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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1942

Page

4

Eighth Grade Visits Public Offices and Plants Explore Careers

Seventy two Elyria eighth graders took part in four Thursday trips to public offices and industrial sites including the court house sheriff's office and Elyria Lace Inc plant. Each group discussed observed operations and later shared findings with their classes to aid high school course planning. Prosser and Miss Kathryn Hopwood oversee a Kuder Preference Record project indicating student interests for future education paths.

Elvlcs Elasses Elyria Don PD Prosser Court House Secrnt Sheriff's Office Carl R. Fineman Chronicles Telegram Fire Department Elyrian Laces, Inc Kuder Kathryn Hopwood

Allied air fleet carries troops from Philippines bases

The attack fleet used a forward base to sortie on Manila, Davao, Cebu and Batangas then moved passengers to flying fortresses and B23 bombers for a night departure to Australia. MacArthur and President Quezon led evacuees including Lieut. Col Chi Wang. US and Australian planes kept up strikes on Japanese invasion bases around Rabaul and Timor, with reports of hits and near misses. All planes returned safely after heavy air combat and shelling of targets.

Nicholas Airdrome Manila Davao Cebu Batangas Australia MacArthur Manuel LE Quezon Philippines Chi Wang

Regal Obituary of Franeia BE Regal Former Oberlin Editor

Obituary from Oberlin notes Franeia BE Regal of West Springfield Massachusetts died April 10 at 76. Former associate editor of the Springfield Republican, he was Oberlin College class of 1887 and long served as music critic and foreign affairs writer. Survived by wife Elizabeth Cady Con a daughter Margaret and a sister Mary.

Oberlin Franeia BE. Regal Springfield Republican Springfield Mass Oberlin College Regal West Springfield Maia Regals Edwin Campus Mide Fitch and Fairchild A. G. Comings Francis Oberuss Frecard Ober UN New Howard K Prandy Regal Bon Ashtabula Conservatory Theological Seminary Tettera Carnegte Peace Foundation Japan China Elizabeth Cady Con Margaret James AL. Marshall New Haven Mary Springfield Reublican Ear Mutterans

Unclear WWII air raid account on Pacific operations

A fragmented diary style report describes a dawn raid on Japanese forces by Allied aircraft around Luzon Cebu and Corregidor. It cites MacArthur planning, attacks Sunday and Monday, losses including one aircraft, and praise for a commander’s leadership under difficult conditions.

Imerni Erie Hosce

Court of Appeals upholds driveway restraining order in case

Inadvertent report notes that the court of appeals sustained common pleas to restrain Willaw Hot rere from closing a driveway between Riversite Court and East River Street for public use over more than two years. Several unrelated actions follow, including divorce, custody and public-safety notices from Lorain County officials.

Court of Appeals Willaw Riversite Court East River Street Agalnet Charles Daney Redaete

Favorite Sentenced To Two Years In Prison

A 37 year old man was sentenced to two years imprisonment after misrepresenting himself as an American citizen. The defendant, listed as Preferred, faced the federal docket in Toledo as the court rejected a motion by the defense for neutrality and moved toward formal judgment.

Favorite Clevelas Thomas VL Ntalian-forn Liber Sutice Emerich

Indistinct wartime memo hints at air strike defense shifts

Fragmentary note discusses potential air attacks and measures to bolster defense in the Philippines, aiming to relieve Allied troops at Corregidor and other facilities. It mentions provoking enemy actions, deploying fighters, and improving protective strategies amid mounting pressure from air power.

Russians Smash Forward as Nazis Lose Thousands

KUINYSHEV April 16 report says Russian forces repulsed German counter blasts on the central front and pushed forward near a river barrier, with Germans abandoning fortified positions on the icy front. Russians near Bryansk and on the outskirts of a major town southwest of Moscow as reports from London and field dispatches align.

Kuinyshev Muaia Iryantk Morrow

Officers Elected By The First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church held its annual basin meeting on Wednesday April 7 in the church auditorium and elected officers for the coming year. The reports showed the past year as the best in recent memory, noting a neon sign addition and property repairs. New officers include Peacoat Alexander Graham and Howard Smit as trustees, Burton Quick as treasurer, Richard Davies as Bible school superintendent, Walter E. Davies as treasurer, and Vera Mae Smith as head usher among others.

