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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1942
Page
1
The article outlines Civilian Defense staffing for air raid wards. Each post has three to all wardens depending on sector, with six hour on and eighteen off duty during standby. In alerts two senior wardens lead, others serve as second, third, and fourth wardens. Building wardens oversee buildings with over 100 people, under the senior warden of the sector. Factory units have special arrangements. head of factory acts like a senior warden.
A nostalgic PSA urges proper tire inflation using gauges rather than guesswork. Regular weekly checks at service stations ensure tires stay at correct pressure, potentially extending life by thousands of miles and avoiding costly wear.
Elyria reports a great success for the Victory Book Campaign with 2700 books turned in at the Elyria Library, 200 over the 2500 goal. Books are packed, repaired, and shipped to military canteens and Craig Field Selma Alabama, with 464 books sent in a note of thanks from Crats Field personnel. The effort also collected 1000 magazines for service members as part of a broader civic drive.
Civilian Defense workers are urged to view a private screening of the film "The Warning" at the Capitol Theatre on March 7 at 12:30 a.m. The event aims to educate workers on duties and procedures for bombing alerts and civil defense operations, highlighting the importance of preparedness and public safety.
A message from Mayor Joseph Q. Potro encourages all adults and children to attend an upcoming public presentation. The event, part of the regular program, will be shown to the public at a later date in the proper venue.
The erratic notice lists changes to events including a banquet rescheduled to March 5 by officers and Grange 203 planning a Friday night dance on March 6 at the Crile Taadian home. Names Marion Crile Easterday Helen Kater and Dan Kater appear among social greetings and weekend visits. Other local residents and couples are noted in brief, undated lines.
Clarence Peabo presided at a Needle Guild Society gathering on Wednesday afternoon. The event celebrated the guild’s anniversary with nine members in attendance and gifts exchanged. Several attendees shared updates on health and family visits, including Rev and Mrs. McVey and Mrs. Heal of Amherst. Local social notes mention relatives in Elyria Sandusky and McComb.
Mail caused heavy damage to traps in Uruguay recently, pushing trop insurance carried by crowers about 30 percent below the Tosses.
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