Mrs. Claude Doane Elected New President of Townsend Club
Mrs. Claude Doane 1613 Fast River street was elected president of Elyria Townsend Club No. 1 for the coming year succeeding C. F. Waltz 102 Harvard avenue. Doane is one of 12 council members chosen at last night’s meeting with other posts to be filled later in 1942. Auxiliary chairman Mrs Nett led an exchange. reports were read by secretary V. A. Mitchell and member Claude Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Doane
Fast Tiver Street
Elyria Townsend Club
C. F E. Waltz
Harvard Avenue
Doane
Featire
Nett
Wits
V. A. Mitchell
Claude Boone
Haynes
Maude Bainbridge
Neff
Francis E. Townsend
Ford
Cleveland
United States
Townsend
Waltz
East Fifty-fifth Street
Roenna ' Addis
Zanesville
Carver
North Ridgeville Club
Me. Wooldridge
Oberlin Club
WA. Mitchell
Elyria Club
British Empire Club
Fes
Survivors of Sunken Freighter Lahaina Endure Rations
Thirty survivors of the Matson freighter Lahaina endured scant rations of fruit and water for a day as their lifeboat battled mountainous waves to reach port. Captain Matthiesen led the crew in abandoning ship after it was shelled by a Japanese submarine, with two crew members lost. Survivors reached Spreckelville, then Puunene hospital reported all in good condition though weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wailuku
West Maui
T. A
Matson
Puunene Hospital
G. J. Cranston
Matthiesen
Ae ‘Hein
Spreckelaville
Lahaina
Freizhier
Maui
Hours For Women In Defense Work To Be Relaxed
Gov Bricker announced relaxation of state wage law limits for women to aid wartime defense production. Under emergency conditions, employers may extend women’s hours beyond 45 weekly for factory work and 48 for office work. The Industrial Relations Department may grant a period of non-application, with rules for requests and renewal, to sustain essential production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Der
John W. Bricker
Defense
Christmas Basket Distribution Aids 125 Elyria Families
Salvation Army projects combine toy fund and Net an Empty Living fund to provide Christmas meals and toys to about 125 Elyria families this year. About 200 families benefited last year as Adjutant H. J. Hillier notes the continuing effort. City trucks begin toy deliveries and baskets are slated for distribution with three trucks planned for tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsina
H. J. Hillier
Salvation Army
Autos Damaged In Minor Collisions
Cars driven by Joseph Hallett and Maxwell Lowery collided at Middle Avenue and 1th Street with slight damage reported. Another accident involved Mrs Will Pone and Mrs RR Ritter at 1 Wondford Avenue and 357 1th Street. A crash near Roehl On Cleveland Street affected Lenard Delmelont and Drieryoud Avenue units. Deputy reported fires and multiple minor collisions across the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hallett
Longtorl Avenue
Maxwell Lowery
West Lith Street
Middle Avenue
Lth
Pops
Will Pone
Wondford Avenue
Ritter
Lenard M Delmelont
Leas
Roehl
Cleveland Street
Cnrperation
Wilton
Waewheed
Wonekirs Steel
Donald C Miller Nominated By F D R
Washington announces the nomination of Donald C Miller by President F D R amid a trepid speech noting service and loyalty. Miller is identified as under consideration for a high office in the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald C. Miller
Christmas Moved Up for Boy in Martins Ferry
MARTIN'S FERRY Dec 23 Bobby Lee Burts six years old died after a Christmas day effort to bring joy to a sick boy. In a Martins Ferry hospital Santa Claus provided a sled high top boots and an electric tray as his parents arranged an early celebration due to an incurable blood disease.
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Martin's Ferry
Bobby Lee Burts
Christans
Bobby
August Burns
Titansville
Christis Ax
Martins Ferry
Santa Claus
Bobbs
Occupation of Wake Island Declared by Japan
Berlin dispatch quotes a Japanese naval spokesman saying Japanese forces have completed the occupation of Wake Island. American Marines at Wake and Midway report resisting repeated attacks since the war began, with no confirmation from Washington of Wake Island falling.
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Wake Island
Berlin
United Preas
New York
Shanghai
Wake and
Midway Islands
Pacific
Washington
Wasakison
Firemen Respond Four Times To Grass Fires In Town
Firemen were called yesterday afternoon and last night to three grass fires on vacant property at the north end of Furnace Street and again this morning to a burst of flame near Tatversail Court. Blame pointed at matches as the cause. The department’s semi truck arrived first at 3:20 PM and operated for 42 minutes. The fire rekindled later and required repeat calls throughout the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furnace Street
Tatversail Court
Liquor Store To Close At Six Tomorrow In State
Announcement states liquor stores will close at six tomorrow. The message notes several stores will close early tonight and again on New Year’s Eve with posted hours for the upcoming day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inmorrow
Clise At & Pan
Unclear OCR fragment hints at WWII alliance talks
The fragmented text refers to Russian victories, American policy toward Russia, and a Churchill visit to Washington. It mentions possible U S influence on Russia and a diplomatic note about Beaverbrook and a technical adviser, with Soviet and Allied contexts implied.
