Rationing Board Grants Purchase Certificates for Items
The Elyria Rationing Board issued certificates for purchases during the first three days of the week. Notable entries include a typing machine for General Industries Company, and certificates for three new automobiles, four new tires, one tube, and 45 recapped tires. Recaps cover multiple firms and individuals across Elyria and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyine Rationing Board
General Industries Company
Florence A. Duffy
Tenth St
L. Heligeland
Princeton A
L. Hraegger
One Fifth of Ridgeville Men Reject by Army Examiners
About one fifth of the men sent from Ridgeville Monday for Cleveland duty by Loralty County Draft Board No. 5 were rejected by Army examiners. The group largely included former Class 1-B and 4-F men, deferred earlier for defects or age. Dental insufficiency caused most rejections, with other reasons including psychoneurosis, knee issues, varicose veins, constitutional inadequacy, a defer like ear, hermia, and hemorrhage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Loralty County Draft Board No. 5
North Ridgeville
Army
Draft Board
Ridewills
St Camp Perry
Chinese and Japanese clashes threaten Burma frontier
A government statement notes rapid Japanese advance toward Lungline. Chinese forces strengthen border defenses after Japan’s actions disrupt supply lines. Reports describe explosions on a Salween bridge near 7 miles inside the frontier and widespread destruction along roads linking Lorke, Indo-China, and Kubming as 2060 troops hold the line against intensified hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salween Tier
Lungline
Burma
China
Japan
Lorke
Indo-China
Kubming
Yuna
Ciehirns
Wickeng
Bern
United Steel Workers Conventon Debates Wage Demands
In Cleveland on May 20 the first constitutional convention of the United Steel Workers began with reports and resolutions. Leaders pressed for higher living costs and wage protection, approving a plan to waive overtime premiums for Saturday and Sunday within a four hour week. Murray stated the union would seek wage increases via collective bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United Steel Workers of America
Unin
C. SO
W Phlip Murray
Murray
Murtey
E Carlisle School Eighth Graders to Present Comedy
Eighth graders at E Carlisle School present the comedy Yimmie Ye at the school auditorium Friday night March 32. Mrs Hing directs with a cast including Vimame Vonson Neale Smith Pal Don Robinson Frank Jack Your Mr Went Ras Fliss Kaita Fric eristineg Spivia Maniva ange Pes Leslye Huriout Bitte Bess Schmidt Micky Robert Heath Mrs Kent Edith Suhenic. Gerald Stover and William Rial as stage managers. Premier is James Amspauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle School
Scheel Sudiser
Helen Hing
Foltewe
Vonson
Neale Smith
Don Robinson
Frank
Jack
Mr Went
Ras Fliss
Kaita Fric
Eristineg
Spivia
Maniva Ange
Pes
Leslye Huriout
Bitte
Bess Schmidt
Micky
Robert Heath
Mrs. Kent
Edith Suhenic
Gerald Stover
Wiliam Rial
Jants Amspauch
Body Cremated After Amherst Funeral Services
The body of Tate George Thoreas Carter of Amherst was cremated in Cleveland this afternoon after funeral services in Amherst. His final remains will be sent to Africa, England, Wales and Canada, where he previously lived, with the remainder to be interred in Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Tate
George Thoreas Carter
Cleveland
Africa
Esglane
Wales
Darity
Antherst
Sumter Confined From Pose One Heary Battles Near Kerch
Reports describe heavy combat in the Kerch region with mentions of oil diversion efforts and naval activity. References to Red Star and Leningrad indicate wartime reporting with contested fronts and aerial strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerch
