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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1944
Page
3
A fragmented wartime notice describes decoration and clothing specifics. It outlines gold lacing on olive background for jackets and bright yellow cloth shirts. It mentions left-sleeve service markings and authorized bar design for successive six month periods of service.
Elyria Kiwanis Club announces its annual family picnic on Wednesday July 12 at Elywood Park. President Harry Rymén urged all members to attend and noted General chair Fred Lohnes and his committee have planned activities for the day.
The Capital Rivoli and Lincoln theatres announce holiday entertainment with several features. Capitol screens Balween Two Worlds with John Gatefield Paul Hetti and others. Rivoli offers Chip Off the Old Block and Eagle vs Dragon in Technicolor. Lincoln shows Week and Pass with Martha O Driscoll Noah Beery and Hope as Long Cassidy Enters.
Kenneth Xipton Hill returns home after an honorable discharge from service begun in December 1942. He spent four months in English hospitals before transfer to Mitchell Field General Hospital in New York. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ben Hill. The item includes brief social notes about local residents and visitors.
A busy NBC style lineup lists WUAR 1220 and WHK on July Fourth weekend with varied programs. Notable items include music hours, drama and news segments, religious services, and special guest broadcasts featuring local figures and volunteer tributes. The program slate showcases orchestras, choral pieces, and community interest segments across multiple stations.
Frank Seward writes home about his army experience in France. He describes a fox hole as his bed, the death and destruction on the beach, and a chapel set in a stable with shell holes. He recalls England’s last meal before departure and canned rations in France.
Mrs E C Barclay of 425 River Street, underwriter for American United Life Insurance, has been promoted to district manager effective today. She will attend a district meeting at Cedar Point next Wednesday with expenses paid, with agents from Pennsylvania and Ohio in attendance. Barclay exceeded quota in the first quarter and again in the second quarter of the year.
Mrs. Quinn, formerly Miss Iwucitle Burge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Burge, is transferred to Miami Florida to work in the Navy personnel department. she and her husband will live in an apartment while he is stationed there. Her mother recently visited in Washington before the move.
Avon Lake Christian Science Society hosts morning worship at 118, Avon Lake water board meets at the water plant, Gardenelu club gathering at 1 30 with Mrs Banélot, Ridgeville Girl Scouts meet 6 44 to 8 15 at town hall, Rochester Homecoming parade music prizes, Columbia Judge meets at town hall, Red Cross aid class Avon Lake, Penfield Grange 8 pm, Olmsted Falls home visit by Mrs Tont Mitchell.
Southeast Ridges Ti Strickland family held a picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Strickland of Rittman in honor of George Strickland spending the summer with his parents. Attendees included Charl Strickland Au and Mrs. Walter Cornish and several others from Elyria and Cleveland. The group enjoyed a plate diss, supper, and an afternoon visit. Plane travel notes cover M O MyM de Walter Redman’s arrival and return to Virginia. Kenneth Jackson reports to a different induction date after transfer. Group 2 Eaton Ladien Aid meeting postponed to July 12.
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