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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1944
Page
4
Unclear text describes a gang incident with a missing name and corrupt numbers. The legible fragments mention a possible operation, a date placeholder, and a monetary figure but no specific entities or outcome can be confirmed.
Deaths include Cornelia Gage at Blyria Home for the Aged in Fort Wayne area with ties to First Congregational church and railroad workers auxiliary. Mary Schubert Amilerst and Mary P Kattenhenry Avon Lake area each noted with church and Legion affiliations and multiple survivors. Funeral details listed for Taylor Funeral Home and St Marys Church Avon.
Community youth group members from troop 134 on the west side called for residents to leave paper papers on porches for pickup during the next two weeks. Cubs plan to collect the newspapers and magazines from participating households to support a local drive.
Fragmented text appears to discuss skin blemishes and a cosmetic product related to Pimples and healing effects. It mentions money refund if “pig uppit” and references to irritated skin and fatigue. The source is garbled with unclear names and dates.
Nlyitys seven foremen and safety sleevigars in Bavatey County have registered for the second meeting of the Safety Management Institute, to be held Thursday evening at the North Ely Grange Mall. The institute is sponsored by the Sarah County Industrial Safety Council.
Two girls were committed to state institutions yesterday after county officials reported they could not care for them. One was sent to a feeble minded facility in Columbus, the other to a epilepsy hospital in Guillapolise. The move followed a state welfare department promise to accept them with proper oversight.
Eaton Busy Helpers Four H Club meets at Mes Ceralyn Phelps home advisor. Members prepared future unit outfits and refreshments included whipped cream and crackers. Next meeting set for Thursday May 1 at advisor’s home.
In Hartis Ho Hartia of Valdosta Georgia dies. Hartis Rorick of 434 Stanford Ave to receive fourth of estate per will filed in probate court. No inventory yet. Town Banking Co president G Roth named executor. Deputy sheriffs report multiple charges including non support and disturbing the peace. several divorces filed and drivers fined for speeding. County bids for road and fuel projects noted.
A meeting at the Elyria Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m. next Monday will explore forming a Rifle Company in Elyria as part of the Ohio State Guard. Lt. Col. Bernard F. Kean will present with veterans groups and others in attendance.
A list of named volunteers and patrol leaders is announced as part of a merit and recognition program. Key figures include W.A. Mobh, George A. Boeckbrig, and several patrol leaders, with additional workers named for Kek-Hankaford’s team.
Robert A. Dis sauer chief clerk of ration-board 6 was surrendered today in cammon pleas courts to U.S. Marshals on a warrant charging him with stenting gesoline through fraud rent drafts. The warrant sworn by Rob lit Child an OPA investigator charged the purloining of certificates valued at 138000 and calling for 25000 additional olians.
Elyria High School seniors face nearing graduation as plans for the commencement ceremony unfold with details on attire and caps. A representative from C B Ware Co visited to measure gowns and discuss regalia for the upcoming baccalaureate service.
Reports describe discussions among youth about front line experiences and lessons from Europe and the Pacific. Rabbi Blekhner is slated to speak in Filvring, drawing attention to a broader mission and upcoming events.
Police chief notes a crime wave ended after the arrest of a man linked to multiple thefts in Memphis and New Orleans. The suspect carried a draft card, confessed to burglaries, and led officers to recover stolen vehicles and a lawn mower from a garage at 820 Park Avenue. A second report cites a bicycle and lawn mower stolen from a garage on Welty Street, with owners seeking ownership and restitution.
Market quotations cover vegetables like pansies tomatoes and watercress with prices, while cattle and sheep sections list active steers bulls and lambs with ranges. Live poultry and other farm products appear amid rough figures and vendor notes, reflecting a busy but muddled early market page.
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