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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1949
Page
6
Brief item from the Elrria Chronicle Telegram dated April 13 1949 notes local happenings in Ohio. The readable fragment mentions community affairs and civic notices typical of small town reporting.
Dr Andre Tweed of Cleveland was named temporary director of the Lorain County Guidance Center at the board meeting of the Lorain Hygene Associations. He will oversee Monday clinics and Wednesday sessions in Lorain while acting director Mildred Hiceey Ssetis is on leave.
Amherst reports detail Pythian Sisters voting to sponsor a room at Medina Pythian Home and plans for a charity card party with Knights of Pythias. Mental hygiene talks, a mother daughter event, and an eclipse watch are noted along with Lutheran Laymen plans for Valparaiso canvasing and a Kids party. Band, Boy Scouts, and Beta Sigma Phi activities fill a busy community calendar with church picnics and dances also planned.
Members of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association prepared to vote by mail on the proposed Conveyor Belt System linking the Ohio Valley with the Great Lakes. The resolution was deferred at the convention after the resolutions committee reported no recommendation. Two delegates argued the issue on the floor citing potential impact on Pittsburgh steel mills and regional transportation costs.
Belden church trustees Visual Aids Committee and Sunday school committee met at Mr and Mrs Clayton Soor with twenty adults and youth fellowship members Miss Phyll Summers and Allen Soor attended The gathering opened with St John Chapter 29 and prayer by Rev Robert G Chaunce A 15 minute study of a new movie projector followed by more readings and discussion
The Visual Arts committee chose Paradise Valley as the next family movie night selection at the church on Friday May 27. Attendance has risen weekly with a contest offering a small booklet about Sunday school to encourage participation and bring more members to the services.
The Volunteer Firemen met at the fire station on Friday evening. Rowt.ne work was transacted with.
Event details note a stag fish fry at Hunganan Hall with Robert Detze Gust Mathes and Carl Obenour serving refreshments. Baptismal service at morning worship of the Methodist church saw Rev Dale Riggs baptize listed children including Carolyn Lind er and Susan Lind ner of Minneapolis. A St Johns church pageant Pairs Along His Pathway featured Janet Flowers and Marge Brucker with narrator Mrs Clarence Farey. April meeting of the Good Will Workers class is canceled.
The article describes a public character nicknamed Harry the Hermit who mingles with townsfolk, comparing his appearance to Santa Claus and Daniel Boone. He says he tolerates laughter, feeling sorry for those who cannot see he is just the same as everyone else beneath.
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