Lorain County Adventurers Sail to California Gold Fields 1849
Prof. Robert Fletcher recounts the 1849 49 voyage of the barge Eureka from Cleveland to California via the St Lawrence and Atlantic routes. About 70 80 travelers from Cleveland Milan New York Michigan Canada and northern Ohio sought gold and new lives. Notable figures include Milo Bennett Schuyler Strong and Eleazer Abbe. The voyage showcased Lake Erie shipbuilding and early river routes.
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Eureka
Black River
Cleveland
California
U.S
Milo
Bennett
Schuyler
Strong
Eleanor Abbe
Lake Erie
Fletcher
Ashtabula
Grand
Cuyahoga
Huron
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Cape Verde Islands
Rio de Janeiro
Valparaiso
San Francisco
Elyria Lorain County
Presbyterian Church
Round Table Club Elects JM Beck as President
The Round Table Club elected JM Beck as president at a home meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. For the program Mrs. R E Baird reviewed The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith and discussed government subsidy via sales tax to curb inflation and mood, while Mrs. Robert Boylan read from Quiet Yelled Mrs Rabbit by Hilda Cole Espy. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and the group will meet May 6 at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Zealley, RD 2 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Beck
Round Table Chuirmat
R. E. Baird
JJ Kenitech
Galbraith
Robert Boylan
Mrs. Rabbit
Hilda Cole Espy
Ami Mirs
Harold Zealley
Chestnut Ridge Rd
Jefferson Y-Teens Earn Second City Place in Easter Candy
The Jefferson Y-Teens finished second in the city for selling Easter candy. Notable sellers included Joyce and another standout bidder, highlighting strong youth participation.
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Jefferson
Pythian Sisters Ready for Annual Inspection
Elyria unit practices for inspection as Past Chiefs Association plans at 1.0.0.F. Hall. Jean Rasback chairs bake sale for Apr 25 at Savings Deposit Bank. Annual inspection set for May 14 with Grand Chief Florence Goebricher of Conneaut attending. Dinner at Graystone Hotel precedes, Hazel Gibson wins special award. 1,0.L.C.F. Hall hosts next meeting Apr 23.
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Past Chiefs Association
Elyria
Pythian
F. Hall
Osea Higgie
East River St
Jean Rasback
Savings Deposit Bank
Florence Goebricher
Conneaut
Graystone Hotel
Alice Jones
Myrtle Sokol
Hazel Gibson
C.F. Hall
Recent Arrivals Describe Life Abroad in Elyria
Mr and Mrs Robert C Hill Jr describe their Hawaii posting in Pearl Harbor as Navy officers. Their 20 month old Birdie was born in Honolulu while Rebecca Ann was born March 24 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Mr Hill serves as senior planner for the Lorain County Regional Planning Commission. The couple spent much time on Waikiki beaches and attended many parties.
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Robert C
Lorrane) Hill Jr
Hawaii
Bob
U.S. Navy
Pearl Harbor
Rosycheeked Birdie
Rascal
Honolulu
Rebecca Ann
Society
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Hill
Lorain County Regional Planning Commission
Notable figures attend Horizon Home dedication in St Petersburg Florida
Dr Karl Meister escorted by Dr Howard Rusk at Horizon Home opening built for handicapped and chronically ill in Florida Retirement Village. Antiques and more sold by Elyria Woman's Club at Attic Auction. Nearby notes cover funerals and local society events.
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Karl P. Meister
Hamilton Ave
St. Petersburg
Fla
Howard A. Rusk
Horizon Home
James Rosati Sr
Florida
Rusk
New York
Meister
National Commission
Dear Abby letter prompts lunch with divorced coworker
A reader asks if her husband may bring a divorced coworker home for lunch to hear her troubles and receive advice. The column suggests listening and offering guidance while noting boundaries and propriety in friendships with single women.
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Abby
Hin
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Robert Fletcher
Lorain
Duke University Preas
Norwalk
Beebe House
Presbyterian
Fortuna
Cyrus Bassett
Internal Revenue
Lorain County
Prof
Robert S. Fletcher
Round Table Club
JM. Beck
Bob Hill
Birdie
Pythian Sisters Unit
Social Progress Department
Elyria Woman's Club
Arthur Stevel
Middle Ave
Belle Moulton
Lake Avenue
Ben Nickle
South Amherst
Terrence K. Orvis
Bert Orvis
East 15Th St
Kent State University
Guys and Dolls
Akron
Jane Hill
Eaton Township
Robert Davies
East Ave
William Brenner
Ora Walker
Columbia
John Worcester
Fields
Roy Wimpeny
Davies
Gerald W. Gaston
Eastith St
Ohio Late University
Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Honor Dental Society
EDCHS
Lorraine
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
U. S. Navy
Milwaukee
U. S
Dear Abby
van Buren
Martir Ronald Lescher
Timmace Tennant
Kart Michelle
Marij
Tachot
Schilling
Sellen
Evanston
Hamilton St
Mommy
Tot
Ami
Braves
Gloria
Ronald
Fort Hood
Tex
Fort Benning
Italy
France
Sweden
Denmark
Monaco
Liechtenstein
Austria
Switzerland
Germany
China
Crystal
New Britain
Lorain High School
Crystal Beach
Glenn Miller
St. Paul
St. Teresa's
Harris Rd
Sheffield Lake
Harris and Lake Rd
Gloria) Kleister
Kleister
U.S. Army
General Industries Company
Invalid Car Service
Isaly
Cleveland ST
Elyria Soveph
Kaplan
Ethan Allen Catalog
Maple Club
Diam
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