Local Grid Echoes From Wellington to LaGrange
A nostalgic club diary recalls early football days at Wellington and Wellington figures like Leo B. Grimes, Norman Cooper, and Pat Arnold. The writer reflects on morale, memories of muddy fields, and a freshman LaGrange player amid Monday Morning Quarterback talk.
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Wellington
Leo B. Grimes
Grimes
Leo
Marlin Burge
Burge
Uren
Rudy Schack
Doc Falls
Steve Liesiewski
Huntington
Clearview
Uzak
Uszak
Howard
Pat
Arnold
Octagon House a Noted Elyria Landmark in Local Tale
Lorain County historian recounts Elyria’s Tucker Fox Octagon House at East Ave and Second St. built about 1864 by William H. Tucker, once home to Miss Sarah Fox, now altered but still a distinctive eight sided structure. The piece notes Fowler’s 1850s octagon fad and nearby examples in Chatham Monroeville and Florence.
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East Ave
Second St
United States
Orson Fowler
Fishkill
N. Y
Fowler
Elyria
George Brownell
William H. Tucker
Charles Tucker
Eaton
Tucker
Mr. Tucker
Williams Brothers
Lorain County
Portage County
Cuyahoga River
Tucker Octagon House
Sarah Fox
Chatham
Monroeville
Florence
Archers Triumph in Outdoor Writers Meet at Numod Club
Four sherifi'n deputies led by Hope Miles, Dick Myers, Ed Hale, and Ed Brainerd won a match against archers at the Outdoor Writers of Obie fall meeting held at the Numod Club. Brainerd failed to post a perfect 51 across 16 ends on 20-yard shoots using 16-inch multicolor targets.
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Writers of Obie
Numod Club
Hope Miles
Dick Myers
Ed Hale
Ed Brainerd
Fie
America
Delaware Bay
Hudson
Albany
Samuel Champlain
Amsterdam
England
Nun
John
Hiddon Bay
Stamp issue marks Hudson discovery anniversary in New York
The Post Office issued a Hudson River discovery commemorative stamp 50 years ago this month. Only 216,450 stamps were printed, mint value 37, plate block six 35, and the high price reflects rarity. New York marks 32nd anniversary this year. Henry Hudson’s explorations and later voyage details are recounted along with Scott’s Catalogue updates from Seow Publications.
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Post Office Department
Hudson River
Henry Hudson
New American
New York
Hudson
All About Pictures Junior Photogs Challenge Elders
Eastman Kodak contests show high school entrants surpassing older photographers in originality. The 14 contests reveal strong quality and a wide variety of subjects. Many students come from schools with camera classes or faculty advisers, and most participate in Photographic Society activities locally.
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Eastman Kodak
Photographic Society of America
Woodring On Education Kindergarten Is It Worthwhile
The article surveys kindergarten attendance across states, noting high participation where funded by public schools and lower rates where not required or taxed. It argues for universal provision if deemed valuable, urging a national decision on whether kindergartens are necessary.
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Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Michigan
Nebraska
Wisconsin
California
Utah
Indiana
Maryland
South Dakota
Grace Talk
Elstia
Don Miller
Mary Flack
Don Hawk
United States
Russia
Russ Davies
Emmett Kelly
Bob Funk
Wire
United Sates
Pat Mason
Bob Daniels
Yad
Questons
Dox Moore
Dorothy Funk
Tess
Jim Ketchum
Ketchum
Shorty Snorter
Frederic Froebel
Froebel
Dewey
St. Louis
Teete Academic
Winners split 10400 in Kodak photo contest
The Kodak High School Photo Contest drew thousands of entries nationwide. Winners from four junior and senior classes shared 10400 in prizes for 328 pictures while an exhibition toured schools and groups offering free viewing and guidance.
Local notes and archival items recap
A ten year old report cites a National Tube Co tax case set for October 1 and blast furnace equipment. A quarter century back Miss Alice Virginia Lentz of Columbus was named Elyria High School cafeteria manager. A rubber backed turtle at Ely Park pool startled staff before being released into Black River.
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National Tube Co
Alice Virginia Lentz
Columbus
Elyria High School
Ely Park Pool
Park
Black River
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Medinal
Pathways of the Pioneers
Ohio
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Court ‘House
Gates Memorial’ Hospital
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Erd
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Team
Sheriff's Departskill
E. L. Houck
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Jack Clark
Hal Rothgery
Dack Elton
Fishman
Yee 4
Wee Aredy Ger Int Dutch Exploration Co
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Huesen
Ijenark
Ein
China
Hie
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Persia
East Indies
Vie
Dyton Fast India
Seow Publications, Inc
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U. SU. X
Latin America
PT Obs
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Woodring
Camera Club
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Kodak High School
Tions
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Cleveland Indians
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Gordon
Cleveland
Jim
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