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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1942

Page

20

Beate Af Obl Division of Traurance and Insurer Notices

Fragmented OCR shows a damaged state notice naming Beate Af Obl Division of Traurance in Ohio and The Western Dire Insurance Company Fort Scott Kansas with figures for liabilities and income. It mentions the year ending December 31 and includes signatures and titles, all in garbled form.

Ingararre Ubio Obe Baceby Baceby Eretifirs Wentern Dire Insurane Company Fort Scolt Haceas Barierss Lmurazre Akien John A. Lierd Saptef Olin

Lorain Officer Is Reinstated After Suspension

Safety Director C D Scheierstein reinstated Lieut. Chester Deeter of the Lorain police after an investigation found the charge of failing to protect an Elyria girl was reduced to failure to make a report. Deeter will forfeit two weeks’ salary. statements did not substantiate the original accusation.

Perons Scheierstein

Soviet Leader Outlines Allied Resolve Against German Fascists

A wartime speech portrays the Red Army halting enemy power with vast manpower and war machines, urging continued aid from Britain and the United States. It praises Soviet resilience and calls for united action to defeat Hitler’s regime, predicting a 1942 complete enemy rout.

Red Army Germany Aeaker Ruvta Ald Soviet Union Hitler Herman Goering Europe Cin Draja Mikhailovich Jacoslav Cuch Ritian Stalin Stalin Praed Novian Adm N. Kurnetrov Navy

Martial Law Declared as Rhode Island Forest Fires Rage

Gov. McGrath declares martial law in West Greenwich Coventry and Scituate as two major fires burn along a ten mile front in western Rhode Island. Firefighting forces, including 2000 military personnel, battle multiple blazes likely set by saboteurs amid destruction of 1.75 million feet of stored lumber and farm buildings.

West Greenwich J. Howard McGrath Rhode Island Federal Department of Agriculture Coventry Scituate Eyere Roney Bowen Hill Escohear Escher

Los Angeles Says Unidentified Target Brief Silence Triggers Alerts

An unidentified target caused a brief radio silence and a series of alerts in Southern California. The army issued a yellow alert at 7:00 a.m. followed by a blue alert as the FCC requested the action. San Diego reportedly remained outside the alert zone.

Los Angeles California Army Federal Communications

World War II Air War Report With Heavy Losses

The report summarizes air battles between Britain and Germany with thousands of planes, including 4000 Allied bombers and 3000 fighters, losses near 190 aircraft, and Germany's raids on Britain and Soviet reach. It notes large-scale nocturnal raids, tonnage dropped, and Baltic and Black Sea theater activity, with Soviet forces sinking numerous German ships.

Royal Air Germany Britain

Midtown Manhattan Blackout Shocks Times Square Crowd

New York May 1 police said about a million people gathered in Times Square area last night to witness a 20 minute blackout that left midtown Manhattan in complete darkness for the first time in living memory. The crowd responded with chaotic enthusiasm as a stray spark caused a thunderous shout of Turn it off.

New York Times Square Midtown Manhattan

Professional Shoppers To Police Prices

The Office of Price Administration will train professional shoppers to police prices under new regulations. They will work with war prize and rationing boards to set complaints and make adjustments where possible. Price Administrator Leon Henderson cautioned housewives and shoppers not to act as price policemen and urged education on price rules.

Washington Office of Price Administration OPA Focal War Prize Leon Henderson

Wellington Church News Highlights Local Services Today

Church of Christ minister A E Tennant announces Bible school at 9 30 Morning worship with communion at 10 43 Sermon titled low to obtain Eternal Life Special music Junior and Senior C E Society meet evening services at 7 20 Chorus practice 8 20 Teachers and officers of Sunday school to meet tomorrow at 7 39 St Patrick s St Mary s and other congregations list sermons and events across First Baptist First Congregational First Methodist and Unified Chapel with speakers and music including a youth led opening service and midweek prayer plans.

Church of Christ A.E. Tennant Bible Tesson Christ Charles Allison Eternal Life C. E Society Harriet England Temerruw Cvestag First Baptist John Green Paul A. Wilkinson Pav Lauffer Schent Clis M. le Care Pester Roy McCormick Clyde W. Seidel Anthera Jesus Iverwebeek Aller Dudley Pilcum Benjamin J. Tack Prince of Pear Walter J. Heddesheimer Eugene Thompson Fields Pulpsta Fry Charles Willard

Rotary Elects Oberlin Officer Group for Next Term

Oberlin May 1 Professor V V Lytle was elected president of the Oberlin Rotary club succeeding Frank C Locke Other new officers include Emerson D Silize secretary Dr James A McGrath treasurer Gordon C Dawley sergeant at arms C D Ryals They take over July 1 Also a separate note: Kay Court elected president of the Oberlin High School Student Senate the second girl to hold the post with extensive athletic and student involvement.

