Mailing Rush Is Entering Final Phase at Elyria Post Office
Postmaster C J Sartor says the final Christmas mailing phase is starting with 40 or more extra clerks and carriers planned next week as mail volume peaks. Windows will extend trading hours, special card window opened, and advice issued to group mail, use parcel post, and ship cards early to distant destinations for Christmas delivery.
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Elyria
C.J. Sartor
Stdeop
Sartor
Elyriahs
Farmers to Get Tax Return Information Meeting
Guy Midler of Ohio State University agricultural extension plans a December 24 Elyria session for farmers. They will learn how to assemble income and expense data needed to compute net income for filing income tax returns. County agent C. 71 Hummel reported. The meeting is at Elyria N.C. A, at 7 p.m. and will use a sample farm to illustrate gathering figures.
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Guy Midler
Hie State University
Agricultural Extension Service
Elyria
Hummel
Draft Board Notice of Regulation Change
A fragmented notice describes changes in regulations affecting draft board procedures. The readable text mentions Elyria and armed forces context, with unclear details. The piece conveys an official notice moment but lacks coherent facts or structured outcomes.
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Draft Board
Elyria High School Christmas Program Highlights
Elyria High School hosted a Christmas program with a cappella and choir performances directed by J. Martin Beal, plus a seven girl oral interpretive play. Seven cast members included Lucille Brighttill Barbara Chandler Jean Graham Mary Agnes Welsh Patricia Standen Fe Corkill and Lila Fell. The event featured a large decorated tree and a moment of silent prayer for peace on earth. A Red Cross war fund collection of $40 was led by the student cabinet.
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Hhuliday
Studén
Elyria High School
Prighama
Ale Elyria Chapter
American Red Cross
Robert Croming
J. Martin Bee
Olga
Mb Nana Baker
Lucille Brighttill
Barbara Chandler
Jean Graham
Mary Agnes Welsh
Patricia Standen
Fe | Corkill
Lila Fell
Plan for Extensive Improvements at Elyria Memorial Hospital
Elyria Memorial Hospital trustees approved a major modernization plan for the maternity department to meet State Health Department standards. Superintendent Blair Neart, State Health compliant design will add new equipment including individual basinettes, with broader renovations across the hospital to support modern procedures.
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Elyria Memorial Hospital
Maternity Department
Toda
Blair Caertje
State Department of Health
Patterson
Jwul
Anspital
Orsterday
Sibbey
Alva C. Smith
Cookies Sent To Elyrian Soldiers
A fragmented report describes cookie donations sent to Elyrian soldiers and a stray reference hints at a promotional or community effort. Names, places, and specific actions are obscured by garbled OCR but indicate aid shipments and local participation.
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Elyrian
Reports Denied By Secretary of State Hull
Secretary of State Hull denies reports regarding Wash ing Lots hd.
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Secretary of
Hull
Death notices and survivors for Edward Peters and G M Hoover
Edward H. Peters dies at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a two week illness age 63 born May 25 1878 Mechlenterg Ceriny lived in Elyria over 50 years member of St Johns Lutheran interment Ridgelawn cemetery Friday services at 2 pm from St Johns Lutheran church pastor J Armin Seh Vorder officiating G M Hoover mother of H C Hoover dies at Bucyrus home buried in Covington Kentucky Monday survivor details and family relations noted Funeral arrangements and visiting hours announced at Nichots funeral home for Peters and Hoover families
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Reherd Eiliot
Artur Hisrox
Hugo
Ewald Peters
Cleveland
St. Johns
Latherin Church
J . Armin Sehvorder
Ridgelawn
G. M. Hoover
H C. Hoover
Carnell Avenue
Bucyrus
Onin
Doom
Covington
Court actions adjust wills and estates in Harrisburg area
Wiliam Welch appeals in a dispute over a $600 estate as a new trial is sought in the will contest case. Rosa Osterling opposes the distribution to Ernest H. Fisher with ties to Philadelphia. Judge Guy B. Fincley rules on a separate $120 promissory note handed down in Lorain court.
