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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1945
Page
1
Exchange Telegraph reports American and British spearheads entered Berlin at 11 30 am. Main American force about 16 000 men advancing toward the city, expected to move in tonight. British troops to follow, according to Edward Connolly.
James F Ruires took the oath as Secretary of State before a crowded White House ceremony moved outside to the rose garden. He pledged to uphold basic foreign policy principles as he joins President Truman for the Big Three talks, urging all in the department to serve at their posts and stressing peace requires more than diplomacy. Reports note Allied air actions against Japan, including refinery strikes and blockades, with Navy activity near Kyushu and Okinawa. Olives fetch higher prices in Spain, with top-quality queen olives rising from $11 to $19 per fanega.
Police investigate a string of break ins along 12th and 13th streets as eight garages are ransacked. Cars were entered, wires, wheels, and gasoline stolen along with ration stamps and miscellaneous items worth hundreds. Notable losses include tire and wheel assemblies from two vehicles, and a bakery coffer maker and other items from a residence garage. Several garages showed signs of entry but reported no missing items.
Charles Peabody, 110k Lake Ave, will be arraigned Thursday in police court on a charge of driving while intoxicated after his truck struck a street sign at Lake Avenue and Elton Street. Police Chief J. Stake reports the 5:14 p.m. incident and arrest.
Birmingham residents hosted a postwar agriculture discussion at the Tittinwho home with 17 guests, while Bible Class met with 20 attendees at the Coultrip home. The Snappy Cookers club met at the Birmingham school building with 13 members present, and Robert Amnsteller underwent an appendectomy at Allan Hospital in Oberlin Wednesday evening.
Acme Grange meeting on Tuesday evening at 8:40. Martin will talk and show pictures of the wet area. program hosted by Triesday. Event details include location at Tete Hall and notes of current services and activities in the community.
Charles H Clipson 82 of Berlin Heights died at a Vermilion nursing home after a three year illness. Survived by two sons Addi of Vermilion and Raymond of Delaware, seven grandchildren. funeral July 3 at Hinman Funeral Home. Burial Riverside Cemetery. Also included are obituaries for Hamlin Nelson and Darsh Post with funeral details and survivors. POW reunion notes for Lt. Powell and Lt. Reese with family updates.
A jumble of social and community items notes Mrs Sam Jackson and children visiting New London for a baby shower hosted by Mrs. Richard’s sister in Lawren Hurnett’s home. Other entries mention fishing trips, a Batier Family reunion at Hourteton, and various residents attending events and gatherings in nearby towns.
Republican leaders gather in Chicago as Brownell outlines party strategy. He cites New Deal mismanagement of funds and a San Francisco charter move, predicting Republican gains in the Midwest while opposing Truman administration policy.
Alto K. Misenta, Elyria attorney, named by township trustees to fill the late H. C. Cummings vacancy, announced he has his commission from the secretary of state and governor and will be sworn in today by County Clerk H. E. Agate. The state auditing department will inspect the office next Monday before he assumes duties. Misenta noted the first couple married will do so gratis for experience, with Justices C. Lord assisting. Constable duties will be shared between Arthur Neidling and Hassel Moran.
City council discussed two zoning petitions from Williamson and Davis to reclassify areas near Cleveland street and Lake avenue for commercial use. Hearings will precede action. council approved a West River Street rezoning to commercial and moved to authorize parking meters on Broad Street pending final readings.
In a series of court notices Joel Buchanan of South Amherst seeks divorce from Flora on grounds of neglect and cruelty, married since 1915 with several children. Dora Bailey of Lorain sues for divorce from Charles af. D. 2 Amherst, married in 1943 with one child. Verneal A. Gahagan of Princeton Avenue files for divorce from Wide on neglect. Gitrade Alflen of Ridgeville, died May 26, probate lists estate at 20 758 dollars with trust provisions for sister and nieces. Susan Mura of Lorain seeks divorce from Michael for neglect and cruelty, married in 1930 with four children. County commissioners plan to buy a 1942 Nash sedan for the sheriff’s department from Jarry Brown at 1450 dollars, used as a demonstrator.
Police requested help to locate Pauw E Piebig a German prisoner released from Camp Sheridan who disappeared after a June 27 call to his wife Pauline from Toledo. His father-in-law Mgr. Martin reported the fugitive was on furlough and has not been seen since.
West avenues and Court streets and Middle avenue between Broad and Second streets. The ordinance is sent to committee at Safety Committee Chair Henry Ault request for changes before third reading. Council to meet as a committee of the whole next Monday evening to consider changes. Mayor AL Agate announced Rod Fitch to the sinking fund trustees board to fill the unexpired term ending December 31. Also approved a sale and contracts amending the trail of light at Cleveland street and Abbe, Brookdale cemetery receipts for the first quarter ending June 30 totaling 1240. Police court receipts for the month total 2.24 in fines 277 in vengeance and 175 in parking fees. Council adjourned until July 34 to prepare the city budget for July first.
Elyria Savings and Trust Co. secretary WooH Gaston was appointed finance chairman and treasurer of the Elyria Salvage Committee to fill the vacancy caused by A. J. Robinson’s death. The committee, led by W. L. Walsh and others, now holds about $2,000 from salvage sales after several civic contributions.
Lorain County Senior 4 H Club members met to plan events including a beach party set for July 22. In charge commitments were made by Marion Rigas Harriett Murray Joy Sousha Marion Karttle and Malecota Fant. The club served refreshments at the Draft Horse Association picnic in Wellington. Mr and Mrs Melvin Kolbe of Amherst will host the next meeting on July 1.
LaPorte Methodist Church Friendship Comrade class hosts at East Avenue home. Mrs. Earl Brown presides as reports by secretary treasurer Myron Saussler are given. Mrs. Gorham named Assistant sunshing chair to fill Holcomb’s term. farewell gift to Mrs. Holcomb. Prizes awarded to several members. next meeting will be a family picnic July 26 at Oberlin Roadside Park. Snappy Sewers group held a Friday meeting with routine reports. Miss Shields to speak, apron making demonstrated, recreational hour held.
A jumble of local names, gatherings, and events is recorded. Mentions Alexander Anderson and Hissel Anderson among residents visiting Peabody Harbor, plus a skating party at Beres and a 4-H meeting with activity details and refreshments.
Wheat harvesting begins in the bread basket with immense yields indicated across the region. Growers report early combines and estimates of over 30 bushels per acre, with Garden City area expected to thresh record highs and neighboring counties projected to exceed 300000 bushels.
Oberlin reports Freshman Week underway as the Shannon couple relocates to Keep Cottage for duties as hosts and mentors to seventy freshmen. Also notes visits by Set Drew, a son of a former health officer, plus Oberlin branch A A USW planning next year and a new year book. locals and guests update travel and employment moves across Oberlin.
Market summaries show varied prices for produce and livestock. Fresh fruit baskets, greens, mushrooms, and tomatoes feature with notes on exact basket sizes and price ranges. Livestock prices list hogs, cattle, calves, and lambs with per hundredweight figures and market activity described as active and steady.
State Auditor Joseph Ferguson released figures showing Lorain County gets 52111 of a nine million one hundred five thousand nine hundred fifty two dollar auto license distribution. Lorain city receives 9100 and Elyria 7375 as shares.
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