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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
2
A Scholastic Research Center survey of 2,589 students finds 66.4 percent say lack of love and respect justifies divorce. Adultery ranked second at 57.8 percent. 48 percent accept divorce if no other solution to marital problems, 40 percent for non support.
Weekend dances kick off the holiday season for area teens with events at Lake Ridge Academy and Elyria Neighborhood Center. A Lake Ridge semi formal at Wagner's Country Inn Westlake marked the academy’s first such dance, while Charmettes sponsored a formal at Elyria Neighborhood Center Saturday night.
Arthur Brown and his pyro team will perform at Music Hall in Cleveland at 8 p.m. Sunday, presented by WIXY and Boelkin Productions. Brown appears in a robe and metal helmet with flames spurting from the helmet as he sings and conjures fire and light, following the success of Fire on the charts. his new single Nightmare has not yet been released. Tickets are on sale at Record World.
Elyria’s Red Top Revue led by Robert Young scouts teen talent for nightly shows at the Tangerine Room. A new trio, The Situations from Elyria High, joins Mandella Young as featured soloist, with favorites including Aretha Franklin and The Temptations.
A Teen World Fair opens May 2 at the New York Coliseum featuring a film festival for under 21 creators, an international Miss Teen World pageant, arts exhibits, and daily fashion shows. Exhibits include motor bikes, records, autos, home entertainment, musical instruments, and food. Contestants hail from Europe, South America, Mexico, and Canada.
A survey of Elyria High School and related districts gathers teen views on Christmas. Respondents emphasize Christ’s birth, goodwill, sharing, gratitude, and peace, with a few lighthearted notes on gifts and commercial excess.
Angie offers festive wishes and urges readers to pursue bold resolutions for 1969. She encourages positive thinking, daily kindness, and overcoming life’s mountains. Readers are invited to write for guidance to The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria for advice.
Olsten notes many youths overestimate readiness while employers value attitude over average skills. Dress well, be clean and groomed. Communicate and listen, show genuine interest, and prove you want the job. There are many good jobs if one truly seeks them and fits stated requirements.
Special Christmas greetings from WRKC WRKYC WIXY WMMS and Cleveland hosts to Lorain County listeners. Messages from Fred Winston Bob Shannon Chuck Dunaway Steve Brand Joe Finan Larry Morrow Johnny Michaels Lou King Kirby Dick Kemp Jim La Barbara and The WIXY family mix with network notes and local event ads for holiday activities and concerts.
Valley City Buckeye High hosts a string of student activities with Future Farmers of America hunter safety program. Y-Teens attend county Mini Con at Camp Crag as Buckeye clubs push cheers and community events.
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