Community Chest Campaign Mobilizes 200 Plus Volunteers
More than 200 men and women enroll as volunteers for the annual Elyria Community Chest campaign. A dinner meeting opens the drive Monday at 6:30 PM at the First Congregational Church. The goal is 71,400 for 14 local agencies and 3,950 for national groups, with teams spanning Elyria Township and Carlisle Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteers Army
Elyria Community
R. Fitch
First Congregational Chitin Diteng Roems
Nationet
Nomins
Elyria
Carlisle
Pis
Sowomen
Tems
Wagner Transe
Berle Defends New Deal Against Dowes Charges
Assistant Secretary Berle refutes Republican charges by Gen. Dowes in a letter to President Roosevelt. He asserts that the administration’s honesty and policy aims are misrepresented by excerpts and calls for full fact seeking to correct the record for the American public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adolph A. Berle
Thomsey Dowes
Henest
Simuiltat
Breen
Berle
Roosevely
Charlton
Tatewes
Five Elyrians Inducted Into Army
Five Elyrians were inducted into the Army in Cleveland. The group included George Poaland, Albert Brady, and others from Elyria. They were part of a call to active duty after completing pre induction tests and medical reviews.
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Elyrians
Army
Faye Elycig
Cleveland
Ato Regention Center
Cain
Storgt
Ahtamn
David Neve
de Dadvetaay
Marta
Korpn 939
Ohio Weather Update With Warmer North Though Cooler Later
Stormy phrases and garbled text leave a cloudy forecast. North regions see cooler spells while some areas trend warmer with sun. Market notes mention limited data and unclear prices amid disordered OCR text.
Young Officer Writes Orders After Shell Fragment Wounds
A wounded junior officer, hit in the face by shell fragment, composes orders for his unit on a pad while under fire. The scene describes a First Army operation near Tallhey Hill, detailing his leadership as medics attend and a platoon coordinates with armor and German tanks observed in the vicinity.
Sayers Resigns From Fire Dept
Sayers resigns from the Elysia Fyre department amid questions on his tenure and emergency duties. Chief Hoffes indicates ongoing review of staffing and prospects for winter operations as the fire service faces challenges and vacancies.
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Elysia Fyre Deporta Ieee
Faves Philip
Tibiogana
Bates
Sayers
Pratt Cliss Abres
Au Vitables
Hotes
Uqay
el Acre
Uns Bey
Dures
Bricker Denounces OPA Incompetence in Speech
Cilr Gray and Wodtoeher of Ghia critique the Office of Price Administration, accusing it of failures in rationing and price control. The speech also references California campus politics, the Republican vice presidential candidate, and claims the OPA hampered efforts to aid the public and stabilize markets.
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Sachamento
Cilr
Gray
Ghia
Price Adviiietra
Pepe
Wade
Autromina
Tatianna
SANE
Pahang
Teai
Californcor
Belgrade Ring Tightens as Wartime Siege Expands
A fragile line tightens around Belgrade as Soviet troops push toward the capital. Reports note heavy fighting, shelled streets, and a push by advancing forces toward a pivotal crossing near a river. Local scouts describe shortages and civilian casualties while strategic leaders assess remaining supply routes and the city’s defense posture.
Woman Rescued as Attacker Held in Hospital
Mrs Beal of 25 West Avenue was assaulted by a man on West Bridge Street. Two bystanders intervened. patrolmen arrived and the attacker, identified as a local resident, was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital with four severe lacerations. A witness, Mrs Asa of West Avenue, described the incident.
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Pelee
West Bridge Street
Prem Dase
Wetavia
North Street
Beal
West Avenue
Beals
Robert Weard
Calvin Burrer
J. F. Andress
Elyria Memerin Harpetal
Asa
Citford
West
Wes
McDaniel Chicien
Chet Stauchard
Pegerd
Son Wounded In Action Letter Reaches Bas Becomes Known
Mrs. Stella Samania receives word that her son, Ted FP, has been wounded in Germany on August 28. The War Department telegram confirms his service since April and notes he is listed as a service member. Ueetz, Inc. Mechanical Electrical Service advertises.
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Stella Samania
Eric St Bas
Ted FP
Sven Vas
Germany
War Department
Allies Free Corfu Island In World War II Action
Allied forces seized Corfu, Greek island, after heavy fighting near the Albanian border. British troops reported desertion of Corfu town by German forces as RAF air drops and bombardment pressured defenders.
