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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1966

Page

6

Miss Byrd Honoree At Personal Shower

Miss Jennie Byrd fiancee of Robert Beck received a personal shower hosted by Miss Mary Jane Layman and Miss Joy Lynn Daniels at Layman home on River Street Franklin. Guests included Mrs Edward A Beck and Mrs Chester Byrd among others. The couple plans to marry April 23 at St John’s Church.

Jennie Byrd Robert Beck Mary Jane Layman Joy Lynn Daniels Miss Layman River Street Franklin Edward A. Beck Chester Byrd Orville L. Layman Herbert Daniels Connie Hetzler Paul Ruppert Linda Koettle Linda Dishun Nancy Miller Charles Becraft Lowell Padget Lawrence Hughes David Stuggmyer Margie Price Berutti Gene Collins William Crowe Robert Murphy William Tickel Miss Byrd Fisher Road Edward Beck Ronald Drive St. John’s Church

Spring Swing Dance Planned by Xi Epsilon Kappa Sorority

Xi Epsilon Kappa sorority Beta Sigma Phi plans a Spring Swing benefit dance on April 23 with a setting featuring flowering trees, flowers, and a spring garden. Decorations are coordinated by a committee of Mrs. Charles Murphy and Mrs. Lawrence Murphy as co-chairs, plus Mrs. Joseph Alexander, Mrs. Charles Williams, Mrs. James Ronto, Mrs. Delbert Anderson, Mrs. Harvey Sutton, and Mrs. Joseph Zupan. The decorating committee met at the home of Mrs. Swain in Franklin to discuss duties for the Legion Auditorium venue.

Xi Epsilon Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Charles Lawrence Murphy Joseph Alexander Charles Williams James Ronto Delbert Anderson Harvey Sutton Joseph Zupan Legion Auditorium

Hospital party by league at Longview State Hospital

The Senior Bible Class of Blue Ball Presbyterian Church funded a dessert luncheon for Longview State Hospital patients. Over 100 patients attended the Saturday event hosted by Middletown Longview Social Service League with Mrs. Paul Druley as chairman and several league members assisting.

Blue Ball Presbyterian Church Longview State Hospital Middletown Longview Social Service League Paul Druley League Lee Pohiable Thomas Dunn Opal Welsker William Jolliff John Pendleton Elizabeth O'Neill Elizabeth Johnson

Citizenship Tribute Pays EUB Woman at Meeting

Delegates to an EUB branch convention were announced at a Women's Society of World Service meeting held at Union Chapel EUB Church. Attendees include April 26 to 27 at Camp Miami in German Town and a fellowship luncheon April 29 at First Presbyterian Church.

EUB Women’s Society of World Service Union Chapel Eub Church Camp Miami Germantown James Conarroe James Hall Dwight Whitt First Presbyterian Church Ralph Wilson Chuch

Girls urged to prepare for jobs with a future

Dr. Esther C. Marting told Gamma Xi Delta Kappa Gamma members that high school girls should prepare for future careers after marriage and children. She cited discrimination in hiring and pay, described a Christ Hospital pilot program aiding nurses to return to work with child care, and noted plans for chapter representatives at the Akron convention.

Esther C. Marting Gamma Xi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma John F. Kennedy Marting Christ Hospital

Tea Given For Parveen Soomro At Orr Home

Miss Parveen Soomro of Pakistan was introduced to Ohio Delta Kappa Gamma alumni at a tea hosted by Miss Beryl Orr. The event at Orrs’ home showcased Fullbright fellowships co sponsored by Gamma Xi and Chi chapters of DKG as Soomro pursues a counseling and guidance master’s degree at Ohio State University.

Beryl Orr Soomro Ohio Delta Kappa Gamma Fullbright Gamma Xi Delta Kappai Ohio State Univer‘Igitu Parveen. Soomro Pakistan DKG

Shower Honors Bride Elect Kathy McMonigle

A bridal shower honored Kathy McMonigle, bride elect of Daniel Ingram, hosted yesterday by Mrs. Edward Fisher Jr. and Mrs. James Harrison at Harrison’s Jeffery Drive home. Guests included numerous relatives and friends. the couple plans to wed May 7 at the Oregonia EUB Church.

Kathy McMonigle Daniel Ingram Edward Fisher Jr James B. Harrison Jeffery Drive Charles Fisher Lloyd Fisher Charles Ingram Douglas McMonigle Georgia Lyle Charles Lyle Harold Hoover Donald Langworthy Wilford Wells Eve West James Ingram Tonya Bailey David West Connie Sue West Ray Black Leonard Johnston Jr Teri Johnston Lori Johnston Terry Kelley Paul Dishun Linda Dishun Gene Bailey Walter Kuiken Roy Brown Edgar Chaney Elizabeth Longworthy Edna Walterhus Janet Harrison

Kick Off Luncheon for Ladies Golf at Forest Hills

A Ladies Kick Off Luncheon will be held Thursday at 11 45 a m in the Forest Hills Country Club lodge. Club pro Bob Kramer will speak after the luncheon. Reservations are being taken by Mrs Emerson Wendt and Mrs Raymond Moore.

