Fire loss and response details for Flyria area
A 1844 to 1943 fire loss report shows Flyria area losses totaling about 58 565 last year with average annual losses near 70 000 over five years. The total property and contents burned reached 3 284 440 with insurance on property around 735 440. Alarms numbered 260 with most in Elyria and Carlisle townships. firemen logged excess pump time and saved four drowning victims while aiding four others without success. Chief Bates urged strengthening the department as conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blyria
W. No Bales
Dlicita
Télalid
Asia
Elyria
Carlisle
Ghief Bates
Engineer Explains Rural Water Supply Dams Plan
An engineer from the Ohio Division of Conservation spoke at an Oberlin meeting with the Lorain County committee about rural water supply and farm ponds. The department can provide engineering devices and plans for dam projects, and several ponds are already under construction in Lorain County. Farmers were urged to contact the Division of Conservation or the Oberlin Chamber of Commerce secretary for guidance. A survey plan for Lorain County rural water supply was also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OK Division of Conservation
Oberlinfast Hight
Loran
Department of Conservation
69 Seniors Taking Scholarship Test in Lorain County
Lorain county high school seniors took the general scholarship test today under the State Department of Education. Elyria High School hosted the local administration while the statewide test ran concurrently. Five Lorain county senior boys took the agricultural test yesterday afternoon in the Elyria block. A supply of Form 424 Special Revised for deferment requests was reported by the Elyria Selective Service Board as recently replenished. A Stolen car recovered case noted a Zephyr sedan found near Middle Avenue and 50 Street. police could not identify the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
State Department of Adqucation
Elyria High School
Ohio
Elyria
Elyria Selective Service Board
Sitten
Cleveland
Middle Avenue
Slo Steer
Pullee Yestertis Pleo
Volunteer Blood Donors To Be Registered
News brief reports a mobilized Red Cross blood drive with a unit from Cleveland visiting March 26 and 27 to register volunteers and meet quotas. Local committees note several nations and states are near capacity while others fall short on the first day of the effort. The effort involves fuel, public services, and local businesses supporting the drive ahead of March quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Blood Dolor
Oly Fuel Gas Company
Ohio Public Service Company
Birnek's
Tne
Elsha
Blyrht
Cleveland
Kisenia
Elyria Soldier Honored With Fifth Army Decoration In Italy
Private First Class Vertion M. Alexander of Elyria receives a Star for heroic achievement while serving with the Fifth Army front in Italy. His wife Ida lives on Haveli Street in Elyria and his brother Mrs Harry Alexander is listed in Gallooia Ohio. Alexander was employed by Perry Pay Company, Elyria, before entering service. A local motorist, Frank Weisheil of North Ridgeville, was fined $10 and costs for reckless driving after failing to stop for a flashing signal at Broad and East Bridge streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Army
Daly
Vertion M
Alexander
Elyria
Obio
Wellon
Ti Itialy
Batta
Ida
Haveli Street
Kigela
Abs
Harry Alexander
Third Aveenue
Gallootia
Ohio
Perry Pay Company
Frank Weisheil
North Ridgeville
Marat Ala
Agate
Broad
East Bridge
Coleman
Lorain
al Fie
Itso
Avon Lake hold fellowship and awards banquet soon
