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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1960
Page
6
Report from New Delhi describes India as crowded and colorful with endless crowds and shortages. It argues that with time strong leadership and Western aid India could become Asia's strongest democracy, honoring Lincoln and Gandhi while noting limited Communist influence.
The narrative contrasts crowded streets of Bombay and Calcutta with harsh street-life realities and urban poverty. It laments lack of social responsibility, warns of homelessness, and notes dangers from forests and wildlife as early settlers faced hardship and uncertainty in India.
An account recalls dangers from wildlife in early forests as settlers faced bears wolves and panthers. Stories describe bears attacking, beaver and deer plentiful, and settlers in fear while recounting encounters from Penfield Sheffield Amherst and Flynn. The piece contrasts peril with notes on India’s independence progress and social reforms.
Lorain County Kennel Club announces the un benched All Breed and Obedience Trials on August 14 at Lorain County Fairgrounds near Wellington with a large judging panel led by Earle T. Adair and others. The event features a ladies handling class, free coffee and doughnuts for exhibitors, Junior Handling Classes, under cover rings, and field layouts to ensure rain or shine comfort. The adjacent Agathon Kennel Club show is scheduled for the day before in Massillon.
The annual colic puppy show at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds Berea features judged by Mrs. Robert Wills of Solon. Open to all collie puppies and non‑final dogs, indoor venue planned in case of rain with 12:30 p.m. EDT post time and 2:30 p.m. EDT judging.
Card expert tips explain Even Up as a child friendly solitaire. Players discard kings queens and jacks from a five pack then deal into a single overlapping row and remove any two adjacent cards whose values sum to an even number. Victory comes when all cards are discarded.
The text recalls Elyria’s wolf era ending in 1844 as settlers paid taxes with scarce money and a German Shepherd named Von V Bid-Scona figures in fading forest threats. It notes the wolf's tax-like era ending, the stuffed specimen in the Natural History Society, and references to local families and places shaping mid-19th century life.
The National Safety Council offers practical skiing safety tips for water skiers. Do not ski if you cannot swim or in poor conditions. avoid night, rough, shallow, or unknown waters and areas near swimmers or obstructions. Ensure an experienced boat operator, keep a second observer, and never wrap the tow rope around your body. When falling, throw the rope clear and approach shore at an angle. Stay with skis to stay afloat and signal the boat operator if needed. In congested waters raise a ski to alert others.
Historical note on The Grafton News from July 28 1898 highlights vivid local coverage. Mentions mayor James Finlayson village officers council members and varied ads from Grafton Elyria and Wellington. A Wellington column quirk about Mrs Nancy Crane and a Grafton Local Chips joke show the paper’s lively reportage style.
In a contract bridge deal with West as dealer and both sides vulnerable, the East hand shows a 4943 shape and strong spade support while South holds a shaky 49763 with high card points. The bidding proceeds West 3, North Dobie Pass, East Pass, South 6. Opening lead is the ace of diamonds. The article notes that the obvious line of play is not always best and that declarer must reject what superficially appears to be the right line in certain hands.
A vintage column recalls a resident claiming his water from a greenhouse gas well page near Eaton, noting the gas’s effect on water and local farmers’ plans. It also mentions onion parties as a flirt trend, and includes an extended chess style commentary on bridge strategy and Elyria mayoral bids.
Learn water skiing basics from Joe Cash world record holder. Practice on dry land to master rope pull and rising motion then move to water. Steps cover ski placement, bindings, grip, knee bend, posture, and signaling the boat to start and stop for safe progress.
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