Fragmentary wartime misreadings evoke a tense international scene
A garbled report hints at a chase involving figures named Ravan Concasa and Great Bisson, with references to Spain, a German ambassador, and various nations. The muddled text mentions Eberhard, 91 Sof Moremi, and other scattered entities, suggesting a disputed or surveillance context without clear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dsr
Petra
Spain
Betas Fantier
Eberhard
Ambassaeins
Tor Bey Tertexpondgny Et Cer
Madad
Atv
Madina Sn
Thy
Germany
Aperher Shear
Committee Seeks Addresses for 250 Men in Service
Elyria committee lists 250 service members with about 20 addresses on file and believes 100 more lack addresses. Albert Berson urges providing missing addresses so gifts can begin. Women are asked to bake and provide baked goods, with volunteers asked to contact Berson or other committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisew Cove
Elyria
Albert Berson
Ghalicmani
Berson
Three Cleveland Men Indicted in Fidelity Case
Three Cleveland men indicted on air fraud conspiracy and securities act violations related to Fidelity Investment Association were freed on bond after pleading before U S Commissioner B D Nigole. Carmi A Timpson sought a removal hearing to Detroit. Ralph Vo Wilton and Raymond T Cragin waived hearings. The indictment stems from an SEC complaint alleging a scheme to defraud investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Fidelity Investment Association
U.S
B. D. Nigole
Quue
Carmi A. Timpson
Fiderty
United States
Federal District’ Court
Detroit
Nicola
Der
Ralph
Vo Wilton
Raymond T Cragin
SEC
County Defense Council Approved by State Leader
Governor John W Bricker signed the order approving Loras county defense council chaired by Ira Porter Oberlin. The county council has advised civilian defense groups and coordinated activities across the county to prepare for a potential emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laver
Geevecnnr
John W. Bricker
Lora County Defense
Yra Porter
Oberlin
State Council of Defense
Lees
County Council
Cova
Gig
Library Closes At Six Tomorrow
The Elyria Library will close at six tomorrow and reopen at 8:30 on a regular schedule. In observance of Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, Miss Edna G will announce changes and the library will be closed all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Edna Gin
Anneounerd
Motorist Fined Fifty Dollars And Costs At Court
A Cleveland motorist was fined fifty dollars plus costs after late arraignment on a charge. Fines included one dollar and four dollars for others. several reports detail prior incidents of thefts and vehicle break-ins in the area, with names and addresses of involved parties and witnesses listed in court notes.
Court actions cast light on DUI and related cases
John Larke of Columbia Street was fined 100 aud and jailed for mo days after a plea of driving under the influence, following a Route 10 crash injuring two women. Michael Stigall was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication after deputies found him asleep on Quarry Road. Edward Pritch, 28, Lorain, jailed for failure to pay 50 dollars and costs on resisting an officer and disorderly conduct. Juanita Thomas asked to dissolve Thomas Properties in court, with hearing set for January 26. Gladya J. Pownall granted a divorce from Revert, Judge D A Cook, cruel treatment. Rosa Oversfield vs Food Fort promissory note granted. George Andress released from county jail due to illness in his daughter.
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John Larke
Columbia Stiliin
Justice of the Peace
H.C. Cummings
Shesffe
Hanor
Michael Stigall
Dusties of the Peace
Quarry Road
Edward Prlatsh
Lorain
A. A. Banjgart
Avonana
George Andress
Lake Avenue
Mudge Gay B. Findtow
Andress
Groups Sponsor Holiday Dance at Penfield School
Members of the Lorain County Senior Foursh Club and the Lorain Cow Cooperative Youth Cause join in sponsoring a holiday dance at Penfield School gym next Monday evening starting at 7 pm. Snacks will be served and friends of group members are invited.
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Lorain County
Laerain Cow Cooperative
Sponantine
Penfield School
Tank Jackson
Strawii
Christmas Party at Salvation Army Hall Friday
The annual Christmas party for children will be held at the Salvation Army Hall on Broad Street at 7739 p.m. Friday. Children of the Sunday school will present a program with recitations dialogues and music. Paul Wainwright will sing and a group from Am hers will participate. The party will be open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Hall
Broad Street
Toda
Paul Wainwright 1
Amhers
Markets and notices mix with farm produce and wartime data
A crowded market page shows varied prices for wine flour and produce, with notes on cotton seed meals and farm goods. Reports from Cleveland and Marion mention wartime era details, with rail and labor hints, plus a letter addressed to a mother and furlough papers described among camp leave documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Dee
Thaull Hutton
Larar
Camp Wheeler
Packel
Dre
Reds Hammer Deep Into Nazi Lines
MOSCOW December 23 Strong Russian forces launched a new phase of the campaign to drive the Nazis from the Moscow front. Red armies punched deep into German lines in the Malevoshveds sector south west of the capital, with initial thrusts penetrating fortifications and several miles into enemy positions. The offensives moved through Kalinin and Mozhaisk toward Maloyaroslavets, while Soviet forces pressed on near Volokolamsk and Mozhaisk and reported heavy German resistance to buy time for retreats to prepared positions. In Crimea, Axis forces attacked Sevastopol as Russia seeks to prevent German exits from the Donets basin and trap columns along the Sea of Azov.
