Tortuga and Haiti stamp tale of pirates and politics
A fragmentary look at Tortuga and Haiti describes the island’s pirate past, its role in Western Hemisphere exploration, and the use of a 20 centimes stamp portraying a pirate ship. It notes Haiti’s French colonial history, 1804 independence, a 1915 US occupation ending 1954, and ongoing political turmoil with multiple presidents before 1950s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemi- Island
Haiti
Spain
France
England
Tortuga
Americas
United States
Whisky Tycoon Builds Bank and Loafing Office in Wellington
In 1870 William Rininger, then among Lorain County’s wealthiest men, used his funds to buy whisky barrels before a new tax. He opened a three story dry goods building on Public Square, built Rininger’s Hall for entertainments, clashed with tax assessor Rollin Horr over valuation, and briefly promoted a private bank with Democratic promoters that never launched. He later focused on dry goods, lived behind a desk, and issued one full page advertisement before his 1901 death at 78.
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William Rininger
Lorain County
New York City
Rininger
Wellington
Public Square
North Main St
Moses Franks
Rininger's
Winfield S. Franks
Jay Wooley
Bentley Vischer
Mortimer Wadsworth
Black Joe
Prince Charles
East Main
Barker Sts
Rollin A. Horr
Barker
Brown &J
First National Bank
Horr
Veterans of Foreign Wars
David L. Wadsworth
Wellington Enterprise
Attica
Workshop Focused Square Dance Plan At Berea Fairgrounds
A detailed discussion outlines workshops as tools to improve proficiency in square dancing. It notes midweek sessions at Berea and nearby centers, schedules for Estabrook Recreation Center and Elyria, and emphasizes careful planning, privacy, and tailoring to dancer levels to boost attendance and reduce walk-throughs.
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Estabrook Recreation Center
Fulton Pkwy
Pavlik
Hilliard
Elyria
Jabbusch
Lechner School
Berea
The
Harts
Work- Recreation Center
Wadsworth, & Shop
Frank Mayerske
Heights
Anotcher
United Polish
Lorain
George Jabbusch
Fairwood Squares
Ivacy
Civil Service Commission
Overlook Squares Club
Ler
Obedience Classes Start for Lorain County Kennel Club
Lorain County Kennel Club offers obedience classes starting May 2 at 7 30 p m on Ely School grounds Gulf Rd and Ohio St each Tuesday for 10 weeks Rain postponement possible Trainers Lou Geraghty and Fred Diebold bring years of experience Special rate for two dogs First class includes registration Members will assist with confirmation training After regular classes dog show training available for entry into a puppy match at Wellington Fair Grounds June 4 Owners Harold and Hilda Diedrick Also notes on recent dog show wins and upcoming Toledo Kennel Club show with 1000 trophies and 115 breeds
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Lorain County Kennel Club
Ely
Gulf Rd
Ohio St
Wellington Fair Grounds
Dune 4
Harold
Hilda Diedrick
K.D
Oberlin
Winsomer Space Angel
Chicago
Ditto
Eddie
Patty Anne
Toledo
Civic Auditorium
Canada
Pifiemate
Watson J. Hoos
Castle-on-Hudsons
New York
Foley
Stamp Savers Study Shows Younger Graduates Save More
A UPI report notes trading stamps appeal to younger graduates more than those with elementary education. The survey links obedience class activities to stamp saving patterns, with emphasis on eligibility for registration. Local Lorain County dog show notes Harrington's Peter Von Gered as a five point winner.
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New York
UPI
Cleveland
Lorain County
Harrington
Peter von Gered
Girl Scouts Plan Rose Garden in Ely Park This Spring
The Girl Scouts of Cleveland prepared to plant 36 golden yellow floribunda roses in Ely Park, with space allotted by the planning commission near the park’s northern edge. Delayed by supplier issues, the garden will now bloom next spring, bringing color to the area and honoring fifty years of Girl Scout history.
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Maglorie Wos
Francis Duvelier
Girl Scouts of
Cleveland
Ely Park
Girls Scouts of
Americ Yea
United States
Cary
GSA
Focal
Mts
Ian
Planning Commission
Garden Club
Black River
Stover Black River
Life Begins At 40 Dreams Revised In Later Years
An advice column notes many people modify their dreams with age. A reader laments a small living space while others encourage gratitude for health and companionship. The reply cautions against overvaluing youth, urging appreciation of present life and stability over idealized goals.
All-Star Councilmen Debate In Idle Moment
A writer recalls a local debate over creating an all-star team of ward and at-large councilmen. He notes the impracticality and partisan backlash, argues dedication may matter more than degrees, and concludes no council all-stars will be nominated.
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Farnsons
Tortuga
Treasure Bay
Haiti
Sx Ward
Atwaa
Best” Council
All - Star Council
California recruiting plan drains Southern teachers
The Southern Regional Education Board warns that California pulls Southern teachers with higher pay and brochures highlighting sun and year round schooling. California averages about 6 900 annually, Florida 5 050, Georgia 4 2M, while many Southern salaries lag. Recruiters visit schools promising sunshine, small class sizes, and other perks, drawing top teachers westward as districts fear losing their best staff.
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Southern Regional Education Board
California
Florida
Georgia
North Dakota
San Bernardino
Maine
Kansas
Horace Greeley
Seven Card Finesse Confounds South in Contract Bridge Play
South faced a tough three no trump course after West forced a spade lead. A club ruff in dummy and careful plan switching can secure twelve tricks even when East shows the queen of spades. Declarer must resist habitual wins and adapt to the sudden distribution change to avoid a down one.
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South
East
West
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Platti
Jack Elton
Pathways of the Pioneers
Lorain County Historical Society
Robert L. Walden
Squarin
Permediate
Berea Fairgrounds
Robnie Schneider
By Jim Ketchum
West Carlisle School
LaGrange
Lloyd Litman
Rosemere
Jaywalkers
Hopkins Airport
Norton Center High School
Selmer Hoviland
Westerly
Bay Village
Belles & Beaux
Albion
North Royalton
Sullinger
Avon Isle
Biltz
Buckeye
Mildred Amato
Lou Geraghty
Fred Diebold
By Dorothy Funk
By Robert Peterson
Joe Cowden
Woodring
Paul Woodring
By B. Jay Becker
South West North East
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