Fighting In Burma Slowed By Monsoon Rains
Monsoon rains flooded countryside up to a man's waist slowing operations in Burma. Chinese probes along the Sittang river bend clashed with Japanese forces as patrols moved east toward the Shan Hills from Thazi. Three villages near Pegu reported cleared of the enemy while Air Command strafed positions southeast of Pegu and near the Sittang bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galcutta
Burma
Southeast Asia Command
Sittang River
Theshan Hills
Thazi
Mandalay
Thaungy
Two-Building Plan as Freeses Raze Cedar Street Home
Building inspector Hart Dickason reports a permit to Elizabeth and Edith Freese for razing their Cedar Street dwelling and constructing a new Washington Avenue home using cedar from the old site. The plan features a 34 by 24 foot two story main block with a 25 by 9 14 foot single story wing, built by James C. Scott. estimated cost ten dollars. A car ride incident and a railway stop during a boys’ fight are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Dickason
Elizabeth
Edith Freese
Cedar Street
Washington Avenue
Washington
Dickason
Washington Avenue House
James C. Scott
Service Visitors At Ration Board
Members of the armed forces visiting the Elyria War Price and Rationing Board on Friday listed leaves and furloughs. Names include Pvt. Victet F. Stewart 38 days, Pvt. Robert A. Vonburgh 30 days, Edward J. Novak 8 days, Spt. Lenny A. Diewald 18 days, Pfe. Harold C. Causby 19 days, Charles V. Hylen 6 days, M/Sgt. Leo R. Meyer Jr. 15 days, Ensign Henry Jorgensen 30 days, Pie. Theodore P. Fillman 11 days, A/C Kenneth Crawford 20 days, Pfe. John K. Buth 19 days, Pvt Denis W. Crago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria War Price and Rationing Board
Victet F. Stewart
Army
Marseilles Avenue
Robert A. Vonburgh
Broad Street
Edward J. Novak
Q. M. 3c
Navy
Erle Street
Spt
Lenny A. Diewald
Abbe Road
Pfe
Harold C. Causby
Sixteenth Street
Charles V. Hylen
S. Tfc
Homer Street
Leo R. Meyer, Jr
West Avenue
Ensign Henry Jorgensen
Merchant Marines
Adelbert Street
Pie
Theodore P. Fillman
Huron Street
Kenneth Crawford
East Avenue
Dasa
John K. Buth
East River Street
Denis W. Crago
Mechame Street
Gratton
Burton Seeks renomination to the U S Senate
Senator Harold Burton virtually announced his candidacy for re nomination and re election to the U S Senate. He expressed pride in his war service and urged a united postwar campaign to recover ground lost in the last election. He noted no opposition and called for timely action on postwar issues. Meanwhile reports from Admiral Halsey described the Mighty Third Fleet approaching northern Honshu and southern Hokkaido with strikes on Kamaishi and air operations against the Japanese mainland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harold ¥. Burton
U. S. Senate
Ohio
Senate
William F. Halsey
Halsey
Tokyo
Honshu
Hokkaido
Kamaishi
United States
Jurist Refuses to Testify in His Own Defense
Washington A House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Judge Albert Johnson of Pennsylvania ended abruptly when the 72 year old jurist refused to resume testimony. After a closed session with Johnson’s attorney, public proceedings resumed with the attorney stating there was nothing more to say. Subcommittee Chairman Estes Kefauver acknowledged the refusal and said there was no action the panel could take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Judicciary
Albert Johnson
Pennsylvania
Johnson
Two Elyrians Meet On Luzon
Mia reports that John Ryan and Lt. Donald Smith, both Elyrians, recently spent an afternoon together on Luzon in the Philippines. They are with the Fifth Air Force and stationed about a mile apart. Smith is a navigator overseas six months. Ryan, a ground crew member, has been on Luzon three months. Ryan is a newer wartime appointee. a resignation becomes effective tomorrow, reducing the department to 31 members, two less than the 33 authorized by city ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutzon
Philippines
Mia
John Ryan
Cpl
John F. Ryan
Donald
Jack) Smith
Fifth Air Force
Smith
Cpl. Ryan
Lon Luzon
W. N. Bates
Lorain
Department
Ohio Legion Convention Cancelled and Ballot Elections Planned
The Ohio Department Legion annual convention is canceled following Defense Transportation requests. State officers will be elected by sealed ballots sent to Columbus from posts across Ohio, with Elyria Post slated for five votes. Eleven districts exist, Elyria in the fifth. The vice commander, Harry Eaton of Ashland, will speak at the Little Convention, and plans to restate war trophies are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Department
Office of Defense Transportation
Waa
Columbus
Ohio
Elyria
Legion
Harry Eaton
Ashland
Elven Oedly
Wis
Airmen Seen From Hakodate To Tokio In New War Sky
Readers glimpse a dramatic description of air forces striking Hakodate and Tokyo. The narrative contrasts misty peaks with modern sunken-engined planes and crews, highlighting the transformative reach of aerial warfare across Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Hokkaidu
Hakodate
Tokio Brea
Abe
Deaths and Obituaries From Lorain and Nearby Towns
Multiple death notices for Mrs M M Chapman Mrs Kate Wilcoxson Mrs A L Coffin La Rocque J Claude S Nichols list ages birthplaces residences and survivors. Funeral details and burial locations provided for each, including Lorain Clyde area ties.
