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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1945
Page
1
Reported raids over northern England last night caused limited damage and a few fatalities. A military communique described enemy air activity but did not specify whether aircraft or bombs targeted the region.
Charles Wittgitale brother of the late William Jennings Bryan and aunt to the 1924 Democratic candidate for vice president Bevan Bryan dies at home aged 78. Funeral services scheduled for tomorrow after several months of illness.
Mrs Busbee rants about railway reservations and transcontinental travel delays. The public voice praises railroads, telephone and streetcar services, hotels, grocers, and laundries for serving more people with limited staff. A comment urges sending draperies for spring cleaning before starting housework.
Forecasters warned the swollen Ohio River could rise further as rains drenched the watershed between Cincinnati and Louisville. Crests were seen in Wheeling and Marietta with Potomac area impacts. emergency measures included pumps and Red Cross shelters as lowland flooding spread, though some areas began receding by daylight.
Funeral services planned for two women killed when a Pennsylvania passenger train struck a truck carrying them near Vernon Dyer Darriyente C and Mrs. Marty Cuthrie 35. A man riding with them suffered a broken leg after the crossing signals failed and the truck reportedly drove onto the tracks.
Six people died in Ohio weekend accidents in Columbus and nearby areas. An employee on Columbus street was fatally struck by a car. an elderly gardener was fatally struck while walking near a parked truck. a young man was crushed under freight wheels in Columbus yards. a 80-year-old machinist fell to his death in a hotel stairwell. a mother and her foster daughter were killed when a passenger train struck them in London Ohio. the report notes multiple fatalities and ongoing investigations.
Fifth Army troops seized Monte della Croce and several villages on strategic heights west of the Bologna highway. Eight Army units cleared the coast woods south of the Comacentin lagoon as Amparitan patrols probed enemy positions along the Fifth Army front. Clashes reported east of Mount Belmont.
Westerville reports four victims killed in a Friday explosion at Kilgore Manufacturing. Routine investigation continues as services were held for Mrs. Mahel Sealy, 20, and Mrs. Betty Dame Case, 23. Survivors listed include Hhivaht W. Smith, 48, and Mrs. Chora Waugherty.
Washington officials disclosed that 200 convict volunteers from Athin take penitentiary and New Jersey reformatory have been injected with experimental drugs. The drugs showed promise against malaria in animals and monkeys, as researchers seek tests among servicemen.
About 25,000 Chrysler Corp employees end their strike and return to work as negotiations with 15,000 Bridges Co. employees push plans to restart operations. The move follows threats of rapid production resumption amid severe strikes and a push to restore armament output.
The Grafton Parent Teacher Association held a Monday meeting at Grafton School to discuss an upcoming April 1 event. Attendees included Supt BL B Tow and Mrs Esther Willan Phe PAPAL. a supper by the pool and an athlete banquet by the association were planned with details to be announced.
In Alexandria Louisiana on a Saturday night a training flight from a nearby air field crashed in a wooded area about 14 miles south west of Winnfield. The crash killed one bombardier 43 year old Heine Wegiaw and injured others. Commanding officer Cal Quentin Guick reported the incident.
County Commissioner Wickens, admitted to Cleveland Clinic with a bladder ailment, shows improvement. A letter from Clerk E. T. Comings describes Bransoh in Florida for about two weeks due to his brother’s illness, with experts anticipated to return the latter part of the weeks.
A birthday surprise honored Mrs Clark at her home with a cooked dinner and decorated cake. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A C Wolf, Robert, Mr and Mrs Charles McNeal, Mrs Clair McNeal, Mrs Trina Guyaska, John, Mrs Freda McNeal, the honoree, Mr Clark, News [ttny Aly, and Mrs Tee Mennell of Takewood. Also present were Mrs qd D Mennell, Emily Knight, Lt Frederick FB Knight, and others from Cardington, Elyria, and Westlakes.
Henrietta residents greet Lt John RB Lees and family as he returns from Miami on a ten day delay to Airdling Texas. Pvt Gordon Wilford finishes basic at Camp Robinson and heads to Camp Ord for orders. Patrol pace three days to reach Leyte. Pvt Joseph Whelan of Flushing wounded during a tough advance with the 1st Infantry Division in the Philippines amid heavy action and hostile fire.
Walter Owens, 28, of Oberlin, was seriously injured after a car struck his group on Broad Street. An Elyria woman, Harriet Smith, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, fined $50 plus costs, and suspended from driving for six months. Owens was hospitalized at Elyria Memorial Hospital for possible fractures and facial injuries.
Divorce actions and civil suits were dismissed or granted today in common pleas court. Cases include a divorce for Mary Csubak from John Wes, a divorce for Ned from William on cruelty grounds, and a $900 graft case against Louis Rade. Oberlin dealer G T Sedgeman filed suit against Horey J Jones for $685. Continuous notes list other petitions and dismissals in Lt. court.
Obituary notices summarize deaths of Christie and former Wakeman resident Mrs Lick Barber. Christie, Christie family details, born in Scotland, World War I veteran, widow Myrtle Christie, daughter Mattia Ellen Christie, funeral plans in Elyria and LaSalle Mass. Burial in Brookdale. Also note Mrs Lick Barber, 80, Norwalk, survived by sister and six brothers. services at Lt D. Gerber Funeral Home and Wakeman Cemetery.
Washington officials say lend-lease will end when the war ends and not be used for postwar reconstruction. Federal Judge Underwood refused to interfere with the induction of Harry Otis Crawbaugh a Marion county farmer who challenged the draft on grounds of irreplaceable status. The court found no illegality in the draft board’s action.
Elyria newspaper item notes Rotary Club luncheon at noon with speaker Rev Walter L White of Lima. He will discuss popular superstitions and their persistence, presenting analysis of belief patterns and cultural influence. Additional local notes mention defense service counts and community names.
Grain prices show small shifts with yellow corn at 21,1615 and No 2 yellow oats around 97-78, soybeans 1849-16. Livestock steady with cattle around 800 head and hogs 100-140 pounds at 4-14, lambs 1-15.75, ewes 7-8, calves 400. Market activity noted as active and steady in Cleveland region.
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