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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1944
Page
1
Reports from Mac Arthur's headquarters claim a shift in the war as swift Allied advances slow. Details describe air and sea operations across the Philippines, New Britain, Hollandia, and surrounding areas with bombings, landings, and ongoing deep penetrations into New Guinea fronts.
Elyria theaters reveal Moss Hart play Lady in the Beel runs three years on Broadway then the screen version. Rivalry Theatre will debut the film this burgday starring Ginger Rogers Hay Milla Worker Baxtar Hall wind Miscba Aver Ub.
The Grafton Board of Education renewed contracts for several teachers led by Harold Arispoker and Catherine Cosentit with continuing service. A new public library will open Wednesday evening May 17 at the Grafton school, with weekly access thereafter. Graduation exercises for Gratton High are set May 25, with Rev. Pr. Bebron giving the address.
Washington reports the WAC approves a new off duty summer uniform described as military beige with cream shirt, modified overseas hat, pumps, and matching bag. Col Ovela Culn Hobby and Dorothy Shaver previewed it. Maj Gen B Gregory notes style changes are impractical. The outfit is expected to cost about $10.
The Penfield Grange met May 3 with a small attendance and readings by Mrs. Dustin Garcon. A cookie bake contest favored Mrs. Gordon, and guests included Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Sanders. The text meeting is set for May 11. Girl 4-H Club and May Day programs were discussed with officers elected for the Jolly Joes Club.
Three patrols form the Blyea Bag campaign group led by Halliday with members Hewitt Bain Mame Le George Lermatin Kiraeniha Gallagher Hrogah Moekler Olen Beaumont Herand and others. Volunteers organized for canvassing after a mail campaign yielded early responses and J N Russler chairs the effort seeking to raise most of 400 gems through mail solicitations.
Litchfield notes a rescheduled Ladies Benev elent meeting at the Congregational church for the morning and a Missionary gathering at the Baptist church on May 17. Engagement announced for Lucile M Round of Litchfield to Robert Geyer of Blackfoot Idaho with a June 4 wedding at Litchfield City Church. School events include Baccalaureate May 14 and Commencement May 12 at local churches. Various notices cover military family letters, birthdays, anniversaries, and community updates from families around Litchfield.
In Barber of Torin area court notes a verdict over S400 claims against Selby Construction Co. of Latewood due to ground changes after excavation near residences, causing property damage and a collapse scare. Several divorce actions proceed, including Clara Louise Kiser, Leona Zimmermann, Peter Charles, and Viola Gertrude, with various neglect and cruelty grounds. county commissioners approve a culvert repair project at an estimated cost.
Powel arrived for the afternoon. Mr and Mrs A Gish hosted Mr and three Dunhams and others at their home. Albert Fenn and sons entertained in Sanliy. John Gated of Ratan visited kin. Mrs BW Halmes and Stiveny attended a function. Mrs Walter Sears of Cuyahoga Falls spent Thursday and Friday with her mother.
Fragmentary text outlines Alaska highway planning with references to the eastern and western routes, costs cited as high as $80,000 per mile and $18,000 per mile for Alaska Road Commission builds. Mentions individuals Warren Magnison and Wash ehaltman, and a May 14 date for some action.
Obituary notices for Charles Mc Cloud, a famed horseman, and Edward Brenner Grattan describe services, burial details, and survivors. Mary Rogers Oberlin obituary notes age 77 and survivors, with details of service and church membership. Partial local notes on Salem Oregon sawdust plate initiative and state secretary Farrel comments.
Rural notices show a long list of market items and prices including tomatoes poultry oats and beans. A village tax relief story notes Lydonville residents owe no village tax due to the municipal power and light plant profits, the strongest since 1896.
Police said four males aged 17 and over are being held for investigation in Oberlin after a reported incident. The driver of the car involved fled the scene near Elyria, with authorities continuing to search for more details.
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