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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1944

Page

6

Churchill Tries To Smoke Out FDR On Poland

Washington reports that Roosevelt faces pressure over Poland policy as Churchill presses for a realignment of eastern borders. The administration seeks Polish free elections while avoiding British meddling, warning of German exploitation of any rift between London and Washington.

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Wealth Commissioner Dr Theo Shrop to Begin 1945 Service

The Shrop family announces Dr Theo Shrop will start service as Loren County health commissioner in 1945. After seven years in private practice he worked with the Akron health department from 1935 to 1941 and has since been involved in public health circles.

Theo Shrop Loren County Health County Board of Health Akron Health Department Bern Marylind

Inductions to Rise for Men Aged Over Twenty Six

Washington reports the selective draft will step up inductions for men 26 to 36 as War Mobilization chief James Byrnes outlined, ending the era of a young man’s war. New orders require older registrants to seek board permission before changing jobs or risk 1-A status.

Washington Lewis Bo Hershey U.S Hershey Evers War Department James F. Byrnes Selective Service Byrnes

Two Student Nurses To Receive Caps On Sunday

Twenty two freshman students at Elyria Memorial School of Nursing will receive caps during cappling exercises at Grove Lutheran church Sunday at 2 pm. The program includes a processional, invocation, principal address, readings, and conferring of cups by Naomi Beery.

He M Johnson School of Nursing Elyria Memorial Grove Lutheran Church Catherine Graber W. W Walker Merciful Lenore Lawson Luelle Bust Mias Naomi Beery Elyria Memorial Hospital Margaret Krapa Elaine Kirkpatrick Florence Nichtingale Welker Miss Graber Florengen Miagdalene Szabu Juba @9sh Ruth Webber

War Front Briefs Across The Globe In Bold 1944 Style

United Press reports on Western Front reserves threatening US penetration attempts, while American bombers strike Pacific targets near Leyte. Russian armor drives toward Vienna as Cossacks push across Hungary. British heavy bombers hit Ludwigshafen as Burma resistance wanes. Chinese forces clear Irrawaddy pockets. Canadian and Polish troops widen bridgehead west of Ravenna and Fuenzu, respectively.

United Press Western Front Rhineland Wew Baty Pacific Leyte TSO Manila Philippines Eoland Mindara Hungary Vienna Slovick Ludwigshafen Burma Lust Irrawaddy Bhumo Maly Bir Nievighe Cara Ravenna Seyle Fuenzu

Elyria Over The Top In War Bond Drive

Elyria surpassed targets in the Sixth War Bond Drive as totals neared deadline. Local reports show $3,748,573.75 in bonds from 11,897 pledges, exceeding the city quota though individual E Bond purchases lag behind goals. National totals show oversubscription of the $4 billion goal, with Treasury officials optimistic for end of drive.

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E H S Choir To Give Concert Tomorrow

E H S choir presents a Christmas concert at the high school auditorium Sunday at 3 p.m. Former members return to sing with current students led by Marjorie Bannen and Douglas Hines. Admission charged at the door.

E.H.S. Choir Flyrna Haigh School Teddy Tediw Ats Marjorie Bannen Sofrote Douglas Hines Apen Wath Ae

Ice falls from roof injures woman near Goodrich steps

Mrs. Michael Kovach of 401 Oxford avenue suffered a bruise and injury to her back at 4 20 pm yesterday when a lump of ice fell from the Brew shed on the Goodrich steps. She was knocked down and taken to a physician's office for treatment

Michael Kovach Oxford Avenue

Sanatorium Reports Monthly Patient and Income Figures

Pleasant View Sanatorium ended November with 18 patients at month start, six admissions, six discharges. Outside radiographic exams totaled 288. Pneumothorax treatments reached 16. 29 sanatorium cures and 65 outside cases. Sanatorium income reported as SGIU.04 from patient payments.

Pleasant View Sanatorium Board of Trustees Beunn Sgiu

Fire destroys Masonic Temple in Lancaster blaze

A devastating fire swept through Lancaster destroying the 1035 year old Masonic Temple. Firefighters recovered embers and parts of the structure as crews battled the blaze, with extensive damage reported before the temple was destroyed.

Lancaster

Congress Scrambles Over Must Pass Items Amid Sessions

Disjointed report recalls ongoing Congress debates over must pass items delaying Christmas adjournment. Nominees, state agency issues, and budget talks fill the docket as leaders weigh appropriations and policy riders.

Plan to Expand Veteran Services Narrated by Local Officials

Ward A. Riles and Elyria Lorain County leaders outline proposed expansion of United States Employment Service and veteran benefits for World War II veterans. Dr. Ernest Bosnian describes USES offices and job placement plans while local figures cite retraining, aftercare, and state support to aid reintegration and employment for veterans across Elyria, Lorain County, and nearby communities.