Rotary Oberlin V. Vi Lytle Oberlin Rotary Club Frank C. Locke Emerson D. Silize James A. McGranh Gordon C. Dawley C.D. Ryals Hi-O-Hi Hweans Kay Court Oberlin’ High School Nadine Haulk Miss Court Girls’ Athlete Association Board O-High Players O-High Senate

Sugar Registration in Sheffield Schedules May 4 to 7

Sugar rationing books will be issued at Brooks Side School Monday through Thursday May 4 to May 7. Registration runs 3 to 10 p m with alphabetic days to reduce waiting. One adult may register the entire family and must declare total sugar on hand. Full stamp book instructions provided on registration.

Wupetlit Mi Throuch Sheffield Brooks Side

Registration rules for Elyria families for school enrollment

The notice states only one adult may register the entire family for Elyria schools. The registrar must collect for each member full name, weight color of eyes and hair, age and sex, plus family size, relationship to registrant, and the total sugar press? Inference limits. focus on required data for registration and family totals.

Elyria Ant Andro Weicht

Japanese advance and rail links in Burma threaten supply routes

Army dispatch notes Japan and China battling for control in Burma as Japanese forces push along the railroad toward Mandalay. Chinese laborers rapid construction of ten northern supply routes continued, with one nearing completion this month and others due within six months. Heavy rains are expected to disrupt front communications, though Japanese lines may hold in dry zones reached so far.

India Burma Bonn al Tashin Mandalay Jonde Awamp Wan Exere

Pro Golfers Seek To Qualify For Annual Tourney

New York May 1 Pro golfers nationwide begin sectional eliminations to fill the field for the PGA Silver Jubilee Championship at Seaview Country Club Atlantic City May 25 31. Twenty automatic qualifiers join 600 others including former champions and top players in a 46 hole qualifying grind. Automatic names include 1941 Ryder Cup team and Bruce Coltart as contenders seek a sixth title.

New York Atlantic City Seaview Country Club Bruce Coltart PGA St. Youts Detroit Los Angeles Kansas City Plainfield

Kentucky Derby Tale of the Question Mark Derby Horse

United Press report recalls the racehorse Requested, once a nameless Saratoga youngster bought for 100 dollars, who rose to win the Kentucky Derby by several lengths. The piece profiles his rough beginnings, caretaker Ben Whitaker, and his transformation into a top thoroughbred famous for the Eternal site and bold bets.

Jack Guenther United Press Star Lee Saratoga Springs Saratoga Ben Whitater Turer Requested Fatr Perdita Whitpkin

Mule Heart Drives Derby Hopeful Stirs Jockeys

The speaker praises the Mule fellow for his single minded drive and confidence as a racehorse nears the Kentucky Derby. He asserts the animal’s heart and potential, noting uncertainty about how far any horse can run in the great race, but stresses focus and determination.

Devil Diver Cerain Texas Ben Whitaker

Ridgeville Merchants Schedule Open Practice Broadcast

The Ridgeville Merchants basket ball team will practice Sunday afternoon on the Ridgeville diamond at 2 o'clock. Manager Al Gerhart asks last year’s players and any others wishing to try out to report at the drill.

Ridgeville Ridgeville Merchants al Gerhart

Remace Pump seeks nine practice games with Class B teams

The Remace Pump softball team aims to schedule nine practice games with Class B teams in Elyria or nearby. Interested managers should call Jobn Bush after 6 p.m. at Til.

Elyria Jobn Bush Til

Elyria Lorain Rent Adjustment Ordered by Federal official

Mayor announces Elyria and Lorain in a defense rental area under Leon Henderson order. July 1 1942 basis set for rent adjustments. local board to follow federal date to avoid government controller. New construction rents tied to July 1 comparable dwellings. adjustments downward for many rentals expected.

Charac Elyria Falr Leon Henderson Joseph Q. Petra Henderson Focal Board Elyria Lorain

Wellington School Head In Group To Make Study

Ralph D. Purdy Wellington school superintendent is named among 18 Ohio school officials appointed in Columbus to two year study high school standards. The committee, chosen by Kenneth Ray state director of education on Ohio Principals Association recommendation, will also review college recommendations on improving high school prep for college.

Ralph D. Purdy Wellington Ohio Columbus Kenneth Ray Ohio Principals Association

Brewers Tighten Grip On First

Milwaukee moved two games ahead in the American Association after a 6-5 win over Toledo, aided by weather delays and a Friday schedule that saw three games postponed. The Brewers improved to 8-4. Toledo fell to 8-6. Akron Sahara Dry seeks bookings, inviting managers to contact John Graceio.

United Press Toledo Hud Hens Milwaukee Brewers Toledo Mansa’ City

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