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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1954
Page
3
Speaking Of Books reviews Henry Thoreau’s Walden focusing on nature’s lake as Earth’s eye and a mirror reflecting the self. The piece recalls Concord ponds, September forests, and Thoreau’s simple, brave life amid long rainstorms and quiet contemplation.
The article outlines Troop 471 activities including cookie sales and a rummage sale to fund a Washington D. C. trip next June. It notes a tax stamp drive and a desire to cover expenses, with a focus on yearlong projects and leadership from Mrs. Hartman and others. It also references Thoreau, a prayer circle, and a Bronze Age sword discovery.
A beauty column excerpt discusses skin care and facial exercises. It covers cleansing techniques, upward lifting motions, and the role of facial muscles in maintaining a firm, youthful look. Tips include protecting hands from detergents and a call for readers to request a dance through a week to beauty copy.
A compiled OCR style roster lists names and addresses for licenses including Curtis Stealey and Cail Faye Daugh erty, laborers Bert Szabo Sr and Margaret Mol nar, airline ground service Harold Lovell and Roscoe Ross, manufacturers rep Robert Novak and Mary Hammond, student William Hart, pipe inspector Lorain Lanra in various towns. It also notes Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles activities, Moose Women of the World and Lorain County Democratic Women events, plus Thursday and Friday club gatherings at multiple halls and parks.
A humorous note suggests a cotton housecoat made in the exact print as the breakfast tablecloth. The idea aims to confuse a husband into paying attention. Descriptions mention big plaids and harlequin prints and note several Lorain residents with listed addresses and occupations.
Mrs. Herbert Young Jr. hosted a dinner last evening honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Edwards and Miss Cora Bassett of Oberlin who will move September 1 to live at 4744 Coronado Way Gulfport. Guests included Walter Sudro J W Smith Julia Saywell Alma Miller Florence Hamel Eleanor Armstrong Herbert Young Jr Carl Dramm Mabel Debn. Flower arrangements supplied by Garden Gift Shop.
The Ruth family held its 7th reunion yesterday afternoon at the O J Ruth residence in South Amherst. Attendees came from Elyria Lorain Amherst South Amherst Norwalk and other Northern Ohio areas. O J Ruth offered the invocation and Mrs Claude Wigfield gave the welcome address. Elinore Linden historian conducted a memorial service for members who died during the year. Mrs Wigfield presided over the business meeting with routine reports and officer elections. Wigfield was reelected president John Ruth Amherst became vice president Ruth Poyak Amherst reelected secretary and Elizabeth Madill reelected treasurer. A picnic supper followed on the Ruth lawn and the gathering closed with reminiscences. The 1955 reunion is set for the third Sunday of August at the O J Ruth home.
In a personal reminiscence, a child recalls sitting on a minister's rose bush and provoking a stern religious rebuke. The author notes the minister's sharp disapproval and the child's attempt to defend the family’s spiritual beliefs while debating conscience and proper conduct.
Mr and Mrs Clair Clouser and others returned from Syracuse with sons entering the U S Air Force at Sampson AFB in Geneva NY. Clifford McDaniels party left for Coronado CA to visit Lt Cmdr Alvin McDaniels and family. Mrs Booth and Mrs Hamlin guests in Detroit England Visit notes. Nadine Telzerow arrives to stay with her parents in Palo Alto California for a month.
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