Derbi Toe Theta Ernest Bosnian Specsalnik United Stes Employment Service Jin Addavion Germany Ward A. Rilenoortanounty Aurea Ben Minees Rilty Bowman Milet TSES Vetutolag Vwleratin Fisht Bein Oba Bowtian Arthur Glasow Bastony Elyria George ‘Thompson Veteyans Sergies Crenantiee Ievy EC Cotton Hud- TU Ward A. Riles Enteshan

Seventh Army Advances and Frontline Gains Reported

Seventh Army makes steady gains with advances along the Roer corridor. American forces push near Diuren and Diur en while mopping up two German pockets along a 16 mile stretch. Third Army holds and expands in Saar valley with armored divisions pushing toward Nieder Gladbach and Habkitchen as air support hits defended positions and communications lines behind enemy lines.

Tan Gait Alexander M. Patels Gertie Omar M. Bradley Seomumimider Germany Roer Diuren Cologne Curgenich Birgel Kutlerath Cierman Duver Mirniweiler

Dunn Calls Meeting on Detention Quarters and Records

County Commissioner Oscar G. Bunn announced a 1:30 pm meeting at the courthouse to discuss detention quarters for minors and the need for expanded county records space. He noted courthouse crowding, inadequate protection for records, and urged dialogue with newspaper and organizational representatives to seek feasible solutions.

Oscar G. Bunn Qhawien Dann Hoe Ness Duin

City Boards Reappointed With Four-Year Terms

City officials announce renewed appointments to several boards and commissions. Five members receive staggered terms through varying end dates, including Lewis D. Huffman and Rees Roatant Board members. details list names and term lengths across planning, health, and building boards.

Mever A. R Ieee AL d Rolumeen Tim Youayet Bova W. PF Geollmar Park Compinianion Josn Brown Sears

Grafton Marine Receives Purple Heart Medal

Sgt. Kenneth D. Valentine of the United States Marine Corps earned the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in combat at Guam in the Pacific on July 27, 1944. Parents Mr and Mrs W C Valentine of Chennul Street Grafton report the honor. factory authorized radio service call 376 Erb Radio.

Kenneth D. Valentine United States Marine Corps Heimy Guam Pacific W. C. Valentine Chennul Street Grafton

Soldier William B Hearne Killed in Action over Munich

Lt. William B Hearne a Flying Fortress bombardier formerly listed as missing was reported killed in action on July 1 during a mission over Munich Germany. A memorial service will be held at First Methodist Church tomorrow morning. He is survived by Mr. and Mrs. William Hearne of 554 Ohio Street.

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Casualty List for Elyria and Vicinity War Losses

Chronicle Telegram reports multiple Elyria area service members wounded or missing in action. Names include Robert J Tracey and Adelbert Toghill wounded in France or India, Robert S Cromling hospitalized in Belgium, Russell A Miller wounded in November, with families notified.

Sheriff Names Deputy and Raises Salaries in County

Walter Springowski age 30 of Lorain is appointed deputy in the sheriff’s department. All deputies receive a five dollar monthly salary increase, raising base pay to 215 monthly starting December. Claude Adams in charge of the civil branch now earns 335 and clerk Ina Jamies 118.50 monthly. The appointment brings ten new deputies to the department alongside the sheriff.

Walter Springowski Lorain Sheriff's Department Claude Adams Ina Jamies Springowsk Sherif American Railway Express Co

Americans Land on Mindoro Island to Raid Airfields

Allied forces reported a 138 ship invasion to Mindoro with 160 ships in convoy. US troops stormed ashore on the southwest coast near San Jose, Four miles inland, rapidly securing initial objectives within ninety minutes amid a heavy bombardment and advancing through cane fields toward Mindoro’s major airfields. The Japanese agency acknowledged American debarkation of about 15,000 men as the invasion continued.

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Roosevelt Signs Social Security Tax Freeze Bill

President Roosevelt signed the Social Security tax freeze bill keeping the levy at one percent for another year. Speaker Sam Rayburn reported the action and noted that without the law the rate would rise to two percent automatically. Rayburn urged House members to attend as a veto vote was possible.

Washington Sam Rayburn House Roosevelt Rayburn

Head on Crash Of Trains At New London Is Fatal

One man died and two injured when two AC and Yo trains collided head on near the New London depot. Frank Ross, 38, of Akron, died after being pinned for hours. Two other crewmen were treated and dismissed. The wreck caused extensive damage to locomotives. Ross funeral arrangements noted with Pennsylvania connections.

New London Frank Ross Akron New Londun Von Ross Fitch Funeral Homes Rossi & §On

Sioux Falls Man Gets Doghouse For Himself

A South Dakota reader in Sioux Falls places a humorous want ad in the Argus Leader claiming a doghouse that fits a small dog to medium-sized human needs. The gag riffs on being “in the doghouse” and casual home repair humor.

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