Vermilion memories give glimpse of early port life
A Vermilion reminiscence recalls 19th century lakefront life through interviews with elder residents. The piece traces shoreline erosion, canal schooners in harbor, trading with fish and butter, the Steamboat and Northern hotels, a mail route run by teens, and the era’s rough justice and whiskey culture, all set near Perry Street and Vermilion Bay.
Dear Abby readers reflect on cons and mail humor
A collage of Dear Abby exchanges covers a Seattle con story, a mailbox flag dispute, population ethics, and etiquette questions. Readers weigh in on scams, aging families, and name changes as Abby offers guidance and cultural commentary.
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Mike Orland
Beverly Hills, Calif
Elyria clubs host meetings and programs this week
Elyria Woman's Club Public Affairs Dept holds lunch meeting at 12 30 p m at 218 East Ave Elyria with James Norton presenting glassware. Neighborly Sunshine Group gathers Wednesday 9 am at American Red Cross North Elyria. bring a bag lunch. Jolly 60s meets Thursday 10 am at Elyria Baptist Church with Elmer Harris from Oberlin in a musical program. March birthdays celebrated. transportation aid available via 323-1771 by noon Wednesday. Elyria Beta Sigma Phi City Council meets Wednesday 6 p m at the Hickories. Abby's Letter Booklet offers Thank you and clergymen etiquette guidance for $2.89 or $3.39 in Canada. Abby's Cookbooklet available for $3.50. Bridgette Ross noted as 1989 Sweetheart Queen. Elyria Democratic Women’s Club meets Thursday 7 30 p m at American Legion. crafts and jewelry making demo. Westshore Mothers of Twins Club meets Monday 8 p m at Butternut Ridge Elementary. discussion on stress from birth of twins. Quota Club of Elyria receives honors for Better Hearing and Speech Month efforts. donations to schools in 1983 and an October Excellence trophy.
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Elyria Woman's Club Public Affairs Dept
East Ave
Elyria
James Norton
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