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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1959
Page
14
Beverly Hills reports Mary Pickford, iconic actress and philanthropist, discusses aging, geriatrics, and pride in years in a broad interview at Pickfair. She notes life begins at 40, urges continued research, and outlines her civic and charitable work, family, and long career.
Scientist sees space discoveries filling gaps in Earth knowledge. The article contrasts cosmic study with terrestrial understanding, noting ongoing searches to connect celestial data with our home planet.
A humorous column riffs on statehood splits from Alaska to New York and Lorain County secession fantasies. It then shifts to space science with Dr Alla Masevitch advocating a 10,000 mile altitude astronomical satellite to map Earth precisely, followed by light domestic vignettes about kite-flying children and school talk.
The piece notes spring and a kite outing contrast with northern Ohio limits on park land. Gov. Michael V. DiSalle says funds will be used to develop existing parks rather than acquire new land, shifting outdoor recreation access toward southern Ohio. Northern residents rely on southern parks, while land-use priorities favor schools highways and hospitals.
All About Pictures offers guidance for a spring weekend photo trip. Prepare camera, film, and lens, review the instruction booklet, and plan a sequence from departure to close ups. Emphasizes new angles, five trademark shots, and shooting more than planned for flexibility.
A vivid local tale recalls a clever dog outside the Oberlin Inn who loaded his mouth with bones and trotted a long route to the kitchen door for handouts. The dog’s bold heists occurred seven times as staff watched and patrons wondered at the pup’s persistence and appetite. Also noted is Gallon Club member Diedrick, donor to blood drives, and his family details.
Elyria High students toured the Sohio Research Laboratory in Cleveland hosted by R. K. Ball of Standard Oil. They viewed synthetic materials and micro spheres used in oil storage and concrete, plus a modern lab with an automat lunchroom. Mary Thompson earned honorable mention at Case Tech for glasswork in the Creative Chemistry Award Contest.
A reader asks if the opponent may lay off on a gin hand the same as a knock hand and is told that under gin rummy laws adopted, a player may not lay off on a gin hand.
A dozen University of Colorado students form an exhibition team called Calico and Boots. They seek a June 16 appearance in Elyria with room and board, no charge. Gov. McNichols endorses them as official state representatives for the Rush to the Tropics Centennial Celebration. The group cites 400 past exhibitions and strong showmanship as reasons for hosting interest.
South dealer faces a complex squeeze in a world championship hand as West guards two suits. The article notes Becker’s forthcoming series on squeezes and reports local student winners in the county Legion Essay Contest, with Anne Huebner, Barry Miller, and Daniel Ringler placing in grade divisions at Greenwich.
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