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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1939
Page
3
The Cascade Midgets beat the Wet Side Bulldogs 12 to 7 in the season opener at Cascade Park. Touchdowns were scored by Wright and Tracey Vilutae. In a rough one man game the Midgets showed early grit and path to the season.
La Grange high and junior high students will be guests of the Cleveland Indians Thursday at league park anounced today by Carl W Alattn superintendent of LaGrange schools Cleveland will meet Philadelphia students may call at Martins home tomorrow and share day morning for tickets Those who attend the game will have to arrange for transportation
DES MOINES Pettibone family lives a high life traveling from pole to pole Frank Pettibone forty to thirty seven has painted pinnacles of buildings since age twenty three years ago he and his wife Ruch Sevsacl and son Jack assist on tower clocks poles and high guders His latest task was applying three coats of paint to the 40 foot flag pole atop a 237 foot Des Moines building He calls it a small job and takes pride in work atop poles surmounting city landmarks.
A two day program of sports news features the Ohio Sportsmen Convention at Portage Lakes near Akron on August 26 and 27. Trap shooting casting pistol and rifle contests archery swimming canoeing sail and speed boat races diving dog and hound trials plus other events. A legislative luncheon Saturday noon at Sandy Beach Park invites legislators and local officials, with introductions to the new Ohio Conservation Commission. An afternoon business session follows, then a banquet at 7 PM. Sunday features ongoing events and special entertainments including high diving and boat races.
Report highlights a regional oil boom as exploration expands in southern Illinois. Mentions development near the 42 story Smith building in Seattle, and the 300 foot Claus Spireckles building in San Francisco. Notes remarks by a worker about high altitude hazards and a separate incident at Stanford University involving a black widow spider while painting a flagpole.
PULLMAN Wash State AAA Committeeman John M McGre reported more than 1 000 000 acres of rangeland in eastern Washington are being included in the AAA Lange conservation pro this year A total of 2 300 000 acres in 63 ranches has been signed up up from 1 780 000 acres on 513 ranches last year The range program aims to stabilize livestock production through balanced use of rangeland and payments to operators who adopt approved practices such as natural reseeding deferred grazing erosion control fencing and trail development
In Alexandria Louisiana residents note a governor’s wife using a motion camera during public appearances. The camera captures observers and photographers, drawing attention as Mrs Long photographs scenes and bystanders while officials and locals react to the unusual display.
A suicide in Detroit appears to involve notes by Mrs. Janet McDonald sent to city, state and federal officials. The notes accuse police and city officials, prompting a far reaching gambling quiz and possible investigations.
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