Avon Lake residents gathered Saturday to honor sons serving in the Navy with a home event featuring a cake centerpiece, decorations, and a purse gift. Attendees included many local families and friends, while notes of training at Great Lakes were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
Matt Goebl
Ved
Navy
Moreh
Great Lakes
Theling Keeler
Nanette Suffin
Rons
Mar Navotny
Ruth
Dorothy Kelly
Arlene: Brown
Bernice Goebl
Avany Lake
Fritz, Bohland
Westlake
Jim Best
Burgess Allison
Milton Scouipdaars-Carlson Pete
Dook Christofferson
Raymond Novatny
John Winettell
Walter Tittle
Edgar Hintcock
North Carolina
Gock
Art Hing
Bat
Paul Hansellemim
Bellbehem Lutheran Church
Dorothy Buck
Karl Dryer
Gward
Comeh
Wil
Lavent
Willy Tats
Congregational Chine
Cbaret
Priday
Priday Preening Mareh
Tatu
Kentucky
Ral
Eaton Women's Club Meets in Rural Week Meeting
The Eaton Women's Club gathered at the home of Mrs. David Sampson for a March meeting. A Dutch dinner was enjoyed and several members were honored. Officers for the year were elected: president Mrs. Harlan, secretary Mrs. Crowley, and other posts filled. gifts were given to Behlke and others. The group adjourned with awards for high scores and plans for the April meeting at Mrs. Harry Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Jathot Lee
Wee Wiens
David Sampson
Bowling Busantss
Sane Offivers
Pichoieitt
Harlan Debiasishs
Eric Crowley
Harvey
Waslet
Chin Urge
Mike Behlke
Susan Romagunce
Airs
David Bamps
Behlke
Mes
Smiprot
Burcu
Woh Gangyn
Mia Pith Peachey
Ian
April Meewag
Hota
Harry Potts
Officers Reelected At Wool Growers Meeting
Wool growers of Laraine County reappointed officers at a business session held last night at the Oberlin Tavern Oberlin Fourlett township. New township representatives were named and five township representatives were elected. Notables included I. E. Campbell Pittsfeld president and H. T. Brogley Mttefeld vice president along with H. G. Perlman Henretts veerpling and terasire. Tar Beyy and LAL Kauffman spoke on sheep health pasture care and postwar wool outlook noting U S production lags foreign supply and suggesting hay meadows for grazing. Payroll check theft reported as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laraine County
Grawers Assoelslina
Grawers
Oberlin
Fourlett
Campbell
Pittsfeld
Brogley
Mttefeld
Presdents
HL G
Perlman
Henretts
Veerpling
Terasire
G. Portman
Tenrethiy
Henne
Gimden
A. K. Raitd
Brighfon
William
Murray
Rochester
Sim
Nashy
Russia
Wellington
Jd. G. Rapking
Huntington
Dalks
Tar Fi Beyy
Onin States University
Lal Kauffman
Ohio
Kauffman
United States
Ausstralia
New Zealand
Africa
Avon High School Spring Concert Plans And Senior Day Formation
Avon High School schedules a Spring concert with Belden and Ridgeville bands, appoints Violet Vasu Joan Barber Dosis Farthsh afer Betty Jayush and Margaret Strat to draft a Senior Distinction Day program, and outlines a March 16 assembly. A senior class meeting on March 6 set the planning in motion, with economics and history classes shown films on Americanism and a Foreget-Me-Not club meeting focusing on quilting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon School
News
Avon High Schvnes
Belden
Ridgeville
Bey
Violet Vasu
Joan Barber
Dosis Farthshafer
Betty Jayush
Margaret Strat
Rita Kiskam
W. E. Blake
Mr. Shellman
Pee Geter
Vet Basketballingess
Norman Qebicher
Rovert Bru
Ronald Hubb
Prinen Homer
Robert Howeelel
Eddie Staple
Fuad Rageck
Julon Pucker
Vey Willan Sinedtes
Maye Noudste Aeltentbeel
Kent
Clewehaith
Noonan Stock- Heit
Waestlaber
Jamesn S Poyne
Chevidand
Sar Pal
Cleveland
Rogie Cevieyert
Predi
Moeridas
Vass
Fragmented OCR Notice With Names and Local Mentions
