Navy to recruit women for shore jobs and more
The Navy plans to recruit women for shore duties and train up to ten thousand to fill roles now held by men, pending Roosevelt signature on a bill creating a women’s Naval Reserve Corps. The corps will prepare personnel for communications, supply, and support tasks, with sea duty as needed.
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Navy
Washington
Tesident Roosevelt
Congress
Women's Naval Reserve Corps
Women's Army
Aunctary Corps
Bury German Dead In Virginia With Military Honors
In Virginia the first enemy dead landed on American soil were buried at National Cemetery Hampton with full military honors. Army and Navy joined in the interment of German submarine crew members, after their destroyer engagement. Navy chaplains conducted services alongside an Army chaplain, with fire squads firing and taps played.
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National Cemetery
Hampton
Army
Navy
Atlante
Prohibits Crowds Near Defense Plants in Elyria
Police Chief Er Stankard enforced a city order barring gatherings within 300 yards of defense plants to stop tent shows and large assemblies near factories. The rule covers traveling shows picnics and other large crowds. Detective C E Parker was elected vice president of the Third District Fraternal Order of Values at a Columbus convention.
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Order of Police
Elyrian
Er. Stankard
Stankard
Sqn
C. £. Parker
Elyria
Vce
Order of Value
Columbus
Cuyahupa
Parker
C Esetine
Elyria Ledge
Atleyan
Chita
Ward
el Agite
Groveland
Dou
Robert J. Champion
Texst
Dale Mabry Ushasee
Florida
Arkand
Lea
Oan Street
Cember
Evanston
Greag
Brent
Thort
Mubbard
el i
Texas
Siddall
Diana
Tax bill debate highlights wartime revenue concerns
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau warns the tax plan must raise substantial revenue to cover soaring wartime costs. He compares U S tax financing to Britain and Canada, urging a strong, timely program rather than extended delays. He cites war expenditures pushing federal, state and local needs higher than current projections.
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House
Pering Corporation
Morgenthau
Britain
Canada
United States
Jury Delivers Innocent Verdict in Local Case
A jury returns a verdict of innocence in a local trial. The proceedings occurred this week, with the defendant Peter named in court records and the outcome noted by reporters, reflecting a clear acquittal after the trial.
Court House Notes and War News Crossed in Patchy Report
Fragmented report covers court actions in Lorain involving a personal injury case for 7300 dollars with a reverse car door collision. Vague wartime lines mention German actions near Don and prisoners as Russians advance, plus a separate guilty finding for Edwin Palwherde on a fire related charge.
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Voroneza Sad
den Jude
Anna Huthe
Columbus
Verna
Lorain
al Conkec
Death Notices From Griswold And Grafton Areas
Death records for Lillian Palmer of Griswold died after a lingering illness on Grinsoht road New Catha Da May 24, 4N0. Funeral services at Testor Funeral home with Rev J Irving Reese. Burial at Bem Bupternut Edge. Also notices for Henrie Podlich of Grafton died in St Petersburg Fla. Funeral at Rowell D Felten in Grafton Saturday at 12 00 pm with Rev Armin Schreeder officiating. Burial North term. Mrs Mary Rothgary of Lakewood died. survived by three children Leena Fatelle and Wilson. Services at St Clements Church Friday at 9 pm. burial North Ridgeville.
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Lelcian
Lillian
Delbert Palner Herbert Matnier
Abe Gh
Elyria
Corley
Griswold Roales
Sheater Seaver
King of Lathe Avenue
Testor Funeral
J. Irving Reese
Morth Olmat
Mon
Henrie
Etta Podlich
Grafton
St. Petersburg
Rowell D. Felten
Armin Schreeder
John
Mary
Mary A
Helle
Lakewood
Leena
Fatelle Tache
Wilson
Nichols and Sons
Madison Ave
St. Clements Church
North Ridgeville
Act To Hold Up Order Cancelling Ship Contracts
The record notes a government move to suspend or delay an order that would cancel existing ship contracts. Details are fragmentary, but the act signals a policy intervention aimed at preserving maritime trade and contract commitments amid unspecified tensions or disputes.
