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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1942

Page

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Dense Fog Blamed For Route 35 Traffic Crash

Dense fog this morning caused a collision on Route 35 about 30 miles south of Worth Eaton at 6 30 a m. Mrs C A Heath 69 of Grat ton suffered shock and a head impact after a car driven by Norman Hale struck a milk truck parked on the roadside. Hale said fog obscured vision and headlights confused him. An elderly Parma couple were injured when their car hit a utility pole on Cleveland road west of Route 36 in Ridgeville. Mrs Bennett Berry 66 suffered possible fractures and abrasions. her husband 63 had a possible skull fracture upper jaw fracture and facial wounds. condition listed as serious.

Worth Eaton C. A. Heath Gratton Heath Norman Hale Grafton W. Landenthal Mite Cartage Co Buternut Ridge Road

Battle at Sea Near Java As Japanese Fleet Attacks

Navy officer recounts March 1 carrier plane sighting near an island south of Java. Pecos and another ship transferred survivors by dawn, then faced a four hour attack by dive bombers. Gun crews held fire despite casualties, while Langley survivors helped man the batteries. Life boats suffered damage during the ordeal.

Pecos Tcurt Australia Barbers Abernethy Langley Navy Washington Febs B. Stump Southwest Pacific Stumps

Elyrian Fined For Gambling Paraphernalia

Ted Tayter, manager of the temple recreation establishment in Invine Temple building, was fined 130 dollars and costs after being charged with possessing gambling paraphernalia. Police found forms for recording race track bets, baseball pools, and chance boards during a 4 33 p m inspection by Sgt Det C E Parker. A telephone tip about the Bowie fifth race was reported.

Ted Tayter Temple Invine Temple Joseph Q. Fetra Sergt C. E Parker Ihower Bowie

Couch Uthe Co to Build Addition

A permit was issued today for a two story addition at Couch Uthe Co for steel storage. The project includes a 20 by 40 foot foundation with an estimated cost of 4500, contractor Henry Heidrich. A separate permit for remodeling a dwelling at 244 Oxford Avenue owned by Harrie Stevick was issued, with a 120 cost and contractor James W Bart. A small one story cottage will be built for Mrs Elizabeth Takacs on Parmely Avenue at an estimated cost of 1000, contractor A J Schlmever.

Couch- Uthe Co Hart Dickason Mwefout Henry Heidrich Oxford Avenue Harrie Stevick James W. Bart Elizabeth Takacs Parmely Avenue A. J. Schlmever

Lesson-Sermon on Unreality Arranged for April 5 1942 Church Services

The Church of Christ Scientist announces the Lesson Sermon for Sunday April 5 1942 on Unreal ity with Golden Text If a house be divided against itself that house cannot stand Mark 3 25 The correlative Bible passages include First Corinthians and a quote from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy The notice also recounts wartime events aboard the ship Langley Pecos and related naval actions with casualties and survivor accounts from Captain Febs b Stump and Abernethy, noting 50 killed and 100 wounded as a direct result of a dive bombing attack

Churches of Christ Scientist Itelf Mary Baker Eddy

Trial dates set in Amherst tax suits over power plant

Common Pleas Judge Guy Findley set trial dates this month for four taxpayer suits against the Village of Amherst connected with a municipal electric plant project. One suit by Harwich N. Meket seeks bids issues, with temporary injunctions pending. three suits filed Nov 18, Dec 18, and Feb 1 aim for April 28 dispositions. The fourth suit, filed Feb 26, concerns a key machinery issue to be heard April 28.

Common Pleas Guy Findley Amherst Harwich N. Meket

Defense Stamps Sold In Week By Carriers

A Chronicle Telegram report shows Defense Stamps sold by carriers this week near the 39,000 mark. The weekly total reached 29,609, with cumulative sales since the program began at 332,930. Purchasers receive an album for the 1d stamps, and upon filling it they can add five cents to exchange for a $25 bond, now valued at $16.73.

United States Defense Chronicle-Telegram Catriers Aesk

Cruiser to be launched in Camden yards today

The Denver, fourth in its class, will be launched late today at New York Shipbuilding Corp. Camden yards. Lois Jane Stapleton, 16, daughter of Denver Mayor Ben F Stapleton, will sponsor the ceremony and receive a navy pennant for the company and its employees.

Camden Denver New York Shipbuilding Corp Camden Yards Lois Jane Stapleton Ben F. Stapelton

Bravery of Navy Crews Amid Sinking Pearl and Pecos

Eyewitness accounts tell of Commander John Lermingham dying at his post aboard the Pearl while Captains Robert McConnell and Elmer Abernethy survived to recount the last hours. The Pecos endured four hours of dive bomber attacks leaving 3 dead and about 110 wounded. Lt. Commander J. J. McPeak manned a gun until the ship likely went down, as others perished in the oil-laden waters.