An OCR damaged notice lists residents and families in a small town for a week end gathering and local activities. It names Kipten Mi Maw Gadhing and several others including Mrs Walaan My and Bl Bells with scattered references to nearby locations such as Elyria and Scobag house east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sethalvin Bertined
Welle Wagion
Walaan
Amd
Ruton Mvius
Scobag
Elyria
Tony Chiu
Detroit war plant inquiry reveals sleeping employee sighting
In a Detroit plant probe, Senator Ferguson and others described an inspector witnessing a worker asleep at his post during a shift. The management could only promise to take representation to the union as Ferguson pressed for clear disciplinary steps. The hearing touched on government involvement and industry efficiency in wartime production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroita
Senate
Hanmerton Baldinday
Veithig
Detroit
Ferguson
Sid
Cine
Alana
George
Ramey Amolive
Rathiey
Amion
Wall
Agergent
Romiey
Dour
Aacesine Ptaan
Rand Laber
Rotanes
Automotive Council
LaGrange Community Meeting at High School
Local residents gather at LaGrange High School on Tuesday March 20 for a town meeting chaired by Taner Long. President and manager Mea Long urges full attendance to discuss several important community issues upcoming this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto
Lagrange PT. A
Marely
Ceell “Einler
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Tuessing
Martin
Paul Nichols
Bol
Wieox
Clyde Nugent
Wilma Nugent
Amherst
Creursia Freeman
Charles
Narks and Sin
Pal
Elyria
Puaschy
David Pontatt
B. Rawson
George McCrumwell
PattfQeld
Lois Vickery
Lakewoakt
Chatpatte Knowles
Marie Burham
Dalighter
Helensoat Mansfield
Charles Aelumes
Wetliar Johnse
Cynoon
Cleveland
Helen
Flor Stone Mathur College
Bueat Edhya Dunlap
Decal High
Ralph Biddinger
Ralph Bladinger
Aid van Jerry
Cashhnd
Abe Harold Darby
Aid Dms
Greenwich
Kenneth Darby
Allie
Unclear text fragment reports home arrival and church events
Fragmentary notes describe a person returning home and reporting for preflight at Chapel Hill. It mentions attended church services at Norman Butt and Bloomington, and references training, military corps, and a upcoming marriage. Names and places are partially legible amid damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Service
Bloomington
Oathsan
Baer
Robert Martin
Arte Aue
Martin Maalfern
Gyts
Mir
Tye
Greeny Ie
Jidike
Alau
Ne Lind
Wilson Named Commissioner for Big Ten Athletics
Kenneth J. Tug Wilson, Northwestern University athletics director for 20 years, was named Big Ten Commissioner to succeed the late Maj. John K. Griffith. Wilson, 49, Olympic track star, was approved unanimously by the conference board after athletic directors’ action. He has been part of the Big Ten since his freshman year at Whiteman in 1916. A separate item reports a woman fined and assessed costs after a taxicab incident and arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicagg
Kenneth J
Tug) Wilson
Northwestern University
Big Te
John K. Griffith
Wilson
Tacale Ir
Big Ten
Witoly
Oberlin Road MAKE IMPROVEMENT PLANS
At a church meeting in Oberlin the council discussed enlarging parlors and kitchen and installing a water system. Plans were submitted by Professor Ward and Worthday Party. Several guests from Elyria and Wellington attended a related birthday party for Mrs. Chiples Jones in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Counicl
Professor Ward
Harry, Mills
Chiples Jones
Wellington
Rom. Elyria
Coustin
Janelle
Frank Justin
Elyria
Robert Flinn
Crome Masai
Eduard Justin
Great Lakes Training Station
Ars Kenneth Kern
Sarah VonArsdale
Ped Vain Arsdale
Ralph Dusted
