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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1958
Page
3
A lighthearted column chronicles a family’s summer project turning a tiny backyard pool into a larger patio setup. Bills mount from a new eight foot pool to concrete, masonite, chlorine, and eventual patio expansion as the family debates more features and continuous water use. The tale ends with thanks to Mrs Renkel for a helpful letter.
The Little League West Mothers Auxiliary met at Lappin Field Monday evening to discuss future events. A bake sale is planned for Saturday Aug 2 at Zenmar's and a picnic is in the works. President Mary Lyons led the July 1 executive and ways and means committee meeting.
An Isaly Store in Elyria Ohio named Sterner’s hosts a Solar Ray broiled steak program offering a grand charred flavor as the traveling subject seeks rest.
The piece muses on vacation habits focusing on shopping as a memory trigger. It contrasts scenery with the lure of shops and souvenirs from Montreal Bermuda Hawaii Mexico and beyond, noting how items like Royal Doulton figures and shell beads revive travel joy and define family tastes.
Dear Abby responds to a reader who is 28 and thin, seeking help about body image and swimming. The column suggests sticking with trusted medical guidance, finding a swimsuit that flatters and covers, and avoiding quick fixes while reviewing self confidence.
Grace Hegger Lewis recounts the budding novelist Sinclair Lewis from 1912 to 1925 in With Love From Gracie. The book traces how they met in unusual ways, his travels for material, and his early life in Syuk Centre Minnesota, with 27 photographs.
Elyria Junior Achievement Center hosts Carnival Night this evening with 24 council members assisting booths. The event runs from 8 pm to 11 pm with games of skill, target practice, guessing contests, 100 prizes, and no admission charge for teens who buy color pins to participate. Proceeds fund more recreational equipment and future council projects.
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met for breakfast at Mrs. George Smith's home on East River Street. With rain, tables were inside. Mrs. Herman Pacid assisted, and Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson gave the blessing. Secretary Mrs. T. F. Sellers led the meeting in Mrs. Kirkpatrick's devotions on John 8 23.
Lorain Golden Agers sponsored a potluck at the Lorain Youth Center on Hyena Avenue after noon. About 55 members attended with Mildred Bond in charge, and Johnny LaBianca’s Cleveland orchestra provided music for dancing. Refreshments were served and prizes awarded by Red Cross and Tip Tops members. A future potluck is planned for Lakeview Park on July 21 at noon.
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