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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1944

Page

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Lorain County Seals Campaign Tops 1942 Sales Total

Lorain Countians contributed to the 1943 Christmas Seals fund, ending March 31, with total sales of 4078.28 dollars more than 1942. Elyria led with 4423.86, while numerous towns and districts posted varied amounts. The drive was conducted by the Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association under the school committee led by A Gibbons.

Lorain County L. 8 Hindman Camden SL BR Clearview Seab Ardumbia Suab AR Raton Elyria Vinco Middle Ridge South Ridge Amherst Wellington A Gibbons

Flies to Australia from New Guinea to meet cousins

Trent A B Line of the United States Army Air Corps home Elyria Ohio traveled from New Guinea to Australia to meet Australian cousins. A reception greeted him on arrival and he attended a dance and explored the district. His Australian relative Abbiel Parke attended Parks Air College before induction into the Air Corps and earned wings in November.

Trent A. B. Line United States Army Air Corps Cleveland Road Elyria New Guinea Australia Couse Stein Fox St Line Abbiel Pai Parks Air College East St. Louis Air Corns

Rubbish Dumping Alarms Lorain County Residents

The Chronicle reports rubbish dumping along Murray Ridge road in Lorain County has become a growing problem. County officials will be asked to take steps to stop the practice affecting rural residents. A separate note records a vehicle collision on Bridge Street at 825 am when a truck driver tried to avoid a dog. Mantle Wheeler was fined for intoxication after arraignment on Court Street.

Lorain County The Chronicle Telegram Murray Ridge Road Bridge Street H. A Cleveland Fay Robert Hebebrand Wall Street Kenneth Watson Last River Street Wond Street Court Street

Death Notice for Thomas Powers and Ross man dies in Oberlin

Funeral services for Thomas Powers 1B 0018 Hollywood age unknown will be held at 2 30 PM Thursday in the Foisenpad church with Rev Robert PL Me Gregor officiating. He had planned to make music and played in the Oldsev in High school Kane since sixth grade. Also reported to have recorded influential records in Oberlin and was a member of the Southwestern League Quiz Bee. Surviving are wife Ada one daughter and a niece Abstain Shepherd of Chicago. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from Collins Methodist Church with Rev Andrew Jodo piston. Burial in Collins cemetery. Body at the Gerber Funeral Home then will be moved to late residence Thursday morning.

Thomas Powers Hollywood Oberlin Wall Foisenpad Robert PL Gregor Young Bowers Oldsevin High Kane WU Ross van Therdas Ross Avon Fulya Haat Townsend Masonic Lodge Fields Corners Ada Abstain Shepherd Chicago Collins Methodist Churihy Andrew Jodo Piston Collins Erncieny Gerber

Restaurant Owner at Columbia Hills Dies After Heart Attack

Albert Charles Hellath 48 owner of Columbia Hills restaurant and cafe and World War II veteran died suddenly of a heart attack at Berea Community Hospital. He lived Columbia Hills Corners and Elyria previously, survived by wife Elizabeth and three daughters, with funeral services set for Friday.

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Lt Spinks Reports For Duty In Michigan

Lt Spinks reports for duty at Selfridge Field Michigan after training at Boca Raton Seymour Johnson Yale and other bases. Born November 11 1920 in Fisha he was educated there and attended Fenn College. He joined the Army May 26 1943 and earned his commission February 10 1944? prior postings included Patterson Godman and other Ohio forts.

Selfridge Field Mich Lee Robert Go Spinks Abe Corps Selvidge Field Marescilles Avenue Elyria Fisha Fenn College Spinks Army Fort Hayes Oho Boca Raton Fla

Taxi Driver Aids Birth Of Baby In City Home

Miss Crich of Checker Cab assisted in the birth at 215 West Raver Street South when Mrs Sanford Caplinger went into labor. A driver fetched a blanket and the cabbie helped the mother back inside as an ambulance was summoned to take her and the infant to the hospital. Caplinger’s husband was killed on February 24 by a train on Northeast Street.

Rostertiay Marnlog Raver Street Kicel Urigh Checker Cab Company Sanford Carl Caplinger Miss Crich Mere Capboger Northewp Street

New Measles Cases Decline In Elytua Health Update

New measles cases in Elytua continued to decline last week, but total cases surpassed 1,600. The health department reported 6 new cases, the smallest weekly count since February, with weekly totals gradually dropping from 192 in March 20 to 170 in March 27 and then to 104 in April. Over eight weeks the cumulative cases rose to over 1,600.

Elytua Health Department

More Than 2000 Cookies For Soldiers

Red Cross canteen corps packed over 2000 cookies yesterday for soldiers in Erie Proving Ground hospital. Crowd doubled target of 1000, with shipments organized at Civilian Defense office. Cookies donated by Eugene Hall and others. packed by Mrs Henry Thomson, Mrs H Brichhart, and Mrs Reyet Boylan for distribution to troops nationwide.

