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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1967

Page

6

First Ladies In Spotlight at Women's Century Club program

Mrs. Samuel H. Holt presented a dramatic look at White House first ladies at the Women's Center. She highlighted George Washington's era, Dolly Madison, Mary Todd Lincoln, and the eras of war and presidencies. The event featured gospel hymns by the Watchmen Quartet and period music by Mrs. Kenny with hostesses and club members assisting.

Samuel H. Holt Women’s Century Club White House Women's Center George Washington Mt. Vernon Dolly Madison Holt John Madison Mary Todd Lincoln Lincolns Samuel J. Holt Salem United Presbyterian Church Westwood Oak Hills High School Cincinnati Daughters of the New York DAR National Congress Washington St. Clair Daughters of the American Colonists Watchmen Parkway Church of Christ Thomas Kenny Roscoe Kincaid L. J. Ragland Harry Hadley Ross Hill J. D. Sarchet

Manning Sorority Chooses New Omicron Chapter Officers

Mrs. Gerald Manning is elected president of Omicron Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority with officers including Mrs. John d'Entremont as vice president and Mrs. Robert Hanseman as recording secretary Retiring president is Mrs Raymond Sherman Jr An April 17 Ritual of Jewels dinner is planned at the Round Table in Miamisburg May 13 breakfast will be hosted by Mrs John Burley in Trenton with Rushee Mrs Robert Ryan as an honored guest Assistant hostess duties were shared by Mrs H C Osborne and Mrs d'Entremont Harden Avenue

Gerald Manning Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority John d’Entremont Robert Hanseman Gary Throwso Ing Secetary Ted Thomas Jearl Spivey Dean Prushing Raymond Sherman Jr Round Table Miamisburg John Burley Trenton Robert Ryan H. C. Osborne d'Entremont Harden Avenue

WSCS Meeting At Amanda Methodist Church

The Woman's Society Christian Service of Amanda Methodist Church will meet tomorrow at 7 p.m. The devotional hour at 7:30 p.m. features a dialogue with a difference by Mrs. Edward Gaunt. Lillian Osborne conducts the business meeting with a nominating slate. Melvin Miller discusses church budget matters. Hostesses include Wendel Howland, Melvin Miller, Margaret Miller and Arthur Eisele.

Woman's Society Christian Service Amanda Methodist Church Harold Warner Edward Gaunt Lillian Osborne Melvin Miller Wendel Howland Margaret Miller Arthur Eisele

Events Club Elects Officers and Hears Talk on Women in Government

Mrs. J. P. Butterfield was elected president of the Events Club at a yesterday meeting hosted at Mrs. Douglas Robbins’s home. She spoke on Today's Women in Government and Politics and noted the early voting rate and the suffrage movement’s impact on election reforms.

J. P. Butterfield Douglas Robbins S. Main Street Butterfield C. W. Beck Frank R. Myers Ross Compton R. N. Richardson Edward N. Hopple W. H. Spindier Suzanne Ware

Duplicate Club Hosts Master Point Night at Temple Beth Sholom

Middletown Duplicate Club held a master point game with 42 members at Temple Beth Sholom. Winners in north-south and west-east pairs posted top scores, and plans were made for a 6:30 p.m. anniversary covered dish dinner next Monday. Several members attended the Richmond Regional Bridge Tournament with some top placements in women’s pairs.

Middletown Temple Beth Sholom Donald van Ausdall C. M. Woodruff Sidney Yager Herschel Greenham L. B. Gaker William Kash Richard Pruett Hubert Steele Richard Huff George Quick Paul Ritter P.S. Cade Roy Granger Louis Gump Charles Walker Temple Woodruff Flemming Road Richmond Ind Frank Myers Richard Peters Granger

Church Circle Six Plans Hospital Party in Cincinnati

Members of Circle Six at Beth Lemah Lutheran Church completed plans for a patient party at Longview Hospital in Cincinnati. Elizabeth Wetzel reported on a mother daughter banquet set for May 18. A cross ceramic plaques display explained colors and symbolism of the slain lamb and crucifixion.

Circle Six Bethleham Lutheran Church Longview Hospital Cincinnati Elizabeth Wetzel Donald Wilkowski M Margaret Coddington Seventh Avenue

Springboro Lions Elect Swope As President

Dr. Scott Swope was elected president of the Springboro Lions Club at last night’s ceremony at the high school. He succeeds James Hough, principal of Clearcreek Elementary. Plans for the fourteenth annual meeting include a ladies night on April 17 with officers named: Claude Kendall first vice president, Roland Gephart second, Don Gebhart third, William Querner secretary, Merl DeLaney assistant, Tony Julian treasurer, Lowell Haws assistant, Ray Perez tail twister, Russell Ballard chaplain, Rev. Matthew Arnett, and two year directors Dick Chenault and Lloyd Jones.