Suvitt
Apal
Geren
Red Star Aij
Leningrad
Fubtal
Eynied
Obituary notices and deaths in Elyria area
Obituaries and notices for Margaret Rae Warkinsham Zelma Williams Clyde Booth Emil Barsitaw Koen Mills and other local residents. Services planned at Curtis Funeral Home and St Thomas cemetery in Ontario. Daughters, grandchildren, and surviving relatives named. regional ties to Elyria and Milan noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Rae
Margaret EL
Ted
Mra
M Farkingham
Catherine Ver Say
Yoram
Iter Hustatad
James Beste
Charles James Hege
Stine Curtis Punstal
T. Matthea Gillitead
United Presbyterian Church
Buchalacil
St. Thomas
Ontario
German reprisals cited after Allied attack damage
Fragmentary report notes German retaliation following a raid on PeTipals A Tirestest Uyat. Mention of submarine meters and British town damage. Reads: few injuries, one casualty, and delayed confirmation of events amid partial details from older reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teta
Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce Elects New Officers
The Elyria Jaycees held the first meeting of their newly elected officers and directors to plan next year activities. New president is Howald O. Dunn with Verbert J. Neister as vice president and John I. Gee as secretary. The group schedules monthly meetings and occasional social events, and will send officers and directors to state conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Elyria Junior Chamber
Jutior Chamber
Howald O. Dunn
Stateney
Verbert J. Neister
Ie Prowdler Company
Hest
Paul Stentz
C. A. Olsett Manufacturing Company
Beer Om Mee
John i Gee
Oly Public Service Company
Charles E. Twos
Mite National Tubs Company
Sant O. Nagy
Neurance Aperat
Gf Birectors
L Osher
Albert Tern
BK K. E. Burley, Jr
Robert Richratty
Curtis
Donald C. Mutchins
C. Sokmat
G. Meister
Hutchings
Elyria Jaycees
Nestowrs
Prospective Jurors Hand Picked Says Attorney
A Lorain County jury commission faced scrutiny over jury selection alleging prospective jurors were hand picked by an attorney rather than drawn from standard polls. The case centered on Andrew Deiast and others, claiming foreign and minority representation bias and procedural irregularities in adopting juror lists and pretrial preparation.
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Jan
Commis
Lorain
Farere
Andrew Deiast
Adams
Ier
Peters
Sertice
Toreirn
Lerain
Fedireian
Operstinn
Ers Commission
Cecil Om
Questionnaires Sent To Elyrians Reveals Local Sorting
A fragmentary list shows Elyrian residents and addresses tied to a questionnaire program. Names such as Ralph Ragnarad, Willem Henry Dickerson, and Paul Tokaca Jr appear among many streets and avenues, with scattered notes on venues and events linked to the effort.
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Ely
Teafoy
Earl Alrnd
Middle Avenue
Ted Cartier
Questi Ies
Princeton Ave
William Henry Classis
Paul Edward Hathil
Cheter
Bernant Jehan Dendell
Jethron
Si Kuseell
Andrew Moran
Kenlyon
Jaton Mresny
Steve Jack Chimer
Clark St
Faward
Abbystus Hageeriy
Andrew
Elyria High Seniors Close In On Commencement Pace
Elyria High School prepares for final weeks of the 1941 class activities. Graduation exercises are planned for Ely Stadium with Ohio State president Dr Howard Lo Betts delivering the commencement address. Baccalaureate service, senior chapel, dinner dance, and senior night events are scheduled, with contingency plans to move to the high school auditorium if weather or stadium access issues arise.
