Firelands board revises kindergarten admission rules
The Firelands Board of Education eased policies for intake next fall. Children five by Sept 30 may enter kindergarten, and first graders must be six by Sept 15 or Sept 30 in the 1969-70 year. Parents may delay a start to age seven with officials’ approval. The board also employed Duane Charles Poor as a substitute bus driver.
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Helen Nestor Henrietta
Fireland
Board of Education
Ohio
Duane Charles Poor
Oldsters urged to sign up for Medicare coverage
Letters from Robert M. Ball, Social Security commissioner, inform 65 and older residents about a new Medicare signup period ending April 1. Lorain County residents missing the letter by late February should contact the Lorain Social Security office for details. The district manager urges eligible seniors to act.
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Medicare
Robert M. Ball
Social Security
Ball
Lorain County
Lorain
Avon Lake council blocks firemen local bargaining bid
Avon Lake officials refuse to recognize the International Firefighters Association local as a bargaining agent citing a city charter provision. Firemen seek a 56 hour week and meeting with council committees, but no action was taken amid a ruling by city solicitor G Del Bates. Firemen currently work 63 hours weekly, with 5 percent of Ohio departments still over 56 hours. Separately, the Malacca Straits between Malaya and Sumatra are about 485 miles long.
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Avon Lake
International Firefighters Association
G. del Bates
Bates
John Moran
Carl Gardner
Ohio
Malacca Straits
Malaya
Sumatra
Portsmouth Origins and Straw Name History
The original name Portsmouth, New Hampshire, traces back to its early nickname Straw, reflecting historic ties to the town’s early days and colonial naming conventions. This note highlights how the settlement’s identity evolved from straw-related terminology to its current designation.
Carter's Pills Offer Temporary Relief for Digestive Irregularity
An ad touts Carter's Pills as a laxative to wake up slowed lower tract muscles and restore regularity. It asserts millions of satisfied users and promotes a 49 cent price point for quick relief.
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Carter
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