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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1961

Page

4

Downs Wedding at St Mary Church Niagara Falls Field

Miss Shirley Jane Barron and Thomas L Downs wed Saturday at 9 30 am in St Mary Church. Rev John J Hayes officiated. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Barron of 122 Chestnut St. Groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs Walter Downs of 129 Myrtle Ct. Bouquets of white gladioli and chrysanthemums decorated the scene with palms. Mrs Louis Kolopus was organist. The gown featured skinner bouquet taffeta with Alencon lace and a lace edged apron bodice and bouffant skirt.

Niagara Falls Canada Thomas Downs Shirley Jane Barron Mr. Downs St. Mary Church John J. Hayes Michael Barron Chestnut St Walter Downs Myrtle Ct Louis Kolopus Skinner Bouquet Taffeta Chamber of Commerce Mission Circle 20 Immaculate Conception Church Gratton Barron

Boot swap and PTA rummage sale at Franklin School

Town Talk notes a boot exchange at Franklin School PTA rummage sale on Wednesday from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school basement. Mrs. William Strickler, ways and means chair, collects children's clothing Tuesday at her home, 926 West Ave. Kathleen Wyszynski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wyszynski of 390 Gulf Rd., graduated Saturday as a medical laboratory technician from Carnegie College, Cleveland. Ensign Sherman and visiting relatives attend a wedding with 150 guests including Ann Kelly as matron of honor, at Immaculate Conception Church. Various notices cover surgery recovery and visits from relatives, plus a trip to Freedomland in the Bronx August 17.

Boot Exchange—Exchange Franklin School Parent-Teacher Association William Strickler Ways and Means West Ave Kathleen Wyszynski Chester Wyszynski Gulf Rd Carnegie College Cleveland

Penfounds Honored On Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Carlton E Penfound of Oberlin Road were honored at a surprise open house celebrating their wedding anniversary They married August 21 1926 at St Paul Church Elyria High graduate Mr Penfound works for Lorain County Engineers Their children Gary and Joan Meyer live in Amherst They have six grandchildren About 45 relatives attended with hostesses Mrs Meyer Mrs Gary Penfound and Mrs Keith Brown

Carlton E. Penjfound Oberlin Barron Celean Elyria District Catholic High Sary Electro Alloys Division Downs Elsie Moehle Penfound Elyria District Catholic High Hari Shaw Chemicals Winckles St Paul Bour Earlyquin Ot St. Paul Rea Elyria High School Kelly Lorain County Engineers Elyria High

Bath Time Spa: Relaxing Summer Beauty Vacation

Stay at home this summer and treat yourself to a fragrance driven bath routine. Prepare a tepid tub with bath oil for sunburned or dry skin, soak and rinse, then apply moisturizing lotion. Finish with a cooling splash and a brief rest before dressing, followed by a social event at Teresa on Harris Rd. in Sheffield Lake tonight at 8.

Better Homes & Gardens serves 69 recipes for family meals today

The new issue offers a treasure trove of dishes from appetizers to desserts. A section features 40 recipes you can make using small appliances. Buy September Better Homes & Gardens now for ready to prepare menu ideas and family friendly cooking.

Better Homes & Gardens

Fall European fashion look inspires travel wear trend

A fashion write‑up previews fall Europe inspired styles featuring flow flares, sleek side openings, and easy blousons in cobalt, jade, pirate gold, flaming magenta, and other rich fabrics. It highlights woollen knits, leather trims, novelty boucles, diagonal patterns, and midsection detailing with wide double‑woven knits, tweed, and bias cuts reflecting Parisian and Italian influences.

