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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1942
Page
9
New York reports a satirical piece describing the Gendarmius Horribilis, a fictitious creature symbolizing speeding drivers. It lampoons fast motorists who threaten pedestrians, detailing its watchful cries, preferred routes, and predatory chase along highways.
In Cleveland Ohio on September 16 a Cleveland Ute Dealer faced charges for violating rationing regulations in tire and tube sales. An OPA hearing is set for tomorrow for another dealer and Wb, Muel Jor, Ing representatives must appear today. Horn Co operator S. la Horne Jr appears tomorrow. The actions target 67 dealers cited for price violations and failure to keep inventory and accounts for new tires and tubes.
Opening meeting for the 1042 43 season of the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the American Foundrymen's Association to be held Thursday evening Sept. 17 at Cleveland Club. Elmier Reynolds will speak on retraining foundry workers for war production and B A Piper will discuss Casting Design in War Time emphasizing cooperation between foundries and engineers to maximize material use.
Miss Patricia Birdsong daughter of Jesse Birdsong Amherst wed Hugh Jay Milam son of Mrs. Coith Milam Lakewood on a Sunday at Walton Birdsong’s home in Lakewood with Rev Gawn officiating. Attendants wore brown and blue, reception in the brother’s home, couple honeymooning in Detroit. Milam employed at Gould Aluminum Elyria. Patricia a 1941 Amherst High graduate. prior showers hosted by relatives. The Amherst Study opens fall winter activities at Mrs C A Alexander’s home with reports on pickling preserving and Holland Michigan tulip study.
National church meetings and social activities fill the midweek schedule with parlor gatherings, carnivals, and youth events. Amherst groups discuss salvage drives, scrap metal collections, and Rotary talks on China. Coming events include temple meetings, guild programs, and parish happenings across several churches.
A retro front page from September 4, 1915, found at a Cleveland plant, summarizes WWI news. Paris reports German retreat across France while Russians eye Vienna, Serbia gears for Budapest, and Spain offers mediation. German forces push near Kiao-chau as a Belgian commission visits Washington over alleged atrocities.
Elyria City Board of Education will study advisability of insuring school property against war damage. Clerk-treasurer W. O. McClellan was asked to survey other districts for practice. A letter proposed insurance on $1.508 million value for about $1,200 annually, with other agents also offering coverage. Members saw potential wisdom given industrial area targets and likely premium hikes after hostilities begin.
Elyria City Board of Education last night authorized its clerk treasurer W O McClellan to request an advance of not more than 45000 on tax money if needed before month end. The money may be required for the final leeder payroll of the month.
Local Lions Club heard attorney Sant uc Deutsch discuss Lawyers in the War, detailing modern legal complexities. President absent. vice president presided. Guests registered. War Stamps awarded. Salvage Drive urged. next program features Dr J Unciv and District Governor Frank Link scheduled visit.
Eight year old Ioney Chervenka of 1155 West Rives Road was approved by Elyria City Board of Education to attend Elyria Township schools. Her parents must finalize details with the Township Board. State aid of about 60 dollars annual would be paid. bus access is via a nearby Elyria Township route two miles from the city school.
Cleveland: Vivian Clank testifies the ring’s leaders acted as the brains behind an extensive white slave operation in five states. She says she earned up to 100 dollars a day in Miami and sent every penny to the Bruell brothers who kept daily 100 to 1312."
Two Baltimore and Ohio railroad men, a fireman and an engineer, were severely scalded when two ties of their locomotive exploded. They were reported in fair condition at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Fireman C. B. Butts suffered severe shock and burns. engineer M. Carmichael, 45, received burns and blisters. Both men were residents of New Castle, Pennsylvania.
In Sheridan Wyoming an odd scene unfolded at a gas station as an Army officer in charge of a convoy reportedly ordered workers to "lift them up" during a tense encounter. The idling station operator faced a disruption that kept customers away while the officer's abrupt command drew attention.
The Senate Finance Committee laid groundwork for a compulsory savings tax program after final enactment of a pending tax bill. A joint study deadline was set for December 1. Senator Taft supported the move, noting potential future legislation and options like bonds in exchange for taxes or an excess profits tax on individuals.
A fire at the Aluminum and Magnesium Inc storage house in Sandusky leveled the facility after spontaneous combustion triggered an explosion. Ten workers escaped before the blast while firemen and volunteers, including 44 year old Howard Marshell, suffered minor injuries from falling debris. no serious injuries reported.
Taft denounces a proposed stamp assessment by Senator John A Danaher of Connecticut. The plan would require stamps worth 10 percent of each retail purchase to be bought in $25 lots and exchanged for bonds of equal denomination to be redeemed after the war without interest.
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