News-Journal from Mansfield, Ohio • 78

v. J. .1 News Journal, Mansfield, O. Sunday, December 8, 1983 2-g Focus: people I 1.3 27-year-old Frauen Chor open to any women who love to sing Meet the president Anne Miller 'v W'P -J MANSFIELD Mary Jane Wilson, president of Frauen Chor, has been involved in- music circles most of her adult life. The Mansfield native is a charter member of the 27-year-old Frauen Chor, the German term for "women's choir." The choral group will perform its annual holiday concert next Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

in the Main Street United Methodist Church. Benjamin Britten's "Ceremony of Carols" will be sung along with several popular Christmas songs. The Mansfield YMCA Youth Choir will be guest performers. The youngsters will perform several selections as a group and will join the Frauen Chor for other Christmas tunes. Dalton Derr, who has performed with the Metropolitan Opera Company, is the Frauen Chor's musical director.

The 30 women meet for weekly practice sessions Monday nights at 7:30 at the YMCA. Membership in the choir is open to any woman over the age of 18 who enjoys singing. Those interested in joining should plan to attend rehearsal the second Monday in January, according to Mrs. Wilson, who also sings with the Mansfield Symphony Chorus. The Frauen Chor president recalled that her first public singing appearance was made at the age of 2.

the Mansfield Inter-Church Council. Born and raised in Mansfield, Mrs. Wilson is active in the Dolly Madison Club and also belongs to Ruth Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and Naomi Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She was a WAVE with the U. S.

Navy during World War II and was stationed in Washington, D.C., at the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Mrs. Wilson, a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and Mansfield Business College, currently is employed on the office staff of the Mansfield General Hospital School of Nursing. The Frauen Chor president and her husband, Mansfield automobile dealer Woodrow "Woody" Wilson, are the parents of four grown children and the grandparents of four. Their offspring include Barbara Jean Wilson, manager of marketing at Comshare in Ann Arbor, Janet Irene Mayfield, who is employed as an import-export manager in San Antonio, Texas; Thomas W.

Wilson, a doctoral candidate at Bowling Green State University, and Robert W. Wilson of Mansfield, a Fuller Brush representative and Kroger Store employee. Mrs. Wilson's main interest is music but she said she also enjoys reading and canning produce from the family's large vegetable garden. She said she has been active in music ever since.

"At one time, the Frauen Chor had 140 members. We would love to Increase our membership. We invite any woman who loves music to join us," said Mrs. Wilson. The Frauen Chor stages two major concerts each year.

In addition to the annual holiday concert, the women also perform standard and classical selections at a spring concert for the public. Serving as officers with Mrs. Wilson are Hazel lams, vice president; Dorothy Phare, secretary, and Esther Shrewsberry, treasurer. Mrs. Wilson is a former president of the Mansfield Music Study Club and the Sappho Club.

She once directed the choirs at St. Luke's Lutheran Church and Trinity United Methodist Church. She is a member of her church choir at Main Street United Methodist Church, where she serves on the administrative board and as chairperson for the ecumenical committee. Mrs. Wilson is a member of Mary Jane Wilson, president of Mansfield's Fraoen Chor, Is well-known in musical circles throughout the city (Photo by Jeff Sprang) 15 from region on list of top young men in America Fifteen north central Ohio men have been selected as Outstanding Young Men of America for 1985, a Chatter ft Karen Palmer i if 1 w- J' Km has been decorated with the second award of the Air Force Commendation Medal at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Mich.

He is the son of Harry and Juanlta McElhatten of 167 Westgate Drive, Galion. McElhatten is an administration specialist with the 379th Transportation Squadron and a 1981 graduate of Galion High School. His wife, Angle, is the daughter of Stanley and Harriett Gregory of 390 Evans Galion. West German duty Army Pvt. Christine L.

Stents has arrived for duty with the 3rd Armored Division in West Germany. A wire systems operator, she was previously assigned at Fort Gordon, Ga. She is the daughter of Mary V. Prost of S15tt N. Buckeye, ster, and Virgil R.

Stenti of 119 Steele Ave. in Ashland. Going to Japan Airman Lorri M. Belcher Is scheduled to serve with the 400th Munitions Maintenance Squadron in Japan following graduation from the Air Force's munitions maintenance course at Lowry Air Force Base, Colo. Daughter of Carol M.

Belcher of 1475 Evergreen Mansfield, she is a 1985 graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School. During the course, she learned to inspect, assemble and dispose of explosive munitions. rior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility while assigned to joint staffs and other joint activities of the Department of Defense. He was a staff developmental engineer with the Field Command Defense Nuclear Agency at Kirtland. The colonel is a 1959 graduate of the U.S.

Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. Marine commended Marine Lance Cpl. Jay W. Howe received a Meritorious Unit Commendation while stationed with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station at Beaufort, S.C. He is the son of Jan W.

