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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1944
Page
1
The Chronicle Telegram reports a series of property foreclosures to be offered at public sale starting soon. Listings show parcels across Avon Lake and nearby areas with staged reductions from 50 percent to 6.100 days, timed Mondays through Fridays, excluding holidays, at 10 a.m. Interested parties should consult the paper for precise lots and dates.
The fighter wing at an unnamed base reports a training and induction event. Senior officers and personnel from the headquarters were present as the unit prepared operations and personnel assignments for future missions.
A county extension agent reports growers need 60 pickers for beans and cherry crops. Families and teens are urged to apply, with adults and high school students available. Interested workers should contact the Labor Office or report to the Court House front at 1190‑a.m. Monday for details.
A committee list in St Marys Altar Rosary Society was inadvertently incomplete with the name Mrs FT Horan omitted. The group in charge of collecting rosaries for service met yesterday and works with the Catholic Universe Bulletin on the project.
Fragmented notes report aerial gunnery graduates, promotions, and address updates for servicemen and their families. Mentions include Harlingen Army Air Field, Fort Benning, and Stinson Field. Updates cover new addresses, transfers, and postings for Sgt. Hy Meredith, Ralph Latimer, Joby Kemp, and others with paths to France and D-Day.
The Second Methodists announced at the evening conference meeting that bids will be opened for painting the church. Rev. Bob Hamblen, the church pastor, led the announcement during the session.
Two obituaries and funeral notices report the deaths of James Roth and Henry Thudium with service details. Roth, of Griswold Road area, formerly employed at Steel and Vobes Inc, survived by wife, daughter Mia, two sons Joseph Roth and Joseph Gunky, five grandchildren. services at the Hungarian Reformed church, burial in Youngstown. Thudium, 80, of New London Township, survived by widow Elgie and son Lester. services at 2 p.m. Monday at the state done with Rev Mitchell officiating. burial in Grove Street Cemetery.
Reported multi nation assault closes in on German held fortress near Smolensk. Soviet, Allied forces push from east and south while western leaders meet in Telwan to plan defeat of Germany. Roads from Furinl southwest of Vitebsk cut as Russian units converge.
Bricker campaign headquarters claim potential delegate support could push Bricker to a late nomination as Dewey nears a first ballot tally near a majority. The pamphlet urges postwar alliance shifts and central government risks while Dewey edges toward a decisive finish on the delegate count.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses an extension action in a county case. It mentions Dan Patterson and a complaint about ingestion or intake tied to a claim, with suggestions the county was not at fault and the claim proceeding. The readable portion is terse and lacks clear dates or formal conclusions.
A Cleveland area extension event features a meeting of vegetable growers to discuss disease control and crop health. Nine junior growers from Lorain County are invited to compete in the city’s junior vegetable contest at Bloomfield on December.
Three motorists were arraigned yesterday by Justice of the Peace C. Cummings and deputies for rifle violations. William H. Crofts of Cleveland, arrested on Routes 20 and 58, was fined $8 and costs. Norman Oke of Detroit, at the same location, got $15 and costs. George Uldh of Toledo, at Routes 20 and 10, was fined $10 and costs for reckless driving.
Gorrell notes heavy bombing and infantry advances around Cherbourg with German strongpoints at Ports, Du Roule, and D Ostévil. Reports mention height positions, breach of outer defense, and prisoners rotating. DNB cites heavy guns and sizable forces as Allies near Cherbourg docks amid broader signals of Allied momentum.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a pursuit involving a vehicle on a highway and a firearm incident. It mentions Captain Stephen McGowin of Akems and a suspect named Kea Aieh, with references to Grattan, Wagar, and a state school for boys. The text also alleges Graflat prison farm being an honor project for private interests from Mansfield Reformatory.
Pastor Gorney of the Firat Methodist Church was elected to the board of Monprints and Motes of the Northeast Ohio Conference. District superintendent Dr Batt Ri Brown named as chairman. Other members include F.W.V. Gale Braith, Mendeth Pope, and court trustees from Lakeside Association Canton. Bishop Lester Smith announced conference appointments Sunday night.
Charges against Aine Keamarszak of Grafton for reckless driving stemming from a June 15 collision at West Avenue and Third Street were dismissed by Mayor A R Agate after police failed to support the charge. Mrs. Wilma Jean Smith, bicyclist, was involved in the accident.
Emergency hospitals set up in schools churches and public buildings as counties react to a deadly tornado. Eight known dead in Chartiers and nearby towns with many injured scattered across McKeesport Port Vue Dravosburg Greengock Versailles Riverton Lincoln Place and more. Horses destroyed and property damage widespread. Red Cross workers and ambulances mobilized as relief funds and supplies sought.
A Thursday evening meeting at Captain Huths home opened with the Scout pledge and treasurer’s report. Funds from salvaging and a bake sale supported a camp trip. five dollars was donated to the Legion home. New members Ruth Emily Fluekinger Ruth Costanza and Bappa Flowers were welcomed by Geraldine Ellis. The group planned a July collection and cap badges were awarded. Next meeting is the fourth Monday in July. Four leaders attended. Beav er Park beach party for St Johns Evangelical Youth Fellows occurred Saturday. A roast was served and the Jung meeting resumed. Rural Lite Sunday service at St Johns Evangelical Church will be at 940 AM.
A fragmented wedding notice describes a northeast wedding with a bride and groom from Amherst, Ky, detailing gowns, attendants, and family. The second item covers a Bond Rally plan in Amherst featuring a July 3 parade, Amherst High School band, bicycle and wagon entries, and booths to sell bonds. A Bible school program at Daily Vacation Bible School concludes with varied activities and a Palestine map exhibit.
A fragmentary town church notices page lists worship times for FIRST SAVANGELICAL STATION, ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, and METHODIST services with details on sermons, Sunday School, youth programs, and a Pilgrim Fellowship. It notes no services for ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC due to a conference and reports local court fines for intoxication and disorderly conduct.
Court proceedings reveal the Phillis Wheatley Association petitioned for permission to sell property in Lorain. A divorce was granted today to Billede Engel from Donald on neglect grounds. County commissioners awarded a road bid to Charles while a radio tower project saw a high bid near 5100. A store owner’s lawsuit seeks 10000 for injuries after a fall at a West Avenue and Broad Street location in 1943. An auto collision on Broad Street at 1:50 am involved a bus with a damaged right front fender. no stop reported.
Fragmentary report lists prices for freemain No 2 and No 7 yellow and white grades, including figures like 41 16 and 81.18, with references to COHN NO 2 and OATH No 2. Indicates market quotation style and incomplete data from Nov 2.
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