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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1942
Page
12
A rugged college football feature recounts a game setup and travel chaos. Notable names include Duke, Duquesne, and North Carolina as teams considered matchups. Players and coaches are cited along with transportation issues and a rough, energetic game plan shaping the season.
Oberlin notes list upcoming gatherings including club lectures at East College and the Oberlin lodge meetings. Promotions cover women and men’s clubs, Knights of Templar, Odd Fellows, and university events with speakers and performances.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a small town notice with names and partial event details. Likely a society or personal notice involving Mil, Diersey, and Vian, with unclear dates or places remaining legible.
SOAS ARR PROMOTED Wem has received word of mine of both her sons in the WS Navy and Orita the Army. Tom, who enuited In the Navy ton rae Acthat Younglese of West ash i2 at Werfolk, Viesinia, and har Bron promoted to a Taachanist mare.
Admiral Ernest J. King said the United States faces a long war in the Pacific and will build a two ocean navy with about 1,500,000 sailors a year from now. He warned there are no miracles or quick fixes and urged strong action to break Japanese resistance, criticizing inter-service strife and urging unity.
The Avon Lake area report lists indictments including a driver charged with second degree manslaughter in a fatal traffic death and a hit and run case. Other defendants face charges from morals offenses to burglary and neglect of children. Arraignments are scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Yeorran I is wife of Chapel HMWC visits with Mrs Braenen and others. Sr and Mrs G Bahr erect and with Mr BrackmS parents in Lorain. Harry VanAs of Groveland Street weekend in Detroit. Mr and Mrs Aldlc of Tad anapolis Ind stay at Vorhine home.
A committee in Beston plans Christmas gift packages for Elyrian service members at home and overseas. The effort aims to ensure gifts reach Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Forces personnel before Christmas, with kits provided to those leaving for service. The group seeks names and addresses of all service members and their relatives to finalize dispatch.
STOCKHOLM Oct 20 The German ferryboat Deutschland en route from Szssnitz to Treleborg with 1000 soldiers returning to Norway from furlough was torpedoed by a Russian submarine. The Vidningen reports 27 soldiers killed and 42 wounded. The ship, damaged, reached Treleborg afloat.
Leaders praised the national newspaper campaign for industrial salvage led by the News papers' United Serap itetal Drive committee. They urged publishers to boost attention to salvage issues, noting that strong leadership from the industry could stimulate scrap flows. Delaware reported 83.7 pounds per person, while Pennsylvania ranked second with 41.2 pounds per person, though data were incomplete.
Edward Ly Cochran, assistant to the Navy Bureau of Ships, was nominated to have rank of rear admiral. Confirmation scheduled for November. The Senate will consider the promotion of Rear Admiral Lander H. Yar. Reursa.
A new Boy Scout troop sponsored by Pilgrim Community church will hold a meeting at 7 30 tonight. Rev J H Newcomer announced the event inviting parents to learn about the Scout program. District Commissioner J Agan will address organization issues with the troop committee as Richard Ross leads the Scouts.
A discourse on war costs and future outcomes dominated a recent Amherst gathering. Speakers warned of complacency and funding issues while predicting a possible stalemate within two years. The Elyria club event at First Congregational church featured Miss Marjorie Hessen and a transportation chair, with plans announced for an Amherst Methodist dinner and a forthcoming Myrin event on November 1.
Brookside High received a six year charter after a council decision. The school, previously operating under a four year plan, will now include seventh grade and English studies under the new curriculum. The charter was granted upon the education board’s approval yesterday.
Reports of progress in the development at Civilian Defense in Elyria Township were made today after a series of meetings. Township co ordinator F A Cromling notes enthusiasm and cooperation as many enroll in defense classes. Next general meeting slated at Lake Avenue School on Tuesday October 97. township presidents urged to attend.
The order targets cities in states including Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Indiana Michigan Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia and West Virginia plus five Midwest municipal areas. It requires standardizing curbside can collection and halting private pickup in some places to fit national needs. Housewives are asked to prepare waste cans by removing wrappings crushing lids and storing cans for collectors.
County agricultural agent confirmed orders for 35 steers for a project. Kimimel advised other buyers to place orders this week, with ECR staff coordinating the steer purchase and delivery.
Cleveland observer reports a man died from skull jaw fractures after an incident near a building site. Police stated a report remains incomplete with unclear details about the suspect and motive. Local officials withheld further statements pending investigation.
Sandusky authorities accuse Claude X of tire thefts involving about ten tires in Sandusky Vermilion Huron and nearby areas. Police reported the suspect from Vermilion was charged today after an investigation across multiple towns.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a bomber attached to a 200 Axia ble explusia. No clear names dates or places are readable. Further readable context is needed to identify the incident, location, or involved organizations.
W Newcomb hosts this afternoon’s session with Newcomb Ralph Ward and others from the industrial relations department. A reception and tea at the Women’s Club house precede an evening social at Elyria Country Club expected to attract about 100. The Woman’s Club chorus and Lenore Lawson sing, with Rev. William A. Leath speaking. Morning sessions feature a breakfast with club presidents, a war service symphony, a talk by Clarence J. Gnidthorpe, and a book review by Sileen Benninghoff. Mr Crumley will play piano as special music. A victory lunch at noon honors past presidents of the district.
Willkie, after touring wartime theaters, works on an address for summer radio, remaining in rough stage and avoiding subject reveal. He signals travel observations and reports back after returning to New York. Also notes about his plans and a later schedule.
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