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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1945

Page

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Seven Injured In Traffic Accidents Near Oberlin

The sheriff department investigated multiple crashes injuring seven people last night and early today. At Route 10 and South Pyle road near Oberlin a veteran of the South Pacific war and four women were hurt. the veteran remains in Allen Hospital. Other injuries include Jean Northam, Mary Burnl, Mrs. Betty Yarber, and Mrs. Martha Jolingon with various cuts and sprains. In a Sugar Ridge road crash, Joan Galafda and Steve Soldo were treated then released. A separate tractor-trailer upset on Route 10 near Route 57 involved Frank Archin’s vehicle driven by Anthony Martorello. Walter Glendenning and Cecil Young also reported minor damage and injuries.

Sheriffs Department Route 10 South Pyle Road Oberlin Allen Hospital Wathi Martin Oberlin College South Parific Heoghig Jean Northam Mary Burnl Sixth Street Elyria Betty Yarber East Vine Street Martha Jolingon Groveland Trent Howard C. Dobbs South Park Street Obert Robert Ao Rene Obertin College Gibbs Joan Galafda North Ridgeville Steve Soldo Hellertown Pennsylvania Elyria Memorial Hospital Sugar Ridge Road Maddock Road Golaida Hosepital Calatha Soldo Frank Archin Cleveland Anthony Martorello Walter Glendenning Wellington Cecil Young Glendenning

MacArthur hints at Allied envoy for Japan surrender

General Douglas MacArthur said a major Allied representative would accompany the Japanese delegation during the surrender talks. He indicated the air force adviser with the main surrender party must be thoroughly briefed on Tokyo area air facilities as part of the arrangements for the surrender of Japan following the liberation of the Philippines.

Philippines Tokyo MacArthur En ' Ems Bicko

Petain Guilty Faces Death Or Life Imprisonment

Paris reports Marshal Henry Philippe Petain condemned by a Paris court to die for treasonable intelligence with the Germans. He is to be sent to a Mediterranean island prison by a special plane after the secret verdict. Gen Charles De Gaulle confirms Paris moves toward execution or life imprisonment.

Paris Marshal Henry Philippe Petain Mediterranean Charles de Gaulle Tom France Vicky Chieftiin Paris High Court of Justice Seman Gury Bin Cannes

Reverent Noon Service Marks Japan Surrender

Outdoor noon service in front of the courthouse led by the Ministerial Association honored the surrender of Japan. Walter Von Brock on trumpet opened with the Star Spangled Banner as Rev Henry Shaw presided. Readings from Ecclesiastes and Ephesians followed prayers, confessions, and laps of penitence amid a large crowd.

Japan Coffey Courts House America God Bient Amerca Walter von Brock Henry Shaw G. Russel Hargate Lewis G. Nowale Ernst Irion William A. Leath Kinmer W. Courtney H. J. Anderson

Elyria Firemen Respond Twice To Grass And Upholstered Fire

Firemen were called twice yesterday in Elyria. At 415 p.m. a grass fire near Gulf road and LaFayette street burned 24 square feet, blamed on children with matches. At 119 p.m. a fire at 141 Lake Avenue damaged an upholstered chair, rug, and pad, traced to carelessness with a smoker. A neighbor used an oil pump before firefighters removed the chair. Howard Cleveland was fined $10 and costs for reckless driving, with $5 suspended, after appearing before Justice of the Peace Cow.

Gulf Road LaFayette Street Lake Avenna Take Avenue Robert Snodgrase Howard Cleveland Spencer Wees Justice of the Peace Cow

MacArthur Signals to Japanese From Tokyo War Office

Second order of day three from MacArthur to the Imperial government and war planners addressed Tokyo receivers. The first message, hours earlier, asked for a cease of military tests and a telecommunication line from the Tokyo area. A second radio missive followed, declaring MacArthur’s position and demanding clarification, with wording aligned to allied commands and emphasizing timing and frequency details.

MacArthur Ty Hirohite Tokyo Mitta Suewe Althed

880 Men Lost In Sinking Of Heavy Cruiser Indpolis

Survivors report two torpedo blasts sank the heavy cruiser Indpolis with about 880 men aboard while en route from Guam to Leyte. Navy confirms mass casualties in one of the worst U.S. naval disasters of the war. several wounded, others missing.

