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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
9
Russians press grand assault on Budapest breaking German lines in Hungary as Soviet dispatches claim the capital is near collapse. Moscow trumpets victory as tanks cross toward Austria and the Reich, with heavy fighting reported around the city’s outskirts.
A United Press report says a vast winter storm crippled travel and commerce from the Midwest to New England. At least 26 deaths, many in traffic accidents, were blamed on icy roads and severe cold as the system brought heavy snow, subzero readings, and flight and rail disruptions across the nation.
Three Negra men from Elyria will report for pre-induction exams in Cleveland tomorrow, per the Elyria Selective Service Board. One will report at New York Central station at 4 a.m. for induction prep, while two others will appear at 9 a.m. at the board offices in Elyria for pre-induction examinations.
Cloudy and windy conditions persist in Ohio with snow flurries in the east portion tonight. Northwest winds continue, lowering temperatures and creating slippery travel conditions across eastern areas.
George C Hindereer 18 seaman second class completed basic training at the Submarine School New London Connecticut for duty with the nations growing fleet of submarines He is the son of G W Hinderer 218 Ruston Ave Elyria High School graduate June Navy recruit training in Vire Rania and will wear the twin dolphin insignia after further experience aboard a submarine demonstrating qualification to perform his duties The Submarine School is the Navy’s only one of its kind attended by select men who must pass demanding tests.
Snow blanketed Ohio in one of the heaviest falls in a decade causing transportation and communication woes. At least four deaths and hundreds of accidents were attributed to the storm as officials warned of continued heavy snow and near gale winds. Windy Cleveland expected 12 to 33 inches by 7 P.M. with two to 12 inches elsewhere. The storm disrupted travel, left communities isolated, and prompted ongoing recovery as crews cleared roads.
Allied Headquarters in the Philippines and Midwest reports Richard Bong, America's leading ace with 38 Japanese planes down, received the congressional medal of honor today at Poplar Wisconsin.
Western Front forces break through to the Roer river near Duren as German resistance stiffens near Cologne. Eastern Front Rus shield counterattacks push toward Budapest and Vienna amid large-scale offensives. Pacific theater Leyte survivors report grim conditions as Chinese operations push into Guangxi and Kweiyang area. Italian front sees limited Luftwaffe activity over the front lines.
Winter opened its first real performance as snow paralyzed traffic and slowed trains. Bus routes between Cleveland Elyria and Oberlin faced suspensions. some buses managed through while schedules vanished. City county state crews labored to clear highways and keep routes passable. Continued on Page 1.
Axis broadcasts claim a mass evacuation of Tokyo is underway as United forces threaten further bombing. Reports say central Japan tremors damaged areas near Sakyo and warnings of more raids follow. Tokyo radios note vigorous Superfortress strikes and increased enemy losses, while commentaries question attack interception challenges.
Madrid dispatches report Franco returned to his capital after a week-long hunting trip with no sign of resignation. An official spokesman denied resignation rumors while a planned Franco Templewood meeting was noted. In Paris Miguel Maura said he was heading for the Franco Spanish border amid succession talk.
Charles F Guth a Elyria barber of 51 years died at Elyria Memorial Hospital from a heart attack after a week of illness. Born in Cleveland in 1893 he worked with Charles Wigner and ran shops at Elyria hotels and on Middle avenue. He was a longtime Shafer shop barber and served as secretary of Journeyman Barbers and active in Knights of Columbus. Survived by his wife Anna two sons Dr Charles Guth and Edward Guth two daughters Edna Alton and Margarita Guth five grandchildren and other relatives. Service plans were pending word from California.
Snow and impassable roads kept pupils home across Lardy County. Only 24 village and one Avon Lake system operated with low attendance and many teachers absent. Some schools stayed open. others closed due to buses and safety rounds. High school turnout in Elyria about two thirds. overall elementary attendance around 75 percent. Over 700 Wellington village children stayed home as buses failed to run.
Carlisle firemen were called to Arthur Busch’s Edwards street home when an overheated stove ignited a fire in the living room partition. Chief Harold Bruce credited quick action for limiting damage and urged residents to use caution with fuel as roads remain nearly impassable.
