Texas Navy ship marked by battles and a record of vigilance
A damaged clipping recalls the battleship Texas in World War II era service. It notes its age and origins, a veteran crew, and the ship’s stout defense during Okinawa and Cherbourg bombardments. It highlights a near 40 day battle stations stretch and the ship’s enduring reputation for relentless firing.
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Renmei Wy Waertyy
Elias Ie
Ballaship
Inethe
Rerson
Wacker
Merce ”Thresthaur
Cherbourg
Frances
Texas
Okinawa
Death Record MARY ROGERS BAKER
Mary Ragety Baker widow of J J Baker died at ToeL4- fi hospital after illness. Born February 17 1881 in Minersville Schuylkill Co Pennsylvania. Survived by sister Mrs Rewwee of Philadelphia and several nieces and nephews. Services Saturday 2 pm Sudro-Curlis Funeral Home Rev Courtney officiating. Burial Gardner Bue al Vincennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rogers Baker
Mary Ragety Baker
Prather
Dames Reera
Broad Street
Menara
Westerthly
Travis
Mus
Rewwee
Aduick
Phtladelphia
Serviens
Courtney
Vincennes
Dias
Former Elyria Mayor Thomas Conway Visits Local City
Former Elyria mayor and probate judge Thomas Conway, now an attorney living in Eustis Florida, was a visitor in Elyria yesterday afternoon after more than a decade away. Police Chief B. J. Stankard confirmed Conway, who said he was visiting a brother in Michigan and paused to see a few friends on his return trip home.
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Thomas Conways
Elsris
Elyria
B. J. Stankard
Texas Ship Texas warship in WWII and WWI service
The Texas survived a perilous battle with kamikaze attacks and sustained anti aircraft fire. It supported Allied landings in North Africa Normandy Provence in Southern France and Iwo Jima firing shells from about 1000 yards. The ship first confronted Germans in World War I and after Pearl Harbor conducted routine convoy operations until October 1942 when dispatched to North Africa for Mehdla Port Lyautey landings.
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Texas
Sso
North Africa
Normandy
Provence
France
Iwo Jima
Pearl Harbor
Mehdla-Port+Lyautey
Predict 10 Millions Jobless Forecast By Julie
Washington report states U S price office economists foresee unemployment reaching ten million. Other analysts expect eight million by spring as production peaks. OPA price controls under review may ease for some foods, while many items remain scarce into next spring.
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Washington
Dutte
Delia W. Sliyder
OPA
Raised ceilings on clothing prices to ease supply
Washington officials raise ceilings on low priced wearing apparel to sustain civilian and returning service member clothing output. Effective September 25, the increases cover men and boys tailored suits, jackets, shirts, underwear and pajamas, women's sweaters, girdles and related items, resulting in prices above 1943 levels.
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Washington
Fed
Tool
Senate Approves Jobless Pay Bill
The Senate approved a compromise unemployment benefit bill that would extend duration by 60 percent to 26 weeks, maintain state payment levels, expand coverage to more workers and maritime workers, and authorize up to 200 in travel allowances for workers relocating. The measure awaits action in the House Ways and Means Committee with expected opposition.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Yolee Yolo
Truman
Elyria Soldier First Honored Discharged at Camp Perry
The Elyria Selective Service Board reports Pfr William W Wissinger of 131 Fairlawn Avenue as the first local serviceman honorably discharged at Camp Perry Separation Point. Additional Elyrians Dol J Laker of 139 Mendel Court and Raymond J Stanek of 111 Pasadena Avenue are noted as discharged from nearby posts after overseas service and from the Army Air Corps respectively.
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Elyria
Camp Perry
Pfr
William W. Wissinger
Fairlawn Avenue
Elyria Selective Service Board
Dol J. Laker
Mendel Court
Army
Port Custer
Michigan
Raymond J. Stanek
Pasadena Avenue
Army Air Corps
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
Beaver Birk boat house missing boat prompts search
The caretaker revealed a boat is missing at Beaver Birk boat house. Coast Guardsmen and Civil Air Patrol failed to locate either the boys or the boat. Parents urged sheriff deputies to renew the search and local officials reviewed parading grounds at Fort Brage Vast Saturday for clues. Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient Hyatt Wears recalls service and future plans as he returns to dentistry studies.