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Osterling
Ernest H Sburgh
Peta Annadelphia
Ling
Fisher
Columbia
Rosa
Lorain
Ferrari
Guy B Fincley
Penang Naval Base Evacuation By The British
A British communique reports heavy Japanese casualties forcing a pause for rest and reinforcement. British headquarters say Malaya withdrawal continues and Kedah Province is under Japanese advance as Penang naval base evacuation proceeds amid shifting positions and reinforcements.
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Penang
Naval Base
Singapore
Brith Straison
Malaya
Jeppa
Kedah
Brit Cal
Leiria
Two Men Injured In Plum Brook Plant Blast
Two workers suffer injuries in an explosion at the Plum Brook plant. The incident occurred early afternoon with responders securing the site as investigators gather witness statements and assess structural damage.
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Plum Brook
Firm Incorporates Tee elon at the Hane fectinaity Ceapubs
The incorporation notice from Bizpia ADNUNe in Columbus states a new manufacturing firm, Tee company, plans to engage in general manufacturing. Two named incorporators are MF Hany Roehm and Bo Prive.
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Tee Elon
Hanefectinaity Ceapubs
Bizpia
Adnune A
Colummus
Necorporatinn Papcts
Plany Vo Rogge
Tee Company
Hany Roehm
Bo Prive
Reds Still Driving Germans Back Near Moscow Front
Moscow dispatches report the Soviet central front offensive widening toward Mozhaisk and Kaluga as German resistance intensifies. Pravda notes five divisions plus motorized units in Mozhaisk with heavy artillery while German forces fall back toward Kaluga and Tula, with renewed Russian advances near Ruza and other southern fronts.
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Aving Ehuch
Hugi Iene
Puloon
Borodingeiat
Sefening
Mozhansk
Moscow
Eos
Russat
Napeleone
Pravda
Mozharek
Mozhaisk
Loney
Kaluga
Tula
Aphiting
Ziharkova
Moghask
Ruza
Gebting
Yuda
Brexen
Big Four Train Derailed Improves Injuries Reported
A Big Four train derailed near Montmore, injuring ten people as cars overturned and passengers were thrown from cars. Police say one automobile driven by Clifford M zl jer, age 20, overturned while attempting a left turn. All ten injured were taken to Lafayette hospital. six released after treatment.
Children Killed By Japs In Raids On Dutch Borneo
Pontianak in Dutch Borneo suffered casualties as Japanese planes raided the city. Dozens of children and others were killed or injured. Dutch forces later raided a Japanese settlement in North Borneo and interned many Japanese. The raid marked a second Dutch operation in Borneo with incendiary bombs dropped on Pontianak and fires reported in the Chinese section.
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Dutch Borneo
Batavia
Pontianak
Weat Borneo
North
Borneo
Dutch Week
Pantiang
Knights of Columbus Meet Open To Public in Elyria
Capitan John O Doherty will speak at a public Knights of Columbus meeting in Elyria. He details civilian defense roles, fire wardens, demolition crews, and bomb handling. The event, led by local members, aims to inform volunteers and families about safety work and holiday plans for children.
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Capitan
John O'Doherty
Wera Fire Department
Scheoner
Elyria Crainal
Columbus
Cap
O Doherty
New York
London
Alan
Colimbar
Krights
Colanbus
Knights
Alwo
Indge Tees
Fatal Fire Near Wooster Disturbs Grover Easterday Victims
A fatal dwelling fire north of Wooster early morning led to Grover Easterday 38 and his father James W Easterday being involved as authorities recover remains. Grover’s brother Grover’s brother witnessed the blaze. a fire near Deer, WA destroyed the residence and emergency crews responded.
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Wooster Wooster
Deer
Grover Easterday
James W. Easterday
Grover
Roosevelt May Hold Inter Allied Command Conference
Washington reports President Roosevelt declined to discuss a possible inter allied command plan during a press conference. He dodged questions on a major conference involving the United States China Soviet Britain and the war aims against Germany and Africa in the Pacific. Speculation suggested a cabinet move or strategic talks might be planned for the near future.
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Conferchee
Menpine Prand Siratee
United State
Chyna
Germa Ope
Africa
Ae Pacific
Roosevelt
Dem
Geen
Japs Increase Air Activity Over Panay and Manila
Wartime dispatch reports intensified air operations by Japanese forces around Manila and Panay Island. The War Department notes ongoing bombing, with brief mentions of attacks and radar/recorded activity across the region as tensions escalate amid Pacific campaigns.
