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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1945
Page
1
A lengthy Ohio PTA meeting discussed the political status of education funding and proposed constitutional amendments. Details cover education board structure, health and fitness emphasis, and calls for improved school finances while electing new officers and praising veterans.
A driver was arrested after a traffic collision on August Day near Baal Bridge street. He faces charges of driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. George Archibald and Andrew Hancock appear in court with fines and arraignment set for 11:30 a.m. today. The crash damaged both vehicles on Last avenue and Broad street.
Mrs Edith Ohmes 82 native of Columbia Station died at her daughter’s home Garfield Heights after eight days illness. Survived by son Forest and daughters Mrs Fortune Fields and Mrs Steffel, five grandchildren, a brother and a sister. Funeral Friday 2 PM at Nichols Funeral Home with Rev E E Thompson, burial in Columbia Cemetery. Also, Frank Derck 0 died at 5:10 AM at Sugar Ridge after a month’s illness. Born June 7 1883 in Valley City. Survived by wife Christine, daughter Mina Kilgore, three brothers, service at Bittner Funeral Home then St Mary’s Church. Burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
Amherst council met Tuesday and voted to place no trespassing signs on both ends of the disposal plant bridge and to install locks on doors to the jail area and the outside stall door. Mayor Kane proposed a meeting with the Water Works Company to seek reduced rates, while the village braces for finances with $3,500 in the budget and pending December bills. The group set next session for December 29 at 4 39 p m and noted year-end completions and local notices.
A series of Christmas and holiday activities is set at The Riverside Homes. December 26 features a children’s party and gift distribution, December 30 hosts a teens carol event, December 31 offers a New Year’s banquet for adults, with a Christmas Day service and party for children.
Friday evening from 8 30 to midnight the Harmony Center hosts the south center Hang out party under Herma Gannet with Christmas music and a candlelit tone. Saturday 7 to 11 30 features the Junior group with cookies donations requested from parents. Honorary memberships offered by Mr and Mrs Motria Brown and directors. gifts and refreshments provided by parents.
Former British prime minister Winston Churchill plans a January vacation in Florida. In Ohio Loraly County Republicans endorsed Thomas J. Herbert for governor and reelection bids for Ohio Attorney General J. Jenkins and Secretary of State Edward J. Hummel. Local schools reported varying absences due to holidays and weather, with Elyria and nearby districts adjusting schedules and noting cold-related absences.
The notice records multiple individuals discharged from the U S Navy and Army including ROBERT WANKE, Carroll University alum, and THOMAS F STRICKLER. It lists service details, theaters, ribbons, and final discharge locations along with a local police court minor citation for Wille Jones of Bath street for disorderly conduct.
A Lorain court heard a case awarding 25 560 to a party against Albert W. Rabi over a fatal gas explosion at The Lorain Sheet and Metal Co. and considered other suits including a note of 3 800 and 2 172 loss in bee colonies. Separate divorces granted for Ruth Breen, Helen Worcester, and Mabel Preston. An abandoned auto with West Virginia plates was impounded on North Ridge and Gulf roads as deputies investigate.
The article reports President Truman urging universal military training for 18 to 20 year olds and a pending merger proposal for a cabinet level department of national defense. It notes opposition from Navy Secretary Forrestal and Hensel, and outlines how the plan would place land, sea, and air forces under a single civilian secretary with the Navy retaining carriers, aviation, and the Marine Corps.
Readable fragments show officials debating whether to close the courthouse on Monday Christmas. County Clerk EB Agale said he would be at home if called, while several departments including the clerk of courts, engineer, and auditors will decide their fates. Probate Judge Nye and others indicated some offices would stay open, but no final action was taken as legal clearances loom.
Brookside School closed early as classrooms faced heating problems. Students sent home. will resume on January 27. Superintendent William Barr says Thursday night's Christmas program is canceled, replaced by a spring play in which many students will participate.
Funeral services for Ane draw J. Leighton, 78, former Lorain builder, will be held Thursday afternoon at the Redeemer Church. He lived 48 years in the city and constructed many landmarks including St Joseph’s Hospital and Central Bank. He was a Mason, Shrine, and Eastern Star member. Surviving are a widow, a son, a daughter, and three stepdaughters.
The Army recruiting station in Lorain will close for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. A separate notice says the main recruiting office will be closed from December 24 through January 1, with reopening date January 2.
A regular meeting of the Legion will be held on January 15. Members and guests are invited to attend as part of the upcoming class and membership drive. About 150 persons expected to participate.
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