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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1942

Page

2

Parolee Admits Theft of 109 Dollars

Police arrest Richard M. Reynolds 23 a parolee from Mansfield Reformatory for stealing 109 dollars on January 4 from a billfold in Melvin Clapp's room. Reynolds confessed to taking the money after finding Clapp asleep and was paroled last August for armed robbery. he had 29 dollars left and 80 spent. He is being turned over to state authorities for parole violation.

Guy Richard M. Reynolds Ohio Mansfield Reformatory Akron Reynolds M.C. A

Several Classes Here Proposed for Elyria Defense Training

Dean W. E. Simon of Western Reserve University outlined a plan to offer four or five subjects in industrial education for Elyria. Courses include industrial management cost accounting and control foreman training and related subjects. Enrollment requires a high school education or equivalent and is open to men and women in defense work or preparing for it. Registration blanks will be distributed through local plants and at the Elyria Chamber of Commerce offices in a few days.

Els Federal Board of Education W. Ge Simon Western Reserve University Western Reserve Elyria Dean Simon Focal Elyria Chamber of Commerce

Empire troops poised to defend line near Kuala Lumpur

Report notes small scale action and strengthened empire lines at landing points on both coasts. Confidence grows that forces can hold a line inland from Port Swettenham and about 200 miles from Singapore, with positions near Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur Port Swettenham Singapore

Continued From Page One War Updates Crimea and Front Lines

The report cites German positions in the Crimea Peninsula and says the Red Army has intensified attacks along German lines to the north toward the Finnish front. Telegraph dispatches quote Swedish and Berlin sources warning of warships landing on the Crimean coast and the danger of Russian forces cutting the Perekop Isthmus. Reports from Holland claim a Russian push toward the Don base may threaten German and Romanian positions, with fighting described in the Don River area and near Mecebnesk.

Crimea Red Army Exchange Stockhols Swed Berlin Germa Crimean Perekon

Deaths and funeral notices from North Olmsted area

Howard HW Blakeslee 32 of Hatcheryford North Olmsted died at home after a lingering illness. He leaves his widow Jung Blakeslee and his parents Frank and Blakeslee, plus three brothers and three sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from Taylor Funeral Home with Rev Edwin Kirby, burial Ridge Hill Memorial Park. Also reported are notices for Alvert Michael of 209 West Street and Arthur O Gilbert, former Flynn resident, with details pending. A. W. Robinson, 73 of Spencer, died at Lake Wales, Florida. his widow, daughter and son survive. Frank J Alten, 72 of Avon Lake, died suddenly. funeral Saturday from Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with burial at LaGrange Cemetery. William Buckingham, 82 of Grafton Township died at 9 am. burial in Grafton area. survived by multiple relatives.

Howard HW. Blakeslee Howard Blakeslee Mana Gratton George Kay Jork Fisher Elyvia Taylor Edwin Kirby Ridge Hill Memorial Park Arthur O. Gilbert Flynn Fair Hope Taylor Funeral Gilbert Geraldine Gilbert Mansfield A. ©. Guibert, Jr White Flains W. Robinson Wellington A. H. Gallatin Courtland Shrect Cleveland Florida A. W. Robinson Spencer Lake Wales Fra. Robinson Walter Fay ‘Robinson Yes Davidson Ashland County Belden la Eye Brother Hay Springs

Elyria to Join National Funds Drive Campaign

Elyria plans participation in a nationwide campaign aimed at raising funds for the crippled and needy. A local committee led by Cliff Sartar will select a chairman and meet tomorrow to map the local efforts. Members include Whitman, Gehl, Lehman, Beylin, Wets, Baum, Jelliday, Gardinter, Weisbruch and Albej. The drive culminates January 30, tied to President Roosevelt's birthday observance.

Elyria Tad Wr

Local Brief From The Quarters Note

A fragmented item mentions Inlephene Bi and Oh Areedee Quarters with unclear context and names. The readable text hints at a call or event but provides no concrete details or outcomes.

Court Updates and Dismissals Highlight Local Proceedings

Trustees of Brownhwimn township seek permission to transfer funds as authorized earlier. Several cases were dismissed or resolved, including Faith Field Carter against Ollie and an August accident suit. A Lorain dealer won a possession recovery for auto certificates, while Milead Abraham received damages in an East Amherst petition and custody awarded in a divorce. Reductions and allocations involve local banks and car agencies, with monthly alimony noted.

Adiam Kodak Lorain Frank J. Klemen West River Road United States District Court Michael Adranam Altomobile Milead Abraham Amherst Dudge Guy B. Findley National Bank of Eorain Abrahams Automobile

Fragmentary wartime note on ground actions and casualties

A damaged wartime dispatch describes mixed fighting along a river area with Japanese forces and ground pressure disruptions. It notes some ceasefire statements and uncertain casualty figures while mentioning water measurements and partial Allied actions amid unclear locations.

Victory Sales Tax Debates Loom in Congress

Congress debates a federal sales tax as a major revenue option potentially replacing or supplementing income taxes. Estimates of the needed revenue vary, with leaders noting the size of the plan and political feasibility. In other news from Camp Shelby Mississippi, troops report frigid weather while fronts shift and field conditions challenge the American forces.

Washington Jan Congress Tom Genera Chiari Tobers & Doughton House

Markets show mixed gains amid variable wholesale quotes

Wholesale quotes for grains and produce appear mixed with futures for wheat and flour quoted alongside live cattle, vegetables, and dairy items. Elevators report price movement on corn, oats, and milled products while wholesale buyers note steady demand and yields across markets.

Water bill collection deadline noted with Saturday closure

The water office will continue this Saturday until 5 p m to collect water bills, as the 10th of the month approaches and payment finality is stressed. Fred Meinke, office official, said the office normally closes at noon on Saturdays. The report also notes an assault on Vudean street with Sain Nagy injured and unable to identify the assailant or weapon.

Titien Vudean Adel Vulgan Street Nagy Pas Danse Miller Vatean Atreet Cy Water Office Tontin’ Owen Fred Meinke Water Office

AVAL Public Sale of Farm and Residence Near LaGrange

Having sold the farm, H Wilcox offers a public sale 2 miles south of LaGrange on Route 301 Saturday January 10 at 1 15 PM. Items include two hogs a brood sow and shoat, oats, ear corn, mixed hay soy bean hay straw, farm tools, house goods, and various small items. Terms cash. property risk with the owner. Auctioneer C B Dawren.

LaGrange Weber H. Wilcox C. B. Dawren

Auction Notice for Farm Goods at Avon Lake Ohio

A damaged OCR notice advertises a sale at Rivona Auction in Avon Lake Ohio. Items include a John Deere tractor. grain binder. planter. horseshoe gear. farm tools and miscellaneous articles. Auctioneer LF Diederich lists Rivnia contact and a local phone number. date and exact lot details are unreadable.

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