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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1940

Page

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Germany launches massive assault toward Paris with millions and tanks

Paris dispatch reports Germany advancing with 1.5 million men and 4,000 tanks breaking through Seine Oise and Aisne defenses. spearhead within 23 or 30 miles of Paris, tanks near Beauvais and Normandy fronts. threats to flank Soissons Rheims and Verdun if pushed.

PARIS U.P Germany France Seine Oise Aisne Marne Beauvais Normaiy Seine Inferieure Eure Tardenois Platcau Soissons inj riant Rheims Brese

Britain sends fresh troops to aid French in peril

London reports Great Britain dispatching new troops to France to bolster the allied defense as Prime Minister Churchill informs Premier Reynaud that more forces will follow. He said the Royal Air Force is active over battlefields and reinforcements are being rapidly organized amid German advances on the Somme and Aisne.

LONDON Great Britain Winston Churchill Paul Reynaud France Churchill Royal Air Force Adolf Hitler Germany Western Front Somme Aisne

Cloudy with Showers and Thunderstorms Across Ohio Tonight

The forecast notes cloudy skies with local showers and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday night in eastern and southern portions. Temperatures show little change. A trough of low pressure extends from the upper lake region into Texas. High pressure centers over New England and the Rocky Mountains. Showers reported in Ohio Mississippi Missouri valleys and parts of the mid Atlantic New England and Gulf states. Warm conditions remain in the east while cooler air moves into the Rockies and plains.

OHIO upper lake region Texas New England States Rocky Mountain Mississippi Missouri middle Atlantic New England Gulf states plains states

Drownings Mark Ohio Weekend Death Toll Rises

United Press reports at least 15 people in Ohio died in accidents and violence over the weekend. Three drownings include Max Dick in Lake White Pike County and two others in a creek near Springfield and a Akron clay pit.

Ohio Max Dick Columbus Lake White Pike county

Reorganization Proposal at Lorain County Young Men’s Club

Richard Stevens announces a special meeting of the Lorain County Young Men’s Republican Club at 8 p m on Thursday. The agenda includes reorganization and a proposal to raise membership age from 35 to 45, with the president urging all members to attend.

Lorain County Young Men's Republican Club Y MC.A Richard Stevens

Wellington Flood Destroys Town Center and Blocks Plant

A June 10 cloudburst flooded Wellington for about an hour, reaching six feet in downtown areas. Basements and porches flooded, gardens washed out, and five blocks spread with water. Sterling Foundry shut, three hundred workers laid off as machinery was damaged. a church steeple was struck by lightning and a transformer burned. Police restricted crowds while locals aided neighbors. Damage runs to thousands of dollars.

WELLINGTON Wellington inno Sterling Foundry Wellington Telephone company Chester Eglin Charles England Paul Johnson

Begin Examination of Books of The Elyria Board of Education

Two state examiners Mrs. Florence Winter and Mrs. Janette Fischer from the state bureau of inspection began reviewing the Elyria City Board of Education books. The inquiry covers records dating back to August 22, 1938, the date of the last prior examination.

Elyria City

Roosevelt to Deliver Pronouncement on War at 6:15 P.M.

President Roosevelt plans a 6 15 P M address at the University of Virginia graduation in Charlottesville about the war and international affairs. Early stated the remarks would be a very important pronouncement with speculation about manpower and defense funding as Congress nears completion of related programs.

Roosevelt WASHINGTON University of Virginia Charlottesville Franklin D. Jr Stephen T. Early press association Potomac Early Congress

Flaming Tar Truck Delivers Fire Response Challenge

A tar truck owned by Henry J. Hart raced into Elyma city limits to meet firemen after driver C. R. Welburn alerted outside units. The 800 gallon load caused damage to the distributor, gauges and piping as two rear tires blew out. fire confined to the rear of the truck. Ridgeville township volunteers also responded but returned upon finding the truck inside the city.

Henry J. Hart Elyma city Lmits Hames Elyma fire department C. R. Welburn Ridgeville township Elyria

Canadian Defense Minister Reported Killed in Crash

Ontario June 10 report states Canada’s Minister of National Defense Norman Mel Rogers and two accompanying officials were killed when their plane crashed near Newtonville Ontario while en route from Ottawa to Toronto.

