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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1960
Page
3
Readers debate reckless teen driving after three incidents. A teen in a drag race caused a fatal crash. another at 116 mph crashed, killing three. a third caused a head on collision with a dead driver. Authors argue teens should face adult consequences.
Adult education classes listed by the YWCA include Ballroom Dancing under Lucille Lamkin with Betty Bishop teaching seven sessions from Feb 8 to Mar 28 at 9 p.m. for $7. Bridge for intermediates taught by Ruth Amon runs Feb 2 to Mar 22 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Holly Hall for $7.50. Figure Control with Barbara Hughes meets Wednesdays Feb 3 to Mar 23 at 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. in Holly Hall for $6.90. Additional classes to follow. YWCA membership required at $2 annually.
The Camden Garden Club announces a Valentine Card Swap and golf training session at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Lawbley Joe Kristosik's home. Members will meet at the Country Club and answer roll call with a Valentine verse. The event opens February 17 from 8:30 to 9:30.
A reader describes how a widower husband honors his deceased first wife with grave flowers on holidays. His stepdaughter Ruthie helps, and the wife feels secure knowing she will be remembered after death. Leah closes with a literary quote about memory.
In Sheffield Lake a parents group formed a new kindergarten after raising 1500 dollars through dances raffles and collections. They rented a building at 4885 Oster Rd and hired Mrs James Claymore as teacher with a monthly rent of 140 dollars and her annual pay of 4800. The open house is planned for February 15 from 1 20 p.m. to 9 p.m. for five year olds before August 31.
Twenty five girls and four adult readers will be formally admitted to Girls' Friendly Society membership tomorrow at 4 p.m. in St Andrew's Church conducted by Rev G R Hargate with Rev W Neil Roller assisting. Hospitality Hour follows with Mrs Gordon MacDonald coordinating. The event closes Elyria’s National GFS Week celebrating fellowship service and worship.
The Isabella Guild hosted its annual card party on Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Club Rooms. Co chairs were Mrs. Norbert Ziegman and Mrs. Richard Gula with a committee listing several members. Special prize winners included Mrs. Gula and Mrs. Robert Takacs. monthly prize went to Mrs. William Pfaff. door prizes were won by Mrs. Eugene Wukie and Mrs. Alice Gallagher. Prizes were donated by Elyria merchants.
The Elyria Navy Mothers Club 121 met at Monteiths Hall on Wednesday electing Mrs. Florence Sherman as first vice commander and Mrs. Bessie Ziegman to the board of directors. Mrs. Nina Mudge swore in the officers, with guests including Mrs. Ruth Casey and others. A membership drive was announced to begin this month led by Mrs. Dorothy Davidson and assisted by Mrs. Phyllis Banville.
The Y's Gals of Holly Hall meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to plan guest night on February 16 for relatives and friends. Reservations for the dinner are taken at the YWCA office through Monday. The Merry Wives of Forty met at Dorothy Sprague's home on Butternut Ridge Road on Monday with prizes to Jeanne Linden, Marcella Bauldauf and Lenore Whitman. The group will meet again with Jeanne Linden. Butternut Ridge Bunco on February 8 provided diversion along Road.
Five children were baptized at United Church of Christ E&R with Rev. Donald Schumaker officiating. Names include Peggy Lee Ferguson, Nancy Ruth Ferguson, Carol Sue Dieters, Daniel Higham, Valerie Joanne Yost, Barbee Sue Anthony. Youth Sunday observed tomorrow with 10 20 a m worship led by Schumaker. Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Women’s Guild circles meet Monday at 8 p m. Junior Choir rehearsal Tuesday 7 15 p m. Brotherhood meeting Wednesday 8 1 p m. Dr Elam Weist to speak February 8 on The Future of the Synod in Growing Northeastern Ohio and the United Church of Christ. St Martin Catholic Masses 8 30 a m and 11 a m. Children catechetical class after early Mass. Confraternity Class meets Monday 8 p m. Senior Choir rehearsal Monday 8 p m. Junior Sodality Saturday 2 p m. St Paul Lutheran Married Couples Club meets tonight 8 30 p m. Sunday School 9 45 a m. Worship 10 4 a m. Beatrice Haring second place card winners from Christmas contest. Zion Lutheran service 10 30 a m with Rev Chester W Kemrite. Zion Women meet Monday 8 p m. All day meeting Thursday 10 a m with potluck at noon. Bible study and sewing for New Guinea missions. Choir rehearsal Thursday 8 p m. Church basement cleaned and reorganized. old forms discarded.
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