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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1944
Page
1
A city committee led by Weber condemns black market gasoline and calls for public meetings to discuss the thefts. Officials note price manipulation and coupon evasion, with thieves diverting fuel from legitimate channels. The plan focuses on enforcement and public awareness to curb the illicit trade.
County commissioners and Pittsburgh Stenne AAP Co representatives met to review a claim for repair of piling at the First Avenue Bridge in Loe ratio damaged by the freighter Perelval Robertson on Nov. A 1927. The estimated total dating date was $2,000. The company may restore the piling or pay the county the cost of repair. Company reps will present the claim to executives. It was the first meeting arranged since the accident. Auto Sleeper Fined For intoxication Raymond Cooney of Rocky River paid $16 and costs after being found asleep drunk at Middle Avenue and Third Street.
Local items reveal a string of personal news. Bertha Gennal Sullivan and relatives face hospitalization. Bruce Crainine family welcomes a baby Bruce in Oberlin. Phil Hehardsail and Morey Smith attend events in Elyria and Sandusky. Louis Schalley awaits overseas duty. Clara Geh with wife and Shirley. Sewing and cooking clubs enroll several girls. Veda Snape engaged to Wade Jaccard in Akron. Gordon anniversary guests visit.
The Chronicles announces a public auction of about 15 000 forfeited Ohio properties starting June 26. County official Mak Ayres oversees the sale, with parcels grouped by region and offered four days a week at 9 am, except holidays. Bidding aims to cover taxes, penalties, and costs, with parcels recycled if bids fail to cover charges.
Fragmented dispatches describe Fifth Army advances toward Aber sector and Crossem airfields with seizures and German counterclaims. Reports mention Grnsselo seizure, French landing ambiguity, and bombardment near Elbi port. Air and naval forces engaged with German claims of Allied presence and heavy pre landing air activity.
At the Dodge-Chicago plant of Chrysler Corp, a walkout by AO workers over a proposed hourly wage increase for a tool grinder ended after one day as still-working employees agreed to return to work while negotiations continue. The report also notes Allied air strikes near Tokyo and Saipan operations with ships, planes, and casualties.
Lorain harbor activity and local visits are noted as residents recount a false trip incident. Names include Karvey Kavgas, Nell Rubee, Carolyn Tamnasqvie, Merl Monggan, Mrs Flinne Habeoch, and others. The report chronicles hospital care for an injured person and mentions travel to Louisville and Camp Shelby. Local families in Elyria and Painesville are cited with routine domestic visits and gatherings.
James Sancn died at his home 338 Sixteenth Street this morning at age 42. Survived by wife Beryl, he had lived in Elyria 20 years, coming from Cleveland. He was a mechanic at Andress Garage and later proprietor of a South Side garage. He was past exalted ruler of the Black River Elks. Funeral services Monday at 1:15 from Second M E church. burial in Brookside. Sudra Curtis Funeral Home to remove body Sunday. Friends may call at the home.
Two county department heads submitted 1945 budget requests to the county commissioners. Coroner Ward filed 32 180, surpassing the prior year by 160, including clerk pay and foreign expenses. Drainage engineer Jester Osborne requested 13 050, unchanged from this year. A public hearing on the 1945 budget is set for 9 a.m. on July a.
Police recovered a stolen 194 car owned by Wo 8 Beelmign from the rear parking lot of his residence on Fitzih street and found it undamaged on Depot street. The theft occurred around 4:15 a.m. and was witnessed by Pavlor Berloyai, the owner’s uncle, who heard the engine start. Police are seeking suspects and noted a duplicated glove box key set found in the car’s glove compartment.
Eaton Jolly Workers announce a theatre party with Mrs. Muda Baypenter coordinating and Delores Hetwinger as treasurer. Roberta Carpenter writes the news while Joan Wargy covers events. A second meeting at Margaret Wargo and Jane Wargo’s home plans the party, charity drive for the Red Cross, and fundraising for Grey Building repairs.
A blaze wrecked buildings inflicting an estimated 925000 in damage. Fire crews fought the flames as residents fled to nearby streets. The event destroyed a table, five horses and a pony, all owned by Charles Sanburn.
Frederick county authorities recovered $6,400 in $100 bills from a cache tied to the late William R. Morgan who died in a fire near his Frederick Junction home. The money was discovered after a tip from England linked to a prior withdrawal of $3,000 from a bank before Morgan's death.
Columbus reports two men killed when two trucks collided head on on a bridge over Big Whinut Creek along U S 24 near the Franklin Pickaway county line. Victims are John Mezo 24 Dearborn Michigan and William Costa 41 Ravite Charleston West Virginia. Mezo drove north with castings while Costa drove a truck carrying several horses. two horses also died.
British troops smashed through German lines between Thy-Sur-Seilles and Cren and seized a village as pressure widened along the Caen area. United Press correspondent McMillan reported heavy fighting, with Americans and Allied units pressing forward despite German counterattacks and supply strains.
Petitions and divorces mark a busy day with several judges issuing rulings. William H end Mildred Myer sought a court order to recover property from the Januszewskis, while Margaret Full and Maude Youngblood were granted divorces with alimony and custody details outlined. lorain court also heard suits for debt, neglect and cruelty as several couples, including Lorain residents, seek custody and support arrangements amid varied court actions.
A historical note highlights growing cabbage in Ohio among many vegetables. It lists crops such as Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli, lettuce, radish, and more, with guidance on rainfall, soil moisture, and varieties like Wakefield and others suitable for Ohio conditions.
Oberlin College student Rows Herbert Wy K studied at Oberlin Seminary. pastor to lead service at Newbury while chair holds pulpit. Train hits truck near Aurora kills four. report mentions the accident near Elycia and the Baltimore and Ohio line crossing. Charlie Garrick fined $15 for reckless driving after arrest at 1:35 a.m. on Fast Bride Street and Woodland Avenue. costs added.
Anne Kasmirszak Gratton pleads innocent at arraignment on reckless driving charge. Case continued for trial June 24. She was arrested after her car struck Mrs Wilma Jean Smith riding a bicycle at West Avenue and Third Street Thursday afternoon.
Market prices show receipts and fluctuating quotes across commodities. Wheat and corn futures are noted with No 3 yellow corn around 1.16, oats and beans listed, while attention to market exchanges and trading activity is implied.
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