Allied Bombers Strike Japan Key Base Near Hankow
Allied air forces hit Hankow and surrounding bases along the Yangtze, drawing heavy fires and fires at storage tanks and wharves. Japanese planes reportedly shot down. allied raids on Hankow, Nanchang, and Canton claim several dozen enemy aircraft. A Chinese theater spokesperson notes a fresh Japanese push from Nanchang toward the Hunan railway, with two 1000-man columns seen near the Nan’s west bank.
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Hankow Ince
Hankow
Wangie River
Hang Kow
Nanchang
Canton
Hunan
Yutun
Kan River
Changzhu
Changchu
Fengchang
Nan
Promoters Target Cleveland Newspapers for Local Bingo Promos
A Lorain county motion calls on the sheriff and law enforcement to stop all bingo and organized gambling within Lorain county units. The resolution argues bingo promotions are advertised in Cleveland papers and promote illegal gambling under state law.
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Cleveland
Home Village
Lorain County
Father Of Elyria Men Dies In Texas
Arthur Lafayette Agate, father of Elyria men, died in Eastland Texas after a long residence there since 1913. He was a Mason and Shriner, survived by his wife Elizabeth and three sons Harald, Robert and Arthur, a sister Mabel Hines of Waterford, and other relatives. He had been a local dentist locally before moving to Texas.
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Isreld
Agate
Arthur Lafayette Agate
Fastland
Tessem
Texas
Eastland
Elizabeth
Hire
Harald
Robert
Arthur
Mabel Hines
Waterkx
Tad
Hutmad ES
Indictments and cases heard by the Lorain grand jury
A series of indictments were returned including a youth suspected in a May 1 shooting of a New York Central railroad engineer and possible commitment to a state hospital if mental incompetence is found. Traffic felonies and robberies were listed with defendants from Cleveland Elyria Lorain and Oberlin, including two women killed in a Lake road crash and a $1,000 robbery case in South Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Wickens
Common Pleas Court
Massillon State Hospital
Lima Mate Hospital
Aga Willis Jackson
Cleveland
Lake Road
Sheffield Lake
Oliver Pearsall
Elyria
Avon Lake
Arnold Dietzick
Oak Marter
Lester Lattiz
Ely
Justice of the Peace
H. C. Cumming
Fente
Belden
Dario Valerian
Emil Ruth
South Amherst
Ivan Fiedler
Elsria
Thomas Jones
Walter Thomason
Fiere
George Alexander
Aquor
Lester Romier
Gracd Jarceny
Jack Hradley
Oberlin
Anthony Voll Elyria
Grey
Loren Flanders
Lorain
Austin Flanders
Lavais
William Whalen
Howard Breckenridge
Fredy Robinson
D. A. Cook
Crand
Death Notices from Elyria Area Include Knittle Ford and Austin
A series of death notices and funeral details from Elyria area papers report the passing of George Knittle of Lorain County aged about 70, with funeral services set for Saturday at 2:30 PM. Jacob Quigley Ford’s rites are planned for 2:30 PM at L. D. Gerber Funeral Home in Wakeman with interment in Wakeman Cemetery. Lee Hoy Austin, 70, died at his Elyria home Wednesday evening after a brief illness, funeral arrangements through Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with services at 2 PM Saturday and burial in Rideelaws Cemetery. Survivors and associations noted include Knittle’s wife Mary and son Mitchell, Ford’s family, and Austin’s sister Mrs. John D. B. of Elyria. Knittle was a member of Mickory Tree Grange Amherst and Lorain County and State Penonal Granger, and attended South Ridge Evangelical Church. Austin was a Nat ional Tube Company time clerk for 27 years and a Mason.
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Amuenst
Ceurgenittle
Pinsard
Elyria
Mr. Knittle
Vermil
Jon Fontulip
Mary Huth
Lorain County
Mickory Tree Grange
Amherst
Alo
South
Ridee Evangelical Church
Mary
Marlon
Mitchell
Keesler Field
van Brothers
Charles Sfittenanga
Henry
Heriaville
Lato
A. E. Mew Vey
South Issex Evangelical Church
Tord
Wakeman
Jacob Quigley Ford
L. D. Gerber
William Smith
Oberfis
Wakeman Cemetery
Roy Austin Lee Hoy Austin
Fifteenth Street
Sheffield Township
National Tube Company
Austin
King Solomon Masonic Lanse
A.net Hartwell
Compton
Caliifornia
John DB
Sudro Curtis Funeral
Ralph Eitan
Christian Science Service
Rideelaws Cemetery
Divorce Granted In Mishel J OLeary V Flita Bay Case
Court records show Mishel J OLeary filed for divorce against Flita Bay. Judge D A Cook from Willard awarded custody of their child and related costs were addressed.