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Beaver Birk
Coast Guardsmen
Civil Ai Patrol
Sheriff's Department
Miike
Elerbe W. Carter
Fort Brage
Oph Wyatt
Ant Tusteudar
Aimeherst
Apel
United State
Kraestein
Germtie
Russias
Hyatt
Gasoline shortages loom amid strike at filling stations
National protection news reports Warren Matt, publisher, says 7 to 9 percent of city lands gasoline supplies would be affected by the strike. Gasoline deliveries and essential services face disruption as officials work to assure emergency supplies and protect public welfare during the stoppage.
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Warren Matt
Natanal
Peprotewm News
Choy Lands
Tms
Kiwanis Club To Elect Directors
Seventeen Elyria Kiwanis Club members attended yesterdays meeting to nominate candidates for the annual board of directors with eleven directors to be chosen next week. Nominees include Dr. J. V. Boyes Ian, Robert Totts, Robert Hamlin, Paul Hardy, Claude Bronson, Harry Frankfather, Harry Hyman, A. H. Waters, A. Ho West, FAs Dusthimne er, Avril Lehman, Mila Sharp, Frank Weil, Everett Witseké Newton, Hoskin and Harry Metale. Guest speaker C. E. Snyrk, assistant engineer for the Baltimore Ohio Railroad, reviewed wartime rail progress and outlined postwar plans stressing government regulation and continued rail support. Induction of Paul J. Carlin as new member followed the meeting with Nelson S. Fitch honored on his 75th birthday. Plans for a Lorain County blood bank were reported, and notices of a Lakewood club clambake and Hamilton Holt’s Columbus talk were announced. Crest members included W. Lapp, G. Q. Johnson, Charles Taneman, Z. S. Hynger, Joseph K. R. Freteld, and Philippe Ozoul.
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Elytia Kiwatis Club
Yessisrday
J. V. Boyes Lan
Robert Totts
Robert Hamlin
Pail Hardy
Claude Bronson
Harry Frankfather
Harry Hyman
A. H. Waters
A. Ho West
Fas Dusthimneer
Avil
Lehman
Mila Sharp
Frank Weil
Everett Witseké
Russell Alephe Newton
Hoskin
Harry Metale
C. E. Snyrk
Baltimore Abc Ohio Railroad
Ubu
Ualion
Paul J. Carlin
Sydney
Ohio
Kiwanis Club
Nelson S. Fitch
A. H. West
Lorain County
Court Notices and Local Legal Matters Involving Alvin Phillips
Alvin Phillips, 39, of 148 Elizabeth Court, was arrested on a Marion municipal court warrant for non support of his 20 month old son from June 19 to Sept 19. He awaits Marion officials. Estate of John H Bechstein, who died Sept 10, valued at about $11,000 in personal property, will go to wife Dexsie and son Vehn. no will. Ely Apolton granted divorce from Elena for neglect and cruelty. Alimony suit by Mary Babits dismissed. CIO Local 104 suit against National Tube Co for refunds tied to Prudential Insurance plan discussed, case filed Feb 27, 1942, for want of prosecution. Rose Kolena granted divorce from Fred for neglect and cruelty with $1,000 alimony. News notes reference Pearl Harbor aftermath and Dewey and Marshall comments amid presidential campaign.
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Alvin Phillips
Elizabeth Court
Marion
Mary Phillips
John
John H. Bechstein
Russia Township
Wif
Dexsie
Vehn
CIO Local 104
National Tube Ca
Prudential Insurance Ca
Common Pleas Court
Oberlin Exchange Club elects officers and notices
Oberlin reports the Exchange Club elected Donald Loalty as president with L. Steiner as first vice president, Newsttt as second vice president, and G. Mekee as secretary. Board members include Ve, Hart, retiring presidents Craig, Pauver, Love, Haylor, and Boyd Robinson. Various local notices follow including meetings, awards, and personal notes among Oberlin residents.
