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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1956
Page
3
The Women of the Moose held an initiation of candidates at Mooseheart Alumni Chapter night. Senior Regent Irene Deidrich opened the meeting assisted by Sally Johnson Clara Terry and Leona Gardner. Prayers, games, awards, and a salad luncheon followed. next gathering set for August 2.
A pink and blue shower honoring Mrs. Richard Gibbs, hosted by sisters-in-law Mrs. Harley C. Gibbs and Mrs. Walter Rothgery at 1837 Grafton Rd., featured card and ditterbug banco contests won by several guests, and a dessert course after gifts were opened in a play pen.
At the Democratic national convention in Chicago women take active roles, shaping debates as politicians drop hats and curb blunt language. The change comes from increased female participation moving from spectator to active involvement in party proceedings.
Women delegates and alternates reach 665 as California leads with 44 of 136. Mrs Liz Snyder of Los Angeles heads the delegation, the first woman named to the post in her state. Several female congressmembers and leaders address sessions, underscoring growing female influence in the party.
The Elyria Child Conservation League held its annual picnic at N Olmsted Park with many families attending. Prizes were awarded to Linda Fulton Kathy Yancer Noreen Schildt Patty Peak Pam Peat Bob Schildt Peggy Stauffer and others. Mrs. Frank Noster received a gift from the group. Dear Abby column begins with letters about relationships and haircuts.
Dear Abby columns discuss teen dress symmetry, dating, and blended families. A 14-year-old and a 20-year-old cousin face dress conflicts while a 28-year-old suitor questions, and other readers seek guidance on marriage with stepchildren and over affectionate spouses.
A USDA HG 49 bulletin explains how built and unbuilt detergents differ. Built detergents excel on heavily soiled cotton linen and man made fibers while unbuilt work best on lightly soiled wool silks and blends. Labels rarely indicate built status. look for cues on cleaning heavily soiled items.
A pamphlet explains modern laundry science noting wetting dirt, suspending it in detergent solution, and rinsing. It contrasts synthetic detergents with soap, detailing emulsification, water compatibility, and skin effects from hand washing versus auto washing machines.
More than 100 Kolbe family members gathered at Linwood Park for the 49th reunion. After a 1 PM picnic, a business session was held with Milton Eppley presiding. A committee planned a golden anniversary reunion and nine family branches agreed to place a family tree in a permanent book.
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