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Rome
Corfu
Wits
Porto
Fda
Hbventun
HK Bacson
Mtland
Tit Joh
Sland
Espas
RAF
Dhe Soind
Super Forts Raid Across Formosa and Philippines Reported
War Department bulletin from General H H Arnold says a large force of B29 Superfortresses attacked targets in Formosa and the Philippines. The four engined bombers reportedly struck Formosa bases, with deliveries continuing toward Japanese defenses from the Ryukyus to Luzon as part of ongoing efforts to cripple enemy air and ground capabilities.
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Pearl Harbor
Formosa
Japan
Bokyo Dod
FOC
War Department
Washington
H.H. Arnold
Gener
20Th Air Force
Formeta
Ryukyu Islands
Sathana
Fotnesa
Probe New Angle In Kidnaping Case
Dayton detectives investigate an undisclosed new angle in the kidnapping case of 9 month old Ronald Thompson. Mrs Mary Walkey wife of the father disappeared with the child after answering a newspaper nurse ad. Arthur Thompson a private in the Army in France has not yet been notified of the abduction.
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Dayton
Ronald Thompson
Chirk
Howeevser
Mary Walkey
Anna Mary Thompson
Mather
Heath
Wessen
Arthur
France
100000 Nazis Trapped by Russians in Puzzling Report
Fragmented OCR describes a chaotic scene with references to Nazis, Russians, APCs, and various place names. It mentions captives, dates, and possible battle details but text is garbled and hard to parse. The piece reads like a wartime bulletin with scattered names, actions, and locations, lacking clear structure.
Hungary to Seek Peace Amid Frontline Movements
London reports an Istanbul despatch stating Hungary aims to contact the Allies for armistice as Soviet and German forces clash near Budapest. The dispatch cites High command leaders and Western observers noting rapid battlefield changes and potential negotiations ahead of a broader settlement.
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London
Istanbul
Budapest
Heegari
Tama Onis
Mireshal Rodien
Mander
Ukraine
Henry Motland Wilson
Leiden
Frmes
Flying Bomb Attack Reported A Failure
London reports a larger state of alarm after a flying bomb attack described as a failure. The incident occurred over the North Sea near the southeast English coast with limited damage and defenses remaining on alert.
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London
North Sea
Coates
Boy Is Winner In Cooking Contest
In Portland Oregon a cooking contest winner was announced as a local youth, with coverage noting the participant’s success and the event details. The report lists contestants and highlights the prize outcome in a brief city wire style note.
Mobilized National Guard Unit Four Years Ago
A fragmented report notes the National Guard unit was mobilized around October 15, 1940, with many veterans from Georgia and nearby states. It mentions Lieut. Artoup J Hubwiie and other officers, details unit muster events on Thad street, and highlights veterans now in public roles.
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National Guard
Ceunity
Natetiel
Tan Rew
Nuisenat
Nue Ve
Epmcg
Sar Saets Tan Frey Alter
Uit
Thad Street
Lett
Snelby
Artoup
Hubwiie
Mauy Bailes
Bamies
Geawaidhatal
Veia Vela
Munas
Beagainy
Marta
Oph Frank
F D R declines invite to share platform with Dewey next Wednesday
President Roosevelt refuses an invitation to join Gov. Dewey on the same speaking platform at the New York Herald Tribune forum near Wednesday. A brief telegram from White House secretary Stephen K. Hardy provided no reason. Roosevelt plans foreign policy remarks at the Foreign Policy Association meeting October 2, with further speeches possible before Election Day.
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Dewey
Washington
Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dew
Flor
New York Herald
White
Hie
Stephen K. Hardy
Barry
Dae
Nation
Hormin Robert B Hannegan
Studeaisaver
Foreign Policy Association
New York
Din Newn
Karly Adieu
Heavy Bombers Pound Key German Transport Centers
Allied air forces unleash massive raid across Coligne Saar basin hubs Saarbrucken and Kasertiatan. over 2000 heavy bombers Liberators and fighters hit rail yards and ports. Royal Air Force also targets Poishuey and Rhine estuary areas with 1000 bombers as Spitfires and Mustangs provide escort.