Henrietta
Anne Reta
Robert Bares
Camp Perry
Pfu
Chlvin
Shack
Liew
Ashby
West River Road community notes reflect visits and gatherings
Residents along West River Road report numerous social calls and family visits. Mrs. Melntire and relatives in Mansfield hosted by daughters in law Edna Bly and others. extended families from Vincent, Nova and nearby towns joined in open houses and suppers. A church gathering near Vincent featured Meas wt Sle pied and community neighbors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor Melntire
Uiter
Dam
Paul Melntire
Mansfield
Edna
Viet
Meg
Frankie Bows
Frank Fechteuth
Vincent
B.A. White
Arty Archtrut
Nova, Ohio
Merle Smith
Winnifred Smot Flynnt
Abia Hurlbut
Manslas
Severak
Vinven Wiendad
Uty
Hidne Vt Rey
Es Koautz
Giroweld
Frankie Begs
Bitte Selon
Ars
Athol Jonnson
Beier
Bell Whambers
Syd Watheadiay
Susan van Wagner
Moweis
Childeen
Vincent Methettiot
Death Notices from Ridgeville and Amherst area
Obituaries for Joseph Meacham of Amherst and Elsie Stamlin of Ridgeville township note long local ties and family survivors. Mathias Markus Grafpton of Litchfield, a farmer, dies after five weeks illness. services at Immaculate Conception church followed by burial in Ste Mary’s Ridge cemetery. Burial plans and church rites are listed with survivor details and calling hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siowstller
Robert of
Spahkellau
St. Mary's
Marys
Kate
Fi. Sponcelier
Warren
E. Aasilin
Elsie Marie Stamlin
Loran
Cook Roads
Ridgeville
Inchship
Lakewood
Ridgeville Township
San
William
Anna Hackathorn
Pauline Filichiea
Cleveland
Andrews
Fred
George Jorgensen
Klanke
Detroit ‘Avenue
P.m
Eugene Thompson
Fields M. B.elich
Coe Cemetery
North’ Olmsted
Mationas Markus Grafpton
Mathias Markus
Medina County Road
Litchfield
Immaculates Conception Church
Grafton
Francis
Jarie Seifert
Litchfield B.C
Europe
Russell. Fuleton
Serviers
Immaculair Conception Church
Roy, Fy
P. A. Ferron
Ste Mary's Leer
Court actions and arrests reported in local court notes
A string of court entries describes driving under improper brakes, fines and costs for several defendants including Lavala, Detroit Uriene, and Chinn for illegal driving. Additional items mention divorce filings involving Josephine and Lav, a truck accident near El Taye Mertz, and granted divorce grounds for various couples with dates dating to 1949 and mentions of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Saggias
Detroit
C. Chinn
Oberlin
el Taye Mertz
Eighteen Nazi Generals Killed and 43 Taken Prisoner
Allied forces announced today that eighteen German generals were killed and forty three were taken prisoner. The report, transmitted by Allied wire service, cited leaders including Rommel and Kluge among those affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cyshat
Ewe Rommel
Feld
Mateint Gon Kluge
Lectenatt
Funnygor
Grupj Pentubrer
Air Medal Won By Set Joe Radachi
Sergeant Joe Radachi of Blytheia, 42 West 12th Street, recently received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement in aerial combat. He flew missions over Germany, Austria, Hungary, Yugoslavia, and northern Italy, earning commendations for closing with the enemy. Prior to service, he was a screw machine operator for Westerly Machine Co. in Blyria, Ohio, enlisting in May 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pypternti
Italy
Sergean Oe
Radel
Prank Radachi
West
St. Blythia
Air Medal
Perator
Radacht Fas
Fitisstona
Hégensburg
Germany
Lind
Vienna
Norther
Tenly
Yugoslavia
Agroitia Ue Machine Co
Blyria
Escaped Convict Charged In Slaying In Washington
