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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1942
Page
7
The fragment shows publication details for The Elyria Chronicle Telegram in Ohio. It lists publishers Memirex and related imprint lines, a notice of non-Sunday publication, and registration with state authorities. It references a 180 per cent rate and a date range within Ohio.
Local unions allied with Elyria Central Labie Pte fun set a goal of about 5000 to fund defense purchases and boost wartime production. They report placing hundreds of workers at the American Shipbuilding plant in Lorain, highlighting organized labor’s role in supporting the war effort and promoting democracy.
The article notes a sugar and alcohol shortage impacting munition production as distillers argue enough liquor exists to five years, with 8 percent alcohol in reserve stock easily distilled into fuel alcohol. It urges rationing to support war needs and urges support from families in Sandusky.
Reading quips and quotes about war era slogans. A sentry joke yields a chorus of lines about patriotism and language. The piece blends humor with reflections on temperament and advice, noting how human nature under pressure shapes views.
The piece notes rampant sabotage of Allied shipping in New York Harbor, detailing methods like ruptured holds and air-locked oil drums, and describes who watches the waterfront. It highlights Navy Intelligence and Treasury efforts, key figures, agencies, and the heavy Government role in policing cargo and stevedoring amid wartime concerns.
Anniversaries and memorial notes list figures such as Stephen Olin and Carl Schurz, with birthplaces like Lexington Virginia and Olin’s roles as clergy and college president. The passage also cites Washington, D C territory history, World War I and II era events, and biographical notes on politicians, educators, and public figures across several states.
The forecast notes an adventurous nature with contempt for danger and suggests the pursuit of literature may be successful. It mentions good fortune possibly found in law, and describes the native as 43, a little impulsive yet sympathetic and affectionate.
Fragmented Sunday lesson style reading references Saint Matthew 5 21 78 and notes stray OCR lines about men and women in faith. Contains disjointed phrases, broken names, and non-sense inserts from a 1992 syndicate copyright line.
Mrs J Roscoe Lee known as pen pal to soldiers aims to spread the idea of writing to service members nationwide. She urges women to send letters and supplies, noting she personally handles stationery and postage for soldiers, sailors, and marines.
The sermon reflects on faith through Hebrews 11, urging readers to view faith in action via real people. It contrasts definitions with lives of belief and recalls women and men who trusted God, prompting self reflection on present faith. A brief local notice reports Mrs. Lilia Efiberstein granted a divorce in Marlasd Cal. due to permanent blackout conditions.
Carlisle Homemakers re elected officers at a Thursday meeting held at a member home. President Exdda led the slate with Kenneth Htcomb as vice president Frank Hut as secretary and Mrs John Rose Sr as reporter. Eckert spoke on Building for Peace a mental health and war effort discussion followed. A new meeting set for March 26 with location to be announced.
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