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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
13
Police report three new tires and wheels stolen from a 1942 Olds owned by the Glen Steiners Motor Co. The car was in a garage, and workers found the loss this morning. Two wheels were taken from the front and one from the rear, totaling about 116 dollars.
Philip J. Trounstile, a retired Cincinnati business executive, will chair Ohio's War Savings Committee after accepting Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau's invitation. May 0 Moore, the state savings administrator, will also serve as chairman without compensation, continuing a voluntary bond purchase system. Trounstine has worked on the state committee for war bonds and will base his office in Cleveland.
Corwin H. Swan justice of the peace on Durkte Road announced he will assist registrants in preparing detective service and occupational questionnaires as a patriotic service. Registrants may call at his home after 7 pm on weekdays except Saturdays and Sundays. Questionnaires and affidavits will be acknowledged.
Local dealers report mills will not accept mixed waste paper or newspapers as they supply corrugated and packaging materials for government contracts. Purchases of other waste papers have fallen by ninety percent while storage space remains tight. Elyrians are urged to bundle and store old paper until demand returns.
Washington news release states the Office of Price Administration fixes ceiling prices for used mechanical household refrigerators based on February 1912 levels. The rule, effective May 18, coincides with the general maximum price rent ration rollout, and covers hundreds of secondhand refrigerators across brands and models.
The Loe taln County Medical Society will hold a regular meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday May 12 at the Elks restaurant. Delegates to the Ohio State Medical Association will report, followed by an address by Dr John H Nichols of Cleveland on Mild Depressions and their Treatment.
The First Congregational Church will host a Family Day next Sunday May 10 with focus on re thinking the home role. Reverend William A Leath will preach One Generation to Another and explore generational conflict and harmony. Families are urged to attend together and participate in Church School celebrations and Mothers Day style presentations.
The Federal Reserve Board announced tighter consumer credit rules to curb rising living costs. Charge accounts must be paid within 40 to 70 days for items from bicycles to bedding and jewelry, with a 1 month limit on installment buying. Down payments rise to 33 1 3 percent for many purchases, and single payments under 1500 must be paid within 20 days. (Includes automobiles with 15 month terms and 33 percent down.) Restrictions exclude real estate, healthcare, and certain loans. food items and small hardware are not covered.
More than 100 patternmakers are expected to attend the Lorain County patternmakers annual banquet on Saturday May 16 at the Lorain Country Club. Dinner is at 6 30 p m a variety show follows and dancing will be held. Tickets are selling briskly with reservations via Elyria exchange 5362.
County extension agent C 10 Hummel urged proper storage of unused seed remaining after early crops to prevent waste. He noted vitality is best preserved by cool dry conditions and warned on pests such as cabbage worm and potato beetle with recommended sprays and dusts. Tomato trans planting around May 15 was advised with favored varieties and yields.
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