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Newspaper

The Gazette

Location

Medina, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1971

Page

8

Whit And Whimsey Brightens Brunswick Visit

A Brunswick visit by Mr and Mrs Fred Welsh of East Rutherford New Jersey prompts a promotional brochure plan for Brunswick attractions. Guests at the Buckeye Lounge included the Wilshes hosts and neighbors as the area gains a noted tourism push and a possible topless club rumor.

Sam’ Boyer Ernest Taylor Allen Schorpp Walt Pidek Buckeye Lounge Brunswick Tigers Michael Stephanie Katona Warner Road

Dear Abby and Katy Diddit Soaked in Advice Front

A widow writes of receiving a washing machine from a widower and asks if the gift was appropriate. Abby jokes it may be to get laundry into her machine. Katy Diddit mocks freeloaders at a cottage and predicts few would return after a shopping list.

Abby Katy

Dear Abby column excerpts raise family beard and invitation woes

A Dear Abby column fragment shows advice about a husband with a beard affecting job prospects, and a sister-in-law inviting Jane’s family when hosting, with guidance to confront preferences directly and manage social invitations. The note ends with subscription details for Abby’s writings.

State Fair Showcases Veteran Hot Air Balloonist

At Expohio 71 the 118th Ohio State Fair features Charles Dollfus, the Father of Hot Air Ballooning, as the highlight of the 7-Up International Hot Air Balloon Race. Dollfus, aged 78, has 506 ascents since 1911, flown across Europe and the United States, and crossed the Atlantic both ways. He will ascend in a 19,000 cubic foot European style free balloon supplied by the Balloon Club of America.

Columbus The Balloon Federation of America Charles Dollfus France Dollfus Belgium Romania United States North Atlantic South Atlantic Musee d’Air Balloon Club of America

Local Notes and Visits From area Residents

Mrs Stella Herzog and John Farnsworth face hospitalization after a stroke in Akron. Nearby events include Mr and Mrs W R Frederick hosting a birthday party and attending the Medina County Home residents picnic. Guests visited Schroenbrunn Village and Gloria Glens, with several families hosting and visiting throughout the week.

John Farnsworth Mennonite Rd Seville Road Akron General Hospital Robert Brown W.R. Frederick Frederick George Rohrer Medina County Medina County Home Schroenbrunn Village Henry Davidson Gloria Glens Albert Fulton Charles Wilbur Wenger Lydia Kriebel Pennsburg Abraham Gehman

Betsy Ross Stars and Stripes legend under scrutiny

The piece narrates Betsy Ross’s claimed role in designing the first Stars and Stripes, noting Betsy Griscom’s Philadelphia birth, her marriage to John Ross, his death, and Betsy’s flagmaking. It cites Canby’s 1870 account and admits limited evidence, while listing related anecdotes and a classroom riddle page.

United States Philadelphia Betsy Ross William Canby Betsy Griscom John Ross Betsy Canby George Washington Arch Street

Newspaper Route Training Builds Boy’s Business Skills

A speaker cites newspaper carrier work as essential real world training for responsibility, money sense, and sales. The article urges parents to consider routes for boys to gain practical business experience and a head start in life.

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