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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1944
Page
5
Ohio announces that Christmas tree dealers who sell or offer for sale evergreens with roots attached must obtain state nursery stock dealer certificate coverage again this year. The measure applies to dealers selling balled or rubbed trees, reinforcing regulatory oversight by the state.
Dohey T. Brown state director of agriculture explains under the Ohio Plant Pest Law live evergreens with roots are nursery stock. Growers need a nursery inspection certificate for each business. Dealers buying and selling must obtain a separate dealer certificate per location. Application blanks are available at Ohio Agricultural Extension Service offices. No state certificate is tied to selling Christmas trees without roots.
Church notices for St. John Evangelical Second Methodist and Congregational services listed with pastors Rev J Batlens Rev PO Seikel Rev Edgar Smith and Rev F J Sanderson. Evening events include Friendship Circle meeting moved to dinner at 6 40 and a Christmas party for Post 19 and auxiliary at 8 00. Volunteer Firemen plan a fish fry at Swiss Hall Sunday evening.
The Elyria War Price and Ration Board announces new ceilings for frozen fruits and vegetables, various meats, and automotive parts under MPR 422 423 and 335 336. It notes new item classifications, price controls, and required grading on meat, with details on divisive practices and a confession of embezzlement by a company auditor.
A professional store detective cites a Life Story magazine article saying shoplifters, about 97 percent women, total about 80 million dollars yearly in roads year. Spotters cite war workers, thrill seekers, and socially prominent women hiding debts as contributors. Only three percent are kleptomaniacs. Stores in large cities lose 75 to 80 thousand annually, worsened since the war by fewer trained staff.
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