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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1948
Page
1
Twelve castaway American fliers were rescued by a U.S. Air Force transport plane on the Greenland ice cap. A twin-engine C-47 Sweeper landed on the 7,700 foot plateau to pick up the stranded men and flew 270 miles back to the Greenland base. All 12 were reported in good physical condition.
President Truman sparked questions by stating that some Russian leaders are eager for an understanding with the United States. Press secretary Ross clarified the remark and noted Truman does not plan to name leaders. The President also praised the Russian people and said he aims to work for peace during his next term.
Cloudy today with late night showers and milder afternoon. Low around 32 tonight, high near 45 on Wednesday, New Year’s Eve jamboree at The Supper Club features the Sophisticates with Doug Gotro on piano. Tickets $200 per couple, reservations via phone 55-233.
James B. Seward, longtime president of the Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company, will retire at the annual meeting on January 20. He will remain on the board as a director and has served the bank since 1901 after a prior career in groceries and local business. Seward has been active in civic and Democratic circles in Eliva and has held local election roles for decades.
Four Elyria area families await the arrival of four World War II servicemen bodies. They are among 38 brought home from Europe aboard the transport Barley Haerfbaum. Names include PFC Paul Peter Bannick and SGT Abe A Becker. Details note overseas service, prior ties to local schools, and honors awarded.
Elvira Youth Center will sponsor an open house on New Year’s Day to launch an intensive membership drive. Center Director Miss Eleanor Clark reports 300 plus high school students were members last summer. fees reduced to 30 cents and memberships bought now last through September. Homecoming for former members and current students will feature dancing, ping pong, table games and refreshments.
Advertisement for Deciz NC Chrys ler Plymouth at 728 W Broad promoting guaranteed auto service. Limited readable text with garbled brand and location details.
Robert D. Oldfield of Western Automatic Screw Company announces a $22,960 subscription to the Elyria Memorial Hospital campaign as the drive nears its $250000 goal. The gift funds a new wing facility including patient rooms sunrooms and a medical library. Industrial firms Bendix Westinghouse Olsen and General Industries have previously given to the drive.
Coast Guard cutter Cherokee rescued 18 seamen from the shattered Argentine tanker off the North Carolina coast. Five crewmen from the Agassiz helped pull two Argentine sailors from the drifting stern as the tow resumed toward Baltimore. Capitan and 16 crewmen were later taken from the bow section and the two ships coordinated an all night search before transfers to the Cherokee.
Elyria firemen battled the Grant Company store blaze early today, the costliest fire of 1946 with losses tentatively placed between 150 000 and 260 000. The event signals a record year for the citys paid fire department, with 1948 expected to exceed 200 000 in losses for the first time since 1906. The prior record was 1943s 163 053 37 led by the Gillison Manufacturing Co fire at 130 000.
A Oberlin collision and ensuing injuries claim a student. coroner details list fractures and punctured lung. The deceased is identified as a local youth born 1924, with a sister named in the notice. Scout meeting at Huntarian Reformed Church announced, focusing on first aid studies and Eagle Stamp drive.
Hundreds of residents lined Broad and Depot streets as firefighters battled the W. T. Giant Company store blaze. Discovered after 1 am, the crowd thinned as flames grew later, with people recalling smoky early stages and dramatic flare ups despite cold weather.
Fire at the W. T. Grant Company store early today triggered a general alarm, injuring Fireman Orta A. Lysaght who previously suffered injuries in February during a plant blaze. He received care at Elsha Alem Hospital and Grace Hospital in Cleveland.
A Dover mother and her 18 month old son perished when their home caught fire after the mother reportedly poured petrol. Neighbors said the blaze started in the kitchen and quickly spread to the rest of the house. In Cambridge Mrs Rebecca Arc Peters 87 burned to death when her nightgown caught fire from a coal stove at her daughter’s home.
A major blaze destroyed the W. T. Grant Company department store at 321 Broad Street in Elyria early today. Fire chief estimated losses between 150000 and 200000 with merchandise valued at 30000. five firefighters injured from an explosion, one hospitalized with burns, and the blaze traced to the basement.
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