treasury closes a year with record federal outlays surpassing earlier WWI totals. Preliminary figures show about 26.0 billion dollars spent on direct war costs plus other activities, with total near 33.1 billion including future estimates. Debt neared 76.6 billion as bonds were issued to cover deficits. Navy and Army outlays set separate records, and non war costs included interest on national debt.
The feature Mister V opens tomorrow at the Rivoli Theatre. An archaeology professor stages escapes of anti-Nazis from Inside Germany, with Leste Howard Mary Morris Francis Sullivan and Stush McDermatt in the cast. Howard produced and directed the film.
A garbled notice announces the film Great Man's Lady at the Capitol Theatre opening tomorrow. Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea star in a drama about the hardships of men during Roman times and the development of America.
At the Mancola Theatre in Lincoln tomorrow two features are listed. The program includes a science fiction strand with Dexn in Fan g adventure and a dramatic feature about air and extreme conditions.
Community notes cover a Congregational church event with songs and scripture read by Phyllis Powers, plus announcements on property moves along East Main Street and Elyria, quilling bee at the Ladies Dime Society, and Royal Neighbors and Legion meetings. Several families hosted gatherings and local groups prepare July activities and dinners.
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