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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1949
Page
3
Elyria Memorial Hospital launches a private mobile beauty service to patients. A pale aqua beauty cart, operated by Gertrude Proudfoot, delivers shampoos, manicures, waves, and makeup at the bedside with no rinse foam shampoo and machineless waves. Treatments are doctor approved and staff supervised.
BRADFORD Conn A war hero his wife and their two infant sons died today in a fire that destroyed their two story frame home The fire began after Charles H Nott 31 and his 20 year old wife went to bed after decorating a Christmas tree for their sons Hudson Malcolm 3 and nine month old Lawrence The Notts were to have celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary An oil burner defect was believed responsible for the blaze which spread so quickly that firemen arrived to find the house ablaze from top to bottom and could not attempt a rescue Nott won the Distinguished Flying Cross a Presidential Citation and other decorations for heroism on five missions in the European theater while a captain in the Air Force
More than 3,000 Ohio reserve Army officers and enlisted men not assigned to regular units will not receive drill pay after January 1. Cuts affect 2,886 officers and 515 enlisted in 214 training units, with many able to retain pay by joining 514 active reserve units. The Cleveland district, covering Cuyahoga Lorain Geauga and Lake counties, includes 350 officers and 16 enlisted.
James Right a 25 year old janitor at the Methodist church said the $600 found in two boxes under the Communion table was his savings. He told the sheriff he had been banking there. A pair of brass knuckles found in one box belonged to a friend he took to keep him out of trouble. Youth fellowship members found the money during a Sunday night meeting.
Radio Moscow announced that 12 Japanese were indicted for planning germ warfare against the Soviet Union in the last war. The charges include partly waging bacteriological warfare and conducting disease experiments on living humans. The broadcast gave no trial venue or timing. Units formed in 1935 and 1936 aimed to prepare bacteriological warfare against the USSR Mongolia and China.
The Chancery Office in Cleveland announces Rev. Fr. Casimir Cudnik, temporarily pastor at Holy Cross parish for four months, is named permanent pastor here. He replaces Rev. Fr. L. W. Budny who retires due to ill health. Fr. Budny resides on Miller Road, Avon Lake. Cudnik has served four years at St. Adelbert's Berea and eleven years at St. Hyacinth Cleveland.
Avon Lake news tells how David Brown, son of Edwin and Mrs Brown, will spend Christmas in a self-built 54 by 30 foot solar house on Oakwood drive. The project, begun after his birth, used weekends and holidays, with Ed Brown working as an air route traffic controller in Cleveland. The home features radiant heat, a wood fire, bright red counters, and built in storage, with Jane, a Detroit native and Ed's wife, helping in weaving and daily chores while watching David.
Police reported multiple traffic violations and liquor related offenses. Herman Brantley of 117 Elbe street faced a $10 fine with costs for a motor violation after an arrest on Chestnut street. Robert Hart of 6 Woodford avenue was fined $20 and costs after a collision on Lake avenue near Rush street. Peter Muzick of 415 Elm street was fined $10 and costs for disorderly conduct following a complaint at Washington avenue. George W. Gessner of Chestnut Ridge road had a $75 fine and six month license suspension for driving while intoxicated after a collision near Safron’s residence on Lake avenue. Orm D. Wolcott of Lorain was jailed for DUI following a West avenue collision. arraignment set for next Friday. Joseph Cerba of Elyria was fined $75 for DUI after a December arrest. Irwin Noss of North Olmsted was fined $10 for letting an unlicensed driver operate his car after a December collision with a 16 year old driver.
Henrietta notes the Grange will meet Monday evening January 2 instead of Tuesday January 3. Charles Cook left Saturday for San Diego to spend the winter with sister Hattie Crawford and niece Vivian. Mage Pete of Genesee, Mich visits old schoolmates during holidays. Mr and Mrs Albert Reusser called on Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hostetler of Wakeman Sunday afternoon.
Death records report the passing of Cloyd Jay DeLaney at St. John's Hospital Cleveland and burial in Johnstown. The notice lists Bessie Trotter as his widow with two daughters Helene and Mrs. Neil McNulty. Other obituaries include Elizabeth King of Elyria, Anna M. Beechum, and Oliver W. Williams of Elyria with service details and survivors, including relatives and burial plans.
