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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1952
Page
11
Census figures show rise in married Americans from 50 percent to 67 percent since 1800 and 1920, with widows and divorcees increasing. Leap year does not boost marriage rates. in five of eight leap years, marriages fell, and February often has fewer marriages than other months.
Mrs E A Champion reports January production for the Elyria Chapter Red Cross Production Service. Sewing included 37 kitbags for overseas troops, four layettes, two bathrobes, and knitted items such as dozens of beanies and sweaters. Oberlin women made an Afghan scarf 14 beanies and five sweaters. The group plans 186 beanies for a Canal Zone hospital this year and showcased work in a Lorain County Bank window.
A lively excerpt from the Mukluk Telegraph reports village news from Alaska. It notes flu in Setawik, reports on seal hunters, a school toilet project at Point Lay, a new baby weighing seven pounds, two fat walruses, winter darkness, and a Nome trip for a broken leg. It highlights community self reliance with Red Cross aid and trained teachers.
The Altus post office offers 3 000 pounds of coal for sale at a low price. Described as long stockpiled in the back coal bin for 30 years, the offer invites interested buyers to purchase.
In Springfield a display of faked documents at the state archives museum room revealed a forged item. Officials cited three falsities: the watermark dated 15 years after the claimed date, the typewriter not in use until 31 years later, and the paper fastener manufactured 10 years after.
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