New Requirements To Buy Bikes Are More Stringent
The Elyrle War Pelee and stlondie Thames announce a new bicycle rationing amendment. Eligibility now rests on war work related activity with 10 detailed categories including health workers ministers postal staff police, government employees, plant and farm workers, and delivery personnel. Applicants must show four days a week bicycle use, travel necessity, public transit limits, and lack of suitable transport options.
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Robinson
Elyrle
Pelee
Stlondie Thames
Ann
Ned Cross
Army
Navy
LUMBER, Continued From Page One in the Pacific War
Allied forces widen air and naval operations in the Pacific toward Dutch Timor and Tulagi as MacArthur uses fighter bombers in the Kokoda area. Navy bombers attack shipping while Marines prepare for landings on northern New Guinea coast and nearby islands.
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Australia
New Guinea
Coant
Tulagi
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Gasdattanal
Ted Mealen
Guidalcaral
Bay Shore
War Board Drives Wage Stabilization for Copper
The War Labor Board leads a government effort to stabilize steel wages and bolster copper production. Hearings begin August 19 for copper, zinc, and lead workers, while steel disputes move toward a wage and union shop settlement.
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Washington
War Tabor Board
Little Steed
CIO
United Steel Workers
United States Steel Corp
Frances Perekins
Checkeatt Tt
Women in Elyria Train for Air Raid Defense Roles
Mrs Neely Powers announced training for women in Elyria under Mrs Carrte Smith for air raid protection and chemical warfare defense. The program covers gas mask use, incendiary bomb awareness, and first aid. Navy and Army officials stressed preparedness amid threats, highlighting the need for rapid drills and protective measures.
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Neely Powers
Aasy,s
Elyria
Carr Te Smith
AWS
Stes. Abbe
Abbe
Abe
Meade
War Department
Pardie
West
Sire
Willard A. Johnston
Middle West
Abiesal Ske
Acheo
Acre
Admiralty
Esrle
Saboteurs To Be Used As Witnesses
Washington Aya 13-12 Nazi saboteurs likely to testify against 12 area operatives charged with treason. Attorney General Francis Tate said government will seek treason indictments against all 12 and may indict others under the treason statute or the tracing with the enemy act and related statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aya
Francis Taite
Tate
Aix
Nurses weigh returning to work amid draft fears
Patterson said league members are seeking how many nurses can help at the hospital. He noted many nurses are married and may hesitate to return, fearing their husbands could be drafted. Draft boards were told to give ar mach consideration to working wives in determining dependents.
Ark Women To Use Less Cologne Mare Perfume
Chicago reports wartime restrictions shift fashion norms as women, once urged to wear perfume and silk stockings, are told to use less fragrance and cosmetics. Officials cite alcohol content and safety concerns guiding wartime conservation.
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Ark
Shallow Will Is Pronto in Ohio Gas Venture
A crude OCR fragment reports a gas pipeline project in Ohio involving Pronto and Lexington with a reference to a first national success. The readable text is garbled but suggests a corporate route or venture in the gas industry and related regional entities.
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Pronto Y
Lexington
O. Ace
Up Corporation
Weather feature at Veland hides windy Mediteras region
A fragmentary report notes a windy region affecting the Meditersacesn area with conditions for Att Games off Veland. Mentions President Roger Parking and a Cleavelard in2, plus 59 rae euiants gemert. Content unclear but hints at adverse weather affecting events.
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Veland
Roger Parking
He Cievelard
Werald Senedale
Rae Euiants Gemert
Adlerdarce
County Offices Supplies Contracts Awarded by Commissioners
The Columbus Journal notes bidders for county office supplies with contracts granted to The Columbus Mank Hook Company for the probate court and sheriff offices items. Other bids accepted include printing, record books, journals, and indexing sheets from Huffman Printing, Lilienthal, Eldred, Merchants Industry, Koplin's Drug Store, and Elyria Office Equipment, totaling various sums.