Red Cross Erie Herge Uwat Civilian Defense Office Columbia Township Bate Township Obertin Wellingston Ridgeville East Caslisse Eugene 2 Hall Hiey Thomson H. Bribhart Reyet Boylan America Ao BE Sierman Hanteen

Fire Rates Bedford Glens Skating Rink Destruction

Fire at the Bedford Glens skating rink caused major damage with losses estimated around 100000 to 1000000. Basement collapse and arson suspicion are noted amid chaotic scenes. authorities and witnesses report extensive smoke, with investigators reviewing evidence and timelines for the blaze.

Bedford Glens Hedfors Peaford Glens Rim Elesdar-Old Landmars

Victory Garden Appeal Urges More Home Food Production

Elyrians heard an Ohio State University extension agent explain this year’s canned mood drop of 48 to 50 percent from last year and urge increased home gardens. Prof Lurie advised dehydration for corn and beans, new fertilizer use, and planting strategies to prevent erosion and shade. He listed tomato and cabbage varieties and noted techniques for improving yields and soil health. A minor blaze at Brown Fin Tube Co caused minor damage with quick extinguishing. Pasadena officer Waldron returned his badge, prioritizing needed duties over parking enforcement.

Victory Gardens Victory Alet Lauerir Ohio State University Agricultural Extension Service Victory Garden Lurie Brown Fin Tube Company Filbert Street C. A. Olsen Manufacturing Company Turne Pasadena Calif Albert J. Waldron

Imphal Stands Off Japanese Push in Siege

Allied Southeast Asia Headquarters reports British Indian defenders halt the Japanese advance at Imphal. Tank-led troops seize three forward positions on the northeastern flank while fighting for a hill overlooking the Rishenpur Silchar road continues nearby.

Southeast Asia Ceylon Imphal Rishenpur- Silchar Road

Court House officials seek extension for longtime janitor

County commissioners requested to the Ohio Civil Service Commission that John Wellert, courthouse lawn caretaker and janitor, be continued as a county employee for another year beyond his approaching 70th birthday next June. Multiple divorce petitions were filed, naming cruelty or neglect. cases involve Dorothy Boehner, Helen Pasta, and others, with various children cited.

Counly Ohw Civil Service John Wellert

Victory Garden Promotion Talks Draw Elyria Firms

Industry leaders and county Victory Garden heads met with Prof. Alex Lourie and Joseph H. Brown at the Elks Restaurant to discuss promoting home gardens for workers. Plant representatives from Elyria Manufacturing, Harshaw Chemical, Romeo Pumps, Steel and Tubes, Colson, Bendix Westinghouse, Electras Alloys, and Corning topled plans for employee plots and garden programs.

Elyria Alex Lourie Obin State Univareily Agricultural Extension Service Victory Garden Joseph H. Brown Etyria Victory Garden Committee Elks Victory Gardens Howard Ollemacher Elyria Manufacturing Corporation J. Provasnik Harshaw Chemical Company Roy Clymer Romeo Pump Esser i Mrs. King Perony Aref Mra. Ring Fiser Dalvon Lorain Richard Stevens Bill Esser Henry Webber Findley Russell King Tuer

President’s Son Promoted to Colonel in Marines

Janes Roosevelt, eldest son of the President, is promoted to full Colonel by Marine Corps headquarters. He is 36, first joined on Nov 17, 1986, served as a reserve lieutenant colonel as presidential aide, resigned Oct 2, 1998, then rejoined 18 days later as captain and has been on active duty since Sept 7, 140.

Washelngton Janes Roosevelt Marine Corps Headquarters Marine Corps Corps Marines

Ohio papers raise prices to meet increased costs

Forty-eight Ohio newspapers have raised their prices to meet higher costs as the Ohio Circulation Managers' Association opened a wartime morning meeting to discuss paper shortages and price pressures. Cleveland Press editor Richard Simmons and Cleveland News editor John Maynard cited soaring newsprint costs and tighter supplies as forcing the increases. Comments came from Erie visitor Carl Luscomb and local officials including EH Fuller and BR Williams, with Robert Neil of Lorain Victory Garden committee also noted.

Carl Luscomb Erie Pennsylvania EH Fuller County Aaa Wode- Williams County Victory Garden Committee Robert Neil Lorain Victory Garden Comemittee

Market report from Cleveland livestock and produce sales

Market notes from Cleveland show steady to firm tones across livestock and produce. Prices list heavy cattle, hogs, and lambs with several vegetables and staples such as lettuce, potatoes, onions, and carrots. Trade reflects modest changes and routine demand at multiple scales.

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One Thousand Free Trusses This Month Offer

A Kansas City doctor’s invention promises rupture support without belts or straps. Readers may try the device for 40 days and receive a free $3.50 truss, with a full refund if unsatisfied while keeping the $9.50 truss as compensation. Send for trial at Physician’s Appliance Co, 3435 Koch Road, Kansas City, Mo.

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