The Elyria City Board of Education voted to apply the workable portion of the federal school lunch subsidy program in Elyria schools. It could cut lunch costs by six or seven cents and milk by one tenth, with payments to be made only for meals meeting requirements. Superintendent E. Bohn noted two cent payments per half pint of whole milk, but none for chocolate milk, and suggested milk and graham crackers under the program. He hopes more students will buy milk, citing low current milk sales in the first six grades. The plan outlines nine cents per meal in eligible cases, with possible six to seven cent meal reductions and two to three cent adjustments for aging or replacement costs. An informative program may be needed to educate locals. No. 3 Continued on page 8.
Elyria reports Six War Loan Drive progress as only five days remain to raise 1 821 300 toward a 3 H0VL2L goal. Today's sales reach 76 000 totaling 337 000, boosting Elyria's year to date to 1 747 851 in sales and 48 759 from midway, with Rawdon urging all three quotas corporate notes actual sales and E Bond sales be met by Saturday. Lorain County totals show 6 051 amassing 2625 through last Friday, with 115 61 480 000 Bond quota and 1 PSOLATGTS of its 3 485 000 individual sales quota purchased. The drive continues as county and workers push to beat the three quarters mark.
Elyria City Board of Eburg Mon Tast night employed Artur Geysel der Worluhm as custodian for the Washington School building at a weekly wage of 150 33. The position was vacant for two years with work starting December. W. O. McClellan, schools business manager, said the duties include mornings 1:30 to 1 p.m. daily except Saturdays. no firing or firing-system duties are involved due to building’s lacking such system. He lives on West Avenue, married with three children.
Edward L. Shuey, 16, son of Mrs. G. T. Shuey of Shaker Heights Ohio, collapsed and died at Shaker Heights High School during a basketball game, apparently from a heart attack.
British and Greek government forces are hemmed in by ELAS rebels in central Athens as reinforcements land. Lt Gen. Seoble reports loss of city blocks and heavy casualties while rebels pressure sea routes and military facilities. The Athens broadcast notes 25,000 ELAS troops surrounding the British position as clashes intensify.
A silver medal was awarded to Munguerne Williams of New London area in the Prince of Peace contest held at the Congregational Church in Amherst. Miss Wathais represented the Bits Methodist Church of Wellington. second place went to Jeanne Murky of Amherst representing St. doturs Evangelical and Reformed Circle. Next winner Mos Willis will represent Lena County in the state finals. Prizes include tuition and 200 dollars in cash.
Due to transportation difficulties and snow the court will convene the Court of Appeals on December 22. The clerk of court’s office confirmed delays in the schedule and the previous dates referenced will not occur.
Miss Ruth Eleanor Dulmage, Elyria High School French teacher, had her leave of absence extended to the end of the first semester due to ill health. Substitute Gertrude Wilson will remain in the post through semester end and become eligible for a share in the cost paying increment for use.
American First Army units drove to within a half mile of Duren on the Roer, seizing Pier Merken Hoven and Kongendorf and clearing Mariaweiler. Third and Seventh Armies breached toward the Rhineland, with Patton’s force crossing the Saar and targeting Saarbrucken and Haguenau as others push toward the German frontier on a broad front. Opposition described as astonishingly light in some sectors despite heavy fire blocking advances near Duren and Hove.
Dayton Ohio region reports William G Pickrel, a failed Democratic candidate for the U S Senate in the November 7 election, withdrew calls for recounts. The move followed Cuyahoga County Democratic leaders canceling a recount of the county results after Pickrel trailed Republican Robert A Taft by 274 votes in a recheck of 280 precincts.
The District Committee of the Boy Scouts will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at 7:30 pm in the committee rooms of the Lora County Savings and Trust Co. Scout Executive B. W. Stayton will discuss a five year program of objectives and preparation for the annual meeting.
Oscar Smith runs a sanitary contracting firm in Ohio and relies on regular advertising in the Steubenville Herald Star Classifieds to maintain orders. His ad campaigns are described as essential for steady work and modest pricing, with measurable impact on his business volume.
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