First Fire Company Organized in 1839 as Aetna No 1
The Independent Democrat notes that the initial fire company in town formed in 1839 with a hand operated engine called Aetna No. 1. Seymour W. Baldwin served as foreman and Samuel Goodwin as secretary treasurer. Water came from cisterns around the village and thirty leading businessmen made up the company performing well despite handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aetna No. 1
Volunteer Fire Association
Seymour W. Baldwin
Samuel Goodwin
Kipton Community Adopts Church By Laws And Hurd Reunion
Kipton notes the community church adopting its constitution and by laws with next steps in September. The 30th annual Hurd family reunion at Leo and Margaret Radcliff home Aug 28 drew 52 attendees with a basket lunch and meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipton
Community Church of
Conference of Faith
Hurd
Leo Radcliff
A.C. Hurd
Lorain
Kelly
Al-lagan
Mich
Allagan
Frances Lee
Allegan
Fannie Hurd
Albert Hurd
Anna L. Weeks
Harrison Hurd
Rearick
Cleveland
God
Elyria
Wellington
Rochester
Wakeman
Columbia_ Station
Michigan
Denmark
Lewis County
New York
John Hurd
Rebecca Stillson
Connecticut
Camden
Lorain County
Ohio
Vermilion
Frances Les
Maugh
Bayless
Lee
Brickoven
Rebecca
Camden Baptist Church
Churches of the Loraiaptist Association
S. K. Meek
Jesus
W. L. Walker
Jesus Christ
Confernee
G. I. Cooper
H. G. Stevie
F. C. Imhof
James Burt
Baptist Church
Local Social Notes Mention Mrs Obitts Family and Visits
East side Lorain news highlights social visits across towns. Messages include Mrs Obitts praised as moderator, family visits in Brester Elyria and Cleveland, a Wiener roast at Union church, Norwalk fair attendance, and births and outings among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
L. A. Obitts
Ernest and Sons
Brewster, O
Coon Bikel
Jonnie Reynolds
Elyria
Gertrude Davis
Ober
Wakeman Daughters Spend Wednesday with Relatives
Mrs. Henry Ott and sister Mrs. Gleason and daughter Miss Lillian visited in Cleveland on Wednesday. Miss Gleason will teach first and second grades this year. The Kipton Grange met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakeman
Made Sharpe
Cleveland
Henry Ott
Mrs. Gleason
Lillian
Miss Gleason
Kipton Grange
Hame
Ernest
Leinger in Camden Tuesday Evening Event
A Camden event titled Leinger was held Tuesday evening with noted attendance.
Exclusive THERMO Washer Promises Heat Retention for Whites
The THERMO washing machine uses a Thermos bottle principle to keep water hot during large loads. It features a tinned inner copper tub with deep corrugations for strength and wash action, a solid aluminum rustless top, and a snug light cover. The unit starts and stops by opening or closing the cover with no clutch or cups to lift out.
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Miss Margaret Lee
BE. N. Gibbs
Louis Whitney
Fremont
Everett
Everitt
Whitneys
Lucus Hmoe
Warner
Del
Groat
Kentucky
Floyd Sharp
Vermilon-on-the
John Brown
Marian
Chagrin Falls
Lucille Moehl
Dorothy Harr
Miss Harr
Ralph Hamlin
Lsther Gauman
Bith Lanener
Irs
Gertrude Lee
Coleman
Radiola
Ila
He Hoover
Savage Washer and Dryer
Broad St
the Heldmyer Hardware Company
the Heldmyer Hardware Co
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