Pathways of the Pioneers Turnpikes Lost Chapter II
The article recounts 1810 journeys from Connecticut to the Cuyahoga Valley via early New York and Genesee turnpikes, detailing tolls, tavern meals, rough roads, and frontier travel. Jonathan Hale’s 646 mile, 26 day trek ends at Bath Township where his brick house becomes a museum.
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Jonathan Hale
Connecticut
Cuyahoga Valley
Jonathan
Horton
New York
Albany
Hale
Buffalo
Newburgh
Hudson
Newburgh and
Cochocton
Ithaca
Lake Cayuga
Buffalo Creek
Genesee Valley
Genesee River
Cleveland
Connecticut Land Co
Pennsylvania
Bath Township
The
Western Reserve Historical Socity
Squarin' Round Dave Taylor Returns Amid Dancer Innovation
Square dance scene highlights Dave Taylor from Roseville Michigan planned return at Camp Cheerful Strongsville with 71 sets in a 20-set hall. Budding innovation by Lloyd Litman encourages dancers to improvise within calls and features a festival lineup including Pavlik and Smith at Akron University.
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Dave Taylor
Roseville
Mich
Dave
Camp Cheerful
Strongsville
Taylor
Ralph Pavlik
Lloyd Litman
Harper Smith
Pavlik
Litman
Smith
Dallas
Tex
Ray
Smith Brothers
Texas
Allem
Blindness Turns Trials Into Triumph for Peter Putnam
A book review of Peter Putnam's Cast Off The Darkness recounts his suicide attempt that left him blind for life, his 10 days in the balance, and his later achievements. He embraces the Seeing Eye School, forms a lasting marriage to Dorinda, and learns to ski, returning from Princeton with resilience and renewed purpose. The narrative highlights his mindset, courage, and the transformation from despair to triumph.
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Peter Putnam
Peter
Putnam
Durinda
Princeton
Scene About Town Highlights Behind the Meal and Meeting
A Wellington district gathering hosted by the Wellington Eazies saw Harold Pat Wurtz honored as guest of the year with new members initiated. A later office cake dilemma prompted chatter about readers’ requests for assistance and the paper’s lack of a Dear Abby reply.
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Wellington
Specialists Have Less Heart Illness
A New York study finds general practitioners, lawyers, and dentists face far higher heart disease rates than specialists in the same fields. Researchers suggest specialists experience less stress and lower risk.
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New York
New System Checks Rifle Barrels Fast
Stamford engineers unveil a system that measures barrel straightness to within six inches in one minute using a quick optical check. The device claims to detect distortion in any rifle barrel with precision far exceeding manual methods.
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Stamford. Conn
Stamford
Nile
Moon Suit Concepts Target a Flexible, Bulky Design
Space General Corporation engineers led by Dr. Jack Froehlick and Allon Hazard promote a two or more cylinder hard shell moon suit with an oversized head cylinder, central oxygen supply, and integrated cooling. The design prioritizes durability, visibility through a plastic window, radio communication, and leg portability, accepting limited mobility and ladder use on a hostile lunar surface.
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Moon
Jack Froehlick
Allon Hazard
Space General Corportion
Space Mans
Pers
Cyinder
It's A Dog's Life in Puppy Training and Socialization
The piece argues puppies should be socialized early starting at home and with children under supervision. It cautions against delaying exposure to noise, crowds, and car rides after vaccination to prevent shy, fearful dogs in shows and public settings. It notes careful handling, gradual exposure, and early training to reduce embarrassment for handlers at shows.
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la Crate
Hhandler
Cas
Oldest Savings Bank Claimed by Denmark
Copenhagen reports the Napoleonic era spurred thrift in Denmark leading to the Houston borg County Savings Bank, among the world’s first savings banks, founded November 2, 1810. The piece traces origins to a Danish savings bank and notes global thrift promotion during upheaval. It also includes stray notes on dog training, a 1962 travel edition for dog owners, and Gaines dog food plant expansion in Kankakee with new jobs, plus dog show highlights.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Houstonborg County Savings Bank
Denoith
Denoith | Froomnusiral Bank of Amy Hood: ‘the Frst Truce Savings Bank
Ruthwell
Scotland
United States
Natonal
Canada
Mexico
Gaines Dog Research Center
Park Ave
New York
N.Y
Elyria EDCHers Host a Busy Spirit Week
Elyria High and Elyria Catholic students juggle sports and science events this week. The EDCHers beat Lourdes to stay in contention for first place in the North Central Conference while Elyria Catholic shines in the annual science fair with 28 participants and 70 total entries across biology chemistry physics and general science. Awards honored Dale Hyer and Paul Aulisio for all conference and outstanding line man recognitions.
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Lorain St. Mary
Elyria Catholic
Panthers
Elyria
Elyria High
Elyria Catholic Fair
Dale Hyer
Paul Aulisio
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Lourdes
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