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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1945
Page
1
Washington reports Antomacy and fal Russian Forcign' Corn Ale quote hints at pressure on Moscow and Warsaw. Officials say Warsaw’s Polish government is blocked from Warsaw by Soviet backed Poles. agenda tops drama at the upcoming Yalta meetings.
Washington Republican senators led by Taft and Tatty Ra Ou visited the White House to express regards to President Truman and offer direct talks, aiming to ease legislative battles. The group sought to work through Senate leadership to avoid further conflicts. Separate police court notes report Homer Coen fined $3 and costs for intoxication after an Elyria Foundry arrest following no complaints.
A Berlin broadcast quotes Nazi commentator Max Krall saying allied and German forces are forming multiple battle sectors including Bavaria and the Alps. The report notes pockets in the Ruhr and Hore and suggests a likely last stand in the Bavarian Austrian Alps near Hitler’s retreat while a separate Akron report details a man killed by a fall down cellar steps.
A surprise birthday party was held Thursday evening at Norman Glese’s home with 35 attendees. Prizes were awarded as guests included Maxine Tompkins Gladys Redman Bob Connors Henry Pryor and K F Lower. Community Circle met at Tow Hall for a Mothers Study Club dinner planning event with Mrs Katharine Connors presiding and fund of $100 voted for Crusade for Christ.
Reports list service members from the area with campaigns in the Pacific and Europe. Corporal Crowell, an Armament Technician, and three others are noted with battles in the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and France, plus updates on transfers, promotions, and overseas postings.
Over $4,000 in bonds and stamps were sold during the Bond Drive Rally at Columbia high school. A clever program titled Call for Victory, directed by Mrs. Doris Wildenheim, featured four acts honoring Marines, Army, Navy, Merchant Marines. Songs and instrumental music paid tribute to the dead, prisoners, and those fighting on land, sea, and in the air. Doris Wildenheim chaired the school bond drive.
Eaton Youth Choir of 20 voices will present a vocal concert at the Eaton High School auditorium on April 24. Mrs C Carpenter opens with a piano solo and will lead with choir singing sacred and light classical songs, directed by Miss Shirley Gritts. Public invitation issued.
Walter Laker aged 55 died suddenly at 5 am in New York Central stoon while on his way to work as a seat sort hand. He had been absent for weeks due to illness and had recently returned to his job. Born April 4, 180 in Balan, he lived in Elyria for many years. Survived by wife and several children and a sister in Puls. Funeral arrangements announced by Sharp Funeral Home with services at St Apes church and burial at Pine Grove cemetery.
Ohio State University specialist C L Blackman notes rising cattle unease may stem from a rapidly growing parasite colony rather than temperature alone. Young cattle are more prone to infestations, with linseed oil and diatom dust among recommended remedies and repeating treatments as needed. hygiene and grooming aid control.
A highly damaged OCR passage shows garbled text with scattered names and phrases. The readable segments suggest political, educational, or advisory content, but concrete facts, dates, or events are not discernible. No clear individuals, organizations, or locations can be reliably identified for a proper summary.
Senator Theodore M L Gray of Miami charged the state racing commission shows little supervision and that actual racing dates are set by a secretary paid 175 dollars monthly. Gray is probing commission records with a proposed bill to abolish the rating commission in favor of a state pacing director and to impose a percent tax on receipts.
East Carlisle PT A holds Friday meeting presided by Mrs Lillian Alexander. Outline includes Spring Institute report from First Congregational, County Council meeting at Grafton on April 28, clothing drive update, paper sale set for April 6, and attendance prize to Mrs Sherman’s room. Nominating committee presented officers: Mrs Hartlet Abbey president, Virginia Myers VP, Stanley Dawley secretary, Doris Lee treasurer, Katherine Humbert. Installment planned for May. Eva Smith spoke on Mexico and displayed articles.
Voices of American war prisoners will be heard via recordings on a special broadcast Friday evening from 7:15 to 7:30 p m over WOR radio and the Mutual Network from the M G War Prisoner Aid Camp. Ralph Standen of the YMCA reports the program will be directed by Henry Soderberg the new YMCA secretary and may be carried by additional Mutual stations.
Fragmentary court records reveal a mix of sentences, verdicts, and civil actions. A 7-day suspended sentence was given to an individual on a 3n assault charge, with various lawsuits dismissed or decided for plaintiffs including Geneva Hat of Kiyria and others involving contracts, damages, and negligence. Some cases reference familiar names and dates, but many details are obscured by OCR errors.
Sunday school session outlines Biblical teaching on Moses and nation building. It covers God’s plan for governance, appointed judges, and the call for obedience to God to secure peace and prosperity. Includes questions for discussion and a brief note about a theft at 311 Fifth Street.
Rona Duns and Elysia attorney filed petitions with the elections board today for the Republican primary. Others circulating petitions include Paul Knapp as insurer and candidates for council seats in Sixth Ward and Fourth Ward. Several incumbents and challengers are listed as taking out petitions for re election or Republican nominations.
In Columbus the Ohio Anti-Saloon League and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union protested a Senate amendment to the state liquor law. The change would redefine a restaurant to allow any establishment serving food to obtain a liquor permit, a move the leaders say relaxes restrictions. The protest, signed by Mary Ervin and Samuel P. McNaught, accuses the Senate committee of acting without notice or opportunity for discussion.
Two representatives from the Small War Plants Corporation will attend a war contracts termination school in Elyria next Monday and Tuesday. The Elyria Chamber of Commerce arranged sessions in the Elks Marine Room with about 40 manufacturers per session to limit crowds. Secretary Harry W. Luethi reported the plan to inform war production firms of the termination procedure. MEAD OF SDICATE DIES NEW ROCHELLE Connolly, 50, president at King Features Syndicate and International News Service, dies of a heart attack. Funeral in Pelham, N C Saint Catherine's church Friday morning.
London dispatch from the BBC reports that a portion of foreign diplomats in Tokyo have departed in the wake of attacks on the city. The broadcaster cites an explanation but notes the cause remains unclear.
Ohio and neighboring states show a fourteen percent drop in cattle in pastures and feed lots while corn crops shrink. The report from the cooperative crop reporting service notes declines in Ohio Indiana Michigan and neighboring states with feeders predicting modest spring market activity. A separate police report says John Sitney of 210 Chestnut Street was struck by a car on Courts Street but only minor injuries occurred as the driver fled briefly before returning.
An ad touts Swan Soap as safe for babies and gentle on skin. It humorously notes Peters mommy won’t scold if covered with candy and praises Swain for quick cleanup, claiming the product is pure and suitable for pampering hands during chores like dishwashing.
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