Escape from Magdalena Bay H-1 Submarine Sinks
Elyria boy recalls being shipwrecked when the U S submarine H-1 sank in 60 feet of water off Magdalena Bay Lower California. He and the crew endured 48 hours without food or water before rescue, with two or three crewmen including Lieut Commander Webb losing their lives. The survivors swam ashore after the submarine turned over and deck water poured in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wild
Elyria
U. S
Magdalena Bay
Lower
California
Hayden Evans
Wild
Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Cruso
Webb
Survivors rescued from island aftermath after shipwreck
Desperate castaways endured extreme heat by day and near freezing nights on a bare island. They wrapped feet in bars and restraints to cope with heat, drank salt water to quench thirst, and lost all possessions before a passing vessel rescued them.
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Satdin
Start laying water main on June first
Service Director Beck asked the council for authority to purchase an automobile to transport workmen to the water works extension site. Beck announced that work would begin June 1 and requested funding from the water works fund. The request was referred to the waterworks committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kienry Beck
Waterworks Committee
Three Children Die as Fireman Tries Burn Home
Punxsutawney Pa April 20 report notes three children die in a week as authorities investigate a man who attempted arson and caused a fatal blaze amid diphtheria outbreaks. The story lists local families affected and the town's concern over public health dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxatawney
Feud Zone Deaths and Influenza Outbreak Strain Town
Aars Feud Zone sees fatalities linked to influenza with guards stationed around a home. A man attempted arson on his house and his wife lies critically ill. The oldest child was nineteen and the youngest four days old. Beck buried each deceased after they died and built coffins for the burials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aars
Beck
Bitro-Phosphate Promoted for Health and Energy Boost
A New York health ad urges readers to use Bitro-Phosphate for fatigue pale and emaciated individuals and those needing more phosphorous. It claims the product is not a patent medicine and is prescribed by physicians with a small health guide and a $300 guarantee with every box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Huron County Rural Churches Merge In Ontario District
In Norwalk on April 20 the rural church consolidation movement progresses. Denominational workers report many churches lack pastors, with a plan to form a single strong church per community across Huron County and northeast Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Huron County
Ohio
Methodist Church Trustees Seek Permission to Sell Wake man Lots
The trustees of the old Methodist church in Wakeman ask the court for permission to sell the two town lots and other property of the congregation. The move stems from the permanent consolidation of the Wakeman Methodist and Congregational churches under the Interchurch Federation. Abandoned church members may join in with dominant churches yet keep affiliation with their own. About a dozen Huron county churches may merge with stronger congregations soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakeman
Old Methodist Church
Connon Pleas Court
Interchurch Federation
Huron County
Protest Widening On East Avenue In City Council Session
Gerald Martin protested the East Avenue widening from Second to Broad Street saying property owners were ignored and the project should extend to Third Street. He was told to submit his protest in writing as officials considered the change. Service Director Beck was authorized to dispose of the old city team of horses and to purchase new equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Martin
East Avenue
Second Street
Broad Street
Third Street
Beck
Old City
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Elyria, Ohio
America
Sweingarten Bros
Chicago
Huron Co
Paine
Editorial
Larchmont Wilton
Wenarios
Wilton Velvet
Ruvas
Congoleum 2
Be Sane
Doctor Jaster
Adams Street
Hackett & Addison
Paradise Soda Grille
Elydla
Elyria Market &Torage CO
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