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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1954
Page
9
Elyria women formed an Elyria Branch of the Woman's Centennial Exposition of Ohio in 1888. Secretary minutes, now with Lorain County Historical Society, detail the items hoped for inclusion and the work to assemble materials. The minutes, copied verbatim, show the value and historical significance attached to these relics.
New York shoppers see Paris inspired styles copied at lower prices. Sailor collars corselet suits and low flaring skirts dominate the week with Dior and Fath brands masked as Monsieur X and Monsieur Y. The trend hints at next fall with fitted jackets, brass buttons, and trumpet skirts shaping the season.
Dames of Malta held a meeting in the Odd Fellows hall with two degrees conferred on three candidates. Officers wore white, with Queen Esther presiding. Guests included Mrs. Harriett Dean and other Star of the Lake members. An invitation to Lorain April 12 installation was noted. next meeting is April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Refreshements followed.
Birthday supper for Elaine Harrington to mark her sixth birthday brought kindergarten friends and neighbors to her home at 116 East Fourth Street. Guests included Laurel Vandermark Kathleen Wilson Andrea Foreman Claudia Smith and others. prizes went to Renee Dickinson and Bill Roe amid spring floral decor. Elaine attended a family dinner hosted by grandparents Warren and Mrs Harrington in Columbia.
Mr and Mrs Amos W Harbert quietly celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary at their home on 120 Fifty first St. The couple, married March 24 1920 in Hepzibah West Virginia, have a daughter Maryellen Hayes of Houston Texas a son Eugene of Lorin and two grandchildren Gary Hayes and Shirley Harbert. Mrs Harbert recently returned from Elyria Memorial Hospital after surgery. Mr Harbert works for Colson Corporation.
Pattern 7099 offers a large needle knit shrug in worsted weight with easy stitches. Sizes 32-34 and 36-38 included, priced at 25 cents per pattern plus 5 cents for first class mail. Send name address and pattern number to Elyria Chronicle Telegram New York address for copy.
New York reports a fashion shift as men’s suits may introduce color and gold spun fabric. A thin gold metallic thread weaves into blue tan or gray patterns, championed by Herman Seifer with designs including a trotter green option.
New York reports a round circle baby play pen with two circular aluminum hoops and six uprights joined by nylon cord. The design aims to avoid corners and neck hazards with a washable pad tubing and cord. Weighs seven pounds and folds collapsibly for storage.
Raleigh textile expert Mary Em Lee explains wax stain removal using a dull knife to scrape, blotters and a warm iron, then blotter replacements. An alternative uses carbon tetrachloride followed by a water and rubbing alcohol rinse. Ventilate well due to flammable cleaning fluids.
Care of rain boots requires a soapy sponge or cloth to scrub the entire boot inside and out. Rinse with a damp sponge and blot dry with a towel. Soil on soles transfers to boot linings, so thorough cleaning is essential.
A Southern company offers a non stretching draw cord with cotton braided over a fiberglass core to fix the drapery gap. A reversible Krene plastic jacket serves as a fishing or hunting outfit with a parkahood and waterproof features. Dupont nylon thread makers introduce a wash water additive to extend hose wear. A baby shampoo targets eye safety and a porch brush with white plastic bristles in red blue or yellow handles aids sweeping wet leaves grass clippings or snow litter.
Fashion experts tout handkerchiefs as spring fashion items. Exposition demonstrates versatile uses from wall hangings to kitchen curtains and cuffs. Mini-hankies replace cuff links. embroidered sheer pieces become collars or cuffs. large hankies drape windows or frame like art prints.
A recipe note suggests using half a cup of griddlecake mixture with leftover rice, frying lightly on a gas griddle. Serve with fruit plus syrup or brown sugar and optional stiff egg white for fluffiness, cautioning about possible splatter.
A columnist discusses how children react to family illness and shared worry. The piece emphasizes that kids cope better when they share concerns and show love rather than bear anxiety alone, citing dialogue about dust in the eye and a grandmother’s illness.
Marian Martin pattern 9348 offers a square neckline glamour cover-up jacket for waist emphasis in faille or cotton. Includes complete illustrated chart, 39 inch fabric yardage for size 16, and postage details. Send 35 cents per pattern plus 5 cents per extra for first class mailing to Elyria Chronicle Telegram Pattern Dept. 232 West 18th St New York NY 21. Print name address zone size and style number.
Melvin Loveless, convicted of a Logan holdup, maintained confidence he would escape the electric chair. State Board of Control President Joe Burdett said Loveless ordered a 30 day Charleston Gazette subscription two weeks before his scheduled execution last fall. The execution was postponed for appeal, and a new trial was granted this month.
Local calendar lists numerous meetings and social events across Lorain County towns including Elyria Gages Lake Avenue Old Glory Grange nights, Carlisle Methodist programs, Eaton Ruth Circle at 12 30, Grafton Road dinners, Fields Church Lent service, Kipton Father Son banquet, Carlisle Cherub choir practice, Columbia Fish Fry, Kipton Junior Class dances, Henrietta Sophomores Hard Times dance, Carlisle Youth membership class, Columbia Girls Glee Club formal, Henrietta Farm Bureau 4H, Belden pancake supper, Eaton Veterans dance, and a public zoning hearing in Columbia Township at 8 p m with several churches and schools hosting activities and dinners tonight.
In McKeesport Pennsylvania police asked Reverend Kirk Werel to stop sermons blasted from loudspeakers on his private plane. Werel, a 23 year aviator and former test pilot, has been minister since 1950 and faces multiple complaints about the airborne ministry.
A Maplewood School superintendent Arthur Engel will speak at North Elyria Grange tonight for the annual inspection. The theme Our County Its Education is set by Mrs Clara Kintmer Grange lecturer. Music by Alan Blythe Amherst on a self made dulcimer. First and second degrees and a tableaux will be presented. Inspection and grading by Russell Wade and Mrs Wade of Columbia Station.
Vincent attended the Evangelistic Heabne Campaign at the Akron Armory with Rev. Oral Roberts as speaker. A joint supper at the Methodist Church drew about 30 people, with W.S.C.S. and Men's Forum leaders hosting a business session led by Mrs. Alta Bourkes. Plans were set to entertain 40 youths from twenty Norwalk District churches for a religious survey weekend starting Saturday morning.
Huntington Grange No. 2043 balloted two prospective members, Mr. and Mrs. EL Storaci, at a recent meeting. They will receive the first and second degrees at the April meeting. The session, led by Burt Rollin, voted $50 to Magnetic Springs Foundation and $5 to the Red Cross. A petition and resolution to prevent a fine change were discussed. Francis Coe won attendance honors. A program by Kathryn Wilson followed lunch. Jair Hall of the Lorain County Fair Board will speak at the April 1 meeting about the coming fair. Lunch duties were shared by Mrs. W. B. Miller, Esther Baum, Lyle Simonsen, and Richard and Boyd Hawley. Breakfast on Sunday will be served in members’ homes, with a Tureen dinner at noon for visitors and church members, under the Youth Fellowship Group led by Rev. Robert Buchanan. Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bohn and son Bob of Vincent and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bohn of Elyria visiting the Shivak family in Latchie.
Ohio contains about 8 million residents living in roughly 2.25 million dwellings, with an average of about three persons per unit.
Local readers are invited to advertise rental vacancies across town by contacting the Chronicle Telegram ad-writer at phone number 4751 for assistance and placement services.
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