Man Falls From Roof, Amherst Worker Dies
Edwin J. Van Niel, 49 feet above ground at Ridge Tool Co plant on Clark Street, died at Elyria Memorial Hospital from a fractured skull after falling from a roof. He leaves a widow and six children, plus seven sisters and two brothers. Nabakowski Roofing Co said the accident is the first fatal for the firm. Funeral services are planned Saturday in Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin J. van Niel
Nabakowski
VanNields
Bues
Leonard
Robert
Henna
Joan
Martiss
Wayne
Theo
Clarence
U. S
Atmy
Howard
Step 19
Midge Toad
Loretta Varmel
Joseph Nea
Frank Dorinski
Ste 47
Lersin Rord
Jack Lame
Mix Josephine Beane
Woodrow Claus
Lorain
Nerval Hammincer
Agen
Amherst
Grand jury orders halt to bingo in Loran county
The grand jury issued a sweeping order to stop bingo and similar gambling in Loran county. Sheriff Cat R. Fineransaid two benefit games planned for Sheffield Late were halted. He coordinated with police and hall officials to prevent any further bingo activities. The inquiry focused on funds raised by such games and the roles of local organizations in offering and profiting from them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran
Cat R. Fineran
Sheffield
Sidstead
Nea
Cil
Tan Ueferse
Shevitt Finegan Forest
Ortahirad
Outer Foressty
En Dare F
Weather notes and market brief from the day
The report notes showers in parts of the day with central regions affected tonight. Central weather outlook calls for continued showers this evening. Market context appears on page THO with pound value updates and related items.
Elyria Retailers Rally For War Bonds July Drive
Elyria campaign toward a $20009 goal for War Bond and War Stamp sales in July reached two thirds as of today with 125725 total reported by the chamber of commerce merchants division. Special booths in 12 stores, 150 volunteer women workers and salesmen contributed to the effort. A July 17 American Heroes Day will showcase a fresh push as retailers nationwide join in tribute to service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Flyrna Chamber of Commerce Merchants
Wharze
Adozeni
Indictments Return Spark Lorain Murder Case Probe
The grand jury returned a first degree murder indictment against Frank Nalburg in the 1930 bludgeon death of Mrs. Mary Wallace of Lorain, mother of four, whose body was found in February 1938 after a marital dispute. Nalburg has been missing since. Prosecutor Wickens said the panel sought further aid to locate Nalburg. The three day session also yielded two more indictments and referrals for further sun sattration on alleged frauds involving coin machines.
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Brok
Mary Wallace
Lorain
Frank Nalberp
Wallace
Arthur Wallace
Nalburg
Fouud
Nasberg
William G. Wickens
Nisberg
Lorain Cluts
En William Wmetntize
William G Wickens
Donald Kiateer
Elyria Youth
Lorain County Boards Hire Teachers and Notice Leaves
Two Lorain County school boards hired two new teachers and granted a leave of absence to Harold Welker a fifth seventh grade teacher for military service. Edith W Mertz and other staff were noted for recent positions while Grafton Township added Lucale Schmidt as a teacher at Fielden High School.
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Lorain County
Tracher
Fort Carlile Bard
Harold Welker
Berave
Helen King
King Ave
Edith W. Mertz
Mildred Erenue
Letair
Hame
Mes
Kelly
Mera Faught
Avin Scheol
Grafton Toarhup
Emlhyed
Mau Lucale Schmidt
T+ “gra
Fielden Hizh Rchenl
Seit Wat
Ban-Wallace
Strict Dog Quarantine Issued in Washington County
A damaged Washington County brief reports a strict dog quarantine issued in Marietta. The State Health Department in Columbus coordinates with local officials to determine if a dog exposure occurred and to assess the risk to residents.
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Washington County
Marietta
Washington
State Health Department
Columbue
Cordartig
Daring thieves lift two new cars in city thefts
Two new cars were stolen from J 7 Dall Motor Co on East Brides Street and Elyria City Motors Co on West Avenue. Police say an accomplice lured a patrol car away in a dramatic chase ending near Grafton as officers pursued a Buick four door and a 1942 Lincoln clan coupe. Investigators report entry via roof and first floor, with tires oil and license plates also taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 7. Dall Motor Co
East Brides Street
Elyria City Motors Co
West Avenue
Grafton
Dall
Elyriaity Motors Co
Wemue Zatske
Dicot
Sugar Ration Details For Canning In Elyria and Surrounds
The Elyria sugar rationing board announced that additional sugar may be secured for canning. Original allotments were 10 pounds per person per family, based on U S Department of Agriculture findings. average fruit per person is 40 quarts. Extra sugar can be obtained with affidavits filed at Elyria Savings and Trust Company to cover more than the standard allotment. Two pounds of sugar may be obtained in addition to regular allotment with No 7 sugar in the ration deck starting August 20. Traditional allotments for industrial users will be 73 percent of normal during the period, and additional allowances may be possible for September and October. Präsident
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Styria
Elyria
Elyria Savings and Trust
Ateracte
Uenerve
Actrow
Dbatk
RAF Attacks Wilhelmshaven Naval Base Raid Report
London reports a large RAF force estimated around 300 planes struck the Wilhelmshaven naval base in northwest Germany during the night, the first major raid since earlier June operations. Three RAF aircraft were downed and damage focused on the Weser estuary area east of Wilhelmshaven, with targets including shipyards and submarine facilities.
