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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1954
Page
7
A lighthearted column notes the value of a skilled cook in turning wild game into a special family meal. It praises a husband bringing home game like ducks or pheasants, and highlights the wife’s role in cooking them properly for a satisfying supper.
Elyria American Gold Star Mothers meet at the Legion to hear nominating committee report. The staff to be installed includes President Jessie Perkins and officers Gazeta Apai Gertrude Johnson Aurilla Ruckenrither Sarah Kubes and Davis Slack. An invitation was received from Wayne County Chapter to assist at their installation.
Speech expert John Robert Powers notes there is no fixed speaking rate. He urges balanced pacing, avoiding constant fast or slow delivery, and using pacing cues to improve listenability. Readers are invited to read a booklet to improve their voice and style.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Mihalis of LaPorte return from a west coast trip with son Cpl John Mihalis assigned at Bremerton Washington after Korea. Rev and Mrs Robert Gussik and daughters from Guatemala are weekend guests of the Gerstenbergers on Center Ridge Road. William Standen pledged to Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Cornell University Ithaca NY and is in the Cornell Orpheus Glee Club. Nancy Timms elected president of Deedshall at Denison University Granville OH. Judge John F McDonough and Estelle McDonough visit Elyria. Carl Kemp of Carlisle Avenue hospitalized for observation and N-ray. Margaret Edwards hosts Mrs A J Darrah of McPherson Kansas for a weekend visit.
The calendar lists meetings and activities for Elyria organizations including the Woman's Club hair demonstration at 1 30 p m, YWCA Colonial Club tea room event at 1 50 p m, Merry Wives of 49 event, Golden Age Club gathering, Starlets meeting, Wesleyan Service Guild, First Methodist Circle No 7, World Order Conference, VFW Lorain County Auxiliary, DeMolay, Rainbow Girls initiation, Knights of Columbus, Women of the Moose, and King Solomon Lodge 56 with a 30 year medal presentation. Local halls include Lake Ave East Broad St 50 Gates Ave and 150 Ohio St with various hostesses and times.
Pat Mason reports on teen smoking culture at Elyria High School, noting vending access, dare tactics, and parental attitudes. Several 13 year olds faced consequences after a fire department probe of smoke in an unused building near a junior high, while terms like nicotine alley and drag enter local slang among students and advisors.
The American Home and Child Welfare department of Elyria Woman's Club invites general club members to a Tuesday luncheon at 12:30 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. meeting. A panel discussion on the proposed detention home is on the program. Non-members should reserve by Monday.
The Tigredia Social Club met midweek at Alice Jones’s home on Blaine Street. They arranged the annual Thanksgiving dinner for November 17 at Hill top Restaurant and closed with a Mizpah benediction. Prizes went to the high scorers at each card table.
St Marys Altar and Rosary Society met after Rosary in the Church Hall. Rev Fr J L McFarland explained the Mystical Body of Christ. Mrs Harrison Peters urged a detention home to keep troubled juveniles from jail. The group approved the detention home levy and made Red Cross gifts.
Mr and Mrs Syd ney Morgan of Vermilion Rd announce the marriage of their daughter Edith to Lowell Wasem of Birmingham son of the late William Wasem. The ceremony was held last Friday at the Methodist Church in Angola Indiana officiated by Rev L D Saap. The couple will reside at the bridegrooms Greene Rd home.
The Harmony Aquatic Club met at the YWCA for a noonday lunch after a splash party in the YM pool. A Halloween theme influenced table settings. Plans were made for November and December meetings, with December set for a Christmas party. Members present included Helen Sant, Marcela Serian, Betty Gilbert, Al Stipe, Helen Ipe, Merce Hermann, France Brosky, and Joan Bailey.
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