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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
1
Fire Chief W N Bates warned of exposure fires where a spark from a bonfire or a fire at one landing spreads to neighboring structures. He urged property owners to clear grounds, store properly, and install spark guards and fire-resistant measures to curb rapid spread and protect life and property amid manpower shortages.
Lorain Ohio May primary looms as William G Wickens announces bid for a second term as county prosecutor. A former assistant prosecutor and Lorain City Council member, Wickens cites drafting delinquent laws and leadership roles in state and local legal groups. He is married with a four year old son and resides in Lorain.
Lorain County achieved 244.5 percent of its quota in total purchases by February 17 with Summit first in the area at 4.4 percent. Lorain also reached 88.4 percent of its individual sales quota, while Peoria, Medina and Wayne exceeded theirs. The report notes further gains from remaining bond sales later in February.
The general scholarship test for high school seniors in the county will be held at Elyria High School at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 11, sponsored by the State Department of Education. The Ohio State agricultural test will be held at the county superintendent's office in Elyria at 1 p.m. Friday, March 10. Scholarships exist for state and district winners. the general test is for the upper 40 percent of seniors and consists of five parts. Two thousand dairy farmers received merit certificates for milk production.
BE Agite EB Agate clerk of courts announces reelection bid in Republican primary. With ten years in office and prior terms as clerk and chief deputy, he highlights efficient economical service. Elyria resident for forty years, he has 23 years business background and memberships in several fraternal and veterans groups.
The OPA broadcasts deadlines and limits for sugar allotment applications by March 1 for drug manufacturers, and outlines rationing rules for sugar containing products starting May. It also governs price controls for women's and children's outer wear with March 1 constraints and November price baselines, plus notes on gas coupons and poultry prices in the Eastern zone.
Ward A. Wiley and E. L. Keenan state the Lorain and Elyria U S Employment Service offices are the sole sources for worker transfer certificates. The new policy tightens migration controls for Lorain county workers seeking to move to other locales, requiring certificates of availability from current employer or the USES office.
Officials warn that employers cannot issue transfer certificates to workers and that Lorain county workers without a valid WES certificate will not be accepted elsewhere for temporary work. Currency inflation in China continues to drive momentum.
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