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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1944
Page
4
London Allied high command reported today Germany had suffered more than 500,000 captured, 200,000 wounded, and over Toasted 0 killed since Day, with casualties rising as combat continued.
Washington officials said preliminary agreements were reached at the Dumbarton Oaks conference as Anglo American and Chinese delegates prepare to begin the second stage with no delay. The Russian phase was expected to end soon and all accords were described as provisional, forming a basis for later high level talks.
Mexico City reports a Pan American airliner with 23 aboard crashed on a remote ridge near Satie Latvague after vanishing Saturday on a Merida to Mexico City flight. Survivors say Captain Ricardo Gonzalez Figueroa died in the crash. about 10 passengers survived, with rescue crews dispatched.
Mrs Antonette Mrukowski 67 died at 2 p.m. yesterday at 490 Eleventh Street Elyria after a sudden heart attack. She moved from Poland in 1909 and lived in Elyria three decades. Survived by husband Joseph a daughter Mrs Henry Wawrzenczak a son Frank a brother Walter Sikora a sister Mrs Joseph Maida and three grandchildren. Funeral from Hilmer Funeral Home to her late residence then Thursday service at Holy Cross Church with Fr Lawrence Budny. Burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
Sen Clyde Reed said the government could double gasoline allotments for passenger car owners with A coupons without cutting military supplies. He cited an average weekly surplus of 70 million gallons and about 16 million A coupon holders, proposing extra supply be distributed to these drivers.
NUMBER Continued From Page One reports twenty six volunteers rejected yesterday and a donor no-show kept the pint total below 180. The mobile unit returned to First Congregational Church this afternoon as the committee hopes to reach the record. Names and counts show many repeat donors, including two giving for the twelfth time and several others at ninth, seventh, and fifth donations.
London reports Brussels radio said a new Belgian government has been formed under Premier Hubert Pierlot. The formation signals a shift in leadership during wartime governance.
Jersey City reports the Swedish liner Gripsholm docked at Pier PF just before 11 30 AM returning 209 sick and wounded United States Army men from German prison camps. Exchanged officers and enlisted men will be moved to Army hospital Staten Island for treatment and convalescence.
The death notice reports Dre and Mrs. D. D. VanVorhess fatally injured in a Beecher Illinois accident on September 13. The送, received by Mrs. VanVorhess' cousin Mrs. Irvin Weatdetl, notes Anne Clark VanVorhess, a former Elyrian, survived by five children. Her sister Flora Clark Erhart died July 27 this year.
In Cleveland both President Roosevelt and Governor Dewey were floated as potential speakers. Republican County Chairman George H. Bender said Dewey was assured to appear in Cleveland before the campaign ends. Democrats reportedly invited Roosevelt and expected his participation.
Fragmented OCR text reports scattered military movements and place names across a frontier region. Mentions of German forces, Estonian fronts, and Latvian border area appear amid garbled street addresses and personal names, lacking clear sequence or complete sentences.
Lorain man David Ryan is set to testify in Judge D A Cocks court that he was at home asleep when charges allege he broke into a bedroom on 8th and Brosdwis. Two sisters Adie Ransbottom 22 and Betty Roddell 16 testified of a nude intruder and flight as officers arrived. The trial opened with defense questions about related misconduct by a neighbor. a prior confrontation delayed proceedings while relatives provided context. Two men were fined for intoxication near morning hours and police investigated a broken window at the Bannon Sun store on West avenue. The British Red Cross and St John War Organization reportedly spend about 4,000 dollars per hour.
The common pleas court records show Lew Wright granted divorce from Beida for neglect with property settled by agreement. Mildred Thornton divorced from Howard, custody awarded. Phyllis Barnes granted divorce from Fonsid with custody, child support and alimony details. Paul Carpi granted divorce from Louise for neglect. Wilda Sawyer awarded divorce from Kenneth with custody and child support. Avon Lake man Edward Holzworth held on threat charge. Gilbert Henke seeks divorce from Dotores citing neglect and cruelty.
A 44-year-old Oberlin truck driver, described as an Indian chief, was held in the county jail for juvenile authorities pending filing of charges for immoral relations with his step-daughter over two years. Juvenile Officer Carl Curtis criticized Oberlin police for delayed action and noted the mother, 37, has seven children from four marriages. The man will be questioned by Prosecutor Wickens this afternoon.
The second in a series of Thursday evening Flys ka Booster Club meetings is set for this week at the Elyriaigh School Auditorium at o'clock. The program includes pictures of the Elyria-Sandusky game from last week and talks by head coach Mike Trubey and assistant coach Dave Eaton. Trubey will review the Sandusky game and discuss the Lakewood contest upcoming Saturday. Eaton will discuss the Lakewood team. Denis Ryan Jr President of the Booster Club will open the session and requested attendance by all members if possible.
The Louisville Colonels edged the St Paul Saints 2 1 to clinch a spot in the American Association playoffs. Strick Shonnen hit a decisive triple in the bottom of the ninth, bringing home Mike Sandvick after a Saints error. Chick Genovese led off the third with a walk and scored on an error for Louisville. Ray Patton started for the Colonels, fanned 12 as the Saints tied the ninth with Chuck Baron and Tohmony Marion advancing on a sacrifice.
Elyria Township's Civilian Defense Council will hold a general meeting on Thursday evening at Farmers Service Station. Plans for more efficient salvage drives will be discussed as demand for salvage material grows and cooperation across the township is urged.
Sam Popalarda of Cleveland received four months in prison and a $2000 fine for participation in the Rition Award gasoline frauds. Mark Durschlag of East Cleveland got three months and $500. Al Gaines of Cleveland Heights and Welter Burghard of Mansfield were fined $500. James Mulgrew of Fueld faced $200 and a suspended sentence. Four indicted defendants pleaded guilty. sentences deferred for AT Levy Sal Winograd Wallace Stephens and Frank Wisner. Charles Cohn and Mike Raimondo await charges. A motorist, Baldomera Torres, was fined $15 for reckless driving after a Broad and Chestnut street collision. Australia steps up effort to read top draft dodgers.
Cleveland pitcher Ed Klieman allowed four hits as the Indians rolled to a 6 to 0 win over the Washington Senators. The Tribe scored in the first on an error by Mickey Haefner and added two in the fifth one in the sixth and final run in the seventh. The Senators committed three errors aiding Cleveland’s offense.
Market page lists onions and greens with mixed prices, including 18-50¢ for onions, 34 for lettuce, beans, cucumbers, radishes, prunes, and prunes, plus Cleveland liver and hogs with weight ranges and price figures. Livestock quotes cover calves, cattle, and sheep with multiple grade notes and price bands.
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