Red Cross War Fund Drive Reaches Near Forty Percent
Elyria chapter reports additional contributions totaling about $8,000, lifting the drive to roughly $24,000 toward a $61,000 quota. Subgroups including students and clubs raised funds, with seniors and junior friendship circles contributing, as Red Cross services and wartime morale draw strong local support.
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Red Cross War Fund
Elyria Anal
Elyria
Crtitory
Campair
Marvel
Thanth
Woo McClelan
Mig. Dole
Grange
Red Cross
War Service
Josephine Walten
Hkh School
Paris
Alsi
Ano
Gertrude Mallory
YW Oc
Abel
Privastalalpy
Wilk
Virginia Rotopos
Elyna
McClellin
War raid reports and court appearance in a single brief
John Whitlock of 124 fake avenue faced arraignment on a charge of driving while intoxicated with a £15 fine and costs noon today. The note recalls Stuttgart bombings and Allied raids over Germany, with claims of 2,800 tons dropped, and references to Luftwaffe defenses and British bombers.
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Fake Avenue
Wit
A. R. Agate
Stuttgart
Stuttgart Slone
Munich
Germany
Amiens
Surtigart
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Hitler
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Ind
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Reitek Bamberk
Gero
Aise Wale
RAK
Village of Amherst Wins Finding for 5400 in Suit
A finding for 5400 in favor of the Village of Amherst arises from a dispute over a contract with Bramble River company. The court ordered payment and allowed fees to the taxpayer’s attorney, with interest at 6 percent from the due date. A civil war veteran aged 101, Bryan, died at his home after service with the Union Army.
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Amherst
Mages Pete Fe
Iran
Theo
Howe
Miehard
Bramble Rive Company
Ity
Quiscas
Branatiles Rive
Bryan
Maret
Benta- Wen OS Smith
Dash Sosie Cil
Setpran van Wind Comte
Wallan
Union
Cay Wa
Fragmented WWII battle scene with Soviet and German forces
The text depicts a chaotic WWII frontline with artillery barrages, barbed wire, and troops across rivers. It mentions Soviets driving toward Rostov-like targets and German defenses, with multiple town taken or threatened and a tense push toward oil fields.
Death Record Wakeman Om Ib Alig Motthan Bevo
Obituary notice for Vivian Jane An Vivi, daughter of Me and Mas Alain AX of AZ Rance Street, with birthplace Elyverte and funeral arrangements at Bittner Funeral Home. The service is at St Agnes Church with the Rev. By Leward officiating, followed by interment in the local cemetery.
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Wakeman
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Voom
Hope
Vivi Tine
Megnenitbeen
Mas
Alain AX
Rance
Elsvie
Hinesdes
Annas
Mintat Mips
Artie Axx
Tisresand
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George Ceavely
Lorin
Bittner
Puneral Helle
Weber
St Agnes Ehunih
Leward Will Offengte
Court House News From Lorain Amid Turbulent Docket
A chaotic court page from Lorain includes arrests and charges, divorce actions, and various legal proceedings. Notable items involve deputies, a divorce petition, and a string of courtroom entries, with unclear names and mixed outcomes. The report also references a fatal tire blowout and widespread police activity around the courthouse perimeter.
Dates Announced for Renewal of Ration Stamp Validity
Washington announces new validity dates for red and blue ration stamps used for meat and staple purchases. Old stamps expire as lines indicate. the plan sets renewal windows and replacement options through upcoming weeks and months.
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Washington
Lorain County Receives State Revenue Allocation
A garbled notice indicates Lorain County will receive 23631 dollars from a state treasury fund. The distribution appears linked to statewide surpluses from utility or excise sources, with a reference to Ohio counties and a state treasurer, but details are unclear due to the damaged text.
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Lorain
Tire
Sartor
Levis
Dan
Ohio
Apelief Bend
Yoctis Qualifying For Army Navy Programs
Thirty two Elvrians and seven Ridgeville Township youth sat Army Navy college qualifying tests as yesterday’s papers show. Results will be sent to the State Department of Education, with no local reports received. Test levels varied nationwide. top candidates seek Army Speed tracing and Navy College programs.
