Registration Open for Elyria Great Books Groups
Public Library opened registration for Elyria Great Books groups led by John H. Rebenack. Groups start Jan 11 with meeting places set by enrollment. sessions use Socratic questioning, no tuition, and promote independent thinking through discussion of classic and contemporary works.
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Elyria
John H. Rebenack
Great Books Foundation
Chicago
Rebenack
Life Magazine
America
Rebenach
Real Cool Clothes For Hot Climate Vacation
Miami designer Jan Little promotes air-conditioned dresses for hot weather. She advises fabrics that wash, pale colors, slim straight skirts, eased or belted waists, small sleeves, no shoulder padding, and non iron or synthetic fibers to stay cooler. The Oriental look and broadened shoulder styles are highlighted as current trends.
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Olga Curtis
Miami
Fla
INS
Jan Little
Florida
Jan
United Potish Club
Middle Ave
B. S. Kahn
Salt Has Many Uses Outside Kitchen
CHICAGO INS Salt is a versatile household aid recommended by the Salt Institute. It suggests removing new grease and soot stains from car seats by rubbing salt into the fabric, whitening enamel bathtubs and sinks, and cleansing china. Salt moistened with water lifts stains from china, while salt water cleans and stiffens wicker furniture. It also serves as an ironing aid, smoothing rough iron and preventing starch from sticking, leaving linen and fine cottons with a glossy finish.
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Salt Institute
Chicago
China
Institute
Legislators Need Housewife's View
In Hastings Nebraska State Senator Kathleen Foote, Nebraska's first woman legislator, urges female involvement in government. The housewife and mother says hearings attract mainly special interests and champions practical homemaker insight. She cites her dual roles and notes how decor and fashion advice reflect broader life balance.
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Hastings
Neb
Nebraska
Kathleen Foote
Hamn
New Clocks Add Elegance In Home Fashions
New York notes clocks in home fashions growing more elegant with color, black and gold highly used. Wall clocks gain popularity for visibility at gatherings, while table models fade. Practical tips include ammonia for sheen and cautions about towels and hot utensils.
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New York
Elyria Couple To Wed In January Engagement Announced
Mr and Mrs Carl Bruce of 614 Middle Ave announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Doris to Henry David Freeland son of the late William I and Katherine Freeland. The couple, both Elyria High School graduates active in VFW and auxiliary, plan a January wedding. Doris Bruce is with the Cootlette Club. Freeland works in tracking and both attend St John Lutheran Church.
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Carl Bruce
Middle Ave
Dorothy Doris
Henry David Freeland
William I
Katherine Freeland
Bruce Home
Elyria High School
VFW
Auxiliary
Miss Bruce
Cootlette Club
Freeland
St. John Lutheran Church
Kitchen Corner predicts steady, modest prices in 1956
Ohio State economists foresee little change in 1956 food costs from 1955 with non-metallic goods and household furnishings rising due to demand and wages. Clothing remains stable while personal services climb. Impulse buying cited in a Illinois study. Health survey urges more milk eggs and fruits, fewer sweets, and regular meals for Ohio children.
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America
Ohio State University
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Ohio Department of Health
Qhic
Ohio
Johnny
Helso
Mary
Johany
John- Jay
Telamon Chapter To Entertain Warren Group
The Daughters of Penelope Tela mon Chapter No. 208 Lorain and Elyria met at Mrs. John Corogin home. They planned a bake sale for St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on Jan 8. They will host the Warren chapter on Jan 15 to present the traveling travel received in Akron. Gifts were sent to new mothers Mrs. George Captain and Mrs. Louis Abahazi. Refreshments were served to listed members.
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Penelope
Telamon
Lorain
Elyria
John Corogin
West 20Th St
St. Nicholas ‘Greek Orthodox Church
Warren
Akron
George Captain
Louis Abahazi
Katherine Moulas
Alex Negris
Fay Demapoulos
Esther Demetras
James Kallis
Steve Bires
Peter Kamoutsis
James Cardoses
Gus Gargalianos
Groups Carol Bring Presents To Rest Home
Groups from North Ridgeville and surrounding areas visited the Sandview Rest Home on Chestnut Ridge Rd during the holidays to bring gifts. Scouts and church groups delivered fruits, nuts, cigars, bath powder, cookies, and candies to residents, with leadership from Mrs Edward Batrusz and Mrs Ross Beckley and Miss Sally Hensen.
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Carol
Sandview
Chestnut
John Robert Powers
Girl Scouts of
North Ridge
Ascension Lutheran
North Olmsted
Fields Methodist Church
Edward Batrusz
Ross Beckley
North Ridgeville
Sally Hensen
Novelty Pillows Spark Humorous Room Fun for Kids
New York reports novelty pillows offer playful designs for children rooms. Items include a heart shaped two face pillow, a boy in a freshman beanie, a pink poodle dog, a tan monkey, a sleeping dog with a bell, an angel outline and a boy girl set with striped figures. A terry cloth towel style apron adds practical charm.
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New York
Family Type Room Gains Popularity
A 1955 trend report notes the family room becomes central in new homes, combining eating, recreation, and television space next to the kitchen. It warns of hygiene risks from cosmetics and dust, urges careful cleaning, sterile applicators, and thorough rinsing of soap, to protect skin and avoid infection.
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New York
Venience
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Pluto
Shakespeare
Jonathan Swift
Freud
Sesason
Chicago —Ins
Foote
Axtell
Nebraska Unite
the Chronicle
Your Kitchen Korner
Askes
Warren Group
Eeeemenne
Ahyhart
Qeality Schroil Coal Earle
R. G. Lloyd Supply
INN
Avon Lake
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