Guam Tully Leyte NASA Ariki

Britain Labour to Begin Program in Parliament

King George VI announced from the throne that the new Labour government will push its campaign program in Parliament. He pledged to work with Indian leaders toward early self-government in India and called for peace, urging an end to war by mutual destruction. A ceremonial procession followed as the monarchs opened Parliament amid a large crowd.

London King George VE Bank of Roghind Kibg George India Lit Queen Elizabeth Jed

Death Record Frank J Sauer 68 Dies at Home

Frank Jo Sauer, 68, died Tuesday at his home after a lingering illness. He was born in Mentone Michigan and had lived in Amber Fries for 40 years. He leaves a wife Cardie A Vincent and eight children. Services will be held at First Christian Church with burial at Riverside Cemetery. He was a member of the IOOF Lodge and served in the US Navy. Burial at Riverside Cemetery. He leaves a son Edward and a brother I S Sauer of Minnesota. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Frank J Sauer Frank Jo Sauer Amherst Rk Frank Cardie A. Vincent Fiai Saturn Miehi- Matt Strel Elyria Edward Rovonemont Ebyrra Feneria KOR

Memorial Armistice Night in Elyria Large Crowd Celebrates

Robert Henry Charles Human and Ralph Greenlee Jr. of Troop 105 helped serve the Scout canteen as about 200 people were served last night. Soldiers sailors and Marines filled the crowd with three military police officers present to aid local police. The MPs will stay indefinitely with officers from Cleveland and Camp Perry. An orderly crowd tolerated enthusiasm, a Marine greeting a MP on Broad Street. A drum parade formed briefly, attracting many junior members. Traffic detours formed as crowds overflowed downtown, horns sounding into the night. Police chief E J Stankard compared the turnout to Armistice Night in 1918 noting the earlier crowd packed Broadway. The celebration ended early today as thousands returned to work while others enjoyed a two day holiday.

Robert Henry Charles Human Ralph Greenlee Jr Boy Scouts Cleveland Camp Perry Broad Street Juan Vtire Othe First E. J. Stankard Elyria

Japan Surrender Anniversary Prompts Occupation Plans

Washington notes the Aug 14 1945 surrender of Japan, marking the Atlantic Charter's fourth anniversary. A hard line occupation plan is urged, with joint Allied control possible and four main islands to be allocated among powers. Domestic wartime controls ease as large troop releases and labor reforms are forecast, while navy contracts face big cuts.

Japan Washington United States Great Britain China Mussa Parka Russia Europe Wil Vorso Htengha Tooman Taited States Truman Navy Asis Joren

City Hall Opens Tomorrow After One-Day Holiday

City and county offices closed today due to a declared holiday. Mayor A R Agate says city hall will open tomorrow for business as usual. County courthouses and many offices expected closed. post office windows closed. special delivery and outgoing holiday mail dispatches only.

Flyrna A. R. Agate Truman Common Pleas Probate Court House C.J. Sartor

Valuable Ring Recovered By Police. Youth Held

A 15 year old Elyria boy was taken to the county jail for juvenile authorities after police recovered a valuable engagement ring reported stolen from a home on Erphth Street. Mrs Reed said she left two rings and a watch in a kitchen dish while outdoors. A delivery boy implicated by a money handoff surrendered a ring, claiming it belonged to his girlfriend. he led officers to the dish on the ice box where the ring was found. Mrs Reed identified the recovered ring as hers, noting it had been left with the others by mistake and that her husband is overseas.

Elyria Erphth Street W. OS. Reed Fighth Street Reet Sing Peehot

Assist displaced war workers to find civilian jobs

Local officials announce a reconversion drive to retool wartime labor for peacetime needs. The plan emphasizes job counseling and personalized services to connect workers with civilian production where opportunities exist. Community groups and WOIC US officials will set meeting agendas to define requirements.

Ulleges Bnd WMC Scomm Ty Tin Peer Monty Woic-Us Civalian Juste Regonversis

Children to Meet At 7 30 On Broad Street Side Of Park

School children invited to join the Victory Celebration parade meet on the Broad Street side of Ely Park at 7:30 tonight. Superintendent J E Bohn says a banner marks each school's assemble area. Host school band members will provide music as the parade starts at 8 p.m.