Court actions and notices from Lorain County docket
A stream of courthouse notices includes a personal injury suit by Margaret Krupko against Sol Rauies for 10 dollars after a morning 1943 auto collision on Like Avenue near Western Automatic Machine and Screw Co. Several divorces are granted, others filed, and a tax exemption approval for South Amherst American Legion property valued at 34,000. Deputy Ruth Swanson appointed. resignation vacancy noted. a 10 year old boy bitten by a dog on West Ridge Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Krupko
Bath Street
Sol Rauies
Furnace Street
Like Avenue
Western Automatic Machine and Screw Co
Petitton
Petltion
Frank Ayres
South
Glen Lamareaux
Henry Palles
West Ridge Road
Markets Report Mixed as Grain Prices Rise
Market notes show grain prices fluctuating with modest gains in wheat and corn. Investors monitor futures, with traders citing harvest variability and weather risks shaping near term directions.
Traffic mishaps reported in city Police note several minor and major collisions
A series of reported incidents listed поврежденные bumpers and minor injuries. Frank Rozane of 988 West River collided with a Heldmyer Hardware Co truck driven by Eugene Troup on Foster avenue. David Kirk, 12, of 1291 East Avenue, injured a finger after walking into a car driven by Frederick Miller on East Avenue near No 1 Tire station. Others include two cars on Broad Street at Court and a city bus collision with a motorcyclist who fled. Police report details vary and include fender damage and curbward impacts involving Lucille Bolger and Mrs HL Ferriman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rozane
West River Street
Heldmyer Hardware Co
Eugene Troup
Foster Avenue
David Kirk
East Avenue
Frederick Miller
Miller
P. J. Mitchell
Claude Kelly
Spruce Street
Broad Street
Court
Charles Spencer
Rene Ote
Broad Ftreet
Lucille Bolger
Carlisle Avenue
HL. Ferriman
Wellington
Dan Terlack
Hawthorne Street
Po- Vhee
Jenkins Rules On Gasoline Taxes
Columbus attorney general Hugh Jenkins ruled that townships are entitled to a share of gasoline taxes even when their territory lies within two or more cities. The opinion says no provision allows elimination of a township when all its area is within multiple cities, responding to a question from State Auditor Joseph T Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hugh
Jenkins
Joseph T Ferguson
Oberlin Local Notes and Tax Examiners Visit
Oberlin prepares for tax examiner H A Finnegan to help vendors finalise sales tax reports for first half of 1945 at People's Bank on July 23. Sunday service at First Baptist on July 15 features Rev. Vincent Wayland on Prophets Without Honor. Local residents announce summer travel, vacations, and family visits including Ohly, Steiner, Bradshaw, Davin, and Edna Schrick visiting relatives and taking cottages for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
H. A. Finnegan
People’s Bank
First Baptist Church
Vincent Wayland
Wilkins
New Hampshire
Li. E. Steiner
Bruce
Joan
Valais
New York
R. W. Bradshaw
Barbara
Camp Marienfeld
Chesham
Jerome Davin
East College Street
Patricia
Mt. Kisco
New Haven
Conn
Edna Schrick
Holland
Michigan
Mary Mallory
H House
Stella Dickerman
Lakeside
H. Ohly
Carlton H. Ohly
Chapel Fill
N.C
Amherst Extends Playground Hours Amid Summer Plans
Amherst announces extended hours for Recreation Field tours and summer activities led by Howard Nalley, with field open Tuesday to Thursday and courts in good shape for adults. Visitors from Board of Education and Board of Governors toured Cayanoga Falls to inspect layouts, while outdoor life groups prepare committees on grounds, rivers, law enforcement, and harbor. 900 black bats planted. 36,000 bluegills and 9,000 more black bats expected by Sunday as fish and reptile programs continue. Married couple Emma Reynolds and Fred Hoftman wed in St Ignace with plans to reside in Reynolds’ home. Hoffmanns manage National Tube Co. and nurses’ dining room duties. Women’s Benefit Association hosts meeting. outdoor July 30 dinner planned. tax examiner Finnegan to assist on sales tax reports due July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Nalley
Amherst Hoosier Club
Board of Education
Board of Governors
Booster Club
Cayanoga Falls
Oudoor Life Assauiation Sel
Willan Bode Fy
Hansra Nabey
Walter Berns
Emery Schulz
Arthur White
Michigan
Emma Reynolds
Milan Avenue
Fred Hoftman
Crownhall Avenue
Lutheran Church
St. Ignace
Mich
Braberg
Gan
Frederick Hoftman
Hoffman
Minnie Sutters
Schroeder
