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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1961
Page
3
Jacqueline Kennedy assumes the role of first lady amid mixed feelings about the duties. She replaces Mamie Eisenhower and faces scrutiny over balancing privacy, arts interests, and public duties as her husband John F. Kennedy leads the presidency.
Midtown Circle members meet at the First Congregational Church parlors with Miss Laura Van Wagnen speaking on Work News Report on Missions. About 29 members attend a dessert. Miss Larkins hosts a February meeting at 206 West Main Street with co-hosts. The group discusses nursery toys and a Father-Son banquet, while Grace Guild notes Jacqueline Kennedy's inaugural attire plans.
The St Clair Rebekah lodge installed Luella Root as noble grand with officers including Sandrock as marshal and Mildred Flower girls. The event featured corsages, a bandana, garlands, and remarks on Jackie Kennedy inspired fashion, as the group eyed future social events and European travel.
A fragmented account details a Masonic lodge ceremony at Wesleysice grand's station with harvest flower decor and a silent auction. Helen Sheen returns home from a funeral and plans to attend a patriotic church service in DuBois. Alice Pitman Johns is said to be recovering after hospital care while the Two O Clock Club debates donations to Elyria Memorial Hospital building fund.
Gloria Gimben, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Gumben, received a one year service certificate at a banquet in Elyria Library. The event honored her and featured a Story Hour with a travel theme led by Barbara Yarish. A Saturday dance by Holy Trinity Parent-Teacher Unit is planned at the United Polish Club to aid pre kindergarten children.
The year 1960 fuses fashion and politics as skirts rise in price and pink dominates trends. Beatnik imagery spreads from Rome to Via Veneto with bold outfits while New York socialites earn Hall of Fame status. Pattern 90197 offers half sizes. fabric notes and mail order details follow.
YWCA Y Nyners group met at Holly Hall with Mrs G Vernon Bell delivering the program. Mrs John Nagy led devotions and Mrs Ray Crisp conducted the meeting. Parcel Post sale announced by Interclub Council. Hostesses listed and next meeting set for February 16 with a dessert box auction planned.
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