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London
Fone
Coligne
Saar
Eertees
Frent Welliver
Coline
Rhineland
Stromehold
Besteal Machen
Ube Saar Basin
Saarbrucken
Kasertiatan
Beened
Royal
Aue Buree
Poishuey
Eben
Rhine
Ag Niles
Feantier
Secoaldemy Wais
Molland
Gnaslands
Duisberg
Ate Air Abanatoy Voummonique
RAK
Tin Can Salvage Drive Planned For Tuesday
A community salvage effort urges residents to prepare tin cans for collection Tuesday. Volunteers will organize the cans at designated points and place them curbside for pickup. The event aims to support recycling, with friendly reminders to rinse cans and remove labels before disposal.
Complete Inspection Of School Buildings
Public servant Piage documented as part of a state university effort, detailing inspections and board actions. The report references the Bureau of Education and a school district, with mentions of ongoing reviews and fund denial. A court hearing in Bellevue addresses damages and restitution in a related case.
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Baas
Piage
Toe
Buregh
Ericutann
Ely
Elsa
Blood Donor Registration Drives Restart Downtown
Three registration centers reopen in downtown Columbus to enlist volunteers for the American Red Cross plasma program. Centers at Struck's Furniture Store Ohio Public Service Co and Ohw Fuel Gas Co on Broad Street accept registrations this month to aid wounded troops overseas. A substantial number of volunteers registered this month but more are needed to meet quota.
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American Red Cross
Struck’s Furniture Store
Ohio Public Service Company
Ohw Fuel Gas Company
Broad Street
Cleveland Wall
Biga
First Congregational Church
Mont
Red Cross
Woman Killed in Cleveland Car Collision
Anna Mare Uembrowski aged 28 died in a two car crash in Cleveland. Several others were injured including James Widcole 25 and Sedyester S. Sugtula 28. Arthur Adam 25 of Hedford drove one vehicle. passenger Cand Hay Beeoak 87 of Wheeland Yagula was critical. Police identified Joseph 2 AG Cleveland as not injured.
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Cleveland
Anna Mare Uembrowski
James Widscole
Wathen Widt
Arthur Adam
Hedford
Sedyester
S. Sugtula
Independice
Cand Hay Beeoak
Wheeland Yagula
Joseph 2
War At A Glance From United Press Dispatch
Wartime summary highlights German panzer movements and Allied advances across East Prussia and Italy. American Fiftieth Army push on Bologna highway, with a wide front near Pu valley. Pacific forces report heavy fortresses, Formosa air patrols, and Japanese vessels counted in four days of operations. Also includes a local lost item notice seeking a missing set of teeth with an address at Elyna Hospital.
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United Press
Hell
Nnle
Russia
East Prussia
Italy
Amerian
Bologna
Avtaner
Abebur
Pu Valley
Pacific
Bung
Ate
Phoippanes
Yanks Occupy Eastern Half Of Aachen City
Allied forces push into Aachen and seize a sizeable portion of the eastern half amid heavy destruction. Civilians flee as German resistance eases, with 10 000 to 20 000 believed inside the city and a garrison of about 2 000 remains. Military governor designate Thomas Lancer prepares to manage water supply and aid.
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Aachen
Germany
Supreme Headquarters
AEF
Paria
Derrill M. Daniel
Geneva
First Army
Gein
Holland
Courtney H. Hodges
Cty
Anl Aachen
United Press
Jack Frankish
Frankish
Thomas ¥. Lancer
Madison
Conn
Denelde River
Leopold Canal
Bergen QO
Beveland-Walcheren
Schelde Calyary
Discover Man's Body In Ruins Of Blaze
Sheriff George BR. Steamer reported a charred body found in the ruins of a barn and machinery shed at the Merrit B. Good farm near here after a fire destroyed the barn. The man, identified only by a burned state, is believed to have entered the barn to sleep and accidentally started the blaze by dropping a cigarette, according to the sheriff. A ring or belt buckle bearing an American Legion button was found on the body. The body was discovered as workmen cleared the rubble.
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Tiffin
George BR
Legumnaire
Merrit B
Steinmer
Surplus Silage Stocks Prompt Farmers to Plan
County farmers discuss using surplus silage to feed cattle through winter and consider selling stock. The note mentions orders and farm supply concerns amid uncertain market demand and potential herd consolidation.
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Cami
Ina
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