Oberlin Tuskegee Airmen: Local historian honors nine men
Margaret Christian published Oberlin Tuskeegee Airmen to honor nine Oberlin men who trained at Tuskegee and served in WWII. The book, dedicated to Richard L. Williams, notes the era’s discrimination and the need to preserve this local history for future generations. It lists the nine Oberlin airmen and where to buy the book at Ben Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Margaret Christian
Oberlin Tuskegee Airmen
Richard L. Williams
Christian
William L. Williams Jr
Tuskegee
Richard Williams
New Russia Township
Council
Harry S. Truman
Martha Wilkens
William Johnston
U.S. Air Force
Oberlin Tuskeegee
James Cannon
Gilbert Cargill
William A. Johnston Jr
Norman E. Proctor
Bruce Bishop
Chronicle
Shirley Williams
Marth Johnston
Williams
Johnston
Community programs highlight history film and public events
Oberlin Heritage Center hosts George Wingard of Savannah River Archaeological Research Program for a 7 p.m. screening and discussion of Discovering Cave at Hallock Auditorium. Free and open to the public. audience can view Dave Spirit’s pot and ask questions. Separate events: Buckeye watch party on Oct 15 in Elyria with tickets $25, proceeds to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Get Looped hearing technology demo Sept 27 at Oberlin Public Library. Lorain County Free Clinic steak fry benefit Oct 7 at DeLuca's Place in the Park with $25 tickets supporting clinic work. volunteer/donation info via email.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Heritage Center
George Wingard
Savannah River
Oberlin College Department of History
Hallock Auditorium
Adam Joseph Lewis
Dave
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Lorain County
Jack Matia Honda Elyria
Big Brother
Get
Oberlin Public Library
S. Main St
Free Clinic
DeLuca’s
Middle Ridge Road
Lorain
Carnival
Paul
Rcfreeclinic.org
Erie
Oberlin Writers Group
Oberlin
Yahoo.com
Full Gospel Ministries
Leavitt Road
Community Foundation
Catholic Health Partners
Women’s Health Center
Pink Ribbon Fund
Red Cross
Loraincounty
Redcross.org
Local crime report and community events in Wellington area
The notice lists several liquor sale violations on Sept 2 and 3 involving underage customers in the 500 to 100 blocks of Herrick and Courtland. It also reports assaults and a domestic violence case on Union and Herrick streets. Community items include monthly American Legion breakfasts, Oberlin High School class of 1966 reunion plans, Pittsfield Township Antiques Festival, Town and Country Club meeting details, Christmas story presentations by churches, Redmans Recreation bowling leagues, and Smithsonian Museum Day events at Oberlin Heritage Center with tablet tours available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
Kaydee Heston
E Herrick
Zachary Reece
Courtland St
Union St
Cassandra Toennesmann
W. Herrick
Gay Edgell
Sheila
Taylor Bremke
Lakeside Ave
Gabrielle Edwards
N. Walden
Oberlin High School
Lorna Kretchmar
Frank Lloyd Wright House
Allen Art Museum
Town and Country Club of
Wellington
Elms
Lorain County Metro Parks
Jones Road
Joann Hamer
Sandy Hurst
Mary and Joseph
Darlene Neptune
Oberlin Heritage Center
Smithsonian Magazine
Smithsonianmag.com
Museumday
Oberlinheritagecenter.org
Community events and support listings in Elyria and Oberlin
A compact roundup of local happenings includes a parenting seminar at LaPorte United Methodist Church with Brad and Sue Baker, a Lorain County Historical Society barbecue and exhibit closing, Solace support group in Wellington, rosary and volunteer calls at St. Anthony of Padua, immunization clinics, and multiple fitness and mental health groups across Lorain County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte United Methodist Church
Grafton Road
Elyria
Brad and
Sue Baker
Biblicalparenting.org
Lorain County Historical Society
General Industries
LCHS
Washington Ave
St. Anthony of Padua
E. Erie Ave
Lorain
Hilaire Tavenner
Oberlin Green Arts Corner
S. Professor St
Oberlin
Oberlin Corner
Travelagencyguide
Altar and Rosary Society of St. Vincent de Paul
North Ridge Road
Dorothy
Lorain County
Nami
Lorain County Metro Parks
W. Hamilton St
Mercy Health and Recreation Center
Hollstein Drive
Amherst
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tuskegee Airmen
Jodi Weinberger
The
Chronicle-Telegram
Jweinberger
Chroniclet.com
Friends of Oberlin Public Library
American Legion Breakfast
American Legion Post 8
Kretchmar
Birmingham United
Pittsfield
Town and Country Club of Wellington
Redmans Recreation
Janice
Monroe House
Main
College Streets
Oberlinheritage. Org
Twelth
Jack Matia Honda
Leona St
Big Dog
Wellington Reservation
Kathy
Hotmail
French Creek
Grace Lutheran Church
W. Lorain St
Nami of
Elms Sprenger Assisted Living Center
Wanda
National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Ohio
Buckeye
Oberlin Film-makers
Ken Adams
Oberlin-Wellington
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