Wartime family notices recall Elyria servicemen
The missives list sons and relatives of Elyria residents serving in the armed forces. Albert Bliss, listed as 4th Marine Recruit Battalion at Parris Island, and Henry Walter are named. William Vargo earns technical sergeant in the 43rd Division with Guadalcanal through Luzon, receiving the Combat Infantry Badge. Private First Class Philip Line and Technician Fourth Grade Khewis Wo Dial also serve with RAF engineer units, earning Meritorious Service accolades. The notices recount addresses, kin, and forthcoming postings, with ties to Oberlin, Elyria High School, and local households.
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G. Bliss
R. DL Ro
West River Road
Elyria
Oberlin
Albert
Pet
Albert G
Bliiss
4Th Marine
Recrut
Parris Island
South Carolina
Burr Burton
Sien
Guadalcanal
Solomons
NewsGuinea
Kitely
Pon Luzon
Varge
Elyria High
Andy
Lay
Wean
Okinawa
Slikkes
Die Divisjon
Slikes
Saat Unier
New Avaland
Khewis Wo
Philip Line
RAF
Army
Saipan
Reokyus
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28Th Airtel
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A garbled text passage recalls veterans and battles from World War II and World War II era events. It lists ships, units, and decorations while mentioning the OSS, Canteen, and chaplains. the fragmentary wording reflects OCR damage and jumbled phrases from a historical newspaper page.
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Westers
Erie Sea War
Candidate's invitation to consider running for office
An individual invites consideration of candidacy, seeking support and outlining the path to ballot inclusion. The note emphasizes willingness to engage with voters and discuss qualifications, goals, and community impact.
Debated aunt Nan opines veer off the record
Fragmentary notes allege Aunt Nan’s views on O8H spark debate about a laundering scheme tied to a sponsor. The piece hints at confusion, distrust, and a public sense of danger among readers while mentioning a rumored laundry service and a mother’s role.
Truck Driver And Two Soldiers Injured In Crash
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a truck driven by Joseph R. McGinnis of Cleveland crashed into a safety zone, injuring the driver and two soldiers from Harrisburg. McGinnis was pinned an hour and a half before rescue. He and Private Edward Gray of Pittsburgh and Private Kenneth Jasper of Columbus were hospitalized with contusions and other injuries.
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Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Joseph R. McGinnis
Cleveland
McGinnis
Railways
Edward Gray
Kenneth Jasper
Columbus
Gray
Jasper
4 H News Now Rindgeville Picnic Plans Discussed
4 H club meetings at Edna Gerhart and Parathea Mack homes on July 17 and 25 with all members present. Patricia Osbard Vice President led roll calls and discussions on picnic plans and a style review. Reports from committees noted.
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Nowth Rindgeville
Sunny Sues Club
Edna Gerhart
Rhea Shields
Ridge Jolly Workers
Parathea Mack
Patricia Osbard
Pledge Significance At 4-H Club Event Recalled
A fragmented note recalls a 4-H Club pledge moment during a recreation period. It mentions electric shock and a clover symbol, a word played and refreshments served by the hostess, ending with the afters hoon.
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Uncle Sam
Henry Dd Walter
William Vargo
Paul Vargo
West Avenue
Infantioy Avision
Luzon
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EE Hamberger
Sen
Menaiel
George Tramsberger
Tos Gree
Onite Bomed Shhut
Tatean’ Bist
Bar
Leste
Cauerines
Pie Eipsberger
Cyl
Nurmain Abookire
Pou Maddis
Third Armored Division
Tee
London
Continental
Kingdom
Ree
Cpl Abaokire
Bath
Edburgh
Glasgaiw
Middle Avenue
Plany
New York
Cunmier
Becemd
Gageborn Berg
Bermoof
Mexico
Middsaad
Ted Theatre
Oposten
Dabber
Harpes Pacceld Coes Tates
Chayta
OSS
Sicily
Pert Chapel
Hesenati
Pires
Lothars
United State
Bros Deen
Neil Gates
Ube
Ghotda
New York Post
Fier Presbyteria
Laswasburg
Lars Portinion
Daniel A
Poling
Ronaldo, Dunn
L. Anthony Kellogg
Iffed Force Main
Water
Ing
Manent
Glory
Prremigy
Vian
Muir
Nan
Andreas Scr
Ce Fae Renny
Worthincron
Fenweve
Penney's
Children’s Sun Suits
Beach
Jerma
Dick Russell
Mer
Broad Street
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