John 3. Lermingham New York Langley Robert P. McConnell San Diezs Cal Elmer Aberheihr Los Ancetes Peary John Paul Jones Oliver Hazard Peery Navy Department Pecos Abernethy Pocos Oll-Lladen J. J. McPeak

Planes Struck Japanese Bases In Burma India Range

War brief notes pursuit planes returned to base undamaged after heavy anti aircraft fire in last weeks. Air forces claim 44 Japanese ships destroyed in Thailand. Fortresses attacked Andaman coast, targeting dangerous enemy base near Renzo, within striking distance of Akyab and Calcutta. Chinese reports Japanese withdrawal from Akyab, new offensive toward Burma and India.

Br Ratiy Thailand Andaman Isands Renzo Akyab Calcutta Chinee Akyeb Burma India

Death Records for Mrs Mose Mursett and Mrs Jennie Spicer

Obituaries record the deaths of Mrs Mose Mursett a widow of Frank D Burrell of Elyria born November 38 and a member of local groups. services to be held at Nichols Funeral Home and burial at Wellington cemetery. Also noted is funeral for Mrs Jennie N Spicer of La Grange born January 3 with services at La Grange Methodist Church and burial in La Grange cemetery.

Mose Mursetl Frank D. Burrell Elyria Memorial Hospital Burrell Elyria Townsend Club Women| Helle Corps Frank Clara Wellinxton Ravers Lewis Charles Jennie N. Spicer la Grange la Grange Methodist Church Weprick Spices Dinois Wis

Court actions span probation, acquittals and civil suits

Juvenile Judge H. Nye placed Elmer Webber at probation after pleading guilty to beating his daughter, Dale. A Vickery truck driver, Clarence Weight, faces second degree manslaughter charges in a fatal Route 16 crash. A preliminary hearing acquitted Vir ginia Knuth in a separate traffic death case. Numerous lawsuits in Lorain and Avon involve personal injuries, rear-end collisions, and divorces with mixed outcomes.

Elmer Webber School Street H. HH. Nye Dale Clarence Weight Vickery Dewey W. Norman Virginia RK. Knuth Soth Cuvachoga Falls

Fire at Petts-Fay sawdust plant. minor damage reported

Firefighters were called at 3:37 AM to Petts-Fay Company plant for a blaze in a gate of sawdust. The fire was confined to the pile with no major damage. Officials noted unusual conditions in the corrading of ay nattieh hire while discussing Earth volume in comparison to the Met.

Fistia Taligsvid Petts-Fay Company

I Grant Certificates To Drivers Of School Busses

Tarraty County Board of Ba Wcadon granted school bus drivers certificates to two South Amherst drivers and one in the Clearview district. Two South Amherst high school teachers will cooperate in operating a bus for that district replacing Terry Maketuki Jr who has been called to military service. Glenn Stueser and Masterbert will drive on morning and afternoon runs. Earl Moore in the Clearview district received a certificate to replace a retiree.

Tarraty County Board of Ba Wcadon Fart Wight Schoo South Amherst Clearview Actuol Terry Maketuki, Jr Glenn Stueser Maksterbert Cla Gubberts Sainty Earl Moore Merver

Elyria Savings and Trust Employees Subscribe 100 Percent

The Elyria Savings and Trust Co was listed among growing industrial and business enterprises subscribing for war bonds through payroll deductions. Elyria Savings and Trust employees subscribed 100 percent, reaching that goal two and a half weeks ago.

T. Co Elyria Savings and Trust Co Elyria Savings and Trust

Board Defers Land Transfer Request From Henrietta to Camden

Lorain County Board of Education deferred a transfer request for a 23 acre tract from Henrietta Township to Camden Township. The action delayed until more complete information is provided. W C Worth, owner, filed the January request noting most land is in Camden district while his house and 25 acres sit in Henrietta. His children would find Camden schools more convenient.

Lorain County Board of Education Henrietta Township Camden Township W. C. =worth Camden Schhool Camden Henrietta

Car Damaged When Truck Strikes Vehicle in City

A car driven by HL EEN Benham of 11 Court was damaged at 5 33 p m yesterday when a coal truck operated by George Mersdort of Sixteenth Street struck it, police reported.

HL. Een Benham 11 Court Colton Co George Mersdort Sixteenth Street

Names List Appears Incomplete From Page Ore

A long line of personal names is presented, including Anthony Ortuso Taft Aebler Buezex Dicken Edigar Lvona Davis Dustall Eddie Kernell Milks Mollenkopf Garvin Smitzer Stintaz Park Roxden Riniston Varzo Bidwell Ferdchak Mittler Feron Koniatski Piskuran Rainey Kovalesky Kirsh Williams Ueathrote Horton Hales Gerhart Prentice Arnk Lozorl Gregorzik LaFon Kranyak Johnston Fekete Matthea Smith Fox Dilley Henke Coles Kozelmirky Woodings Malutka Beal Hemig Sexerakchemer McGowan Stursa Wale ram Giedlincki Pinter Manwell Giedlinski Metzler Fleet Carvin Niges Warner and others.

