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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1947
Page
4
In the Russian zone of Germany the Christian Democratic Party says its chairman Jakob Kaiser and deputy Max Letomer were ousted from their posts by direct orders of the Soviet military administration. This marks the first open move by the Soviets to reshape German party leadership.
The Berlin based Communist-sponsored Peoples Party faced a leadership purge in the Soviet zone with Col. Sergei Tulpanov and Foreign Minister Molotov involved in discussions during a Hig Four pause. Meanwhile in Ohio, Diamond Alkali Co declared Christmas bonuses for nearly 3,000 workers, marking a 12th straight holiday bonus year at Lake County’s largest industry.
North Olmsted Grange plans a covered dish supper and Christmas party with a gift exchange on December 26 at the town hall, replacing a hireling event. Santa Claus is slated to visit the Klwants Club Christmas party at the high school cafeteria on December 23, with nine Christmas trees and pills for children. Entertain Group Dr and Mrs Rankin hosted a Christmas party December 13 at their Butternut Ridge Road home with guests including multiple doctors and Mrs. Huffman from Lakewood, Mrs. Hepburn of Cleveland Heights, and Miss Carlson of Pittsburgh. Rev and Mrs Dudley hosted guests December 15 in Berlin Heights and Warren, Ohio, including the Moons, Diehls, and daughters.
A scrambled OCR text lists radio program changes including War themed items, Christmas carols, youth orchestras, community events, detective and drama features, news bulletins, and religious broadcasts. It mentions names like Dolan, Johnny Thompson, and Christopher el Pentecost, with references to church, theatre, and world news segments.
Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association executive secretary John A. Louis reports Christmas seal sales in Ohio running about 10 percent ahead of last year. From 77 of 88 counties, the first 11 days show about $400,263 raised, marking a modest gain over the prior period. The report underscores steady public support for tuberculosis prevention efforts.
Springfield-Douglas Mor row 40 and his stepson 18 were charged with first degree murder in the death of Lee L. Marsteller. Coroner Austin Richards ruled hemicide and said Marsteller died after an altercation on Tuesday night.
Suburban listings for tonight and next days note club sales at No. Olmsted and Spitzer's Garage barnyard event, plus church programs at the Christian and Congregational venues. Nearby cities like Grafton and Columbia report choir practices, Young Married class gatherings, and Kiwanis and council meetings. Providence dye firm touts a 10,000 to 16,000 hue range in yarn dyeing.
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