Woodpile column riffs on CIA Cuba and Kennedy missteps
Chips From The Woodpile mocks official excuses for Cuba policy and the Bay of Pigs fiasco. It jokes that refugees predicted Castro’s fall, officials relied on dubious sources, and spies wore trench coats while Cuba guns stayed loaded. It also lampoons Kennedy’s invasion plan and the miscast volunteers from Florida.
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Central Intelligence Agency
Cuba
Castro
Florida
Havana
Political humor collage on wartime quotes and public figures
A disjointed pastiche cites politicians and public figures including Gary Bell, Dirksen, Halleck, De Gaulle, and Mahoney. It parodies quotes about elections, governance, labor hours, and foreign policy with scrambled lines and speculative asides about Castro, Bardot, and babysitting jobs.
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Gary Bell
Halleck
Dirksen
Cleveland Indians
Jimmy Kykes
Castro
Gary
Great Rock Fall Exhibition Near Elyria Falls
Editor notes recount a July 1872 Elyria earthquake tale from Lorain County history. A seven thousand ton rock mass broke from a cliff near the Fast Falls, plunging into the river below, drawing curious villagers and local bands who had been enjoying a Jubilee and Open Air concerts.
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Elyria
Jubilee Club
Ir. Reefy
Boston
Silver Band
Ely Park
Ridgeville
Ierenaders
Four Calls Weave a Window on Life and Loss
A reflective column recalls 16 years of calls—help, complaint, triumph, failure—centered on Jake and Frieda two teens from a slum who won a rigged contest for college support. Fire destroys a shack, a mother dies after 36 hours of hope, funds rise to aid remaining siblings, and a future flickers amid ongoing calls of aid and tragedy.
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Jake
Frieda
I Wordler
Hope
Elyria Prom Plans Elaborate Oriental Theme
With Young Elyria SAYONARA this year’s senior prom is a week away at Elyria High School. The event starts 9 p.m. May 6 in the boys’ gym. Prom chairman Gary Hecht says the Oriental theme features decorative opportunities such as a fountain and flowers and paintings by Bill Cooper, Bill Hulett, and Matt Wiseman. Music for dancing will be provided.
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Sayonara
Elyria High School
Gary Hecht
Bill Cooper
Bill, Hulett
Matt Wiseman
Gary Potter
Medina Association Pilgrim Fellowship
Lake Avenue
Elyria High
Retire Early Dreamer Builds Life On Land Cruiser
Nick Talus 43 and his wife live in their 40s with a modest income yet pursue a dual life. They work up North, spend winters on a land cruiser yacht, and dock at Bahia-Mar in Fort Lauderdale. For about 5000 dollars the hybrid house trailer towed by car converts to a sea vessel with a 40 hp motor. They stay cost efficient at about 2.50 dollars daily for marina needs, enjoying fishing, boating, golf, and visits with friends between long winters on water and weekends on a lake near home. The plan centers on self employment and delaying retirement to enjoy travel and sun while remaining active.
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FF. Lauderdale
Fla
Nick Talus
Bahia - Mar
Talus
Biwabik
Minn
Taconite
Artal
Santa Claus
Four Trump Coup in Contract Bridge Explained
In a detailed bridge example, declarer must counter East’s potential ruff by finessing and cross-ruffing. The article walks through a six clubs sequence, the spade and heart ruffs, and the key 4 trump coup to force East to concede. also mentions local election timings and school journalism awards at Kent State University.
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Declarer
South
Ender Wall
East
Norwalk
Bender
Overcrowded colleges spur suggests beach campus alternative
A Florida reader proposes diverting spring break crowds away from campuses by creating a tropical island or beach enclave for carefree “students.” For a modest fee the area would supply food, a band, beer, and no books or housing, with degrees in recreation or beach combing after four years. Another idea uses unused army camps for crowded lower bunks, noting banks would only need space for 65 sophomores.
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Florida Beach
Caribbean
South Seas
Halls of
Ivy
Squarin Round 4 Point Plan Guides Local Square Dancers
Two long established clubs the Holly Hoedowners of Elyria and the Olmsteders of Olmsted Falls dominate the local scene. Both draw strong turnout at monthly dances despite competing events and note that Saturday nights work best. The piece outlines tips for boosting attendance and lists a dense schedule of classes and dances through the week at venues across Elyria and surrounding towns.
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Holly Hoodowners
Ely]ria
Olmsteders
Olmsted Falls
Hoedowners
Celers
Buckeye
Olmsted Falls High School
Num
Olm
Hoedown-steders
Ers
Migrant Worker Topic at Local Ladies Society Meeting
Mrs Gladys Bender of Norwalk will headline as guest speaker for the Ladies Society of the Congregational Church. The meeting is Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Norwalk.
Dog Obedience Classes Start at Ely School Grounds
It’s A Dog’s Life offers obedience training starting Tuesday May 2 at 7 30 p m at Ely School grounds Gulf Rd corner Ohio St register on arrival futher sessions postponed to next Tuesday if needed Aim to teach SIT HEEL COME LIE DOWN STAY later options include Carry Fetch or Jump Over Training helps curb chasing cars barking and neighborhood mischief A literature set will be available first evening
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Ely
Gulf Rd
Ohio St
Penfield 4-H Jolly Stitchers Elect Officers at Society Hall
Penfield 4-H Jolly Stitchers elect Sue Box president with Kathy Reed Jane Zimmerman Jean Box Sherry Lucas Sharon Albrecht Linda Raybuck and Anita Glendenning named officers. Reporters Judy Durbin and Carmen Gnandt. Next meeting May 9 at 7 p.m. in the hall. The Toledo Kennel Club to host its 38th annual dog show and obedience trials at Civic Auditorium Toledo with 772 dogs entered including new breeds and top entries in German Shepherd and Poodle varieties.
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Peneteld
Sue Box
Penfield
Jolly Stithers
Society Hall
Kathy Reed
Jane Zimmerman
Jean Box
Sherry Lucas
Sharon Albrecht
Linda Raybuck
Anita Glendenning
Judy Durbin
Carmen Gnandt
Blanche Jones
Toledo Kennel Club
Civic Auditorium
Erie
Market Sts
Toledo
Byror Hofman
American Kennel Club
J. Watson Hoos
Castleton
Hudson
Henry Linck
Foledo Kennel Club
Virginia Lannert
Wspd-Tv
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