Ohio hand grenade plant blast claims four workers
Four Kilgore Co employees at an Ohio ordnance plant died in a blast that destroyed much of the building. Firefighters aided by Columbus and Worthington crews contained surrounding explosions and prevented spread to nearby homes. Victims were Mabel Seely, Clara Daugherty, and Harold Smith. additional details identified them by elimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avesterville Federat
Buren
Wind
Athy Oulelal
Sary
Ordnance
Manufac
Pers Sanis
Fitth
Army
Sérvice ‘Command
Aly Célifiius
Whd
Han
Kildare
Westerville
Columbus
Worthingtone
Hearby
Ares
Ourdnance
Mabel Seely
Clara Daugherty
Aeltydane Cash
Harold We Smith
Kilgore Co
Seabees Repairing Iwo Jima Airfield
A front dispatch from Pearl Harbor reports Seabees are repairing the Iwo Jima airfield as Marines press their assault. Electrician’s Mate Robert Evans of Cleveland says balistrongs were cleared and hundreds of jagged shrapnel fragments removed from the concrete strip damaged by enemy mortar fire. Marine planes already provide ground support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
Rocky Two Jima
Oa Dispatch
Robert. Evans
Clevelaid
Electrician
Navy Eun‘struckgn Balistrongs
A Than
Avon Waste Paper Drive Announced
Avon residents will participate in a waste paper drive conducted by the Roy Scotts of Avon. The event will cover the village on Tuesday and Wednesday with all areas urged to prepare and tie papers for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Waste Paper Drive
Avon
Roy Scotts
Flood Threat Forces Mass Evacuations Along Ohio River
Evacuations extend from Pore One to Cathelisbury as water rises downstream from Ashland. Red Cross chapters alert along the Ohio River valley. Shelters and mass feeding activated for dislocated families. Cincinnati river crest projected near 60.4 feet with high water at 65 feet possible. dam protections hold but risk grows if levels surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Minasant
Strubenville
Cathelisbury
Baten
Ashland
Owie
Concinnati
Mill Creek Payvier
Cincinnati
Red Cross
Skytrain Strikes German Targets in Allied Bombing Run
Allied air forces hit German targets across eastern and western fronts in a coordinated day of bombing. RAF and US bomber streams struck oil refineries near Brunswick and Magdeburg, rail hubs around Dresden and Chemnitz, and industrial facilities, while advancing Allied ground forces pushed toward Berlin sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aimaricah
Nodhipal
Reuters
Torward
Borling
Adincad
Continame
Carmany
Fangsport
Ruhland
Dresden
Marehy van Be Honey
Red Army
Rma
Chemnitz
Dersheh
United States Strategie Vl Force
James He
Danttile
Eighth Air Foret
Brunswick
Maxdeburg
West
Berlin
German Prisoners Continue Strike At Camp Perry
German prisoners of war at Camp Perry refused to work on a bread and water diet and were placed in salinity confinement. The strike, in sympathy with prisoners at Crile General Hospital, Cleveland, sparked by the camp’s rigid rules, led to outdoor exercise despite poor weather and limited amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Crile General Hospital de Cleveland
Itselpl
Americas Agree On Security System MERICO
The United States and other American states adopt a hemispheric security pact named the Act of Chapuligper to defend borders and political independence with joint military action if needed. It states that any attack on a signatory state’s sovereignty will be treated as aggression against all, justifying sanctions or force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merico. Chro
United States
Amereas
Argentina
Snhe Inters
Old Castle
Ameriqan
Fayee Lee
Ural
Committee Studies Byrnes Directive at Evening Meeting
A midweek council session examined Byrnes directive on amusement venues. Attendees included Cay Tagweer, Pree Wenayeny for Managenment, plus Marshall Die Lorve, Lee Dickason, Edward Wupper, Austi-Chruesser for Tabor. Rt. provided notes from the Lerain Sonnac Wyrd Wibes area director. A separate report lists charges and arraignment details for a local driving case, with names blurred in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea Mitehilidaton Direstor Byrnes
