Niagara Falls to Grand Rapids Flight Log in 1940s Style
Grand Rapids reports a smooth New York to Detroit flight with a scenic Buffalo stop and Niagara Falls visible from above. The author notes the Rowe hotel quiet floor for guests, laments late night horn honking by drivers and buses, and jokes about air travel comforts and city noise.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
New York
Detroit
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Driscoll
Aurey Strohpaul
Lansing
Michigan
Newark
the McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Senseless Honking Sparks New York City Observations
A 1940 column recounts travel woes from New York to Detroit amid dense fog and crowded flights. It notes the Ladies Literary Club, local clubs, and community events, including weddings, merited students, and April church activities.
Avon Seventh and Eighth Grade Party Planned
Avon school announces a mixed sixth through eighth grade party at the school on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students will attend both the morning and afternoon sessions.
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Avon
Lorain County Teachers Plan La Grange Meeting
Several teachers plan to attend the Lorain County Teachers Association meeting at La Grange on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. The notice urges member participation and outlines the date, time, and location for the planned gathering.
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Lorain County Teachers Association
la Grange
Ladies Sewing Circle Plans Midweek Church School Meeting
The Ladies Sewing Circle of Holy Trinity church will meet at the school Wednesday for 1 o'clock dinner. This party will be the last get together for the season after their
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W. E. Blake
Mansfield
Davion
Columbus
Grove
Arcadia
Evelyn Smith
Delta
Kappa Gamma
Ladies Sewing Circle
Holy Trinity Church
La Grange Honors Newlyweds Mary Ann Godridge Event
Mrs Mary Ann Godridge hosted a gathering at her La Grange home to honor members of the graduating class of 1938 and their friends. The social event showcased community ties and celebratory spirit among locals.
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John Holcomb, Jr
Buico
Joseph Pickworth
Harry Stearns
LA Grange
Mary Ann Godridge
Elyria Library Seeks New Name for Children’s Department
The Elyria Library plans to rename the children’s department as it expands services to older youth. Fifth to ninth graders in Elyria schools will submit name suggestions, with a judging committee selecting finalists for student votes. A wrought iron sign will display the chosen title after final selection.
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Elyria Library Children’s Department
Elyria
Children’s Department
Edna Moore
Inter 10
Moore
Ayen and Garford School
Linda Cuvler
Government to establish new depot at Bates Field area
Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring announces a government project depositing 368,996 in checks for land parcels taken for the depot. Bates Field and the municipal airport are included amid plans for a six month airport use, with a spring start for construction. Col. George S Warren, the commanding officer, has set up residence as about 700 civilians and 200 soldiers will staff the depot once finished.
Mobile to Have Army Air Base
Mobile Alabama reports federal condemnation actions to acquire 1196.48 acres for a new Army Air Base site. The government has started construction employment plans to hire more than 1,000 workers as part of the project and has filed condemnation in federal court.
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Mobile
Army Air Base
Ala
Air depot set to provide orship under takings declaration
A 33,000,000 air depot site is to be provided under a formal declaration of takings. Details describe the acquisition process and the intended use of the facility for air operations and supporting infrastructure.
Tipsy Cyclist Fined in Mobile Police Court
Willie Moseley, a Mobile man, was fined $3 in city police court for riding a bicycle while drunk.
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Mobile
Ala
Willie Moseley
Sould Henry VII Have Had Stomach Ulcer Pains
History hints Henry VII might have suffered stomach pains contrasts Henry VIII eating wrath. Uoga Tablets advertised as relief for ulcer indigestion gas heartburn and bloat. A 25¢ box promises refund if not helpful and claims availability at drug stores.
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Henry VII
Henry VIII
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