Joseph Medley, 45, an escaped convict, was formally charged with first degree murder in the death of Nancy Boyer, 45, found dead in her soundproof apartment. A warrant was issued by U S Commissioner Needham Turnage as police hunted Medley, identified by a close friend from a photo. Two cars were damaged in a separate East avenue crash at Broad street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Meeley
Ronvick
Moersley
Veer
Wilford Emerson
Wil Wilder
Fifth Street
East Avenue
Broad Street
Cummings Defends Record Against Examiner Criticism
Cummings replies to state examiner criticism over mailers and duties of examiners. He argues the examiner overstepped, cites three cases lacking hearings, and asserts monthly reports suffice while praising his court’s efficiency and respect from the bar. He seeks reprimand for examiner’s interference beyond authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peate H.C
Nyinga
Ferguson
Grand Jury
Cumings
Tn Cone
Cummings
Camden Garden Club Elects Officers in March Meeting
Seventeen members hosted by Mrs Stanley Pitts in Camden elected new officers for the coming year including president Mrs Elva Scott and treasurer Mrs Mary Osborn. The program featured a flower quiz and vegetable talk while refreshments were served by Mrs Cydick and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipton
Camden Garden Club
Stanley Pits
Camden
Mabelle Whitney
Elva Scott
Jessie Davidson
Penarystreasurer
Mary Osborn
Spong
W.D. Davidson
Carrie Radeliffe
We Cydick. Oson
Margaret Whitney
Nettie Wood
Frances Id
Myayy
C.J. Holts
Allen Hospital
Edith Blackett
He Sandusky Hospital
Paul Meitzke
Wright Field
Amherst
Ranma Morgan
Khl Brimby
Wakeman
Dean
Bernice
Florence Bawls
Ln Lgerm
J. H. Lew
Harley Searles
Aljen Hospital
Max
Edd Axstiffe
L.A
Elyria
Werlesday
Vern Albanohe
Soune
Q. M. Sprague
Abs Sprague
Stanley Pups
Robert Gid
Maxwell Sprague
Eleanor Grace
Maxwell Clark
R. F Clark
Pansfield
Way
Markets Reported By War Administration Office Of Market Services
Markets listed include apples from Newtown produce with varieties Rhode Island Greenings and Winesaps, priced per basket or per peck. Carrots celery cabbage lettuce onions parsnips and potatoes show mixed prices. squash greens and turnips priced per unit or per basket. Prices reflect ordinary and preferred conditions with some quality notes and stock levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAR For Administration Office
Markic
T - Services
Newt-by
Wits
Qin Min
BO Ispist
Norther Spr
Rhode Island
Klayman
Bankers
U.S
Hubbrrd
Gerry
Haserla
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flyria
Sudro-Curtis
John J. Kolopos
Wet River
Third Street
Wool Gowers
Robert F. Evans
Western Automatic
iScrew Ca
Evans
Hig Jorker
Lee Gubeng
Atlantic and Pacific
Mei Ldle
LaGrange
Columbia
Pier
Soot Mery
Meweler
ABS Sulenta
Soceday
Ray Dourst
Cielo
Murbach
West Riveter Street
Aid
Costa Tt
Interpiention
Oberlin Road
West River Road
Chicago
Pba
Walseher
Austin Hore Tavern Porter
Chessanedd
Blake Hicks
Puget
Cearyene
Armeerst
Williams Joseph Meacham Amherst
Willam
Dosth Meadwilty
East Maistrobl
South Amherst
Kendan
England
Canada
South Aimbiarst
Methiodish
Heer Treasher
Sirvising
Ate
Clara
Arthur Estranger
Elyia
Raymond Kreeger
Florence of
Soutl Amerst
Zileh
Batial
Ridgehill
John Perenca
Dhe
Teniee HC
Shentfa
Charles Kuba
Dewey Avenue
Josephine
Sionrog Strovt
Biscia
Hive
Charles Ac Mous
Lorein
Aebreuireg Coflag
Troitt Une
Platts Yy
Mougde
Alice Birk
HO Ridley
Nols
Iseten Frem
Hebert
Dudge
Maceus Mythiger
Susan of
Reia Go Jonas A
Milton
Peo
Laval
I Howe
Joe Radachi
Brynay
Harold R, Rorick
Tetley
Beavidus
Rover
Clark Gardner
Osage, Iowa
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