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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1947
Page
4
In New York the Bowery is described as a friendly, if rough, neighborhood where lonely men endure harsh spaces on sidewalks and doorways. Joseph Plaizker reflects on the surprising warmth found among its residents despite outsiders’ views of it as a district for nobodies.
Platzker recalls 34 replies to a Bowery essay contest asking why men came to the Bowery. Most writers were not literate, but the others offered philosophical notes. Nolan won $25 for his tale of hardship and stubborn hope amid street life.
Elyria's YWCA outlines a well rounded program for women and girls with a 24 member board. It sponsors Bible study sessions, inter cultural activities, teen groups, and a large Employed Young Women's League. The residence for 21 girls, summer play camp, winter play days, and craft services are funded by member groups and gifts. The YWCA is a beneficiary of the Elyria Community Chest.
Oberlin news lists an Autumn Tea by Pansy Chapter of the Eastern Star at the Masonic Hall with Mrs Abigail Spaulding in charge. Also reports Phosphophers meeting in Columbus, a Literary Club gathering, a Grange dance, and Community Chest budget discussions led by Arthur Bradies and others. Voter registration reminders urge prompt enrollment and address League of Women Voters activities and a candidates meeting slated for October 27. Henrietta man survives Okinawa ship explosion. Douglas H Fox crew members mourn three killed.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE The Ridgeville Mothers Study Group opened the 1947 48 season at the town hall with Mrs George Malcham presiding over a business session. Plans for the year Kindergarten harmony hangout and related programs were discussed. Mrs George Marquis introduced Mrs B DeLorenzo who presented films of first grade activities parties and a travelogue. The meeting adjourned to November 4 at Mrs G A Hoskins home due to the town election.
A Chronicle Telegram Want Ad touts a simple home fat loss method using Rennel Concentrate and grapefruit juice. It instructs two small spoonfuls daily, offers a money back guarantee, and claims rapid slimming of neck, chin, arms, and other areas without dieting.
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