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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1951
Page
2
The writer muses on late hours and dating long distance partners in Denver, jokes about film and theater circles, and critiques television culture, public figures, and mis-spelled credits. He cites Bill Vaughn and Somerset Maugham, notes a crime hint in a fictional FBI listing, and ends with geography on the Andes high peak.
Mary Ellin McCrady and crew of three narrowly escaped drowning when the 20 by 12 foot raft Lethargia capsized on the Ohio River near Devil's Bend while being towed toward New Martinsville. Skipper McCrady, Geraldine Garcia, Milton E. Bordon, and Donald A. Brown were hauled aboard the towboat James Zubik. mascot Sam the mongrel dog died. The four spent the night at a private residence and planned to resume travel to New Orleans.
A towboat sped ahead on the river as a Michigan senior and crew try to reach their destination from New Kensington. The Lethargia rode high on the bank after the crash. its hull looks intact though repairs are needed. Brown phoned parents from Detroit to report safety and lost possessions. The crew plans to continue by floating, hoping to finish before September.
South Amherst reports July church meeting at the sanctuary led by Mrs Wragg. Decision to buy Christian and American flags, plan Aug 18 tureen supper at 5:30 p m, and outdoor worship in August. Games by Delora Jones Donna Date Flora Schneider. Next meeting Aug 20 with a 4 dinner party hosted by Mrs Alfred Rolli. Nativity Ladies Altar Society hosted by Mrs Edward Pappas.
The executive board of the Women’s Guild met at St Johns Evangelical and Reformed church Wednesday afternoon. Routine business was transacted. Mrs Albert Wragg served a salad course at the close of the meeting.
Mr and Mrs A Dean Gray of Chicago Hl spent several days with Mr and Mrs George Hamberger. A family gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Dewey Aldrich honored Mrs Ruby Swartz Loeble and Barbara Loeble with guests including Mrs Henrietta Loeble of Philadelphia. A picnic dinner was served to the Loebles Aldrichs Swartz and Aldrich families and others. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Ray Stitch and Mr and Mrs Robert Stitch with children of Elyria.
Mr and Mrs Emerson Arnold and their sons Howard and Glenn visited Rev and Mrs Charles D Nitschie and daughter in Fairview. The local Methodist church official board meets Monday July 30 with all committees reporting. Esther Circle held a noon meeting in the church basement and served luncheon at 1 after the sales tax stamp contest. Mrs Folsom announced Cassie Jackson as new chair of the winning side and the August luncheon plan.
Dayton officials report Capt. Henry J. Raschke 28 of Dayton died when his F-89 Scorpion crashed and burned nine miles southeast of Dayton during a routine blind flying mission. Cause not yet determined. Raschke assigned to Wright Patterson AFB since 1991 with World War II combat hours. originally from Chicago.
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