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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1942
Page
1
A Dayton era column mocks consumer hoarding and suggests a government list of hoarded items it would permit. The author riffs on shortages from canned fish to tires and emphasizes patriotic restraint while imagining a protected reserve closet filled with ice cubes and other scarce goods.
City council hears a new inquiry into street department working conditions and wages led by councilman Kotopes with Ruit and Black on a special committee. The body also acts on salary adjustments, park land issues, bus route permissions, parking meters, state route right of way, water main extensions, and coal purchases. Mayor Petro indicates a third investigation into WPA funds.
The Elyrta area boards outline funding for summer playgrounds, with the School Board contributing up to 900 dollars and the Recreation Board covering the rest. Total projected playground costs run around 1400 dollars, with possible reuse next year. A softball diamond project is also sought, aiming for a facility near quiet hours and compatible with nearby residents.
Treasury plan increases individual income taxes, expands social security funding, and limits loopholes. It would raise federal revenue by over 9.06 billion annually, with higher rates for the wealthy and extended social security, while opposing a general sales tax due to its impact on low income groups. Morgenthau warns of inflation and urges tax measures to reduce purchasing power amid war demands.
Obituaries and funeral notices for Ben Walker and others list death at home, services at Huron Street and Ridgelawn Cemetery, survivors including widow Estelle and children, plus additional notices for Mrs. Aquine Drewes, Elmer Drewes, William Z. Bryant, and Mrs. E W Brown with service times, burial in Arlington and Ridge Hill Memorial Park, and associated addresses and affiliations.
In And About The Court House Josephine Louise Smart was granted 3 divorce today from Or ville by Judge D. AL Cook on grounds of neglect. John A. Anthony, 806 End street, was sued $30 and costs and given a suspended 30-day county jail sentence by Justice of the Peace H.C. Cummins yesterday when arraigned on a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor. He was arrested Sunday evening following a head-on collision on West River road with a car driven by Donald Mehr of 159 Harvard avenue. County commissioners today reappointed Claude Mehrman of Wellington as county bee inspector at a salary of $ a day, the total commission not to extend $50 during He 3,000 colonies of bees in Localin's mounts.
Mary Popp of 730 Harrison Street today filed suit for divorce from her spouse alleging neglect. The couple, married in 1936, seeks restoration of her maiden name, Hourman.
Clarksfield resident Tris of Kansas Day visited Saturday with Sir and Mrs W H Stone and met friends in Clarksfield Tele and Sew London while guest of Charles Stone of Buggies. Mrs Florence Cowen of Ann Arbor and others discussed tax rates and the surtax proposals affecting income taxes.
Townsend Club of Elyria Wooster District hears reports on recorded activities including a rally in Garrettsville and eight new memberships. Announcement of a dance with Tom and Jerry's Orchestra and a party with refreshments. Readings by Mrs. Jennie Mitchell and Mrs. E. Baingrider mark the program.
The Albert Auditors defeated Oberlin Hardware 14 to 40 last night in Wakeman. Kemp and Lescher led the Auditors with 14 points each while Normandy topped the Oberlin squad with 14. It was a strong first half performance by the Auditors.
The Standard Cleaners seek home and away basketball games with Northern Ohio teams. Interested managers should write Wilbur Coven at 222 Eighth St, Elyria, or call 46482. An automobile fire at Central Fire Station caused by a faulty brake was minor. Earl Jover of Lake Avenue reported the incident. Ohleracker notes June classes and earlier school year ending could ease college entry. daily start times were debated with no change now but possible next fall and winter. Daylight saving and early daylight impact remain considerations for the school year.
General Marshall warns the United States must not let its armed forces and war materials be immobilized in the continental United States while the Navy develops an offensive plan through stronger production of aircraft, ships, and guns to widen the war several steps ahead.
Elyrian Mayer 23 of 239 Uwe Street was sentenced to a reformatory by Judge DLA after a near decade long sentence was rejected on probation for an indictment involving a statutorily defined offense against a 10 year old Elyria girl. The case included a felonious assault count with details awaiting prosecution. Additionally Charles McDaniel 42 of Lae Ram pleaded guilty to burglary at Alex Westin Grocery and theft of $400 pounds of sugar. Two youths Ralph Tat and Jack Beane of Lorain pleaded guilty to the same offense. their probation requests are held pending McDaniel’s sentence.
Markets page lists corn, yellow and white grains, mill feeds, and animal supplies with prices per ton or bushel. Entries mention flour, meal, pellets, livestock feeds, and assorted agricultural goods with scattered figures and supplier hints.
A series of Sunday dinners and visits across Well ington Lorain and Ada featured Mr. and Mrs. Hert Welsh Mr and Mrs Clay Rader and family Mrs Renee Graf and Mr Orland Graf hosting at home Mrs Harold Duncan and daughters Lois and Smith of Lorain joined Mr and Mrs W I Stone and relatives in Lorain for an afternoon visit Deton Stone visited Ada with W H Stone on Thursday prior to a two day stay while the Stones plan a long term move to an unspecified location
A small attendance Gar Penfield society met at the town hall for a Wednesday gathering. Members, including Mrs Cane dy and others, discussed comforts and tailoring edges. The group planned to meet again at the same hall for their March session. Local social notes list visitors and dinner hosts from Lorain and nearby areas.
Oberlin March 3 Villlage council approved penalties for removing parts from motor vehicles and authorized blackouts and air raid protections. Violations carry fines up to 300 dollars or six months in jail. The ordinance designates a civil defense official to implement blackout orders. The calendar lists chapel services, lectures, and student events through March 7.
A note lists members of a social circle including Mrs. FC awit, Mba Ora Marks, Mrs. Paul Cnet, Ales, Wallwe Finla, Mrs. Feaklay, Mrs. Clarence Fos ny Nes Menry Hons, Mrs. Charlies n, Mrs. Clarey Avex, Mrs. J. Tvtasa, Med, DL Nebkirk, Mex WOM. Papwert, Sirs, SL, and others. Mrs. J. G. Tucker and Mr. T. Willis appear among attendees. Oberlin visitors report travel from Syraclee New York to see relatives for a week. Mrs KF Strand spent the week with sister Mrs. A. M. Cliff in Detroit while Edadeel and Miss Leilt Scarlett returned to Oberlin after a two week stay in Fiveita.
Wakeman Dor Scouts hosted a Fathers Son banquet Monday at the Congressiona l church dining hall. Mig El Bureh chaired the division, Mrs JG White oversaw table and decorations in red white and blue. John Hurke gave the address and Red Conry led with a solo as Rose Parsins and Serin ger sang. Nearly 10 attended the event.
Close friends surprised Mr and Mrs J V Rott Monday evening with a festive visit. The hosts received guests, served ice cream cake and coffee, and shared gifts. The Dramatic club plans Four Sisters at the ecowl auditorium on March 14. Mrs Jennie Marsh returns home from Oberlin hospital. Pomona Grange met at Walla with Mr Hurst singing. Elmer Beecher hosted a latenight visit. McKinsey banquet set at Norwalk High on March 4 with tickets from Wade and Freeland.
Japan resumes attacks on Australia as the war cabinet adopts a new defense plan. The plan unifies defense forecasts and defenses across the Australian area and Labor factions, proposing payment scales for conscripts at war-service rates similar to paid soldiers.
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