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Columbus Mank Hook Company
FTC
WO Civil
Leo
Ofice
Huffman Printing Company
Amherst
Willam Lilienthal
Cambride
Lilienthal
Johnson-Watton Company
Dayton
Eldred Company
Elyeia
Decarsrer
Merchants Industry Company
Koplin’s
Ely
Tia
Morixeros
Johneson-Watson Company
Elyria , Office Equipment Company
Navy May Call For Draftees
Washington sources say the Navy may seek a call for selective service to supply men for a rapidly expanding fleet. Navy officials cite a long preference for voluntary enlistment and say no action is planned now, though a presidential order could be required if selective service becomes the sole source.
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Washington, Ave
Navy
Gover
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
WUMBER Riot Across City Burns Post Office Truck
Wumber reports describe a violent incident ending with a burned post office truck and an attempted assault on a power house and central bank. Police injury count rises as 12 officers wounded among the clashes, with clashes spreading through Bombay and reports of rioting leaders being captured or dispersed.
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Froud
Hanes
State Department
Washirpton
India
Queung
Goebbels Calls RAF Offensive Painful And Futile
Goebbels in a weekly article for Das Reich admits the RAF offensive causes pain and wounds the German leadership says Germany will strike back with reprisal raids on Britain when possible. He calls the British raids merely spiteful and says Germany focuses its strategy on the Soviet front despite setbacks elsewhere.
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United Press
Joseph Goebbels
Propaganda and Public Enlightenment
Jonny
Dax Reich
Germany
Britain
Goebbels
Russia
Sunday Picnics and Family Gatherings Across Canton and Nearby Areas
Sunday gatherings and picnics involved many relatives and friends from Canton and surrounding towns such as Chatham Grafton Lodi Hinckley Ely Akron Ashland and Cleveland. Guests included the Bak er family Mr and Mrs Frostlin ker Mr and Mrs Drouse and numerous others with meals and visits at several homes and country estates.
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Baker
Sind
Frost Rlnsker
Chatham
Grafton
Lodi
Brantley Weidrick
Hinckley
Smtrs
Claude1 Weidticn
Mo Joe’ Drowand
Hens
Stout and Family
Mea
Will Huntsberger
Akron
Vella
Veda Brouse
Ashland
Itc
Lynden Qrmxand
Ray Browe
Ely
Clara Drouse
Marion
Roy Brouse
Donald Grouse
Frank Brouse
Wirtha Browse
Spencer
RE. Carpenter
Union Town
Stes
Raymond Lamp
Ralph Butcher
Sita
Paul Ody
Clevesord
Carlton Uresley
John White
Heaor
Laurence Gatal
Cleveland
Camp Perry
Gabal
Cred
Desist
Elizabeth Gatal
Richard Nally
Cleveland Charlene Firestone
Misa Phillis Je
Exel van Basel
Jet Cleveland
Frank Mice
Elizabeth Irgisham
Mase
Qorr Crowe
Ste
Mvaard
Werner Caty
Mev Ferday
Curdtey
May reconstruct Fort Toledo Fort Miami site in Maumee
Lucas county and several Toledo organizations today considered reconstructing Fort Miami at Maumee. The fort's site was purchased from the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Chamber of Commerce, the county and individuals for $16,090.
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Toledo
Lucas County
Miami
Maumee
Chamber of Commerce
Pittsfield Hosts Anniversary Party and Local Reunions
Community notices from Pittsfield honor Mea Williams Smith's anniversary at home on August 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. Worcester reunion at Pittsfield Center Park on August 3 elected officers led by Mrs Herman Worcester. 4-H club, Victory Leaders, and church services are noted with visits, picnics, and upcoming events through August 15.
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Pittsfield
Worcester
Pittsfield Center Park
Herman Worcester
Kenneth Worcester
Charles Webber
George Worcester
Hay Smith
Hew
Andra
William Smith
Oberlin
Tan Weer
Ibtr
Famaly
German German-American plots emerge in war era probe
President to receive a plan from the fire committee to report on suspected Nazi sympathizers. Walter Kappe, linked to a pro German movement, is sought by the FBI. Dies committee notes Bund and American German Volkbund ties with thousands involved, amid fears of sabotage and armed rhetoric.
