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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1942
Page
15
A teen named Jaberer confessed to killing his roommate following a dispute at a residence near Charlotte. Police report he used a firearm borrowed from a friend and fled the scene after the shooting. He was taken into custody and faces charges in connection with the death.
A measure to allow troops and overseas service members in the continental United States to vote in congressional elections faces a Senate test. Rep. Vorys accuses southern representatives of delaying a civil rights oriented voting provision to hinder Black voters, while controversy erupts around election logistics and alleged misconduct near a track site amid broader political tension.
Newark July 7 the County Fair was canceled by the fair board. The annual fair, set for September 3 to 3, was called off amid unspecified reasons. B C Colburn, secretary, announced the cancellation and provided no further details.
An editorial critique of Secretary Hull's wartime address criticizes its timing and clarity. The piece praises his intellect and aims but says it lacked concrete plans for postwar production and immediate war effort, leaving readers seeking firmer guidance and renewed morale.
Sgt Tech Hon Noster is spending furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs J T Noster at 318 West Fifteenth Street He is with Co C 57 QM Rest Dates Training Center Indiana Cant Word lists new address for Pet Walter Sport Hareski of West 13th Street inducted in service June Routing Paul 3 Barracks 71 Army Navy Salt Lake City Utah
Robert W. Heingartner a former United States consul will reside in Oberlin after purchasing the home of Prof and Mrs Yon Motrivon at 143 Forest Street. He leaves Canada for the United States and will join his daughter who attends University of Wisconsin. The article notes his career in consular service and mentions local community events and races connected to Oberlin.
Fifteen boys aged eight to eleven from Elyria YMCA signed for an overnight at the Finds try cabin on Manda. Listed are George Wilma, Jat Reon, Richard Holliday, Joe Schur West, Boyd Cameron, Ren Ha Donald Dwlray, Gerald Richard La, Richard Pesker, Ronald Holting, Kenny West and Jim Payne. Other activities this week include an educational trip Tuesday and bar events nearby.
The Rev G Paul Stowell will occupy Fiat Congregational church pulpit Sunday in Aurora while the pastor is away on vacation. He is pastor of the New England Congregational church in Aurora and a graduate of Oberlin Theological, previously ordained at Dutchess church in Cleveland. He will arrive in Elyria Saturday afternoon and stay with local host families.
Oberlin district draft board lists volunteers for army service. William Lich of Oberlin enlisted and is assigned to Fort Benjamin Harrison Missouri. Also enlisted are William Farquhar of 214 Sk Street and Howard Barnhardt of Amherst among others.
In Oberlin and nearby areas four volunteers join the Coast Guard Reserves as part of the district's July quota. Inductees include Robert Bungard of North Prospect Street, George Ludlam of Kipton, Robert J. Oney of Wellington, and Richard O Degfall of Amherst. Friends and relatives gather at the draft board office next Tuesday at eight AM to honor the inductees amid broader draft activity and rising transport needs.
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