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Mishel J. Oleary
Flita Bay Clse
D. A. Cook
Willard
RUMBER Report on Submarine Actions in Arctic Waters
An Anglo American convoy in the Barents Sea suffered losses as submarines attacked. Two ships were torpedoed causing heavy damage while a German transport was damaged in the Barents Sea and the Gulf of Finland. Officials noted the battleship Tipitz, over 49,000 tons, departed a Norwegian harbor with air cruisers aboard.
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Sunvoy
Murmans
Midatekt Ecsimunique
Barents
Barents Sea
Gulf of Finland
London
Broith
Tapits
Trendne
Mermansk
Westroyers
Ter” Oan
Lunin
Tirpitz
Megan Fjords
Srrived
Admiralty
United States Extends Recognition to Free French Forces
The United States announced formal recognition of the Free French, appointing military and naval representatives to work with General Charles de Gaulle in London. Admiral Harold Stark and Brig. Gen. Charles Latte will represent the U S government, expanding cooperation to aid wartime efforts.
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Washington
United States
Renault
London
Sar
Harold Ht. Stark
America
Charles Latte
Atal
Aroys Ruropeats
Blale Department
Frre Frenehs
Free Frenchs
Uns
Charles DeGautieut i
Secret Debate In Commons On The Shipping Situation
London July 9 a House of Commons debate on the shipping situation will be held in secret Sir Stafford Cripps announced at the opening of today's session The debate is to be held on the third day of the next series of parliamentary sittings He said a frank review of shipping losses and construction would be given though the topic remains grave and kept secret
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London
House of Commons
Stafford Cripps
Cripps
Winston] Churchill
Britain
Crigis
First Aid Class Well Attended in Elyria Township
Approximately four men and some attended the opening session of a first aid class in Elyria Township as part of Civilian Defense training at North Elyria Grange Hall. Enrollment continues next Tuesday evening at the same hall with a 7 30 pm business meeting and an 8 pm first aid class.
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North Elyria Grannt Hall
Elyria Township
North Elyria Grange Hall
Ciswan Defense
American Subs Sink Five Japanese Destroyers in Aleutians
American submarines exploited severe weather in the Aleutian Islands to enter Japanese harbors and torpedo five destroyers, boosting the wartime tally of ships sunk or damaged. A naval communique notes multiple torpedo strikes near Kiska and Attu as weather hindered broader attacks, with 74 Japanese ships sunk or damaged by submarines to date.
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Washington
Meutian
Islsinds
Toupee
de Meyers
Emscape
Aleutians
Kiska
Irim
Aleutian Ilands
Aipka
Apatiu
Roosevelt
Pacific War Council
Pacific
Sunday Morning Worship and Church Notices
Sunday service at Jocal Methodist led by Rev. A H Butler of Mansfeld District drew a good crowd. Board meeting and fellowship supper set for Tuesday evening. Youth group meets July 7 in church parlors. Progressive Club hosts July 9 at Roy Rhene home in Brownhelm. Junior choir performed two numbers with Mrs. Prindle at piano. Sunday school session led by Mrs. Duking Haraish. rides to Fitchville planned for Baldwin relatives. Mrs. Pearl Hibbard returned to Baldwin home.
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Roy Rhene
Brownhelm
William Prindte
Duking Haraish
Baldwin
Fitchville
Pearl Hibbard
Thomas Baldwin
Missitdluppl
New Arston Field
Mouton
Tex
Mississippi
Elyria Fair Rent Board Dissolved by Mayor Petra
Mayor Joseph Q. Petra announced the dissolution of the Elyria fair rent board and said records would go to Albert Ford, appointed federal rent director for Lorain County at 4600 dollars annually. Ford’s appointment follows Office of Price Administration guidance to place the area under federal rent control effective July 4. Members Ralph Young, Matt Dickinson, Frank Catt, Garry Clark, and Sherman Wenberry served the board which aided amicable landlord tenant adjustments. The federal order sets rents to July 4 levels unless capital improvements exist. Board members faced many inquiries about rent control but could not provide firm details until a central rent authority began operating. Petra said he discussed the setup with U B A officials in Cleveland and was told the area could be ready in two weeks.
