Voice of War Talk in Washington Echoes From Home
Henry McLemore laments political bickering while urging citizens to pressure Congress and enlist troops’ voices in prioritizing labor, production, and sacrifices for the war. He condemns leisure luxuries and advocates shared burden, warning against complacency and red tape.
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Henry
Capitol
Philippines
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McNaught Syndicate, Inc
North Ridgeville plans party and dance event
John Gibbons announced a St Patrick card party and dance in North Ridgeville on Tuesday starting at 8 pm. Refreshments will precede the dance with live music by a polka orchestra Mekedrars. Hostesses include Mrs Gibbons Ithaiean Mrs Mary Foley and Mrs Peter Barnes.
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North Ridgeville
John Gibbons
St. Patrick
Danette
Pola Corchestre
Gibbons Ithaiean
Mary Foley
Peter Barnes
Ridgeville School Honor Roll Is Announced
NORTH RIDGEVILLE the Ridgeville School announces the fourth six weeks honor roll with list by grade. Seniors include Azhara Carpenter Janet Irons Katherine Meixner Juanita Stroud Mildred Tippett.
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North Ridgeville
Ridgeville School
Azhara Carpenter
Janet Irons
Katherine Meixner
Juanita Stroud
Mildred Tippett
Eloise Carpenter
Donald Bermand
Eleanor Gerhart
Beverly Kern
Marion Huot
Laura Mac Sommers
Mary Agnes Drifke
Dorthy Falkner
Eugene Diederich
Evelyn Griesemer
Mildred McVeigh
Bernice Pitts
Alice Monts
Robert Gaydash
Roy Hadaway
Juan Sanborn
Doris Watton
Doris Anderson
Jane Gottwald
Sally Henson
Kay Leonard
Richard Maddock
Charlotte Neilsen
Tulh Ross
John Schentzen
Gretchen Stroud
Charles Sweet
Jane Ware
Wayne Wilson
Fay Yost
Sandra Henson
Marilyn Dreger
Doris Gottwald
Ray Graff
Stephanie Lasth
Marvin Launden
Atrs
G. E. Ironsci
Muller
Elyria
Wantons Thas
Wil de
County Engineer Joins In Protest Over Doughton Bill
County Engineer Don E. Patterson and state highway officials protest the Doughton bill now in Congress. It would block Ohio from taxing gas, sales, and local property on materials for military use, threatening a 30 percent cut to the local road program and possible government bankruptcies. Patterson urges public protest by writing to named officials.
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Don E. Patterson
Doughton
Congress
Ohio
Patterson
Dow W. Harter
Birmingham W S C S Meets at Mrs Kite Home
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Clara Kite’s home on Wednesday afternoon for devotionals led by Mrs HB Gime. President Mrs Laury Ballany led the business session and a playlet titled Sickness In India featured cast including Mire Carl Robart and others. Refreshments followed with a shower hosted by Marx Bred Gerber for Mrs Stanton Vincent and a later social with guests from Elpha Lorain Brownhheim Amber Milan and others.
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W. S. CG
Dirmingham
Womens Society of Christian Service
Mus
Clara Kite
HB. Gime
Walter
Menuunter
FD. lFrench
B. Or. Glime
Glenn Berkmeystr
Local Notices and Society Updates for Upcoming Events
Brief illness notes for Belvin Saylor and Ernestine Bates. Women’s Society of Christian Service plans box packing for Craftees at Mrs. Glenn Berkmeyer’s home. Committees named for fall bazaar with Mrs. Berkmeyer chairing. Community party to honor bakers entering service at Binnitsnam church. Easter Sunrise service at Birmingham church with breakfast served by the society. Breakfast committee led by Miss Clara Kline and Mrs. A. R. Glint.
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Belvin Saylor
Ernestine Bates
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Glenn Berkmeyer
Berkmeyer
Joe:gieeot
Edwin Prince
Louis Hailash
Women's Society of Christian Service
B. R. Gime
Mow Smith
Iqvare Kline
Reg Commutter
Wadsworth
Andrew Schisler
Jenne Mitchell
Hirmingham Church
Womens Seiety of Christian Service
Clara Kline
A. R. Glint
Penfield GNANGY TO MEET PENFIELD REGULAR SOCIETY MEETING
Penfield GNANGY to meet at the hall on Wednesday evening March 18. Refreshments prepared by Mr and Mrs O J Gates and Mr and Mrs James Merrick. United Society met March 11 at Town Hall with lunch served by Mrs Fred Rolin and notes by Mr Bixee. Bazaar planned for Friday evening March 77.
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Penfield
O. J. Gates
James Merrick
Society
United Society
Fred Rolin
Derkey
Busnes
Fred Ioltin
Bixee
Harold Sooy
Our Setup For Civilian Defense
A first person outline of duties for wardens and volunteers in civilian defense. It details responsibilities for assisting disabled residents during air raids and blackouts, organizing evacuations, communications, and emergency response roles within the U S Citizens Defense Corps. It concludes with social club notices about a ladies afternoon pinochle event.
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Beeler
Eicas
U. S. Citizens’ Defense Corps
Lhve
John Strachey
Citizens Defense Corps
Tegular
Blackout Safety Rules And Emergency Response Measures
The document outlines wartime blackout procedures including evacuation of injured, road clearance, and feeding families. It details how emergency squads operate, traffic and street lighting must be obscured, and safe conduct during blackouts to protect civilians and maintain order.
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War Department
Plan Mobilization Week For All Four-H Clubs
Lorain County Four-H Club Council plans mobilization week as part of national Four-H mobilization. Tentative Lorain events include May 14 advisors training, June 2 officers conference, June 9 Four-H Daily Day for three counties, August 9 to 24 county fair exhibition, August 29 to Sept 4 Ohio State Fair participation, and November 7 achievement day. Donald Vesem elected president. J H Curtiss secretary treasurer. Marta Schriver appointed officer.
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Lorain County
Loraine County
Lorain
Medina
Cuyahoga
Donald Vesem
Henrietta
J. H. Curtiss
LaGrange
Marta Schriver
Sertor
Employers Turn To U S Office For Labor Service
Increasing numbers of area employers are turning to the United States Employment Service to fill labor needs. L. H. Lancashire says the service is the War Production Board’s official labor recruiting agency, with preferences for war production and priority ratings guiding referrals. When local skilled workers are scarce, regional offices search wider, even nationwide, to prevent disruption of mobilization and production.
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L. H. Lancashire
Flyrna
The
Employment Service
War Production Board
Lancashire
Elysia
EL. Keenan
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Farmers Ask For More Help In Fields Across Counties
Lorain and neighboring counties report surveys showing farmers expect higher labor needs. About 73 replies in Lorain with Erie 18, Huron 86, and Cuyahoga noting reduced itinerant help. U S Employment Service sent questionnaires to all farmers to gauge additions needed and availability for work on other farms.
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Lorain County
Alver
Planning Committee
Lorain
Erie
Huron
Meding
Cuyshoge
Labor Committee
Erie County Committee
Huron County
Cuyahoga County
United States Employment Service
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