Missing Plane Claims Horton and Five Officers in Pacific Search
Gen. Mil lard Beffarmin reports Gert Horton and five other Army officers among missing personnel after a flight over the Pacific. The transporter, piloted by Archibald A. Anderson, vanished after refueling. a large search by Army and Navy forces is underway with aircraft and ships deployed to locate the missing crew and aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gert Horton
Pearl Harbor
Millard Beffarmin
Pacific
Sy Fal
Robert C. Richardson
New
Saunnmerd
Warmon Tissifig
Fing
Almnes R. Andersen
Washington
J. C
Harmen
Willan Ratt
Washington, DC
Pranels Fh
Savage
Wash
Steve Creigt
Brooklyn
Arthur
Oferansas City
Jehanien
Nacine Chath
Knaswi
Ceneral Harmon
Motorist Fined After Reckless Driving Collision
Virgil Wieringtian of Stop 70 Clee Janes faced a fine of 15 dollars after a collision with a car driven by Robert Magen on Broad Street. Police report states the incident occurred as Magen stopped to back from a parking space, causing contact with another vehicle driven by David Huth in Welledina Osage. The driver was cited for reckless driving following the accident at 4:30 pm yesterday near the intersection of Broad and Chevtut streets in Mishibe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Wieringtian
Clee Janes
Osage
Magen
Hells
Merv A. C
Presie Fouder von Her
Uroad Sand
Two Geese Join Ely Park Pool Family
Two Canadian geese arrive at Ely Park Pool as new tenants in the wild fowl enclosure. The department notes the pair were purchased for 24 dollars by Blyma Bliss chi from a Wild Fowl Far near Naywialk, with government approval required before sale.
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Ely Park
Purl
Hel Ligaen
Willy
Naywialk
Doh
Maedhock
Report on Manpower and War Production Gains
Washington reports a manpower problem yet notes gains in the nation’s production. Officials say six weeks prior to February 8 showed improved employment, with about 50,000 workers needed for aircraft and related industries.
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Washington
McNutt
Estan P
Ted Len
Hyiet
Elvet Vores
McNair
Sinatra Rejected For Army Service
Jersey City report on the rejection of a well known figure for army service notes a temporary deferment and the official reasons given. The article mentions dates and names tied to the classification and approval process, with emphasis on the impact of the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Frans Shaye
Daesta
Woosud
Hy Kael
Deter
Washington
Ponitord
Service
Sagany
George Basing
Charge Attempt To Destroy Union
Washington today accused Chrysler Corp of seeking to destroy the union through a deliberate plan to discredit collective bargaining and the national war effort. Industrial officials and economists noted it as a potential shift in public sentiment and urged a broader investigation into pressures on labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Ata
Chivater Corp. Ofictils
Richard T. Prankensteine
Grees
Aekad
Aviat Healled
WLH
Sabpdana
John Seovilie
Chrysier Corp
Economist
Club
Detroit
Seaville
Columbia Acmed Grange Holds Meeting with Men and Women Night
Acme Grange met March 20 for a regular session with “Men's Night” arranged by Past Master Witkiat Sigersell. On April 13 a “Women Night” will feature Mrs Herman Lynch. The program opened with songs led by Mrs Richard Lindstrom as pianist and a girls trio from Nightschool sang with Miss Newbert on piano. A panel on international peace chaired by Dr W W Duncan included MesdH Barter Clyde A Lussell Wade and vol W. Duncan, discussing Military Trappings the Dimbartan Oaks Proposal the Prospects of International Peace and the Punishment of War Time Crumbling. Several speakers from the community attended, with plans to invite the new head of the women's Extension service. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Russel Wade and Mrs Charles B Hides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acmed Grange
