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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1942
Page
11
Four miners remain trapped 63 hours after a wall broke at Mine No. 1. Water poured in as rescue crews, wearing masks, search the remaining passageways. Names of the trapped men include Frank Bertnagath and Joe Revolfi. others escaped.
The PTA will hold its final meeting Tuesday evening at 4 30 with elections for new officers. Kindergarten children will perform while school groups participate in an achievement program.
A dense list of patient admissions and discharges appears with numerous names and street addresses across multiple locations. The fragmentary OCR reads like a hospital roll with many errors and unclear entries, mentioning Mrs Parke Hren neman and others, plus babies and adults tied to streets such as Sixth Street, 324 North Street, Howe Street, Fourth Street, and Chestnut Street.
DETROIT May 11 The Ford Motor Co today countered demands by the United Auto Workers union seeking a wage freeze for the duration of the war. Personnel director Mary Bennett said the new proposals cover 127 plants employing 115,000 workers and aim to preserve the union shop after the 10 day strike four years ago. Bennetts cited the need to avoid raising war material costs for the government, opposing any wage increases and cash the war effort. The union responded by adopting a resolution opposing wage freezes by any agency.
In Berea Ohio May Ji Charles Dara and W and his 1 year old father Tom chose to return home from a nine day wander across the state. A tourist directed them to the sheriff at Wauseon 135 miles from Berea after living on 35 cents a day from odd jobs and sleeping in a car. They were allowed to make their own choice between continuing the odyssey or going home.
The Office of Price Administration announced Friday start of gasoline rationing in 17 Eastern states and Washington DC. Motorists must carry ration cards with 3 gallons weekly for standard use, while doctors and officials hold “X” cards for larger or unlimited purchases. Card type depends on daily mileage and job needs, with honesty stressed as a key to compliance and misuse risk considered manageable by public pressure.
Anne Blaiimore inherits Fleetwood a Kentucky horse farm, hires Mont Shertilt as manager though he has parole risk. Otis Frame kinsman of Sidney frames Mont driving family strife. Judith weds Otis then regrets, Mont’s parole shaken, Aunt Sue warns, Judith telephones, plans dinner at Springbrook amid winter gloom and Otis’s absence.
4 p m Wednesday Circle One of the Ladies' society meets Friday afternoon with Mra Stanley Hull Lincoln street A combination service I honor of Mother's Day well held at ten o'clock Sunday morning and the following program was a feature aroun singing songs pertaining to mother Elaine Stick recitation Dennis Belly reading Mise Mabel Hasenptug exercise primary clan vocal duet Jeane elie Brill and Berntte Hasenpttug recitation Dickie Northeim dialogue That's Mother's Joy group comprised of various ages vocal tale Johnny Arndt reading Jean nife Feil piano solo Mrs Edward Arndt The Woman's Missionary society meets Wednesday afternoon at the church RN. 0. club guests Saturday evening of Mrs. Caroline Rose Bridge and the galloper Brize Went to Mrs. Moward Knel el Later lunch served by the hostess to guests Mrs. William McQueen Mrs. DeForest Kelly and members Misses Flore nce Claus Lucie King Emma Deesehler Mrs. Howard Kneisel Mrs. Nobert Kneisel Mrs. Frank Whyt Mrs. Russel Miller Mrs. Ray Maring Mrs A. Zalinski Mrs Emma Dreschler hostess group June 13 HOSPITAL NEWS ADMISSIONS: Mrs. Paul Buzdar Lorain DISCHARGES: Howard Bamhart B J Amherst
West River Road relatives report the death of Daisy Abbott in the Pryor Oklahoma tornado and note other Pryor families losing homes and belongings. The column also mentions Miss Lara Van Wagner of Elyria and Mrs Frankie Beese as guests of Airs A C Haynes and family, plus a spelling contest at Markley school with 100 word blue ribbon and 100 percent scores. 1 806 applications and 1 840 sugar ration books issued at Markley May 41 with about 20 helpers including teachers and PTA members. visits among locals include the Pokorence family and neighbors, and notes from the Eichhorn and Harnish households.
The Amherst Public School PTA hosts its final meeting with a student work exhibit at 7:30 p.m. National Hospital Day events run 2 to 4 p.m. Open house, light refreshments, and special recognitions for new mothers. Various clubs hold Tuesday gatherings. Brownhelm High plans 1982 commencement with ten graduates, blue and white uniforms, and speakers.
Forty one attendees including faculty joined a patriotic junior senior reception in the school gym. A dinner program featured remarks by Clyde Hughes Wayne Whyte Herman Rosetti George Thoutot and Lawrence VandeGord with student responses and a class prophecy. The evening ended with dancing and social activities despite garbled OCR.
St Peter Evangelical and Reform Church observed The Festival of the Christian Home on Sunday morning as mothers were honored with red roses. The Rev Ir J H String Cleveland was the guest speaker with Mrs Roth Schulz at the piano singing That Wonderful Mother of Mine. The May Intermed League meeting is set for Tuesday in the church parlor, a Lorain County Revival Gold meeting will occur Thursday at St John’s South Amber, and a 9:30 church gathering plans. Pentecost will be observed May 24 with Holy Communion.
Wendell Willkie addressed the Union College 147th graduating class in Schenectady urging voters to elect leaders with principles and courage to state them plainly. He said Americans desire cooperation after the war and warned against leaders focused on group vote catching.
David Harker aged 89, a retired artlery company executive, died of a heart ailment last night. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George Catterall and Georgi Ann Catterall. A dinner at Vincent church parlors was well attended, hosted by the Women’s Society for Christian Service. The ladies then spent the day quilting.
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