Europe Jan Italy Nalette

Dawson Berg Troth Announced Engagement News

Mr and Mrs Richard H Dawson announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia to Theodore Berg Jr son of Dr and Mrs Theodore Berg The couple are from Elyria Gave high school and college educations with Virginia holding a BA from Lake Erie College and a year at University of Copenhagen Theodore a junior at Ohio State University College of Dentistry They plan an indefinite wedding date

Richard H. Dawson Overbrook Rd Virginia Theodore Berg Jr Theodore Berg Yale Ave Elyria High School Dawson Lake Erie College University of Copenhagen Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital Berg Cornell University Ohio State University School of Dentistry Zi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity

PWP Unit Picnic at Ray Wilson Home

Chapter Parents and guests gathered Wednesday evening at Read home of Mr. Wilson for a picnic. Members Marie Pack Muneleee Essex An Zimmer Anthony Urie and George Bliss attended. Next message set for Sept 13 at 8230 p.m. in Moose Hall.

Read Mr. Wilson Marie Pack Muneleee Essex Anthony Urie George Bliss Moose Hall

Calendar events schedule for local clubs and dances

Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Club hosts Elywoods at 6 30 p m picnic at Three Stops Ohio Fuel Gas auditorium at 7 p m Townsend Club meets at Y WCA Residence 7 30 p m Cootlette Club 107 plans WEFW 1073 Post Home 8 p m St Jude St Agnes CYO dances at St Jude Hall 8 11 p m

Kappa Kappa Gamma Elywoods Ohio Fuel Gas Townsend Y ¥Wca Cootlette WEFW Post St. Jude St. Agnes Cyo's St. Jude Hall

Women seen as decisive vote voice in future elections

New York dispatch notes rising female political influence since suffrage on August 26, 1920. Projections show nearly 51 million adults over 21 by 1980 with women numbered higher than men among voters. Bureau data and press reports cite growing female representation in government and past Eisenhower era trends as evidence of shifting power dynamics.

New York UPI Clare B. Williams D. Eisenhower

Lip reading helps children with partial hearing loss

Parents' Corner urges early guidance on reproduction and decency. A mother asks about lip reading for a seven year old and about addressing a ten year old twins' smutty stories. The column advises starting before school, parental guidance, and frank, matter-of-fact discussion.

Smutty Dad Mdes

Wear Fragrance Wisely In Warm Weather

Summer fragrance tips advise choosing lighter scents and applying to skin rather than clothes. On hot humid days fragrance lingers longer, so retouch about three times daily using purse sprays. Apply to pulse points at wrists neck and behind knees for best effect.

Elyria Movie and Slide Club Visits Maumee

Elyria group toured a rodeo and multiple national parks in Prescott and the Grand Canyon area and previewed spring tulip scenes in Holland Michigan. Members plan a September visit to Maumee with a pint dinner and meeting at Monteith Hall with refreshments by the Resars and Hollabaughs.

Arzona New Mexico Florida Michigan Elyria Movie and Slide Club Andrew Hieftje North Pasadena Ave Wayne Lance Prescott Ariz Monument Valley Oak Creek Canyon Quarai State Memorial Grand Canyon Glen Canyon Dam William Resar Holland Mich Mackinac Bridge Busch Gardens Tampa Marathon Beach Everglades Park Maumee

Dear Abby Love and babysitting pay prompt family conflict

Dear Abby column excerpts reveal adult babysitter upset by late return and low pay after 6 PM to 3 AM. Advice: set pay in advance, avoid future gigs until terms clear, and speak up at time of service.

Abby Europe

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Thomas L. Downses Falls Thomas L. Downs SKS Shirley Jane Barton Howard E. Sherman A. E. Sherman Ensign Sherman U. S. Navy U.S Sierra Ann Kelly William Zimmerman Victor Bronish Dennis Downs Dart F. Keech Jr Karen William San Jose Calif Dart F. Keech Gulf 1Rd Freedomland Fred W. Cox West Sth U.S.A Bronx New York City Jack White Somerville N. J C. E Teresa Harris Rd Sheffield Lake Look of Paris Cesar Rubio Berg Troth PWP Ray Wilson Resar Florist East River Street Fairfax Frances Perkins Roosevelt Oveta MoDern Music Co Rte Elyria Mile Phone O'‘Donnell Lodi St. Elyria Parents Richmond Barbour Gene’s Pastry Shop Dear Abby AIT Phillips Broad St
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