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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1944
Page
1
OPANews notes many luxury items will rise in price under a federal control regime. It details allowed pricing methods for retailers, lists eligible plants for mileage loss restoration under the Share-the-Ride program, and outlines procedures for gasoline rationing and coupon handling for 1944.
Russians press the offensive around Odessa as Soviet forces slash rear lines and drive German forces north and northeast of the city. Marshal Ivan S Konev’s 2nd Ukrainian Army disrupts supply and railway links, forcing a panicked German withdrawal across Ukraine toward Romania.
George B. Schuster of Toledo, president of the Ohio Real Estate Association, will be the principal speaker at the Elyria Real Estate Board dinner on Thursday April 6 at 7:30 p.m. He will discuss the need for a federal real estate commission and the impact of proposed taxes and government land handling on owners and agents.
City figures show March income for the mayor's office and police department totaling 640 dollars with higher collections earlier in the year. Clerk Pearl Castle noted the first month of the year brought over 1060 dollars. fines and court costs added 288 dollars and a sports-related item contributed 100 dollars. First quarter receipts stand at 97 recorded units, compared with the same period last year.
Heavy explosions and fires were reported on Dyblen and Aman as planes returned safely. MacArthur reports indicate bombings and naval activity in the western Pacific theater with multiple locations cited and Allied forces continuing coordinated attacks amid ongoing air and ground operations.
A primer outlines party functions from nominating candidates to educating voters. It details national and state committees, county and local structures, ward and precinct roles, and duties of delegates to national conventions for the Democratic and Republican parties.
The War Department announced that the Army Air Forces will terminate the air crew training program at eight universities and colleges in two states by August 4. Trainees will be reassigned to air fields in the AAF training command while awaiting preflight instruction. Existing programs for other trainee groups remain unchanged.
The Arm and Navy Journal editorial blames Allied conduct in Italy for delays and missed opportunities. It argues operations were late and portions of the campaign gave the enemy time to fortify, urging swifter advances to reduce German leverage and shorten the conflict.
The unreadable text references defense related topics on the West Coast, a Thursday speech by an unnamed worker, and questions about who will track ages. It notes plans for Good Friday events and letters from various figures, with garbled names and places making specifics unclear.
Local death notices report JOHS BL NITCH die at home on Friday. Born April 4, 1868, Watdahnstawa Pa, he lived 47 years in Eisra and worked as a patrol in ME at the National Tube Company, with a St. Agnes parish connection. Survived by wife Katherine and two sons, two daughters, and multiple siblings and grandchildren. services at Ages church with Rev. Fr. Leo Brissett. burial at squahuys cemetery. Edward Robinson Wellington dies suddenly of a heart attack at 10 a.m. at his home 21R N Main, born in Alton UK, moved to Wellington. bakery career. survived by wife and two sons. funeral arrangements pending at Sharp Funeral Home. Mary Alma Johnson Amherst dies at daughter’s home Quarry Road 745. born Argos Ind. survived by daughters Mary Planar, Michella Warren, James Anderson. services at Ach Funeral Home 2 p.m. Thursday. burial at Rhmgood cemetery. Avon takes Santa Cade Merd reports Forest Hill dive death Wednesday after illness. survives by husband Victor Collard. two daughters Mary Base and Mrs Lucia Walther. services at Wittman-Dinius Funeral Home. burial at Jake’s cod cemetery.
Local court items cover a Red Cross Week fundraising drive by women volunteers, theatre benefits, and contested divorces. Notable entries include Gladys Take granted divorce from James by Judge Cook, Martha A. Wiles granted divorce from Verland, and a father sentenced for suspended punishment related to child neglect. Additional cases involve property rent disputes, vehicle accident injuries, and requests for fire safety improvements at the courthouse.
In Pittsburgh, Joseph Keller aged 83 and Mrs Julis Marx aged 82 were married in a quiet ceremony at the groom's home attended by three friends. Rev. Herbert D. Poellet of St Mark's Lutheran MecKees Rocks officiated. Both natives of Austria-Hungary, Keller came to the United States in 1892 and Mrs Keller in 1907. Mrs Marx has two daughters, Mrs August Marth of Youngstown and Mrs Julia Yadrich of Corrapolis.
In Miami Beach, Florida, on April 1, Fred Snito marks nine years since his paralysis began in 1936 and his use of an iron lung. Once in Peiping, China, he has traveled 25,000 miles and visited Lourdes in 1990. He is married with two daughters and often attends race tracks and other events, aided by a chest respirator for short outings.
Washington April 1 The House Ways and Means committee adopted a proposal to ignore all income under 300 earned by a dependent under this rule if wholly supported by the taxpayer, even after reaching 18. Income over 500 would still be taxed. The plan bypasses some state emancipation rules and aims to simplify tax schedules. A bill to reach the House floor may come in April.
In LypHant Pennsylvania April 1 Vandervort family confronts induction as Fred Vandervort 49 mine worker leaves for Wilkes-Barre. Four of five children aged one to six sit on the rails resisting the departure until mother and two policemen persuade them to let him go.
The Elyria Y M C A dormitory saw record occupancy for a month, with all rooms filled on most nights and a 98 percent occupancy rate. Secretary Harlie G. Stevick noted this occurred despite many former occupants joining the armed forces, reducing potential tenants.
Building Inspector Hart Dickason received a letter from J J Wadsworth district HUD director stating federal housing rules are unlikely to loosen soon. The note notes past relaxation helped rent the last project and questions a new small house.
James Panky of 187 Parmely Avenue was fined 15 dollars and costs and James Powell of 214 Second Street was fined 10 dollars and costs after being arraigned on charges following a late Saturday night disturbance at the Elyria hotel. Charges against James Maniac of 210 Furnace Street were dismissed by the mayor today.
A federal court jury ruled for Drew Pearson Agnes Meyer and Eugene Meyer in the libel case brought by John Monroe against the Washington Post columnist and publishers. The trial touched on Monroe’s role in a House committee inquiry into war contracts.
Grain and mill feeds quotations from Sheets Elevator and Montana seen in Toledo market notes. Lists prices for corn, oats, beans, potatoes, beets, onions, lettuce, parsley, dill, tomatoes, squash, and live poultry with daily cash quotations and wholesale egg prices.
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