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Hite
Itsn
Elyraigh School
Actiitics
Caleendar
At & P
Uest
Ely Stadium
Stately Stadium
Auditory U
Pyohtasium
Whem Tick
Ely Stadtum
Howard Lo Betts
Ohio State University
Concert to feature 165 performers at ELH Friday
A joint Elyria event at the ELH auditorium will present 165 young players. Waites F. Von Brock announces an all-city elementary group of 85 plus the Elyria High School band. Proceeds fund new uniforms for the Histsche band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Gree
Elyria High School
Waites F. von Brock
Cleveland Heights
Ven
Brock
Wakeman Man Is Named Antone New Major Generals
President Roosevelt nominates Maj. Gen. Levin H. Campbell Jr. as chief of ordnance and names 33 temporary major generals and 44 temporary brigadiers. Campbell to replace Maj. Gen. Charles M. Wesson on June, with nominations including Harry Twaddle, Wakeman, and Alfred Lyon among brigadiers in air and coast guard corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakeman
Antone
Washington
Roosevelt Whay
Levin H. Carpbell
Ordarsce
Empbell
Charles M. Wesson
Harry To Twaddle
Lorain Driver Arrested for DUI amid Court Appearance
Finen Sand Fosts techn Vaniza of Lorain was arrested last week on a charge of driving while under the influence of figures. He was fired and placed on leave, and his driving privileges were suspended for one month after he appeared in police court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Techn Vaniza
Lorain
Winder
Figuor
Caste
Ria Risht
Elyria
EU Monihe
Ore
United States to Boost Forces in Pacific and Ireland
The report describes debates over American troop deployments in Western Europe and the Pacific, noting Roosevelt aides and Malin/Mei- neyvelt remarks. It highlights concerns that Australia fears a larger U S presence in Ireland and the Pacific theater, while reconnaissance emphasizes Japan building forces toward Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Ireland
Australa
United Nations
Roosevelt
Nestern Ireland
United States
Pacific
MecArthur
Mowever
Bates
Becauze
Atse
Australia
Musical Art Chorus Sings Haydn's Masterpiece With Ease
The Musical Art chorus assisted by Helena Strassburger Harwild Waugh and Daniel Harris of Oberlin performed Haydn's Creation at Firet Congregational Church under J Martin Urek. The concert earned high praise for precision and vocal color with Strassburger’s Gabriel solos and Haugh’s strong tenor performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crsterio
Musical Art Chorus
Helena Strarsturger
Harwild Waugh
Daniel Harris
Oberlin
Haydn
Firet
J. Martin Urek
iSolelas
Elyria
Marold Haugh
Uriel
Woeth
Mr. Haugh
Ivaniel Harris
Raphael
Court House accident and county actions in Elyria area
Ernest Williams 43 of 1 Hewe Street treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a fall while helping raze an old barn on Stup B Cleveland road. County commissioners approved Lorain Wardware Co bid for all county light bulbs at 28 percent under last year. Helen Tersthax seeks divorce from John on neglect cruelty. married 1999. Lucile Adams granted $13 monthly alimony for child support. Interpleader case over Norman M. Bradley estate insurance money involves Martha Sayles as administratrix and decedent's mother. Funeral notices for Kittie Brenstuhl and Dr P I Hittner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Williama
Hewe Street
Elytia Memorial Hospital
Stup
Cleveland Road
Lorain Wardware Co
Lucile Adams
Elyria
Robert
Western and Southtm Life Insurance Co
Cincinnati
Martha Sayles
Norman M. Bradley
Common Pleas
Is Interpreader
Inmurence Company
Aly
Kittie Brenstuhl
Nerta
Abn
DB. Pi. Hittner
Funeraeae Pentes
Meeting Postponed To Friday Night
The public meeting called by Councilman James Scott for Thursday to discuss ordinances and housing development has been postponed to Friday night at 7 20 pm in the town chamber. A civilian defense meeting had been scheduled for Thursday, prompting the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Scott
Bentt
Toenei
Petty Frat
Pricay
Tamrilay
Elks Plan Flag Day Observance in Elyria
The Elyria Elks Flag Day committee met to plan the annual observance chaired by Probate Judge HL OM Nye. The program is set for 213 p m Sunday June HH on the court house steps facing Second Street with Elyria High School Land and new citizens invited to participate. A prominent speaker is being sought and a June 3 committee meeting will finalize plans inviting GI fraternal and veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Elks Lodge
Elks
HL OM
Jane HH
Court House
Second Street
Elyria High School
Ther Letksvith
GI Fraternal
Veterans Organiza Tions
Police asked to help search for missing girl
Police were asked yesterday to assist in locating 15 year old Mary Brink of Delaware Avenue. Her disappearance was reported by her father Grover Brink who said she was last seen at Elyria Union High School at 3 13 p m Monday afternoon.
