Dear Abby: Oldster rejects metric system debate
A reader from Alabama rails against metric adoption and costly changes to textbooks and signs. Abby responds that the U S remains metric laggard among major nations and highlights benefits of adopting a universal measurement system. A later reader asks about stretch pants, and Abby advises bluntly.
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Abby
United States
Professor to speak at Lorain Avon Women’s Club meeting
Dr Roy Berko, Avon Women’s Club communications professor, will speak at Lorain meet on November 14 at 8 p.m. in the County Community College Central room. He will discuss Security Bank and "Your Body Speaks Louder than your Mouth."
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Avon Women’s Club
Will Communications
Lorain
County Community College
Central
Dont Toss Foam Rubber Make It A Craft
Arlene Seitzinger turns scrap polyurethane foam into art such as pasture scenes with sheep shepherd trees and fences. The guide covers materials carving with scissors dyeing burning and assembling with silicone seal and pins for drying plus storage and craft project ideas for kids gifts and decor.
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Arlene Seitzinger
Crown Publishers, Inc
Meilach Books
Crown Point Drive
San Diego
Community notices from Elyria Lorain area events
Local clubs and groups announce meetings and social events across Elyria and nearby towns. Activities include a Monday Altrusa business meeting, Bendix Retirees lunch, Lorain County Singles Club bingo and dance, League of Women Voters program on desegregation, a Fall Party, Beta Sigma Phi gathering, Church Women election dinner, Elyria West Band Boosters and a month of resident birthdays at The Elyria Home, plus a Remarrieds game night at Parma residents’ home.
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Lorain County
Salvation Army
Broadway
Lorain
Irene Chinn
Mary Duran
American Legion Hall
Gulf Road
Ohio Street
Gold Tones
League OF Women Voters
Westlake
North Olmsted
John Knox Church
Lorain Road
Engid Griffin
Sr. Griffin
Bishop’s
Annie Hall Mannish Hats Define Summer Fashion Look
The film Annie Hall popularized oversized clothing and a mannish felt hat worn low across the forehead. Diane Keaton’s style showcased boxy jackets loose pants and baggy shirts with a dome crown and roll brim. The look, in deep colors, signals casual sophistication and nonchalance.
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Annie Hall
Diane Keaton
Ms. Keaton
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