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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1981
Page
7
A Dallas clerk from a large chain argues that advertised specials may run out due to human error and high ordering, not a conspiracy. He notes district managers push bulk orders and that store audits ensure price accuracy. The letter also references refund offers from Procter and Gamble and various brands with dates and submission details.
Elyma Area Church Women United hosts the World Day of Prayer service at Community United Methodist Church 680 N Abbe Road with nursery care. Ramona Love of Lorain Sioux leads the call to prayer. Philip Weeks Kent State University will speak and teach on Native American relations. The service features the four part international text by CWU Indian tribes Cherokee Choctaw Hopi Seneca Sioux and Winnebago.
Beta Sigma Phi holds its Sweetheart Ball February 21 at Gargus Hall with Times Three Band playing and breakfast served. Donetta Spencer announces Judy Gindish’s successor Betty Pharr as the 1981 Sweetheart Queen, after judging chapter princesses at a January cocktail party hosted by Xi Theta Omicron.
Holiday Inn hosts a March 11 ladies luncheon in Elyria with light lunch at 12 15 pm and a chance to win a professional beauty makeover by award winning consultants. The event costs 350 with a March 9 deadline and reservations through the Holiday Inn phone line. Nancy Willmas coordinates the series, with future seminars on hairstyles dressing for success dance nutrition and money management led by professionals and organizations.
A Virginia father asks if a 12 year old girl should be invited to a boys’ sleepover. Abby advises against inviting the girl, noting social and safety concerns. A separate column discusses an elderly mother moving in, urging the daughter to assert boundaries. A Philadelphia reader questions pursuing medical training at 43, with Abby prompting action if fit.
Mr and Mrs Merle Wadding celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on February 27. Married in Vandergrift Pennsylvania they moved to Elyria in 1954. He was active in Moose Eagles and Polish clubs and enjoyed golf and bowling. Their son Wayne lives in New Castle Pennsylvania with five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Chesley Tharpe held a surprise party at The Mark Restaurant honoring their 55th wedding anniversary hosted by Rosa Voorhies and Fred Hardnett. The couple married February 2, 1926 in Paris Tennessee and reside at 229 Parmely Ave Lorain. Tharpe is retired from Elyria Foundry and Mrs Tharpe is active in GNTCGC Lorain serving on the Mothers Board and Hospitality Club. They have a daughter Mrs Walls of Detroit and six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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