Square Dancing Numbers Count in Elyria Area
A look at how many people enjoy square dancing nationally and in the Elyria area. The piece notes dancers may number in the millions nationally, with local events in Lorain County attracting up to 20 to 25 couples at large gatherings and as many as 580 people at Berea Fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Gammalo
Holly
Howard Liffick
Avon Isle
Biltz
Ularly
Detroit
Wummer
Elyria
Lorrain County
Ralph Pavilk
Lloyd Litman
Ernie Schneider
Berea
Four Men vs an Entire Regiment in Civil War Battle
The article recalls a Civil War incident where D M Clark and three companions fled four against a regiment at Fort Donelson in Tennessee. It details Clark’s service in the 17th Illinois, the Fort Donelson assault, and the brutal costs of battle, including a fallen best friend, as well as the broader Union riverine strategy and the fort’s significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Clark
Clark
M. D. Clark
Elyria
Ohio
17Th
Ilinois
Fort Donelson
Tenn
Tennessee
Cumberland
South
Iingis
Road Builder Meets A Lovely Marquesa
A quirky review notes a road project promise linked to a glamorous Marquesa. Dennis, in a rumor filled tale set near Berea, faces mockery as locals recall decades of promises. The plot centers on villa life, a bikini clad hostess, and a dare that could spur construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Snail House
Dennis
Jannie
Simpe Simon
Malang
Early US Postal History and Stamp Use in Colonies
The article traces colonial postal practices and private labels, noting stamps before government issues, Simon Hayward’s court appointment, and the rise of post offices under the 1789 act. It covers 18th century mail travel, lack of cancellations, Franklin’s tenure, and evolving rates through 1816 and into 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Msill
Hayward
America
New York
Her Majesty
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Osgood
Washington
Grant at Fort Donelson Fate Date Lincoln Birthday
Grant begins the Fort Henry to Donelson campaign on February 12, 1862, with about 15 000 troops and 21 000 Confederate defenders. Union gunboats and land forces press the siege as Floyd Pillow and Buckner defend the fort. after heavy bombardment and a breakout attempt the Confederate surrender is accepted on February 16, granting the Union a major early victory and launching Grant toward national renown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Gram
Clark
Fort Henry
Jers
Grant
S. B. Buckner
U. S. Grant
Tennessee
Fort Donelson
Cumberland River
Lincoln
Washington
U. S
Ulysses Simpson
Hirami Ulysses
Congress
West Point
Donelson
Dover
John B. Floyd
U.S
Gideon J. Pillow
Simon Buckner
Fort Heary
Tennessee River
Paducah
Cumberland
Ever Grant
Andrew Foote
Floyd
Albert Sidney Johnston
Nashville
St Louis
Foote
Louisville
Pittsburgh
Carondelet
Pillow
John A. MecClernand
McClernand
Lew Wallace
C. F. Smith
Smith
Buckner
Nathan Bedford Forrest
It’s A Dog’s Life and a glossy primer on pets
A mixed set of tips on dog ownership covers behavior with guests, cruelty warnings about nail care, and vaccination notes. It mentions spring distemper concerns, booster shots, and that many pets lack permanent vaccinations. The piece references dog shows starting February 18 at Madison Square Garden and a Westminster Blue Ribbon event, with comments about Elyria as a notable location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marien
Tnd
Dubbi
Russ Davies
Don Miller
al Toads
New York Ciy
Madison Square Garden
Westminster
Elyria
Love Fry The Dividend Pages Variety For Weekend Reading
Weekend reading picks feature Love Fry and The Dividend Pages Variety offering a mix of entertainment, culture, and light features. Readers can expect lively profiles, book snippets, and readers’ notes designed for cozy weekend leisure.
Cards and Canasta Puzzles From Hoyle Card Night
A collection of old Q and A style puzzles on games like poker with deuces wild and Canasta. It asks who reads bets in poker hands with Ace and deuce showing and whether Rammy can reach 100 or 200 points. It notes a Canasta end game where final scores 5200 and 5900 and explains the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeler
Canasta
Canasta i
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Squarin
Around
By Jim Ketchum
Dark
Belles & Beaux
Strongsville
Dave Taylor
Berea Fairgrounds
Ray Sullinger
Overlook Squares
North
Olmsted
George Jabbusch
Hinckley
Emi Gross
Norton Center High School
Jack Livingston
Avon, Isk
Elsie Biltz
Lake Shore Dippers
United Polish Club
Lorain
Broadview
Parma
Ralph Pavlik
Twilighters
Lechner School
the Harts
West Carfiste School
LaGrange
Litman
Pete Et An Ensan
Patucah
A. H. Foote
Cester
Book Review
By Bunny Jogns
Fairwood Squares Lechner School
Bere
Berea Fair
PSA Ooean
Sullinger
Campbell
Hopkins Airport
Mioxicata
Parr
Jack Elton
Moon
L M. Levitt
Fels Planetarium
U.S. Grant
Wourkeo
Vicksburg
Miss
Appomattox Court House
President Lincoln
Gen A
William M. Duke
Space Technology Laboratories
Duke
Vince
Vernier
Mate Debousier
WMC
Dr. Duke
ORCA
Mildred Amato
Tention
Ido
Love Fry
Hoyle
Rammy
McKling
C-T
Harry Lnavely
Lodi St
Black River
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