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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1944
Page
2
A fragmented text mentions a former director at a council and a dated plan for Fires Kandla Service and network development. It hints at leadership changes, under 21 interests, and future sight side projects with questions on development and philosophy.
The report lists campaign finance filings from multiple candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries. It names Marvin C. Harkison and Herbert D. Mills among others, noting totals of contributions and expenditures, including sums from unions and individual contributors.
Lorain and Elyria area obituaries report multiple deaths and services. Notables include Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Lethaia Morris Wakeman, and others with ties to Elyria, Lorain, and Clarkfield. Services are scheduled at Sudeps Curtis, Reldy Senolan, and Clarkfield churches, with burial arrangements to follow in local cemeteries.
The article notes a stormy debate on measures aiding World War III veterans and funding for the school lunch program extending four years. It mentions a contested culture department issue, an amendment likely passing, and a San Antonio area German air attack reference with Sgt. Dudley Hearty in Texas.
The commission approved a proposed exchange involving gas properties and equipment. Subsidiaries of Columbia Gas and Kleinle Corp consolidation include sites and wells across Ohio counties. The deal covers wells in multiple counties and intends a cash distribution to OH clients.
Cleveland Hegleni Oda Die thwarted by a report on alleged frauds in rations and guards. L Williams says none of Volunteer Guard personnel are under suspicion while other board staff face investigation. Rabie A Dissatier, former chief, named in a federal warrant for theft of certificates. A pistol valued at $25 was found on Mickle Avenue after a theft at Middle and Broad.
Sullivan High School outlines commencement exercises on Tuesday evening with Harold Bowers from the State Department of Education delivering the address. The program features a benediction by Thelma Arndt and salutatory by Geraldine Lee, with student officers named and a full band and vocal participants listed. Baseball season notes praise the team with eight wins. a farewell assembly and senior events are described, along with various social reports and visitors noted around Sullivan.
Fractured OCR reveals a chaotic report from a local court area with arrests for intoxication and disturbing behavior. Deputy sheriffs, property disputes, and divorce actions emerge among references to Vermilion, Avon, and Route v0 Ridgeville.
In Columbus, Republican and Democratic state officials discuss reorganization of the state central committee and national convention delegates. The meeting includes Mayor James Stewart and Gen. Herbert. Hanson and others are named as potential contenders. Delegates prepare for tonight's events and possible national committee assignments. A separate incident reports Joe Bent bitten by a hog at a West Wesel address, with police noting the Saturday afternoon attack.
The West River Road Markley School P T A held a Thursday evening meeting led by President Mrs Cromling. Reports covered attendance, finances, and committee progress, with updates on school events, repairs, and plans for fall activities.
The Pittsfield community event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. RL Walker elected Harald Brand as president Norman McConnell as grey president Ida McConnell as secretary and various committees to organize speakers music and church activities. The group planned church events, fundraising, and a park project with members including Will Davies Alfie Hazel McConnell and many others. A related meeting noted a temple gathering and local health and church activities with remarks by Elwin Carpenter and planned Army rifle events in mid-July.
Thomas J. O Conner aged 15, held in Weld County jail under suspicion of issuing a bad check to his wife. The incident relates to a check drawn on Elyria Savings and Trust and dated April 27. Police report a burglary attempt at an apartment, leading to custody after the couple returned. Mrs O Conner also faces charges. court hearing set before Mayor A R Agate.
The article describes salvage practices for war materials including insulation papers and felt used in tanks and aircraft. It notes cleaning salvaged pages and ragged fabrics to prevent spoilage and disguise, urging proper handling and storage to guard against damage by pests or age.
North Olmsted residents Worth and Widear returned from a journey to Flastings Nebraska. They traveled with daughter Mes Willlace Hoderdunne who visited to be with her husband Jordan who is claimed at Marvarsl Alt Bise. The party previously lived in Orlands Florida and will reside at a North Burlington avenue Higings Neu. Mr and Mrs Widear visited in Detroit and Almont Michigan on their return trip home.
A garbled LaGrange report references meetings at a Mrs Dusheuske home, names including Magy IR and Sue Taye, and mentions a Victory Aide, Mana Burse, with Cleveland figures James NM and Shaly Lenberger. It notes a former Cleveland attorney of 30 years, Jay Crimy Hunt, tied to a common pleas judge in the early century.
A fragmented city scene shows Ely Republicans and Democrats facing off over precinct vacancies and a disputed purchase on Route 804. A driver was fined in police court after a series of incidents tied to recent disputes and a vehicle stop.
The market notes from Cleveland show livestock and produce values with bids and prices for cattle, steers, heifers, sheep, and lambs. Prices vary by grade and weight, with steady to moderate demand and mixed high to low quotes across categories.
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