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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1945

Page

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War Crimes Trials in Allied Plan Amid Global Tensions

Fragmented report notes talk of United Nations tribunals versus national courts for war crime suspects. It mentions plans to set preliminary arrangements, concentrate on Joachim von Ribbentrop and Heinrich Himmler, and hints at Hitler’s possible execution. The London Economist cites UN prosecutor aid as troops advance in Germany.

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Truman Pushes Centralization of Government Power

President Truman seeks congressional authority to reorganize the executive branch with centralized responsibility in as few officials as possible. Congress signals agreement in principle but may limit breadth and speed of reform amid wartime delays and overlap criticisms.

Washington Congress Executive Branch Truman Warnted Truman

Recommendation Is Denied For Toledo Hospital Buildings

Dr. N W Kaiser acting superintendent of Toledo state hospital deemed the welfare section of the house finance committee's recommendation for 110000 for two new buildings inadequate. He questioned the action noting 110000 could not build even one structure and that four buildings were requested at nearly 1000000.

Toledo N. W. Kaiser Toledo State Hospital House

Wilcox Speaker At Gratton Memorial Services

Hugh Wilcos former Lorain County Probate Judge will speak at Gratton Memorial Services. Celi Johnson is in charge of arrangements and Kiwanis is providing the speaker for the observance held on Sunday.

Hugh Wilcos Lorain County Celi Johnson Kiwanis Élaib

4-H Advisors And Officers To Hold 1945 Conferences

4 H advisors and officers plan 1945 conferences with sessions in Elyria and Wellington. Key speakers include Rev. Weaver Keener and Rhea Shields. topics cover Veterans' Service Center, War Loan, and 4 H work in 1945. A 4 H quartet performs during both gatherings.

Stepm Koopa Marian Riges Dulian Perkins Rosgell. Stokley Doris Atkins Rey Weaver Keener Glris Rhea Shields Tnader Claude J. Hummel General Assembly Weaver Keener Hummel Melvin Katbe Apear Veterans' Services Center William Knessel Eleanor Lewis Congress Harshfeld 4Edt Thomas Beal Danny Springer David Friend Hoy Dogue Clayton -Beal Will Ing Wellington Ff Advisors Wellington High School Earshield Sfields Mummel 4Eh

Davies In London To Confer With British Leaders

Joseph Davies, Truman's special envoy, arrived in London for talks with British leaders to pave the way for a Big Three meeting. Officials indicated the three-way summit with Churchill and Stalin likely would be delayed until August, despite hopes for June. Davies would also meet Anthony Eden and officials to discuss the proposed summit.

London Joseph Dav‘ies Truman Bish Churchill Stalin Navies Amerian Am Chuckbill Anthony [Eden

Firemen Called But Hind Only Smoke at Woodford Ave

Firefighters answered Quad No 1 at Central Fire Station after 8:30 pm to 130 Woodford Avenue finding no blaze. Smoke from the furnace escaped through an open door, causing a smoky incident rather than a fire.

Quad No Central Fire Staton Woodford Avenue

Mayor Agale Aids Veterans Fund Boxing Show Eyreia

Mayor A T Agale of Elyria backs a boxing event to raise funds for the World War II veterans trust fund. He endorses public support, cites Elyria’s good record with benefits, and expresses confidence the show will succeed to continue serving veterans.

A. R. Agale Elyria Wang Trust Fund al-Ely Stadium Brady Agaie Mayue

10000 Trucks In Chicago Roll Again As Drivers Return

About 10,000 trucks resumed near normal deliveries of food and supplies in the Chicago area as the Office of Defense Transportation seized control after the Independent Chicago Truck Drivers Union ordered members back to work. Ellis Ty Longenecker was named federal manager. The move came after the union paused a strike tied to wage demands and a $4.08 pay rate for 51 hours, with a $5 raise for 41 hours sought.

Chicago Office of Defense Ellis Ty. Longenecker Harry S. ‘Truman Operaton ODT Chicago Truck Drivers Union National War Habor WLA

Death RecordMARY SHOFNITIS

Mary Shofnitis aged 49 died at her home on Abbe road Sheffield Village after heart ailment. Born in Lithuania June 1895 she came to the United States in 1913 and lived here 18 years. Survived by husband George and son Sgt Nobert Shofnites with the U S Army in Tucson Arizona. Funeral 2:50 p m Sunday Sudro Curtis Funeral Home Avon Methodist Church officiating. Burial Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call.

Mary Shofnitis Abbe Road H. D Sheffield Lithuania George Shofnitis Sgt Nobert Shofnites U.S. Army

Miss Winifred Mills to Wed Army Man

Miss Winifred Mills, daughter of Mr and Mrs S Mills, of Butternut Ridge, will marry Sir Cearre O Brien, son of Mr and Mrs J T O Brien, of Clupe Round, in a ceremony at Universalist Church Saturday evening.

North Olmsted Winifred Mills S. Mills Butternuc Ridge Rand Cearre O'Brien J.T. O'Brien Clupueround

Baccalaureate Planned at Universalist Church in Nord Olmsted

Rev John Kuyper pastor of Clague Road Congregational church will lead Nord Olmsted high schools baccalaureate at the Universalist church at 8 pm Sunday. The topic is Master Builders. Rev William Schneider pastor of the church will assist in the service.

