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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1954
Page
4
A humorous domestic tale about a word game between a husband and wife. She starts with the letter x and argues it can be a word by naming the letter, while he struggles to form valid words. They resume after a pause, produce several terms, and end with a playful neologism bleatsing and a mock dictionary clash.
AmHerst Ohio announces the marriage of Vivian June Bruce to Earl Nelson Deisher set for June 12 at 2 p.m. at Amherst Congregational Church. Miss Bruce is a National Tube Company clerk and choir member. Deisher served in Europe in World War II and works for Ohio Fuel Gas Co. in Elyria.
First Methodist Circle No. 13 wrapped up Mrs. J. D. Ryan’s Jeremiah study and appointed a nominating committee during a business session led by Mrs. Hultz. May Breakfast on May 5 and Antique Show May 19–20 were announced, with Circle No. 13 meeting May 19 at Mrs. Don Walkden’s home. Circle No. 5 of St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church discussed Mother-Daughter banquet on May 5 and Women’s Guild Family Night on May 6, then a dessert social followed. Grace Lutheran Women’s Missionary League heard Miss Jane Bender speak on Germany with color slides. The spring rally report from Ascension Church North Olmsted was read. delegates to the Pittsburgh district convention were chosen, with 25 members served refreshments at social hour.
A roster of discharged hospital patients and residents including Carl Armstrong 1226 Fifth St Mrs Clyde Baker 218 Chestnut St Mrs Jesse Figula 354 Vulcan St Mrs David Flynn 421 West Ninth St Mrs Donald Hamilton Westlake Richard G Hines 992 North Washington Blvd Ward Hubbard 610 East Broad St Eugene Hughes 814 East Ave Mrs Fred Jessup Vermilion on the Lake Louis Lavoie North Ridgeville Edgar Malone 531 West Second St Mrs Joseph Matic and daughter Lorain Mrs John Super RD2 John K Travis 351 Hawthorne St William Weber Case Rd Herman Wellert Chestnut Ridge Rd Henry Wigert La Grange Gary Whitacre 366 Bond St Catherine Szabo 476 West Tenth St Wanda Spence North Olmsted Jack Porrelli Avon and Douglas Minnich 1101 Oberlin Rd.
Lorain County Federation of Ohio Child Conservation League members hosted a meeting at Mrs. Robly Evans's home in Lorain. Guest speaker was Anne Smith of O'Neil's Women’s Activity. The league, founded in 1919, aims to protect promote and support American child life. Officers include President Russell Van Oster Elyria and Treasurer James Stewart Lorain. District Conference planned for Lorain County in spring 1955.
College coeds on campus use refrigerated f ungora sweaters and collars to reduce shedding. They place puffed accessories in a refrigerator for a few hours before wearing to keep them neat.
Elyria council and UAW CIO girls call for primaries votes with rides and babysitting at no charge. A special SEM degree conferral is planned for Saturday at :20 p m. Inez Cooke demonstrates easy to fix budget meals and luncheon cones. 1954 Field Enterprises. Demcrats and Republicans urged to vote.
Mrs. John Takacs of 303 Foster Ave. was told she won an expense paid week in Florida for two, a lifelong dream. The prize capped the Elyria Woman's Club Social Progress Department project, announced at a Holly Hall card party attended by over 200, with Mrs. L. A. Becker as chair and local merchants donating table prizes.
Gene McClain a 32 year old apprentice beachcomber crafts wind sculptured jewelry from driftwood and cedar with shells. his shop The Islander in Manhattan is tiny and he markets to a few New York stores. He urges women to embrace their beachcomber urge through fashion and DIY driftwood pieces, warning of three hazards: snakes spiders and stodgy husbands.
New York reports summer fashion centers on built in petticoats, delicate lace, and curve flattering details. Designer Karen Stark of Harvey Berin discusses mounted skirts, nylon net petticoats, and fabric precision aimed at softening flare while preserving shape.
Mrs. Frank Horan hosted the Ninety-five Club at a one o'clock luncheon. Mrs. Walter Saunders reviewed Time and Time Again by James Hilton, author of Goodbye Mr Chips Lost Horizon and So Well Remembered. The discussion covered a story about Charles Anderson in the diplomatic corps across three continents and themes of fathers and sons. Mrs. A W Fritzsche read The Art of Travel Name Dropping by Art Brookwald. On May 13 Mrs Fritzsche will host at her Overbrook Road home.
Tonight the First Baptist Berean Class hosts a mother daughter tea for the Pioneer Girls Explorers group at 241 Washington Ave at 7 30 p m. Also noted is a household sale at 486 West Eighth St with hours 9 to 5 on Friday and Saturday.
Announcement from Wellington reveals the engagement of Marjorie Ann Luce, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Luce, to Theodore Stanfield, son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Stanfield of South Main Street. No wedding date is set. Luce attends Wellington High School and Stanfield recently returned from 21 months of Field Artillery service in Korea and works for Lake Avenue Floor Covering Company in Elyria.
Paris reports unveil quirky fashion pieces such as bows on the nose hats with navy straw and hankies, hair belts, and diamond accents. Hubert de Givenchy influences hair belts as hat stand ins, with belts for sport and evening looks. Jacques Fath proposes garters with diamond clips and bow shaped sunglasses trend in sun care.
Mr. and Mrs. G J Opra of 120 Harwood St depart this weekend for Greenville South Carolina to visit their son and daughter in law Frank Opra and family. Mr Opra manages the Greenville TV station. Also listed is Mr and Mrs Frank Plas recently relocated from Sugar Ridge Rd living at the Ramser Hotel in Wellington. A big rummage sale runs Wednesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 217 Howe St side door offering clothing and miscellaneous items.
Antiques expert Mrs Lucy Bien urges women to explore attics for inventive reuse. She highlights turning old shoes into lamp bases and pudding molds into plant holders, plus frames into tables and wagon spokes as legs. The trend favors practical, affordable transformations over new purchases.
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