First Baptist Church Ar Giters Peacoat Alexander Graham Howard Smit Burton Quick Trusters A. ET Tos Robert Butts Chuteh Cles Harold Wilt Asurer Walter E. Davies Bible Apis Adams Chester Cardy Mi Come Ritter Leo C. Holden F. Yet Harry Stinchcomb Alan van Wormer C. E. Hancock Gladys McCullough Richard Davies Max van Wormer Mra. J. Hartman Crumter

Air Raid Wardens To Meet Tonight In Elyria

Wardens from Districts One Two and Three in Elyria meet at the American Iron Home on Obie Street at 7:15 p m tonight called by Stef C Smith assistant chief air raid warden. Sheriff Carl R Finegan shows London bombing pictures. Between 100 and 140 wardens expected. Frank Seales of Broad Street fined $2 and costs for disorderly conduct.

Air Elyria American Iron Obie Street Stef C € Smith Sherif Carl R. Finegan London

Japanese offensive drives toward Chinese lines across Burma and Thailand

A wartime dispatch reports six enemy columns pressing toward the Lang river front with forces marching from Mawchi toward Tounga. The path aims to split Chinese units in the Shan state from those at the Sittang front while threatening new supply routes from India to China.

Rangoon Vie Actinn Pura Nerma Thailand Tun Enkimas Wistraa Chianzmai China India Mandalay Lashia

Deaths and funeral notices from Lorain and Oberlin

Obituaries report Frank J. Andy of Lorain died in Elyria after illness, with services at St Agnes church and burial at Marys Cemetery. Esther Hopkins Howard of Cleveland, 49, long tied to Oberlin, died after heart trouble, funeral at St Agnes in Cleveland. Hermann B Humphrey of Oberlin, 89, died after a long illness. funeral at Lodgeman Funeral Parlor and burial at Westwood Cemetery. Continuous lists note surviving relatives including spouses, children, siblings, and nieces.

Frank Asu Prattk Andy Sla Memorial Hospital Aingering Lorain Elpma General Industries Suraving Theresa Andy Agnes Lew Witliam Barry Elyria Joseph John Walter Loraitg Edward Cleveland Anthony Mosczynski Esther Hopkins Howard East Baths Street Howard Earl Howard Follonving Grace Wilcox Lotta Foster Trinton Hauth Melvin Hopkins Ath LaGrange Minnie Artress Meliss B. Humiphrey Oberlin Mei Hsen E. Humiphrey William Little Morsan Street Boyn Marely Montne | Ville Humphrey Amherst Obdert Lily Alice Oberlin Collee Cresa First Church Robert Daniel Wood E. M. Rice

Conference On Courthouse Dome Repairs Continued

County commissioners reported a conference with F J McFadden the Larain architect regarding removing or substantially repairing the courthouse dome was continued until the same time next week McFadden said he must fly to Workington today due to new plumbing and heating equipment rules and the board was served notice by the state department of building inspection ordering dome repair or removal within three days

F. J. McFadden Larain McFadden Workington State Department of Building Inspection

Defense Rally At Clearview School

Shefield Township residents were reminded today of the civilian defense rally to be held at 720 p.m. tomorrow at the Clearview School.

Clearview School Shefield Township Clearview

Recognition Dinner Plans For Larain County Four-H Clubs

Plans for a recognition dinner by the Larain County Four-H Clubs Advigors Merc 7 Iated April at the Oberlin Methodist chime nzet. A banquet committee of 12 rural organization representatives promotes the event to honor over 100 volunteers from the four clubs. Dr Frank Slutz will be stealtir and Judge Guy Findley toastmaster. Reservations requested by Saturday April A Wellington.

Larain County Oberlin Methodist Tait Wellington Letaily County Frank Slutz Af Pasten Stealtir Guy Findley Everuns al Welliicter Quanty Artituderal Exteneston Bigha

Circus To Open Tonight For 24th Annual Dangling Trollves Show

The Dangling Trollves Sorepaugh circus opens tonight at the MOG A venue with the Broadway Yo MG A. from Cleveland providing acts. Guest stars include state champion gymnasts for parallel bars and weightlifting. Tomorrow features a second guest and two nights of performances with children’s night tonight and adults’ night tomorrow.