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Sasmgegine Bemba Hassington
Roorevelt
Ito
Mazi
Germany
Walter Kappe
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kappett
Scree
FIM
Kappe
FHS
Gereman Intelligence Service
United States
Chicago
Nappe
Bunds
Dies Committee
War Unerstood
Kyfferhauser Bund
Thas
New York
San Fran
Jetter
Guider Band
Geremany
Wedding Anniversary and Community Notes From August
The 35th wedding anniversary of Miro and Isa D. Hye was celebrated on August 7. Neighbors sent messages and gifts while a few visitors stopped by. A church program at Holy Indoor Vienic featured children’s games and refreshments. The uth Sheer reunion gathered at Lee Walker’s home with fifty-five attending and officers elected for the year. Locals from Lateland and nearby towns joined the event.
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Mark
Miro
Isa
D. Hye
Velma Kiiress
Evelyn Gritanuz
Bernice Guydash
Uth Sheer
Min Lee Walker
Aker
Royecretary
Faith Sheer
Lateland
Fis
Cleselnd
Bedfort
Carnceton
Farta
Berea
Columba
Jand Columba
Local Erhart softball game notes varied results and visits
The Erhart team played a rough game against Medina Eagtes and Exhart with several standout performances by Miller and Wekchi for Exhart and Maitland and Sprane for the Banes. Numerous local residents and relatives were listed as dinner guests and visitors around Medina and Crestland, with social notes highlighting community connections and upcoming appearances on the local diamond.
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Erhart
Erhart Boys
Secon
Medina Eagtea
Exhart
Eam
Ethath Boys
Miller
Wekchi
Exhart Anc Maitland
Spranekle
Banes
Mal Isnd
Miller’ Tanner
Taylor
Hildebrandt
Steam
Crestlind
Akron
Jon
John Mooré
Cleveland
Margaret Boore
Grafton
Sand
Dear Regal
Carer
Promulle
Lorain
Str
Joe
Ebyrta
Jaxally Thureda
Oy Tury
Ard
Arletta
Hazel
Andy Nell
Cllands
Jimmie April
Joe Eyriey
Eddie
Ribbeck
Frank Ultrich
Rasmond
Litehtield
Totelock
Fred
Frank jUllelehi
Ullrich
Afr
Mfrs
Willam Mayer
Jack Wagner
Clerelaz
Gibert Gross
Lallie Gross
Medinay
Frack Ulrich
Charles Martin
Chatham
Atx
Mra
Carmin Meyer
Tarly
Elpina
Mra Meyer
Tina Oretn
Canada
Piesa
Hert Meyer
Sin. C. Lott
Vatep City
Stra
Albert Erhart
Valley City Community Notices and Memorials
Valley City residents mourn a local family with three teen daughters as a death and memorial service are held. A Molkale reunion occurs at the school grounds with about three members present. A charity fundraiser describes a car gains at a gathering, while a land sale by Sirtmonden County is noted amid expansion plans.
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Mow
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Tngend
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Ma. F. Fischer
Avon Lake
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Springfield
Schol
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Seventh Army Corps
Chemical Warfare Department
Erlegre du
Wiliam BR
Tesres
Chitsgs
Teifetri
Wumber
Pataganee
Bombay
Tecade
Maxes Tee
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Tritieg
Teathinery
Petal
Dockers of Kent
Micheel
George Charles Franklin
London
Franklin
Roosevelt
Duke of Kent
Queen Mother Mary
King George
London Radio
R.A. F
Harold Herbert
Tommy
Clenentine Kuepfer
Canton
Kuepfer
Kusner Victory Sesere Girks
Horace
Lots Nieding
Tris
Victory Leacrs
Robert Gear
I Fount Coy
Tenn
Hay Carter
Carters
Emery
Charles Kae
Art Eaily
Carter
F. Thompson
Rex. Green
Ltehfield
Zane Nile
Alme Haynes
Coshocton
Lees
Ara Bry
Lee Walker
Edward Herson
Vernihen
Harvey Tanck
Arvey
John Sxert
Arthur Crsnatack
Weem
Thurda Alffrrmoen
Bastia
Bf Tusmpen
Urs
E Honea
Breaca
Drac
Kem
Weeden
Walter Bei
Reve Mantirg
Faria
Wainer Nash
Valley City
Cork
Alger
Sirtamnedan Coon
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