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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1942
Page
16
Two features headline tomorrow at the Wise Theatre with rival pairings. One comedy centers on a clever young lad and a leading woman while the other stars Mullet Sean and Lull fitoma with Megin Tumiey headlining the cast.
Jane Withers headlines the next Capitol film production titled Young Armirelia presented at the Capital Theatre. Co stars include Jane Darwell and Lynne Mobette with William Truty among cast members.
In Columbus the state division for the aged reports a slight rise in the number of old age pensioners to 145,393 with average monthly payments around 21 dollars. May payments totaled about 39,336,947, lifting year to date disbursements to 16,598,081, up from last year. Officials expect 56,000 to 16,000 new applications this year.
Bricker called on Ohioans to prominently display the flag at homes and businesses and to observe the anniversary of the Continental Congress adoption of the flag. He urged nationwide patriotic observances to preserve liberties symbolized by the Star Spangled Banner.
Local notices list Grange gatherings and church meetings at multiple halls and homes. Avon, Elyda, Grafton, Ridgeville, and surrounding areas host prayer, Bible study, adult classes, and civic events this week, with times ranging from noon to 8 PM and venues including town halls and church halls.
The Elyria City Board of Education considered buying new seating equipment for three to four school rooms. Estimated cost ranged from 357 to 388 dollars per unit depending on quantity. Superintendent Marton presented figures and urged immediate action to avoid later unavailability of equipment.
Fragmentary text notes proximity to a high school site and references a letter to the tard or tax valuation figures. The fragmentary wording prevents clear identification of event or outcome.
The Duke of Windsor cancels a Nassau voyage due to urgent business, with the Duchess remaining in Baltimore for several days. The trip aimed to aid Bahamas residents, many of whom rely on winter trade, but officials suggest limiting expenditures to essentials. The Duchess will stay to visit relatives nearby as the government contemplates budgetary adjustments.
Radio listings show multiple programs, band performances, and community notices. Names like Peter Lees, Maure Here, and Teresa Wetrared appear amid schedule items, with mentions of venues, times, and local events across the area. The jumble includes musical acts, church prelacy notes, and public announcements, reflecting a bustling midweek program guide.
Members held a business session voting on contributions and committee appointments. Entertainment included jitterbug and a social with a salad course. June meeting planned at Mrs Zacharias home with Ma Fellet assisting. Past Matrons of Lyndon Chapter OE S toasted at Mrs Finley’s with 16 members attending.
Birmingham WSEE will meet for a Christian service at her home on Wednesday afternoon at 3 with Edwin Prince Jr presiding. A reception for new members followed at the Birmingham church Tuesday night, featuring a program of speeches by Miss Doris Prince Clyde Rusa Carl Berbart and others, with about 40 attendees. The Firence Grange met at the Grange hall Thursday night with a memorial program led by Mrs. Fred Gerber and a service by Rev. Jeph Dudley, including prayers, songs, and an altar decoration in memory of deceased Grange members.
A jumble of social events and home gatherings across towns. Richard Eimer Sam Selvin Saylor and Milton Saylor appear among attendees at a May Day club meeting. The Adah Bible group met at the Coule home for a Monday night session with a dietician serving a luncheon. Vermilion and Norwalk residents, including Mrs. Charles Hasniner and Anna Smar, are listed as visitors or participants.
The Belden Jolly Joes held a weekly meeting with members reading bylaws and constitution. Plans set for future meetings Wednesdays at 1 30 and alternating refreshments with prize draws and demonstrations.
Friends of the late John Barrymore attend a quiet ceremony at Cavalry Cemetery Chapel where his body rested. Pallbearers include John Decker Gene Fowler and others from Hollywoods circle. Elaine Barrymore was not present.
Allied planes raided Japanese bases as dawn broke over Salamaua, Lae, and Port Moresby areas. Reports indicate damaged runways and explosions near Salamaua while defenses claimed seven enemy fighters shot down. Allied aircraft returned safely after the operation with no confirmed large-scale breakthrough.
An old homestead in Rensselaer hosts a political banner for a forthcoming election. Scots regiments the Highlands and Lowlands are praised as the first new Scottish-raised units in over a century, signaling a strong partisan wave.
An old advertisement touts Chief White paint with titanium pigment for extra whiteness and hiding power, claiming superior spread and durability at $3.20 per gallon. It also promotes a velvet wall finish for living spaces and urges readers to bring worn brushes for cleaning and reuse services.
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