Mregoratlina Trollvessal Sorepaugh Tc. Ayminasinn Champign Tonmurrow Weht MG. A Cleveland Temurrow Pight Funight Tormurrow

Parish To Honor Father Brucker At Ridgeville

Ridgeville parish St. Peter’s plans a party for Father Francis A. Brucker to mark his 20th ordination anniversary. Ordained April 17, 1922 by Archbishop Schrembs. Event opens to the community at 8:30 p.m. on the stated date.

St. Peter's North Ridgeville Francis A. Brucker Joeseph Schrembs Tomorres Wall Fayter Mencker St. Thomas Parish Cleveland St Mary, Mzsallen Holy Trinity Thomas St. Catherine Parishes Hrucker St. Devecate Mt Redgevile Sune

County Considers Full Time Clerks for Rationing Boards

County Commodities Coordinator Walter J. Wright proposed funding full time clerks for Lorain and Elyria rationing boards and part time help for six other county boards if needed. He warned Elyria and Lorain may require a permanent headquarters, possibly in the courthouse, to manage records and board business.

Walter J. Wright Fas Tioning Lorain Elysia Elyria Wright Robert Vandersark Elyeta

California Declares 17 Minute Daytime Air Raid Alert

SAN FRANCISCO April 16 a daytime air raid alert was ordered in the San Francisco Bay Area due to an unidentified aircraft sighting. The alert was cancelled in 1 7 minutes after planes were identified as friendly, according to Fourth Army headquarters.

California San Francisco San Francisco Bay

Permit Issued for New Frame Home in Oberlin

Building Inspector Hart Dickaton issued a permit to Arthur L. Bohannon to construct a one story frame house in Oberlin. The 28 foot by 28 foot dwelling will cost about $280 and be built by contractor A J Nolan. The project follows local orders amid municipal actions.

Os Oberlin Hart Dickaton Arthur L. Bohannon Howe A. J. Nolan

Oberlin announces engagement and local news in Oberlin

Oberlin notes reveal the engagement of Sylita Champury to Dr. Dabilis, with details of dinner party at Maryath Street, and background on Champury’s education at Oberlin High School and Wesleyan University. The column also lists graduations, staff notes, hospital incidents, a fire in East Lorain Street, and upcoming community events and staff changes at the Oberlin Guest House.

Els Oberlin High School Jotsit University of Kanuas University of Wisconsin Nasal Mesearch Washingten B.C Maude C. Warner Francis Cade Mary Trogets Dean Warcer Nuria Mamstand Grace Wilson O UN Mra EC. Johnson Ware Pe. O

Avon Lake Fragments of Local Social Notes

Avon Lake notes recount travel plans for a Florida trip with George E. Slanven and other local figures. Dames of Malta plan installation at the Chateau Tuesday evening with Seavert Kaa installed as Queen Esther. Mr and Mrs Howard Walker and others visited the Crarall family in Clarksville on Sunday.

Rimets Avon Lake Geen Charles Beard Bod Oster Waototegete Florida George E. Slanven Dames of Malta Chateau Seavert Esther Howard Walker Arthur Hudson Crarall Clarksilid

Market Highlights and Irregularities in Rural Goods

Fragmented OCR text reports varied market items including potatoes turnips onions and livestock prices. Mentions include weights and prices for turnips potatoes and cattle, with scattered numbers and region-specific notes. The garbled ledger suggests a rural market page detailing commodities, units, and rough valuations without a clear single event.

East Carlisle School Board Members Resign in Protest

Two members of the East Carlisle Board of Education, President MIL Gregg and Clerk A H Goodeperd, resigned at a special meeting amid reports of disharmony. One appointee D Antes served a partial term ending January 1 1944. Goodeperd had eight years on the board, with four terms as president and four as clerk, and was reelected last November for a term ending January 19 19 16. Willan Seegat of Jackson Hotel was fined in police court for disorderly conduct after allegedly harassing people and taking photos at a local hotel bar.

East Carlisle Educa Mion Mil Gregg A. H. Goodeperd Unc Anton Goedsperd Willan Seegat Jackson Hotel Pos Live

Violation fines for Robert Vauzin in police court

Robert Elsworth Vauzin of 11 i Retad street was fined five dollars and costs after a police court appearance on a charge of peaking driving. He was arrested at 3 13 rem yesterday for driving through a red traffic light at West avenue and Sixth street.

Thaphg Robert Elsworth Vauzin I Retad Street West Avenue Jand Sixth Street

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