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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1968
Page
3
A compilation of Abigail Van Buren letters covers infidelity concerns at age 43, single life and commitment struggles, a hospital aide seeking inheritance promises, and a young woman affirming personal standards. Readers from Lubbock, Texas respond with perspectives on forgiveness, desire, and self-respect in relationships.
The piece mentions boutique designers using military style epaulets and chain accents on winter coats with matching buttons and a possible chain half belt. It also describes butternut squash attributes including size, color, and seed cavity location.
Navy men at Newport Naval Base are advised on winter dressing in the NAVALOG. A temperature wind chart shows how 30 mph winds make 40 F feel 22 F and recommends gear from sweaters for 50 60 F to overcoats for below 2 F.
Patricia Ann Whitlatch and Robert Flynn announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Whitlatch, a 1904 Elyria High School and Marquette University graduate, is a first grade teacher at Milwaukee’s Rose School. Flynn, a 1908 Marquette graduate and IBM salesman, will marry April 19 at Mary Church with Rev. Patrick F. O'Shaughnessy officiating. reception at Wagner's Country Inn in Westlake.
Janice E Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd A Bailey RD 1 Oberlin and How ard C McConeghy Jr of Medina announce their engagement. Janice a 1968 Oberlin High School graduate works at Stefans Studio. How ard a 1964 Black River High School graduate works for Kroger served in the U S Marine Corps and was released from active duty in June they plan to marry next summer.
The originators of the beauty mist device introduce Vanity Mirror a three way lighted portable mirror with two side mirrors and a swiveling magnifier center. This one of a kind gift targets Christmas shoppers seeking unique ideas for women on their list.
Asian observers mix faith with festivity as Christmas grows beyond Christian communities. In Hong Kong a department store chief calls Christmas a Chinese fete, while South Korea lifts curfew for merriment and Vietnam pauses for ceasefire at six. Burma airs Handel’s Messiah, Japan counts year end bonuses, and the Philippines begins dawn Masses on December 16.
The Town Talk column lists the St Paul United Church of Christ Guild meeting at 8 p.m. at the church, and the St John United Church of Christ Bell Ringers program directed by Terry Woodings. Circle 4 hosts will assist. Also noted are the birth of Michael William McCartney on November 28 at 2202 Grafton Rd and family details. A Golden Age Pensioners Club meeting is set for 2 p.m. at the CIO Hall with refreshments. St Mary P T U announces Christmas Fantasy dance Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Three Kings and a Queen. tickets at the door. Mrs Edwin Bolden chairs.
Short dispatches from Elyria and surrounding area dated December 4 1968 cover local news items, community events, and notices. Reports reflect city life and regional happenings in a concise newsroom style.
St Jude Parents Club meets at Carbine Hall at 8 30 p m Edison PTA gathers at the school at 7 30 p m Franklin PTA at the school at 7 30 p m E-Lite TOPS Emmanuel Lutheran Church 7 30 p m St Agnes Allar and Rosary Society at church 7 45 p m Eagles Auxiliary at Eagles Hall 8 p m officers meeting 7 p m Welcome Wagon Club at Holly Hall 8 p m Beta Sigma Phi Council at EST Bank Cleveland St 8 p m Ladies Home League of Elyria Salvation Army 7 30 p m Elyria Tip TopS Walnut St office Columbia Gas Co 7 30 p m St Clair Rebekah Lodge 207 Odd Fellows Hall 7 30 p m
Elyria Auxiliary 431 FOE plans a party at 8 pm Wednesday at the Eagles Hall 316 Broad St. The annual Christmas party is set for December 12 at Grassies Wayside Inn Reservations to Dorothy Belden president. The group has donated to Red Cross Eagles Care House Lorain County funds tuberculous and Vietnam servicemen. Secretary Phyllis Bangilie reported Elyria auxiliary won first membership award in the Northwest Zone. Next district 9 meeting is in Willard Ohio December 2 at pm.
Hair products advertised by Corfashiom promise fullness with cascades of curls and lute beauty terms. Wig experts offer styling ideas and free consultations. Prices start at 99.50 for wigs, with falls listed at 7500.
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