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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1942

Page

3

Oberlin Boy Sentenced for Grand Larceny

Jack Ward a 14 year old of Oberlin was sentenced by Judge D A Cook to an Indeterminate firm in Marefeld reformatory for grand larceny after pleading guilty to the charge. Ward was indicted for burglary at an inhabited dwelling and admitted to the included offense of grand larceny with prosecutor approval. He was married and a father of a small child and was arrested after entering Esther Phillians's home at 27 East Avenue and leaving with clothing items.

Jack Ward Oberlin D. A. Cook Marefeld Reformatory Ward William G. Witkent Esther Phillians East Avenue

Girls Scout Camp Promotion Meeting May 16 at American Legion Home

The Camp Promotion committee chaired by Met. Humphrey sponsors an informal Girl Scout meeting on Saturday May 16 from 2 to 3 at the American Legion Home featuring song and movies. Elyria Council holds its monthly meeting at Miss Helen Kochen­derfer’s home to plan the coming year and review camp plans, defense projects, and scouting activities through the summer.

Humphrey American Legion Des Seenes Elyria W. H Thorns Mia Leonard Harris Gersie Red Cross Blood’ Donor Service Bureau Koehenderfer Kineth Boylan The Ness Ann Kelleher Lorain Garl V. Gray George Dunfee A.J

Hospital Bustling List of Names and Addresses

A garbled OCR list presents numerous names and partial addresses. Names include Mrs. Edith Smith, Veradi, Mrs. Avery Gearet, LaVerne Sand, Sheril seat, John Retees, and Anna Koper. Addresses mention 218 Harnadavense, 288 Spruce Street, 16 West Brod reeek, and 341 Neen. The text resembles a local notice or directory fragment with scattered street names and initials.

Buh James Varadi Lorai Texting Smith Edith Smith Harnadavense Harold Dale North Abbey Tames Arndt Ammhtrettts Auce Rebinewn Spruce Street Tusaranae Wartes Firath Lerai Arn LaVerne Sand West Brodreek

Labor Shortages Drive Deferments in War Industry

Washington May 14 A rising labor shortage has led to near universal deferments for skilled war workers. Officials say replacing a skilled worker is now a top priority, with possible group deferments debated but blocked by the Selective Service Act. Draft offices push boards to consider critical skills while the wartime manpower commission seeks substitutes in agriculture and other sectors.

Washington United States Britain Hawke New War Manpawes Commission

Sixty four Elyria men sent draft questionnaires

Sixty four Elyria residents listed by order numbers 10,640 to 12,503 receive questionnaires mailed by the Elyria draft board. The notices name numerous individuals with addresses across Elyria, including Warren, Eastern Heights, Erie Street, West Avenue, and other streets, reflecting February mailings to selectees. A fragment mentions a local court appearance connected to unrelated charges.

Elyria Selective Service Rrste Elyria Draft Board Regite Tranta Fred Rautz Warren J. Martin Beck Edward Mitterfeld Eastern Heights Boulea Ecit Charles Frott West Avenue George Thomas Fesler Erie Sueet Obert Fancher Suilitt Francis Clemence Archer Courtland Nreety Newton Miller Kenyon Street Harry Hunter Ait East Avenue George Williams Ieee River Street Robert Willam Maenn Foster Abraham Watserm Keel Frank Lester Third Street Frank C Sheimer West Street Glen Raymond Martin Poplar John James Bedoes Erie Street Charles Elbert Fahrney Spruce Steee Malcalm Hart Forbes Stanford Avenue Carl Frederick Lang Park Avenue Clarence Carl Ziemke Tenth Street Donald Baldwin Willets River Streets Vernes Jay Earl Beare Son Court Arthur Hagens Cedar Street Floyd Leo Herbitt Courtland Robert Thomas Armitage Furnace Street Arthur W. Haney Columbus Fort Tudor Yavahovich Torn Avenue Albert Ray Page Bath Street Donald Joseph Roddy San Diego Califf George Albert Wack Lei Street Mitchell FE Gowerylok Hiver Steeet Warren G. Bervley Lodi Street William Clement Starth Israel Webb Vernon Arthur Mitchell Gull Road Wirzit Glen Angers Weedbury Street Waleter Barrow Geer Oberharads Marshall Janas OS Wircales Intert Charls Willisen Haremeten Elmer Goilibe Ban Bell Avenue Henry Ford Brown Riverside Weet Street Harald Alpert Guthman Oafend Svenue Samuel Hearn River Reet Witham Green Cotembue

In And About The Court House Gladys Murphy Sues For Divorces

In Oberlin Gladys Le Murphy sues Maymond Murphy of Detroit for divorce on neglect and desertion. They married in 1924 and have two children. Joseph Wasiteski of Lorain sues Emily Rudnick for divorce on neglect and cruelty. They married in 1940 and have one child. A 21 year old Joseph Rudnick of 164 Worthford Court was arrested on a warrant charging delinquency. Chester Lupinsky sues The Meter Express Inc for personal injuries and car damage from a collision at Chestnut and Broad on July 18. case adjourned and dismissed.

