Former Elyrians Write Of Flood Experiences
Two Elyria High School graduates report from San Bernardino California about the California flood. Eugene Ledyard describes rivers 400 to 500 feet wide with 14 to 20 foot waves, bridges washed away, and cars buried in sand. He recalls radio contact from Colton and a night stranded by floodwaters while his wife struggled home from a bridge party. The letter notes deaths in the San Bernardino area, railroad disruptions, and food shortages in desert towns, with relief efforts including air-dropped provisions and quick repairs at the San Bernardino orange show grounds.
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California
Ledyard
Howe Street
Eugene Ledyard
San Bernardino
Riverside Cement Company
Riverside
Elyria High School
Harahan Chemical Company
Elyria
Ledrard
Bern
Galton
Santa Ana
Coltunite
Colton
Colron
Legion
Cajon Pass
Orance
Shaded Drawings Originated By Maddock In Cleveland
Ted Maddock demonstrated a new shading method for newspaper reproduction to a Cleveland College fashion illustration class. The Elyria figure, famed locally, described the process as faster easier and much cheerier than the old method. Maddock, Elyria High School and Chicago Academy of Fine Arts graduate, has worked eleven years with the Cleveland Plain Dealer art department. He and his parents reside on Eighth Street in Elyria.
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Cleveland College
Ted Maddock
Elyria
Maddock
Elyria High School
Chicago Academy of Fine Arts
Cleveland Plain Dealer Art Department
Eighth , Street
Eight Killed in Air France Mail Plane Crash Near Corsagy
Authorities fear eight people died when an Air France mail plane crashed in the Pyrenees near Corsagy. Rescue teams will take time to reach the scene to confirm deaths among the five passengers and three crew, as the aircraft carried South American air mail from Dakar with stops at Casablanca, French Morocco, and Barcelona, it was caught in a severe snow storm.
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Perpignan
Bruncve
Air France
Corsagy
Pyrenees
Aall
Dakar
Casablanca
Moreveco
Barcelona
Grafton Epworth League News Highlights Local Events
Sunday evening the Grafton Belden Epworth League met with 43 in attendance, guests from Amherst and La Grange, led by Clifford Brooks with address The Torch of Life. Various chapters and groups from Elyria and Lyndon hosted initiations, socials, and celebrations, including a birthday gathering for Kenneth Kith.
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Grafton
Grafton Belden
Epworth League
Amherst
Laurgange
Clifford Brooks
la Grange
Mary Shively
Gerald van Kueren
County League
You and Your Child by Jane Herbert Goward
An exploration of adolescent alienation and parental misunderstanding. It contrasts the teen’s sensitivity and need for tactful handling with a parent’s belief in understanding their child, urging kinder responses and supportive guidance rather than harsh judgments. The piece notes the ego injuries of adolescence and advises mothers to balance criticism with gentleness and practical compassion.
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Alice
Cunic
Priest And Others Indicted In Mail Fraud Scheme
Erie report states a federal grand jury indicted a Catholic priest and associates including James HK Cox of Pittsburgh on five counts of fraudulent use of the mails and a conspiracy charge related to a $25,000 Catholic stake contest. Cox and connected figures were seized by Judge R. M. Galista. Previously, thirteen others including two promoters were named in an earlier Pittsburgh true bill.
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Erie
Pao
Furhe
James HK
Cox
Pittsburgh
Arden
Themidi¢timmni
Futher Cox
Pesteidas
Federal Grand
R. M. Galista
Wee
B. J. Clifford
Cleveland
Thomas Hitchins
Sasadena
Calit
Former Ohio Congressman Harv Garber Ends Life
The body of Harv Garber, former Ohio congressman and Democratic leader, was found near Naples Florida after a suicide. Garber, long associated with Greenville and active in politics, had retired in 1972 after managing the Wilson campaign and had spent recent winters in Florida.
