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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1961
Page
5
A reader seeks Abby's guidance on whether to reveal a father’s whereabouts to children and how to handle a husband's infidelity with a bookkeeper. Other notes discuss ring safety with machinery and a mother facing a long prison sentence for the children's father, plus a share of marital and child-rearing concerns.
A reader seeks advice on forcing a 14 year old daughter to wear glasses at parties. Experts suggest consulting an eye doctor about contact lenses and potential eye damage, while acknowledging parental limits and teen social pressures. Also notes TV time links to grades. A second question asks about sexy modern books in high school literature. expert says some such books are likely essential but courses may be inappropriate for the age group.
Margaret Hobill led Circle 3 of St. Paul United Church of Christ in a luncheon program reading Friendship Lane and Teen Age Commandments from All The Women of The Bible. Devotional readings centered on Lydia with scriptures Acts 16 14 15 and 40 Philippians 1 6 16. Announcements covered Mission dates April 30 to May 4, a fellowship breakfast May 5, a mother daughter banquet May 9, and a April 25 luncheon at 1 p.m. hosted by Mrs Park Hobill with guest Carlotta Jenkins.
A reader questions a NY research report claiming no link between children’s TV watching and grades. The columnist mentions having reviewed several surveys and consistently finding a relationship between entertainment viewing and academic performance.
A beauty care and makeup demonstration was given at Ellis Lodge 463 Does meeting. Dorothy Ellis supervised cosmetics with Mrs Cowley assisting. Mrs David Walker modeled. Upcoming events include a bake sale April 22 at 9 30 am and a family tureen dinner May 6 at 6 30 pm. A May 11 meeting is planned at 7 pm.
Elyria chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing featured at a U S Air Force Mothers meeting at Monteith Hall. Ballads and novelty numbers were offered. Plans were discussed for Decoration Day. A directors meeting was set for Thursday at Mrs B J Taylor's home 446 West stain St.
Local notices from North Ridgeville to Carlisle show tonight gatherings and descriptions. Civic leagues dances, church family nights, PTA and Grange meetings, Band Boosters, 4 H clubs, and Grove-area clubs scheduled across multiple towns with times from 6 30 p m to 8 p m and venues including schools, churches, town halls, and fire stations.
Spencer area 4-H members elect year officers. Girls 4 H Troopers led by Mrs. Sulneh and Mrs. Packard choose Kathy Billman as president with Carol Wolf as vice president and Linda Baker as secretary. Other roles include treasurer Janis Billman, news reporter Roseann Higgins, and recreation leaders Gail Stuart and Mickey Baker. Eighth grade girls elect Gloria Clifford president and boys group meets May 15 with Sam Simmerman as president. Advisors are Hord Bullman and Walkden.
North Eaton announces practice schedules for the Hot Stove League with seven teams. 116 boys have signed to play this year, up from 72 last year, and a car will be given away May 20 to aid equipment for the extra teams.
Arthur Buck Wakeman district commissioner of the Southwest District of Boy Scouts attended a committee meeting at Glen Morey's home. A charter review occurred, new committee members were signed up, and summer plans were discussed. A Roy Scouts meeting planned a fingerprinting session by a State Patrol member.
Sandusky city firemen, led by Thomas Canby, failed to secure a raise after a wage proposal was rejected by city commissioners. The last raise occurred two years ago, increasing pay from 385 to 400 dollars monthly for a 63 hour week, far below the 6300 dollar national average. Mayor John G. Frost cited a prior city-wide evaluation as justification and warned against department-specific raises.
Belden Farm Bureau Council 7 E meets May 20 at 3 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Al Divencenzo due to Belden Alumni banquet. Council backs entrance fee for the Metropolitan Park to fund operating expenses, not a tax levy, as most park users are visitors not area taxpayers. The meeting includes a highway safety letter from J Grant Keys and a plan for an emergency lane at Belden underpass during road work. Lorain County Planting Commission chief Richard McGinnis discusses a revised residential building code to improve county housing. A report notes a suggestion that all Farm Bureau council members be Farm Bureau members.
Vermilion plans for the summer recreation program were discussed by the recreation committee at South St. school. W. K. Young, Vermilion Junior High teacher, was named summer recreation director by the Vermilion Local Board of Education on the committee’s recommendation. Chairman Earl Tischer named Gordon McCauley, Don DeVault, and George Roberts to the summer baseball committee and set a meeting with Young to discuss Little League plans. Ed Ziemke was named chairman of a committee to secure equipment, and Mrs. Lucy Idol and Mrs. Sarah Welker were appointed to study girls’ activities and meet with the director to establish a program. The committee hopes to establish three centers for the summer program again this year.
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