Wes
Louise Tortuy
Tae Perind Sal
Hoa Finnegan
Miller
Dy Park Avenue
Ad Wb
Dui
Yam Ote
Yin Mert
Birmtinghan
Toe Dustue Mere Chin
Jatin Nattyei Ees Wiamigtom
Red Cross yarn shipment ready for distribution in Amherst
Mrs Lydia Bacon announces Red Cross yarn for helpers sweaters mufflers and gloves has arrived and is ready for distribution. Anyone wishing to wait for this cause may obtain at her home or call 3444. Progressive Party Moderne Followers class of Brownhelm Congregational church hosts a progressive party July 18 at 8 30 p m at Mrs George Thourot home. Garden Club July meeting July 16 at Mrs G Aschenbachs home roll call Garden Difficulties and display of garden flowers. Hospital News Born to Mr and Mrs Edward Leonard RD 1 a daughter. No discharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Wilson
Lydia Bacon
A. C. Berg
Elyria Avenue
Red Cross Knitting of
Amherst
Red Cross
Brownhelm Congregational Church
George Thourot
Garden Club
Amherst Garden Club
G. Aschenbach
Maan Street
James Nich‘ols
Hospital News
Edward [Leonard
Oberlin News and Nearby Sports Schedule
Dr Paul B Sears new book This Is Our World reprinted in Armed Forces series for service members. Deserts on the March in same series last year. The Living Dante by Ernest Hatch Wilkins Oberlin College president appeared in IHatia June. Lorain Yepko team to play Oberlin Fourth of July. this Saturday at 8:15 PM Oberlin High School athletic field. Nor walk Stark Smilers to oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Paul B. Sears
Armed Forces
Ernest Hatch Wilkins
Oberlin College
Ihatia
Lorain
Yepko
Clerk Named For City Water Office
Service Director J. D. Faxon announced the resignation of Mrs. Blanch Longwell Rankin from the city water office and appointed Miss Martha Wales of 268 Harrison avenue to the vacancy at a salary of 95 dollars a month. Rankin had worked there about a year and recently married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Faxon
Blanch Longwell Rankin
Martha Wales
Harrison Avenue
Rankin
Navy Mothers Sell $36,900 in War Bonds Drive Summary
The Navy Mothers campaign reports $36,900 in War Bonds sales for the Seventh War Loan. About $18,000 came from the Amster Theatre Circuit operators of Capitol Rivell and Lincoln theatres. other bonds were sold by volunteers at the Capitol Theatre. Members named include Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Swiers, Mrs. Christman, Mrs. Keyer, Mrs. Mudge, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Ligotke, and Mrs. Banville. War Stamps were sold by Mrs. Bauer, Mrs. Hamlin, Mrs. Ott, Mrs. Wooster, and Mrs. Wrestling. Separately, Thomas Jones of 150 Huron Street was fined $5 and costs for intoxication after arrest on Broad Street. Apples are now Australia’s most important deciduous fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Harry W. Luethi
G Eric Ligotke
Brandston Avenue
Amster
Capitol
Rivell
Lincoln Theatres
Capitol Theatre
Simmons
Swiers
Christ Than
Keyer
Mudge
Logan
Ligotke
Banville
Bauer
Hamlin
Ott
Wooster
Wrestling
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Earl Westfall
Columbia Station
Worthington
Newton
N. C
North Newton
Cyril
T. Dalton
Larain Co
Ti Etyria
Sen. Burton
Sudro-Curtis
Elyria Bank
THE
Elyria Savings and Trust Company
Roa Correa
Luzon
Millie. M. Chapman
Milla M. Chapman
Treva Welch
Clarksfield
Helen Willamson
Cleveland
Lydia Jungren
East Bradenton
Fla
Lillian Willis
Detroit
William Bruce
Lorin Bruce
Painesville
Elmwood Cemetery
Kate Wilcoxson
Mentor
W. Burt Wilcoxson
A. L
Coffin
LA Rocque
A. L. (Coffin
Manny
Berthardher Birkiine
Middle Avenue
Webster
Mass
H. Foster Coffin
Lima
Kenneth
Donald Coffin
L. C. Miller
Peabody
Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home
Claude S. Nichols
Ida J. Nichols
Harvard Avenue
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Marathon
N.Y
Baptist Church of
Alfred H. Fink
Dorothy
D. A Cook
Mary Ryan
Lorin
George Cave
Loralm
Roland — McAllister
Sheffield Lake
Mansfeld
Geneva McDougal
LD. A. Cook
Macris
Edward Strickler
Common Pleas Court
Justice of the Peace
H. ©. Curolmings
Ruth Swanson
Roosevelt Avenue
S10
Jlanet Gibsei Lorain
Air Fine
Amy HR
Osborn
Oak St. Phona
Richard Hanmer
Walnut Street
Phont
Sgt. Ohly
Air Corps
Robert W. Ohly
Will
Lucy Roemer
City Water Office
Thomas Jones
Australia
Roy E. Hultz
Nichols Funeral Home
Ridgeville
Hahn
Lima Westinghouse
Ridgeville Riding Club
Red" Dent
Frank Florian
Hahn Manufacturing Co
Ashland Faultless Rubber Co
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