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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1942
Page
1
Elyria city survey aims to estimate sugar rationing card needs for families as the first step in rationing. Maston, the school superintendent, says issuance may occur late this month with elementary schools issuing family cards and high schools informing large quantity buyers.
Fremont report details a frustrated motorist whose car stalled on a rural road west of Fremont. After failed attempts to start, he hurled a crank through two windows and finally smashed all remaining windows before abandoning the vehicle. Patrolman Ledinsky had the car towed to Perrysburg garage.
Seamen picked up after drifting four hours on life rafts in a rough sea. Names include Woodrow Rousset, Adolph Storm, Richard Dars, Louis Hollenback, Rudolph Jacobsen, John Meret, Thomas Moody, Albert Obere, Louis Pantell, John Struthers, Joseph Tidwell. Tidwell reported going to the galley for sugar before a pair of explosions and the destroyer sinking while U boat watched.
George Campbell, once blind for 18 years, spoke to the Elyria Rotary Club about protecting sight. He described early life, Braille learning, school achievements in speech and dramatics, and two cataract surgeries at 18 that restored vision. He warned that 60 percent of earnings depend on sight and stressed care to prevent loss of vision.
Stanley Soja of 1303 West Avenue was arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge after his car struck a tree at about 7 30 p m yesterday near West Avenue and Ninth Street.
Obituary notes Oberlin and Western Reserve athlete Clayton Fauver, captain of football and baseball, bus iness manager of the Hi Oh Hi, and assistant editor of the Review. He coached Oberlin teams and served as trustee of First Church and Phillis Wheatley Community Center. Survived by two sons and a granddaughter, with funeral at First Church.
Potato growers from Lorait Medina and Cuyahsea counties will meet Friday at Columbia Town Hall for a tri county session to discuss growing and marketing issues. Morning speakers include Bart Tussing John Bushnell Clyde Copley with Milton Epzley presiding. Afternoon session features business talks and Earl Tussing on saving practices.
Floyd Brumbach of Lorain seeks divorce from Josephine citing neglect. marriage dated before 1937. Central Insurance sues Ales Sutowski insured and William J. Nelley of Elyria for 412 dollars over a Lake Road collision. Gilbert Islands raid described with Japanese losses, 41 enemy planes shot down, and 245 aircraft accounted by Army plus 8 by Navy.
Death notices report Iva L Jones 33 wife of Hine imette Jones of 400 1 West Vista Avenue and Burlal at Elyria Memorial Hospital with services planned. Also Mrs Grace Stemple Eberacle widow of the late Dr W G Ebeteaic dies in Cleveland after weeks of critical illness. Funeral plans listed and survivors named.
The Lorain County Four-H Council schedules a Friday meeting to discuss the 32nd Spring program and preparations for a county wide Four-H Mobilization Week from April 4 to April 9. Members listed include Dons ald Waser Henrietta Mrs J H Curtiss LaGrange Alfred Rolli Amherst Miss Marian Knit le Glenk Carpenter and Sier Grat.
The article explains a treasury withholding plan with personal exemptions and dependents, a fixed deduction schedule, and how normal tax and surtax would apply to various income figures. It shows example calculations for a single filer with specific net incomes and the resulting quarterly payments and total tax.
A fragmented OCR line notes "Dank" and suggests a fen a meaning linked to Getiran and the number four. The readable text hints at linguistic context or a dictionary-style entry without a clear event or person. Further readable specifics are not available.
Deputy registrars in Lorain County prepared today for the 107 tag sale as full supplies arrived late. Some tags reached noon Monday, with most stations still awaiting shipments. by April 10 all auto owners must have the new plates. Fifteen deputy registrars, including five in Elyria, will handle plate sales, with Simpson selling truck plates as the sole deputy registrar for truck tags this year.
A late report notes enemy numeric superiority but some gains by Allied forces. In Sorbana area Japanese efforts stalled as Dutch troops counterattacked, with fighting near Bandseng and Sophane. In Java’s northwest Batavia precautions rise while naval skirmishes and aerial actions continue along the central front and Holoday.
The Elyria Red Cross Chapter will present a final report on the War Fund campaign at its annual meeting. The chapter has expanded its $21,000 quota as the national goal rose to 45 million. officers election and a financial report will also be reviewed.
The Gypsum Prince, a 31 ton freighter of British registry, sank within four minutes after a collision with the 5,090 ton tanker Yeeo while entering Delaware Bay near Lewes Del. Five crew members reported muttering and others were rescued by Coast Guard cutters.
Sanitary Engineer G. E. Stan files a warrant against Mrs. Max Berger for failure to comply with a health department order to abate a nuisance at 10 Erie Street. The property reportedly lacks a toilet and water, with violations noted. Police will serve the warrant today.
The undersigned will sell at public auction on Wednesday March 11 beginning 12 30 PM at Ely tia Lake Avenue State Heat te Lo ons. Four horses and many farming tools and implements will be offered including grain binders disk cultivators wagons and household goods. Cash terms and property to be moved if not removed.
The Elyria Military Service Committee reports it has mailed sixty gift packages to service members and plans monthly shipments. Chairman Albert La Berson notes the group hopes to gather names and addresses for 200 to 400 servicemen, seeks local contributions, and aims to keep mailing dates current.
The Elyria Junior Chapter of Commerce announces enrollment committees and donor enrollment, with chairs and Red Cross members listed for West Carlisle Ridgfield Monroe Henshtia housing and transportation panels. Includes reception, luncheon, and various volunteer leaders across multiple townships.
London observers say raids aim to pressure Britain by striking captive plants in Europe. diplomatic commentary notes evacuations and resistance to French control, while officials describe Nazi armament efforts as a prelude to a spring offensive and continued German industrial strain.
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