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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1942
Page
12
Major Alexander P. De Seversky known as Sascha to friends argues that massive air raids will defeat Axis powers. He promotes his theory in opposition to militarist views and urges commitment to air power as the war’s decisive factor.
Born in Russia, he trained at naval and military academies before joining flying service in World War I. After emigrating to the United States he became an aeronautical engineer and test pilot, designing bombers and fighters, pioneering high altitude and turbocharged engines, and forecasting air power’s impact on war.
In the newt regular class of the American fed Croay ta tr held here after September 1. all interested in entering this class should communicate with A. Estenbsen in Seth por De IL at Petal Fifteefive certificates were awarded to those who have fully paid the first class under De. Erienh.
A large crowd attended the Columbia Townshift School annual reunion held at the town hall. A dinner, toasts by My AL Burris and others, and an afternoon program honored graduates Lula Snel Mere Wile Pearl Barber and several others. Historical notes traced Columbia’s settlement beginning in 1807 1808, with the first post office at Copopa in 1817, and remarks from Mrs J H Hartter Mrs Vera Molin Steg tan and Mrs Paul Cochran. Officers for 1943 named. next gathering set for the first Saturday in August.
War limits car production and rubber supplies declining forcing transit shift. Elyria Coach Co. added buses to serve workers with punctual schedules and affordable travel. Many residents already rely on buses for commuting shopping and visiting, finding neighbors ride together.
Elyria's West avenue and Second street station promotes a full set of car care services. Checks on tires for nails and wear, lubrication by experienced staff, valve and piston wear remedies, regular oil and grease changes, and replacement parts including Willard batteries and Auto Nate items. Mokit products stocked for both autos and home use.
The Day's Hardware And Music Store maintains a wide assortment of hardware and musical goods amid wartime shortages. It lists more than twelve thousand items, including nails, pipes, fittings, tools, garden gear, glass, paints, sporting goods, and cast iron cookware. The store also carries Celining-priced piano stock, phonographs, and new appliances after acquiring Elyria Electric inventory, with a broad selection of Philco and Zenith models. Shoppers are welcomed and not pressured to buy.
In Clinton Oklahoma the Salvation Army replaced the box supper with a “sock supper” event. Girls place lunch in one sock and hide the other while men buy the tightly filled sock and locate its owner at the event. Miss Zilla Hergen originated the idea amid fears of old socks, but the plan proceeded. The piece notes the Chinese almanac lists twenty four annual festivals.
A terse local notice announces new tires and tubes now available for immediate delivery at One Stop Service in Elyria City on West Avenue. The ad hints potential eligibility for a rationing program.
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