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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1953
Page
5
A humorous guide warns husbands against simple cash gifts and outlines practical, period-appropriate gift ideas and pitfalls. It suggests early planning, avoiding hats, and steering toward meaningful choices like mink coats or sea shells, while noting wives’ savvy shopping behavior and the risk of mismatched gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Griffith announce the birth of a daughter Saturday at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Oliver Claypool and Ollie Glass also report newborn sons and daughters at Elyria Memorial Hospital. A daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Benton and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. James Francis were born on separate days. Violet Helliwell retires after 70 years as usher at the Brighton Theater Royal.
A dense schedule lists social progress meetings, club dinners, Christmas parties, and choir practices across Elyria. Groups include the Woman's Club executive board at 8:00 p.m., Lorain County Historical Society at 8:00 p.m., YWCA Christmas dinner at 6:30 p.m., and many neighborhood clubs holding sessions from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. involving churches, lodges, and civic groups.
Louis Vandable of Maxim's in Paris argues cooking is an art and contrasts French cuisine with American methods. He says Americans focus on recipes while the French pursue continual refinement and artistic interpretation, noting Maxim's serves 500,000 American-style meals yearly for Pan-American Airways and praising the creativity of master cooks. The piece also mentions Leonard J. Plato’s son at base hospital and college dean’s list honoree Ed C. Bittner, plus a Junior Catholic Daughters Christmas event and upcoming holiday dinner at Hilltop House Restaurant.
A hospital discharge list covers December 12 and December 18 with numerous names and addresses across North Olmsted Grafton La Grange Avon North Ridgeville and other locales. Notable individuals include Mrs William Davis Mrs John Britton Ernest Eady Mrs Clarence Payne and Douglas Hildum among many others.
New York INS fashion writer Phyllis Battelle reports Bronzini on Madison Avenue declares purple a major comeback for 1954. They show indigo to amethyst shades in a new collection of costly ties with potential use in other men’s accessories. Purple signals achievement in masculine dress, contrasting recent navy and gray trends.
Holiday songs and a gift exchange followed a dinner at Spring Valley Country Club as Elyria Movie Club members and guests enjoyed a program featuring traditional and popular Christmas songs. The arranging committee included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ewers Pat Ewers Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lance Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Pierce and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young.
Members of the American Home and Child Welfare Department will hear Mrs Morris Brown speak on Dolls at their meeting tomorrow at 1 30 p m The event was moved from December 22 The group will also complete its Christmas project Circle No 11 of the First Methodist Church will meet Monday December 21 at 8 p m at Mrs Kenneth Willets 119 Cornell avenue instead of this evening as announced
An essay reflecting on parent child dynamics and the impact of parental advice. The author recalls youth and contrasts past guidance with present attitudes, urging thoughtful communication and understanding across generations.
Decorator Patricia Harvey used a simple black and white fringe idea to enhance plain white curtains as a background for a formal room. A different color fringe could accent white curtains in any room.
Laboratory Metal by Alvin Products of Worcester markets Lab Metal a dry hardening solder that forms a permanent bond to metal wood plaster glass and plastic. It is applied with a putty knife and can be fired drilled carved ground or sanded after drying. Includes a Garden Gift and Florist Shop listing at 1254 East Ave offering holiday decorations and hand decorated candles.
Amherst residents hear an a cappella choir perform "Living Christmas Cards" at the Central high school PTA meeting at 7 30 p m Alma Wellman and Russell Petersen lead the musical program A brief business session follows and members are urged to attend
Buckley Mfg Co of Chicago introduces the Buckley Utility Stool Platform designed for home use by housewives to reach high kitchen shelves. The compact stool weighs 4.5 pounds, measures about 11 inches tall, and features a colored steel platform with a black rubber top, stainless steel legs with rubber feet, priced at $3.95.
Rust stains may be removed by lemon juice soak followed by salt and sun drying. Wax paper prevents a bottle rim from dripping. Holy Name Society plans to meet at Welsh Goldcamp on Tuesday evening at 8 00 P M to recite the Rosary for William Gamble.
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