Colemaia
Acme Grange
Beh
Aceme See
Witkiat Sigersell
Herman Lynch
Bhaitnain
Umgen
Richard Lindstrom
Gladys Cole
Selen’ Bartter
Marjorie Jones
Backser
Miss Newbert
W. W. '. Duncan
Mesdh. Barter
Clyde A. Lussell
Wade
Vol W
McCls
Churelward
Vasil
Miro
Robert
M McCeland
Stes
Janet Cost
Wales
Tae
Bert G. Aterlock
Janet
Howard Gestaney
Donna
Osea
Cleveland
Gratis
Rubee OH
Ste
Ams
Buabic Baer
Anita Veeeatay
Mos Kyrtest
Opreston
Sta Nvathe Dateans
Clevelind
Nerviey
Borke Clark Tenmett
Riehwe
Psnr Beau
Orden
Limited Supply of Fortis Arrives at Blytia Board
The Blytia Sblactive Sérvied Board announced today a limited supply of 42 revised forms for employers seeking deferment of employees. The forms are usable for employees deemed transportable or irreplaceable and are to be submitted to a legitimating agency or similar authority. If allowed, employers may file them directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blytia
Sblactive Sérvied
Emiplays
Érs
Hon
Detroit Strikes Halt War Production Amid Labor Dispute
About 84,000 idle workers across Briggs and Chevrolet Chrysler plants triggered by mass walkouts. CIO officials in Washington urged action as the longest wartime strike to threaten U.S. war output since Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delromn Key
Tuck, Dleivers
Arderut
United Automobile Workers
CIO
Washington
Pearl
Farbor
Briggs
Chrysler
Dodge
Local notes and school events through February
Community updates list student achievements parties and church activities at a Baptist parish in Brook lyn with mentions of students Rachied Jabilka and Viola Putte. News covers board meetings, Sunday school teaching, a birthday display, and a public notice of February 20 events.
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Robert
Merchant Marines
Als-T.s
Brooklyn
New York
Burton Jack Bewman
The
Seabees
John Bowman
Virginiy Miller
Gueiillas Anim
Beilrale
Russell Cy Miller
Kenneth Teeple
Alan Smith
Baptist, Church
Washington
Berra
Gordon W. Hartter
Roy Bo Putt
Putts
Glenn Ro
Europea Wne
Herman Dengler
Gerald
Mary
Bustes
Flo
Dengler
Atr
Arthur 2
Crocker
Eurest Co
Forest Mien
Creston
Pvt
Miank
Cleveland
Laeray
Red Cross
Styavis
Yavin Churn
Swansey
Ast Raver
Frerth
Mewid Mra Ko EK
Heeold
Viola Putte
Bade Road
Ce Difitent Coniaey Hospital
Nuesdas
Ohio Division First To Reach The Rhine In War Report
Germany March 2. A Ohio division company led by a Brooklyn captain hit the Rhine today. The riflemen of Company C of the adalat division stormed through German tank turrets removed and buried. Lieutenant Casteis Orie ver commanded the assault near the big river. Soldiers from Ohio and Brooklyn spoke of excitement and fear, gains hard won after months of Normandy fighting. Names mentioned include Lewis Gasteier of Sandusky Sgt. Ovis Cherel of Youngstown and Walter Crayka of Cleveland.
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Rhineland
Germany
Hoor
Rhine Weil
Aard Ohio Division
Brooklyn
Casteis Oriever
Rhine
Cgierman
Uist Bt
Hubert Mussalman
East St. Louis
Mussalman
Pie
Lewis Gasteier
Wayne Sly ‘Sandusky
Sgt
Ovis
Cherel
Youngstown
Pye
Walter Crayka
Cleveland
No Phone Equipment Shortage Highlighted in War Catalog
Government surplus cataloging a vast range of items included telephone equipment with few units available. Ray W. Ammel of Elsria Telephone Company notes the shortage reflects overall war production shifts, as telephone gear lags behind other war materials and civilian demand remains unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray W. Ammel
Elsria Telephone Company
Sam
North Ridgeville DIVE 1 bn NORTE. RIDGEVILLE-Mry
Red Cross chairman Lut Ridgecitle announced a drive to collect and distribute aid. Forty-one solicitors were named for the county drive with a $1200 quota for Rid Ridgeville. A meeting led by Mrs. Winter discussed sewing efforts and guest invitations. The next group gathering is planned for May 7 at Home Prayer Hospital.
