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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1944
Page
2
Health department reports several declining weekly case counts after a peak in March and April. Officials note a gradual reduction in new measles cases over the past six weeks as epidemic activity subsides.
On account of the death of her husband Mrs. Jacob Sigas will sell at public auction on Friday April 28 at 12 30 P M located 3 miles of Grafton or 12 mile south of 82 on Route 57. The sale includes 15 year old Bay mare and 1300 pound cattle herd plus 4 cows and calves, a 1927 one ton Chevrolet with 6000 miles, Fordson and Oliver tractors, harvesting and farm implements, 2500 ft of pipe, and many other farm articles. Terms cash. Clayton H Levy auditor. Grafton, Lee Klinect clerk.
Complete dispersal sale of 8000 to 13000 lb producers, 205 day records, 21 two year olds, 12 yearling heifers and two herd bulls. Strictly Straight Scottish breeding from top lines. TB and Bangs tested, includes 3 Unit Magnetic Milker, milk cans, and dairy supplies. Cash on day of sale. For a complete sale catalog write.
Odd fragmentary notes describe plans for a larger Wellington fair grounds with references to payment, bonds, and proof of work. Mentions agents and committees, city officials, and a transportation project linked to the site. Context remains unclear due to garbled OCR.
Fragmented death notices report Thelma Johnson of 422 Adams Street dying Sunday night at Bhorla Memorial Hospital after six weeks of motherhood. Also listed are Peterman of Oberlin College and local residents of Columbus and Berends Forest with funeral plans and burial sites in Columbia Cemetery. The clumsy OCR blends names, ages, and places with scattered dates and church affiliations.
Ridgeville Grange presents a community comedy event on April 27 featuring local performers Mrs Stieten and others. The show aims to entertain residents east of Hook Road and near Doty Street with a lighthearted program. Volunteers and organizers, including Cheryl Havited, prepare a brief performance lineup and solicit audience support.
Dusty Miller, a well known Ohio humorist, will speak to the Lorain County Bankers Association and the Lorain County Chapter of the American Institute of Banking at a banquet at the Elr ing Country Club at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The program includes mime by the Cleveland Victory Charge and music by James Bhairwell, with Andrew Seiler as accompanist. performances align with War Bond sales and other program elements.
COLUMBUS T J Van Cant 43 Williamaport Ohio Tughaway contractor and dalia Kidd 71 Cp Thulus bookkeeper were sentenced to prison and fined 10000 and 2000 respectively for tax evasion in a Detroit district court. Judge Med Ci Underwood denied motions to dismiss plea and accepted guilty pleas, noting penalties of up to 10000 and possible prison terms. The cases involve attempts to evade income tax through falsified statements linked to the highway business and conspiracy.
Two Four-H clubs elected officers for the 19K year. LaGrs Juveniy Fiemers named Renee Wiatke president, Ric Nellie vice president, Lavine Bold secretary, Ellen Walker treasurer, Avery Miller reporter, with Seagold and Ronaled Seahold as stewards. Domestic Dares Club chose officers at Mrs Raldy Yo’s home. Cath Cere Tangshan presided as president with Shapley Perkins as secretary and Gite Perkins as recreation leader.
A distorted OCR fragment lists many personal names and scattered phrases about bets, dates, and events. It references people like King and Mire and includes numbers and dated terms, though most specifics are unreadable. The jumble suggests a historical society or betting ledger snippet with uncertain context and many obscurities.
A jumble of court actions includes a divorce filing by Mary Epima Swilley from Pvt John Swilley in San Diego and a civil suit for damages of 427687 against Pat Do Fowles of Avon after an automobile collision in Washington avenue. Debris theft and home burglary reports involve Burgett Co construction, Kanersong Road, and Fred Thorne of Kent Ohio. Deputies investigated multiple vehicle accidents on Route Durkee road and broader arrests for reckless driving. A Terre Haute resident Warren Sullivan died in custody after an accident, while jury issues and continuances affect several Common Pleas cases.
New York The Amity Mother committee of the Golden Heart named Mrs John MacFarlane Phillips of Pittsburgh as the American Mother for 1944. She is a civrc deader and mother of five and was among 24 women named for the honor in their states.
Foremen safety conferences commence May 4 organized by Govadin County and the safety committee. The program includes safety films, a dinner, and a guest speaker, with sessions planned through May and June and a fall restart. Registrations indicate many participants have signed up from Ellyn plants and additional sites are expected.
At the state convention held yesterday in Columbia William Co Grahvan was elected president of the Sons of the American Revolution. He succeeds Or AL He Stas af Glove university. Other officers named include Vide presider Williamy MM Pott Dasten SPUDONT Ss Lege Lays Arthur 1 Moder Cipetunaty and Dr. Beyer ay Bor.
Columbus reports say Governor Bricker called a special session to address a sole redistricting issue. Republican leaders aim to finish in two to three days as groundwork for simultaneous registration reforms develops with key committees from both parties and chambers involved.
Obituary notes the sudden death of former Congressman Lamneck at age 64 while working in his party role. He was a Democratic representative elected in 180 and served four terms before losing to the current incumbent John McVars. The report also mentions a Rhododendron plant valued at $3 found by Mrs. John D. Dinkes near Lake Avenue.
An undated market snippet lists various livestock categories with rough prices and figures including cattle, sheep, and hog entries. The text references ranges like 16-10 and 42, mentions heifers, lambs, and “corn” related items, and includes garbled names and notes suggesting regional buyers or sellers, but lacks coherent transactions or dates.
A fragmented wedding record notes the union of Jean Reisinger and Howard McConnell with a ceremony at the bride’s home led by Rev Harold B. Willing, followed by a reception with numerous guests from Cleveland, Lorain, Spencer, and Michigan. The groom, from Wellington High School, is described as a student with Red Cross service. the bride’s family and attendants are named amid a busy society page.
Two Elyria school committees with five members each study textbook options for geography and spelling in elementary grades. They review several books before making adopter recommendations for the district. In a separate police case, two teens ages 15 to 17 were held for arraignment after a temple court arrest for attempting to steal gasoline from a car.
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