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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1962
Page
9
Heavy snow targeted eastern Cleveland suburbs while Lorain County expected light accumulations. Roads opened, schools closed in many districts, and drift removal continued as forecasts called for colder near normal conditions with more snow later in the week.
Ohio's bitter cold loosened as readings rose 17 to 20 degrees, but lingering snow flurries are forecast for the weekend. Northern Ohio endured heavy accumulations, with Geauga County seeing six to eight inches more, pushing ground totals to 47 inches and more. Authorities kept roads open with crews salting and plowing. the turnpike district imposed a 40 mph limit east of Lorain Elyria. Schools closed in Eaton and Preble County to ease water emergencies, while Dayton devices sought air conditioning for county offices. Normal highs remain 36 to 45, with a forecast of continued cold and intermittent snow.
The Chronicle Telegram Elyria Ghio section provides a community insight column with local notices and brief society items. It highlights neighborhood happenings, upcoming events, and small society news involving residents and local organizations.
Ohio Governor Michael V. DiSalle was to meet President Kennedy in Washington at 11 a.m. EST to discuss a possible national appointment after his November defeat by James A. Rhodes. DiSalle said he did not know of any federal post but did not rule out the possibility and hinted at a future announcement at a Democratic fundraiser on January 5.
Eleven Lorain Countians checked today as Ohio two day deer season began in heavy snow. Five bucks and six does were taken across Lorain Ashland and Medina counties with Findley State Park and Tony's Sunoco Service serving as stations. The largest 9 point buck was slain by Allen Lesisky near Findley Forest. Archers have until December 31 to hunt deer.
Washington committee to pick a Democratic nominating site will meet on January 16 in Washington. National Chairman John M. Bailey said cities showing interest or former convention sites include Atlantic City Chicago Detroit Houston Los Angeles Miami Beach New York Philadelphia and San Francisco.
A Christmas party for St Joseph Hospital volunteer workers scheduled for 8 pm today has been postponed per a hospital spokesman and will be rescheduled.
The Flexible Co Locker Div of Loudonville Ohio will furnish 108 stainless steel lockers for the new north side skating rink and swimming pool at Duffey Street end off Abbe Road. Contract price 4764.14 bids were by Elyria Board of Control, city council allocated 4900. The bid was the only one. Installations to begin soon. An ice rink exists on 16th Street near East Avenue, with another on West River Street.
A congressional committee reported the U S stockpile of strategic materials increased in September by 4.6 million dollars. The Joint Committee on Reduction of Non-Essential Federal Expenditures said the stockpile monetary worth rose from 8 677 739 731 to 8 687 352 930 dollars.
A Cary Ohio corporation led by Frank Kitchell purchased Rudy's Bowl and Center Ridge Road and assumed operations yesterday. Plans include continuing Rudy Mate's policies, keeping the Rudy's Bowl name temporarily, and expanding with a pro shop and banquet room.
An Oberlin College spokesman said none of the school's students plan to travel to Cuba during the Christmas holidays amid a State Department ban. Reported planners included students from several institutions led by Anatol Isaac Schlosser, a New York University graduate student, but OC confirmed no intent exists.
Steven J. Slansky, 11, of 18899 West River Road Columbia Station, lies in satisfactory condition at Southwest Community Hospital Berea with an accidental gunshot wound to the left foot. Lorain County deputies say he shot himself yesterday afternoon at home while handling a .22 rifle out a window. The trigger stopped when moving to safety, a bullet struck the foot, causing a compound fracture of two bones.
Washington UPI reports the Community Facilities Administration approved a $2.35 million loan to Case Tech for Cleveland campus housing. The project includes two nine story residence halls for 96 men each, two four story dorms housing 202 men, and a two story commons unit with kitchen dining and lounge facilities for 900.
London UPI reports Labour party leader Hugh Gaitskell will depart January 1 for a week long visit to the Soviet Union, the announcement said.
A cleveland area grand jury indicted George Samuel Haynes, 21, of South Amherst for first degree murder in the shotgun slaying of Elaine Susanne Barley, 28, who was killed at her home as her husband slept. The two‑day session returned 31 indictments, including burglary charges, and set arraignments before Common Pleas Judge John D. Pincura. The panel also charged George W. Shanks with second‑degree manslaughter in a Lorain traffic death, and announced numerous other indictments involving robbery, burglary, larceny, and forged checks across Lorain and surrounding areas.
President Kennedy sent a Christmas message to armed forces praising their readiness during the Cuban crisis. He called service members guardians of peace in a world of danger and expressed national gratitude for their commitment.
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