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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1942
Page
2
Hollywood columnist Jimmie Fidler argues that movie stars like Star must earn far more than $25,000 yearly to maintain lifestyle, mansion, wardrobe, charity, and public image. He notes fans' expectations drive lavish spending, and suggests a $30,000 to $23,000 range would affect stardom standards.
A fragmented Hollywood column mixes star lives and 1930s era notices. It mentions Annebella, AWS headquarters visitors, Pat O'Brien, and rehashed marriages and lawsuits. The piece wanders through celebrity pairings, defamation suits, and scenic talk, ending with a reader note about a reader via the nerve.
Wellington Ohio reports a May 12 update on Morgan Dirlam Post of the American Legion and a new Civil Defense class. Graduation exercises at Elyria Elks Hall honor regional auxiliary policemen while town groups plan meetings, food events, and officer elections. News covers local education, church notices, and public service training with names and places throughout.
A cluttered May 12 radio grid lists programs from AM Predamy Senette to WIANM and VOU Soo-WeineGint, featuring musical memories, news, weather, sports, and talk segments. The chaotic OCR blur hints at multiple show titles, hosts, and ad reads across stations, with references to sports events and local community chatter embedded throughout.
Local notices list Wednesday and Thursday activities across Avon, North Olmsted, Carlisle, Grafton, Lake Avenue, and nearby areas. Meetings include church groups, 4 H clubs, Red Cross, PTA, Farm Hands, and veterans associations. A May 15 conference is announced.
Ruby Wricht billed as Radio Sweetheart of the Air appears in person with Barney Rapp and his New Englanders orchestra at the Capitol Theatre Thursday. Barry Wood hosts as emcee and vocalist, noted for the Hit Fac sade radio show, delivering a night of top musical entertainment.
Rivoli Theatre opens with The Ghost of Frankenstein described as the most sensational in the series. Stars Cedric Hardwicke Lon Chaney and Loneli At all appear. Also showing Demon Runyon tale Butch Minds the Baby featuring Broadway characters.
The Women's Bowling Association meets Thursday evening at Knights of Columbus alleys at 8 50. Business includes division of prize money from the city tournament, plans for a coming banquet, and election of officers for 1942 43 season. Present officers are Mary Barnes president and Jesse Eltit secretary.
Ridgeville Dams won at Ridgeville diamond. Thursday, Democrat faces Romeo Pump at Ridgeville at 6:30 p.m. and other community events and meetings are listed for Carlisle, Eaton, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, Columbia, Lake Avensur, and Rochester with school teas, defense views, Red Cross sewing, and club gatherings scheduled through Friday.
A group of Ohio Democratic leaders in Columbus boomed Ray T. Miller of Cleveland as a prospective candidate for governor and urged other candidates to withdraw. Miller indicated interest if party unity is secured and would decide later this week. A 30-county committee chaired by Al Horstman backed the drive for withdrawal to pursue party harmony.
The American Legion Cubs will practice Thursday evening at Fly Stadium at 6 30. Manager Ray Thompsnn reports the change from Thursday evening and asks all members to take notice of the new time. The Ridgeville Merchants seek Sunday games starting May 24 against Class A teams in Lorain County. Interested managers may write to Al Gerhart Avon O or call Elyria 40-285.
Weldin of the Diamond Match company’s apary department says he believes a record blackest honey sale occurred in Chico after the sugar scare. Within days following the scare the company sold thousands of pounds of honey.
A former lender promotes loans for cars, furniture, and personal needs with monthly installments. It outlines a $100 loan repaid at $9.15 per month or $0.48 monthly steps, noting flexible plans under varying conditions and emphasizing repayment schedules tailored to the borrower.
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