Oberlin Senior Dies After Drinking Acid
Oberlin College senior Elizabeth C. Moore died after drinking carbolic acid in Gray Gables dormitory. Coroner C Ward ruled death by own action. A note to her mother and a partly empty bottle were found. she arrived Oct 30 for her senior year and is survived by her mother, sister Martha, and two brothers in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ward
Oberlin College
Elizabeth C. Moore
Cleveland
Allen Memorial Hospital
Oberlin
Gray Gables
Pirts
Marian Moore
Pitt
Rainesville
Burlad
Painesville
Richard Moore
Martha
Pfc
David
Pvt
James
Dewey Wins In Wooster Student Poll
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey led Roosevelt by more than a two to one margin in a Wooster College student poll conducted by the Wooster Voice. Dewey received 31 votes to 128 for Roosevelt and 28 for Norman Thomas. When asked who would win, 196 students backed Roosevelt and 268 backed Dewey.
County Pomona Grange to Meet at Huntington
Lorain County Pomona Grange No 79 will meet Saturday evening in Huntington Town hall at 8 o clock sharp. The business session will include the election of officers for the coming two years and degree work in full form. A good attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred = Witbeck
Lorain County
Pomona Grange
Pomona Grange No. 79
Huntington Town Hall
China Faces Military Strife and Corruption Claims
The article argues that China’s defense against Japanese encroachment falters due to overreliance on air power, weak ground forces, and widespread corruption within the army. Critics say Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek fears arming provisional troops lest they challenge him amid deteriorating military organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chiang
Truck Crash Kills Poultry on Route 20 Near Oberlin
A Cleveland bound poultry truck overturned on Route 20 at Hales Hill near Oberlin at 2 am, killing about 100 chickens and 40 turkeys. Deputy investigators say some birds died instantly while others suffocated. driver Bernard Ferstman of Cleveland says a rear wheel bolt failure caused the tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hales Hill
Oberlin
Bernard Ferstman
Mountbatten May Step Down Soon
London report states Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten may resign as Allied commander in Southeast Asia. The hint of a leadership change follows notes that General Joseph W. Stilwell, former deputy, indicated a large sweep offensive was planned in the theater.
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London
Lord Tos
Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
Dewey Warns of Communist Capture of Government
In a coast to coast tour, Dewey asserts Communists aim to seize central New Deal authority and jeopardize American freedoms. He accuses Browder and Hillman of communist ties, cites draft dodging and perjury convictions, and claims New Dealers avoid discussing Communism. Boston greeted him with large crowds, bolstering his push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dewey
Browder
Kimi
Hillman
Franklin Roosevelt
America
Russia
Roosevelt
Boston
New England
J Erary
Strains in Chinese Army Command Weaken Chiang Kai Shek Regime
Reported divisions show understrength while leaders push higher numbers on paper. Critics claim Chiang Kai Shek cannot control generals or steady the economy. They say factions in Chungking push for a democratic thaw and end to party dictatorship as pressure against Japan grows.
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Siongih
Leeves
Chiang -Kais Shek
Chungking
Muhe Party Povern
Japan
Death notices and funeral details from Elyria area
A lengthy death notice column lists multiple obituaries and funeral arrangements. Mrs Matela J. Wittmer dies at 61 at 128 Waverly Place Vermilion congregational and other orders noted. Bert Wise and Ethel Wise die in Elyria with services planned. Clarence E. Waltz, Robert E. Jordan, Mary L Coven Wakeman, William F Wiech, Joseph Jowett, Stanton S Hobbs, and Elmer Volk also noted with service times, locations, and burial plans in Lorain Amherst and nearby townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Wittmer
Matela J. Wittmer
Waverly Place
Lotain
Ile He’s
J. Chester Wittmer
St. Petersburg
Fla
Wayne
Wittmer
Fred M. Hopking
Amherst
Thives Ashenbach
Elyria
Gerstrude Smith
Howling Green
Ohio
Conseregational
Vermilion
Mandolin Chapter
Order of Fegtern Star
W.rc
W. B.A. Parcel Past
Club of
Lorain
Ohio Burat Carriers Association
English
Vermilion Congregational Church
Brownhelm
Bert Wise
Ethel Wise
Twelfth Street
Ridgeville
First Christian Church
Rupert
U.S. Army
Fort Devens
Mass
Richard Smith
Charles Mason
Arthur McNelly
Mrs Funeral
Nichols Funeral
Henry K. Shaw
Fields Cemetery
Waltz
Clarence E. Waltz
Harvard Avenue
Sudro-Curtis Funeral
Mary Candy
United Church of
Gilbert
Ashland
Mary L
Columbus
Rudolph
Cleveland
Edward
St. Teauls Lutheran Church
Buria
I Ridgehul Memorial Park
Joseph Jowett
Taylor Street
Susanna
England
E. J
Congregational Ehuresh
Everate
S Uth Amherst Stanton
Hobbs Herlin
Sanity S. Hobbs
Sedgeman’s
Hereral Tame
Pittefleld
The
Beates
Elks
Shad
Anna
Hobbs
Wwe
Wr Oy Hobbs
East Lorain Street
Elmer Vol
Denver
Migatay
Bron Oee
J OH. Ballens
Teer
Renedehnroh
Crownhill
Open House At Elyria High Draws 500 Plus Parents
More than 500 Elyria High School parents attended an open house last night, following student schedules, inspecting facilities, hearing Principal J U Severs, watching sample noon shows, and hearing calls for stronger home school cooperation. The event highlighted the need for a new auditorium and gymnasium to support health and education programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High School
J. UD. Severs
John Strom
Tom O'Connor
Severs
Fimea
Schuol
American Forces Break Through Along Carigara Lines
U S troops advance along the eastern approaches to Carigara as the 24th Division clears a mountain trail from Ormoc to Carigara and captures Lunga, forging the Nalualan river while isolating enemy pockets on Catmon Hill during a six mile trek from Jaro.