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Exchange Club
Obberlin
Exehingé Club
Donald Loahty
L. &. Steiner
Vine
Cov. Newsttt
GC. Mekee
Urdas
Uber
Centrol
Ve &, Hart
Cs -T. Craig
M. Pauver
D.M. Love
J.B. Haylor
Boyd Robinson
Mii
Robert Faris
Tore Ain
Ohio
Ation Board
Neves
Robert Fauver
Overiih Ration
Ie Board
Isis
Keraty County
Methodist Wes
Rust Methodist Church
F. Olin Stockwell
Florence Mary Fitch
Oberlin
Ohioana
Chioana Library Association
G. B. Larndis
Churel
G. B. Kindis
G@berlity
California
Jones Brand
George D. Hubbard
Missouri Valley
South Dakota
New London
Youth Fellowship
Notwalk
Bay City
Eb, A. Miller
Mac Paluson
Mich
Owosso
Miller
Aty
M.D. Wyckeff
Linda
Myrna
Liane
Texas
Wryekell
W. H. Bayers
Joly
Bayer
Myroo
R. F. Barr
Burr
Anies Starling
Pinchirgh
Pennsylvania
P. Gi. Woarcester
Nolan Worehester
Madison
Carterny Olly
Carleton Aldeman
Army Air Forces
Ashville
Nari Chalina
Afrie d H. Wooster
Leslie Wooster
Virtara Hospital
Mineti
Pha
Wooster
Uarvey Wooster
South Amherst Meeting Scenes Amid Local Religious Notices
A garbled report details a South Amherst meeting with pastor Rev Bollens, Rev Seikel, and Rev Kedar Smith listed. It mentions worship services at multiple churches including Church of Nativity, Catholic and Methodist congregations, plus a Sun May schedule and concerns over delivery delays and rationing of supplies.
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Amherst
Seeley
Meedylia Steete i
Notires St Tons Rvangelial -—- Parton
Peer Nielsen Begins Work With Kaiser Steel Plant
Peer Nielsen starts as vice president and general superintendent at Henry J. Kaiser’s Port Jana Kaiser steel plant in California after serving as Geneva Steel’s general superintendent in Utah. He previously worked with National Tube Company plants in Lorain and Elwood Indiana, and Associated with major steel projects in Utah. Nielsen’s appointment signals aggressive expansion talks with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to enhance the $200,000,000 Geneva plant, while he and his family reside in Claremont California.
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Peete Po Nielsen
Eigman
Sid General
Henry Ds Kaiser
Port Jana
California
Nielsen
Geneva
Utah
Anerated
Getobe
National Tube
Lorain
Elwood
Indiana
Dbfi
Avith Ther Reconstruction Finance. Corporation
Kaiserbade
Progress
REC
Claremont
Cilitar
Fontana
Sir
Elyvian
Padlizabeth Hawk
Fined for Driving After Liquor Charge in Elyria
Earl W. Brown 84 of New Cattle Pa former Hera resident was fined 50 dollars plus costs and had his driving privilege suspended for six months after pleading guilty to driving while under the influence. The arrest followed a 1:27 a.m. collision with a parked car owned by Harry Hodge on Lake Avenue near Shear Street. Brown admitted he had celebrated after selling his Ohio Street home and was stopped by Ned Palm after the crash.
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Earl W. Brown
New Cattle
Hera
Doste
Elyria
A. B
Agate Faday
Brown
Harry Hodge
Lake Avenue
Shear Street
Ned Palm
Phillips Court
Ohio Street
Andrew Wykrent
Wykrent
Lodi Street
Mondy Efforts At Elvis Meeting Spark Cleanup Plan
A disjointed report notes a Monday meeting at Colaho's with President Hartman and Secretary Ruth arranging reservations by Sunday. Members were urged to attend and observe safety, while a separate incident at Mac's Grill on Court Street caused a small grease fire that was extinguished before firefighters arrived. Edward Cooper, born, was fined five dollars plus costs in police court.
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Elvis
Fen
Homer
Colaho's
Wa, Hartman
Fred C Ruth
Mac
Labor Temple Meeting Aims at Wage Scale Adoption
Labor Temple on Broad Street plans a large gathering of foundry workers from Elyria Wellington Gratton and Lorain to discuss a new wage scale and job classifications. Officials predict the meeting will be the largest of its kind in the area as local unions prepare to present the proposed changes.
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Moldein and Salah
Novi
Toumillens
Sas
Elyria
Wellington
Gratton
Vorain
Oane
Unlet
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Alice Gay
Hanbaty
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Myx
Piper
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Willy
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Belmont County
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Sedgeman'ia
Puneet Marlers
Roland Wil
Wade
Nordstield
General Industries
Olive and Taylor Streets
Lake Erie
Venezueli
Ely Apolton
Elena
Rp.a. Conk
Mary Babits
Steve
Rose Kolena
Fred
Tia Cook
Dewes
Albany Y
Dewey
Dewey Alder
Numer Consymed
Ame R. Oshorn
Denen
Otis
Watt
Tere
Peer Nielsen
Kaiser Steel Plant
Mondy
Edward Cooper
Jehey
Labor
Wenny
Broad
Madi Malls Ae
Cascade Park
Foster and Woodland
Gulf Road
W. A. Ely
Bigbee
Shiveese
Guy
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