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Ridgevile Township
Amy-Navy College
Hugh Seto
Department of Education
Wall Son
Army
Jd. D
Army Speen Fod
Navy College
Word son missing in action from war department notice
WELLINGTON Mr and Mrs Chenge Thornton of Sponge received late last evening from the War Department that their son Goodon Thornton has been missing since February 22 in Malaya He has been Flight Engineer of a bomber He is survived by his father Mr Garden Thereton and a daughter Lee ay Leutli.
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Wellington
Aare Chenge Thornton
Sponge
War Department
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Jie
Maly
Tery
Aed
Garden Thereton
Demerthold
Lee Ay Leutli
Detention Home Fund lecture to aid Boys Town supporters
Proceeds from a public lecture by Father Flanagan founder of Boys Town will fund a detention home in Northeast Ohio. Tickets are on sale at the Ohio Public Service Store and local shops, with a speaker’s fee of 250 dollars plus expenses. any surplus goes to Boys Town work. The event follows a series of community activities and charity drives supporting juvenile court aid, Red Cross campaigns, and local service clubs.
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Biulie
Megr Flinagan
Neb
Nye
Father Flanagan
Maeeh
Liternators
Qo Sam Cummings
Pky Hall
Cheye- Jane Kywans
Feneel
Lowed Lab
Ome
Celub-Tretacka Memoria Laws Service
Asaia
Ohio
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Ce Park
Fly Park
Sevond Street
Rhein
Sinking of a Tanker in the Caribbean Canal
The sinking of a small Panamanian registry tanker near the Caribbean canal was announced by naval district headquarters. Thirty four crew members were rescued by the skipper, with some injuries reported. the cause and precise location remain undetermined.
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Balhoa
Canal
Naval District
Wultiattt Russell
Dorset
England
Sas
Tssing
Cinee
Councilman Black Seeks Tax Gains for City Income
County finance notes reveal Councilman Black advocates measures to boost city income. Reported tax assessment changes discuss valuations, missed bills, and possible increases tied to real estate amid 1947 to 1948 court records. Local officials eye December tax bills and property valuations.
Wife Of Roosevelt Files Divorce Suit In Texas
Mrs Roosevelt, wife of Roosevelt III, second son of the president, filed for divorce in Fort Worth Texas. She seeks custody of three children and one half of community property including ranch equipment, 200 acres of land, and livestock. The petition alleges separation for about a year and accuses the husband of cruel conduct and disregard for his marriage vows.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Roosevelt
Commie
Dowh
Fit Worth
Unclear OCR Text on Tax Form and Pigeon Feeding
Fragmentary OCR notes from New York dated March 16 discuss a tax form and religious contributions. The text references a deputy and a federally funded effort, mentions pigeons in parks, and includes garbled names and places. Overall, the passage is incoherent with no discernible event or outcome.
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New York
Dorothy Fuldheim Reports Axis Errors In War Effort
Dorothy Fuldheim discusses Allied and Axis actions and missteps, noting wartime miscalculations and public reaction. The report cites speeches, religious figures, and community members, including Marion Crowe and Quam, with references to a church pastor Hlow Crnyte Nex and musical features by Melads Maree and others.
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Cheveland
Fuldhein
Vlavard
Esther Selyite
Tieseris
Hanes
Hines
Ais
Merritt Posell
Marion Crowe
Quam
Hlow Crnyte Nex
Flaine Chabanett
Phoete
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Mrs.hart
May Uppé
MARKETS AND THEFTS REPORT INCOMPLETE NOTICE
Fragments show prices for grains and hogs with mixed market terms and a separate police report stating that multiple teens admitted stealing cars. The thefts began in Perrssturg and included Napoleon and Columbus centers, with a final car taken near the local center.
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Menta
Kentucky
Perrssturg
Napoleon
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