Hollywood money in the movie market spikes with big buys
The Sitwmte Pidter notes several high profile deals where MGM paid 100000 for Vio Jet with 15 percent of press returns to Crook after 250000, Warner Bros paid Edna Ferber 175000 for Saratoga Trunk, and Rose Franken received 2000 plus 15 percent of gross for A Spinner's Wife. Dozens of novels and plays have fetched 250000 to 400000 as studios report vast expenses.
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Verhear
MGM
Whitfield Crook
Warner Brothers
Edpa Ferber
Rose Franken
Spktier
Abbott Costello film to screen at Elyria Theatres
Abbott and Costello return to the screen in In Society at Capitol Theatre next Saturday after an absence of over a year. They play plumbers roped into a costume ball mix up at a society woman's home, with Merion Mutton Kirby Grant Anne Gillis Arthur Treacher and others in the supporting cast. The piece includes tax jokes about writers and Uncle Sam amid a lively, era style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Low Contesto
Capitol Theatre
Merion Mutton
Kirby Grant
Anne Gillis
Arthur Treacher
Thomas Gomez
Charles Coleman
Will Osborne
Uncle Sam
Betty Hutton
Ruth Hussey
Elly Raines
Laurite Melchio
Ward Bond
Frank Sinatra
Oliver Hardy
Hollywood
Paramount
Susie Slagle
Ghmour
Little Flo
Gingler
Paulette Goddard
Elize
William Demarent
Salty O'Rourke
Ferce
Alan Ladd
Ladd
Demvestro
Women’s Army
Susan Deters
Keddie Bozzell
Miss Peters
Philadelphia
Buzzell
Susan
Obrien
Airs
Exams Announced For Post Office Clerk Carrier Jobs
The United States Civil Service Commission announced open competitive examinations for substitute clerk and substitute carrier positions in Elyria, Oberlin, Lorain and seven other Ohio cities. Applications on Form 4m-ABC to be filed with the Cleveland Branch Regional Officer. Examinations generally for wartime duration not beyond six months after the end of the war. Written test to cover sorting and related tasks. eligibility from the resulting list to fill vacancies, with occasional regular clerk or carrier openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Creit Service ‘Commission
Elyria
Oberlin
Lorain
Ohio
Cleveland
War Service
Unicra
J. E. Dewhurst
Board of U.S. Civil Service
Wmnnerg
War Manpower Commission
United States Employment Service
Brinker cited for Combat Infantryman Badge in Italy
Pte. Brinker of Chatham PFC is cited by his regiment of the 8th Infantry Division and awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for combat with the enemy on the Fifth Army front in Italy. He is the second son of Mrs Frances Brinker and has a brother Walter in Australia.
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Brinker
Chatham
Burton TI
B8th Inf
Italy
Frances Brinker
Walter
Australia
Earl Clinesmith
U.S
Miss | Fine Corps
Lloyd Wo Clinesmuth Yin
Guam
Interens
Micoh Clifford
Cae
Clifford
Roy Chrog
Earl Clifford
Will Chiffrd
Penfield
Clitford
Elova Methodist
Postage Stamp Prices Draw Mixed Reactions on Street
A confusing note discusses rising stamp costs and blame avoidance, mentioning Ninth Street and a vague timing reference. The text is garbled but centers on public reaction to price increases and confusion over accountability.
Grafton Student Officers Galvanize School Year
Grafton Wiel school students elected officers for the upcoming year. Senior leaders include Jack Knechtges as president and Josephine Vadarski as vice president. The slate features Tom Lyndes secretary Mary Marin treasurer and Alice Kasper class reporter. Sophomore officers include Leonard and others in line.
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Grafton School
Grafton
Grafton Wiel School
Jack Knechtges
Josephine Vadarski
Tom Lyndes
Mary Marin
Clas
Alice Kasper
Edward Motta
Clifford Toghill
Donna Rae Carmel
Gene Graher
Delores Kuamierczak
Reputer
Leonard
Radio Programs and Schedules From an Old Station
A fragmented list of radio programs and times including Serene shows, news briefs, music segments, and vocalist presentations. Notable items reference World News, Music, and a range of named performers and time slots, indicating a station-wide broadcast schedule.
