Stamp designs spark debate among philatelists and collectors
A 1959 commemorative stamp discussion highlights varied opinions on design quality. The best is the U.S. Flag stamp released July 4 in Auburn New York, followed by the Seaway marking the St. Lawrence opening. The least favored include the Dr Ephraim McDowell and the Dental and Balloon stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Auburn
N.Y
Seaway
St. Lawrence Seaway
Canada
United States
Ephriam McDowell
Charlottesville
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Monticello
Stamp Advisory Committee
Post Office Department
Thomas
Picturesque Elyria 1903 booklet recalls its growing downtown
The Chatter Box reflects on a Lorain County Historical Society finds of a 1903 Elyria booklet. It highlights once bustling stores and firms, nine churches now expanded to over fifty religious bodies, and landmarks like the Elyria Stone Co. quarry and the Lorain County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Robinson and Hancock
Daniel Freese and Sons
Mren’s Clothiers
Summers and ‘Son
Bins Book
Engign and Wilkins
Henry J. Eady
Harry H. Smith
Biggs and
Everard
D. Lewis and Co
John Lersch
Elyria
Second Congregational
Lake Ave
East River Rd
Elyria City
Lake Ave. Congregational
Lodi St
Elyria Stone Co
Foreign language study gains ground in lower grades
James Bryant Conant advocates a modern language approach taught by listening and speaking rather than translation. The American method promoted by the Modern Language Association aims to start language learning around age 14, boosting speaking ability and vocabulary rather than memorizing grammar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
James Bryant Conant
United States
Modern Language Association
France
Assum
Remembering Names and Language Education Reflections
A pamphlet urges better name recall with examples of misnaming people and playful anecdotes. It notes teachers discuss starting foreign language education in grade three or seven, arguing earlier study aids pronunciation and interest, with television-assisted instruction as a solution.
Elyrian to Attend State Safety Parley in Columbus
Robert J. McWilliams chief ceramic engineer at Pfaudler-Per mutit Elyria will take part in the 8th All Ohio Safety Congress and Exhibit in Columbus The Neil House hosts the event Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday sponsored by the Division of Safety and Hygiene of the Industrial Commission of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. McWilliams
Pfaudler-Permutit, Inc
Elyria
Columbus
Neil House
Division of Safety and Hygiene
The
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Hoedowners Plan Busy Summer in Elyria Square Dances
The Holly Hoedowners, an Elyria YWCA sponsored square dance club, announce three outdoor summer dances at Ridgeview Shopping Center on June 18 July 16 and August 20 with Ralph Pavlik calling and guests from Akron Lorain Canton Cleveland. A rain plan offers a hall. Tickets are five dollars per couple for each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Hoedowners
Ridgeview Shopping Center
U.S. Rt. 20
Elyria Club
Ralph Pavlik
Strongsville
Pavlik
George Jabbusch
Lorain
Katy McKenzie
Akron
Kenny Barclay
Canton
Jabbusch
Lloyd Litman
Cleveland
In The Cards Hoyle Answers Card Game Questions
A compilation of card game clarifications covers Euchre timing for going alone, Klondike stock recycles, and Blackjack splitting pays. It notes a player may decide to go alone before any opening lead, stock in Klondike turns only once, and a split pair forming two 21s pays double on each hand with the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G
Klondike
Canfield
Swath of headlines and tall tales from the week
A jittery montage of sensational tales spans the week from Pulaski Virginia hostage drama to Beverly Radland linked to Errol Flynn. The piece riffs on front-page obsession with youths, crime, and celebrity while musing about swashbuckling slang and media deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Radland
Errol Flynn
Points for Parents by Edyth Thomas Wallace
A mother advises a child on fairness and sharing during play with a cousin and a horse. She sets turn-taking rules and consequences to ensure respectful sharing while allowing the cousin to ride. The scene reflects practical parenting guidance in a domestic setting.
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Jim
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South America
Europe
Caylor Stamp Club
Citizens Federal Lav. & Loan
East Oviatt Rd
Bay Village
Jean Ulen
West Tech High School
By Dorothy Funk
Dorothy
Woodring
Paul Woodring
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Howdy
Pew
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George Baker
Typewriter
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al Charnes
Carnes
Ourself
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Mr. Tarnish
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Cowdens
Virginia
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Penelope
Sylvia
Mr. Black
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Mr. Gray
C/T
Russ Davies
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Cy Butler
John Hanlon
Alliance Review
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Janice Mason
Carl Scott
Lyle
Helen Scott
Marjorie Anderson
J.C. Linville
Carolyn Meiriams
Hubby Bob
Tom Raner
Dale Kellogg
Conant
Jeanne Knittle
R.D
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Lake Erie
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Don Moore
Elyrian
Buzis
Obio
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Chronicle-Telegram
Romp ‘N Stomp
By Jim Ketchum
St. Jude School Parents Club of
St. Jude Auditorium
Poplar St
Lima
Gotcher
Ol’ Les
Square Dancer
Holly
Grange Hall
Avon-Belden Rd
North Ridgeville
Chet Hamrick
Cleveland Area Callers Association
Teamsters Hall
Schneider
Estabrook Recreation Center
Fulton Pkwy
Berea Fairgrounds
Merry Mixers
Fairwood
Berea
Eastview
Avon Lake
National Guard Armory
Engel Rd
Brookpark Village
Pavik
United Polish Club
le Rain
Sandstone
Legion Hall
Amherst
Norton Center High School
Selmer Hovland
Avon Isle
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Association of American Playing Card Manufacturers
Lexington Ave
New York
N. Y
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NewjIke
York
Chicago
East Korea
Buffalo
Iast
Idel Castro
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