Springboro Scott Swope W. Factory Road Lions Club James Hough Clearcreek Claude Kendall Roland Gephart Don Gebhart William Querner Merl DeLaney Tony Julian Lowell Haws Ray Perez Russell Ballard Matthew Arnett Dick Chenault Lloyd Jones

Nurseryman Anthony Agoston to Speak to Horticultural Society

The Men's Horticultural Society of Greater Middletown will hear Anthony Agoston of Hamilton speak at its regular meeting. The talk is scheduled for tomorrow night at 8 p.m. at the Firemen's Club on Carmody Boulevard and is open to all men interested in gardening.

Men's Horticultural Society of Greater Middletown Firemen's Club Carmody Boulevard Anthony Agoston Hamilton

Circle Five Circle Sev en Bethlehem Lutheran updates

Don Wilkowski showed slides of Capital University and the seminary for Circle Five at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Louise Sixt urged Spring Convention dates April 13 in Springfield and April 4 in Reading. May events include a retreat May 5 and 6 at Camp Miami Germantown and a mother daughter banquet May 18. Members voted to provide a layette for Lutheran World Relief.

Don Wilkowski Capital University Bethlehem Lutheran Church Louise Sixt Springfield Reading Camp Miami Germantown Anthony Haker Nora J. L. Clark Agatha Evers Oakwood Jordan Circle Seven Longview Lutheran World Relief Glenna Theis

Community groups host garden center talk and church events

Mrs. Robert Hardy presented on Ringweed Center Mansfield at Amamia Class meeting at First Baptist. The center spans 47 acres with public access for gardening nature study arts and related programs including flower shows concerts and lectures. May 5 spring luncheon announced.

Robert Hardy Taft School Ringweed Center Mansfield First Baptist Church W. C. Cade Cade Herman Meir Dorothy Dorothy Harbaugh Davidson Ray Standafer Marshall Road Robert Baker Marion Kreager

Girl Scout Art Show to Highlight Middletown Brownies

Brownie and other Middletown area Girl Scouts will participate in a Great Rivers Council art show on April 7 and 8 at Shillito's in Tri-County. Winners advance to a downtown Shillito's show from April 24 to May 6.

Brownie Middletown Great Rivers Shillito’s Tri-County Council Shillito

Bubble gum theft at Franklin Tastee Freez

Burglary at the Tastee Freez Food Shop on Sixth Street Franklin led to the loss of a dozen sticks of bubble gum. Police reported a smashed back door and a desk rummaged with owner George Bundick listing his address on Main Street as the incident was investigated.

Franklin E. Sixth St George Bundick S. Main St

More Expensive, Elaborate Toys Reach New Heights

AP News reports that modern toys cost more and are more complex. Vendors cite prefab treehouses, advanced racing sets, and gadget filled playthings as replacements for classic marbles and wagons. A F.A. Schwarz spokesman notes the shift away from older, simpler toys.

New York Stee F.A.C. Schwarz Avennue

Retired Toys and Modern Play Replace Nostalgia in Franklin

Vital Statistics list several newborns including a boy to Mr. and Mrs Cecil Bartlett at 1147 Dale Ave Franklin and a girl to Mr. and Mrs Charles Thresher at 1064 Poinciana Dr Carlisle, with other births noted yesterday. The piece discusses shifts from street play to safe indoor toys, citing dwindling classic items and rising modern versions as retailers like Schwarz and Creative Playthings offer new kits and retro games, while references to familiar names and prices illustrate market changes.

Cecil Bartlett Dale Ave Franklin Charles Thresher Poinciana Drive Carlisle Jimmie E. Pool Anne Drive Donald Good Pershing Ave Harry Megane Grand Ave

Local Marriage Licenses Listed For Four Couples

Russell E Mittenholzer 24 dry cleaning employee 2114 Sherman Ave and Patricia Ann Agee 19 Armco employee 1521 Lambertor St Lindsey Whitt 57 machinist 532 Crawford St and Lizzie Keith 48 cook 519 Garfield St Wanny Paul Arnold 23 steel worker 406 Hickory St and Wanda Sue Engle 20 car hop 3115 Mohawk St

Russell E. Mittenholzer Sherman Ave Patricia Ann Agee Armco Lambertor Lindsey Whitt Crawford St Lizzie Keith Cook Garfield St Wanny Paul Arnold Hickory St Wanda Sue Engle Mohawk St

Hospital Dismissals Reported for Two Residents

Mrs. Delbert Hopkins of Win- and Philip Porter of Harrison St. are listed among hospital dismissals in the latest community notices.

Delbert Hopkins Win

Car shows theft at Sports Bowl parking lot

Frank Arlington of 620 Louis Place reported to Butler County deputies that two front seat headrests and a tachometer valued at 67 dollars were taken from his 1965 model car parked in the Sports Bowl lot on South Main Street.

Frank Arlington Louis Place Butler County S. Main Street

Correction: Maj Gwinn 17 years in Air Force Lt Arnett four-year Army service

The Sunday article misstated service lengths for Maj Gwinn and Lt Arnett. Maj Gwinn has 17 years in the Air Force, and Lt Arnett has four years in the Army. Women may contact Mrs. Donald Tinsley at 423-0554 to attend tonight's meeting.

Maj Truman Arnett Thomas Gwinn Air Force Maj. Gwinn Lt. Arnett Donald Tinsley

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