Howe and Judy A. Hawley, both of Ashland. He received the decoration for his meritorious service in providing operational and administrative sup-: port to the air station and to Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Beaufort, from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1984.

During this time, the unit provided administrative support to more than 750 personnel to the squadron and staff of Marine Corps Air Station at Beaufort as well as contributed to the combat readiness of the tactical squadrons. A 1983 graduate of Ashland High School, he joined the Marine Corps in 1983. Air Force award Staff Sgt. David H. McElhatten program which recognizes achievements and abilities of men from ages 21 to 36.

Mansfielders chosen for this honor are James R. Schnng, 544 Sloane Rodney D. Miller, 1251 Wal-crest Drive; Ralph J. Kelsay, 788 Woodcrest Drive; Michael P. Vetter, 326 N.

Townview Circle; Frank J. Perry, 96 Betzstone Leonard A. Zevchek, 1114 Pat Lane; Douglas E. Chismar, 77 State Michael A. Bakl, 110 Homewood Road; and Thomas C.

Scott, 586 Clifton Blvd. Other north central Ohioans chosen are Thomas J. McNew III, 341 Erie Galion; Glenn Morrison, 291 Oxford Road, Lexington; Steven P. Daniel, 22 Mansfield Shelby, Brace J. Sherrick, 1080 U.S.

250 North, Ashland, RD R. Rolf Whitney, Lucas, RD and David G. Jones, 605 Ridge Bucyrus. These men are being honored for outstanding civic and professional contribution to their communities, their states and nations. They were selected from nominations received from local state and federal elected officials, university officials and civic groups.

Born at home A daughter, Amelia Hope, was born at home Nov. 23 to Drs. Mikel and Patricia Lydy of Crestline, RD 2. She weighed 8 pounds. Amelia has a 2 Vi -year-old brother, Jeremiah Mikel.

Maternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Harold Williams, Jackson, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wynn Lydy, Wil-lard.

Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short, Salem, and Mrs. Francis Williams of Phoenix, Ariz. Army honors Pfc.

Robert A. Bush, who is with the Armored Cavalry Regiment in Bad Hersfeld, West Germany, received his E-4 rank and the Army Medal of Achievement. He is the son of Mr', and Henry F. Bush, 569 Arlington Mansfield, and a 1984 Mansfield Senior High School alumnus. Military retiree Col.

George A. Ballantine has been decorated upon retirement from the U.S. Air Force, culminating 26 years in the military. He is the son of Irene R. Ballantine of 338 Maynard, Crestline.

Ballantine received the Defense Superior Service Medal at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. The medal is awarded by the secretary of defense to members of the Armed Forces of the U.S. who render supe Dinner honoring Verne Coles SHELBY Mr. and Mrs. Verne R.

Cole of 668S Baker Road are celebrating their 45th anniversary today at a family dinner. Cole and the former Violet Van Bui kirk were married Dec. 8, 1940, In Marlon at the home of the Rev. O.T. Swig art, who performed the ceremony.

Their children are Mrs. James (Nancy) McClure of Plymouth and Garry Cole of Shelby. They also have three grandchildren. The Coles, who own and operate the Wagon Wheel Campground northwest of Shelby, submitted their wedding photograph for their anniversary picture. Mom's ad-libs retaliate for kids' answering machines It wit's end Erma Bombeck .1 7 I thought it was me.

But other Americans hate it as much as I do. Worse than buying a bathing suit. Worse than going to the dentist Worse than making a speech or returning something. The No. 1 hate of 92 percent of Americans is talking to a telephone answering machine.

I freeze. One night when a recording called Ray was in the process of telling me be wasn't there and at the sound of the beep to leave my name and number, I was so busy putting together my reply that it wasn't until I hung up that I realized I had no son named Ray. I had the wrong number. All three of my kids have an answering machine. It is turned on all the time.

No one has that kind of a social life, not even Linda Evans. I know as sure as God made little green apples that they're lounging In bed listening to me sweat and clear my throat waiting for the sound of their beep. It's their personal revenge for all those years I said, "This is your mother speaking. Look at me when I talk!" "Sweetheart! At last I'm to become a grandmother. Why didn't you tell me.

The sweetest girl dropped by today and told me. Call when you can." (Beep) "This is your mother. Surprise. You are being observed through the first see-through phone on the market. Only kidding." (Beep) "I know you're busy.

I just called to say goodbye. You can have my Instamatic camera. I always loved you best." (Beep) I don't think I've talked directly to my kids in three years. The other night I fought back with still another weapon. When their machine gave their usual blurb, I answered, "This is your mother's answering machine.

She's out right now, but if you leave YOUR name and YOUR phone number she'll get back to you. The beep is broken, so right after I stop talking, you have five seconds. Ready set go!" Let them sweat for a while. (c) mfc Ut Amlt Tlmn Syndicate No wonder their messages are cute and clever. They spend hours scripting them, writing them down on a sheet of paper and recording them.

