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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1942

Page

4

Eastman Named To Control Use Of Vehicles

President Roosevelt issued an executive order naming Eastman to direct all rubber-tired transportation under the Office of Defense Transportation. The policy aims to conserve and maximize civilian transport amid rubber shortages, limiting use in nonessential activities and coordinating distribution among essentials. Other agencies will enforce the measures and future rationing of tires and gasoline.

Washington Noosevelt Defense Transportation Rubyer Fasiman

Notices Sent To Men For Next Army Induction

Draft officials mailed notices today to men called for the next induction scheduled later this month. Some are reclassified from deferred to 1A and must report. furlough requests must reach five days before the induction date. The board hopes many apply by next Thursday so recommendations can be considered. furloughs come from the Army, with allowances for urgent business.

Fiyma Meas Arina Tarlice

Few Vacancies In Machine Shop Classes

A few vacancies remain in the machine shop classes under the defense training program at Gi 3 Stroal, Elyria, per L. B. Lancashire of the U S Employment Service. A limited number of applicants can be accepted, with enrollments organized across multiple time slots and days, and applications advised to be filed at the Employment Service office.

Fite Defense Training L. B. Lancashire Elyria United States Employment Service Employment Service Nifter Middle Averur

Senior Four-H Club Lawn Party Scheduled at Amherst Home

The Senior Four-H Club plans a lawn party at Ma Brite's home on Route 3, Amherst Township, Wednesday evening. A recreational period and a brief session are planned with Hummel county agricultural agent overseeing. The group will discuss arm management and coordinate with local leaders to continue their study at the upcoming event.

Lata County

Community Welfare League Hearing For Mrs Shaw Tonight

Local report details a Community Welfare League event to hear Mrs Shaw tonight at the court house. The page lists multiple court actions including drunk driving fines, divorce suits, damages, and a public meeting led by the league and comments on local political activity.

Community Welfare League Mrs. Shaw

Death Notices From Elyria Aged Home May Deaths

Mrs Cora Chandler died at the Elyria Home for the Aged Sunday May 3 after a lingering illness born Vermilion Texas June 24 1805 member of Kirt Methodist church survived by son W A Chandler granddaughter Hensletia Chandler Tarkewood sister Mrs H W Scott brother David Washburn funeral services Tuesday at the Taylor Funeral Home then service at the home for the Aged Rev C A Hess officiating burial Amherst After two weeks illness Also Julius Tokos died May 7 at Elyria Memorial Hospital born Hunccayy dune t 1838 came to Elyria 25 years ago from Roebling New Jersey employed as a rail breaker at Sree Tubes Inc survived by two sons Julius Jr and Joseph a brother and sister in Europe wife Elizabeth preceded in death 14 years ago Funeral details at Bittner Funeral Home and Hungarian Reformed church Rev Louis Nowak officiating burial Ridgelawn Cemetery Amanda Aletta Heitner 70 died at her home 40? Funrensh Street February 23 born Dere Pennsylvania came to Elyria 38 years ago member United Presbyterian Church and Royal Messhbors surviving husband Edward W Holfrer a daughter Mrs William A McCutcheon son Chester E Hoffner three sisters and three brothers funeral arrangements pending at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home burial in Rice Hall Memorial Park cemetery

Cora Chandler Elyria Vermilion Tx Kirt Taylor Sheome C. A. Hess Amherst Julius Tokos West Third Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Huncayy Dunet Roebling The Sree) & Tubes, Inc Bakoy Hungarian Reform Church Hungarian Reform Federation America Julius Amanda Aletta Heitner Nare Funrensh Street Heiner Dere Fennivivania Ely Pia United Presbyterian |Hurch Royal Meishbors Edward W. Holfrer Wiliam A. McCutcheon Zville Pa Chester £. Hoffrer Emmans Ted Stonechildren Tree Brothers Dale Jas J, Hummer Danville John & Hummer Figtia Frank Hummer River, Pa Aden Sudro-Curtis TM Giffiiend U Presbyterian Church Ricze Hall Memorial Park Cemetery

Mrs Miller Seeks News On Son Missing In Navy Sinking

Mrs Alma Miller of Harrbort Street did not attend the Gold Star Mothers event in Cleveland as a reservation was made for her. She says she hopes her son Donald Miller is alive and has received no official word though unofficial reports last week said he was listed as missing following the sinking of a U.S. ship off Java in battle with Java Sea forces.

Alma Java

War Stamps Lost By Carrier Kenneth Oswald

Chronicle Telegram carrier Kenneth Oswald misplaced a quantity of war stamps. He suspects they were lost near Vacha’s grocery on Clark Street or along that vicinity. Readers with information are urged to contact the boy to help recover the stamps.

Kenneth Oswald Chronicle-Tele Kenneth Vacha Clark Eet

81.7 Percent In Favor Of Wheat Quota Program

Washington May 4 Returns from the WH2 wheat marketing quota referendum show a large portion of farmers voting in favor. The Agriculture Department reported that participation was high and the tally indicated strong support for the quota plan.

