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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1945
Page
8
Readers are informed that U S forces are expected to remain in Bavaria, with authorities indicating occupation will be restricted to the region and not extend beyond. The briefing outlines strategic posture and future military expectations for the area.
London dispatch reports British and American forces pushing into German territory with plans to expand control beyond Bavaria. Notes Ninth and Third Armies advancing through the Ruhr and Rhineland including Magdeburg and Dueren and the Ruhr regions as German districts fall under Allied occupation. Officers suggest the American position in Germany may extend toward Frankfurt with Berlin awaiting radical change while occupation remains concentrated in the northwest sector.
American Legion Post No 12 members and guests heard a talk on the G I By law Rights during Ladies Night at the American Legion Home. Don Sheeppe of Warren outlined veterans hospital criticisms, urged vigilance, and promoted community responsibility for local Veterans Service Centers. Six of fifteen new members were inducted, with a birthday dinner preceding the meeting attended by about 150 people including World War II era veterans.
George Hart, 17, of Wellington, received probation to Juvenile Officer Carl Curtis under four suspended commitments for a Huntington crash on May 27. The court suspended his license during probation. Hart’s car collided with the Cooks’, killing Sos. Cook and injuring Mr. Cook. Auto tax stamps go on sale June 8 with $1 stamps required by July 3.
The forecast notes mostly cloudy skies with occasional light rain measures. Temperature patterns and wind details are summarized from the day’s United Press report, providing a concise view of Ohio weather conditions for readers today.
Commencement exercises for the 1945 Elyria High School class set for 7 30 pm at the Stadium. 895 diplomas will be awarded as Dr. De Moward Lowry of the College of Wooster delivers the address. The program includes a high school band concert, massed choruses, and presentations by school officials.
Dorothy J Skriletz led Elyria High School’s 1945 class as valedictorian with a perfect four year average. She received a gold medal from the Young Men's Club, a certificate from the City Club, a state scholarship, and a Bowling Green scholarship. Thirty-two seniors are listed as honor students including Jane Bakes Patricia Bauer Jacqueline Bell and others.
A Soviet controlled relay and Commons hints say Stalin agreed to meet Truman and Churchill. London considered as meeting place but UK reports suggest London may be ruled out with Leninan favoring next Big Three gathering. The report followed a Moscow broadcast excerpt.
Three Loreia County soldiers discharged announced by local center. Names include Sopa Monerree Portia M4 Oakwood Street Elypias Spu and Abraham, ROD. Rober A Bean listed among those discharged from Loreia, with Atterbury Sepaia View Center noted. Weather line appears garbled.
Riverside Homes Ferrera Public Housing project on West Avenue will be dedicated and Opey House will be held on Friday as announced today. A program has been planned with representatives from Washington DD and C. Charles B Canwrense, executive director of the Regional Office of Federal Public Housing in Cleveland, as the primary speaker. Local organizations will also be invited to participate in the event.
Fragmentary report states Elyrian's son was taken to Crile Hospital following a diving-related incident near Wellington. The account mentions Welport and a hospital transfer, with limited legible names and dates from the creased 1944 clipping.
Six students are named cheer leaders for the year at the school. The elected group includes Mat is Daxteramidi Douglas Ma Dik Grahams Gagegia Lee Duende Phila Reteaning and Barly Ware Buy Gtton Sumiets. They will serve as the school athletic council and assist with spirit events.
British want Cologne and Americans press for Frankfurt as final zone split in Western Germany. Ruhr Valley dispute over industrial assets could shape reparations. Allied Council ponders Berlin HQ as Reich capital rubble clears and housing aid office space rises. Continued on page 2.
The Welfare League launches a fundraising drive for a Riverside Community Center with a kickoff meeting attended by Mrs G Russel Hargate and others including Mrs Stanley Shaw and Dr J E Petress. Pledges are due by September 2 and a $1,000 goal is set for the Community Center fund.
Russian military sources reported four bodies recovered in Berlin with one matching Nazi descriptions. Teeth and characteristics were examined by Russian physicians who identified one as possibly Adolf Hitler though official confirmation awaited.
Regional OPA chief Birkett L. Williams warned of an anticipated severe sugar shortage as canning sugar allotments may be reduced. He noted only 82 percent of permit holders in the Ohio region applied for canning sugar last year, with many applicants already lacking food reserves and uncertain access to emergency supplies.
General MacArthur argues that a Japan invasion is essential to victory in the Pacific war. He outlines a stepped plan beginning with crippling strikes, followed by heavy bombardment and coastal assaults, aiming to force Japanese capitulation and secure Australia’s defense. He notes the Brisbane Line concept and stresses protecting New Guinea and northern Australia amid cautious casualty estimates.
A fragmentary casualty list from Elyria and vicinity reports injuries to Sgt Wathane Commling on Okinawa and several brothers and relatives in the military. It notes Welles Chomling, Lieut Dean Dickason, Miss Dickason, and Master Spirichard among those connected to cases. Other names include J Richard Baumhardt, George Rochas, Nick Rucnus, Joby Shockag, and Buddy Biddulph with details of wounds and reployment.
Avon resident Charles Weorsch or Weargeh serves aboard the Baro submarine as the Navy cites crew members including Wearsh for actions related to a death by own action mission. The piece notes a Presidential Citation and a 0 day training mention, with War Department details and a May departure for redeployment. A separate line mentions the first WAC returning from overseas under the redeployment program.
News from Guam and Okinawa reports indicate small American air raids from new Okinawa airfields targeting Japanese suicide bases on Kuushu Osumi and Satsuma peninsulas. Tokyo broadcasts claim the raids disrupted Japanese special attack forces as Wy Nimitz’s forces advance.
Reports from families in Lorain County describe U S Army prisoners released by Russian forces near the end of May and later. Names include Lt Matus of the 2d Marauders who was captured December 22 and freed in April, with his wife Rose surviving in Shreveport. Other soldiers, including Pte Kidney, formerly of Avon Lake, were freed in Germany in May after captivity. Details note weight loss during captivity and wartime service in infantry and air corps.
The body of Warren G Bud Court 24 of South Bend Indiana killed in a motorcycle automobile crash Monday afternoon will arrive today for burial. He had spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles A Court and was returning to Indiana on a motorcycle when struck at an intersection. The driver of the auto reportedly ran a stop sign. Court was taken to Nichols Funeral Home and burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery with services at 2 pm officiated by Rev Henry K Shaw. Friends may call.
Report shows $84,221 added to the Seventh War Loan, bringing overall purchases to $1,692,608.78. Harry W. Luethl, drive chairman, notes 40 buyers purchased Series E bonds totaling $18,021.50, with total purchases yesterday at $4,021.80. Across all types, 19,934 Series F bonds were bought for $362,068.50, with total bond sales reaching $1,692,608.78.
War Department announced a transport plane with 18 WAACs and three crew missing on a 66 mile flight from Avera to Roberts Field Liberia. Plane last reported over Yakid, British West Africa, with surface vessels patrolling a wide area of the French Ivory Coast. About 300 WAACs were abroad, with assignments ongoing.
A fragmentary ad mentions furniture and household articles for sale. It notes items like bays, rugs, and other miscellaneous goods with prices in a faded Telegram Forade style, inviting buyers to inquire for details.
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