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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1944

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Allied Bombers Strike Germans as RAF Brings Heavy Assault

British and Canadian forces press offensive with a large air hammering over Italy and Britain. RAF sent over 1,000 four engined bombers to the Cadn area, while up to 250 heavy bombers hit Szombethely near Vienna from Italy. The campaign includes a 6,000 ton raid clearing paths for troops and destroying hangars and planes. Simultaneously a purge list of fascist crimes leaders is presented to a high court for trial.

London Baul Gna Yehaive Getiail Italy Britain RAF Battle Lnies Cadn Szombethely Vienna Germany Arno Florence

County Voters To Decide Airport Bond Issue

County commissioners agree to place the airport bond on the ballot letting voters express themselves though some oppose it. Commissioner Dunn notes opposition, while Branson and Wickens favor giving voters a say. Black argues the airport committee asked to wait and the bond should not be submitted.

Oscar Gy. Dunn Oceans Sions Alan Branson E. M. Wickens Black A. H. Agate

Youre Not Too Old To Feel Young

An ad-like piece markets a hormone therapy product promising renewed vitality for men over a certain age. It touts improved mood and exertion with a new formula, urging readers to consider starting Tromone to regain former energy and pleasures. The tone mirrors a period medical pitch with emphasis on personal renewal and ease of use.

Col McNair Dies on Guam Son of General Melair

Col. Douala McNair 87 son of the late Lt Gen Lesley J Melair died on Guam The Wir fe partment lodap sought further des ails of the déatt of Guam He was an artillery officer who helped develop tank destroyer techniques A West Point graduate class of 1928 he was promoted to colonel last December

Washington Guam Douala McNair Lesley J. Melair West Point Calopel

Three Men Seek Induction At Once In Elyria

Three volunteers in Elyria traveled to Cleveland for pre induction exams. If they pass, they go to reception centers or training stations to start military service. One lead volunteer, Robert Davies Jr, guided the group. Chester Senet, a city fireman, led a separate group but did not seek immediate induction.

Elyria Cleveland Robert $. Davies Chester Senet Seneft

Bombers Hit Shanghai Harbor in Destructive Attack

Chungking reports Attiofienn UH bombers attacked Shanghai causing great devastation in the harbor area. Shipping in the Whampoa river was severely damaged as authorities describe the scene as disastrously hit.

Chungking Central Shanghai Hoon Whampoa

Truck Farmers To Study Seed Sources

Officers and directors of the Northerly Ohio Truck Farmers Association will meet with CoC Allison, Ohio State University extension specialist, at the Graystone hotel to discuss seed sources treated to make plants more resistant to UV diseases. The group focuses on seed treatments to control tomato canker and cabbage cauliflower black rot, aided by seedsmen. C Hummel, county extension agent, notes the association mainly includes Garden County vegetable growers with a few from Betelvad Cityohogy counties.

Ohio Truck Farmers’ Association Coc Allison Ohio State University Graystone Hotel C. Hummel Ohio Truck Firtees! Association Gardin Couy Vegetable Betevad Cityohogy

Brighton Board hires Grace Cummins as teacher

Grace Cummins of Wellington was employed by the Brighton Township Board of Education as a high tax teacher for tiled and fourth grades at Brighton School. She is the wife of O B Cummins, Penfield Township superintendent, and studied at Michigan State Normal College and Defiance College. She previously taught in Licking, Knox and Medina counties and was on Lorain County substitute lists last year. Continued note on health resignation of Atis Margaret Huot.

Grace Cummins Wellington Brighton Township

Court House Sales and County Bids Noted in Avon Lake

County Auditor Frank Apteshit reports ongoing sale of fattened fanda with 25 parcels sold at $1 to $2 each and total receipts of $47.25 for 24 lots, while some parcels may be reoffered. Commissioners award county office supply contracts to several firms, including Columbus Klenk for bonds and pads, and Fred Proctor Co for record fees. Local court actions include a divorce suit, fines for driving with no license, intoxication penalties, and a $50,000 damage suit against former Avon Lake mayor dismissed with costs.