Broad St Broad Street Ely Park J. BE. Bohn Cal

Two Missing After Fatal Car Accident Near Elyria

State Highway Patrol seeks two sailors or V-12 unit members who rode in a car involved in a fatal crash that killed Chopiie Leochausseau of Lorain. Witness Rousseau backtracked to Lorain, says Keith Pyteh of Lorain may have driven. Pyteh faces unintentional manslaughter charge. another youth in the car is said to be in the armed forces.

Ils Lorain Chopiie Leochausseau St Joseph's Hospital C. B. Tieben Rousseau Elyria Tieben Chertin Keith ‘T Pyteh Fiteh Lother South Fitch and Rousseau

Two More Take Teaching Jobs in Local Schools

County schools announce two new teaching hires. Mesquite Rayon is assigned to LaGrange elementary to handle rising enrollment. Mrs Rawson returns to LaGrange after prior teaching and substitute work. Ridgeville hires Mrs Wilda Jones of Oberlin to teach girls physical education and related subjects, replacing Mrs Katzman resigned for family reasons.

LaGrange Rawson la Grange Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Ridgeville Board Wilda Jones Oberlin Dorothy Katzman

Elyria Bread Line Sparks Busy Morning On Broad Street

Elyrians formed a bread line when stores failed to open, as a bakery truck seller drew crowds and sold out quickly. A police unit guarded the queue to keep traffic clear while the driver distributed grit bread to officers, then sold the rest to eager buyers.

Elyria Broad Street Police Uni

Prayer Service Time Shift At United Presbyterian Church

Announcement says tonight's prayer service at United Presbyterian Church will start at 7 30 instead of eight o clock. Church leaders urge punctual attendance and note the early start.

United Presbyterian Church

Court House Divorces and Custody Requests

Lois M Lesinger of Elyria sues A William Lesinger of Akron for divorce on gross neglect and extreme cruelty and seeks custody of a child due in September. Esther Towsdal files for divorce from Mike Towsdal on grounds of gross neglect and cruelty. Donald Wright sues Pearl Wright for divorce. marriage in 1942 cited. Two men, Fraymith and Ronnie Fetzer, fined and jailed 30 days for indecent exposure near Cascade Park. A Brookside teacher resignation noted.

Lois M. Lesinger Gulf Road Elyria A. William Lesinger Akron Mike Towsdal Esther Towscial Broadway, Lorain Cleveland Donald Wright Fairlawn Avenue Pearl R. Wright East Thirty-third Street Lorain Covington Kentucky Jau R. Agate Tolice Fraymith Huron Street Ronnie Fetzer Toledo Melvin Olmstead Lastaight Ladi Street Cascade Park Brookside

Victory Service at Grace Lutheran Church Tonight

Grace Lutheran Church at Prince ton avenue and East River street hosts a special Victory Service at 7 30 pm with sermon by Rev W W Walker on Thine O Lord Is The Victory. Choir and Miss Marjorie Bannon on organ lead procession with Onward Christian Soldiers. offering supports Synod Six Million Dollar Peace Thank Offering.

Grace Lutheran Church A Wevick W. W. Walker Marjorie Bannon Toonin Grace Lutheranr Church Princeton Avenue East River Street Synod

Pilgrim Church to Observe V J Day Service

Pilgrim Church plans a V J Day service Thursday evening at 8 with prayers gratitude and a meditation by Rev Richard J Lehman. Public is invited to attend.

Pilgrim Church Richard J. Lehman

St Pauls VJ Day Service Time Moved to 7 15

The Rev Ernst Irion announced that V J Day services at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church have been moved to 7 15 this evening, a quarter hour earlier than previously stated.

Ernst Irion St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church

La Porte And Fields Churches Hold V J Services

Special thanksgiving services will be held Thursday evening in both La Porte and Fields churches. La Porte plans a 7 45 oclock service while Fields hosts 7 45 relock. At Fields the choir will sing Kipling Recessional arranged by John B Dykes. Rev Eugene Thompson will preach on God of the Vanquished. All are invited.

la Porte Fico Fulds Kipling John B. Dykes Eugene Thompson

Hold V J Service At Eaton Tonight

Rev. Weaver J. Keen er announced that the V J services will be held at Grange hall at 8 30 p m tonight. There will be special music by the Youth Choir and the organizations of the township will take part in the program. Reported: bike stolen from Janive Eo 133 Eastern Heights boulevard valued at 45 dollars yesterday afternoon.

Eastern Heights Boulevard

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