Oldest man alive D G Miller sparks brisk debate on age
A long, winding letter from Leo Roberts cites a doctor’s claim that each cigarette takes 14.4 minutes from life, prompting a playful life-age calculation by D G Miller who jokes about aging and plans for a four decade span, while also recounting family life and economy efforts at home.
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Leo Roberts
Bellfield Ave
Leo
Grassie’s
Florida
Chatauqua Lake
Weiil
Pathways Of The Pioneers Elyria 1876 Centenary Parade
The 1876 centennial year spurred Elyria to stage a July 4 celebration under Lorain County Agricultural Society, with a pioneer log cabin entry. Mayor Gates declined involvement while Judge Boynton was named speaker. Township logs were to build the cabin at the fairgrounds amid local newspaper support and criticism.
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Lorain County Agriculltural Society
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N. B. Gates
W. W. Boynton
Republican B
Elyria Constitution
Ridgeville
Life Begins At 40 Elders Foster Family Adopts Six Kids
A county agent arranges a foster adoption for six children by the Hyde family after lengthy investigations and social worker scrutiny. The Hydes describe a life of daily care and love with monthly payments of 50 dollars per child, while acknowledging court risk to the arrangement.
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Robert Hydes
California
jSix
Hyde Home
Hyde
Hydes
Chronicle-Telegram
Buut
Centennial Fourth of July in Elyria Ends With Fire Rescue
Fire destroyed Albert Ely's Old Red Mill on West Falls as the town celebrated the centennial with a grand parade and a crowded fairgrounds program. Torrential rain dampened plans, floats were abandoned, but a historic Boynton address persisted as two fire companies contested a water field show.
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Puvais
Vauus
West Falls
Broad St
Burdick
Grafton
Eaton
Court St
Elyria Cornet
Eagle Hose Co
Red Rover Hook and Ladder Co
New England
Elyrian Orphans’ Singing Society
Goddess of Liberty
Santa Claus
Chraumas
Times
Book Review Zoo Holds Stories Of Humor Tragedy
Gerald Ues explains My Home in the Zoo based on twenty five years at Belle Vue Zoo Manchester England. The author shares animal care lore myths about reptiles and snakes and recounts deaths from diseases and accidents with a lively period tone.
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the Zoo
Gerald Ues
Doubleday & Co. Inc
Gerald Iles
Belle Vue Zoo
Manchester
England
Hes
Belle Vue
Wonders Of The Universe Scientist Proposes Comet Heart Probe
Dr J C Lair of Space Technology Laboratories proposes a mission to probe a comet deep in its heart. At the Berkeley IAU meeting, astronomers urged attempting the rocket event to study nucleus core matter, coma gas, and potential cosmological insights.
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J. C. Lair
The
Space Technology Laboratories
International Astronomical Union
Berkeley
Calif
National Aeronautics and Space
Jupiter
College Station
Tex
Texin
A&m College
O. Hoffman
Consolidation in Education Cuts Costs and Raises Quality
The article argues that merging small, wasteful districts into larger units improves education while lowering per pupil costs. It laments resistance to consolidation, notes most small districts have under 100 students in the upper grades, and warns that without voluntary union, state or federal action may be required to force mergers for equity and better programs.
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United States
Stamp Varieties and Grills Highlight 1847 to 1870 Issues
The article surveys the variety rich early postage issues from 1847 to 1870, noting added values in 1851 1853 1856 and 1861, wartime recalls, new series, and the proliferation of perf imperf and grill backings. It explains grill impressions, their sizes, and how grill features boost value, with examples like the 30 cent orange 1861 at $3 500.
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Post Office Department
Thanksgiving Leftovers In A Lake Shore Dippers Square Dance
A Lake Shore Dippers square dance column recaps election of officers Dewey Anderson Wilma Anderson for president and others as the club plans a December 16 potluck at Holly Hall and a December 10 Elyria dance with George Jabbusch. It notes monthly format, Grants to the rink project, and upcoming New Year Eve events with multiple venues and callers.
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Dewey
Wilma Anderson
Whitey
Pauline Lovestead
Carl ‘S
Mary Jane Shoup
Chuck and
Alice Senning
Elyria
Cleve
Land St
Rolley
George Jabbusch
Elyria Roll Arena
Jabbusch
Senning
Rosemere
Holly Hoodowners
Holly Hall
Ralph Pavlik
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