15 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1942
Page
1
Preliminary work underway to establish a high school preflight aeronautics course at Elyria High. Start planned for the new school year, with open enrollment first to juniors, then sophomores, then seniors, based on interest and eligibility. Students must have two years of math and one year of physics.
Elyria War Price and Rationing Board to release new bicycles to eligible adults under Order No 7. Applicants must prove a wartime occupation and need for transport due to limited public transit. Those who disposed of a bicycle April 2 may not qualify. Housing and school children are generally ineligible. Applications available at dealers or 45 Elvia Savings Trust Building. A review by the board panel will determine eligibility. SEW PLANT FOR WOOSTER announces Wooster site with job openings for men and women.
A damaged OCR fragment recounts Allied air action over an area with Japanese planes attacked and destroyed. It notes several aircraft destroyed or damaged, weather conditions hindering missions, and references ongoing combat near an allied position. The text is garbled but signals a significant air engagement with Allied success.
Seven new teachers were cons proxed by the Eaton Township and Avon boards of education last night. Eaton Township picks Mrs Roberta Hopp of Columbia Station for second grade and transfers Mrs Muby Fischbern to fifth and seventh grades. Mareld Reeching of Flat Rock is hired as science and mathematics at Eaton High School to replace Robert Burns who moves to Ashtabula. Marfa Janie G Tend ent resigns. Umplosed Mart Tine and Kh ntaneth Ro Amypoker join as elementary teachers at Columbia Township schools. Avon Board hires Neata Collins English History at Avon High, and Jeanette Skidmore English Latin to fill Miss Margaret Halpin’s resignation. Miss Skidmore a Baldwin Wallace graduate. Also Pegay Walt becomes part time at Avon.
Washington July 15 officials were expelled today to appeal directly to the commander of the French naval squadron at Alexandria to save the mine French save ships thereby acting independently of Vichy. The pro-German attitude of the Laval government at Paris was wasted as responsible for the threat of destruction over the battle, and the eight is in the Egyptian.
A garbled 1942-44 era notice notes questions about motor vehicle tax stamps and related payments. It references the post office and local authorities and suggests taxpayers seek clarification on stamped duties amid confusion.
A string of local court actions includes deputy commissioners accepting a $45 cash payment for damages to a county car after a Route 23 10 collision near Ki ya and Oberin. Carl E. Stewart of Corpus Christi Texas arranged the transfer. Separate cases: Lester Engel 24 fined $50 and costs for trespass. Willard Beebe 24 arrested on a warrant for criminal mischief and released. Frank Werte 21 jailed for failure to support his infant son. County awarded Sam Trideili a contract to clean and improve the Hatter ditch for $290, the only bid. Lorain incident civil action by Hulda Nehis against Ohio Industries Commission dismissed. Ray Clifford fined for careless driving near Middle Ridge Road and Route 24. Strikes in Crooksville involve potteries workers at A. E. Mull Star Stoneware. War news from Europe notes German and Russian actions.
Fragmented wartime account describes a June battle near strategic routes with Japanese forces facing American naval patrols. It notes ships sunk or damaged, carrier losses, and substantial air and sea casualties on both sides amid intense engagement and retribution.
Clerk of Courts H E Agate, air raid warden for the fourshoure, led efforts to fortify the old stone courthouse for an aerial strike. He requisitioned sand and pumps, while buckets were bought from LaGrange Wardware for 12, and a first aid kit was purchased at Tobin's drug store.
Two youths from a boys school fled Sunday from the Lancaster area. Joseph Klima, 62, awakened by a burglar alarm and his dog, found a ga r age intruder. One suspect surrendered after a brief pursuit. a second man remained at large as a pigeon was knocked from a garage window and one related injury reported.
Report describes Hullitt arrival in London with wartime dispatches. Mentions June dates, US air action, and naval movements near a German-occupied area. Observers note Surya bombers and American forces achieving temporary air superiority in the Midyaas sector.
Thomas Heakel, counsel for the House Naval Affairs committee, testified that a Washington firm of sales coordinators acted as agents for several government contractors. The group allegedly collected more than a standard month’s value in commissions over a period, drawing scrutiny.
Washington, D. C. officials declared today that production of 5000 tons of substitute rubber beyond the government program is possible by end of 1943. The figure would add about 34,090,000 tires, derived from by products of flexor-a and a quick butadiene program. Hearing on the matter was held before the mining subcommittee with witnesses including Jenaines Randolph.
Fire damaged a residence at Farl Court reportedly causing significant smoke and heat. Neighbors assisted in evacuation as local fire crews worked to contain the blaze and secure the scene. No injuries were reported, but investigators began examining the extent of damages and cause.
Fragmented text describes a heated discussion at a state gathering about statutes and legal patterns. References to names and places are unclear, with mentions of a court or senate context and a focus on the legality of a transition. The passage hints at procedural issues and potential challenges.
The Otia Supreme court denied an injunction sought by George N Valleman a county taxpayer to halt village revenue from a mortgage issue used to finance a municipal generating plant. The court found the taxpayer estopped from challenging mere irregularities in financing bonds and affirmed lower court rulings.
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld Secretary of State Swiney’s ruling barring the Communist party from placing candidates on the state ballot this year. The court said the party failed to follow required procedures and did not file the notice of appeal within the statutory period, effectively blocking a November ballot bid.
A night blooming cereus at Mrs Rush's Hamilton Street home drew crowds last night as the plant bloomed for the first time this season. Residents reported the bloom began to form around sunset and peaked near midnight, marking the first bloom Mrs Rush has seen for this plant.
Selective service registrants who received Questionnaires were asked to return them immediately by the Elyria board. A volunteer on July 3 inadvertently handled a few questionnaires before stamping due dates. All questionnaires mailed July 1 were the last dated for the February registration.
Fremont Ohio July 15 Uy R Pentias a bone surgeon and friend of the late President Rutherford Te Hazes died today after a short illness. He served on the Methodist church board in Fremont. He was father in law of Gen James BON Weaver who was believed captured in the Philippines. He lies at Columbus, Ga. and another daughter Mrs Haswell Anderey lives at Portmouth. Funeral services call to eld Friday.
A garbled notice seeks the current address of Henry Maria Drew formerly at 682 Cerriand Street. The board lists a Newark Delaware dateline and asks for updated contact details as the case appears to involve a draft proceeding.
London, Jan 1 The RAF conducted three sorties over northern France delivering heavy explosions along the invasion coast. Bombardment focused on targets near the coast and the area around Calais and Boulogne as Allied air forces maintained pressure ahead of ground operations.
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