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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1959
Page
7
Dear Abby answers a reader asking how to break an engagement. The columnist says a man should tell his intended tactfully and notes that it is better to end a betrothal than risk breaking a home.
Mr and Mrs James B Young mark a half century since exchanging vows at Sullivan Christian Church. They met in Elyria after moving from Wayne County and now celebrate with an open house hosted by their son Rev Kenneth Young and family. The couple gardens at Sullivan and attend church, with Mrs Young active in the WCTU and Ladies Aid.
On her 21st birthday Miss Carol Reep received a diamond from Joe Cucco at a party hosted by his brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Leo Swartz in Holly Michigan. Miss Reep is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard T. Reep Sr. of Wakeman. Cucco is the son of Mrs. Lillian Cucco and the late Ralph Cucco of Wakeman. The bride-to-be attended Wellington High School. The groom-to-be attended Henrietta High School and farms. Wedding plans are indefinite.
Fifty four members and three guests attended the Pease reunion at Pittsfield Center Park on Sunday with a picnic dinner and games. Carl Pease presided over the business meeting and officers were re-elected. Three births were reported since the last reunion. The article lists many attendees including Frank Pease and George Pease, with next year planned for the same park on the third Sunday in August. The piece also includes old family lore and a long set of kitchen recipe notes unrelated to the reunion.
A letter urges consistent guidance and clear rules to teach teens self discipline. It cites Bill who, spoiled by indulgent parenting, ends in juvenile jail after disrespect and reckless conduct. Parents are warned that love alone isn’t enough without limits and respect for others.
The Merri-Ettes Club met at Mrs. Frank Raidechi's home to schedule a corn roast for Saturday night at the Ralph Schuster farm. Pinochle prizes went to Mrs. James, Mrs. Joseph Kovacs, and Mrs. Schuster. Mrs. Merlin and Butler won special awards. A salad course was served by the hostess and helpers, with next gathering set for 8:30 p.m. at Mrs. Schuster's home.
Tonight at 8 p.m. Tip Tops at YMCA and Black River Playhouse events at Black River Playhouse Studio School St. Gold Star Mothers Lodge meets at American Legion Home. Eagles Hall hosts Avallary at p.m. Marshall Chapter RAM meets at The Room Etks St. Clair Rebekah Lodge at .C.QF Hall 7:30 p.m. Oberlin Lodge Knights of Mythias also listed.
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