Washington Department of Agriculture Claude, R. Wickard Ken Ly

Questionnaires Go To 32 More Men

The Elytia draft board mailed 11 questionnaires today to men registered in February. They cover order numbers 10,340 to 10,433 inclusive, listing dozens of names with addresses and, in one line, a note about a stolen bicycle valued at 24 dollars. A separate brief mentions a train incident and a damaged or derailed service note.

Elytia Draft Board Mer George William Nitch Westy Atr Norman Gall Lake Wordsford Ave Anthone Theodore Charar Princeton James Euzene Furniss Woodford Berek Foster John Leo Bren Nan Middle Ave John Donald Wirrenthe Prosepect William Thomas Joeph Labitt West Ave Leon Lenhie Taylor Ninth St Nathaniel Carter Wood St Wate Walter Clarkven Cascade St Ham South Ct Henry Allan Crastote West St Edward Robinson Bialne John Lois Hruby Woodland Ave Frack Elmer Enewen Samuel St Rufus Jay Fitch Jumbia Ate Anthony Charles Montasncee Bisteenin Lawrence Grandy Lanz Ford Street Ainlen Gree Medistreet Theatre

Contested Ballot Incident Taints Ohio Wheat Vote

In Ohio, seven men faced questions over wet ballots in a wheat referendum. Officials reported the incident to AAA headquarters in Columbus, with state representatives to decide possible action. About 87 of eligible farmers cast ballots, while 83 percent supported continuing the quota plan.

Wellinzerr Hey Met AAA Columbus AAA Destrict Colmbue Kiefel Fulleser Larain Fuller Ohio

Hospital seeks public cooperation to keep grounds quiet

Patterson, hospital superintendent, asked the public to help maintain a quiet atmosphere on Elygla Memorial Mospher Grounds. He noted heavy use by children and ongoing damage as grounds require care and expense. He urged parents to keep play away from lawns and trees to honor patients and staff.

Ete Fuite Elygla Memorial Mospher Bhiar AM. Patterson Ite Matt Ted Ren Pirate Patterson Uicis

Oberlin Woman's Club Holds Annual Meeting and Luncheon

The Oberlin Woman's Club met May 1 at James Brand House with over 190 attendees. Reports from committees and officers were given. Mrs. H. W. Morse was re elected president. Various officers and chairmen for the coming year were named and a string of club activities and meetings for May were announced across local organizations.

Oberlin Oberlin Woman's Club James Brand House H.W. Morse A. C. Sch W. D. Ferguson H. Waters Ita D H.W. Zahm Margaret Martin F. M. Thrall G. S. Dudler Susan Zearing W. H. Shields C. H. Barricklaw L.T. MacFarland W. L Persons

British vice-consul to speak at Oberlin wardens meeting

E J Bisher the British vice consul at Cleveland will address Oberlin air raid wardens at the high school Tuesday evening May 9 at 7 40. He will show wartime films and explain wardens duties. Public seating is limited and wardens get reserved seats, while general attendance is encouraged. Incorporation news reports Olgas Night Club Inc of Elyria with 100 shares no par value, Samuel Siegel Ansar Gamble and Eds ward T Siegel named as incorporators with legal work by a Cleveland law firm.

Pythian’ Sisters Prospect School Auditoriten Church of the Sacred Heart Lillian Warner South Cedar Avenue Carl Gutman Oberlin Masonie Hall E_ J. Bisher Cleveland Columbus Olgasight Club, Inc Elyria Samuel A Siegel Ansar Gamble Edsward T. Siegel Test Siegel Cleveland Law Itm

Woman Killed by Tractor Near Van Wert Ohio

A woman named Mrs Robert Ringwald of York Towne Ship was killed when a tractor pinned her body last week near Van Wert Ohio. Chinese forces and Japanese positions are described in a broader military update mentioning attempts to outflank Allied positions above Laihio and near Mandalay with simultaneous drives toward Ahama and the Irrawaddy river area.

van Wert Robert Ringwald York Usenot Laskin Laihio Mandalay Irrawaddy River Mongas Ahama Lashin Irrawaddy Bhama China Mendalay

British air raid reports over northern France and Dunkirk

Planes operating with success over British sail claim success while shooting down German bombers in occupied territory. British bombers and fighter command planes conducted operations over northern France, targeting Dunkirk Abbeville and nearby airfields. Four German fighters were shot down. British losses included three planes.

Karea France Dunkirk Abbeville Batish

Car Door Damage In Street After Backing Incident

Mrs. 4. 1B. Cochrane of Gulf road reported left front car door damaged while parked on Prospect Saturday when struck by a backing vehicle driven by Edward Galley of 229 Seventh street. A second incident involved Howard Comstock of 204 Fourth street and A G Lankart of 2H Eighth street and West avenue on Fourth street, with Lankart reversing after stopping briefly.

