Mrs Blair to Take Stand in Own Defense
Julia Blair a 42 year old Lorain woman charged with the murder of her sailor ex husband Leo Blair 32 prepared to testify in her own defense as trial nears its close Prosecutor Wilkens indicated possible rebuttal witnesses while defense counsel planned to rest with Mrs Blair’s testimony The adjourned session allowed for a deposition of Dr H A Robinson who attended Mrs Blair in jail amid illness and delays testimony highlighted alleged abuse and Leo Blair’s alleged marijuana use with multiple neighbors and relatives testifying about beatings and confrontations during their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Blair
Lorain
Telat
Leo Blair
C. F. Adans
Willam G. Wilkens
Paris
Coupes Mvicht
HA Robinson
Blac
Robinson
Soverit Vt
Jesus
Oecasio
Cfendant
Ann Bulnvert
April Low Blair
A Am
Julia
Balmert
Opal Morgan
Sandusking
Ceutor Wickens
Disabled Veterans
Bond
Datasig
Uadre
Leo
Juli
Ima
Army Decorates Two Officers for Valor
Second Lieutenants Geeree Welch and Kenneth Taylor receive the Distinguished Service Cross for acts of bravery during active duty, according to military ceremony records. The decorations honor their leadership, courage, and service in demanding combat scenarios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeree “Welch
Kenneth Taylor
Rice Cross
Rotary Speaker Looks Forward To A Just Peace
Akron Rotary speaker Mrs Har ry C Lang urged a just peace after World War I era. She warned premature optimism risks a third world war, calling for a nonrevenge settlement that removes Hitler from German minds and military influence from Japan. She stressed equitable peace to prevent future wars and promote economic security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Lang
Akron Comme
Peter Acton
Elytia Rtotary Clubs Kincheen
Elky Rowtaurant
Hitler
Japan
Mrs. Long
Fire damages basement in two family house on Nina Street
Smoke and flames from a barrel of kindling lit by hot ashes caused a basement fire at a two family residence at 247 Nina Street this morning. Firemen confined the blaze to the basement with some smoke reaching the upper floor and under side of joists. Local units battled the fire and prevented further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Street
Wiese
Quad Compar and Engine Company Na
Tit Siayin
Name Added To List Of Registrants
MES Tenis Whe n these ie ialtnoual.
Funeral and Christmas party notices mix in Wellington town
Funeral services for Frank G. Honnes and Albery Lechter fer are listed with dates and local venues. A long notice catalogs numerous church and club Christmas parties at Christ Church, First Methodist, and related organizations, detailing locations, hosts, and gift exchanges for December activities. One item notes a young man stationed in Hawaii serving in the chemical warfare defense unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliington — Mra
EL Tennant Vind Mra
Hollis McGregor
Christian Endeavor Suciety
Church of Christ
At & Velock
McGregor
Oberlin
United Bible
MM. B
First Methodist Church
Elizabeth
Marelyn Mays
Lincoln Street
Trelork
Clyde Ray
George Aldrich
Lawrence Jordan
Christ
Court House News and Labor Talks Highlight Local Scene
Fragmentary bulletin from the court house notes upcoming labor discussions and a civic event. The readable lines reference a club, a 40 year milestone, and scattered names and places, indicating a busy local week of meetings and personal milestones.
