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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1956
Page
4
A Sunday reading feature highlights family friendly hobbies and weekend activities. Columns discuss crafts, games, and simple projects suitable for all ages. Readers are invited to try new ideas at home and share outcome notes with the column.
In 1870 the Post Office Department issued 11 stamps with values from one to 90 cents. The J series features portraits inside an oval with all figures facing left, a style some philatelists call the bust profile set.
The writer recalls Elk Lake rainbows and Dead Man's Hill over the Jordan River valley, then hones in on the Mackinac Bridge progress and ferry fears. Edwin Stanton portraits, Michigan ferries, Chain of Lakes ship lore, and a cherry farmer's tale thread through a lively travelogue of 1950s Midwest sights.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses sudden accidents and societal issues with vague names, places, and events. It mentions drivers, behavior, stressors, and public welfare, but lacks coherent events or identifiable figures to detail a clear news item.
The article tracks Edwin Stanton's ascent after Lincoln's 1861 era, his strong leadership style, and key moves like appointing Grant, with Johnson’s death leading to Stanton's impeachment trial involvement. It notes Hirt's 1849 appointment and death, and a memorial depiction of a precursor figure.
An article by National Parent-Teacher Magazine argues shielding children from tragedy isn’t always best. A Chicago Association for Family Living director says honest discussion helps children cope with death through love, shared sorrow, and clear information.
Retired 68 year old Joseph Kosten resumes education at Livan Rapids Community College. He pursues an engineering drawing course taught by former chief engineer Joh Saur. Kosten left school for work after completing grades and now seeks to stay active and engaged in learning.
A local exposé claims a major graft and sludge disposal misconduct touches Elyria’s safety-service director and city hall. The reporter notes long neglect and cites the state examiner’s report alleging sludge sales routed through the director’s office.
A chaotic reminiscence of editorials, reader letters, and local color from Lorain Ohio. The piece weaves in Beltaire satire, Vermilion-on-the-Lake land grab chatter, puppy tales, a political quip about Nixon and Estes, plus a mailing-bag Q&A on council pay and taxes and a humorous brick ice cream cart anecdote.
An overview of collie history from Scotland to America noting rough and smooth varieties, origins, and coat colors. It discusses dog shows, hobby perception, and the role of breeding, with a caution on dog care, worming, and proper veterinary guidance.
Actress Marjorie Steele, wife of Huntington Hartford, lands a lead in Tennessee Williams Cat on a Hot Tin Roof replacing Barbara Bel Geddes. She says her husband has no influence on casting and praises Williams Kazan for artistic choice over funding.
The American Public Works Association reports highway officials monitor tests of rubber roads. Experimental patches have appeared in Connecticut, Louisiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Utah and Wisconsin. Pros include longer life and skid resistance. cost remains a major drawback. Advances include rubber pellets shipped in bags reducing shipping limits.
In a World Affairs discussion the article debates U S policy toward Egypt under Nasser, the possible shift due to ambassadorial changes, and whether providing arms to Israel will follow. It notes opposition to Nasser from Beyroude and contingency of the United States reassessing its stance on the Aswan Dam and regional influence.
The Lakes district library reports rising interest in boating and travel. Librarian John Rehenack notes demand for manuals on boats, sailing, and outboard cruising, plus travel guides such as Guide to America and The American Guide.
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