Universalist Noth Olmsted John Kuyper Clague Road William Schneider Jet the Church

Boy Hospitalized After Dog Bite On West Side

A boy riding a bicycle near Ridge Road was bitten by a dog yesterday and carried to a hospital for emergency care. Health authorities reported a partial investigation and noted the incident occurred as tensions rose over a separate naval engagement involving the destroyer Laffey and a Japanese air attack.

Theodore Burrauehs Ridge Rush Horpital Mets

Japanese Withdrawals Redraw Forces Across Central China

Reports say Japanese divisions pulled from three Chinese provinces including Anhui and Kwantung, with Chinese forces gaining ground eight miles west of Ishikawa and near Liuchin air base. Observers noted troop movements northeast to Manchuria and east coast ports while Burma withdraws were seen via Ince Shing.

Chungking Ituhang Hanae Kwangal China Ishin Liuchin Maré Civida Suth Shanghai Burma Ince-Shing Chihae

Soldier Believed Buried in Sand Dunes at Fort Ord

Monterey reports a Cincinnati soldier, Pv. Nick L. Sloane, listed as AWOL since May 21, is believed buried alive in wind blown sand near Fort Ord. He was found dead north of the fort, apparently suffocated while asleep, Army authorities said.

Monterey Cincinnati Nick L. Sloane Fort Ord Sloane

Real Estate Transfers Listed Across Numerous Townships

A dense list reports transfers by The Land Title Guarantee and Trust, naming numerous individuals and parcels in Lorain, Elyria, Avon Lake, Vermilion, Sheffield Township, and nearby areas. Transfers mention properties on Smith Road, Ashland-Obertin Road, Lexington Avenue, Furnace Street, West Brig Avenue, Osborn Avenue, Hawley Road, 46th Street, and others, with several undivided interests and executor deeds noted. Subdivisions Vermilion on the Lake are referenced along with village parcels and various trustees and executors involved.

Land Tite Guarantee and Trust Court Street Albert Rowland Howard W Jurdon Smith Rd Wellington Township Leo Koons Irwin Davidson Ashland-Obertin Rd Huntington Township George Hires John Hornick Lexington Lorain James Carner James G. Scott, Jr Furnace St. Elyvia Wilmot C. Draper Henry RB. Standen Grandview Allument Elyria the Real Estate and Improvement Co Baltimore City Baltimore and Oia Railroad Co 1St St Larzin Helen E. Wade Cevilly RM Tomesic Bath C. C Avon Beach Avon Lake Village Theodore D. Frederick Hubert J F. Meilman West Brig Ave Ue Dominter Zaworski George E. Moyer Osborn Ave Esther Hemphill Phyllis’ M. Langdon Hawley Radh Pittsheld Phyllis McLangdon Howard W Langdone Hawiey Rd Pittsfield Dereph Beregsasi Rita C 46Th St Shefherd Rose McCreedy Iverna Johnson Oberlin Village Ohio Conference of the Evangelical Church Henry Pershing Henrietta Township Alfed M. Gilles John Smith Oberlin Hoad Black River Township Estella Myy Gileson Hollywood St Thar J. Laird I George Fcarnal Elynia Tej Vermiions in-the-Lake Vermilion-on-the-Lake Ernest F. Engle Vermilion-onethe Lake Edward Keaton David Tunsbull Friece Frank McClure BI Martin Siehals Grong LaGrange Themis i. Lair John Vo Biba Lop City Bartas Hiyry Ain Foster Guy Tish Guardiin's Dewl J- Pyar Dtearl Avenue Estene Sheffield Harmea Vartutus Bo Dyrayais Pruswe Aditi Prigerty Peagerty Arthur Ostly Balyewat Lanai Theodore Dt Susie Suseph Me Tadr Y Belden Ra Atent Malcwlm M. Ely

County Schools Receive 54358 State Fund Distribution

State funds totaling 54358 were distributed to county school districts with amounts listed for Avon Avon Lake Columbia Elyria Township Gratton Township Gratton Village Henrietta Huntington Lac Grange Pofield Ridgeville Rochester Sheffield Township South Amherst Amherst Township Black River East Carlisle Elyrian Township Lakeville Pittsfeld Rochester Russia and West Cavilsia. Distribution also covered additional districts with specified sums.

Sec Guenter Ty Avon Avan Lake Brawnhel Camden Rotor Elyria Gratton Township Gratton Village Henrietta Huntington Lac Grange Poifield Ridgecille Rochester Sheffield Tanke South Amherst Amherst Township Black River East Carlisle Elyrian Towrship Akeington Pittsfeld Russia, Co West Cavilsia

Methodists Back Ohio Bill to Ban Bingo

The Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church urged passage of Senate Bill 148 to outlaw bingo and curb anti gambling laws. It also backed a Senate Rules committee bill to create a fair employment practices commission to prevent discrimination by race creed or color.

