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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1946
Page
7
Lorain County agricultural agent Carl Deeds reports a notable rise in soybean planting this year. Many farmers delayed corn to soybeans due to late rains, with less than half of the county's annual crop planted to date. The weather hindering corn progress pushes some to switch to soybeans, while others wait on June 30 deadlines affecting ex servicemen promotions.
Caption Ray Kerk of the Lorain Ohio Army Recruiting Station outlines changes in the Regular Army policy. Enlistees may receive deductions and allowances for dependence, reenlist in grade within 90 days of discharge, and adjust to their MOS. Former service members discharged after May 12 may return at the same grade. Changes take effect June 30 with details at the US Army Recruiting Station addresses in Cleveland and Rivria Ohio.
Parish notices from suburban churches listing morning and evening services, pastors, and program details for Avon Methodists, North Ridgeville Congregational, Fields and LaPorte Methodists, Oberlin Assembly of God, Eaton Church of Christ, and local events such as Children's Day plans, baptisms, confirmations, and choir specials.
A Children’s Day service is planned at the town hall with Mrs. Martha Schmidt and Mrs. Ethel Tité directing. A Foreign Missions offering will be taken. The morning worship at 11. Bruna Hales plays piano and Pauline Martin leads the choir. The sermon title is The Habit of Good Citizenship. K. E. Crowell supervises the church school which convenes at 11, pastor’s Class in patechism meets at the same hour, Youth Fellowship at 7:30. Chordonn Hales presides over WSCS which meets Wednesday June 12 at Mrs. Rothel’s home. Mrs. J. Matlock is president.
The county reports 52 four H clubs with 775 projects, 475 girls in 31 clubs and 344 boys in 21 clubs. Dairy projects lead for boys with 105, and girls total 427 projects across 87 clubs. Enrollment includes first year and advanced clothing, home furnishings, cooking, and other projects.
Thomas Mihalis commander of Elytla Post No 1079 VFW will head the post delegation to the Department of Ohio encampment in Cleveland from July 1 to 21. The group will mainly include World War I veterans with World War II veterans in the majority. The post also heard reports on planned activities including bingo card parties and a VFW exposition.
Delegates from nearby posts were welcomed in Elyria during the state encampment. Clent Monske, manager of the posta softball team, said the bug charter can carry more members to Warren Sunday. The Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross noted a $100 donation and 70,000 cigarettes to be provided to veterans at the Brecksville Veterans Hospital. Post 1079 reports 69 new members in May plus a large initiation this week. The Ladies Auxiliary served refreshments after the meeting. Over 46,000 Mexican cigars?
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