Gladys le. Murphy Oberlin Maymond Detroit Joseph Wasiteski Lorain Emily Soseph Rudnick Woutford Court Ateesind C. R Comings Chester Lupinsky East Iver Street Meter Express, Inc Chestnut and Broad Dee’ Fendant Erst

Cuyahoga County First Air Raid Alarm Fails

May 14 test in Cuyahoga County is declared a failure as residents report no noticeable siren, while only a few heard warning tones. Police say alarms were expected to alert 30 factories and the public, but the county defense council failed to activate the system.

Cuyahoga Cleveland Texfale Cleveland Central Police Wile George J Tour Poburts

Mine Blast Kills 54 at Osage Coal Mine in West Virginia

Morgantown dispatch reports an explosion at Christopher Coal Co. No. 3 mine in Osage that killed 54 workers with four more bodies recovered late Tuesday night. Rescue teams, hindered by debris and carbon monoxide, expect extensive rock and timber removal before all victims are found. Federal and state inspectors prepared to open a formal inquiry as Gov. Neely planned to visit.

Morgantown W.va Christopher Coal Co Osage Atate M. M. Neely Sune Fom Arms F. E. Griffith Federal Bureau of Mines Atin

Elyria Philharmonic Society Elects New Leaders for May 23 Debut

The Elyria Philharmonic Society announced its first public appearance set for May 23. Randy Mitchell, publicity manager, confirmed the Inter-Racial Committee’s event at the First Centre National Church on May 32, with current officers and staff listed among participants and staff.

Ace Firt Centre National Randy Michell Eleetert Wis Herre Alonin Anita Jen Fusnes Rende Mitchell Theat Mitchell Ulyyees Wilson

USO Meeting Called At Ridgeville

A public meet will be held in the rear hall at North Ridgeway on May 1 to discuss expanding the USO and organizing in the township. Interested citizens will be welcomed by chairman George Fortine of the Midseville health centers in charge of recreation for service members and camps.

North Ridgeswalle Molars Atranita

Two Brothers Reunited At Home After War Service

Valloyd Kelly of the U S Navy and Denver Kelly, a private in the artillery, returned home with stories of danger and duty. Valloyd survived a mine strike that sank the destroyer Sturtevant, sliding overboard with about 50 others. He praised life belts and rescue efforts and is slated to report back to duty in Key West. Denver, recently released from Camp Sutton, has battled in the theater of land actions in the Asian region and is happy to be home with his brother.

Vallisd Denver Kelly Eva Hamlin Lake Avenue Valloyd U.S. Navy Denver Imonthe Camp Sutton Caribbean Sturtevant Coast Guards Mens Riz Hie Key West Teturo

Lake Shore Hotel Strike Shuts Service in Lakewood

Lake Shore Hotel in Lakewood faces a strike by shellhops waiters and elevator operators. Guests and residents escorted dogs on walks as service halted. only one elevator operated by Lou Dresky. Ernest E. Howard of the union said workers refused to negotiate amid discharge allegations tied to prior actions.

Lakewood Wave Lake Shore Lou Dresky Nwo Monet Ernest E. Howard The Coons and Waiters Union AFI Wwel Howard

Plan Celebration Of Flag Week Observance Announced

Washington reports plans for Flag Week to honor the 168th birthday of Old Glory with events nationwide. The National Council, led by Secretary of War Stimson as chair, will oversee proclamations and local observances by governors, mayors, and Flag Week committees toward a May kickoff.

Washington Gierr Td States Wall National Council Stieenet Willam Toler Page Auceistian Tocalle

Registrars Signal Demand for Unlimited Gasoline Supplies

Washington May 14 Registrars report extraordinary demands for gasoline and fear a reduction in supply along the eastern states. Officials note responses to an unlimited gasoline card program and are tallying how many of the eastern states received fuel cards as of July 1.

Washington Price Administration Nga

News Of Our Boys In Service Of Uncle Sam

Reports from a Tennessee base note local recruits and servicemen headed for Camp Shelby and Pine Camp. Petty Maley, from 116 Bailey Court, recalls his army entry in 1940 and service. Rhiner Schneider begins airplane mechanics training at Keeler Field, Mississippi, with future maintenance duties on military aircraft.

Uncle Sam Pet John Bailey New York Wd. Haltey USC. Center Pine Camp Maley Bailey Court Army Camp Shelby Penmyteania Elyria Cols Corporation Hendive Westinghouse ( Automotne Air Hrake Company Rhiner F. Schneider Mea Cecetla Schneider Nurth Witgestle Air 14 Technical School Keeler Field Mississippi Schoekter Reeser Jefferson Harracks Museat Hap

Oberlin Memorial Celebration Plans Advance Amid Community Events

Oberlin prepares for the annual Memorial Celebration on Saturday in May with Mayor Comings as parade marshal and Professor Arthur Williams directing the band. A Northeast Musteret session of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs is planned at Phil lis Wheatley Center with speakers James T. Avarinde and Mrs. Mary Taylor Gates, plus a community dinner after. Additional events include church gatherings, midweek services, a play festival by O Players, and a Wartime price program meeting hosted by the Oberlin Defense Council.

