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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1978
Page
5
A collection of Dear Abby letters. a widow asks to be socially addressed as Mrs. Jones, a co-worker confronts nosy mail intrusions, and a daughter disapproves of her mother's live-in partner over welfare fears. Abby advises on etiquette, privacy, and nonjudgmental guidance.
Instruction notes explain staystitching to prevent fabric stretch on curved areas and to guide clipping and joining edges. It covers directional stitching, grain tests, and grading to reduce bulk. Notching, clipping, reinforcement at corners, and pivoting for sharp points are detailed with diagram references.
In Ellenton Florida retirees redefine aging amid a Sun Coast scene where sedate spectator life gives way to activity. The piece highlights Mrs. Patrick H. Donnelly and Teresa Terry as examples of craft making and travel, and quotes former officials and residents who resist the term senior citizens. It notes budget constraints and social life in mobile home communities, and includes reflections on aging, travel, and staying engaged.
Public service notice from The Adver announcement of community information and services available through the newspaper, urging residents to engage with local programs and resources. The brief item signals a civic focus and maps to regular notices in the paper.
A fragmented Red Cross swimming test outline describes strokes and distances to be mastered, including breaststroke 100 yards, sidestroke 100 yards, crawl 100 yards, backstroke 100 yards, and others. The piece emphasizes drowning prevention and the dedication of volunteers teaching lifesaving skills to Americans, highlighting the program's broad reach and life-saving impact.
An open house will be held Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. at Grafton Vets hall to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reynolds of 6822 Lake Ave. They wed Feb. 21, 1928, in St. Peter's Church, Stanley, Ky. The couple moved to Elyria in 1974. he is retired from B and O Railroad and enjoys gardening and fishing. Mrs. Reynolds is a homemaker and member of St. Vincent De Paul Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. she crochets. Their children include Arthur Jr. of Wakeman, William of Elyria, Carol Rauscher of Lineville, Ella Mae Rauscher of Conneautville, Sarah Jane Hamric of Cadiz, Donald Richard of Avon, Edward Joseph of Norton, and Elizabeth Louise of Elyria. They have 36 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. All friends and relatives are invited.
Town talk GARDEN Y'S meets at 9 30 a m Wednesday at the YWCA residence hall with Ruth Burrows as speaker and Janet Richards plus Dorothy Kelling presenting Ivy Days. North Central Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists holds 7 30 p m Wednesday meeting in Lorain Community Hospital rooms 2 3 and 4 with Russ Maneri speaking on Are you covered. A Lenten Supper and program start 6 p m Wednesday at St Andrew's Episcopal Church with 75 cent meal. Keystone PTA cancels tonight's alcohol program, rescheduled later. An Open Recreation night 7 9 p m at Elyria YWCA features ping pong volleyball jogging with 7 30 8 30 exercise class. Local 780 UAW Retirees meet noon Wednesday at UAW Hall for lunch then Ray Kepner from Social Security speaks. Bring a covered dish and own table service.
Mark Kish, 18, of Lorain won the annual decorated wheelchair contest at Midway Mall, sponsored by the Lorain County Easter Seal Society. His pirate ship design earned a Invacare donated wheelchair and a trophy, with runner ups Mark Terry, Ron St Peter, and Ruth Parison also receiving trophies and candy. Judges included Alice Weston, Jack Gearhart, and Connie Davis.
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