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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1944
Page
7
Elyria Chronicle reports wounded and missing service members from Elyria area in France and abroad. PFC Earl M. Osborne slight wounds December 12. Sgt Wesley Rankin wounded November 29 recovering. Albert Earl Boone listed as missing in action. families in Elyria and nearby towns informed by telegrams and letters.
Cloudy and not quite lucid writes weather notes about freezing drizzle to night, Sunday occasional rain and light warmth, snow flurries and colder Sunday night, Monday much colder with snow flurries in the northeast portion.
The region faces a third straight week of travel halts as snow and freezing rain return. Airlines cancel flights for a second day. buses run late or are canceled due to ice encrusted highways. Local roads remain hazardous yet passable as crews clear them. temperatures from 17 to 35 degrees above zero.
Avon resident Glen Orson on 30 days leave from overseas Navy duty reports a lost billfold with birth papers identification papers return home papers and nearly $300. He asks the finder to contact the sheriff’s office or Deputy Sheriff Albert McWilliam. the tale ends with a fragment about a fatal burn incident in Portsmouth and Valentines ads at Elyria Stationers.
City Council adjusts transfers to balance the 1945 books. General tax revenue fell $4,200 from prior year as delinquent collections dropped. Transfers include $18,000 to street lighting, $3,100 to police and fire equipment, and $84,000 from water works to capital projects. Whether raises or cost of living adjustments occur depends on sales tax receipts and overall revenue. Licenses note dog tags on Main Street office through January 20, 1945.
Reports say a 50 ship American convoy neared Mindoro with Japan claiming ships sunk and a push to reinforce the Mindoro beachhead. Japanese air forces pressed strikes Thursday and Friday, sinking transports and wounding vessels as MacArthur’s plans remained undisclosed.
A former New York Central employee, Timiafard, was found dead yesterday in his apartment at 408 Tenth Street by a friend. Coroner verday reported the death and a funeral is planned, with arrangements already made last summer. The deceased, born on the Isle of Wight, leaves a son and five grandchildren. The Chronicle-Telegram will publish next on Tuesday, January 2.
Mr and Mrs Ludolf Kroeger of Amherst receive word their son Ludolf Kreeger Jr has earned the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds suffered in action in Germany on November 17. He is reported in a French hospital with injuries described as shrapnel wounds. Also reported is a serious fire in Ashtabula destroying five businesses. investigators cite a defective heating device as the likely cause. Fire brigades from five companies fought the blaze. Valentines now available at Elyria stationers Ady.
Russians breach the Hron river barrier and push toward Bratialavi and Vientatay as German and Austrian defenses fight to hold the Danube line near Vienna. Allied and Soviet forces reinforce, with heavy casualties reported in a two day battle that expanded the front north toward the British Plain.
Sheriff Carl R. Finegan announces three "whoopee squads" on duty tonight for New Year’s, to patrol highways for intoxicated drivers. Tavern operators in rural areas are asked to call the department if patrons become intoxicated and attempt to drive. Those caught driving drunk will be arrested and prosecuted.
Sherriff Cath R. Finegan announced that starting next month his department will patrol streets to identify cars driven with only one headlight. He noted headlights are available for replacement and violators will be detained and booked.
A salvage committee in Elyria approved a $10 portion of funds for Gates Hospital for crippled children, sourced from salvage material proceeds. The donation was made from money removed from a sale of salvage materials in Elgin, with details in the auction paper.
A United Press survey shows Elyria Industries will vary in New Year operations as plants assess inventory needs. Some will run to meet production schedules while others stay open for critical war material output. State offices close for three days with legislators meeting January first. Schools reopen Tuesday after holidays. Community notices praise wartime effort and extend New Year greetings from local merchants.
Allied forces steadily tightened pressure on the German salient in Belgium as American First and Third Armies expanded fronts from 35 to 45 miles and pushed a six mile advance at the base of the pocket. Patton’s spearheads probed toward Hastogne and Compagne as Hodges moved into the Graideshil area, threatening the northern flank. Berlin also reported mounting pressure with fresh divisions joining the attack.
Receipts for 1944 total $12,005.06 reported by clerk Mrs. Pearl Cautlo. Fines, parking tickets, license sales and related items composed the income. The latter half of the year was strongest, with July topping at 1501. This month’s receipts reached 1073.
The January collection of waste paper in Elyria Township outside Elyria will be on Sunday January 7. The committee urges residents to save all Christmastime wrapping and all other paper for the collection and hopes for a large turnout.
A Milwaukee businessman decides to sell his home using a classified ad in the Milwaukee Sentinel. He provides a contact number and notes a coincidence with a partner left at the office. The piece highlights how neighbors often buy items they no longer need through classifieds.
Farmers report brutal dam help shortage while Lorain and Elyria counties exceed their Fifth War Loan Drive. A Elyria Economic Development Committee forms with H. Rea Selby as chair. County commissioners cut 1.91 million for a new county courthouse and other projects. Pic. James M. Minch, 20, fatally injured cleaning a rifle at home. U. S. Automatic Company earns Army-Navy E for excellence. Fifty-eight National Guard infantry sworn in. Lorain fair draws thousands after rain delays. Various local officials change posts, teachers retire, and bonds face opposition. German surrender plans, V Day activities, and postwar relief efforts noted.
Second Half of 1944 National War Fund budget set at 110950 dollars. Pluugler viij.iny awarded go ostardor Army Navy E flag. Local obits include John Goyber 70 of Bhelfield Lake Sampey died in watrate ace aiden. Willamy Dengate 53 associated with a clothing business died after a long illness. Gyr Maply 47 Elyria attorney died suddenly. Herbert Daniels 65 Lorain County Savings treasurer died. J Dawson Taggart Navy inspector died suddenly. City council approved curfew ordinance revision. George Thompson elected Veterans Service Committee chair. Bendix-Westinghouse Auto manufacturer donated high school equipment. Elyria High School gained equipment. Lorain County Board of Elections staffing changes noted.
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