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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1951
Page
2
A brief item from the Chronicle-Telegram references Tirta Obig Tham and a rept. entry numbered 90 1051. The readable line hints at a clerical or archival record, noting names and an identification marker without further context or outcomes.
Dixie Blandy of Dayton Ohio topped a 12 inch platform at an 8 12 foot flagpole in Milwaukee for a world record attempt. He planned to stand for up to 11 days to set the record, opening a new Milwaukee shopping center. He pledged sponsors he would stay at least three days and perhaps six, with a possible additional eight days.
Wellington community items include a called Board of Stewards meeting at First Methods Church with supper at 6 and a business session, Womans Relief Corps noting Edith Kern’s passing and an upcoming bake sale, Chamber of Commerce executive meeting with new officers, Shine Sunday school class outing at Westlake Park, and Dorcas Society planning a birthday observance September 26. Also listed are family visits, a kindergarten registration open at the VFW Home, and a birthday party for Dowman’s kindergarten children.
In Korea's bloody hill region last rites were given as Amita Glendenning marked her fifth birthday. Mrs Dowman and helpers arranged the event with Mrs Edward Soules Mrs Lloyd Finkel and Mrs Richard Dobney assisting. Ice cream and cake followed. Mrs Earl Watters is reported very ill at 129 Worth Mil street, bedbound for some time. Carl Pitts on Barker Street in Wellington reports church activities and local notices from First Methodist and other congregations.
A blast and ensuing fire at the Shell refinery in Wood River left 16 dead and several others critically injured. Victims named include Leon Schmitt of St. Jacob and Bruce Bailey of East Alton. Authorities investigation ongoing into cause and safety failures. Dorothy Jacobs received a $51 reckless driving fine after a separate crash involving her husband’s pickup.
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