TORONTO Ont Norman Mel Rogers national defense Canada Ottawa Newtonville Ontario

Opening Of Cascade Park Pool Delayed

The Cascade Park swimming pool opening is postponed to Thursday due to high Black River water. To prevent river intrusion the pool must be drained of 300,000 gallons, cleaned, and refilled after water levels drop.

Cascade Park Black River

Thrilling Detective Story Begins Tonight in Chronicle Telegram

Tonight the Chronicle Telegram begins a new continued mystery novel titled The Larchwood Mystery. The opening chapter appears on page 9 and invites readers to join in the intrigue and outguess the author as they follow the detective tale.

Thrilling Detective Larchwood tonights Chronicle-Telegram

Amherst Man Held After Fatal Accident

Arthur Edward Anderson aged 45 of Cleveland died at St Josephs hospital Lorain from injuries suffered when struck by a car on Lake road near Vermilion while changing a flat tire. James Keenan 40 of Amherst was detained on intoxication charges as driver of the striking car and manslaughter may be charged. The weekend saw multiple traffic accidents reported to area police and sheriffs.

Madeline Scoville Akron Baltimore & Ohio John E. Fairan Cincinnati Newark Bessie Sides Joseph Bess Bess Kenneth Andrew Henry Arthur Edward Anderson East Bightieth street Cleveland St. Joseph’s hospital Lorain Lake road Vermilion James Keenan Amherst Anderson Walter Hill Columbus street Joseph Q. Petro Elyria West Ridge street Hills Rodger McDonnell Third street Hill William Moir Buternut Ridge ‘road Moir Harold Hamilton East River street McDonnell Henry Krugman Elyria Memorial hospital Joyce Eberhardt Weilviston Andy Dobary C. A. Gibson R. D. Oberlin West road Robert S. Unger Route 20 Oberlin Paul Stone Broad street Joe Seres West River street Charlies Wiebling East avenue Lake avenue Huron street Page

Elyria Flag Day Service to Be Open to Public

Elyria Kansas prepares to hold its annual Flag Day observance at 8 p.m. Friday at Ely Stadium or Elyria High School auditorium if weather requires. The Elks sponsor with civic groups. Lt. Gov. Paul M. Herbert will speak. flags to new citizens will be presented. drills by American Legion and Eagles units featured. Elks flag ritual included. Mayor Joseph Q. Petro chairs the committee. A lodge meeting precedes at 8 p.m. with new officer corps led by Exalted Ruler C. C. Spence.

Elyria ks Ely Stadium the Elks Elvrra High school Paul M. Herbert American Legion Eagles Joseph Q. Petro C. C. Spence

Axis Powers To Fight Side By Side

Berlin reports Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop stated that Germany and Italy will fight side by side to force Great Britain and France to recognize the National interests of the axis powers in a formal statement delivered today.

BERLIN Germany Italy Great Britain France Joachim Von Ribbentrop

Mussolini Declares Italy Enters War With Germany

In Venice Mussolini proclaimed Italy’s entry into the European conflict on the side of Germany. He declared the hour of destiny arrived, saluted Hitler, and vowed to strike against the “decrepit democracies” while warning Switzerland and nearby nations to take note.

Germany Great Britain France ROME U.P Benito Mussolini Italy Venice Palace Mussolini Mediterranean Fuehrer Britain Victor Emmanuel Switzerland Jugoslavia Greece Turkey Egypt Suez Gibraltar

Oberlin Student Held In Traffic Death

Oberlin College student Peter Auerbach 19 of White Plains N Y faces a manslaughter charge in the May 11 traffic death of Mrs Inah Avery age resident of Pleasant View rest home. Avery was struck as she crossed West Avenue at Third Street after sundown and died instantly. Auerbach will appear in police court Saturday. Bond pending grand jury review. He has not attended school since the accident.

Joseph Q. Petro Peter Auerbach Oberlin college White Plans Inah Avery Pleasant View rest home Miss Avery Auerbach West avenue Third street

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