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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1944

Page

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One-Third Of Britain's Homes Hit By Bombs

London report reveals that roughly one third of UK homes were wrecked by Nazi bombs with about 750,000 casualties among men, women, and children. The white paper details war production, casualties, and mobilization, noting Britain built 102,000 planes and 24,000 tanks while shipping surpassed 4.5 million tons in five years.

London Great Britain United Kingdom Japan Trendan Bracken Britain Commons Winston Churchill Uder Empire

Increase Wagts Of Toll Operators Across Regions

The War Labor Board approved a $2 weekly raise for 905 toll operators in Louisville and Memphis after a collective bargaining agreement between American Telephone and Telegraph Co and the Long Line Telephone Workers. The increase came before last week’s telephone strike. Also noted are reports of higher antimony production in Mexico and Bolivia.

Washington War Labor Board Louisville Memphis

State aid urged to rise for Ohio local governments

Cleveland officials push increasing annual aid from 12 million to at least 18 million and up to 80 million, urging a fairer sales tax distribution. Leaders warn against restrictive economics and stress zoning enforcement, while veterans and Bricker are noted in forum and banquet settings.

Cleveland H. G. McGee Akroty Chamber of Commerce McCree Ohio Chamber of Commerce R. B. Collins Youngstown Chamber Ohio Max P. Heaventich, Jr Dayton Rhode Island Medical Society Social Security John W. Bricker Fie Chamibet

Red Cross extends Philippines prisoner messages acceptance

Red Cross extends through December 16 the period for accepting messages for liberated U S prisoners of war and civilian internees in the Philippines. The nationwide telegram from Washington notes U S residents may send messages to British internees and to other displaced U S personnel on Form 1616 with no charge, and conveyed via Army Postal Service with standard censorship.

Red Cross U. S Army Postal Service

Farm Management Course Starts Tomorrow

Nearly 100 Lau raine County farmers are expected for the farm management course starting tomorrow afternoon and evening in Elyria and Wellington. County agent C. J. Mummel reports 59 registered for Wellington and 29 for Elyria with more enrollments likely. Guy Maller of Ohio State University will lead the opening session on Size and Volume of Business at 1 30 p m in Elyria, with the Wellington class in the school assembly room.

Lauraine County Elyria Wellington Ie C. J. Mummel Guy Maller Ohi Stave University Extension Farny Management

Former Elyrians Going To Iran

Former Elyria Ohio Seventh day Adventist pastor C C Crider and his family depart for Yeheran Iran this week to promote the denomination’s Iran mission. The journey covers South America, South Africa, overland to Cairo, trans Jordan and into Tehgran. Crider will oversee nine Adventist churches in a population of about fifteen million. The Criders travel with their two children Sharon Jean and Charlene.

Washington, D. C Elyria Ohio C. C. Crider Yeheran Iran South Amerca South Africa Cairo Egypt Jordan Irak Messopotaia Tehgran Mrs. Crider Sharon Jean Charlene

Death notices from Elyria area deaths and obituaries

Charles L Smith died of a heart attack at home on West River Street in Elyria. Survived by Mamie, a daughter Gaza Utiza, and son Louis Smith in U S Air Corps. Funeral arrangements by Welsh Funeral Home. burial in St Marys cemetery. Bertha Bodnar 65 died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. longtime cleaning woman at Elyria Savings Bank building. Ben Morr died at home in Nankin. services Friday in Ashland. burial Ridgelawn. Edith Jaeger Allen Oberlin died in her sleep at 193 East College Street Oberlin. survived by husband R W Allen, daughter Reva Williams, grandson. funeral Friday at First Church. Leonard E Frill died in Brownhelm. survived by wife Celia, daughter Margaret, son Leonard Jr, siblings and in-laws. William Bartlett, 52, merchant seaman, killed in automobile accident near Richmond VA. survived by wife Margaret and two daughters. services in Cleveland Thursday.

Charles 1. Amith Charles L. Smith Mamie Smith West River Street Elyria Bendix-Westinghouse Co Yellow Car Busine Employees Transit Co Bodnar Morr Jeaver Mias Ethel South Middle Avenue Morr Elaie Harlie Edith Jaeger Allen Indiana R. W. Allen Oberlin West College Street Oberlin Woman's Club Eastern Stars Merry Wives Clubs First Church Ralph Williams Reva Detroit Pearl Joseph F. King Camden Leonard E SRILL Amherst Leonard FE. Frill Brownhelm Brownhelm Township Cleveland South Amherst Celia Margaret Leonard, Jr Frank Jappe Mason Mick Herman Witt John Witt Frank Berger Wil William Pittsfield John St. Mary's Church Vermilion Detroit Avenue

Bricker Accused of Failing to Call Wage Session

Ohio Civil Service Employees Association charges Gov Bricker double crossed 10000 state workers by not convening a special session to address wage increases. The group says Bricker promised a session after the election if the wage issue was not included in the session that funded higher school funds.

