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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1944
Page
1
Washington lawmakers moved to determine policy governing disposal of 15.1 billion dollars worth of government-downed war plants as the last major controversial Colmer surplus property issue. The Senate planned to report out its separate surplus property bill in May to start debate there tomorrow.
The Ely tie and Simecive Servace Board request help locating the present addresses of eighteen registrants whose latest addresses are unknown or undelivered. Correspondents were sent to last reported addresses but returned as undelivered. Anyone knowing whereabouts of these individuals is urged to contact the board promptly to cure delinquencies. Names and last reported addresses include Arthur Carl Rioes Montpelier Ohio James Eugene Marcha Newark NJ Walter Henry Seedorf Colonial Hotel Lorain Charles Lee Foot Amherst John Clifton Welsher Fremerton Wash Donald Morris Brown Elyria Lloyd Clifford Bussell Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co Cleveland Fred James Gittings Shelby Harry Harris Columbus Clyde Collins Huffman Elyria Howard Frederick Mercer Elyria Edward Francis Smith Elyria George Carl Sparr Elyria Nellworth Coleman Stocking Fort Wayne Ind Howard Hoff Taft Cleveland Stanley Fell Wallsame Normantown W Va Way Richard Harvey Wow Elyria 282 Boston Avenue and Johnnie Zarka St Wert Avenue.
Harald Blake of Lorain learned the meaning of a court summons after being served to appear before Judge Guy R Findley for contempt of court over alimony. He did not show up on the scheduled day, was arrested, then released after promising to pay the ordered sums. The adjournment and lack of a jail stay followed until his return.
Two more youths aged 11 and 13 from the South Lorain Gang were sent to Ross Industrial School in Lancaster by Juvenile Judge Nye, completing eight of the gang’s members sent there. A 16-year-old was fined $25 by Judge Nie and another was sent to the Bureau of Juvenile Research in Columbus for examination after police caught them a week earlier for burglaries, fare raids, refrigerator thefts, and stealing materials.
The readable text fragments reference German activity and wartime themes with scattered numbers and phrases. No clear events, people, or locations form a coherent report. The passage appears as a damaged OCR snippet from a World War II era paper.
A young boy who ran away Saturday was found unconscious along a Grange road near his home. Sheriff deputies transported him to Blyth Memorial Hospital where doctors reported he appeared only states. The boy later admitted he rode a bicycle stolen near Elyria police station and wandered before being found by Mrs. Kinden who alerted the authorities.
Smoldering coal in the Elyria High School central batieg bin was brought under control after two days. Most of the two cantwads of coal were removed, and a grawer stove traced the frontie. A section of cement top was removed to access the pit. a metal section may replace it for future access.
A rural women’s problems forum was hosted in Pittsfield at the Elwin Carpenter home with 28 attendees. Led by Mr Hobbs, the discussion focused on the greatest needs of rural women, followed by reports and related community topics.
Multiple obituaries from Elyria area: Clarence J. Greene aged about 66 dies after brief illness at 245 p m August 21. born December 16 1884 in Filehvillé Ohio, survived by wife Marénes, sons in US Navy, funeral Thursday at Taylor Funeral Home. Also Joseph Stasza 75 dies at home on West River Street after week long illness. born March 19 1869 in Hungary, survived by wife Jutta, daughter Mrs Michael Meeker, son Kalman, services at Bittner Funeral Home. Further notices: Morton Paul Root 62 Belden dies at home after long illness. services to be held Thursday at the funeral home with burial at Brunswick.
Joseph S Clark 47 is arrested under a warrant issued by the Justice of the Peace in Wellington. The charge involves assault and battery against Grace Hemphill of Wellington Avenue. The hearing was set for Thursday evening.
Funeral plans for Capt Vaughn and three other airmen killed in a crash near Flint Michigan were postponed as investigators and officials prepared the bodies for release. Capt Vaughn and the others were aboard a B 24 Liberator that went down Saturday afternoon about 20 miles east of Flint. The services for Capt Vaughn are now tentatively set for 11 a m Thursday at the First Congregational Church in Carrollton.
Paul Root of Belden, about 40, was found dead by two railroad workers on his property near Route 76. A 32 caliber revolver lay beside him after a single shot to the head above the ear. Deputy Sheriff Carsskadow reported possible self inflicted death. coroner to investigate.
A traffic crash in Elyria involving a tug driven by D Farr from Stop 44, Elyria, caused injuries to two occupants. Farr and a passenger were hospitalized with rib injuries and a sprained back while a third unnamed passenger remained at large as authorities investigated. The State Highway Patrol noted no further details on the third rider.
United Press reports Allied troops advancing toward Avranches and the Rouen valley with heavy tank losses on the German side. Casualty figures and weapon losses are rising as American and British units press from D-Day fronts toward Paris and the western fronts.
A bulletin from A N Raisier and Janine Leslie Hubbell urges salvaging tin via household and business collections as wartime demand rises. Erwin Vogelsang says cans and tin used in ammunition and packaging are crucial for food, medical, and military needs, with supplies now under 30 percent of prewar levels.
Cardinal Luigi Maglione, 47, papal secretary of state, died at Cesario near Naples after months of heart trouble and circulatory issues. Allied Rome occupation prompted notices to diplomatic missions. Maglione was famed for mediating church state ties and healing postwar tensions with many governments.
A brief council session lasted about 20 minutes with no legislation or resolutions. Two reports were read, sewer and drains and water department related, and both were approved. The meeting adjourned with a motion by Councilman Kellogg and seconded by Sasamanhausen.
Cpl George Campbell, husband of Mrs Lalli Campbell of Hidpes ile, received the Good Conduct Medal after service with the Medical corps and prior active duty overseas. Campbell, a Rivetra Alea company employee, has served since enlisting and studied at Elyvus haph sehadd, graduating around 1986.
Strikes have closed eleven coal mines in western and central Pennsylvania, leaving about 40,000 workers idle today. Operators fear a wave of obstructions amid labor unrest as unions press for better pay and conditions. Local officials warn of potential losses and call for government intervention.
Sidney Hillman, chair of the National Citizens Political Action Committee and the CIO, repudiates Communist support in PAC ranks and accuses smear campaigns of labeling CIO ties to the Communists. He defends his pro Roosevelt PAC stance and questions Dewey’s qualifications before Congress debates campaign expenses.
Announcement lists Henrietta and Avon Lake school districts hiring a new superintendent and several teachers. Wells Mo Chote, a New York graduate with Peony State University training, to lead Henrietta. Avon Lake and South Amherst names include Miss Buck, Miss Carne, and Mrs Caldwell among educators. process subject to board approval and state education oversight.
Fourteen from Lorain County are registered for the Senior Four-H Club Camp at Camp Crag Masine County from August 26 to This report by C1 Hommel Lorain County fair cultural extension agent states he will direct the camp. Other Lorain County staff include Doris Minhieh Fioria a camp counselor and recreation director and Mrs Leroy Gotta Elyria who will be the nursing aide. Four-fifth Club members aged 20 will attend the camp from Lorain Medina Holness Cuyalinga Ashland Summit and Wayne Counties.
Avon Ohio grape growers will meet at Avon High School to discuss ceiling prices and setting methods. Arthur Hing, Avon representative and president of the Ohio Grape Growers Association, will report on a national conference in Washington. The meeting is open to all grape growers.
Grain and feed markets show mixed activity with No 2 yellow soybeans at 1.94, oats at 73-44, and No 2 yellow soybeans near 1.94. Cattle and meat sections report varied prices, with long whites and Red River Valley items noted, while eggs, poultry, and seeds list fluctuating receipts and values.
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