Daring Baryshnikov Turns Movie Stardom on Stage
The Russian ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov, famed for grace and power, navigates fame after defecting in 1974. In Washington he rejects labels like superstar while delivering electrifying performances and candid, guarded insights into life, art, and privacy.
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Donatello
Vaslav Nijinsky
Dear Abby Advice Letters About Gifts and Boundaries
A reader faces a dilemma over keeping or returning antique dinnerware gifted by a widow friend. Abby advises that choosing the china or the friendship is the decision, while noting a squeeze play and potential consequences. Also covered are a rude remark about Santa, and a girl urged to shave, with Abby humor and guidance.
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Millie
Garden Club elects new officers at Lorain County meeting
The Garden Club of the Lorain County Historical Society will meet tomorrow at 7 p.m. at The Hickories on Washington Avenue. New officers for 1978 are Clair Hollis president Mrs Harry Painter vice president Mrs Edith Spade treasurer Dorothy Mann corresponding secretary and Mrs NM Fitch recording secretary. Charles Markham adviser will present winter projects and review last year’s efforts. Rosemary Thrift in Parkville Md received three 1962 postmarked letters from Oakland Md Swan Pa addressed to her late mother in law Mrs Leonard Thrift. A Postal Service spokesman said they arrive from a routine local collection and the sender could not be traced.
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Garden Club
The
Lorain County Historical Society
Washington Avenue
Clair Hollis
Harry Painter
Edith Spade
Leonard Thrift
Postal Service
Parkville
TOPS weighs in on losses at North Ridgeville meeting
TOPS club 656 reports October to December results with Jo Anne Palco Betty Hollan Edna Peepers John Gilgenback Mary Lou Marino Sue Gaunt Beverly Liszeski and titles for November December and Christmas tree contests. New weight loss contest runs until Valentine’s Day with prizes for top two losers. Meetings every Tuesday 7 30 pm at Fields United Methodist Church Lorain Road North Ridgeville.
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North Ridgeville
Jo Anne Palco
Betty Hollan
Edna Peepers
John Gilgenback
Mary Lou Marino
Sue Gaunt
Beverly Liszeski
Beverley Liszeski
Gilgenback
TOPS
Fields United Methodist Church
Lorain Road
MDA elects officers and announces meetings
The Lorain County Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association elected new officers Gerald Beremand president Walter Kapron vice president Marion Bozick secretary and Mary Butler treasurer An executive committee includes Kay Groves Al Altomah Catherine Morrison Nancy Bartlome Janet Shabba and Rose Tengstrand Monthly meetings occur on the second Tuesday at 332 Sixth St The public is welcome In Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania three Miller children created a 40 panel quilt for their parents 40th anniversary Center panel reads Happy 40th Anniversary Larry Miller notes the design reflects unique elements in their lives Members are Gertrude Hartenstine and Marian Matkin
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Lorain County
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Gerald Beremand
Walter Kapron
Marion Bozick
Mary Butler
Kay Groves
al Altomah
Catherine Morrison
Nancy Bartlome
Janet Shabba
Rose Tengstrand
Sixth St
Larry Miller
Alexander Graham Bell Association For the Deaf
Washington D.C
Gertrude Hartenstine
Baltimore
Marian Matkin
Montibello
Calif
St Paul Women’s Guild Plans January Dinner and Meeting
The St Paul Women’s Guild meets Thursday at noon in the fellowship hall with a 11 30 a m Communion service led by Rev Martin Waidmann. A chop suey lunch is served, business led by president Mrs Ralph Krugman, program chairs including Mrs Williams Bodmann and Pinta, and a theme “Together.” Reports due. A chili dinner follows Sunday at 11 30 a m with salad bar rolls dessert and beverages. Admission 3 for adults, 150 for ages 5–12, free under 5. reservations to Mrs Krugman 602 Woodland Ave.
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St. Paul Women’s Guild
Martin Waidmann
Mehawn
Women’s Guild
Ralph
Rose) Krugman
Nathan
Ruth) Williams
Carl
Dorothy) Bodmann
Laddie
Barbara) Pinta
Kenneth
Evelyn) Reed
Italians Invented Pasta Not The Chinese, Doctors Say
Dr Norman Kaplan spoke at a West Virginia symposium noting pasta origins lie with thirteenth century Italians. He said most hypertension patients, though often undetected for years, can be diagnosed and treated in a private physician's office, reducing hospital admissions.
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Marco Polo
Far East
Norman Kaplan
West Virginia
Kaplan
University of Texas Health Science Center
Dallas
Southwestern Medical School
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Ciba Pharmaceutical Co
Baryshnikov Reflects On Growth And Private Life
The dancer discusses needing time to grow and balance between public performances and private reflections. He recalls leaving Leningrad for broader artistic growth, defends the cultural exchange, and notes his goals to read more and be a full person while avoiding sensational personal disclosures.
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Baryshnikov
Leningrad
Kirov
Russia
Soviet Union
Ln Tharp
Toronto
Canada
McDonalds
Tam
Elyria club schedules luncheon and readings
Town notices announce a Department of Elyria Woman's Club luncheon at 12 30 p.m. with a book review by Mrs F W Lohnes. XI ZETA ETA CHAPTER Beta Sigma Phi meets at Fran Fishack's Amherst home for a Christmas gift exchange. Elyria Area Church Women United hold annual missionary tea meeting Friday at Community United Methodist Church with human rights message by Mrs Charles Foster and music by Mrs Ford Bainbridge. Election and installation of 1978 79 officers planned. Neighborhood Sunshine Group to meet tomorrow 9 30 a.m. at Red Cross Building to craft smocks cancer pads and lap robes. VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1079 meets tonight 8 p.m. at post home refreshments afterward.
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Department of
Elyria Woman’s Club
F. W. Lohnes
Elyria Area Church Women United
Community United Methodist Church
North Abbe Road
Charles Foster
Ford Bainbridge
Sunshine Group
Red Cross
Wens Street
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