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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1950
Page
5
Sir Charles Wheatstone of King’s College London coined the word telephone in 1821 after studying methods for transmitting sound, marking a milestone in communications history.
Walter Godfrey reports from Palmetto Florida on a 40 foot ketch named Vagabundo as owner Quincy J Winsor and his son in law Earl Chrisman prepare for a 200 mile offshore voyage to Key West. The crew stocks food and gear while awaiting copper bottom paint and launching after underwater inspection.
Elyria Townsend Club 1 met Wednesday evening with a chalk talk by Mr Bernadette captivating the audience. State organizer Joe l Waite of Cleveland urged members to contact their Representative to sign Petition 15 and push HR 2135 to the House floor for debate. He noted 191 congressmen had signed, needing 27 more, and that clubs nationwide are gaining new members as pensions fears rise. Lunch followed from the entertainment committee.
Lorain County group of the Northern Ohio Breeders Association will hold its annual meeting Monday evening March 6 at Wellington High School, starting at 8 pm. Max Deake will speak on artificial insemination. Business will elect a director for two years. Art Crocker of Columbia Station currently serves on the association board. The meeting welcomes any cattle breeder interested in artificial insemination. The Northern Ohio Breeders Association annual meeting will be held in Tiffin on March 10.
Grafton Kiwanis directors met to discuss several projects and pass bills. Ernie Toghill reported on a health department case needing a tonsillectomy for a child in Eaton township with an estimated $62.50 cost. The directors approved paying the full amount to aid the child’s health.
The Two Scouts Club directors from Grafton and Belden voted to sponsor Boy Scouts eligible to attend the National Jamoree at Valley Forge Pa this summer. President Hendrix opened discussion after reading projects from the suggestion box, including public rest rooms and a sewage disposal plant for community improvement.
The Elyria Chronicle item notes mayor advised actions for better commuter service between Grafton and Cleveland on the NYC line and completion of the school athletic field lighting project. Guests John Kinter and Everett Wieseke attended as Elyria club members.
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