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Columbus
Mirvir
Harv OC
Garber
Ohio
Fletute
National Democrate
Naples
Pla
Buri
Greenville
Summer Cottage
Hinmel
Hooded Bandit Escapes Capture In Ohio Shootout
FOSTORIA March 24 Police hunted a hooded bandit linked to multiple petty robberies in northwestern Ohio after a gunfire clash last night during an attempted burglary at Dwayne Gear’s grocery. Patrolman Howard Hyde was struck but the suspect fled, shedding a hood and burlap sack. Blood stains were found near a downtown shed, trail details unclear.
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Fostoria
Ohio
Howard Hyde
John Walsh
Hin
Dwayne
Hyde
Hadse Burt
Wish Police
Local residents visit in Elyria and surrounding areas
Sunday afternoon calls from Elyria and nearby towns filled the day as families hosted relatives and friends. Guests included Arthur Buck Ridgeville J H Bastard Columbia and several Cowley relatives joining neighbors for afternoon calls and extended visits across multiple homes.
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Eaaton
Bernard Cowley
Arthur Buck
Ridgeville
J. H Bastard
Columbia
Urrie Lysaght
Nora Jane
Elyria
Kenneth Buck
Dorothy
Wilion Hennie
Bieron Paes Hayumpd
Carpene
Irene Vodig
Hyuraustunm
Mve
Wei Ui Harrison
Beeseg
Voss Jean Cogn
Crawtod
Fridas
Sue Spen
Ronthoerherst
Mroc
Fred Leas
Pred Bast
Sanday
Alber
Mound Mes
Vern Martin
Mies
Z. Hoffman
Foam Elyria
Louis Nichols
Carrol
Tome Tian
Worthington
Bardlawke
Nova
W. K. Hawke
Lee Walkden
Chathan
Blugshe Tite
George Schmidt
Billy Iron Bay Village
E. VM. Hathaway
Lagran
Francis Davis
Cam
Ohio
Elizabeth Davis
Cook
Washington D.C
Russell
Bing
B M. Ross
Virginia
Oberlin
M. Ua
Max
Irving Mohler
W. WH. Splete
Eleanor
Cleveland
Arthur Cowley
EB. Tousseau
Wakeman
Beatrice Johnson
Doris Cowley
Evelyn Lindner
Raymound Bolazs
Dover
David Sampson
Amherst Coming Events Include Firemen Meeting and Banquet
Amherst March events include the North Central Firemen's Association meeting with a speaker and Pires sound pictures, Amherst High School basketball banquet with letters and speech by EN Smith Elyria, St Ann's Society meeting at St Joseph Church, a Methodist choir rehearsal, Lenten services at Parst Evangelical, Cloverleaf Club gathering, and a Legion dance at Lorain Club. Executive board notes from the Lorain County Federation for Democratic Women.
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Amherst
North Central Firemen's Association
Pires
Amherst High School
Didu
Arthur Angle
En, Smith, Elyria
Cloverleaf Club
C.F Sehrood
Middle Ridge Road
Loin J
Harry Wolf
Harold Brown
EL Clstiwald
Lorain
Columbus
Mastlower Hotel
Akpan
Wolt
Condes
Jessamine Lodge Met for Evening Social and Business
Jessamine Lodge Daughters of Leavand met Tuesday evening for a ball with the main business session, followed by lunch and various games. Hosts included Mrs Nelle Brennan and Mrs Kathryn Burnett. Members and guests attended with several ladies named, including Mrs Dianes Ryan and Mrs James Miller.
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Virgo Kline
Frank Reevy
Patriia Anne Pickering
Cuyahoga Falls
Burt Schaefer
Henry Schildt
William Resar
Art Davis
Erta Kine
Elyria
King Crowell
Jessamine Lodge
Jessamine Lode
Leavand
Dianes Ryan
Alex Morrison
James Miller
Winwera
James Henry
Nelle Brennen
Kathryn Burnett
Jane Et Bata
Travel remarks and church visits by Miss Pattessom
A traveler to Speal Miss Pattessom visits the Hinde Lord and attends a service at St Peter Bratiteltoit yard. She then tours the area and speaks with local men at a social gathering.
