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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
1
Pope Pius XII issues a Christmas message transmitted in multiple languages through Vatican Radio. He prays for strength for prisoners of war internees and refugees and for an end to suffering, urging divine mercy and a renewed era of charity and peace.
Alvin Portman son of Mr and Mrs John Portman Brownhelm announced to Amherst that he graduated at 1 am Wednesday in Annapolis Md and was commissioned ensign in the Navy He prior attended Brownhelm high class of 1941 and Case School of Applied Science earning a degree in electrical engineering in August 1944 He enlisted July 1 1943 in the Naval Reserves V 12 unit
Nearly 251 high school youths joined in a Christmas carol songfest of seven Hi-Y and Friendship Clubs at the Elyria YMCA last night. Participating clubs included Sophomore, Junior and Senior Hi-Y and Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Friendship Clubs. Director Martin Beck led the program with accompanist Douglas Gotro, featuring solos by Joanne Sadowski Richard Sadowski Connie Roytan and Jane Hulse with Phyllis Powell at the piano. The meeting opened with roll calls, a business session announced no Hi-Y meetings during vacation and a late swim planned for December 20 at 8:30 p.m. for Hi-Y and Friendship members. Devotions were given by Robert Ohlemacher with Norman Sinel assisting. candlebearers were Joe Hatula Ron Van Dyke Dean Vibbin er and Thomas Gotro. The gathering closed with “White Christmas.”
Two Lorain County villages La Grange and Camden Township shut schools today due to heavy snow. Buses cannot run on snowy roads, with all schools deciding not to operate. Classes to resume tomorrow if road conditions improve. Camden senior class play postponed to January 3, announced Superintendent W H Jones.
CONCORD New Hampshire Former U S Senator George M Moses 75 longtime Republican served 18 years in the Senate until 1943 died at his home last night of heart disease After an April 21 attack he relapsed about a month ago and had bed rest since A Lubec Maine native and former Concord editor began as a newspaper man in Concord later elected to fill the unexpired term of Jacob W Gallagher Survived by his widow and a son Ceordett
Moscow reports Premier Josef Staline is believed to be 65 or 66 today with work at the Kremlin office. Old friends may visit in the evening to toast with red Georgian wine and vodka, while his daughter Svetlana and sons Vassily and another son are named in passing notes.
A two-alarm blaze heavily damaged the recently remodeled home of Mrs. Julia Nagy at 881 West River Streetway. Fire started in the basement, likely from an overheated furnace, amid heavy smoke and fire in exterior and interior walls. Residents including Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and Nagy family members were present. a small dog died, a cat was saved. Fire crews from Squad Company No. 1 and Engine Company No. 3 fought the blaze. no damage estimate available and insurance coverage noted for furnishings.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson spoke at a news conference saying the German counter-offensive aims to disrupt American plans and face Russian winter offensives. He noted Allied reinforcement and heavy aerial bombing in winter conditions while praising Eisenhower and allied leadership.
AMHERST. Mattie Ray Driver 5% died at 4:30 a m today at Amherst Hospital. A former Amherst High School commercial subjects teacher, she taught until last Friday. She was born in Berlin Heights and came to Amherst in 1921. She taught at Amherst and Collins before returning to Amherst. The body lies at the Zileh Funeral Home. funeral arrangements are pending.
The 137 city employees slated for a $60 living adjustment bonus will receive Christmas bonuses at an afternoon City Watch party tomorrow. City Auditor Ellsworth Albert said checks are being prepared and Maynor A. RR. Agate may serve as Santa handing them out. Council approved about $8,000 to be distributed at $5 per month worked this year. most employees will get $60.
British Eighth Army captured San Silvestro and San Pietro north west of Faenza after crossing the Lamone river and pushing toward the Senin River. New Zealand troops cleared the east bank of the Senio north of the Rimini Bologna highway, taking about 100 prisoners.
A 1-year-old boy who said he was kill crazy confessed to police that he slashed his five-year-old niece Sara Jane Tyne to death with a butcher knife and left her body. He walked 20 miles from the farm near Ohio village to Princeton where his parents live and told his father at 7 am. The father then brought him to the Princeton sheriff.
Grace M Gault granted divorce from Wade in common pleas court and restored to Salzman. Helen Biro granted divorce from John. Rose Potega divorce suit against Franke dismissed. Leah Dyke dies leaving 17993 estate with Ralph and son Thomas. County pros investigate Battenhouse ditch improvements with bids due Jan 25. Davis v Cleaver and Gethen suit dismissed. Kur land firm to open Detroit office plans. establishing at 625 West Broad Street.
A letter from Navy officer Robert A. Obringer to Mr and Mrs Urban Obringer describes a reunion in England with his brother Pye Francis Obringer. Lt Obringer had been overseas since August 14 and his brother in the engineers corps arrived overseas last month. Both Elyria High School graduates and former Chronicle Telegram carriers express joy at the 30 hour reunion.
Greek authorities arrested former puppet prime minister John Rallis near Halki after an ELAS attack on Avoron prison. Gen Nicholas Plastiras returned to Athens to lead armed forces as a reshuffle touched left wing and right wing leaders. A minor EDES ELAS clash occurred near Janninany with about 20 000 ELAS troops believed nearby. 5 000 reported killed or captured. Apples auctioned at 1000 per acre in England.
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