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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
1
A wartime report describes a sudden attack along the New Guinea coast. Australian forces and allied units engage enemy positions as operations unfold within 30 miles of an offshore area. No civilian details are provided.
Mike Stepie of MUD East Avenue was fined $14 after a Potter Court Lodge docket accused him of reckless driving. LAS A.M. tests indicated no further charges. case details remain unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Public notice for a sale at the late residence of George C Ludwig on Middle Ridge Road Amharst Township beginning 10:00 A M. The estate of George C Ludwig deceased includes horses bulls cattle hay corn wheat oats farm tools household goods guns carpentry tools antique furniture and dishes. Terms cash lunch served administrator John H Ludwig attorney J J Smythe clerk Lae Klinect.
Public sale to be held Monday February 14 starting 11 o’clock at the seller’s residence on Yeager road near North Amherst Route 54. Auction lists 44 Holstein cattle 7 good dairy cows several calves and a Holstein bull, plus a Gray Horses team about 3000 lbs, Fordson tractor, plows, binder, manure spreaders, hay equipment, silage gear, scales, milk cooler, and farm wagons. Many items in good repair. no goods to be removed until settled. R. F. Clark auditor. owner A R Zip p Oberlin Ohio contact number 9294.
The county weighs multiple road improvements including Route 48 near Wellington, ties to Welbhigion, and connections to Thirsfield. Proposals involve $2,000 in state funds, with engineers Dah Hatterson and the Pereerey PCT assigned, and expectations of a March decision. Local families and child welfare concerns surface as the schedule nears.
A chaotic air incident unfolds as a plane on Heaven Gan Wail experiences nose gear failure near Threetown. Navigator Elyrian and the crew manage a salvage landing with all passengers unharmed. Police report a garage joyride and a subsequent arrest as investigators piece together events.
After selling his farm, WF Neiding will offer in public auction on Tuesday February 15 at 10 30 AM the entire herd of Holstein dairy cows baled hay straw baled corn fodder poultry hogs and complete farm totals. Sale to be held on Hawley road three and a half miles near and half mile north of LaGrange Ohio. Details to follow in later issue. R F Clark Auck is mentioned as agent.
The undersigned offers at public auction 71 miles east of Elyria on Sugar Ridge Road on Thursday February 10 at 12 30 PM a gray gelding Graymare 13 years old 1600 pounds a 14 year old grey gelding 1600 pounds a farm team a sorrel mare 2 years old 48 White Rock hens 10x12 brooder house several loads of Timothy hay wheat straw silage corn and farm tools including a John Deere manure spreader deering potato planter and more heavy equipment and harness. Cash paid Clarence Dyke owner Clayton H Sooy auctioneer.
Mrs Merrotitia Kowalenyk died at the institute 31 Bisteenttry Week in Whusiitas at 6 05 aculonk. She was buried at Patni Aw BSL, Aya came ty Elesee deviation Gest tan a0 years ago. Survived by husband Trove fone children Mise Mae ont 41 Lome Phedas wan and Mrs WOE Mhempeort at Metnaite. Sister Mrs A LArookovapk of Derrott and Jehieren melbag Ragawanl Seite WH HON ALG. Yeon Bee and Hibbert in Sa Caroling, pharmacist’s aide. Service details unclear.
Fragmented court notes identify Javon Levin as initiator of a case involving the Prudential Jirsniranes Coy seeking 2000 dollars tied to a policy and a related divorce claim. The text references deputy sheriffs, grand jury action, and imminent proceedings with multiple names and local tax implications.
President Roosevelt says the United States is working to keep Spain neutral in the true sense of the word. He notes recent shipments to Spain were stopped and discusses hopes for no change in relations. The press inquiry touched on Spain policy and US actions toward the Spanish conflict.
Obituary notes the death of a veteran Ohio educator who led Wisteria College of Women and served as dean at Ohio State University. He previously taught in public schools, chaired a city school system, and mentored future educators. Survived by daughter Mrs Walley Havighurst of Oxford. Funeral details announced.
A mixed local notice describes an unusual cattle bid and a series of unclear names and places. The fragment hints at a calf sale or bet with mentions of a calf, a doctor, and various odd spellings, but the full action remains uncertain amid garbled OCR text.
Reported talk of a potential strike involving ME members and details of a military court case for Graver Cleveland Beradell, a World War IV veteran, who was released from Fort Leavenworth processing amid a disciplinary matter. Includes scattered references to other wartime and regional events and a German mercantile ship incident in the Middle East.
The report details multiple indictments for armed robbery across several counties. Names include Damon, Wand, and Carter, with charges tied to Obendorf and Sandusky jurisdictions, and mentions of related court actions in May and October.
Two Ohio residents perished in a crash in Arkansas. Authorities identified the victims as William Le and Martine Perry among others. Details remain unclear as the investigation continues into the mangled remains and sequence of events.
A memorial window titled Presentation of Christ as a gift from Burnham of Boston will be dedicated at the 10 45 morning service Sunday at St Andrew's Church. The window honors the memory of the deceased and its creators are noted American craftsman Wale bur 1 Burnham.
Local items sketch a busy week in Grafton with visits from Amherst residents and Cleveland friends. The column notes onworm extends to church meetings, fellowship plans, and social gatherings including a women’s society event, a mission service, and host families hosting weekend guests.
Operations at the National Tire Co plant at Lotain will continue next week on the same level as this week with blast furnaces and seven pipe mills scheduled to operate. Bessemer converter will operate three shifts daily.
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