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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1944
Page
2
Hollywood theater page notes Jimmie Fidler remarks on a new film starring Glen Ayres and Aimee Ragan. The piece describes industry expectations, box office dynamics, and Hollywood psychology shaping which films attract attention and budgets.
At Elyria Theatres a sensational horror film is advertised along with a Capitol Theatre attraction. The feature “Warn the Mages at Tiron” appears in a color pictorial record, with a plan to find Russell and Bram Aborne as part of the screening lineup.
The article notes a Gene Autry picture at Lincoln Theatre Friday with public interest in film costs and theater fees. It references actors and venues including a Hollywood figure and mentions associated chatter about productions and pricing.
A disjointed account describes a chaotic production session where a director confronts a producer amid on set tensions and a contentious broadcast. The piece hints at heavy press scrutiny, jeers from the audience, and resistive stars as the team struggles with public reaction and creative conflict.
Navy unit orders removal of its high training school at Columbus Fram Airport amid progress on Curtiss aircraft components. Officials say expansion of airport facilities and continued production of Navy wire-bond devices tie to the move, with pilots reassigned to oversee completion of the plant’s output and facility upgrades.
Fragmentary OCR of a radio program schedule lists musicians readers and ads. Mentions Chin 2 Wye Onan Melodies, a matinee, a 4:00 news segment, and various hosts and guests including Kay Kiser and Linus Bow. Several lines reference weather and daily segments with names like Xavier Chaat and Shaka Arch.
Lorain will host a launching event described on WTAM with live coverage Saturday. The ceremony honors Marine flying hero Major Le taken Henderson and Guadalcanal's Henderson Field namesake’s mother, Mrs. Henderson, accompanied by 40 Lorain Star Mothers as the Lorain High School band provides music.
Local calendar items list gatherings and activities across towns including LaGrange Avon Columbia Rochester Ridgville Carlisle and Avon Lake. Entries mention Masonic lodge meetings red Cross sewing drives church programs dances and community club events with varied times and locations.
Readable fragments mention Carlisle area and various surnames, institutions, and locations. The garbled text lists multiple names such as Burke, Petithe, Vee, Shami, Myron, Darel, and places like Portage and Nees. No coherent event or clear report is discernible from the OCR fragment.
Wellington reports a First Congregational church event with 50 attendees including Mrs. C. M. Crumrais and Effie McAfee from White Plains. Hosts Meg Carrot Wight, William Klann, Katy Lee, William Murray, Leone Spere. speaker Miss McAfee discussed her trip to the Tropics and wintering with relatives. Doors opened for Circle To Meet and Lodge notes mention 60 members and 32 guests in the 27th Masonic District.
Mrs Gertrude Martin reported treasury work while Mrs Harold Benet read the secretary's report. The group discussed ways to increase funds and announced upcoming meetings. Mrs Earl of Brown was named chair of a special fund drive for building needs. Charles McKelvey and Hagel assisted as hosts for the evening program.
A North Ridgeville gathering featured the GURL Scouts with activities on color presentation and a dance lesson. Levinas Ghett was elected to lead the Juliene Lowe Fund after the session, with remarks about spring community events and a Stayton party planned.
Avon Lake group recounts a Women’s Logue session with Mrs Harry Gilles of Lakewood reviewing Glick’s Three Times How. The Girl’s Glee Club performed two selections and a tureen dinner preceded the program. Officers and members listed. April plans include a musical hour led by Mrs War Black. Birthday party notes for Mildred Schaefer. dance class to sponsor a school event with floor show and master of ceremonies. A paper sale proceeds update reflects heavy recycling donations.
Senior Hi Y Club meeting featured Mrs Howenstine as guest speaker with charts and questions answered. The event included devotionals by Clayton Gottfrind and officer reports, plus distribution of newly issued jackets to members.
An old health quiz style advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as quickly increasing bile flow to aid digestion. It claims Nature produces about two pints of bile daily and promises relief within thirty minutes, urging readers to buy at drugstores for 25 cents.
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