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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1978

Page

12

Beethoven biography reviewed as product of his era

Mrs. J. C. Lockmeyer addressed the Woman's Club with a review of George Marek's Beethoven Biography. She called Ludwig van Beethoven a product of his era, noting the drastic changes from the late 18th to early 19th century and Napoleon's impact, which shaped his music and technical development. Hostesses were Mrs. T. E Wakefield and Mrs. Harry T. Phillips.

Ludwig van Beethoven J. C. Lockmeyer The Woman's Club George Marek Beethoven Napoleon Europe Harold Taylor Ronald Drive T. E Wakefield Harry T. Phillips

Ritual bestows Ritual of Jewels on Omicron Chapter members

Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority confers the Ritual of Jewels on six members including Mrs Bill Christopher Mrs Chuck Fields Mrs Bob Glodowski Mrs Rob Hall Miss Kathy Karrer and Mrs Ron Teal. Chapter president Mrs Carl Shannon led the ceremony at Mrs Gerry Armstrongs home. A dinner at Totonko followed the ritual honoring pledge trainees Mrs Mike Shannon and Mrs Bud Tibbits.

Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Bill Christopher Chuck Fields Bob Glodowski Rob Hall Kathy Karrer Ron Teal Carl Shannon Gerry Armstrong Totonko Mike Shannon Bud Tibbits

Marriage of Cecilia R Barraga and Boyd W Baker

Announcement of Cecilia R Barraga of 904 Charles St to Boyd W Baker of 209 Christel Ave. They wed Tuesday at 6 pm at Yankee Road Church of God with Rev James Larry Mullins officiating. Baker son of Mrs Pearl Baker. best man Billy Warfield. attendants Mrs Warfield and Mrs Pearl Baker. They will live at 4 Charles St and honeymoon in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Cecilia R. Barraga Charles St Boyd W. Baker Christel Ave Yankee Road Church of God James Larry Mullins Mr. Baker Pearl Baker Christel Avenue H & R Machine Co Billy Warfield

FH Ladies Day Bridge Luncheon at Forest Hills

The next ladies day bridge luncheon at Forest Hills Country Club will be Tuesday April 11 at 10 15 a.m. in the clubhouse Reservations for members and guests are to be made by Sunday noon with Mrs Russell Nicols 422 8834 or at the clubhouse.

Forest Hills Country Club Russell Nicols

Lions Auxiliary to elect officers in May Session

Lions Auxiliary will elect officers at the May meeting. Volunteers will bring gifts for Garden Manor residents at the May 3 session. At last night’s Women’s Center meeting plans were made to deliver roses on April 14-15 and to hold a garage sale on April 22 at Mrs. Douglas Kanitz’s home. Hostesses were Mrs. Arthur Dorenbusch, Mrs. William Long, and Mrs. Mark Walke. James Elder spoke on “The Hospital Story” as associate vice president of the Middletown Hospital Association.

Lions Club Auxiliary Garden Manor Women’s Center Lions Club Douglas Kanitz Lions’ District James Elder Middletown Hospital Association Arthur Dorenbusch William Long Mark Walke

Luncheon and Style Show Sells Out at Brown's Run Club

The Ladies Society of St Mary Church reports a sellout luncheon style show on April 11 at Brown's Run Country Club. The event starts with an 11 a.m. social hour, followed by a noon luncheon and a preview of McAlpin's spring fashions. Arrangements are by Mrs. DiNardo, Mrs. Muzzarelli, Mrs. Kiefer, Mrs. Cloran, and Mrs. Moore.

Brown's Run Country Club Ladies Society of St Mary Church McAlpin John DiNardo Raymond Muzzarelli Paul Kiefer Larry Cloran Christopher Moore

Meeting canceled by Ladies Auxiliary 178 group

The meeting scheduled for tomorrow of Ladies Auxiliary 178 National Association of Letter Carriers has been canceled, announced by publicity chairman Mrs John Walker.

Ladies Auxiliary National Association of Letter Carriers John Walker

Sundae Surprise Apricot Brandy Sauce Delight

Apricot preserves with brandy or rum create a dessert topping to spoon over vanilla ice cream. Toasted slivered almonds add a nutty finish for an elegant treat.

Commodores observe 55th anniversary open house

Mr and Mrs William J Commodore of 516 18th Ave mark their 55th wedding anniversary with an open house from 5 to 7 pm Saturday at their home in Middletown. They wed April 10 1923 in Hamilton and have children Wayne 0 Commodore Eleanor Henderson Melodee Jones William and Fredrick Commodore plus eight grandchildren and great grandchildren. Hostesses include Eleanor Henderson Wayne Commodore Melodee Jones and others. Mr Commodore retired from Armco Steel in 1961 and is a Mason and Bethel AME Church trustee. Mrs Commodore led Girl Scouts 17 years and is active in Church Women United Lily of the Valley Order of the Eastern Star and church mission groups.

William J Commodore 18Th Ave Hamilton Commodores Wayne Commodore Eleanor Henderson Melodee Jones Middletown William Fredrick Commodore Eig T Wayne Commodore Larmella Shaw William Commodore Sanford Henderson Mariaina Henderson Armco Steel Corp Bethel Ame American Legion Church Women United Lily of the Valley Order of the Eastern Star The Missionary Society and Furusa Club Tom Fagan Mayfield Elementary Charles Blair Manchester Middle School Sally Skillman Here Balger Central Ave Joe Dillon Sue Crain Mayme Becknell Ethel Euverard Agnes Bechtel

Election scheduled for Julia T. Roth Past Councilors Club dinner

Arrangements for the annual anniversary dinner were completed at a meeting at the Daughters of America Hall Oxford State Road. The May 3 event at 6:90 p.m. will include a business session and election of 1978-79 officers Ray Gerard Mrs James DeStefano and Mrs Jennie Moon. Prize winners named include Mrs Martha Hoppe Mrs DeStefano Mrs Mary Richardson Mrs Estil Seal Mrs John Stromquist Mrs Moon and Mrs Olive Hogg.

Julia T. Roth Daughters of America Oxford State Road Ray Gerard James DeStefano Jennie Moon Martha Hoppe DeStefano Mary Richardson Estil Seal John Stromquist Moon Olive Hogg

Theater talk by Ms. Susie Whitlock at Smiling Grandmothers

Ms. Susie Whitlock of La Comedia Dinner Theater traced theater history from ancient Greece to modern times at a club meeting of the Smiling Grandmothers. Mrs. Eva Fay reported gifts to the March of Dimes and Society of Handicapped Children, plus scholarships to Middletown Fenwick and Lemon-Monroe High Schools. A May luncheon for the region was announced for Dayton on May 4, with events planned for May 11 12 and 13.

Susie Whitlock la Comedia Dinner Theater Smiling Grandmothers Eva Fay National Federation For Birth Defects Division of March of Dimes Society of Handicapped Children Inc Carlisle

Women teachers retain officers for another year

Officers of the Women Teachers Club will keep their posts for another year. The nominating committee chaired by Mrs. Sidney Slye presented a slate including Mrs. Howard Bartlett as president and Mrs. Robert Iger as vice president. Other officers named were Miss Martha Evans recording secretary and Mrs. David Selvar ing secretary, with Mrs. Roy Hensley treasurer.

Women Teachers Club Sidney Slye Howard Bartlett Robert Iger Martha Evans David Selvar Ing Roy Hensley John Zecher Ruth Flanigan Balger Columbus Middletown

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