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Moscom
Moscow
Krave
Malevshiveds
Frong
Maloyary
Glavets
Muscow
Bern
Tula
Klin
Kalinin
Volokolamsk
Mozhinek
Germany
Kalai
Schusselburg
Leningrad
Runneie
Mkhviy
Blackout Window Coating Planned by North Ridgeville Chemist
North Ridgeville chemist Zuris of Ace Laboratores aims to supply a blackout coating for homes to block light during blackouts. He describes a solid-wall reflective, reusable product that can be applied to glass and metal surfaces without damage, leaving no marks and ready for production soon.
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Pod
Zuris
Omnis Aid
Ace Laboratores
North Ridgeville
Cn Als King
Mit
Come Soon Shen
Zuiis
Ohioans Notified Sons Are Missing
Ohio residents learn their sons are missing after Navy reports that their men were lost or unaccounted following the Japanese attack. Mr and Mrs James Let and Mr and Mrs Lacyrtnee Paueherty receive word their sons Eugene and another sailor are among those affected. The notices come from Fostoria and indicate families await further details about the fate of their loved ones.
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Fostoria
Navy Department
Aie
Lacyrtnee Paueherty
Eugene
Industrial accident surge marks October in Lorain County
A Lorain County Industrial and Safety Campaign report cites 113 accidents in October, the first month of the 14th drive. The tally, the highest for a campaign month, involves 247 firms with 7,157 employees—many in larger establishments—amid heightened emphasis on accident prevention across defense and industrial sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Molyth
Fennessy
Zit
Jems
Geiober
Harger
Cris
Navy Recruiting Office Opens Sundays at Loran Post Office
The Navy Recruiting Office in the Loran Post Office building offers Sunday hours as well as weekday ones. A planned Sunday opening date was discussed but not fully arranged, with the face of the office stated to be closed on certain days. Fragments indicate weekday access remains limited and adjustments were attempted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Loran
Aneersvadce
Hoehne
Frida
Voyage of American evacuees through war risk seas
A report outlines American passengers and refugees aboard a ship during wartime, noting no U boat sightings and safe arrival in New York two days late. It follows Heinzerling and others who fled Nazi Germany via Madrid Lisbon and New York, with traces of press custody and shifting German attitudes as the Russia campaign evolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ineiod Jung Ati
Fairope
Furnpe
Germany
Atdust
Madrid
Aonut
Lisbon
Fnally
Russia
Cou
Berlin
United States
Huge Volume Of Mail Being Received
The article notes a peak in Christos mail by Elynana with increasing parcel volume. Delivery lines and windows missing early morning. expects later day activity. Saturday and yesterday saw activity, with many cards and packages for delivery, as 47 retro clerks and others assist. Postmaster J Sarton reports defense bond sales rising, suggesting gifts for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christos
Elynana
Elyria
Draft Board Office Hours Change and Closures
The state director of selective service ordered the Risha Matt board office in the Riyola Block closed today and tomorrow. The clerks office will operate Monday through Friday 10 am to 12 noon on Saturdays, with the outer office open 9 am to 5 pm except Saturday 9 am to 2 pm. Registrants with questions should visit during those hours. A large extra workload prompted the changes, officials said. The notice also describes a veteran correspondent’s wartime travels through Poland, Finland, Denmark, and Spain, and notes his one month leave before possible reassignment to New York. A Dominican Republic civilian aviation enterprise has been restarted for government air services.
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Risha Matt Board
Riyola Block
Oerder
State Director of Selective Service
Germain Vagital
Spain
Bready
Rerling
Ehgale
Heinzerline
Will Dengnie
Ninth Street
Heingelling
Europe
Tanzig
Associated
New York
Thim
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County Defense Council
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Rerdye
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Enix
Sanka
Adal Dezen
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William Hea
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Fred Ruth
Formace
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Spike
Tana
Juanita Thomas
Flas Thomas
Gladya J. Pownall
D. A. Cook
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Rosa Oversfield
Guy G. Fridley
Guaten Aio
Medvam
Tuvel
Siady
Dreless
Weehorn
Pal Sooeiets
Lepratn
Dutay
Feacy
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
James
James Howard
Hawaii
Navy Recruiting Office
Save Acy
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Bluebird Restaurant
Court Street
Draft Board
Dominican Republic
Sparton Radio and Recorder
Philco
Zenith
Ryan Electric
East Ave
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