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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1945
Page
2
Fragmented notes from a 1940s trade column discuss uncertain steel demand and supply. Talk centers on third quarter availability, with views from industry insiders on raw material shortages, potential excess "free" steel, and overall market strain amid shifting expectations.
Industry sources report tightened supplies of untated steel, reinforcing bars, plates, sheets, and related products amid peak demand. An official note says congestion is easing as restrictions on some alloy and wire items are lifted, with national output back to about 90 percent of capacity after a two week lag.
Fragmentary OCR note reports an Adelaide item mentioning Fresh Formula, Burton aml Tan Tea ante Hatch, and Mrs Morgave described as Pretarte's oldest woman. It references a death at Pertadown and a 10 Canvershot address with geese, plant alarms, and a reported incident./entities: Adelaide, Mrs Morgave, Pertadown, Burton aml Tan Tea.
A reminiscence of Hollywood figures and film trends, detailing star anecdotes, studio memory, and the interplay of education in wartime cinema. The piece includes notes on Jimmie Fidler’s observations, actors like Marie McDonald and Humphrey Bogart, and the role of publicity in shaping public taste, with a punch of industry gossip.
A wartime bulletin counts Japanese losses on Okinawa at 109,754 killed or taken prisoner as of the latest American invasion updates. It cites 7,002 prisoners and 2,689 labor troops, with Okinawafall declared by Tokyo sources and notes a final assault on June 13 led by Admiral Ota, whose body was found in a cave.
Wellington parish life centers on a busy Baptist era Sunday as First Methodist hosts a Children Day program with baptism, scripture recitations, and songs led by Rev. Cassidy and assistants. Local notices report moving homes, 4-H events, hospital service updates, and community church activities with teachers, superintendents, and delegates noted for upcoming gatherings.
Local calendar lists Girl Scouts cookout at Ridgeville Town Hall with potatos meat or egg and utensils. Avon Lake council meets 8 p.m. at Park Ball. La Grange C of C meets 8 p.m. in council rooms. Tuesday events include Lorain county book event in Grafton.
Wartime communique tallies Allied losses and claims end of organized resistance on Okinawa while noting small enemy fire at scattered points. Meanwhile local town notices list farm club meeting details, Grange events, silver tea, and church activities in Pittsfield, Lake Avenue, Ridgeville, Graeton, Rochester and Eaton.
Richard Mason of 429 Broad Street reports his bicycle worth 45 dollars stolen from Ely Dark last night, while Leroy Gonadson of 238 Oberlin claims his bicycle valued 20 dollars was taken from his residence Saturday night. This appears as a civil community notice amid wartime era context.
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