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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1944
Page
1
STOCKHOLM Official Finnish government delays action on peace proposals from Soviet Russia, with parliament postponed beyond Easter. The legislature met briefly in an armistice session, delaying a decision on Russia’s interpretation of prior terms.
An auction at Asi residence on Root Road south of Fields Corner on Tuesday April 11 at 1 00 PM lists Holstein heifers, a brood sow, a 1400 pound black horse, 50 Leghorn hens, ducks, farm machinery including McCormick Deering equipment, wagons, tractors small tools and more with cash terms and buyer risk transfers. George Martin owner P A Welker clerk Irvin Klinect listed contact Elyria 6683.
Columbus Ohio Governor Bricker announced a special session of the Ohio Legislature set for Wednesday April 26 to decide measures to ease voting in the November election by Ohioans if the armed fine remains. The session will focus on a soldier vote bill. Several groups including state employees and school officials urged discussions on extra school funds and higher pay for state employees.
Vice Admiral Hosa told reporters President Roosevelt, aged 82, remains in satisfactory physical shape with lingering bronchial and chest infections. He attributed some limits to lack of exercise and sunshine, while noting respiratory issues and recent medical checks.
Townsend Club members and friends were told of several events at Victory Hall 108 Middle Avenue including a dance next Saturday night, a yard party and picnic on Thursday, and an April 16 district meeting in Oberlin at 2 PM. Readings by Elmer Carver and officers were reported, with notes on membership and dues.
County engineer to report on Almherst and Carlisle township slag requests. Margaret Hoffman 6 Avon committed to county jail on $740 bond. Friday hearing set on assault and trespass charges. William Dunes sentenced to 90 days after jail time served. Cums Wings charged with assault and battery. Butterfield case details. Divorce suits involve Claude Winchester and Eleanor Robinson. neglect and cruelty claims with two children. Marguerite Broward divorce granted by Judge Cook. Theresa Uravich case dismissed. juvenile case sentence for a 15 year old boy.
Beruya Lois Young 64 died at home on Tadisa Hellow road after ten months illness. Born in Galion April 26 1877, she lived in Elyria and Greenwich before settling on Tadisa Hellow road. Survived by seven children and a sister, with services at Budgo-Curtis Funeral Home and LaPorte cemetery. Charles Walden, 69, of 417 Spring Street died after a two month illness, formerly of Berlin Heights, survived by wife Mary and daughter, with services at Zieh Funeral Home. Mrs Marc Novak widow of August Novak funeral held at Nichals Funeral Home with burial in Ridge Hill Me. Rey H Huge pastor of Medina County died. survived by wife Sophie, six daughters, two sons, with calling hours and funeral in Medina. Josephine Wilcox, born Jan 27 1880, died after short illness, lived on Flyini Wats, funeral at First Fuooptist Church with burial in city.
Report from Bougainville describes the American beachhead near the Vorokina River where the 97th Division engages enemy forces. Weathered signs warn unauthorized movement and rear-area danger as troops maneuver.
Two young veterans were obligated into membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the post meeting last night. Plans were made to install new officers on April 23 with Leé O. Munks expected as installing officer. Ernest Sperry and Albert Laty spoke briefly about service in the Indies and the Caribbean and Sperry is stationed at Malborne Louisiana. The gathering included a luncheon after the business session.
Local Oberlin Road council meeting at East Oberlin church Friday night with discussion led by Mrs. Henry Kolb Amherst. Social hour and refreshments followed. Weekend gatherings include birthday honors for Dorothy Carton and Jane Mittin, and a birthday party for Kensia Henderson at Miss Virginia Owens’ home. Notices include servicemember updates from Camp Roberts California and a Fort Smith Arkansas sandwich operation producing thousands daily for troops.
Children of the McKinley School will conduct a waste paper collection in the district on Friday April 14 according to Elyria Salvage Committee. This is the third date announced. Addison School will collect on April 12 and Gates School on April 13. The city-wide monthly collection was skipped due to prior drives to raise funds for PTA activities.
Cleveland report from the American Chemical Society notes 20 plants currently produce penicillin, aiming to reach civilian supply this month. War Production Board chemist ALL Elder warns of a shortage of researchers but says the program is barely moving. Dr G B Supplee presents a methyl vitamin concept as a dietary booster. Police report two motorists fined for reckless driving and DUI, with vehicle damage but no injuries in separate incidents.
A garbled notice promises loans up to 100 with 10 percent monthly repayment. It mentions options for salaries, car or furniture, and household appliances, with a schedule and guarantors required. The text is incoherent, but implies easy credit terms and repayment plans.
New York report says Captain Victor A Kravchenko resigns as head of metals division of the Soviet purchasing commission in Washington. He accuses Moscow of double-faced politics toward the United States and Britain while supporting Communist party affiliates abroad. He seeks American public opinion protection.
Payroll schedules reveal monthly increases of ten dollars for nine county engineer staff in Donald E B Patterson's office and one ten dollar raise in the auditor's department. Names and new salaries listed include H M Habermab 205 Harwood Lersch 228 John Getz 255 and others. Doris Foultier becomes 110 monthly in the auditor's office. Dorothy Burns joins at 110. Stage productions at Shakespeare plays are presented in Russia.
Prime Minister Churchill said in the House of Commons that British empire forces sustained 667,159 casualties over four years of war including 158,741 killed 78 204 missing 169 219 wounded and 270 005 prisoners The total also includes 40 730 killed or 271 injured among merchant seamen and civilians in the United Kingdom A War Production Board rep will visit Ely Chamber offices tomorrow to discuss priority problems with local business leaders
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