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Carigara
Leyte
Ormoc
Acwilery
Lunga
Nalualan
Jara
Carigara 1
Catmon Hill
Markets In Chicago Area Sellable Goods Amid Fast Decline
A fragmented radioc-like market list shows mixed prices for produce and goods in Chicago and surrounding areas. Items include butter, poultry, celery, cabbage, tomatoes, hogs, and beef with varying per unit and bulk pricing, while several lines resemble grocery or market ledger entries from a historical page.
Elyria Firemen Fight Five Grass and Leaf Blazes
Elyria firefighters responded to five separate fires yesterday and last night, all involving grass and leaves. The largest scorched over 10 acres of vacant property on Eady Court, damaging three utility poles, sparked by locomotive embers noted by responders. Local residents Karl Von Duyke Viola Von Duyke and Betty Walker aided in dousing the flames, with a service truck crewkeeping watch for over an hour. Additional blazes occurred at 215 East Broad Street and along Woodland Avenue near Spruce and Oak, plus a curb fire at 1004 East Avenue and a vacant lot opposite Ligon Boulevard, all burning leaves or grass.
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Elyria
Eady Court
Karl von Duyke
Viola von Duyke
Betty Walker
East Broad Street
Woodland Avenue
East Avenue
Lig Rousevelt Avenue
Takes Lease On Business Block By Max Van Wormer
Max Van Wormer has leased the Crandall block housing Crandall Drug Store in a long term deal. He confirmed to the Chronicle-Telegram that current tenants will remain in the building for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max VanWormer
Crandall
VanWormer
Chronicle-Telegram
VanWorner
Legion Will Meet On Tuesday Evening
Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion will hold its first regular meeting of the new fiscal year at 7 p.m. next Tuesday. The session will include the first reading of the proposed budget and the auditing committee report, followed by a luncheon. Armistice Day celebration will feature an informal dance in the evening. The second regular meeting this month is set for November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Post No. 12
American Legion
At & P.m
Post
Visitors At Ration Board Service
Servicemen visiting the Elyna War Price and Rationing Board yesterday included Pfc. George J. Duntee Air Corps on leave 12 days from Dene Road Pvt. Paul Vanderson 215 Bon Air Avenue on 10 days leave and Cpl. Joseph A. Stritze Air Corps from Columbia Station on 15 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyna War Price and Rationing Board
Pfc
George J. Duntee
Air Corps
Dene Road
Pvt
Paul Vanderson
Bon Air Avenue
Cpl
Joseph A. Stritze
Columbia Station
Court House Notices on Divorce and Suit Settlement
Margaret Caywood of Linwood Street seeks a divorce from James Caywood of North Street on grounds of neglect and cruelty. A suit by C. T. Shepard against Meggett Elevator Co. was settled in Common Pleas Court here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Caywood
Linwood Street
James Caywood
North Street
C. T. Shepard
Meggett Elevator Co
Common Pleas Court
LaGrange Board Seeks Renewal Of Levy For School
The LaGrange Board of Education urges a renewal of the three-mill levy, saying it yields 5951 dollars yearly and that its loss would strip 4641 dollars in state aid. Without state funds the district cannot operate, the board warns, and it notes the School Foundation Program supports reorganization and efficiency every two years. A vote is planned for next Tuesday to avoid district consolidation and tax increases. Clyde Karl Deak, 30, of 412 Cleveland Street, was fined 90 dollars and had his driver’s license suspended for six months after a DUI arrest on October 15 on Lodi Street by Mayor AR Agate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Yater
Haddas
School
Sopravubo
Clyde Karl Deak
Cleve- Kind Street
Elyria
Qeer
AR Agate
Octoer
Lodi Street
Large Nazi flag sent home by Elyria family
A large Nazi flag that flew near Luxembourg recently was returned to Elyria today. Pvt. Robert Vosburgh of the ordnance battalion delivered the flag to his parents at 203 Broad Street. The Vosburghs believe it came from near Luxembourg where he served, and say it is an Army staff flag.
