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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1956
Page
4
The YWCA handicapped committee discussed extending services to local handicapped residents. They explored employment training tests, a summer program, and a community hobby show to be held October 15 at Holly Hall.
Golden Age Club at the YWCA heard a guitar quartet Three Boys and a Girl perform on Hawaiian and Spanish guitars. Danny Walker soloed while Bill Harding Judy Harding Jean Poor played. Forty members and guests attended with prayers, cards, bingo, and refreshments. Next meeting Sept 10 at Holly Hall. Rummage sale details listed for 381 Denison back door.
Mr. and Mrs. John Tjemmes announce the marriage of their daughter Patricia Rae to Alwyn J. Rea son of Mr and Mrs Harley Rae The ceremony was held at First Methodist Church with Rev Earl Henderson officiating They will reside after Sept 5 at 16 Hillard Rae and both work locally Patricia attended pre nuptial showers and wore a lemon crystalette frock for the wedding party reception followed by a wedding trip through Michigan
Winifred L Fay edits the column highlighting local club events and social news. The section lists upcoming meetings, member milestones, and community notices from the Phonz 4751 society.
Rita Mae Hale daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hale of 104 Courtland St and John B Polk son of Mr and Mrs Lee Polk of Prentiss plan an early September wedding. Hale is a 1956 Elyria High School graduate and Polk a 1950 Prentiss High School alumnus who served three years in the U S Army. He is a pipe fitter for Williams Brothers in McConnellsville. A wedding shower honoring Hale was hosted by Misses Nancy and Barbara Raynor at their Broad St home with prizes to Janet Swan Alberta Browski and Judy Smith.
The McKinley Parent-Teachers Association executive board met at president Mrs. William L. Kristof’s home to map a busy school-year agenda. The Oct. 2 first meeting will install officers, introduce teachers, and host an open house with a paper sale planned for Oct. 10 weather permitting. Representatives include Mrs. E dantchit ant the Weht and J Burton. officers are McWilliams as vice president Van Brock as second vice president. secretaries and treasurers named. committees cover ways and means, room mothers, hospitality, paper sales, health, membership, publicity, safety, magazines, and legislation.
Gertrude Hoffman addresses the University group on color choices for rooms under both daylight and artificial lighting. She notes kitchens should be inviting in the morning while living rooms need color harmony for afternoon and evening use.
This meal plan offers practical ways to use ham for a holiday weekend including baked shank end ham with pineapple brown sugar and mustard, a casserole with lima beans and cheese serving four, and a Scotch-Pocket hamburger with tomato onion and Worcestershire sauce. Also included are Peanut-Syrup Cookies with detailed ingredients and an editor's correction for Tess Rafferty's Fruit Salad Dressing.
A farewell tea hosted by Mrs. Andre J. Meyer Jr at 663 Weller Rd honors Elyria artist Mrs. Merle Huppert. About 30 neighbors and friends attend as Mrs Huppert and her family prepare to move to California on Sept 8 while Mr Huppert joins Rocketdyne in Canoga Park.
The engagement of Pia Overweg of Amsterdam with Robert Alexander son of Mr and Mrs Arthur E Alexander 149 Courtland St was announced by Pia's twin sister Rita Barbour. Pia arrived in New York City Friday and was hosted in Long Island where the couple received a diamond ring. They plan to marry this fall.
The Altar and Rosary Society outlines a October 16 card party at St. Mary Church hall with a hair style show by Angela Deegae of Carpenter's Beauty Shop. Mrs. Anthony Marsho chairs the event with co-chairs and a large committee handling tickets prizes stage and decor.
Grotto Park hosted a Bethel Shrine gala last night with 100 attendees. Hosts Ralph and Frieda Latimer led the event with several couples assisting. a community sing was led by Joe Boddy and dancing featured Helen Eastman on piano and William Stuntz on drums. The next Bethel a meeting is set for Sept. 13 at Grotto.
Hartford report notes motorists who swat at wasps while driving cause accidents. Connecticut State Safety Commission urges drivers to remain calm and let the insect depart, reducing crash risk and keeping attention on the road.
Navy Mothers Club hosts an image sale in the Outlet Clothing building at 592 Broad Street on Friday and Saturday. Proceeds support club activities and local charitable work.
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