22 Sep 1941
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1941
Page
1
Wainwright reported a burglary at his home after returning yesterday evening to find a bedroom window pried open and a rear door exit. A dresser drawer was opened and $2 taken. Neighbors saw the house vacant until 7:30 p.m and noted trampled garden flowers. Intruder reportedly wore two long shots.
Katharine Kennedy Brown of Dayton presided as president of the Ohio Federation of Republican Women’s Organizations with Marty Forrest assisting. Lena Siferd of Lima was elected president of the Federated Democratic Women’s Clubs of Ohio amid a convention climax featuring ex-governor Martin L. Davey. Officers named include Betty Borstman, Mary Berte Burns, Helen Howard, Katherine McCarvel, Helen Gunsett, and several vice presidents. The report lists multiple traffic fatalities and injuries across several counties, detailing individuals killed or hurt in car and boating incidents.
Fragmentary OCR lists several license holders and persons with addresses including 215 North Abbesear Qeear Hover Reman Bly weleer Frances Beller 404 Oberlin road Leis Ya owth An ders Helen Sam Amherst Eugend Carl Fiat Pree Cal navy aid Maveayrt Alin Bree Lorain 19 21 Amherst Lorain.
Regular attendee Ot hn Conley of the Lights assisted by volunteers hosted a steak fry at the local hall. Rod Poller and others contributed to road work while families gathered for music and food. Entertainment featured Miss Bhenor Feldstwin and Mr. Matier.
Mrs Ele Reia Mecock wife of Louis O Mecock died at 3 a m at her home in Elyria Lorain County born in Pittsfield Township Devender 1877 lived in Elyria past 50 years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and Mission Study Club and taught in Elyria Lorain and LaGrange schools for 12 years. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs ArQue Sta and Res Eugene Domankas Elyria and son J Hecovk Oboe. Funeral at Nichols Funeral Home with arrangements by A F Kem officiating. Also mentions Mary Caffen of Oberlin died and services to be held.
Court activity includes habeas corpus pleas and detentions, with Sheriff moving to release Frank Karvis amid a fight inquiry in Columbus. Various proceedings list defendants including Benjamin Nazel and four others, plus perjury charges for Frank Stove and Water Heddsehenrer. Local election board funding and bond hearings are noted, with dates and officials named.
Detectives announced the capture of a suspect in a Cleveland crime case. The staged wedding and heist sequence tied to Orlando movements were traced through Cincinnati officers and ULEVEDANT records. Officials named Bart Hantile as linked to the routing back to camp.
Ohio state workers push for 4 day work week and wage increases amid rising living costs. The Ohio State Council of AFSCME plans militant appeals and urges Governor to call special session to raise salaries and broaden wage growth for state employees.
Four motorists were fined by Mayor Joseph Q Parry today after being arrested on West Avenue and other streets. Entries show fines ranging from 4 to 15 dollars with suspended portions in some cases.
A meeting of the association discussed plans for a banquet to be held in October with trustees and clerks from Columbia township attending. The event aims to address township problems and celebrate upcoming milestones, with preparations continuing and invitations extended to local officials.
A Cleveland report details arrest and charges linked to a Ravenna hospital nurses home case. Individuals named include Kathay, Meshetrabelle Hobinson, Henry B. Ratinsen, and Karhevine Gowen. Police report a September 27 incident and a subsequent warning against spreading misinformation and related offenses.
Readable fragments describe Taconic Mountains weathering under rain and frost. The text notes solid rock worn away by water and time, exposing hollowed valleys and stumps where softer rock once stood. It contrasts enduring gray mica rocks with eroded ridges and glacially shaped landscapes in New York and Massachusetts.
Oberlin social and organizational listings for September outline meetings at homes and halls. Clubs include American Legion Post 102 fry night, Oberlin Business and Professional Women, Oberlin Grange, Martins club, Pansy Chapter Star, Martha Chapter East, Oberlin Ladue, and Rebekah lodge events. Also noted are faculty introductions for a concert and various local social visits and memorials among Oberlin residents and relatives.
The Woman's Society for Christian Service at First Methodist met at the parsonage with president Mrs Ralph Paget presiding. Plans were made for the annual Harvest Supper at the church basement on August 4. Mrs. Alich and Mrs. Blacks announced program details and an October speaker is sought. Harold Bonewit honored at farewell dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Shepard with relatives and friends from Akron and nearby towns attending. Willuen, a seven pound son, born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Worcester at Allen Memorial Hospital.
A roadside drunken driving crash near Elizabethtown, Kentucky, leaves Mrs. Bentz, her son’s wife, and two other occupants seriously injured. Authorities say a Grove, Kentucky driver on the wrong side of the road caused the collision after being intoxicated when Beaty’s party was forced from the car. Military police at Fort Knox investigated the incident and reported the victims were transported to a local hospital.
Rotarians plan a speaker from Cleveland for the upcoming Bok luncheon meeting. Members note arrangements and the event date, with a focus on club activities and official duties.
Cleveland market notes list vegetables and fruits with prices per basket or per unit, including cabbage celery cucumbers kale and tomatoes, plus maple syrup mushrooms and herbs. Livestock report shows hogs sheep and cattle prices with ranges, and a birth announced for a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Ralph Lanve in North Barker Street.
Nine men named for induction in the upcoming draft period with order numbers and hometowns. Notables include Weasley Moore of Cleveland and Elwood Huston of Sandusky among six listed for Friday induction. Shively of Hamilton and Padney of Lodi also noted for transfer adjustments.
William McBonnd of Warstcourt faces police records after a disturbance in the Elvria Hotel. He allegedly started a bonfire with newspapers while in city jail, causing damage. Mayor Joseph Detro reports the incident as a disorderly conduct case with active police action.
Lieutenant General Delos C. Emmons announced that the air force maneuvers at Lake Charles involved extended training with the bomber and fighter forces. He credited senior officers and young pilots for lessons learned, noting a few accidents but an overall low accident rate given inexperience levels.
Six Lorain County residents are listed among ranking men and women who passed local civil service examinations for city offices. The notices come from the Bureau of Employment in Columbus, noting names such as Den i Pyocor, Raymond Morris, Robert AL Aand, and others.
A garbled report notes Nye accusing interventionists of anti Semitic rhetoric during a rally at the American Constitutional party setting, criticizing current leadership and church influence while referencing President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. The piece hints at religious tensions and policy failures.
A notice offers a free book on piles fistula and related rectal and colon ailments. The McCleary Clinic Elms Bly Elaine Springs Missouri advertises the up to date publication and invites requests by mail for the free booklet.
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