Columbus Ohio Senate George G, Schurtz Coshoctin Newcomerstown Rules Committee Fair Employment Practices Commission

Ridgeville 4-H Club Forms Ridgeville Kernels

The Ridgeville 4-H club organized last evening naming the Ridgeville Kernels. Officers listed include Neth Wenes sen as president Keith Johnson as vice president James Ware as secretary Kenneth Johnson as treasurer Tom Sinlsworth and Charles Frisbe as recreation, Sanders and Leonard Mills as supporters Harold Sweet serves as advisor and the group will be led by Hensen. Meetings set for the second Thursday of each month.

Ridgeville Ridgeville Kernels Tow Oivers Neth Wenessen Kieth Johnson James Ware Kenneth Johnson Tom Sinlsworth Charles Frisbe

Seniors Win Silage Quiz In Fun School Assembly

The senior class staged a playful contest with prizes consisting of large packages each revealing a soda straw. The event featured the Down Bert Orchestra, four skits, and a reading of the 1945 Class Will, with jokes and strange bequests for juniors.

Down Bert Thhem Oskier Nounter Agaan Bautier Arcnestra

Court Horse Divorces and Civil Claims Report

Court records show several divorce pleas dismissed and actions pending in common pleas court. Claims include neglect and cruelty cases, one divorce granted, and a $345 judgment for Greyvan Lines Inc. against Charles J. Rogers Transportation Co. for a 1942 truck collision. two intoxication fines noted in police court.

Common Pleas Ware Delores Bishop Harry Catherine Vebanese Steve Ardellir Burgess Arlen Elizabet Grose Greyvan Lihes Inc Chicago Guy H. Pindley Charles J. Rogers Transportation Co

Local Resident John Kennedy Erhart Dies at 71

John Kennedy Erhart, 71, longtime farm resident south of town, died last Thursday after a heart attack at Medina Community Hospital. Funeral services were Sunday in Medina with burial in York Cemetery. Survivors include Grace his wife, a sister Mrs Rebecca Dowsin, and a brother George. Fred Cady returned to Chicago after visiting the Erhart home two weeks. Birthday greetings were shared for several local residents at various gatherings. A federal charter dispute dominated by major powers featured in a conference committee, with the United States insisting on a noninterference clause in domestic affairs. votes on pension and international matters were deferred amid opposition from the Big Four and fears of expanding monitoring of treaties.

Erhart Erwart John Kennedy Jy Medina Grace Rebecca Dowsin George York Ruth Round Order of the Eastern Stars Fred Cady Albert Erhart Chicago John Crowe Cathleen Fairview Village Wilbert Armbruster Mary Tuczynski Valles William Kaiser Jaxewood Philip Armbruster Glen Yannagan Ed Lockyear Lockyear United States New League U. S. Senate Saploe Russia Australia Pagpett

East Bridge Street Construction Aims at Refined Facility

East Bridge Street will see a new building and remodeling of nearby structures as part of a refined operation. Herbert Hermann plans about 8000 dollars in construction for a new building and remodeling work. The Kew location will feature a repair reading plant and automotine service station plus home appliance sales. A 7500 square foot building will be erected with a 85 foot frontage extending 400 feet to the railroad. Hermann opened his General Tire Shop here five years ago.

East Bridge Hermann Kew Heritants Dave East Bridge Street

Ridgeville Grange Honors Deceased at Regular Session

Ridgeville Grange met with 110 members present presided by James Sayers. The charter was draped in memory of John Burke and memorial services honored Charles Klecby Ann Aurenson Addie Fortune and Roosevelt. A Safety Flag was presented to Ridgeville school. a dessert contest was announced for June 26.

North Ridgeville James Sayers Grange John Burke Key Elston Butterfield Herman Gannet The Ridgeville School Stanley Benner Dyer Sweet Charles Klecby Ann Aurenson Addie Fortune Franklin Delano Roosevelt Margaret Rusko Rosemary Stark E. Thompson C. Kammiller Morris Grown Bachy Betty Troxel Stevens Warren Porter Taylor E. Mershey Jamies Jamiesay Mugh Amidon

Truck Driver Fined After Colliston Collision

Elmer Webber of 150 School Street was fined $5 and costs by Mayor A W Agate after arraignment on a reckless driving charge. His truck collided with Rhoda Osborne’s car stalled at East Avenue and Fourth Street yesterday afternoon. Police cited inefficient brakes on the truck.

Elmer Webber School Street A. W.agate Rhoda Osborne Gratton East Avenue Fourth Street

Regulation pricing orders tighten wartime controls

The National Office of Price Administration issues ceiling price orders covering livestock slaughter based quotas and related services. It states the June effective regulation does not alter existing mun prices and sets forth supplementary pricing for various commodities and newly manufactured goods.

Jahudey Cother MPR National Office of Price ® Administration

Markets pass. Livestock prices show steady activity

Market notes report cattle and calves steady with various price ranges for hogs and sheep. Live poultry receipts stable. butter firm with substantial arrivals. Grain prices mixed with wheat and corn quoted in ranges. Toledo market shows No 2 white oats and white wheat values.

Imereel Toledo Grain Toledo Aralis Oeirm

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