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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1945
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes reference school enrollment figures and teacher counts, plus mentions of armed forces discharge periods and wartime labor issues. The text includes garbled data on teachers, enrollment and post discharge questions, with unclear context and broken phrases.
In Campbellsville Kentucky a Piper Cub crashed killing 17 year old passenger Ann Rovner and pilot Fred Rovner. Clarence Miller operator of Campbellsville Flying Service said the machine struck a fence and turned over shortly after takeoff. The two aboard were fatally injured.
Meeting plans for the Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association in Cleveland were streamlined after the Japanese surrender. The convention originally set for October 20 was canceled by the War Department and rescheduled in Cleveland with new arrangements announced today.
A reader describes a dog’s relentless scratching and suggests home remedies such as dog powders and medicated soap. The note promotes remedies sold in shops and mentions pine oil and antiseptic products as possible relief.
School officials advocate stricter traffic control and obedience to road rules after a fatal incident. They stress careful supervision, safer sidewalks, and improved crossing procedures to protect students en route to classes. The superintendent emphasizes accountability for drivers and families to follow safety guidelines.
In Elyria area many women applied for compensation and labor positions as men answer wartime needs. Arthur B. Tagow, manager of the Rivera office of the United States Employment Service, reported 787 applications for unemployment compensation with few men among the applicants. He noted most male applicants are older or extending their working years. The Employment Service has placed many men and continues to receive calls for more. Major employers report hundreds of openings for laborers, including the National Tube Company, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and Elyria Foundry Company. Women workers are in decreased demand as shops shift back to men. recruiters from companies now interview applicants at the USES office to fill jobs.
Beloit records show Louis Melaiyre wrestling a 3 to 4 pound muskie in Rhinelander after a 35 minute struggle. He reportedly landed the fish and a bottle of beer, later found by a taxidermist to contain eight ounces of beer in the fish's stomach.
A jumble of death notices and obituaries from Elyria and nearby towns. John Rainey of Elyria died at home after a yearlong illness on his 78th birthday, survived by three daughters and three sons with many grandchildren, services at St Marys. Sandra Jocelyn Cattle aged two months died at Eigha 4 Memorial Hospital, services held at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home, burial Brookdale. Angeline Patrick Krug died in Cleveland with husband and children listed as survivors. Lillian A Mead, 78, of New London died after five years of illness. services at Pitch Funeral Home, burial Grove Cemetery. Military dispatches note Allied occupation talks and surrender terms near Sumatra and Malayan coast locations aboard ships, with references to Japan and Emperor instructions.
Lorain County commissioners today limited claims for animals killed or injured by dogs to an amount not exceeding the animal’s listed tax duplicate value. They allowed six of eight rabies related claims, denied two for lack of definite proof of infection, and set poultry and farm animal damage payments including five residents in the Karl Marx household and others.
Deaf and hard of hearing children show a gain of three pupils. crippled classes drop by four. Allen school leads with 269 pupils, up 30 from last year. Edison is two higher than a year ago. Hamilton at 344 up five, Ely down 18, Jefferson down 13, Gites down eight, Garford down ten, McKinley down three. Kindergarten sessions noted at Allen, Franklin, Cetes, Ham, Mon and McKinley.
Former Premier Baron Reijiro Wakaiguchi delivered a strong speech defending safeguarding the Narong structure and world peace. He cited Potsdam terms as unfair and urged the navy to muster courage and endure hardships to restore Japan's good name before Allied nations.
Four troopships dock in New York carrying 1,010 5 troops and 4000 Royal Air Force personnel. Ships Blomfontein William Wilkins Nick Stoner Henry Wynkoop and others noted, with 858 Americans aboard. All troops to Camp Kilmer, New Jersey.
County commissioners referred a proposal from Lorain Police Chief Theodore Walker to the county engineer for study. He urged substantial curbs along the cost approach to the Twenty first street bridge after several serious traffic accidents and two fatalities on that embankment.
Enrollment changes were reported across Hamilton and surrounding schools with McKinley, Gates and Franklin posting the largest numbers. The district anticipates possible class splits at crowded kindergartens and transfers to less crowded sites after afternoon sessions finalize counts. Teachers gathered for a full-year preparations meeting as high school figures are expected to solidify in coming days.
Fr Wail Tatnall, former pastor of St Patrick in Wellington for 16 years, died after a heart attack at Charity hospital Cleveland. Born and educated in Cleveland, he served St Columba’s and St Timothy’s before moving to Wellington in 1633. He belonged to the Wellington Gaiters, Kiwanis, and Oberlin alumnae. His body lay in state at the parochial residence and will be removed this afternoon. Services Wednesday at 10:90 am with solemn mass and obsequies.
Robison, of Ford Road, sustained severe burns to his left arm after an explosion at the City damp while dumping rubbish on Tuesday. He believes dumped chemicals caused the blast and warned of danger to passing motorists with vehicles nearby. The incident prompted talk of a congressional probe of Pearl Harbor by Sen. Homer Ferguson of Michigan.
Market briefs show cattle steady with varied quotes for fed choice and common stock. Calves and sheep activity mixed as prices list bids for butchers, feeders, and farm produce, with apples, beans, and other produce priced for the domestic market.
A testimonial from a resident in Elyria promoting ERB-HELP a herbal formula claimed to relieve upset stomach gas and bloating after meals. The ad asserts weight loss and general improvement, listing medicinal juices from 12 herbs and promising relief from digestive discomfort and sluggish liver and kidneys. It notes ERB-HELP is sold at local drug stores.
The letter notes that DeFields, a Philippine Islands veteran, received the Bronze Star while serving with the Signal Corps. He entered service in May 1942 and deployed overseas in October 1942. The citation references his grave and gallant actions during wartime.
Sheriff Wickens plans to ask the Court of Appeals to review a mandate directing county commissioners to allocate 1700 for an extra road patrol deputy. The commissioners appeal the ruling, awaiting appellate action set for September 20 as the court weighs appeals tied to a first degree murder case.
The mayor's office receipts for August totalled 974.32 with breakdowns including court costs 253.80, parking 164, and witness fees, licenses, and miscellaneous items. A separate case reports Paul Edward of 14 King Street fined 10 and costs by Mayor A Ry Agate after a disorderly conduct arraignment following a complaint from his wife. police said he had been drinking.
The notice invites attendees to the Hamilton BSA Night at the Presbyterian church area. Sessions run next Sunday, September 10, with open sessions at First Baptist Church on Rast avenue. Revised courses cover Bible introduction, personal evangelism, church history, missions, and Bible study. Regrettation fee is $1 per term or $3 for the year.
Building inspector Hart Dickason reported August was the best month for new dwellings with 7a permits issued including 42 plumbing 21 electrical and five sign permits. Total fees collected were 102.50. A separate court action fined Benjamin Fitznatrick 25 dollars plus costs after an assault and battery charge raised by Margaret Patton.
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