Petro Named On Committee To Call On Governor Bricker
Elyria Mayor Joseph Q Petro was named to a Columbus committee to press Governor Bricker for a special session of the legislature. The group aims to distribute surplus state funds to cities and counties and plans to present their request on December 20.
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Petro
Bricker
Mayer
Ceen
Columbus
Als
Cal Upot Bicker
Green
Joseph Q. Petro
Elyria
Fourteen Army Fliers Dead or Missing in Pacific Theater
A wartime report notes fourteen Army fliers either dead or missing near the Pacific coast. The bomber plane with seven others aboard is believed shot down during a bombing range operation. Search efforts extended over the desert area 25 miles from a coastal town as officials confirm the incident.
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Fannivdipe
A. Darpue
First Army Air Corps
Pacific
Army
Pustdale
Phoe
San Rafael
Elyrians At Midway Island Safe And Well Reported
Elyrians at Midway Island are reported safe and well. Navy officer Line Bonth, stationed there, and his wife sent a message confirming safety. Additional Elyrians, including Marine Corps member Harodd Witham Jensen, are noted as safe. families receive word of service members’ status.
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Midway Island
Vieir
Bonth
Navy
Island
Philip A. Booth
Gates Avenue
Line Bonth
Honeiuda
Star Benth
Borti Menduls
Bosth
Naval Academy
Mipapniis
Elyria
Midway
Witham Jensen
Marine Corps
Anbert Jensen
Carlier
Spain Declares Non Belligerent Status in Pacific War
Madrid reports Spain as non belligerent amid World War II tensions. The dispatch notes Spain’s links with European powers and its ambiguous stance beside the United States and Britain in the global conflict.
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Spain
Madrid
United States
Officers Named For New Poultry Association
First officers to head the new Lorain County Poultry Association formed at a meeting in Oberlin were L. Hill of Wellington president Harold Sweet of Fields Corners vice president Harald Davis of Kipton secretary treasurer. Four district educational meetings were planned and January 21 was set for the first gathering in Wellington to aid poultrymen of the Wellington district. The association aims to foster poultry production and management methods in Lorain County.
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Lorain County Poulcy Association
Oberlin
Co L. Hill
Wellington
Fleet- Jed
Haroid Sweet
Fields Corners
Nd Harald Davis
Kiplon
Larain County
Pfaudler Employees Rally for Defense Bonds Drive
Pfaudler employees join a defense bonds campaign with payroll deductions. The effort aims to raise about $9.6 thousand, starting with a company commitment of $4.08 per employee for the first bond. Committee chairman Al Eimesy leads the drive alongside Alex Diatyue, Al Wart roof Do Wolvox, and Tony Schivedy.
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Thas
Pfaudler
He Pfaudler
Gimparan
Defense Bond Committee
al Eimesy
Alex E Diatyue
al Wartroof Do Wolvox
Tony Schivedy
Claim Hong Kong In Hands Of Japs
Tokyo reports that Wong Kone has been in Japanese hands since Friday afternoon. Japanese forces also claimed landings at three points on Hong Kong and stormed a central hill despite strong British resistance, per United Press from Manila.
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Tokyo
United Press
Manila
Wong Kone
Hong Kong
New Destroyer Launched for U S Navy at Maries Harbor
A new destroyer, named for a U S Navy unit, was launched at the Bethlehem shipyard in New York. The ceremony described as part of the Bethlehem Steel Company complex, follows the earlier launch of the destroyer Farenhelt. The Farerholt had been commissioned November 19, with remarks by high naval officers and family members in attendance.
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Sos Bales
Marie's Harbors
Re Ob
Bethlehem
Bleel
Farenhelt
Farerholt
Mary di Voystey Weanddinighter
Temiral Theoden Baios
Markets Toltie Grain and Livestock Prices Report
The page lists grain prices for wheat and corn, vegetables like apples carrots celery cabbage lettuce mushrooms and potatoes with varied unit prices, and Cleveland livestock market figures for hogs cattle and sheep with quoted ranges. Damaged autos are noted with details of a collision on West Avenue involving RL D and John Takes of 138 Woodford Ave.
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RL D
I West Avenue
Jonn Takaes
Woodford
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