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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1942
Page
2
German radio quoted a communiqué claiming Nazi destroyers attacked an enemy convoy en route to Murmansk, sinking a large transport carrying armor and ammunition from New York. Another ship was said to be sunk by the Luftwaffe, with survivors rescued by German destroyers.
Taorain Lodge 1104 of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee announces two meetings to all SWOC members. The regular lodge meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 pm for all members. A joint meeting for the skelp mill, conditioning, and pipe mill maintenance departments will be held Saturday at 3 30 pm. Both gatherings occur at the SWOC hall located at 1700 East 28th Street Lorain.
Townsendites gather at Brith Empire Hall 110 Middle Ave Elyria on Tuesday March 31 with Wayne Albers as principal speaker to explain H R 1036 and Townsend Plan pension proposal for all persons over 60 as part of a Midwest expansion from Townsend National Headquarters in Chicago.
Grafton The Grafton Parent Teacher Association held a meeting in the tor lum on Thursday evening to view a new cyclorama. Events announced included a dance on April B the Lorain county P T A Council meeting with the Lorain County Teacher's Association in Gratton in April and an athletic banquet in early May. A committee led by Mrs Walter Maple Mrs Chauneer Knechtzel and Mrs W G Reese was named. A Founders Day birthday cake honored past president Ts Velda Gandee with silent prayer for the late president Mrs. and Blanche Edwards candles were lit. Past presidents Mrs Maple and Mrs Grace were recognized. A sextet sang Stars In the Summer Night: Dorothy Burke Ellen Jane Brechizes Jean Krechiges Donna Rae Carmel Elsine Shephard and Diana Totter. A pantomime titled The Lamp Went Out directed by Miss Margaret Misko featured Elaine Shephard Vivian Bartlett Arthur Kantz Maurice Bittner Mary Louise Edwards Dorothy Burke Delores Jantz Willard Carmel John Rozza Justine Wedie and others. Cake and coffee were served.
Kyser teams with John Barrymore in a Capitol Theatre outing that riffs on publicity and chaos. Lupe Velez May Robson and Patsy Kelly lead a lively supporting cast while Peter Lind Hayes and other ensemble players push a farcical mix of Swing and Shakespeare.
A garbled radio program listing for Monday March 30 shows many clipped names and titles. The readable items mention programs like a lottery segment and various show labels with several proper nouns obscured, hinting at a day-long schedule of entertainment and odds segments.
A collage of Hollywood notes reports Jimmie Fidler and others gossiping about marriages pregnancies, contract talks, and industry moves. It sketches Greta sensations, like Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier offered for Jane Eyre and Joan Fontaine getting a role, plus updates on Gene Tierney, Gloria Vanderbilt, Jackie Cooper, and Gloria Vanderbilt. It mentions Paula Goddard dating in uniform, Mil ton Berle, Hal Le Seuer joining the Army, and Shirley Temple eyeing Broadway. It surveys previews, recommended pics, and industry commentary from Paramount to United Artists with a humorous “Preview Nights” and “Question” column.
Pear Harbor casualties updated show 13d army officers and men killed or wounded from the attack. Original Dec. 1 report listed 188 killed, 223 wounded, 26 missing. latest Navy figures put 3310 killed or wounded among Navy personnel. Total service fatalities now 5566. official state ment notes policy changes on casualty notices.
Belden P T A met at the school house with Mrs Gordon Blackball presiding The largest attendance came from First and Second grades who won a prize A nominating committee was formed Ace nes Wire Delbert Connors and Helen Kinneet for next year The athletic banquet is set for April WW and county superintendent banquet April 28 The music program featured Miss Spelltrink and Floyd Moore with numerous grade and choir performances from primaries to seniors
Avon Lake school lists Kathleen Kells Harriet chaefer and Eurene Kilneshirn with four A grades on the fourth six week term. Other honorees include Mary Ann Lebedott Walt Wilton Lourie Green and Jeanne Horbury among many students. Local council notes park drainage work and a mix of civic items. An engagement and a wedding are announced along with athletic awards presented at the annual Avon Lake school banquet.
Suburban 2 Belore Calendar notes 04 percent. North Olmsted Kiwanis meets at Coe Memorial Building 6 32 p m. Lagrange Special services at Methodist church nightly. Lagrange Lynden Chapter officers practice Monday evening. Grange Husers meet at Mrs Willian Behnke’s Tuesday noon. Pittsfield Farm Woman’s Club meets Tuesday at Mr H E Piper’s home. Avon Junior Charity of Methodist church meets at 4 pm. Carlisle East Yam Tuesday night class at school. Karl Dryer football coach awards medals to varsity players Ed DeChant Bill Scwendentan George Rockes Dan Rockas Carl Burmeister Aaron Hubert. basketball players receive letters and medals. Avon Lake Parent Teacher Association hosts banquet at dance hall.
Corbett walks of Camp Perry observed with visits from Mr and Mrs Ros Walker and others. The Ladies Harmony at the Conference House hosted by Mr Deere Hoan of Fitin. Mrs Lund Mrz and Robert Milly of Lorain attended. Mildred Leringsbrough stayed with Retty Maye Laingshratch in Waterman. Arthur Eltham and son Robert of Lorain visited their nephew Ernest Edmonds.
A collection of club meetings and church activities listed by towns. Avon Joy Scouts at town hall 9 30 am Carlisle Circle One luncheon at church 1230 pm Carlisle choir rehearsal LaPorte church Wednesday Fire Department class Carlisle school 730 pm Columbia Baptist church fel line division supper at town hall Wednesday Evening North Olmsted Pine Arbor meeting Loo P hall Westlake 3 pm North Ridgeville Garden Club meeting Ridgeville town hall 10 am Luncheon 1 pm North Ridgeville Air Raid Wardens First Aid class town hall 730 pm Penfield Grange hall 8 pm refreshments
GHAFTON Belden Grange No 2395 held a meeting with Master Dele bert Conners in chair. Absent officers noted, motions discussed to reduce meetings to once a month April through August with fourth Wednesday gatherings. Remembrance for State Master Kirk, a hat-themed games program planned for April 22.
Sleepytime Gal stars Judy Canova and screens at Rivoli Hivell Theatre. The review lauds her humor as distinctly American and light hearted, delivering plenty of laughs and entertainment.
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