Leo Hill Weds Kathleen Stanton in Cleveland church
Avon Lake couple Leo Hill Jr and Kathleen Stanton wed at St Stephen's Cleveland in a 10 am double ring ceremony. The bride wore a cinnamon suit with brown accessories and an orchid. Bridesmaid was Olive Hill. best man James Welsh. Reception for 250 at Banwater Hall after a breakfast at Hotel Hollenden. Guests from Avon Lake Avon Cleveland Elyria and Lakewood. Hill employed at T Hills Chevrolet Garage. bride employed at Harris Celtic Co. Freshman reporters named. Lodge news notes meeting and preparations for lodge room improvements.
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Avon Lake
Leo Hill Jr
Leo Hill
Belden Rosd
St. Stephen's Church
Cleveland
Kathleen Stanton
Edward Stanton
Karper
Olive
James Welsh
Harris-Celtic Co
Hill
Arkian guest visits Grafton region this week
Ark, a former Grafton resident, arrived September 20 for an open-ended visit with friends and relatives and is this week the houseguest of Mrs. L. Blanteen. Etta Castle returned home after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Geo ut. Pratt of Cleveland. Brittie Rheinholt and children visited her mother Mrs. Cline Westbrook in Greenwich, with Larry Richard staying a week. Walter Zarnke entertained Mrs. Lawrence Hathaway and daughter and son of Cleveland from Wednesday to Saturday. Otto Thomas hosted a picnic dinner with guests from Fairview and North Olmsted for Anna Tomasheska's birthday, and Harry Jantz family and Mrs. Anna Zielke attended a clam bake at Elyria.
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Lawrence Hathaway
Robert Roth
Cleveland
Otto Thomas
Guy Wheeler
Fairview
Anna Tomas Sheska
North Olmsted
Harry Jantz
Anna Zielke
BE. H. Jauntz
Elyria
Leashes Cut Dog Bites in Los Angeles, Official Says
City health officer George M UL reports that a leash law cutting dogs off leads to a one third drop in bite incidents and a half drop in rabies cases amid efforts to curb canine dangers in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Hante
Nnl
George M. UL
Rationed Meterists New Get Intre Satcies
Nationwide, thousands of car owners report gasoline savings up to 30 by using a fully automatic Vacuematic carburetor device. The Vacuematic Co offers a free unit to anyone who will install it and help spread the word, with a ten minute installation claim. Mail or postcard request to State St, Wauwatosa Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacuematic Co
State St
Wauwatosa
Wisconsin
Denny
Household Finance offers small loans with fixed monthly plans
Advertises $50 loans with several repayment options at 3 percent monthly interest. Claims quick, private borrowing for men and women with no guarantors or extra fees. Includes sample payments for $50 and $100 loans and suggests loans for emergencies.
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Suga
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Twe Swell
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Gene Autry
Jane Withers
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Choe
Laugitton
Elyria Theatres
The
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Wid Mra
Wilbur Packard
Spencer
Lew Walkden
Milan Whitman
Avery Clapp
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Mary Whitman
Shirley Grim Wath
Delma Yoder
Darlene Akins
Gene Lance
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WSCS
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Murcee
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Jiminy
Ninth Street
Milady
Lowell Thom
Howard Barlow
Superman Hichmond
Suge
Bald Welre
Cee Ayow
Ember
Murraydale
Miers World
Don Yoothers
Beewa
Michard Harkiese
Bymphoneme
Marming Melidiey
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Sammy Watkins
Hudson
Congress
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Nevog't Fron
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Ank
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Taft
Murray
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Jane Vime
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Pis Boys
Phas House
Stawtea
Toaty
Malone
Peary Alwsuss
America
Mary Martin Newsdale
Tina Ava
Tad Pureida
Prace
Backstage
Wite
Dallas M Wal
Nyer
Eden Co
Om Manning
World Today
Newe
Andorn
Newa
Reece
Olchestra Theatre of
Fea
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UNCLE
Leo Hil
Lenninger
Willard Carmel
John Zacharias
John Rozga
Treasrer
Jean Knechtles
Poepey Ebeling
Nelda Lawson
Phyllis Vardaiski
Florence Stanislawske
James Anderson
Ruth Hitchcock
Lodge
Rebekah Lndge
Rey
Harold Willman
W. G. Reese
C. B. Finley
Delbert Conners
Edith Howard
Lacey Robson
Norwalk
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church, Elyria
Nellie Cragin
Rogers
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Broad St
Woolworth's
Carey
Carey's Villa
Carey's
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