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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
6
A Dear Editor letter praises the Elks Lodge for aiding a desperate Elyria family and criticizes public reactions to recent bingo controversies. The writer defends participation in bingo as voluntary, notes charitable admission fees, and warns against blaming others for losses while praising the lodge’s humane acts.
A local appeal for aid receives praise for generous help from Sudro Curtis Funeral Home. Nelle B Stat thanks the organization and Mr Curtis for compassionate contributions in a case, noting the appeal’s impact. Local vets report unusual calf news and a separate suicide incident in Grand Coulee, Washington amid broader coverage.
Dr Daniel A argues sports reform fails by legislation alone. Hoover endorses a three point plan to keep sports clean, enforce gambling laws, and act against deviants. Arthur Daley suggests a wary approach with family support and broader reporting of bribe offers to assist authorities. Copyright 1947 New York Post.
North Olmsted hosts include Mrs Della Cook entertaining for Mrs Agnes Case of Rochester with guests from Cleveland and East Cleveland. Local clubs announce events such as a George Washington dance by Wheel Club, a Past 7647 VFW dance, a card party by Dover Lodge and a PT A Founders Day observance. Unitarian Church reports Centennial Sundays marking 100th anniversary with a birthday cake observance at the Sunday school.
A large birthday cake was cut and distributed to more than 100 children following morning worship. Candles remained lit during the service while Mrs. Lucy Biddulph hosted Group 1 of the AUW at her home. Various groups planned gatherings for February, including Group 1 at Butternut Ridge, Group 3 on North Porter Road, and other church activities led by Rev Joseph Dudley and Charles Collier. World Day of Prayer and a Trinity Methodist dinner were noted for February events.
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