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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1961
Page
2
Elyria Chronicle Telegram reports local news from Elyria Ohio dated April 28 1961. Page items include community notices and brief sport and society notes reflecting the era.
Elma Gard wife of Harry Gard received the Girl of the Year honor at the 30th BSP Founders Day banquet held by the Xi Beta Omega chapter in Sheffield Restaurant. The Elyria resident and BSP member with 17 years of service also helps at Elyria Memorial Hospital and the Lorain County Fair Health Drama Tent. Her four children and husband attended as she thanked BSP members and city leaders in a faltering speech.
A 28 year old woman writes of an affair with a married man who also loves her. The only remedy is to end contact, avoid his home, and let the feelings die. Abby directs sending letters to ABBY Box 336 Beverly Hills California with return envelope.
Nancy Grant and Mrs. Chancellor reflect on the YWCA in Elyria as a community of people rather than programs. They recall matinees, plays, dinners, and friendships formed through years of service on the YW board and involvement with Teens and Girls Reserve, noting the mutual support and social ties formed through YW activities.
James Zacharis chaplain at the Lorain County Detention Home spoke at Elyria Conservation League meeting held at Mrs. Lewis Searles home on Sugar Ridge Road. Officers were to be elected at the upcoming vote.
About 100 women gathered at Ward Hall Huntington for a Lyons district federation luncheon with Miss Esther Davidson interior decorator and Sherwin Williams color consultant. Speaker Mrs Esther Davidson discussed decorating and life’s golden keys. Family and club officers announced upcoming events including a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner May 20 at Hungarian Hall Lorain.
Three stops listed for tonight include East Ohio Fuel Gas Company at 7 p m and Melody Grove hosted by the EDCHS Band Boosters Club at 8 p m with a dance. Mission Circle gathers at St Mary Hall 3 p m Cootlette Club 107 hosts Home 1079 at 8 p m Townsend Club meets at YWCA Residence 7 30 p m Bethel Shrine 24 and OWSJ at the Masonic Temple 7 37 p m.
Culture Club members heard a biography review of John Burroughs the American naturalist. The discussion drew on Hildegarde Hoyt Swift's The Edge of April and referenced Burroughs early life on a Catskill farm and his love of nature. The final meeting will be a May luncheon at Elyria Country Club.
Town Talk notes the Rev. Wallace Aker former LaPorte Methodist pastor is hospitalized at Canton Austman Hospital He currently serves Perry Heights Methodist Church. Daughters born to Darry Friedenstab and wife Katherine Lee on April 20 in Mont Almont Mich with grandparents listed. Story Hour at Elyria Library features Thornton Burgess tales. Moose Women award prizes at meeting with next gathering planned.
The Merry Wives of Forty featured a completed sewing project at Mrs. Robert Taylor's home on Center Ridge Road in North Ridgeville. A brief business session followed the demonstration.
Gamma Epsilon announces a mother daughter banquet on May 9 at 6 30 p m at Oberlin Inn with Irene Donathoff chairing the event. Prizes were awarded to Mrs FE J Weiss Mrs William Whitman and Mrs Chester Sprague. A bake sale is planned for May 13 at Lorain County Savings and Trust Company lobby.
Susan Snell of Rescue Virginia was honored with a linen shower on April 16 at Pyle South Amherst Rd hosted by Mrs. Paw Foor with assistance from Mrs. Elmer Harris. Attendants named include Sylvia Sir Louis Ak ram maid of honor and bridesmaids Jan Pirro and Mrs. Douglas Schneider. Guests came from Elyria South Amherst Cleveland Caston Akron. The couple plans a June 10 wedding. Miss Snell is a Malone College biology major.
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