Forest Hills Country Club Bob Kramer Emerson Wendt Raymond Moore

WCTU Meets in Viola chapter Host Focuses Youth Theme

The Viola D Romans WCTU meets tomorrow at 1 30 p m at First EUB with Mrs C H Armitage presiding The program highlights Youth on the March and National Youth Temperance Week April 24 30 A mid year WCTU Executive Workshop report is planned for April 12 14 in Columbus Attendees include Mrs C E Glover Hamilton Mrs Armitage Mrs S O Danner Mrs William Beard and Mrs Helen Watson A playlet Called to Be a Millionaire will be presented by Rev and Mrs C E Wint ringham and Mrs Ellison Young guest night program

Viola-D-Romans Womans Christian Temperance Union EUB C. H. Armitage WCTU Columbus C. E. Glover Hamilton Armitage S. O. Danner William Beard Helen Watson C. E. Wintringham Ellison Young

Inspection Set Tomorrow by Ida Morningstar Chapter 572

Ida Morningstar Chapter 572 of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold its seventh annual inspection of officers tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. in the Commercial Building at 63 South Main Street. Inspecting officer will be Mrs Edwin Bowser of Inglewood Ohio grand deputy matron of District 19 Grand Chapter of Ohio. Worthy patrons Mrs John Minehart and Jack Reeder will conduct the meeting. Registration will be handled by John Taylor and Mrs John Taylor with Mrs Thelma Brooks. Decorations overseen by Mrs Walter Crenshaw. Reception arrangements led by Mrs Herbert Korros following the meeting.

Ida Morningstar Order of the Eastern Star S. Main St Edwin Bowser Inglewood Ohio Grand Chapter John Minehart Jack Reeder John Taylor Thelma Brooks Walter Crenshaw Herbert Korros

Middletown High Class Of 26 Reunion Plans Set

A Middletown High School class of 1926 reunion is planned with a committee meeting at 7 p.m. tomorrow at 502 Ross Street, the home of Mrs. Harry Ward. The weekend of June 17 is proposed for the gathering.

Middletown High School Harry Ward Ross St

Bridal Showers For Miss Sharon Diver Ahead of Apr 30 Wedding

Bridal events honor Miss Sharon Ann Diver bride elect of Robert Cromis Fuge. A kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Konthier on 14th Avenue used yellow green and brown decor and lint remover brushes as favors. A second miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Roland Hinsch residence drew many relatives and friends with White wedding bells in the decor. The couple plans to wed April 30 at 3 30 p m at the First Presbyterian Church in Middletown Hamilton Road Sumril ville New Jersey area.

Sharon Ann Diver Robert Cromis Fuge Robert Konthier 14Th Avenue Robert Hosek Ann J. Coughlin Dallas Coughlin Rob Ann Coughlin James Abbott Susan Abbott William Forkner Frank Patterson David Selvar Homer Weikel George Brooks Miss Diver Roland Hinsch Middletown - Hamilton Road Don ‘Darey Ed Crawford John Hursh John Walck Everett Sherron Margaret Clapp E. K. Diver Robert Oglesby Charles Doughman Merle Sumlerville, N. J First Presbyterian Church Fenzel-Mcdonough Gorham Reed and Barton

Monroe student wins silver medal in WCTU speech contest

Miss Patty Wiley a Lemon Monroe High sophomore and Mt Pleasant United Presbyterian Church reps earned silver in the Women’s Christian Temperance Union speech contest held yesterday at the Mennonite Church in Trenton. Judges included Mrs Ussery and Rev Amstutz with other contestants named.

Patty Wiley Frank E. Wiley Ohio Avenue Monroe Women’s Christian Temperance Union Mennonite Church Trenton Wiley Lemon - Monroe High School Mt. Pleasant United Presbyterian Church Thea Cundiff St. Paul’s United Church For Christ Carol Begley Church of the Ascension Lynn Hickman First Methodist Church Donald Potter Mayfield Bernice Ussery Trenton High School Cynthia Seibert J. E. Amstutz Phil Parnell Middletown High Harmon C. Brownlow Chris Voris

Vital Statistics births and residents listed in Carlisle area notices

A long list of birth announcements and resident notices appears, naming families in Carlisle and nearby towns. Entries include new babies and names of parents with addresses, plus numerous individuals noted as residents of Franklin, Lebanon, Moore Street, and surrounding communities.

Sigma Phi Gamma Initiates Three New Members at Holiday House

Delta Pi chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma holds candlelight initiation for Beverly Fletcher JoAnn Paulin and Carlton Perin at Armco Girls Holiday House. Rites led by Mrs. Wilford Wells with assistors. corsages gifts. yellow white mums and blue irises decor. Next meeting April 25 at Cincinnati Gas and Electric Holiday Center. Planning committee listed.

Delta Pi Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority Beverly Fletcher JoAnn Paulin Carlton Perin Armco Wilford Wells JoAnn Burton Jeane Butler Mary Carroll Judy Darragh Robert Henderson Harold Hoover Howard Schneider Alfred Schwing Loyal VanBuskirk Ray Welsh William Whitesel Marion Willoughby Cincinati Gas and Electric Holiday Center Jack Shaffer

SPRING SALES ATTRACT SHoppers TO MIDTOWN CENTRE

Shoppers flock to Mid-town Center amid rain for a spring shopping spree featuring Troup Furniture Heritage Linage sofas and chairs 100 fabric options. Island Park by Lee's carpeting, Supreme Posture Mattress by Stearns and Foster at half price, J C Penney Swingers line of cotton attire, Converse Reach Oxford tennis shoes and Office Outfitters personalized printing for weddings and gifts. Local stores highlight jewelry, crystal liners, and grooming apparel as season shopping begins.

Troup Furniture Island Park Lee's Stearns and Foster

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