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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1941
Page
6
A Christmas program titled The Right of the World will be presented Wednesday at 6:30 PM at St John's Lutheran church. Students of St John's Day School and Sunday School, directed by P M Behrodter, will participate with Mrs Schroeter at the organ.
The council approved resolutions designating Safety Service Director I. D. Faxon to enter contracts with Carlisle and Elytin townships for fire protection at $250 per month per township. Councilmembers Nelson and Ault voted against, noting legality concerns since terms extend beyond the current council. Existing township costs rise from $100 per call, with Carlisle township this year totaling about $1,200 and Blyine township reporting ten fires totaling $1,000 since April 1, 1941.
Brigadier L. K. Lawson commander of Canadian units at Hong Kong was killed in action, with Canadian casualties described as very heavy. Col. Pat Henn was also reported killed by shell fire as Canadian positions faced constant Japanese attack and two counter-attacks failed to progress.
Federal investigators examined a small parachute two batteries and a light ball found on the Russell Bishop farm west of Wanatta Licking county Ohio. The items were reported Saturday by Bishop to Licking County officers who turned them over to the FBI.
Elaine Maxwell bride elect hosted a Christmas party at 5 Main Street with two hostess daughters. Notable attendees included Mrs Maxwell and Mrs Hall. Amherst Garden Club elected officers with plans for winter meetings and a January gathering. St Joseph church to feature special Christmas services with choirs and carols at midnight mass.
Pupils of the primary department entertained teachers at a Monday afternoon Christmas party in the church parlors. A decorated tree, candied treats, and a light luncheon for 40 attendees highlighted the event.
Members gathered Monday at M Elmer Gall home for a Christmas party with a brief business meeting led by president Mrs. E. Foster. Reminiscences, honors for M Far Sweet and Mrs. Min Beueher, a gift exchange, and a luncheon followed. next meeting date to be announced.
The Eagle home hosts the annual dance on January 16 with committee members Gilliamy Edwards Chainman Braet hover evens Raymore Kane Milton Nabukuweki and others. Hospital discharges include Alfred Bardus and baby girl Amherst Mirth To Mt and Mrs Charles Wilson Amherst a baby boy Monday morning.
Fairfield selects listed men at Patterson Meat Station for Christmas furlough, planning a feast with turkey, rice, cranberries, Waldorf salad, pumpkin pie, olives, celery hearts, ice cream, fruit and cigars. Strong names and details appear garbled but indicate a community holiday meal for service members.
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