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Ridgeville
Blaves
Red Cross
Lut Ridgecitle
Lye Peer
Sherg
Maret
Angargumenui
Canterbury Shell
Hidgeville
Mir
Ray
Duseple Lyena
Aenberger
Staley
Cls. Winter
Charles Burrows
Dome Bay
Abd
Spdrek
Ehariniasy
Etta Elyo
Lyons
Honeiaby
Death Records and Obituaries From Amherst and Lorain
Death notices for Captain Ralph of Lyons and Mary B Berndt detailing funeral plans in Lakewood and Lorain. Anthony Uleski 86 of Brownenhelm died, services at Nativity church South Amherst. Lena Schultz of Amherst, burial at Crown Hill. Bodies at Saxon and Zilch Funeral homes, viewing times listed. Burial planned in Ridge Hill and St Josephs cemeteries.
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Ralph
Lyons
Bache Dite
Frank
Norton Avenue
Lakewood
Ac Frey
Leong
Carter
Great Lakes
Horace S. Wilkenson
Hetg
Mary
B Berndt
Lorith
Carry Dy Repp
Lake Worth
Fla
Frank Rice
Litewood
Frey
G. F. Jones
Farst
Anthony Uleske
Amherst
Anthony Uleski
Hig
Middle Ridge Road
Browenhelm
Poland
Stella
Steve
Yronhhelm
Anthonys
Slantey
Destrait
Lorain
Dee. Romat
Ben‘ Roderick
Hitefeen
Zilch Funeral Home
Rentaine
Nativity Church
South Amherst
Paul Sickel
Ieee
St Jooseph's
Lena Schultz
Mayor Fines Elyrian Leo Homer Wicks for disorderly conduct
Elyrian Leo Homer Wicks of 355 17th Street was fined $46 and costs by Mayor AOR after arraignment on a disorderly conduct charge. He was arrested at his home last evening following a complaint from his wife to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyrian Leo Homer Wicks
17Th Street
AOR
Divorce Granted In Court For Jean Puchene
Jean Puchene was granted a divorce from Richard by Judge 2 Ae Cagk on cruelty grounds. Custody of their child was awarded, alimony of 42 a ment for support, and $30 a month for the child’s support, with arrangements tied to the defendant in military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Puchene
Richard
Brothers In Law Meet In Pacific For Second Time
The report notes brothers in law Don and Bob Doebele meeting in the Pacific for a second time during World War II. Their first reunion was at Pearl Harbor. Don sails as a gunner on an LST, both having Navy service since 1943. Their wives work for American Pump company. Local addresses and names appear for context, while legal notices mention a $3 fine for intoxication.
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Bressand
Ita Jae
Robert
Sreeent
Giibe
Pearl Harbor
Tiny le
Don
Navy
Ibpir
Grest Lakes
Dono
Inévican Radiator
Stancot Py Corporation
Ord Sani
Ind
Bol
Perry Company
Aninee Pump Company
Wernes
Sugar Ridge
Mir
Fred Térnes
Bob
West Bridge Street
Frank Doabele
Princeton Avenue
Markets and Produce Prices Amid Turbulent Trading
Market reporting shows fluctuating prices for wheat and assorted produce. Apples bananas and boxes of canned goods appear with varied rates. dairy and poultry items list modest gains and midrange costs across multiple vendors. Local organizations including Carlisle Grange and Firemen's Association are noted alongside performances by Jackson's Orchestra.
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Ohio
Iwo Jima
Numbar
Sudro-Curtis
Skytrain
Americas
United Service Motors
Keading
Ameeronn
Sinatra
Moho
Faye
Chirae
Getatstistiert
Batigalotye
Union
Columbia
WLB
North Ridgeville
Patrick A. Radican
Duce
Lorain County
J. S. Keeb
Mr. Loeb
U. S. Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Service
Radican & Loeb
Lorain County Savings & Trust
Elyria, Ghis
Elyria Man
John Mosier
Walnut Street
Heivas Rie
Lake Avenue
Elyria Savings and Trust Company
Toledo
Catr Kot Aiton
Arrinary
Rhode Island
Baskers
Barkets
Hothouse
Ae Sacks
Dtations Recah Ceil Am
Carlisle Grange
Hale Bay Candisle
Tolny Jackson
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