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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1954
Page
10
A memoir fragment recalls life on a small farm near Elyria including family routines during rain and heat. The author describes kitchen fire maintenance, grape jelly making from strained juice, wall and roof stains, and barefoot at work or strolls in dew laden grass after rain, reflecting on childhood and community.
A nostalgic piece recounts Grafton 4-H Club picnics at Wil mother Park with the So We Sew and Merry Mixer groups. It notes wiener roasts, ice blocks, and cooking tasks, advisors present, and old kitchen scenes from a country girl era. The essay reflects on early home life, electrical adoption, and family routines during fairs and projects.
Mrs. Fred Stroebel was guest of honor at a surprise pink and blue shower by the Methodist Church Woman's Society in the church dining room. About 60 attended. gifts were opened, refreshments served from a stork themed table, and party favors given. The piece also notes the Redwood Library in Newport Rhode Island, founded 1747.
GRAFTON Mrs Clyde MacBeth and her daughter Dolores Griffin turned from painting plaster figures to modeling and firing clay to create ceramics. They built a kiln from an old refrigerator and produce mushrooms pixies and earthenware figures while teaching weekly classes. The process involves bisque firing cooling and a second firing with glazes. precise heat is essential and observed via a pyrometric cone.
The Anchor Rebekah Lodge discussed the annual inspection at a recent meeting led by Noble Grand Dorothy Grills. Members voted to buy card tables a desk and equipment from the Grafton I.C.C.F. Lodge which plans to affiliate with Elyria I.O.O.F. Mrs. Laverne Kovach won the prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ernest Toghill and Mrs. Kovach.
O Grala Club members gathered at Mrs Lois Younglas home to play games with prizes awarded to Mrs Rose Smith Mrs Mary Cornish and Mrs Eleanor Clapp. The group adjourned after dessert and will meet again September 2 with Mrs Eleanor Clapp.
Mrs George Edwards hosted the Laf A Lot Club for needlework and conversation. A salad course followed the meeting. Mrs Maxine Finley will host the next gathering. A covered railroad bridge in Woonsocket Rhode Island is the only covered bridge left in the state.
North Olmsted Public Schools announce registration for new pupils entering in September on September 1 and 2. Registration for elementary pupils occurs at Coe and Butternut Buildings. high school at North Olmsted High School. Birth certificates required for all entrants. Seventh graders attend Sept 7 for teacher meeting and schedule cards, then follow a shortened class rotation. Michigan ranks second in paper and paperboard production.
Plans for the annual bazaar and turkey dinner at the Church of the Immaculate Conception are complete. The event, sponsored by the Altar and Rosary Society and the Holy Name Society, runs Saturday evening to Sunday with a noon to 6 pm turkey dinner in the parish hall. Proceeds fund tuition and bus transportation for Elyria Catholic Schools.
Grafton Kiwanis Club will view pictures taken in Japan by E. P. Christman at the Grafton School cafeteria after Thursday’s dinner meeting. Miles Knechtges will introduce Christman. Upcoming programs include Wells Mole on Sept 2 and Rev. Stroebel on Sept 9 with various chairmen, while Sept 23 is Ladies Night and Kid's Day. Committee reports are due Sept 2.
GRAFTON The Rev James W Pete Spitzkeit and his wife Rev Mrs Spitzkeit and family furloughed missionaries from Korea will visit in the home of Mr and Mrs David Thompson. Rev Spitzkeit will speak at the Methodist Church Sunday morning. The couple left Korea in 1949 and were evacuated to Japan in 1950. He later returned to Pusan to preach and teach during the war. Mrs Spitzkeit taught in Japan while he was away. They are spending their furlough at Drew University and preaching for the missionary cause. Beth and Bonnie Spitzkeit were born in Japan.
GRAFTON The Mother's Study Club will hold a bake sale Saturday in Spitzer's garage to fund projects for the coming year, with the largest effort supporting the Kindergarten at the local school.
Greensboro N C names a street for the renowned short story writer known as Henry and born William Sydney Porter in the city. Porter's grave in Asheville draws many tourists visiting the burial site and historic marker.
Providence College in Rhode Island, established in 1917, is the only North American college operated by the Dominican Fathers. The institution maintains its unique religious affiliation within higher education.
Miss Nancy Fling was honored with a pre nuptial shower at her home hosted by Mrs Edward Fields Miss Margie Meyers and Mrs Robert Fling. About 40 guests from LaGrange North Ridgeville North Olmsted Elyria North Eaton Oberlin LaPorte Wellington and Grafton attended as the bride to be DeWitt G Maddock Jr. and Miss Fling plan to wed August 28 at 7 p.m. in the Grafton Methodist Church.
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