It's the caller who is at a disadvantage. In 20 seconds, I have to adjust to the fact they're God knows where, remember my name, ask someone for my phone number because I never call it, and find my glasses to see what time it is when I called. All this before that ear-splitting beep that coincides tally sounds like a machine monitoring my heartbeat. That's why I have by my phone my own ad-libs for such a moment when my children don't want to talk to their mother. "Mom here.

I know you're not going to be happy. We made out the will today and" (Beep) Fred Lybargers wed 40 years MANSFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Fred P. Lybarger, 1116 Becky Drive, will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a family dinner.

Lybarger and the former Mary Katnaleen Haley were married la Newark, Ohio, by the Rev. Louie Lammers on Dec. 8, 1945. They have two daughters, Karen S. Eichler and Mrs.

Ronald (Sandra) Gonter, both of Mansfield, and three grandchildren. Lybarger is employed in the city of Mansfield's Traffic Signal and Sign Department, where be has worked 24 years. His wife works at the Madison Comprehensive High School cafeteria, where she has worked 18 years. On the agenda. Federation of Women The Mansfield Federation of Women will hold a luncheon bridge at 12:30 p.m.

Thursday at the Women's Club. Mrs. Glen Miller and Mrs. Steve Bacon will be the hostesses. A board meeting will precede the luncheon at 10 a m.

Federal Savings Meeting Room, 7:30 p.m. Mid-Ohio Sound Chapter, Sweet Adelines, First English Lutheran Church, 7:30 p.m. Mohican Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 9943, Post Home, 7:30 p.m. AL-ANON, 20 S.

Park 8 p.m. AL-ANON, Gayle Rife Auditorium, Mansfield General Hospital, 8 p.m. ALATEEN, Gayle Rife Auditori um, Mansfield General Hospital, p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Gayle Rife Auditorium, Mansfield General Hospital, 8 p.m. Amvets Post 26 Auxiliary, 1100 W.

Fourth Street Road, 8 p.m. Masterslngers, YMCA, 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, UAW S49 Union Hall, 2510 W. Fourth Street Road, 8 p.m. lowship and refreshments will follow.

Any area singles, widowed or divorced, are invited to attend. ClearforkVFW Clearfork Valley Post 9825 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at 8 p.m. Monday In the basement meeting room of the First Buckeye BankinBellviUe. Baptist Women The Lexington Baptist Women will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

The program topic will be missions throughout the world. Colony Colony Club will meet for a Christmas luncheon and sing-along at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Westbrook Country Club. For information about the luncheon or membership, call Jan Dickrede. AARP Richland County Chapter 718, American Association of Retired Persons will hold Its annual Christmas party at 6 p.m.

Monday In Bly-myer Hall at the First Congregational Church. A 15th anniversary certificate will be presented to the organization by AARP Area 5 representative Eugene Moleaur of Des Plaines, 111. Women Voters The League of Women Voters of the Mansfield Area will bold a dinner meeting at 6 30 p.m. Monday at Signature's Restaurant The program topic will be "National Security." Reservations are necessary. Liederkranz The Ladies Auxiliary of the Mansfield Liederkranz will meet at 7 p.m.

Monday at the club on Silver Lane. One dozen cookies with the recipe and a gift exchange item should be brought La Leche The Mansfield La Leche League will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at 1614 Twltchell Road, Ontario. Discussion on nutrition for nursing mothers and their families will be held and information about weaning and the breastfed baby will be exchanged. For information about the group call Crystal KelL Sue Weirich or Bonnie Nickies.

Christian Singles The Positive Christian Singles will meet at 7.30 p.m. Monday at St Paul's United Methodist Church in Gallon. At 810 p.m. tour of the Howard House on South Boston Street will be taken. Discussion, fel- Eye tattooing risky procedure Monday's meetings Evening Optimist Club, Gazeboo Restaurant 6 p.m.

Emotions Anonymous, The Center, 7 p.m. Fun Center Choirdsmen, First Congregational Church, 7 p.m. The Wright Sisters, a women's support group, The Center, 7 p.m. Alzheimer Support Group, The Center Library, 7.30 p.m. Frauen Chor, YMCA Green Room, 7.30 p.m.

Mansfield Shrine Club, Peoples i search into the long range effects of eyelid tattooing make it a risky procedure that should not be recommended for widespread use. "The sensational promoting of eyelid tattooing makes one wonder about the direction of our specialty and the value of the many years spent in professional training," Anderson wrote. Tattooing the eyelids as a way of applying permanent eye makeup may cause loss of eyelashes. Dr. David Tse and colleagues at the University of Iowa have found.

In an editorial in Archives of Ophthalmology where the Tse study appeared, Dr. Richard Anderson of Salt Lake City said that lack of re.