Evolution of the American flag through history
The article outlines how the flag evolved from early regimental banners to the Grand Union design, describes key dates such as December 3, 1775, June 14, 1777, and July 4, 1818, notes Betsy Ross debates, and explains the 48 stars and 13 stripes that now represent the United States on Independence Day.
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John Paul Jones
Alfred
Delaware River
General Washington
Cambridge
St. George
St. Andrew
East
Continental Army
Navy
Army
Betsy Ross
Congress
Continental Congress
North Carolina
Guilford Courthouse
ROOM AND BOARD NO Lost Motion John Clark
Dozens of date palms were planted in Arizona this year. Guests and relatives gathered for visits and a wedding reception in Bloomdale Elyria and Litchfield areas. The note mentions many Wise family members and friends visiting, a bride Ingraham, and local social activities with bridge and a luncheon.
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Arizona
Belden Picnic Dinner Hosts and Bridge Winners
Mrs Arthur Wise and Mrs Charles Wise attended a picnic dinner and bridge hosted by Mrs Arthur Bennett of Grafton in Belden. A cafeteria style dinner followed at 12 30 with three bridge tables. First prize went to Mrs Blantern and prize for low score to Mrs.
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Belden
Arthur Wise
Charles Wise
Arthur Bennett
Grafton
Blantern
New London Shower for Recent Bride Hosts
New London June 29 One of the month s charming social features occurred Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs H H Smith of North Main when Mrs Smith with Miss Virginia Fuller as assistant hostess tendered a miscellaneous shower for a recent bride.
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New London
H. H. Smith
North Main
Vincent Vincent Visits and Local Socials Reported
June 29 notes show George Gerrick of Elyria visiting brother Vincent Vincent and family. Arthur Smith and children Rosemary Carl and Paul of Gulf road called on Ambrose Rasner’s family. Mrs J Cook and Mrs Anna Karman visited Mrs Mawhinney of Lorain. William Morris visited cousins Earl and Morris Jones on Oberlin avenue Lorain.
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Vincent
George Gerrick
Elyria
William Gerrick
Arthur Smith
Rosemary
Carl and
Paul
Gulf Road
Ambrose Rasner
J. Cook
Anna Karman
Mawhinney
Lorain
William Morris
Earl and Morris Jones
Oberlin Avenue
Narrow miss at rail intersection in Lorain
A speeding motorist narrowly avoided a train of cars by turning into a sign post and ditch at the Wabash railroad crossing on West River road. The driver and car escaped serious injury and proceeded toward Lorain. Local residents helped right the vehicle.
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Wabash Railroad
West River Road
Lorain
Josephine Bryant
Ambrose Rasner
Leberd Hastings
Elyria
Mr. Jameson
Avon
Clara Ackerman
F. H. Lewis
R. W. Cobb
Ned Parker
Will Mitchell
Yeoman Lodge
Clarence Dunford
John Cook
Mary Gerrick
Ed Archambeau
Wm. Gerrick and Sons
S. W. Scott
Rosalind Lewis
F H. Lewis
Walter Kolbe
Butternut Ridge
J. G. Morris
J. Seybert
Robotic Clockwork Automaton Wakes with Alarm Lights On
A new robot blends clockwork with a talking machine. When the alarm sounds the device activates, lights illuminate, and the record ends with the radio, furnace, and petrolator connected.
Open Air Opera Season Opens in Cleveland Stadium
Day's Music Store named local agent for tickets to the Cleveland Stadium Grand Opera Company's Mammoth open air season in Cleveland's new three million dollar stadium from July 28 to August 2. Repertoire includes Aida and a series of triple bills with La Gioconda Meistersinger Cavalleria Rusticana Bartered Bride and CarmEN.
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Day’s
Cleveland Stadium Grand Opera Company
Mammouth
Civic Opera
Cleveland
Bible in six volumes heirloom reported in Lorain
C B Perkins reports a Bible and Concordance in six leather bound volumes brought from England in 1809 by his grandfather Thomas Bosworth. The family heirloom has passed through four generations and remains with Frank Perkins for his daughter Elaine Perkins. The volumes measure about eight by eleven by three inches with ornate lettering and embossed initials.
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Chronicle-Telegram
C. B. Perkins
Lake Avenue
Thomas Bosworth
England
C. B Perkins
Frank Perkins
Elaine Perkins
Lake Shore Boulevard
Lorain
Ohio
Red Cross Accounts Audited by War Department
The Red Cross financial records are subject to auditing by the War Department, ensuring accuracy and accountability of wartime relief funding and activities. The review reinforces oversight, transparency, and proper use of resources in support of military and civilian aid programs.
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American Red Cross
The
War Department
Old Glory Grange Meets With 61 Members Present
Old Glory Grange held a regular session chaired by Wor thy Master Albert Archer with sixty one members in attendance from Fenfield Huntington and Old Glory. Eleven candidates were initiated two from Old Glory nine from Penfield. Old Glory and Penfield plan degree events on July 1 and a fourth degree at Penfield. A song was sung during the lecture hour and remarks from Pelton Palmer and Holcomb. Sister Blair Pierce of Penfield won the evening prize. Melting ice cream and wafers followed for eighty five members and juniors. The essay notes the Chinese eclipse of October 18 2327 B C.
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Old Glory Grange
Albert Archer
Fenfield
Huntington
Old Glory
Penfield
Grange
Pelton
Palmer and Holcomb
Blair Pierce
Ancient lore says letter R named dogs fetter
A short note recalls an ancient belief that the letter R served as a fetter or leash for dogs, reflecting early views on phonetic symbolism and animal care within historical language ideas.
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John Clark
E. J. Harder
Arthur Rineham
Wm. Landman
Carmean
B. A. Rothgery
A Geyeska
James Schurgot
Blantehn
Irma Wise
Agnes Wise
Betty Tasler
Neil Wise
Jeanne Wise
Clarence Wise
Wise
Henry Pfeifer
Litchfield
D. G Reisinger
F. W. Weidner
May- Belle Reisinger
Detroit
Edwin Law
Herman Wise
Charlie Reisinger
Bloomdale
Lottie Sadler
Mary Killip
Edward Reisinger
Hartman
Florence
Fern Wise
Pfeuffer
Lois Rogers
Myrna Rising
Lucille Wise
Earnest Lamb
Robert Elkins
Willard Sawyer
Crystal Beach
Vermilion
Irene Wise
Henry Wise
Harry Mayne
Memorial Hospital
Mayne
Jeanne
Donna Smith Ingraham
Bridge
Lawrence O'Hara
Mildred Indoe
Kenneth Harrod
Wayne Stone
Howard Weaver
Halcyon
Winifred Lennox
Virginia
Dorothy Fuller
Annie Smith
Harry E. Ingraham
W. E. Woodbury
C. H. Burke
Henry Heddon
Barberton
P. H. Burke
Sam
Mrs
Walling
2Nd St
EDS
Axminster
Wilton
Balts
William Hickling Prescott
America
Ciao
Fo. B
Dunn Motors Co., Inc
Third Street
Chase. Guth
Pollar
Cleaners
Broadway
Elyria Savings and Trust
Max Bend
Chicago
NBC
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