Plan To Challenge Validity Of Wheat Quota Vote

The Ole Marketing Quota Protest Association in Columbus May 4 announced a suit to challenge the wheat referendum’s validity. Russell T. Kiko of Canton said the election was biased and that many farmers were prevented from voting. He cited Stark County and questioned election oversight by local officials amid unclear tallies showing a narrow statewide majority in favor of continuing marketing quotas.

Columbus Rusell T. Kiko Canton Chaitelman Sal Clauste Ht. Wickard Columbia Amoctation Tomorren AAA Kika Ohio Department of AgricultecHirtals Koko Stark County Reveile Varatr Howe

Nine Elyrians At Letter Carriers Convention

Nine Elyrians attended the semi-annual convention of the East Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Association of Letter Carriers and Auxiliary held at the Tod Hotel in Youngstown. Notables included George Robertson as general chairman Morry Banks as master of ceremonies Norworth Baumhardt elected president of the Letter Carriers Association the elderly Mrs Olmstead reelected president and several officers chosen for the Auxiliary. Speakers included John J English and LC Sweeney among others. a salary increase bill was a key agenda item.

East Ohio Western Pennsylvania Association of Tod Hotel Youngs Elyrians George Robertson Trun Morry Banks Youngstown Xorwort Baumhardt Letter Carriers Association Jarelé Olmstead Howard M. Nien Belle Metheny Akron Secretars Ohio Auxiliary Mildred Myers Warren Ohio State Auxiliary Yoursstaan Connell Postal LC. Sweeney Cincinhali State Federation of Postal Clerks

Market items and produce other items in city market listing

A fragmented OCR market note lists livestock items and produce with prices and vendors, including calves, cattle categories, asparagus, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and related farm goods. It mentions vendors and places with scattered numbers and codes, reflecting a busy market day.

News of Our Boys in Service of Uncle Sam

Henry Nagotka of 27 North bbz Road is among the volunteers joining the United States Army Air Force deployment. He begins a preparatory course at Santa Ana California after admission as cadet. Training includes subjects in mathematics and aviation theory. He plans travel to Santa Rosa for further studies and eventual advancement. Mr and Mrs Toyd of 356 Deneich Avenue note their son has graduated from Chanute Field branch technical schools now reported from Chanute Field Mines today.

Henry Nagotka Bbz Road Sang Elyria Meth Santa Ana California Naxoika Santa Ra Fii Ile Tratbuie Depald Boyd Tk Toyd

American Legion Of Ohio Plans Canton Meeting

Ohio American Legion officials announced a convention to be held in Canton with a patriotic parade highlighting veteran service in the current war. Mayor and civic leaders welcomed the event as Canton’s host city for 1927 while a referendum on admitting World War I veterans to membership was set for before the September national convention.

Columbus Ohio American Legion Mth Corrention Canton Angels Legionnaires Tavis Ohlers Cleveland Eel Bute Seren Rairce Camten Wes Ohin Legion Nasional National Executive Committee

Male Quartet At First Baptist Church Tonight

The Fletcher Male Quartet from Jona Fletcher College performs sacred music at First Baptist Church corner Middle Ave and Second Street tonight at 745 pm. Members include Paul Ashcraft Rochester Minnesota Kenneth Cochran Gary South Dakota Ted Marsh Ames foway Roy Harris Minneapolis Minnesota. Admission is free. Also noted is a local arrest: William Burrows 428 Earl con fined $2 and costs for reckless driving on April 39 in police court.

Fletcher Jona Fletcher College Univers Atte Park Pires Baptist Corner Middle Ave Second Street Paul Ashcraft Rochester Minn Kenneth Cochrane Gary South William Burrows Earl Con Pellee Coust

Name Committee For Junior Fair Names Panel

A five member committee for the county Junior Fair was named at the Junior Fair Board meeting in Wellington. Members include Reatert Fitch, board president, Betty Waldmat, Miss Frances fickert, Landis Dale Wertz, and Carl C. Deeds. The board schedules its next meeting on Olive Street. A separate report noted a Cleveland street driving incident with a driver to be arraigned. the steer spending event and sales for the fair were also discussed.

Mra Gisen Pia Wenner Laken Wellington Maiiain Reatert Fitch Betty Waldmat Frances Fickert Carl C. Deeds Amherst

Ohio Democrats Set Victory Dinner Tuesday

Ohio Democrats plan a Victory Dinner Tuesday in Columbus with all gubernatorial candidates and party leaders. Smoothed program includes remarks by party chair May Miller, a preview of the August primary, and attendance by Governor George White. former governors Davey and McCue send regrets.

Columbus Okia Democrats Hace Udomes May T. Miller Cusahesa County Joeph Te Ferenson Jenee J. Kawley Frank Tnite George White Ale Martin J. Davey Florda James McCue Georgia

Missionary Talk Describes Conditions in China at Army Hall

A speaker from the Oriental Missionary Society will describe current conditions in China at a public evening meeting at the Salvation Army hall on W205. The missionary, recently returned from China, will present her observations and impressions.

China Oriental Missionary Society Wemat

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