Pathways Of The Pioneers Slave Rescue and Fire Enlivened Birthday Trip
In a two partLorain County history piece Robert L Walden recounts Sept 13 1858 birthday boy Alonso D Webster and his escape era home near Wellington a safe hideout and trap door for fleeing slaves bound for Oberlin College. The Wellington fire of 1858 tests local heroism as crowds gather and Hotel Wadsworth and Tow Hall figure in a tense civil action before dawn. Two men arrive by train seeking a horse and buggy following a poster promising a $1000 reward for the enslaved John. This installment ends with note of continuation next Saturday.
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Oberlin
Lonny
Websters
Webster
Hiram Woodworth
Tow Hall
Isac Bennett
Alty
Joseph Dickson
Postmaster Bissel
Rochester Village
Boynton
Join
John
Kentucky
Foreign born Americans should help teach foreign languages
Woodring argues for expanding language teaching in schools and favors hiring foreign born Americans as teachers. He notes current gaps in speaking ability, certification, and training, suggesting selection and education programs to develop qualified multilingual instructors rather than relying solely on traditional routes.
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Abele
Kerowleden
Paris
Kannas
Vacation ends as writers return to work in Well
The Chatter Box notes readers’ reentry to work after a vacation. It mentions a playful poem by an anonymous author with initials D. M. and reflects on the Michigan resort season, business shutdowns, and higher rental rates. The writer hints at renewed energy for the new week.
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Antly
Michigan
Tuly
Iowa
Liam
Ceaner
Gehrke
Gehrke Was Quick To Tell Mez
Chronicle-Telegram
Force
Card game bidding and play Q and A from Hoyle rules
A reader asks several card game questions including minimum bids in Pinochle auctions, bidding limits in Auction Forty-Fives, and who wins in a Pitch hand with 1 versus 9 points. It also covers discard rights in Rummy and standard end-of-turn discard rules, concluding with an invitation to send questions to the Association of American Playing Card Manufacturers.
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The
Association of American Playing Card Manufacturers
Lexington Ave
New York
N.Y
Little oe Boddy returns from Cornwall visit
A short summary notes Little oe Boddy back home after a month in Cornwall England. Officials in the county discuss unification and organization of a county-wide Civil Defense group. A Cleveland woman says she killed her best friend claiming witchcraft. Her husband, also jailed, praises God from his cell saying the friend had cast a demonic spell. Century Block remodeling begins in downtown Illyria. Commercial Travelers hold a picnic and plan future outings at Linwood Park. Evening Telegram newsboys seek a clubroom and plan a fund raising cake and ice cream sale at the courthouse lawn at 10.
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Boddy
Cornwall
England
Comty
Cleveland
Jshe
Century Block
Illyria
Linwood Park
It’s A Dog’s Life Breeds and Kennels Featured
An article outlines flea and pest control for pets using safe methods, noting DDT risks and recommending plain rotenone as a simple remedy. It also reports on dog litters, a yard show in Lorain County, and a Bradford Kennels visit by the Bradford family to Wooster, plus a sequence of rescue stories involving dogs saving people.
Air Mail Stamp Color Change and New Release Details
The Post Office Department announces a color change for the seven cent air mail stamp to red, with three releases planned including a booklet form and first day events at St Louis and Arlington. Details cover first day covers requests, pane dimensions, and remittance requirements, plus October coil release and philatelic items tied to events in Portland and Tel Aviv.
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Post Office
Pogt
Portland
Ore
St. Louis
Society of Philatelic Americans
Mound
Arlington
American Air Mailociety
Marriot
Arington
Loussi
Tel-Aviv
AMF Atomic
AMF Atomics
Tel- Aviv
Philateli Agency
Philatelic Agency
Havana
Cuba
Chicago White Sox and Yankees battle for top in era
A fragmented column notes the pennant race centering on the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees with Cleveland’s Indians faltering. It highlights slight Sox pitching edge, potential September games at Municipal Stadium, and a mix of sports gossip and local editorial color.
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Indians
Gontalon
Chicago
White’ Sox
New York Yankees
Chisox
Bombers
White Sox
Bark “Hott
Municipal Stadium
Cleveland
Two Cemetery Levy Questions On LaGrange Township Ballot
Two half mill levy proposals for five years were placed on the LaGrange Township ballot. One would fund acquisition of additional cemetery land, the other would cover operation and maintenance of the cemetery.
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LaGrange Township
Lorain County
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Lenny
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Wellington
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Medina-Norwalk
Steven
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Herrick Ave
Lon Webster
Lorin
Jeb Wadsworth
Hotel _ Wadsworth
Woodring
DR. Paul, Woodring
Modern Language Association
By Dorothy Funk
Simon
Jave D. M
Hoyle
Yesteryear
Navy
Bureau of Ships
Pontms & Fan
Mildred Amato
Missy
Shy
Shauna
Winsomer
Weil Ang
Carl BH. Bendlard
Wooster
Carl Dr
Riftmane
G. le Bradford
Litchfield
Wales
Scotland
Bradford
Preswick
Bradfords
Boarder Collies
Keg
William J. McMannis
Kelly Canyon
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Mont
Karen McMannis
Kelly Creek
Shepnerd
Lynmswood
Wash
Martin
Houston
Tex
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Treo
Fe TI Neerinl Oconvenien
Opshuttion
American Machine and Foundry Co
Aen Elton
Russ Davies
Wayne
Sport Mag
the Magasine
Helsinki
Melbourne
Rome
Sport Magazine
Acore
Football Writers Association of America
College All-Stars
Baltimore Cats
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EWAA
All-Mar
Otto Graham
Soldiers’ Field
Odoktall
Crystal Room
Sheraton-Bisck Stone
Abe Saperstein
Grand Balhroom
Morrison
Chicago Tribune All-Star
the Sherman
Cotton Bowl
FWAA
Sheridan
Wilson
Goode
Joun
Sherman ‘Aig
John Oravec
Oravec
Gratton
Flk Lake
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