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Cleveland
St Peter Bratiteltoit
Enine
Miss Pattessom
Walt
Youths Linked to Kidnapping Case Face Court Action
Marel 24 reports Captain Kiernan stating two men Edward Pont and Werner Luck, accused in a ransom attempt on 2 year old Peter Levine, are connected to the Levine kidnapping. Authorities say they confessed to planning a ransom and were seized by G men and police. weapons and disguises were found. They are to be arraigned before Judge Fass.
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New Kochusllub
N.Y. Marel
Velles
Thomas Vy Kiernae
Edward J. Pont
Werner B. Luck
Cortor
Murrhy Lefine
Levine
Peter
Fac
Informaion
Marvel A
North Pelham
X.Y
Rochelle
Ollow
Andy
Thomas NX
Students Visit Tubes Making Plant Highlights Steel Works
A group of seventh and eighth graders from a local school toured the steel and tubes facility yesterday. They saw tube making from railroad rails, heating to 2200 degrees, cooling, pickling, welding, and finishing steps. Guides explained each operation and noted industry partners involved in equipment and culture.
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Phint
Yestiailay
Futte Stuudents
Rly
Industeri Telps
Fuduatriut
Mophidklound
Audia Tari Machinery Company
Bisna Water Works
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E. B.C
Elyria Business College
Mart
Fear
Epworth League News
C. B. Finley
Leon Lehman
Mes
Kenneth Kithe
Bunco
Burgo
Lelora
Maxine Brunson
Meding
Maynard Rising
Alfred Grese
Sonny Lehman
Dale Wi
Neil Wise
William Benton
Mary Mole
Florence Wise
Betty Tomasheska
Briles
CIA Milley
Clyde Taylor
West Salem
F. J. Miller
Spencer
Frank McMabb
A. L. Haury
Jack Buckholm
Carl Jantz
Elon Peck
Elyvin
Harold Kelly
Carol
Ernie Lum
Danni Rust
P. H. Hogers
R. L. Crowe
Irma Wise
Jessie Kaiser
Penfield
Chardon
Gilbert Hall
Olmsted
Finley
George Edward
Glenn Bailey
Royalton
Ben Sooy
and Airs
Guy Durkee
Raydure
Kee
North Eaton
PL Oh, Rogers
Mary Killip
Ho M
Belden
J. Ry Dunlap
Robert
Gladys
Dlr
Dunlap
Edith Howard
Moss Lucy Robson
Winifred ,Tran
Jane Herbert Goward
Wellinguy
Winn
Aid
Ais
Spear Sauda
Charles Beckt
Ciomean
Ak Snuth
Toye Poum
Niagde
Ory Bata
Memorial Hospitai
Te-daye Fuller Brush CO
Es PT
Eaton BH
Mello-Peat Co
B.A. Jenne
Church St
Cora Sawyer
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Shurch
A. J. Bauer
Lincoln Street
Burris Ted
Lock Wheeler
Cal
Democratio Club
Anne Herst Democracie Womn
Clit
Phiedagy Es Vatinsas
Miss 1
Buwalel
Madam Gt
Ter Etter
SPEAL
Hostrss
Curt Handi
Zanesville GO
Moene Weil
Esre
Loukas Dee Dee
Rata Tintun
Ata Peer Thardy
Penduay
O. Metal
Stare Fishway
Parpoliman Wood
Watt
Seeley
Taleverithow
Focksen
Neeley
Olmsted & Hoeffel
Water St
Irene Elizabeth Upton
Studio Y. MC. A
Fale Md Nti
Wright
Good Hoses
Scot
Johnson’s
Sas
U Ss. Dept. At Agriculture
Pound Siz
Paya
Murphy's Oil
H. & H. Carpet
Pt. Agar and Oil A. P.C
Woodbury Soap
the Standard Drug CO. Cor
Broad & Washington
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