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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
7
A chaotic collage of Hollywood gossip and backstage rumors cites Jimmie Fidler and Barbara Wattos among others. It sketches feuds, marriages, upcoming films, pregnancy rumors, and charity controversies tied to stars like Betty Grable, Joan Fontaine, Brian Aherne, Mickey Rooney, and Esther Williams with tributes to industry figures and studio politics.
A fragmentary report notes Joan Grand and local volunteers at a Lakeside Golf Club event promoting companionship and understanding among Americans. It mentions Hing Crosby’s son Gary finishing eighth in a swimming race, a Crooner and a playful jab about youth racing, with chaotic, unclear details from a dated wire service.
In Hollywood California Martin Dal Mis, a local gym visitor, was spotted by a talent scout who offered him a movie contract on the spot. The article notes railway workers in Argentina allegedly forged S123 for the Red Cross, a claim tied to the same report.
Suburban areas list tonight meetings at Captit church at 7 p m. Avon Drayer hosts Baker's Dever Pinochle Club. LaGrange Old Glory group holds regular meeting at Lakes Avenues North. Elyria Subordinate and Juvenile Granges meet at Grange ball. North Olmsted Eat Park Dene Group 4 activity at 4 p m. Brighton ice cream and strawberry festival at Methodist church. Avon trackers sponsor Sunday School home visit. Avon Lake celery fund party at Lake Shore Union at 1 p m Friday. North Olmsted strawberry festival at Pirppoelit building at 2 30 p m. Ringerville class graduates and actives meet at Waite men hall at 3 p m. Public invited.
Readable fragments show Grafton Mir and Mrs J B L and Mrs Clitford McGill spending Sunday at Vernibon on the Lane. Guests of Mr and Mrs Davey Burrs of Mt. Gil tad included Srv and Mrs Willis Rader and Bernadine Burns. Various relatives were noted visiting, with transfers of weeks and weekends at several homes, and an upcoming census of fuel stocks mentioned.
Ration board headquarters began moving files and drawers to assemble 117 000 registration cards. The process involved county camp Wright offices and other state boards as the system prepared for the new registrations.
A Capitol film presents a thriller about a hired killer in a menacing tale. Stars include Robert Preston and Alan Ladd, with Veronica Lake also featured on the same bill, delivering a tense crime drama pairing.
A fragmentary item notes a full length Mr Bug cartoon feature at rivals with media coverage mentioning Tom Broan. readable elements suggest a feature presentation and ongoing rivalry context in a brief notice.
Fragmented OCR text hints at war aid calls and defense in broad terms. It mentions the United States Army, defense offices, and purchases of defense equipment or funds. The readable bits reference a Saturday meeting and a local store or outlet involved in wartime procurement.
Frances Crises hosted a miscellaneous shower for her sister Mrs Loren Parker with Seannette Griggna the recent bride. Guests from nearby towns attended and gifts for the new home were opened. refreshments included root beer, tonas and crackers.
The fragmentary item mentions a county court in session at 720 Wrist Den Markee, with attendees including Mr and Mrs Arthur Meinge and Elyria Wareda Troop of Girl Scouts who enjoyed a swimming party and hike. County Commissioner Ozear Gy Denn addressed Wellington Ki wally Jub, outlining the county commissioners' routine.
Walla Walla men have wired President Roosevelt asking to liberate males from wearing neckties this summer. The society, signing as SETSOCOM, claims the tie habit chokes men and seeks relief from the neckwear restriction.
Buffalo reports pilots face high altitude tests using a rowing machine with pure oxygen. Chief Test Pilot Robert W. Faurel notes that full body motion accelerates conditioning for Curtiss-Wright test pilots.
A Civil War veteran Ennis born near Grorzetoan reflects on the war and its parties, noting the conflict’s lasting vividness and its influence on his nearly direct descendants.
Vera Cruz authorities urge U S action after unrest endangers port operations and Mexican shipping routes. Mexican embassy in Washington reports discussions between Velusgurt and President Camseha on U S policy effects.
A list of Elyrians inducted into the army Tuesday is published with names including Wilbur Arnold Thomas Edwards Richard Goshenour Bernard Stevenson Donal Wheenske Ler Huse Harold Davis George Thrown Smith Stevenson John Elinor For Howar Comstock James Dobney James Stevenson Prairie Linski John Elinor For Howard Comstock etc. The group passed exams, some rejected, transfers noted, and a birth certificate issue mentioned.
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