Ohio Scrap Salvage Program Underway
The State Salvage Committee inaugurated a massive salvage drive in Ohio led by chairman Robert O. Weibel. Officials hailed federal support and outlined plans to collect scrap from plants, mines, autos, and other sites to boost production and reduce waste.
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Ohio
Columdue
Duty SA
Peragy Fee Teatastetal Planta
Acu
State Salvage Gommittee
Robert O. Weibel
Igommittee
Pesderal Goverment
Chuy
Otto
SA Marine
Raizoid
Eleet New Head For Columbia Township School
The article reports the selection of a new head for Columbia Township School, noting the leadership transition and the involvement of local officials and educators from Wooster Kent State University and area teachers. It highlights stability goals and community expectations for the school’s future.
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Eleet New Head
Columbia Township
Rrite Colum' Soheel
Twat AG Kbe
Rebvera Perayst
Wovetes
Wooster
Kent State Univerasty
Garbled OCR Summary From An Old Newspaper Fragment
A distorted OCR fragment references multiple named entities and places in a jumbled form. The text appears to mix personal names and scattered terms without coherent events or dates. No clear actions or outcomes are discernible.
News of Our Boys in Service of Uncle Sam
A muddled wartime update lists service mentions and ranks for several locals. References to John Wyngerski Elyria, Joe Suth South Vinherst, and others hint at recruit statuses, furloughs, and postings at bases including Murray Thdee and Pendleton Field.
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Uncle Sam
John Wyngerski
Elyria
Joe Suth
South Vinherst Tac
Peeeland
Murray
Pet
Mitton
Tre Co
Freeland
Base Monthan
Fie
Anema
Pendleton Field
Hempoyee Et the Coon Co
Hay Fever Ready For Week End Presentation
Oberlin students present Coward comedy Hay Fever on Friday and Saturday nights July 21 and 25 at 8.00. Association members promote the show with hope for strong audiences as the week closes.
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Oberlin
Coward
Jong Bern
Jolly Stitchers 4-H Club Meeting Notes and Local Notices
The Jolly Stitchers 4-H club held a regular meeting at the Chiltrens hall. President Huse Mary Selmagts led the pledge and roll call, with members sharing favorite shades and working on handkerchief edging projects. Next meeting set for July 27. Local notices mention relatives visiting, upcoming weddings, vacations, and travel plans across Groveland and nearby towns, with several residents listed in brief personal updates.
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Jolly Suicies
Jolly Stichers
Ie Chiltrens
Busines
Dent
Huse Mary Selmagts
Girie
Federal Warrant for Three Men in New York
In New York on July 23 Commissioner Garrett H Cotter issued warrants for removal in Washington of William Griffin editor and publisher of The New York Enquirer Col Eugene Nelson Hance Army Reverse officer and Koward James Knyth Protestant War Veterans. An actation on charges of conspiracy to break down the morale of the armed forces. Griffin was reported to be at St Cares Hospital Manhattan. Warrants were given to U S marshals for service.
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New Yok
Garrett H. Cotter
Wittlamt
Snip Qiies
United States
Roosevelt Farley Feud Over New York Delegates Defense
A chaotic political feud erupts between President Roosevelt and James A. Farley over control of New York state delegates to the 1940 presidential convention. Farley seeks leverage through Attorney General John H. Hench’s backing, while opposing any move to replace Roosevelt with a different nominee, amid claims of party influence and strategic alignments.
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Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Wton
New York
John 2
Farley
Intonsustion Charge Over Signation Case At Chapel Street
An incident on Chapel Street led to a man being found with injuries and taken to Elytia Memorial hospital. He was later charged with offenses related to the incident, according to police reports from yesterday.
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Toem
Tur
Chapel Street
Elytia Memorial Hospital
Pions
Elevator Company Barred by Mistana Mile Meeting
The St the Sqeds Elevator Co faced a setback as a formal meeting in Mistana Mile led to a decision barring operations. Community representatives, including NaF FATE NEY and Tobtintony, pushed for reform and stricter oversight.
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