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London
Royal Air Force
Germany
North Sea
Wilhelmhaven
Air Ministry
Bremen
Berlin
Weser
Wilhelmshaven
Royal “Air Force
Netherlands
Emden
United States Army Air Corps
Holland
Elyrian Appointed Chief Counsel For Rental Area
Rebert Vane demark named chief counsel for the Strain-Estia fence rental area by the Office of Price Act. The Cleveland appointee will start July 1 and report to the federal rent office, assisting Vandemark and other officials in rent enforcement and legal duties.
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Elyrian
Rebert Vanedemark
Wealaitemass
Office of Price Act
Timsraten
Cleveland
Vandemark
Damts C. Gruvatt
G. FA
Manteark
Federal
Train
Eneher
Vahderark
Ates
Foundry Co to Build Addition at Elyza Forge Plant
Foundry Company plans an addition at the Elyza Forge facility, with construction to be contracted by the T4. Mure Company. The project includes concrete work and installation of a permanent fabric structure, expected to cut costs once completed.
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Fred
Elyza
Nailine
Packaten Tudor
Mure Co
Itune Co
Russian sub commander sinks Tirpitz with two torpedoes
Moscow reports Captain Sikulai Lunin of the Red fleet submarine sank the German battleship Tirpitz with two direct torpedoes while breaking through destroyer screens in the Barents Sea. The attack helped save a vital allied convoy bound for a mutin port, with German forces retreating toward the Norwegian Fjords. Lunin, famed for patrols and sinkings in the north, is described as daring and storied.
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Moscow
Ansee
Tirpite
Mas
Sikulai Lunin
Red Fleet
Tirpitz
Barents Sea
Arctic
Sizn
Lunin
Murmansk
Russia
Elyrian Barely Escapes Very Serious Injury
Elyrian Barely Escapes Very Serious Injury reports Margaresy Wricht 13 of T37 Gates Avenue narrowly avoiding severe harm after an unspecified incident. The fragmentary text provides few clear details beyond a dangerous moment and a suspect or context slit by garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyrian
Margaresy Wricht
Gates Avenue
Ibdaom
Three More Axis Ships Sunk Reported
Fragmentary wartime note reports three more Axis ships sunk near the Atlantic coast yesterday. OCR shows garbled place names and dates, with Dutch and Latin merchants among the scattered references.
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Axis
Germans Break Through Red Defenses Near Voronezh
Moscow dispatches report German forces breaking through Russian defenses west of Voronezh and pushing toward Svoboda, aiming to link Moscow to rail hubs via the Moscow Rosay Kuibyshev and Don lines. Front dispatches say 300+ tanks widening the Voronezh salient while Soviet counterattacks reclaim several villages northwest of Voronezh.
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Moscow
Voronezh
Svoboda
Moscow-Rosjay
Kuibyshev
Don
Esterdsy
Voronesh
Chucais
Russia
Stary Osko
Arey Organ
Red Star
Stary Oskol
Riscirns
Naria
War Summary of July conflict reports across fronts
Fragmented wartime bulletins claim RAF and WAFL air actions over North Sea and British raids in Africa, with Soviet tank movements near Perekop and River sectors. Pacific operations describe U.S. submarine activity against Japanese destroyers and supply lines. Overall details are garbled with unclear names and dates.
British air and ground actions near El Alamein reported
Dispatches describe Axis and Allied forces in the El Alamein area with British fighters and night raids. Reports say Imperial troops mass German tanks and transport toward the line, while Allied planes claim several enemy ships bombed and 15 enemy aircraft shot down in raids including Malta defenses.
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Aero Eno
el Alamei
Tvinal
Eltalaraeiay
Alexandria
3Taltz
Malta
Imperial
Alamein
Lorain Plant To Make Pipe For Oil Line
National Tube, Lorain Ohio, will manufacture large diameter steel pipe for a 550 mile petroleum line from Long View Texas to Salem Florida. The plant, part of B S Steel Corp subsidiary, will produce 24 inch diameter, 39 inch thick pipe at nearly three miles per day under a government directive.
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New York
Long View
Tex3
Salem I
Aneat
Nasional Tube
Lorain
Ohio
National Tube
B.S. Steel Corp
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Egypt
Tial Elder Army Guard
Justice Building
Jacmse Telephottit
Bellaire
Riymond Lucas
Powhatan
Imine
U.S
Kaiserdamn
Aire
Yank
Army
Acme
R.A.F
Naval Base
de Umntn Press
Red
WAFL
Withelshaven
Geretian
North Sea Naval Have
Yehin Tirpitz
Thie
Musguynne
Africa
Beratrei
Ike
Tmige
Pon Niver
Pash
TVET
Pacific
Hanhew
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