State liquor store workers observe Monday as a holiday and the store will be closed that day. Today the store remains open until 7 p m and next week on Wednesday Thursday and Friday hours extend to 9 p m.
Mrs. Lucia DePaoli, 77, died after being struck by a truck in front of her home. She and her son Basil were headed to visit her daughter in Philadelphia when the incident occurred. The driver was Emil Borko of Powhatan Point, Ohio.
James Whitfield, 35, of 321 North street, received a suspended three month county jail term on condition of supporting his four children after a non support arraignment by Amy Whitfield. A Buckeye Pipe line Co. suit for 166 dollars from a 1947 collision at Routes 82 and 76 was settled and dismissed. Warren A. Miller’s divorce suit against Edith was dismissed. Michael Miglets, 36, of Elyria, was fined 75 dollars and costs after arraignment on a driving while intoxicated charge following arrest at Route 113 and West Ridge road.
Residents of the Lorain County Home received gifts from St. Mary’s Church Altar and Rosary Society for the eleventh consecutive year. Mrs. Percy Craine chairs the effort with help from Lawrence Collier, superintendent, and matron. The group delivered presents after visiting hospital and dining rooms and also decorated the chapel for Christmas Mass with a crib, tree, and poinsettias.
Police report several minor crashes yesterday across the city. Zoltan Tynatz reported damage to his parked car on Seventh street near East avenue. Oren Pigman's car collided with Bert Wise on Middle avenue at 17th street. Howard N. Smith and Harry Beiter collided on Abbe road as Beiter turned into a drive. Donna Bailey's car skidded on ice and hit a parked El A Co. truck at 323 East avenue.
The Cleveland homegrowers market listing shows apples including Jonathan and Delicious varieties with prices from 1.25 to 2.25, beets in 24 quart baskets, Danish cabbage, carrots in 15 quart baskets, onions in 50 pound sacks, mushrooms per pint, potatoes in 100 pound sacks, squash acorn, and other produce like tomatoes hothouse and watercress. Prices range modestly for each item, with several quality tiers noted.
Veterans needing farm loans can now seek help from the Farmers Home Administration when conventional lenders are unavailable. FHA offers Farm Ownership loans at 4 percent for up to 40 years, Farm Housing loans at 4 percent for 33 years, and Farm Operating loans at 5 percent for up to five years, with the Lorain County office in the Norwalk Post Office building.
LaGrange The LaGrange Lions club hosted its annual Christmas party for the children of members at LaGrange High School Tuesday evening. Clare Riley performed magic acts with his wife assisting before Santa Claus arrived to light the tree and distribute gifts. Children enjoyed ice cream wafers chocolate milk and candy.
Elyria Rotary club members will entertain their children at the traditional Christmas party next Tuesday at noon during the regular weekly meeting at the Y.M.C.A. There will be presents for children up to 12 years old and entertainment for all. Wives are invited to attend with husbands and children or may come with their children if their husbands cannot attend.
Everett E. Boyd aged 33 of Shadyside, C were decapitated yesterday when the car they rode in overturned and pinned him to a wire guard rail. Driver Ernest Defelice, 28, escaped with minor injuries and was held for court on a manslaughter charge with $2000 bail.
ATHENS Ga John FE Drewry 47 dean of the University of Georgia journalism school was pronounced in good condition after two bullet wounds inflicted by his divorced wife Miriam Thurmond 28 who was shot three times and also wounded The injured secretary described as a former secretary was questioned as doctors permitted Kathleen Merry Drewry was arrested on open charges after the shooting
Lorain physician Dr Samuel Vincent Burley age 75 a renowned eye ear nose and throat specialist died at his home after more than fifty years in practice He served as Lorain County Medical Association president and on the Lorain School Board from 1931 to 1947 He came from Southern Ohio and leaves widow Pauline son David daughter Mrs George Roth and sister Ada in Crooksville Services will be held at J Ford Thompson funeral home at 2 p.m Tuesday.
A bulletin to Elyria veterans office states that any NSLI overpayments to the Veterans Administration as of October 15 1949 will be deducted from National Service Life Insurance dividend checks issued to veterans in early 1950. Deductions apply regardless of prior VA repayment arrangements. After payments, adjustment checks will go to those owed for over deductions.
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