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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1945
Page
2
A bleak forecast notes about 66 000 acres of potatoes planted this year, marking a 7 000 acre decline from 1844. Wheat and tobacco areas shrink while oats and barley hold. Labor and equipment shortages drag yields, but overall per acre output is projected to meet the 1844 level.
A faded clipping notes price changes and a Latin fraternity reference. It mentions costs, market shifts, and a campus group linked to the course of events. Names and clear dates are unavailable in the legible text.
Washington announces new gas ration measures to screen consumption and adjust card categories. Automobiles receive restricted quantities of gasoline under the price administration program with changes to eight and eight category priorities. The plan, effective May 1, expands eligibility and may raise or lower preferred allocations based on need.
Chicago reports Easter corsages to be scarce and more expensive as Japanese ship shortages tighten bulb supplies. Robert M. Roland of the Society of American Florists notes lily stocks are at postwar lows, with the war year deficit. He cites the Japanese bulb trade cut off before the war and says domestic production, aided by pond research, could save 30 to 40 percent of prewar lily supplies.
Service visitors at the Elyria War Price and Rationing Board listed 14 armed forces members calling on Monday. Names include Lloyd A. Kinney Navy 215 Starwood Street 11 days and Richard Lehman Army 784 Abbey Road 12 days. Frank Morrison Marines 1996 Crafton Road 18 days. Donald Brubaleer Marines 107 Furnage Street 15 days. Michael Caswell Army RD Like Avenue 17 days. Clyde Nugent Navy 38 Axtel Street Amherst 16 days. Fort Palins Army Air Corps 1004 West Avenue 19 days. Gustav Apal Air Corps 110 Kenwood Street days. John Downs Air Corps 123 Erie Street 21 days. Rupert Wise Army BZ West Avenue 3 days. Richard Robson Army 227 Denison Avenue 15 days. Edward Myers Army 480 Cleveland Street 24 days.
Dr Walter Naumann a new Oberlin College faculty member will present Invasion Insight on April 4 in Finney Memorial Chapel The talk The Silesian Front uses maps and pictures with a brief discussion Open to the public Naumann born in Aussie Bohemia studied Bonn Marburg Munich Dijon taught in France and at McPherson College and Michigan before joining Oberlin
County home demonstration agent Miss Rhea Shields speaks to the Wellington Wives of Service Men this evening at the Washice Rear home in Pittsfield on Home aid Community Recreation. The message highlights local services and recreation programs.
Wartime community notes recount local volunteers, church events, and hospital visits. Mrs Norman Griges hosts weekend guests from Cleveland. Wellington Red Cross fundraiser totals toward quota with calls to support. Dr Shepherd Wilman to speak on American mission and policy. congregational Holy Week services planned with choir performances and a communion close.
Wellington's First Methodist Church outlines a V Day service schedule surrounding Easter themes. Events begin 7 30 PM on surrender anniversary eve with special invites to the public led by Rev. Herbert A Cassidy. Morning Easter worship features an invitation to baptism and membership, plus sunrise service and breakfast.
Lancaster coroner Richie investigated the crash on Route 28 three miles east of town where an eastbound train struck an auto. Victims were Samnion Brpig Hoof Chheiniinti nis wire Clara Starrett 54 and Wallon de Starrett 50 of Lathan Ohio. Starrett and Ennis died instantly while others died hours after admission to hospital.
Elyria theatres present Abbott and Costello University comedy Here Come the Co Eds at Rivoli. The show features Hour of Charm All Girl Orchestra under Phil Spitalny and a Motley mix of laughs from start to finish.
Suburban 24 Calendar lists tonight services and meetings across multiple towns. Holy Week services at Eaton and Baton schools, Grafton and Ridgeville lectures, Ridgeville Grange events, North Ridgeville youth meeting, Columbia W S C S gathering, Bat on church service, Belden Grange, Cross sewing in La Grange, and Thursday notes including Avon Lake dance, Eaton Communion, and Ridgeville Congregational church activities.
An OPA notice announces a Wednesday meeting at 2 p.m. for Elyria City officials and district office representatives to explain new procedures on retail pricing of apparel and house furnishings. The session covers setlike categories, mileage allowances for essential personnel, and the transition to new T-2 U-2 V-2 W-2 X-2 stamps with validity changes effective April first and July dist.
Cubbing awards were presented at Pack 136 at First Methodist with 18 parents in attendance. Seven new members earned Bear Wolf pins. notable honorees included Ken Sthulty James Kaufman Jamies Stith Mebs Vin Fogle Ronald McDanials M Rot Stephens and Boz Carpenter. Bear and Wolf awards went to Antoli¢h Kenneth Battier Edwit Boldob and Robert Atlon. Webelos and service stars recognized one two and three year memberships. Charles Delamare received his Webelo badge. Cubmaster Delamore explained Webelo badges. The evening featured boys performing on self made instruments and the big house project. Refreshments were served by Mrs Seabold.
Fragmentary text notes dealers facing material shortages and delays in delivering goods due to supply bottlenecks. Mentions certificates and peer accumulation but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
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