Oberlin Wright Park Ellig van der Pst Cleveland State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs Phillis James T. Avarinde Africa Ats Wren Baty Rogers Fuels ‘School Patricia Singleton Nancy Durand Tommy Fate Tommy Garters Miss Rogers Ty Hamion Red Cross Leon Zimmerman Ore Hit Wie Moore Robert’ Falta Fred Sweet Office of Price Administration Washington Grall Finney Chapel Sweet Oberlin Defense Council Ohc Priday Mart Feasne Harvey Wooster

Freighter Sunk In Gulf Of Mexico

New Orleans May report says a small Norwegian freighter sank in the Gulf of Mexico near the coast yesterday. The eighth naval district confirmed the incident and noted no further details available.

Gulf of Mexico New Orleans Lass Gulf of Mex Tasan Iasneed Tate Esterday Eighth Naval District

Lumber Freezing Order Does Not Affect Retail Sales

Columbus Ohio May H Rm Toucas attorney for the Ohio Lumber Dealers Association says current construction will not be delayed by a war. The war production board orders freezing sale and delivery of certain construction timber by large producers for six days, but dealers will stock enough supplies to carry them. Retail sales of lumber are not affected as shipments are allocated for essential consumer needs during the period.

Columbus Faowomo WEB Express Testrie Tumbee Emile

Bryan School Dispute Ends With Apologies and Resumed Teaching

In Bryan on May 1, eight teachers resumed teaching after a dispute with the school board and tax authorities. The board upheld the expulsion of student William Fulton for misconduct and later apologized to the teachers for insults at a board meeting. Mayor Lowell Fess issued a public apology for remarks in pamphlets, saying he regrets any misinterpretation. The teachers express progress toward better relations but seek a harmonious school operation going forward. Signed by Glenn Frans, James Darke, Lucy Fest, Leni Altseborn, Helen Thompson, Dixie Norris, Howard Bailey, and Grace Lacey.

Bryan Hele William Fulton Ales Lowell Fest Fess Ben Simeon J Eas Feat Torre Elforte Robert Brankuts Clack Meredith Ernest Morgan Fluke Glenn Frans] Cay James Darke Lucy Fest Leni Altsebornd Helen Thompson Dixie Norris Howard Bailey Grace Lacey

U S To Ignore Laval Efforts In Martinique Plan

Washington reports say U S will ignore Laval s bid to intervene in Martinique discussions as a possible Axia threat. Officials note no shift in policy and that Vichy ties are not being negotiated through Laval while U S contends with French administrators and merchant shipping amid Caribbean access concerns.

Washington Vierre Laval United States Martinique France Nazi Laval Viel French Antilles Caribbean Georges Robert Rist Vichy Ranse-rveit Laval State Department

Traffic charge against C M Joreph in Hamilton

Charles M. Joreph of 133 Eastern Heights Neauteward faced a traffic charge for allegedly driving through a red light on West Avenue and Sixth Street. He remained in critical condition after a car crash near Stockton when a radio report from WHA Cincinnati noted injuries, including a shattered jaw and suspected skull fracture.

Charles M. Joreph Heisghta Neauteward Werts Avenue Sithsiert Hamilton Grecert Zeemer Authar Radio Rommen WHA Cincinnati

Women Relief Corps Rally Hits Elyria District

The Twelfth district rally of the Women’s Relief Corps was hosted in Elyria with Richard Allen Chapter as hostess. Leaders from Oberlin Wellington and Bucyrus attended, with speeches, proclamations read, and plans for a community display and a planned print sale.

Beveral Women's Relief Corps Etyrte 1 Richard Allen Hhostess Blytta Lae Tain Obedhin Wellington Movin and Wooster Anita Keller Richard Allen Corps Ania Drlehi Hiya Ghante Ted Florence ‘Leary Chajstein Florence Holcomb Elyria Oberlin Bucyrus Vielen Eron Obert Cleveland Annabelle Craty Cats Oberhin Corps Jennie Collin Kaith Presetave Hamiln Corps Stevick Welluistom Richard Alen

Weathermen Gather in Salt Lake City for 42nd Convention

Salt Lake City Utah will host the 42nd convention of the Pacific Division of the American Meteorological Society sessions set at the University of Utah. G K Greening meteorologist in charge of the Salt Lake Weather Bureau station and general chairman announced the meeting dates August 8 and 19 F O Bowie of San Francisco is the president-elect.

Salt Lake City Utah Pacuhei Division American Meteorological Hsociety Lune G. K. Greening Weather Bureau Zeneral University of Utah F. O. Bowie San Francwen Jecvery

Markets and prices amid Chicago grain and meat trade amid turmoil

A garbled OCR stock and commodity page shows Chicago market quotes for meats, grains, and staples with scattered figures. Entries include cattle, pork, flour, and onion prices, along with supplier names and vendor codes, but many figures are unreadable.

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