Frank Apteshit Avon Lake L Ave General County Columbus Klenk Book Ch Johnson Watson Co Fred Proctor Co Eldred Co Olive Dolman Aginst James J. King Sar Common Pleas Court Todiy Dolman

Markets Mix Amid Hazy Figures And Odd Mentions

A scrambled market page lists wide ranging items from reel movies to food products and local tips with scattered figures and unclear references. Names, places, and numbers appear sporadically, creating a dense mosaic of investments and commodities without a clear central story or totals.

First Call For Apple Pickers In Lorain County

The agricultural extension service announces a new season for apple picking in Lorain County. Adult workers are needed in orchards with the season expected to run through November while Jamaica laborers begin arriving to meet demand.

Lorain Wortén Henty Leimbach Finfinger Farm Labor Office Worten Lettbach Mueber Elyria Larain Jamaica Lorash County

Prompt Casualty Reporting Requested by Chronicle Telegram

The Chronicle Telegram urges prompt reporting of military casualties by families. It notes the cooperation helps the paper share news with friends and offers support to service members' families during difficult days.

Chronicle-Telegram

Rosaries Sought for Servicemen by Local Committee

Mrs. Percy Craine of the Catholic Universe Bulletin leads a drive to collect rosaries for servicemen. The local committee has sent 24 rosaries with 180 repaired for use, and members including Mrs. Peter C. Kelling and Mrs. Leo Grubi welcome further donations to forward to campaign headquarters.

Percy Craine Catholic Universe Bulletin Mathe Rasaces Craine Camputen Headquart Tera Peter C. Kelling Leo Grubi Carleton Finegan Frank Horan O. A. Bogart

Seaman Fred T Kans ney Drowning Victim Near Washington

Mrs Paul W Kenney of Blanton learned yesterday that their son Fred T Kans ney, a seaman and Navy enlistee since December 1943, drowned near Solomon's Point Washington where he was stationed. Details scarce. body to Keith Andrews Funeral Home Wellington for burial in Brighton. services date to be announced.

Paul W. Kenney Blanton Fred T. Kansney Solomon's Point Washington Kerrey Mary Kenney Prospect St. Oberlin Fred Fred Ty Koneney Howard Apartments Olive Baylor Keith Andrews Wellington Brighton

Twenty six 4 H boys judge dairy cattle at county practice

Twenty six members of forain County boys Four H clubs judged dairy cattle yesterday at the Lawrence Betts farm Penfield township. Several plan to enter the county fair dairy cattle judging contest with $15 prizes for the top Four H and Future Farmers of America teams. A. J. Lehrmeyer, 164 Parmely avenue, was fined $50 and costs and his license suspended for six months after a drunken driving arraignment before Mayor A. R. Agate. Fender damage occurred in a Broad street collision between Mrs. William A. Schmittgen and Mrs. P. H. Dellefield, Elyria, per police report.

Forain County Lawrence Betts Penfield Township High Future Farmers of America C. J. Mummel A. J. Lehrmeyer Parmely Avenue A. RL Agate West Avenue William A. Schmittgen R. Db Elyrt

Death Record William W Clark

Meritorial services will be held Sunday August 13 at 2 B. f. at Spencer High School for Private William W Clark of the United States Maine Corps who died recently in the South Pacific. Surviving wife Heity Clark mother Mabel Clark sisters Jery and Joyce Elyria father William Clark grandfather Mrs Anna Clark and grandparents Mr and Mrs W Ho Young of Spencer. Flowers omitted. Extra Gas For Victory Gardeners To Stop.

William W. Clark Spencer High School Wiliam W. Clark United States Maine Corpa South Pacific Heity Clark Gin Billy Medinai Mabel. Clark Jery Joyce Elyria William Clark Anna Clark Cleveland W. Ho Young Spencer

Lorain County unions plan labor picnic at Crystal Beach

A. F. of L. unions in Lorain County announce a September 4 picnic at Crystal Beach with invited speaker William Green of the American Federation of Labor. A parade, contests, and programs are planned with bus transportation to be arranged for attendees.

A. F L. Unions Lorain Athétican Federation of Taba Loraby County Crystal Beach Suris Alva Kemp William Green American Federation of Labor Nent Britten Paul Walker W. W. Walker East Hiver Street Richard Mather Oak Street Lake Avenue

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