Nathan Anthony Ortuso Atton Jack Taft Robert Carl Aebler Stanley Buezex Douglas Dicken Edigar William Lvona James Davis Wiley Dustall Norman Eddie Daniel Kernell Paul Devere Milks Earl Richard Mollenkopf George Garvin Smitzer Frank Stintaz Paul Park Ransome William Roxden Robert Max Riniston Steve Varzo Mess Lyle Mark Bidwell Andrea Ferdchak Kolman Alexander Mittler Vincent Feron Henry Joseph Frank Steve Fekete John William Matthea Edward Francis Smith William Reinhart Fox Cecil Dilley Carl Richart Henke Edwin Lawrence Coles Steve Kozelmirky Jonatha Coux Woodings Exnil Joe Malutka Kenneth Alvin Beal Leon Geerze Hemig Demepdy

Army recruits reported from Camp Perry and California stations

Edward Mythin of 320 Oxford avenues recently enlisted in the United States Army. He was sent to Camp Perry reception. Two young Elvirats passed mechanical examinations and one phon stationed at Camp Cocke California, named Kindle and Wareld King.

Edward Mmythin Oxford Aves United States Army Beers Gent Minis Camp Perry Can Cocke Califfornia Kindle Wareld

Oberlin church notes and spring weddings in Oberlin

An Oberlin church service roundup and wedding notices describe a morning worship and Easter plans at First Church, First Methodist, and other local parishes. The piece reports Edith Phillips in a Conservatory wedding in Oberlin, details of bridesmaids, reception, and-home arrangements, plus a short notice of a December marriage in Conway and Easter observances across multiple congregations with services, choirs, and sermons planned.

Heris Oberlin Miremidi Edith Phillips Oberlin Conservatory Atus Conservatory Wed Theatrehhild Harald H Williams First Methodist Church Arthur Poister Conservatory of Music Slaugh Daphne Pittips Portville New York Carrie Was & Mr. Parkhurst Shipherd LD. Phillips RY Rhi House St Dent Faireter Dean Thomas W. Graham Lida Vinliniet Elizabeth Mandaaz Bruce Davis

Four Motorists Fined By Mayor For DUI Arraignments

Four motorists were fined after arraignment for driving while intoxicated. Thomas Dean of Toledo arrested on Cleveland Street at 2:35 PM fined $100 plus costs and suspended driving for nine months. John Finan of South Maple Street arrested on Cleveland Street at 2:20 PM fined $60 plus costs and suspended driving for nine weeks. Julius Vanmeteron of Bun Alt Avenue fined $50 and costs as the car owner was involved. Ray Earl Becker of Oberlin Road arrested on Court Street at 3:00 PM fined $50 and costs with seven months driving suspension. Ally Sigsworth of Turk Avenue fined $80 and costs with seven months driving suspension. car owned by Roy Heath of Columbia Station.

Thonas Tolely Cleveland Street Elyria John Finan South Maple Treet Dodag Jilits Vamteron Bun Alt Avenue Finan Eretta Ray Earl Becker Oberlin Road Court Street 3Moun Ally Sigsworth Turk Avenue Broad Street Dam I Roy Heath Columbia Staion A

Market notes and church meeting on April fifth

Market steady with eggs traded, extra large whites in cases and various sizes sold. Church will hold its monthly meeting on April 5 followed by a supper and a lecture by Dr. J Oscar Thomson on Axis Propaganda at 7 o clock. all are invited.

Cleveland J. Oscar Thomson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Java Elyrian Couch-Uthe Co Church OF Christ, Scientist Indian Ocean L. J. McPeak Boston Elyria Home Improvement Co Asbhestos Siding F.H. A Cartiers Sudro-Curtis Ambulance Sticer Harry W. McNally Celestine Gerald Leonard Avon Stoney Ruge Road McNally Earl Rehman RB. 1. 1 Lorain Ruedaway Transit Co Ichman Employees Traint Co Mireld Hahn Pez Mildred Barlieh Azasnsy Paul Ifa Moinele Frank Tedax Six Et Lorain Tovro Elis Strout Sheriffs Sestettar H.C. Cumtrine Herbert Kripper Meate X Miderville Carl Finegan Mons Met G. J. O'Connor Walker Road Hrad- Tey Aten Ieiden Wits Nelson Walker Y. A. Walker Thene Elyria Kevin Kilpeet Uncle Sam Oberlin Bly Mhs Esther Woon S. Matt St. Whong SM Union St Photie Memorial Arch First Methodist Hamid Bi. Williams Cies) Baptist Church Her. O. Bonibuweky Worshiny Hiveleek Baptist Church Church OF Sacred William C. O'Loughlin MT. Zion Baptist Church Sunda N.C. Crosby Helen Thomas Censhy Calvare GG. Msorim Ofcieek Gwendalyn Seavers Leon P Fannig Grace Lutheran Chu H.C. Dawe Will Grace Lutteran Church Ifour Bayt Tilgatiow Snesater Urey B&terl Sustathan United States Department of Comms Frank Luppino Lodi Princeton Avenue Middle Avenue Marseilles Avenue Stanford Avenue Elysia Savings & Trast Bldg Lorain County Alan THE Lorain County Savings & Trust CO Petre Cypet Lene Convers Ohig Aorain County BANK
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