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Mary
Car collision damages multiple vehicles in Elyria area
A 6:37 p m collision on Huron Street involved Halgh W Cobb of Staddon Road Elyria and Sam Decker of Watt Street with front and rear fenders damaged. A second incident near Imad Street at 7 30 p m from a car backing into a space damaged a vehicle driven by Andser Dany of Beech Street and a car operated by MLE Menarick of Fast Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halgh W. Cobb
Staddon Road
Elyria
Sam Decker
Wattstreet
Huron
Andser Dany
Beech Street
Imad Street
Mle. Menarick
Fast Avenue
Tradership and leadership amid aviation strain
The passage praises naval aviation and airmen in the Pacific, noting the symbolic value of attire and the disciplined performance under distance and systemic handicaps. It asserts faith in the men and frames the situation as a democratization of leadership and personnel excellence.
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Pacific
Memorial Day Service Planned In Elyria with Cross-Group Legion Honors
A memorial program Sunday May 20 in Elyria includes a 7:30 pm march from Ely Park to the high school auditorium. Mayor Petra will speak, wreaths will honor the dead, and veterans groups will lead a service with invocation by Father William Moseley and narrator George Day. The public is welcomed for both ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elysias
Ely Park
Mie Ail
Joseph Q. Petra
Cablean
Willian Moseley
St. Mary's Church
Atates
Our Soldier Heroes
George M. Day
Et Elyria Most
American Leghin
Fe Wall
J. Mertin Brel
J. J. Mavingly
Church of Christ
Eveninn
Markets Glut Shocks and Odd Listings In Wire Report
A garbled wire market summary details an unusual glut with numerous crude item names and figures. It mentions grain quotations, a bulk of vegetables and produce, and erratic price notes interspersed with broken catalog-like entries. The fragmentary text references asparagus mushrooms potatoes and cattle with scattered codes and decimals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Monyena
Mevere Proutce
Tenrey
Baskers
Lara Benente
Sackh
Cory Basctoe
Ash Santer
Cena
Crain
Ted Mtel
Tehite
Mtoe
Poe
Srémm
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Rationing Board
J. Richals
Middle Aves
Charles Plas
LaGrange
George H. Lang
Grafton
Wesler
Cleveland St
Granite Concrete Block and Coal Co
West Ave
Miltony Herter
Columbia Station
Clifford Dennis
R. D
Gratton
Ancy Statehbill
City Cab Co
East Ave
Walter P. Frank
North Hidgeville
Edwant Zacharias
Elytis
W. K. Powers
Oakwood St
S. J. Weel
Howe St
J. A. Heinzerling
North Olmated
Charles Blas
George H. Tang
Fort Bronder
Boxter Lafive
Winchles St
Edward von Amburgh
Harlan T- Chapman
Hichard E. McDermott
Lake Ave
Oscar Jerved
Woodland Ave
Adrian L. Buswell
Ridgeville
Xumper
En Hastings
Law Grange
Ohio
Ben Smith
G. B. Pawson
Phose LaGrange
United Steel Workers
E. Carlisle
Sumter
Pocotan
Neath
Zelma Williams
Zelina
Clyde BE NuaTit Ciede E Booth
Oak Street
Telestaph
Ambere
Township
Elyma
Nadine Thorothy Miller
Heath
Elytiar
Henry Booth
Toluds
Harry Hiller
Anna
Su Curtis
Emil A. Barsitaw
Clark
Lorein
Bertha
Grant If Sen
Lorches
Dterman
Lakes of Lorin
L. D. Gerber
Ctl
P.m
Elical Arditeria
Eid
Koen Mills
Legion JU
Ohiy State “University
David M. Forguesn
Manyek Af Lersin
Cl Prkrel Ley
Helen
John McCarthy
Elyrians
Elh
Alfred 3. Lyon
Air Corps
Dayton
Sunber Ceontinuet
Vere Ore
Hares
Hallie
Foamig
Atta
Martina Crumley
Peter M. Smith
Lucy Mogerman
Claude Miller
Sirs
H. J. Townsend
Robert Davies
Elmer Smith
M. Privanka
Acsilvans Tok
Claire Hobinan
Joan Brown
Frances Corkill
Gertine Bayne
Olga Sonkoly
Vir
Erziheer Don Potteryn
Comeners
Helen Tersthax
Amhest
John
Freeman
D. A
Irene
Troy Welts
Erra Reir
DAMAC
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
Henry
Mazave
Tsa
AMD
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