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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1942
Page
8
City council begins the 1942 43 term with nine members including two newcomers Richard Todd and Adelbert Robson. Dana Symons reappointed clerk at 300 dollars yearly. S N Black named president pro tem. Committees named with Todd Robson and Kennedy among appointees. rules reaffirmed.
Sub zero temperatures spread across Ohio with Shawnee 18 below and Akron 7 below. Columbus headed the list of large cities as readings ranged from 2 to 8 below in statewide cold wave. Road crews reported some routes reopening and highways described as in good condition despite the deep freeze.
Lorain County will receive less from state sales tax revenue for the current period. County Auditor C. F. Kelser announced the state has allotted Lorain County 267,000 dollars, down about 1,741.94 from last year, with the allocation determined by need and county officials. Local officials hope Governor John W. Bricker will authorize larger distributions to subdivisions rather than keep funds at the state level.
A fragmentary weather entry notes generally fair conditions followed by snow in the extreme north and east portions, then mentions it being not very cold in southern California and hints at market details on page two.
Elyria chapter of the American Red Cross reports early War Fund Drive progress with over 220 workers starting solicitations. The drive targets a city quota of 13 000 toward a 20 000 regional goal across 16 townships. Campaign leaders stress the large task ahead and the need for broad support in relief work.
About 490 residents attended the inaugural civilian defense school led by Sheriff Carl St. Finegan at the courthouse. Capt. Lenahan from Cleveland spoke on defense organization under police, outlining bombing protection and general readiness while plans for tonight and tomorrow’s sessions were announced.
A city official advised local skaters to use designated ponds at Junior High School and nearby areas. The guidance emphasized safety and proper use of municipal skating facilities amid ongoing community inquiries.
The Board of Education plans temporary appropriations totaling about 143 250.25 matching last year. Funds cover teachers payrolls, administration, utilities, library, repairs, insurance, health, free textbooks and athletic field improvements, with specifics for each fund and the general operating budget.
Donald E. Welty reenlists in the Navy after serving in the Army under the Selective Service Law. He trained at Fort E. Warren and Tony Field, Indian Recently, and received an honorable discharge from the Army. He now resides with Mr. and Mrs. M. Ho Welty at 161 Eastern Beech Boulevard.
Fire officials investigate two series of explosions near the new Ace Furniture Company as a SN fire erupts. Robert Gerd, a senior official, reports hearing the blasts and seeing flames from shattered windows half a block away. Extreme cold and high winds hampered firefighters efforts.
Britain commits troops to Burma as a diversion against a Japanese push on North Malaya and Singapore. In the Russian front, Soviet forces advance into the Kerch isthmus while Kharkov battles intensify. Nazi Europe sees unrest and violence as Vichy collaborates amid ongoing hostilities.
U S bombers struck Japanese destroyers and naval craft during air operations aimed at Corregidor and Bataan defenses. The War Department reported heavy enemy air assaults over four hours with limited American casualties and several Japanese ships sunk or damaged. The Philippines battles focused on disrupting MacArthur’s communications between Bataan and Corregidor. Local fortifications faced heavy bombardment around Manila Bay.
Three Elyna Schon... as new employees were appointed by the school board at 184 pounds monthly. Moore named head custodian for the high school heating plant.
Alfred Jones, 30, of Circleville Ohio, died when a building wall he helped to demolish collapsed in McKee Rocks, a Pittsburgh suburb. The incident occurred yesterday during demolition work.
Burton L Ohlemacher, secretary of Elyria Manufacturing Corp, elected president of the Elyria City Board of Education for 1942 at the organizational meeting. Richard F. Stevens chosen vice president. George A. Lamberton and Leonard A. Terry sworn in for new terms. The board also renewed clerk-treasurer Wm. McClellan’s contract at 3800 dollars.
County figures show a real estate and public utilities tax duplicate rising 4.17 million dollars from the previous year. Deputy Clark Phinney noted the increase will reflect in this year’s collections. He said many local improvements will appear on next year’s duplicate, with county figures excluding some large projects this year.
Nicholas Kelopes joins the Marines in a brief hometown notice. The item names Kelopes and cites a local source, noting a family or community connection and marking the enlistment as a notable local event.
President Roosevelt told Congress the United States will deploy land air and sea forces to the British Isles as part of a vast war production program. He outlined 1943 targets of 128000 airplanes 79000 tanks and 350 anti aircraft guns with 1942 goals of 10000 planes 45000 missiles and 20000 guns. He urged unified global action and warned of heavy taxes and bonds to fund the effort while stressing resilience and escalation of production.
The school board debates granting salary credit for a master’s degree and extra work by a high school faculty member. The board maintains that a master’s degree is not a requirement for salary credit and expresses concern over accepting substitutes, citing interpretive problems and policy consistency.
Elyria mayor notes fewer than 150 volunteers signed for civilian defense service with the registration office in City Hall open daily before Christmas and from 1:30 to 3:00 each day. He cites reluctance to join and stresses readiness amid wartime uncertainty.
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