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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
2
Dorthy Jean Chelate Alctorian of Columbia Township High School is named ninth annual Leader’s Merit Award recipient for promise in leadership and community service. Mise Christensen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mortis Christensen, will receive honorary Trader's Digest subscription and an engraved editors certificate. Westite power production in Colombia shows strong growth.
Dayton authorities search for George Colley 23 known as Indy Kid described as dangerous who escaped from Payton state hospital while under mental observation in connection with a murder case. Colley is indicted for the slaying of Harry Miller, fled after breaking a door panel and escaping from a ward. Local church notices and Legion meeting details follow in brief society items.
South Amherst reports a church dining room event by St John Evangelic church. Marty Matas class hosted a mother and daughter party with a festive dinner and colorful decor. Volunteers planned activities and decorations for guests, aiming to celebrate community ties through shared meals and entertainment.
Radio program schedule spans May 3 to May 23 with various guest spots and segments. Listings mention songs, talk shows, sports updates, and special broadcasts across multiple stations and times, including references to Marines Portia and Voice of Century.
Suburban Calendar notes Friday activities at Avon Baptist U S teachers meeting at the Sehwi home. Ridgville eighth graders plan a school auditorium dance at 7 p m with Heval Rhythm. Carlisle eighth graders prepare a three act comedy Yonson s Web at Ry Tem school Friday. South Ridge Community Club meets at 8 p m. Eighth graders present at South Ridge school program. Carlisle meeting postponed with new date to be announced.
Humphrey Bogart stars in a Capitol film described as one of the most exciting chases in his history. The cast includes Dane Dorwell Wall C. Gleaser Withiass Demar, with the film showing at the theater.
Fragment title discusses Steinbeck presented at the Rivoli screen in a Cal af pagan setting near M Provided 4 Beck his creat rove theater shown at 1409 & ene te.
Hollywood chatter recounts Jimmie Fidler and publicist efforts to shape Para mount glamour for actress Holly Lake with mixed results. Mentions Dorothy Jamour Betty Hutton Charley Ray and other industry figures in a column linking fashion, publicity stunts and upcoming events across Ohio and California venues.
A senior class program featured in charge students including Donald Bre and Swanger with prizes and honors for Purdy and Wiles. It covers class prophecy, poetry by Dorothy Beavthie, history by Janet Olen and Barbara Preston. Council actions include street resurfacing proposals and sidewalk construction near Say from the square to Big Four, plus street paving plans and discussions on traffic control and handbill distribution.
Olivet Michigan campus minutes reveal student activities committee noting erratic student use of time. They report sleeps 58 hours weekly, studies 23, classes 15, radio hours, movies four, athletics four, cards two, dances 34, writes letters one half hour and spends 24 hours in lectures or idleness.
Local residents shared Sunday visits with families including Mr and Mrs Charles Wire and Mr and Mrs Pred Fecard while Mrs Albert Mellerts and Mrs Katherine Woodruff attended Ashland College events. A Cascade Park picnic followed the county ditch closing ceremony as public works planning and curb discussions continued. Cleveland trip notes and a ninth birthday party for a New York bound family member were mentioned with a long list of guests and cake.
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