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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1942
Page
13
Dr F A Humphrey reviews eye structure and function in plain terms. The article explains accommodation convergence and binocular alignment as foundations of sharp vision and discusses when glasses help and how routine eye care preserves eyesight.
One Stop Service Headquarters announces new tires and tubes ready for immediate delivery. Customers may be eligible for rationing. visit the store to check eligibility and obtain supplies.
Erb Radio Service in Second Street at Tex near West Avenue features what is described as Elytia’s finest Farnsworth radio display. Visitors can view several styles from portable camera-type units to large combo models with record players. The shop also carries Motorola and Delta radios, a large range of small sets, and offers factory-authorized repair with quick telephone service.
A Better Vision Institute table shows eye care needs across ages. Six of ten people require glasses, with differing percentages by age. emphasis on refractive errors and the importance of proper vision correction.
Caro Hering, Jefferson County draft board chairman, drafted himself into the Navy rather than sending others. He said he preferred enlisting to seeing draftees depart, noting his long desire to join the service and serve in the Navy rather than the Army.
Brake specialist Bob Nee offers free brake service at Cedar Street. Poor brake equalization wears tires unevenly and can cause skids. Free inspection to determine need for adjustment or new lining, with low-cost service if required.
Members from Cleveland Elyria Hensiettas Kipton Lorain Amherst and South Amherst gathered at Lake View Park Lorain for the Bauman family annual reunion. Fred Schacht presided as officers were elected including Fred Baudian president John Jack vice president Margaret Schneider secretary-treasurer Henry Fleman and Jorian. A 1943 reunion is planned at Cake View on the last Sunday in July with contests and merriment. Also notes on Woman's Society tea at the Lorain Methodist church and Amherst Henrietta WSC events plus choir rehearsal and Congregational church Ladies Dime Society dinner arrangements.
Texolite interior wall paint from United States Gypsum Company is distributed in Elyria by Torain Glass Co located on Fourth Street alley east of Middle Avenue. Paste form mixes with water, yields more paint, dries in an hour, resists color transfer, and can be lightened or tinted with Texolite colors. Deep Color Mixing Chart available at Lorain Glass Co store alongside Barraled Sunlight and Pittsburgh lines and Dutch Boy products.
In Cheltenham township Marie Anderson, a mother of three and former teacher, is appointed head lifeguard after completing Red Cross life saving courses. She will oversee safety duties and organize water safety activities for children. The article notes the geographic center of the United States is in the county, Kansas coordinates 39-30 and 9-23.
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