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Luxembourg
Elyria
Howard A. Vosburgh
Broad Street
Pvt
Robert Vosburgh
Ordnance Battalion
Ovopsouk
Pvt. Vosburgh
Vosbureh
Army
Fifth Armored Division
Fort Knox
Kentucky
California
Camp Forrest
Tern
Pine Camp
New York
Ordnance
France
Western Automatic Machine Screw Company
Howard L. Vosburgh
First Congregational Church Incorporates in Elyria
United Press dispatch from Columbus reports the incorporation of the First Congregational Church of Elyria as a non profit entity. Incorporators are Mrs. Nettie G. Johnson Mrs. Edna W. Lawrence and Mrs. May A. Easton. The plan calls to dispense with the First Congregational Society which held church property. RF Vundemark attorney explained the move noting many religious bodies incorporate though this church had not before.
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First Congregational Church
First “Congregational Church
Elyria
United Press
Columbus
Nettie G. Johnson
Edna W. Lawrence
May A. Easton
First Congregational Society
RF. Vundemark
South Amherst notes and social happenings
November meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society at Nativity church parlors, Leona Bodnar in charge. Several members ill or on sick list. Prize winners at the juvenile hour include Zarney, Niscenno, Huja, Corbett, Mackiuski, Manara, Bodnar, with special prizes to Ammenhauser and Bodnar. Refreshments served to 18 members and two guests. Reports on local illness and events follow. Also fish fry by South Amherst Volunteer Firemen at Hungarian hall and Study Club at Emu Ruth’s home. Hert Couzens, a long distance walker, recently completed a 200-mile trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Bodnar
Harvey Ammenhauser
Mary Bodnar
Vincent Czarkey
Joe Gargasz
Huja
Lewis Bogardy
Mila Kendeigh
South Amherst
Allen Hospital
Oberlin
Emu Ruth
Hert Couzens
recenUy
York
England
London
Sheriff Reports On Calls In October
The sheriff's department reports 202 calls in October, 18 traffic violations arrests, 16 other violations arrests, fines and costs totaling 417 dollars. It investigated 24 traffic accidents, three deaths two pedestrians and one auto, six reckless driving arrests, three speeding in school zones, four for physical control while intoxicated, five other traffic offenses, two fires, 13 missing person reports and 125 other miscellaneous commits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Department
Carl R. Finegan
Red Cross Offers New First Aid Course
A new Red Cross standard first aid course starts Friday afternoon at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Instructor is Mrs. Russell Stokley. The class meets twice weekly for two hours per session. A few more members can be admitted. interested individuals should call the Red Cross office in the Masonic Temple Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Russell Stokley
Masonic Temple
William Trethewey guilty in mayor's court DUI case
William Trethewey of 445 Cleveland street was found guilty by a jury in Mayor A R Agate's court yesterday of driving while intoxicated. The trial, the first before Mayor Agate, occurred in Courtroom No 3 after a minor traffic collision at East Broad and East Bridge streets on October 7. Sentence is postponed for three days to allow a motion for a new trial. The British Post Office Department is printing 20,000,000 stamps today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Trethewey
Cleveland Street
A. R. Agate
Iiquor
Permits Issued By Dickason In October Report
Hart Dickason, Building Inspector, listed 48 permits issued in October with new building valuations totaling 27 190. The permits include 21 for buildings, 22 for electrical work, and two for plumbing or heating, with fees totaling 86 15. Notable valuations include 15 000 for C A Olsen Mfg Co, 2 000 for Elyria Iron Works, and two houses at 4 000 each for D F Gibbons on Beebecourt and William Scott on Louisiana Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Dickason
C. A. Olsen Mfg. Co
Elyria
D. F. Gibbons
Beebecourt
William Scott
Lousiana Avenue
Alice Powers Ruth Seeks Clerk of Courts Post
Alice Powers Ruth, Democratic candidate for Clerk of Courts, is listed as Mrs F C Ruth on the ballot. She is known for Chronicle Telegram mosque reports and Ruth Realty work. The campaign promises education, business and supervisory experience, cooperation with the Bench and Bar, citizenship aid, efficient records handling, and economical, quality service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Powers Ruth
F.C. Ruth
Fred C. Ruth
Ruth
Chronicle- Telegram
Ruth Realty
Plenge
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Pomona
Huntington
Thornton & Miner Clinic
Telleres
Tenvia
Uly Thorntey
Minsey
Thornton & Miner
Hector Pappolortea
Fifth Avenue
Mollywood Boulevard
Limien
Phulips
Rae Perayen
Pricycle
Vikman
Park Bhai
E.H.S
Dugkings Dia
Toledo
Inet
Ben Olbor
Tolida Ltd
Lembs
Choies Walker
Ehuice
Legion
Ration Board
LaGrange Board
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
Big Ben Lump
Murbach
Elyria Bay
British Post Office Department
Dickason
Galk
Carlton Furs
Middle Avenue
Carlton
Boudoir
Hollywood
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