Columbus Ohio Civil Service Employes Association John W. Bricker Bricker

Stettinius Seen Streamlining State Department Nomination

Washington reports the Senate Foreign Relations Committee began considering Edward A. Stettinius Jr. for secretary of state with expectations he will reform the department. Chairman Connally said swift approval was likely and noted Stettinius’ past talks on a world security organization.

Committee Approves Stettinius and Hurley Nominations

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously endorsed Edward R. Stettinius Jr., 44, as Secretary of State and Maj. Gen. Patrick A. Hurley as ambassador to China. Chairman Connally said he would seek Senate confirmation of both nominations after committee approval with no debate.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Edward R. Stettinius, Jr Tom Cullally Tex Senate Patrick A. Hurley China Connally

Ordination Ceremony Held At Local Church

Miss Viola Gregory was ordained to the ministry of the Four Square Church at the local church. The Rev. Warren I. Koon led the service with support from state superintendents in New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Revival services conducted by the Aces will end next Sunday night and are open to the public.

Viola Gregory Warren I. Koon Donalda Fraser Weilard Canada Ontario Vernon T. Holmes Ripsey New York Harold T. Myers Gettysburg Pennsylvania Maryland Rey. Koon Wooster

Kiwanis Club Plans Christmas Party and Talk

Elyria Kiwanis club schedules a Thursday lunch meeting at the Elks Marine Room with A T A director and assistant general manager W A Belson as speaker on Motor Carriers Tomorrow’s World Economy. The club also announces its annual family Christmas party for December 21 in the Marine Room.

A. W. Belson American Trucking Association Elyria Kiwanis Club Elks Marine Room Marine Room

Jap Planes Attack U. S. Base On Saipan

Tokyo reports Japanese planes attacked the American Superfortress base on Saipan in the Marianas for the fourth straight day. Fierce bombing was said to cause heavy damage while U.S. dispatches noted 13 Japanese planes shot down in Monday attacks and nine failed to return, with claimed damage to parked aircraft and field installations.

United Press Tokyo Saipan Marianas FCC Sihpan Tinian

No Solution For Shortage Of Cigarets Found

Washington observers seek an explanation for the cigarette shortage amid Treasury receipts showing 10 billion fewer cigarettes released in 144 than 1643 and 40 billion more shipped abroad to troops this year. House Agriculture committee hearings reveal the 1944 tobacco crop is the largest on record and warehouses hold a 14 month reserve of tobacco.

Washington Treasury House Agriculture Committee

Camden Baptist church hosts week of special services

Kipton special services begin at Camden Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Horne of Sandusky delivering the morning message and Gospel sound film in the evening. Music by Effie Eberle and M O Welch. Topics include The Blessed Hope The Rapture This Amazing Universe From Eden to Calvary and The Prodigal Son. Services run each evening through the weekend with an orchestra.

Kipton Camden Baptist Church Charles Horne Sandusky Horne Effie Eberle Columbus M. O. Welch Heaven Eden Calvary Jane Brumby Wilshire Ohio van Wert Faunty Arthur Bickel Earl Shedd Detroit George Charles Allen Hospital Shedd Harold Lathrop Jean Oberlin M. E. Perkins Frances Donald Davidson Valentine Mellor Killbuck Merritt Clifford Jim Bobbie Cleveland Camden Garden Club Hazel Jackson Camden Edith Jones Jessie Davidson Charles York Indiana

Court House Estates and Docket in Lorain and Elyria

In Lorain and Elyria court activity includes Lois Ann French’s estate valued at 31638 to be split between Maxwell French and Emma F. Biahdt. Trials set for Fred Carson, Sterling Eddington, John Holloway, Willard Fox, and Frank Gawron. Divorce actions and alimony rulings recur. A Brown Swiss bull sale is reported.

Lois Ann French G. EB. French Maxwell French Emma F. Biahdt French Third Street Fred Carson Oberlin Sterling Eddington Elyria Guy B. Findley John Holloway Elytia Theodore Griffith Lake Avenue Willard Fox Lorain Lloyd Huebner Frank Gawron Amherst Harry W. Dyke Ridgeville John Klaholz Huron Fred S. Idtse Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association Beloit Wisconsin

Donor drive continues with many names listed for blood appeal

The article lists numerous donors and addresses from Elyria and nearby towns as part of a blood drive. It records ten new Gallon club members and multiple donors across several time milestones, noting a few volunteers who could not donate due to container shortages.

