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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1942

Page

5

Congressional Medal Bestowed On Gen. MacArthur

Gen Douglas MacArthur, famed Pacific commander, is awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Roosevelt for conspicuous gallantry. The citation notes his leadership of the Philippine defense before his transfer to Australia as UN generalissimo. A radio message announced the award to Maj. Gen. Richard Sutherland, with Nelson T. Johnson presenting in the President's name.

Washington Douglea MacArthur Phippines Pacific Franklin D. Ve MacArthur War Department Bataan Ar. Roosevelt Australia United Nations Generalissimo Army of the Philippines Roosevelt Richard K. Sutherland U.S Nelson T. Johnson

Freighter Sinks Nazi Submarine in Night Ram

A camouflaged freighter without guns or armor surprised and rammed a Nazi U boat after turning suddenly to prevent torpedo attack. The hostile sub surfaced and fired. a missed torpedo and bold crew action allowed the freighter to strike and sink the submarine near the Panama Canal entrance. News reached Cincinnati as U S destroyers picked up the tale at dawn.

New Orleans Cojon Panama Canal U. S

Four appointments planned as posts vacate in postal office

Four appointments must be made because one carrier and one clerk are leaving. Ralph Brecknock, a former substitute carrier, was drafted into the army this month creating a vacancy. Peter S. Naughton, money order clerk, will leave April 1 to join private business.

Tare Ralph Brecknock Harbour Peter S. Naughton Postal Service

Oberlin Golf Club to Hold Annual Meeting

The Oberlin Golf Club will hold its annual dinner March 30 at Oberlin Inn, followed by the stockholders meeting at 2 30. Reports by the president, treasurer, and greens committee chair and awards for the 1941 championship tourney will be announced. Officers and two executive committee members will be elected.

Oberlin Oberlin Golf Club Oberlin Inn Oberlin Golf Club Company Greens Allen Powers Stewart Fairchild Robert D. Mackay Curley Bainbridge George Innes Robert Helmsath Harry N. Holmes American Dr. Holmes

Good parenting themes highlight Wellington panel discussion

A Wellington event featured a panel on child guidance with six seniors Donald Stenner Beverly Baker Mark Manning Betty Jean Wiles Meste Haugardner and Eleanor Madro. Speakers urged understanding children, healthy freetime activities, and honest discussion of topics from puberty to national defense, led by Rev. Russell Hubert and others at Wellington High School with various educators and community leaders in attendance.

Humbert National Defense Elyrian George Elyria Airector Northcentral Wellington Kitch School Ted Emma ‘Glea Iman Stix Carl W. Statin Af Elyetla Ohin Mrz Richard Lindsteam

Character for Our Times Highlighted at Conference

A Lorain County PTA conference emphasized character as a sum of moral and intellectual traits sought in youth, stressing growing intelligence, self-help, conscientiousness, and social sensitivity. Speakers included Ralph Purdy and C A Gibbern with Mrs Andrew Rawson aiding.

Vincent Thene Ralph Purdy Wellington C. A. Gibbern Lorain County Schools Andrew Rawson Lorain County Council of Tex Alter Raweoners Wellington High School PT. A Clyde Seidel PTA Tulk Newspaper

Roy Nitken Bitten by Dog Near Glenwood Street

Nine year old Marpld Ateinke of 325 East JHiver Street sustained a minor laceration to his left leg yesterday after being bitten by a dog owned by Cyrar Kochn of 3% Glenwood Street. The dog was playing with the boy at the time. The incident was reported. The government has ordered that all sugarcane in Cuba be converted into sugar, possibly causing a molasses shortage for making alcohol.

Roy Nitken Marpld Ateinke East jHiver Steret Cyrar Kochn Glenwood Street Cuba

Low Nova Shaves Off Yoga For Low Novaism Comeback Plan

By Jack Quenther United Press State Correspondent York March 6 Oldest self discipline system called Yoga abandoned by heavyweight Sabil Low Nova in a reform move. He shaved his beard, dropped daily contemplation, and plans Hollywood money after fighting. He blamed Joe Logis for weakening belief, pivoting to four tenets: hard training, hard punching, keeping heavyweight title, then retire to make films. Nova travels to Hialeah Florida for a training program and seeks Billy Conn as possible opponent, asserting Conn ducks him and Navy service is proof.

Jack Quenther United Press York Sabil Low Nova California Activites Cosme Joe Logis Mie W& Hialeah Mark Florida Vera Winsine Hollywood Nova New York Billy Conn Conn Navy

West Virginia Is Cage Champ

West Virginia University Mountaineers won the National Invitation Basketball championship at Madison Square Garden defeating Western Kentucky State 47 to 43 before 10,251 fans. Toledo’s Bob Gerber set a national scoring mark with 14 points in the Toledo game as Creighton topped Toledo for third place 43 to 46.

New York West Virginia University Mountaineers Western Kentucky State West Verginians Madison Square Garden Kentuckians Gerber Seis Nerord Creighton University Toledo Bob Gerber Price Brookfield West Texas State West Virginia Roger Hicks Scotty Hamilton Longland University Kentucky City College Creighton

Good Pitch No Hit Indians Lose To Cards

Clearwater March 26. Poor hitting and aid deficiency cloud the Indians' prospects as St Louis Cards win 1 0. Mort Cooper and Clyde Brown held Cleveland to four hits though Jim Bagby Clint Reans and Al Smith yielded some fine pitching. Jeff Meath Roy Weatherly lead the Indians with two of the four hits. Les Fleming on trial was the other. Manager Bourey and Ken Keltner struggle to spark spring hitting.

Clearwater Fin Cleveland Indians Jim Bagby Clint Reans al Smith St Louis Cardinals Indians Mort Cooper Clyde Brown St. Louis Mhillania Jelf Meath Roy Weatherly Fist Bazentan Les Fleming Tribe Ken Keltner Jay Mack Louw Bourea Yetter TE Atta Fleming Ih Sealth M. Cooper Baety Mebears Siare Maperkurth

Coast Guard Cutter Acacia Sunk in Caribbean Isles

The 2130 ton coast guard cutter Acacia, a tender class ship, was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean by an enemy submarine. All hands were rescued with no casualties. It marks the 11th naval vessel lost to enemy action this month.

Washington Coast Guard Acacia Caribbean Naval Service

Bombers Raid German War Industry In Major British Offensive

London reports hundreds of British bombers attacked east of the Ruhr in what authorities call the greatest early spring aerial offensive. The raid spanned hours as at least 300 planes dropped incendiaries and high explosive bombs on key industrial targets under a spring moon.

London

Roosevelt and Holy Cross Seventh Grade Finalists

Roosevelt and Holy Cross advanced to the Seventh Grade final of the annual basketball tournament after semifinal wins on Flytin High floor. Vic Janowtt scored the winning basket as Holy Cross edged Hamilton, while Roosevelt defeated Allen 22-3. Finals and related clashes set for tomorrow night with Roosevelt facing Holy Cross for the Seventh Grade crown.

Holy Cross Roosevelt Flytin Holy Cris Edred Hamilton Ume Vic Janowtt Allen Wilty Hell Cross Jefferson and Garford Mole Cesseate Steminten Burley

Gentle Nudge for Lazy Liver from Ohio Doctor Ad

An advert promotes Dr Edwarda Olive Tablets by Dr F M Edwards to relieve constipation and sluggish liver bile. It claims the tablets are purely vegetable and stimulate bile flow for better digestion and elimination. A bus advertises price 60 cents and agents in various stores.

Ohio Edwarda F. M. Edwards Staeee

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