Oberlin Club Hosts Christmas Party in Oberlin Virginia
Oberlin residents gathered for a Nineteenth Century Christmas party hosted by Mrs. John Wood and Mrs. W. D. Durana with eight attendees. Games, songs by Mrs. David Moser, and a three course luncheon followed a handicap contest. The note lists defense committee members, upcoming registration cards for Oberlin children, and hospital notes with local births and admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Durer F.yon
Dohi Wood
W. D. Durana
Williams
David Moser
George Luliek
Incendiary Bomb Found In Locker At Romeo Pump Co
Police investigated a suspicious device found in a locker at the Romeo Pump Company which manufactured gear pumps for aircraft. Officials said the object appeared incendiary and prompted a careful inquiry by fire and law enforcement as they sought to determine its origin and intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romeo Pump Co
Pollce
Sestonta & Jurkey
Roary Pump &S
Haritess
Mothe
Stankard
Baday
Wareadl
Censorship Chief Named By F D R
Washington Nev 17 Congress works on legislation granting Roosevelt broader war powers and censorship powers. Roosevelt announced a partly voluntary and partly compulsory program and appointed Byron Crice to lead it. He said wartime censorship is necessary to protect military information and prevent enemy interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nev
Congress
Roosevelt
Byron Crice
Pres Dent
Fragmented Education Notice From Page One
The readable portion describes the superintendent's office directing aid clerks to notify each school and instructing not to telephone as such. The fragment hints at a formal process or directive continuing from page one, with officials arranging communications and actions across schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supercitenden
Continued fighting on Page One in Southeast Asia
Dispatches report stubborn Imperial forces defended territory as Japanese units fought along the Kedah coast. Coastal artillery guns and machine guns exchanged fire, with heavy casualties noted amid the ongoing brutal engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etter
Singapore
Kedah
Timms Spring Co Sends $1,000 to Red Cross
Fragmented OCR reports Timms Spring Co contributing 1000 dollars to the American Red Cross and outlining chapter activity. The text lists chapter officers, plans, and fundraising mentions amid garbled lines about relief efforts and organizational tasks.
Filipinos resist air raid with rifle fire and parade
In a coastal clash a small group of brave Filipinos fought Japanese planes and a lone aviator, using rifles as they repelled the attack. The witness recounts a parachuted Japanese flyer shot midair, and locals cheered the defenders and the burning enemy aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilan
Theauga
Markets and prices clutter a mishmash of commodity notes
A jumbled market page lists multiple commodities with scattered prices and terms. Wheat, corn, and vegetables appear amid garbled headings, vendor names, and inconsistent figures, reflecting a fragmented trading column with incomplete details.
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Mrs. Blair
Army
Verti
Mignon
Braye, Lane Quant
Broad Street
Wellington
Comam Shepard
Barker St
Frank G. Honnes
Butternut Ridges
Nichols
Juli Vyetegeats
Banal
Butternut Ridge
Mr. Honey
Lelia Honnry
Albery Lechterfer
Leone Sissitt
Garetelo Tuneral
Feschange
Uist
Wommrs Society
Christian Service
Methodial Church
Ralph Puder
Christimas
Woman's Benefit Assocition
Gust Exchange
Theodore Whitney
Enire Nousehib
Charles Baum
Kawai
Bui Pakfaay
Som
Msg
Itokgass
Nosthy Man Sixeet
Schult
Barra
Hawaii
Beng
Ho Mynths
Chemical Warfare Department of the United States
Addie Housman
Adie Housman
Abe
Mr. Housmai
E ! San
Weisey Housman
San
Cail
Sudro
Cl Bere
Entertains Club
Ips
Headyata
Frotenittigern
Saci
Roy Se
I. L. Porter
HL. Rawdon
Donald A. Lave
EJ Sabie
C. R. Grahem
HV. Zahm
C. E Wigton
Robert Mo Yor Minn
G. Horner
FE. Kerr
Rascooe Campbell
Pittsfield
H. B. Cook
Camden
Ed Schramm
Russia
Harley Kelly
Henrietta
Finney
Oe Noon
Warner
Union Si
Hull
Beryl A. Ladd
E. Ft
Ghoteysim
Turday
Professor J
Réan Sireet
Mes
L. George Coote
Jer
Bradley Shirles
N. Devenirber
Walter J. Andrew Bongiarno
Donald Gibson Carrol Fisher
Virginia Hethtington
J. His
Earl
Frank Gami
Lewis Hines
Don Bungart
Oscar Zuckes
A McCourt
Gordon McConnachie
J. Hasnee
Meandas
Allen Hospital
America
F.D.R
Daguary
QUR
Tle
Lorain County Savings & Trust CO
Lyriac Lumber
Jumermes Copier
Amherst
Ohio
Ite Counti
Anse MulGulf
Soria
HON
Houhing
Wrohel
Teddy
Montene
Debbie Dean
Mater
Wivgied
Mtepoosa
Valle
Bettie
Pateul i. Ierge Sen
Waters
Lee
Edith Mae
Sita
Edith Mae Hat Shoppe
Middle Ave
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