Ray Jackson Grafton Road Helen Lament High Street Mary Gehm Gulf Road John Jesse Stanford Avenue Albert F. Woods East Broad Street Veronica Beaver West Bridge Street Shirley Smith North Olmsted Edith Hearne Ohio Street Howard Gould R. D Elyria Loretta Westrick Grafton Mida Carpenter Olive Huddleston Woodland Avenues Clarence Koepp Fairlawn Avenue Nell Miller Mary Simon West River Street Lucille Heard Roosevelt Avenue Richard Spinks Prospect Street Catherine Jago Kenyon Avenue Robert Eastings Cascade Street Margaret Leko Beverly Court Morris Kirk Adams Street Winifred Darcey Fannie Horwitz Broad Street Joseph Stone Columbus Street Hazel Burgin Kipton Frederick Noerenberg Hawthorne Street Hazel Gibson Wakeman A. Bundy Jones Cleveland Helen Brown Standston Avenue Lawrence Bowerite Kenyon Court Chester Carpenter Emil Struck Pred Wilhelm Amherst Ann Sharkey Nineteenth Street Lorain Charles Templeton Y.M.C.A Charles Bush Cambridge Avenue Naomi Seabold la Grange Eva Pitson Mary Heskitt Courtland Street Maxine Bowerize Kenyon Ourt Mary Carney Dewey Avenue Marcelven McClead Cleveland Street Melvin Gerhardinger Brandston Avenue Elizabeth Barber Main Street Gratton Fred Ruth Virginia Schmidkons Adelbert

Propellers Could Halt Airliners with Reversible Brakes

RAF engineers at Weight Field reveal reversible pitch propellers can act as brakes by reversing blade bite to cut landing runs by hundreds of feet. Used with takeoff rockets, they could enable giant airliners to operate at smaller airports in emergencies. A heavy airship was slowed to a stop in 900 feet using these propellers, compared with 1,800 feet with brakes and flaps alone.

Bayton RAF Air Technical Service Command Weight Field ATSC

Entertainment By Elyrians Appreciated At Brecksville Facility

Members of Elyria Post 1079 VFW learn patients at the Brecksville Facility of the Veterans Administration praised a recent entertainment. William L. Marlin, facility manager, sent a letter via Thomas Michalis, the post service officer, noting Anne Bennant as recreational aide reported the show as among the best.

Elyria Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Brecksville Veterans Administration Lo-Cal V. F. W. Post Thomas Michalis Post William L. Marlin Anne Bennant Marlin Michalis

Former Elyrian Loses His Life

George Adam Schwert, once Elyria restaurant man, died in a drowning accident Monday night in Clinton Iowa after falling from his boat while fishing on the Mississippi river. Born June 13 1877 in Amherst, he operated a West Broad street restaurant before moving to Clinton about 45 years ago and later ran a Clinton cigar store until retirement three years ago. Surviving are wife Jennie Schwert of Clinton, three brothers William Edward and Harvey Schwert of Elyria, two sisters Mrs Anna Reed of Elyria and Mrs A A Lehman of Clinton. Funeral services will be held in Clinton tomorrow.

George Adam Schwert Elyria Clinton Iowa Mississippi River Mr. Schwert Amherst West Broad Street Jennie Schwert William Edward Harvey Schwert Anna Reed Elyra A. A. Lehman

Thanksgiving Guests Share Family Gathering

Vincent and family guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Eschtruth and Mr and Mrs Donald Eschtruth at the Eschtruth home near Nova. Also Mrs Lillian Taft and her brother Herman Schroeder visited Arthur Clewell of East Cleveland.

Market Prices and Produce Ledger Listings

Market records show varied prices for fruits, vegetables, and meats. Listings include baskets of produce, cabbage, radish, spinach, cabbage, onions, and beans with assorted per unit costs, plus cattle calves and lambs with price ranges. Names of items and inferred vendors appear, reflecting a historical terminal market ledger page.

Confidence Motion Debated In Ottawa Parliament

Ottawa Parliament resumes open debate on Prime Minister Mackenzie King’s confidence motion amid higher insider expectations of victory. Opposition leaders and King Liberals avoided comments on a lengthy closed session where Defense Minister McNaughton faced questions about plans to conscript 16 000 men for overseas duty. Demonstrations by Home Guard youths opposed to deployment continued as the session closed.

Ottawa MacKenzie King King Liberal Party Defense A. G. L. McNaughton Progress Conservative Party Co-operative Commonwealth Federation Home Guard

Three Ohioans Are Killed In Crash Of Attack Bomber

Harrisburg report says three pilots died when an A 25 attack bomber from Columbus crashed near the Altoona Blair county airport at Martinsburg Pennsylvania en route from Columbus to Middletown. Victims were 2nd Lt Robert Phillips 2nd Lt Samuel A Hart both of Columbus and Claude A Carr of Shaker Heights.

Harrisburg Army Eir Altoona-Blair County Martinsburg Columbus Rober Phillips Samuel A Hart Claude A. Carr Shaker Heights

Commissioners To Confer With Sheriff Over Jail Needs

County commissioners said they will ask Sheriff Carl R. Finegan to meet on three requests from his letter last week. Items include two new patrol cars, a stake for the jail heating system, and contracting with a laundry firm for jail washing due to a trustie shortage. They will also inspect jail chimney and cell block windows for repairs noted by the sheriff. In other news, the Great Lakes freighter Ben E Tate set a season record with 86 trips and 157 cargoes as it sails from Sandusky to Cleveland, bound for Detroit before wintering in Toledo.

Carl R. Finegan Finegan

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