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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1942
Page
7
London September 7 Prime Minister Clyde Churchill says shipping position grave and asks for immediate shipbuilding effort. He urges government action to mobilize all ships and resources for victory, stressing need for broad national support and urgent production increases.
Washington news reports Production Board officials urge Americans to turn in all iron and steel scrap from cellars attics and yards regardless of junked cars in graveyards or junk yards. Paul Cabot deputy chief notes old cars move to junkyards and then to mills at about 43 days average as scrap supply must grow to keep furnaces running through winter.
Avade H Grabill a well known Elyria musician and orchestra conductor died at his home on Washington Avenue after a lingering illness. He played in several orchestras in Elyria and led his own for years. Survived by wife and sister, funeral set for Thursday at Sudro Gur r Funeral Home with burial in Brecksville Cemetery.
Fragmentary weather item from page two outlines occasional wind and variable visibility in the northwest region. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate unsettled conditions and a mild warming trend.
American airmen have attacked Japanese bases in the Solomons, while reinforcements and supplies are believed reaching Guadalcanal. Attacks targeted Reksta Bay, Gizo Island, and Buka as U S forces press to hold the island and deter a Japanese counterattack.
AL Gramling of Adelhert sireet was elected Elyria Township Civilian Defense endrlinator at a reorganization meeting last night at the Sorih Elsria Grange hall. He succeeds John Heeerk, who asked to be relieved due to time limits. The group plans divisions and appointments as it continues Civilian Defense work.
Federal land policy plans large scale demolition of tenements and idle factories to supply scrap metal for national needs. War materials program directs the first building in a sequence under Reconstruction Finance Corporation oversight, with nine more to follow rapidly and many others facing similar action.
SHREVEPORT Sept 24 The army identified an Ohioan as one of seven men killed when a Barksdale field bomber crashed near Lake Charles. Second Lieutenant Guy C. Rowan Jr 26 of Alliance Ohio son of Mr and Mrs Roxstand was from Ohio.
Ohio National Guard 12th Ordnance Company arrives at overseas port as announced by Gen George C Marshall and army staff. Governor Bricker briefed on the arrival, confirming the unit is safely deployed to an overseas destination.
Thousands of Elyrians prepare to march in Elyria’s Parade for Victory to boost war support. Mayor Petro will dedicate the new air raid warning system and the Bendix Air Brake Company roof installation. Flags of the 229 United Nations will be displayed with an honor roll to honor service members. Civil Air Patrol planes will fly over downtown at 6:30 p.m. The parade at 7:30 p.m. will feature units from Camp Perry, Cleveland, local bands, and drum corps.
Hungarian unit plans a parade lineup with banner bearer, a band, two American flag groups, children in native Hungarian costumes, women in traditional dress, and a float honoring boys in service. John Kolopus and John Hadu lead. Hungarians of Elysia expected to meet at Roosevelt school grounds at 6 30.
Army officers from the Cleveland ordnance office announce they will attend Alyna's Parade for Visitors tomorrow night with Lieut Col TW Blekhart and KD True representing the department. The visit aims to engage with locals and showcase ordnance work.
A meeting announced tomorrow's Elyria Parade for Victory with six divisions. It will start at 7 30 from Fourth Street and West Avenue, follow West to Second, then Chestnut, Broad, Cedar, and East avenues before returning to Fourth Street and disbanding at zy Park. The reviewing stand will be north of the flag pole in Parade and marshals include Charles J. Crehores and Capt. Southam. Police and county sheriff will marshal, with Boy Scouts, military units from Camp Perry, naval militia from Cleveland, and other civic groups marching in order from Fourth Street to Third Street.
Chief Stankard appeals to Elyrians to leave automobiles at home to free streets for visitors. No parking will be allowed on Bread stunt between East and West hostiles and on Mididie ay between Broad and Third as rows of visitors arrive.
Corporal Thomas B. Reid, 23, listed as missing in action by the War Department. Reid, daughter Mrs. CB Reid, is a radio technician with the Air Forces in Egypt and has been missing since September 34. He enlisted in May 1951.
Allied fighter and bomber planes struck the Japanese invasion forces along a six mile stretch between Buna and Kokoda in the Owen Stanley range. The raids disabled ships and gun positions, damaged a key bridge at Wairopi, and set fires on warehouses and ammunition dumps.
Hamlin was named lieutenant detective by Safety Service Director IL DB Faxon effective October 1. The appointment followed a promotional exam open to department sergeants, replacing the vacancy created by the resignation of Detective F. Sweet. Salary increased by $10 monthly. Civil service certification confirmed Hamlin.
County W C TU convention slated for Elyria this Friday with Mrs Ada presiding as president. Highlighted by roll call of unions, committee appointments, and civic observances, the event aims to celebrate local labor and community progress.
Soviet and German forces clash as Red Army troops counter attack through ruined streets of Stalingrad. Red Star reports see-saw fighting with Reds retaking hills and fortifications while German armor counters on approaching blocks. Pravda notes unprecedented air activity with as many as 2000 Nazi sorties daily. Reinforcements cross the Volga, and ground troops wage house to house battles amid extensive ruin.
Columbus Ohio reports two live shells were brought to the Fifth Service Command headquarters. Col Roland Gaugler urged scrap collectors to handle any ammunition cautiously and warned an ordnance expert would be sent to inspect items believed to be armed.
In Columbus, Gov. John W Bricker rejected Secretary of State John FE Sweenes suggestion for a special legislative session to address statutory changes. He argued shifting shifts would not yield a stable path and warned against hasty action. The governor noted the voter turnout and potential constraints on statutes while stressing the need for careful consideration by lawmakers.
Gen Critchfield, former Ohio adjutant general, who helped establish a new ammunition range at Perry, died yesterday at his home in Wooster Ohio. He was 7% ox.
Russia gains on the Nazi left in Stalingrad as Germans secure several central streets. Allied planes strike Jap invasion forces from Buna to Kokoda in the Owen Stanley Mountains. British reach the skirts of Tanamative near Madagascar as rail lines approach Benghazi and Derna in Libya.
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