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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1961
Page
2
London shows by Cavanagh featuring straight slender black and white prints on silk dresses and jackets with waisted fronts and gathered backs. PR Patterson debuts semi fitted coats and trumpet sleeves while Sherard presents culottes in gray tweed and a sequined chiffon evening dress.
Mrs. A L Phipps spoke on the history of glass using her pitcher collection to illustrate types. She traced glassmaking from ancient blowing to Roman era, noted 1806 introduction of glass blowers via John Smith, and 1827 press glass by Jarvis with mass production by 1850. She warned antiques dates are not fixed and recalled personal memories tied to her collection.
Miss Ethel Ruth Swart bride to be of Lawrence Paul Standen was honored at a linen shower at the fiancé home. Attending were families from Lorain Oberlin and Amherst. The February 18 wedding at First Methodist Church will be officiated by Dr. Earl Henderson.
Simple home improvement tips suggest brightening the incinerator area with weather resistant ceramic tile. Real tile adds beauty and yields an easily maintained surface, making this drab spot cleaner and more attractive.
Rainbow Girls gather at the Masonic Temple for the installation of Beverly Fielder as the new worthy adviser. The ceremony includes a rehearsal, officer rose gifts, and appearances by Mary Lee Mason and other dignitaries from the Rainbow and Easter Star groups.
Lorain events list includes Toastmistress at Sheffield House 1 p.m. Parents Without Partners with Mrs Eileen McDaniel 2064 Lake Ave 1:30 p.m. Ely Junior Women's Club Brandau Jewelry 830 p.m. Navy Mothers Club 121 Mon teth Hall 7:30 p.m. JOA Club WCA 8 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 136 Wesley House 8 p.m. St Paul Circle 2 church lounge 8 p.m. Scrooby Club Mrs R H Frederik 276 Dowd Rd 8 20 p.m. Isabelle Guild K of C Club rooms 8 30 p.m. El Rey Caldron Eagles Hall 7:30 p.m. Amvets Auxiliary Post 32 Am vets Hall 7:30 p.m. Dames of Malta 232 LO0F Hall 7:30 p.m.
Ruth Burkhard chaired the Legion Auxiliary meeting as they discussed civil defense with Ellen Terrell presenting Underground Shelter The Alternative to Death. The group pledged 300 to Elyna Memorial Hospital and planned a prize for the member donating bed sheets for VA Hospitals while preparing for Buckeye Girls State flags. New members were listed and plans for a February 14 parley noted.
Jane Gottfried discussed life in Holland as an American exchange student at the UW Senior League dinner at Holly Hall. She showed colored slides featuring tulips in spring. Eleanor Rosekelly led a white elephant auction after the program, with Bernice Gibbons as chair and helpers.
Henry and Agnes Townsend, long-time First Methodist Church workers, mark 50 years of marriage. They will host an open house at Wesley House after a family dinner. Oliver H Townsend of Scarsdale and Edna Truby of Cuyahoga Falls are their children, with three grandchildren. Oliver heads New York State Atomic Energy Department. Agnes active in church circles and music. Henry retired from Pandler Company in 1951.
Ely-North wood PTA sponsors a Cape Canaveral carnival Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ely School. Betty Bishop Dance Studio students entertain. An 8th grade cake decorating contest and prize games are planned. Refreshments served. Thomas Gruen, son of Dr. Franz Gruen, pledged to Sigma Delta Phi at Wooster College, majoring in chemistry. no Wooster fraternities exist there.
A reader asks Dear Abby about marrying a widow for care if he gets sick, and about discovering a mushy letter from another woman after marriage. Abby notes risks of illness, loyalty, and proper handling of spouse letters.
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