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Joseph Q. Petra
Elyria Fair
Albert Ford Ti Lastain
Lotaly County
Bette
Office of Price Administration
Ford
Ralph Young
Matt Dickinson
Frank Catt
Garry Clark
Sherman Wenberry
Perry
Bes Maaimume
Fotch
Informa
la Intiates
Petro
Cleveland
Bere
925
Busy Week Ahead For Y M G A Boys
Fragmented OCR item outlines market sales and notices with vegetable prices including beans cabbage cucumbers lettuce squash and tomatoes plus a public sale of personal property belonging to Aaron C Maurer with livestock and farm equipment listed. It notes auction details and executrix information, amid garbled text.
Household sale outlines weekly activities for Ely youth groups
In the coming week Ely boys and various clubs plan a series of hikes and trips. Activities include bicycle hikes to LaGrange Amherst quarries and Lorain Coast, a bird hike, an overnight hike to a cabin, and swimming outings. A separate account notes a fishing trip near Port Williams with mishap mentions.
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Ely Tia
Actioi
LaGrange
Hesele Club
Amherst Herne
Lorain Coast Guan
Michigan
Nashlights
Coldwater
Mich
Stepnans
Port Williams
Fir
John Weber
River Near
Sale Notice for Household Items and Furnishings
Public sale on Saturday July 11 1942 at 1 00 p m lists rooted rear suet 2 Lirary tab Jones dining term set chairs stands benkcare desk lamps curtains pillows drapes vanity drop table drop seat table and stove washing machine and other small articles. Sale conducted by Cath.
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Benkcare
Buried Weeds Sting Badgered Catch in Creek Bend
A garbled line describes a rough fishing mishap where a man wrestles weeds and nets a tin black bass. A fish weighs five and one half pounds named Zeke is mentioned in the distorted report.
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Nothais
Zeke
Auction Sales Furnishings at Voglers on Buckeye Street
Household goods to be sold including washer set, tables and chairs, cabinets, heater, gas range, buffet, rug, vacuum, davenports, beds, chest, Victrola, ice box, chairs, iron, refrigerator, piano and more. Terms cash. All property at buyers risk. Robert Barclay owner. Walker Auctioneer Elyria. Phone 6663. Clerk Stevin Xlinect.
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Voglers
Buckeye Street
Cortez
Stewart Warner Electric
Nation Watch
Rizk
Inventory of Auto Tires Distribution Under OPA Report
The Office of Price Administration allocates ration aid forms for auto tires this week. Elyria Chamber report notes retailers must issue forms to customers by January 13, with supply targeting retail and wholesale outlets to control tire distribution.
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Office of Price Administration
Elytia Chamber of Commerce
Jat
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Japan
Walter's
East Ave
Kumber
Jospins
Edith Mae
Halled Carter
Edith MacHat
Shoppe
Middle Avenue
Rumber
Page Ore
G. J. O'Connor
Commons
Reublin Bros
Lewell
Little
Welch
Martha Breck
Richelieu
Baby Stuart
Rail
Vincent
Sarah Aricock
Artain
Northampton
England
Elyria Fair Rent Board
Y.M.G.A
Dna Gotkinn
UL Moby
Eatthives
Ieee Atnstay Horat
Ted Ley
Orseaz
Ad Boyriane
Torta Aeuy
Wikat
Letiuce
Ate
Aaron C. Maurer
Milen
Cath
Aaron C
Maurer Executrix
Walter Leber
Auet
Atrure
Leveser
Enne Tannery
Soran
Lee
Kipten
ecmmin_ Wi
Brune Butinn
Erty Gz
Clare Erga
Noulth Medgny
Irshora
Shenay
Vita
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
Kaplan's
Broad Street
Warrime
Porc Chase
Haserodt
Eleanore L. Brandau
Wlarager
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