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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
2
A fragment notes that some board members would not grant online access to certain applicants and lists restricted items including anti freeze paints airplane solvents acetone explosive gelatine and nitro cellulose drying agents. It mentions eager readers and many applications arrive on Thursdays in The Chronicles-Telegrams.
Enginemen including steam electric crews are needed immediately as a power shortage is announced. Pay ranges from 1680 to 2040 dollars annually. Applicants must show experience with real machinery. preference for diesel, conditioning, or refrigerating experience but not essential. No age limit. Application forms and information may be obtained from J. E. Dewhurst at the first post office.
Fifty participants joined a dairy farms tour in Lorain County led by Ohio State University extension specialist Zarl Sones. Five farms were on the itinerary with not all attendees visiting every site, notes J Hummel county extension agent. A final briefing by Jones stressed hay crops, crop rotations, and feeding livestock through winter to sustain production.
Bay Village resident Aormin Reid was fined for a driving charge on Tuesday with costs to be paid. Joseph Drba of Lastain received a fine and costs after appearing in court for a speeding violation on Dake Avenue Tuesday morning. The judge set the date of payment and upcoming actions for both cases.
Richard Dellefield files for divorce from Lorine citing neglect and cruelty, both married since 1931 with one child. Yate and Kersh Cook seek divorce from spouses Donald Meklinn and Virgil over cruel treatment, marriages dated 1940 and 1931. Elizabeth Dolde sues for division of aid for the aged. A personal injury suit seeks $30,000 for March 29 injury in a Lorain store. Prentice case seeks return of personal property before judgment. County road project plans with Gore Orphanage road 30 70 funding split approved. Sheriff’s department receives 12 new tires. request sent to purchasing board.
Plans for a Four-H Club day in Lorain county were finalized at a revival meeting last evening at the C.S. church home. The event will be held Thursday, Aug 27 at Wellington fairgrounds and Wellington high school auditorium. The fairgrounds program opens at 10 am with call and calf judging. The afternoon program at the school features judging and modelling and exhibits. A pic supper will follow with awards presented.
Axis submarines and mines have claimed at least 444 ships in the Western Atlantic since mid January. A British merchantman was sunk by an Italian submarine, Navy announcements say. The report notes the first American vessel to be sunk was a merchantman attacked near an English port, with torpedoes and gunfire cited in the action.
A terse item lists candidates and accounts with names and figures, citing filings and totals. It records campaign accounts for several hopefuls and mentions state oversight of financial disclosures. Specific spellings are uncertain due to OCR errors but the piece centers on candidate accounting and reporting deadlines.
Pacific coast blackout orders reduce essential lighting from street lamps to traffic signals. Civilians pull shades and drive with parking lights as coast cities comply with General DeWitt's wartime directive. Hollywood hills and Sunset Strip grow eerily dark while outdoor advertising and many signs go dark.
Lorain County residents along Lake Avenue near the city line protest an order by the health department to modify sewage disposal. An 8 pm meeting at Lake Avenue School was called to discuss compliance costs and options, including possible fines and a 90 day deadline.
A chaotic recount notes Principal Judge Laws and a tense hearing. Police quote ten persons as witnesses in a case involving a girl named Hare and a man named Mark Aten. The record mentions a teacher and several women in a classroom setting with conflicting statements.
A chaotic local notice fragment reports Columbia Methodist Church adding two new members by membership. It notes transfers from Berea and Hickory churches, with Rev. Williams and Rev. Green cited as pastors. A note mentions Mrs. Salisbury resigning as vice president of the Women’s Society for Christian Service, replaced by Mrs. Hearty Motanes.
Death records report Grace Chuvel, 34, of Cascadester Avenue, died at home May 1. Survived by Mustain, Miss Ba, Elinor Webber, Charles Emery, Arthed Emery, and others. services at Nichols Funeral Home conducted by Dr. Edwin Kirby. Also obituary for Bertha Grandy, 94, Cleveland resident, widow of M C Grandy. Survived by Gust Kalinski, C. Rokur Draper, Walter Haylor, L F Haylor, M A Handhamer, Clayton Grand, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, and Verna Laindberg among survivors. private funeral at Wade Memorial chapel Lakeview cemetery Cleveland.
A Civilian Defense demonstration truck from the war department exploded in Lafayette Indiana injuring several aboard. The blast destroyed the truck and caused a fire, with phosphorous reportedly involved. Local reports note casualties including Kathie Dice and family members traveling near Canton. Community church activities in the area include a Baptist service resuming after vacation and plans for Sunday School and choir events at Epworth Church.
Aug. 20 Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil accelerating war preparations with military officers and privates ordered to leave or train for new posts. About 10,000 soldiers affected. navy issues a month-old order. Demonstrations in Buenos Aires streets with pots and pans. Curfew set for bars and coffee shops after 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. restrictions for identification. Vargas promises Axis sympathizers repercussions in interior regions.
La Grange Township Salvage Committee will meet Monday evening at La Grange Town Hall to plan a township scrap collection campaign. Chairman G Monosmith leads the effort with several township members including Datus Holcomb C Hosap Merton Ert Sanders Ber Tran and Hennan Wise.
Twenty six volunteers are needed for officer candidates in antiaircraft artillery. The call comes from the Fifth Service Command at Fort Hayes Columbus. Preference is given to those with technical knowledge such as engineers geologists meteorologists and mechanics. Candidates come from Selective Service Class 2A and must qualify for 1A with a disability exemption.
Ankeny president of Home Pin Loop was elected president of Wymrent's deme League during last night's annual election at Wekrent's recreation. Bart Phillips named vice president, Pete Felder elected secretary treasurer. Dr Sprague Renta of Columbia Station identified by the U.S. Navy with a waning threat. Sprame, son of Charles W. and Hachel Walkden, has three wives and 170 sisters. Miss Vila Herold vacationing in Michigan visiting relay dives.
Harold Painter owner offers complete household furnishings in Spencer Ohio including a like-new Tappan gas range tools and various articles for sale in a single sale event.
Lorain County Republican voters elected 57 precinct committeemen to govern party affairs and decide leadership. The group, including a slate opposing Frank A. Stetson, faces a certification requirement and a meeting set for August 24 at Elyria’s Elmy Lodge Room to finalize representation and policies.
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