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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1972

Page

10

Laughter and Life Lessons From Victor Borge

Danish born pianist and comedian Victor Borge discusses humor as a social bridge. He notes laughter helps families cope and generations connect, while sharing insights from touring and his tranquil Greenwich home with wife Sanna and five children.

Greenwich Conn Comets Victor Borge Borge Terfront Estate al But Borge Sanna Vebe Rikke

Davis Kelly wed in double ring ceremony at Church of the Ascension

Miss Mary Eileen Kelly and Jon William Davis married in a Tuesday evening service conducted by Rev. Joseph Harvey. The wedding was postponed July 2 due to the bride’s father’s heart attack. They plan to reside in San Diego after Davis reenlisted in the Marine Corps.

Joseph Harvey Church of the Ascension Mary Eileen Kelly Jon William Davis Thomas Kelly Pinta Ave Mr. Kelly Mr. Davis Waldo H. Davis Garfield St James E. Kelly Wallace

36 Play Bridge At Campus 36 Play Bridge At Campus

Midlletown Duplicate Bridge Club at Miami University Verity Players held last night session with 56 players. Open section used Howell movement averaging 51 at five tables winners include Mrs Doug Clifton with Mrs Gordon Nein 62 percent and two pairs at 59 percent. Novice game averaged 30.8 across nine tables with Mitchell movement. North South winners: Mrs Robert Curry with Mrs A K Maupin 143, Connie Sohngen and Jack Podner 117, James Price with William Dumford 110. East West winners: Mrs Jack Christy with Mrs Tom Wenzel 131, Mrs Betty Hammond with Mrs John Houser 12942, Joe Pardy pair 114. Next session Aug 10 at 8 p.m with 7:15 p.m pregame.

Middletown Miami University Verity Howell Doug Clifton Gordon Nein Dan MacLean Herschgel Greenham Stanley Weinstein Russel Anness Mitchell Robert Curry A. K. Maupin Connie Sohngen Jack Podner James Price William Dumford Jack Christy Tom Wenzel Betty Hammond John Houser Joe Pardy

Powers Family Reunion Held at Armco Park

Descendants of Mr and Mrs JR Powers gather Sunday at Armco Park Greentree Road for a family reunion. Activities start at 11 a m and run through 5 p m with a covered dish dinner marking the 45th annual gathering.

JR. Powers Armco Park Greentree Road Powers

Engaged Pair Plans To Marry Sept 30

Miss Sondra Young and Thomas W. McMurray will wed September 30 at the First United Presbyterian Church at 2 30 PM. A reception follows at the bride elect's parents home 361 Canova Drive Monroe. McMurray is son of Mr and Mrs Robert McMurray of McMurray Pa. Engagement announced recently.

Sondra Young Thomas W. McMurray First United Presbyterian Church Austin Young Canova Drive Monroe Mr. McMurray Robert McMurray McMurray

Attendants Named for Sept. 30 Nuptials

Miss Dianne Carol Woodcock of Hetzler Road plans to wed Lynn Dwight Null of Monroe Street on September 30 at Zion Lutheran Church. Matron of honor is Mrs. John Duncan, with bridesmaids Sandra Woodcock and Mrs. Robert Coleman. Flower girl Jody Mullins and ringbearer William Larson. Best man Glenn Mullins. ushers David Null and Mark Yeakle. Reception in church social hall hosted by Miss Georgia Commines and Mrs. Glenn Mullins.

Dianne Carol Woodcock Hetzler Road Lynn Dwight Null Lynn Francis Null Monroe St William ©. Woodcock Parma John Duncan Sandra Woodcock Robert Coleman Burlington Ontario Canada Jody Mullins William E. Larson Trenton Glenn Mullins David Null Mark Yeakle Zion Lutheran Church Georgia Commines

Wedding Date Set for Van Gilder Katz Nuptials at Temple Israel

Miss Janie Marie Van Gilder and Sherman Allen Katz announce Sept 3 as their wedding date. The ceremony is slated for 2 30 PM at Temple Israel Columbus with a reception to follow. The bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs Clifford VanGilder of N Marshall Road. The groom is the son of Mrs Evelyn Katz of Cleveland and the late Solomon Katz.

Janie Marie van Gilder Sherman Allen Katz Temple Israel Columbus Clifford W. VanGilder Marshall Road Mr. Katz Evelyn Katz Cleveland Solomon Katz

Party Fetes Counse Wed 25 Years

Mr. and Mrs. Ora Eads of Monroe were honored with a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party. The couple, wed Aug 5 1947 in Newport Kentucky, live at 598 Todhunter Road and were celebrated by 31 friends and relatives.

Ora Eads Todhunter Road Monroe Eads Ora Sample Newport Offie Harmon Robert Hood Joe Day Armco Steel Corp Frigidaire Moraine City

Local Births and Dismissals Reported by Middletown Hospital

A list of newborns and recent hospital discharges includes Sgt. and Mrs. Michael Rickard with a boy born yesterday at 2400 Wanneta Ave. and Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Centers with a boy at 908 Charles St. Trenton. Discharged include Mrs. William W. Sharpsteen of Franklin and several others by names and addresses, plus Middletown Hospital patient number 424-1871 Billy Murphy.

Michae Rickard Wanneta Ave Lonnie Centers Charles St Trenton Billy Murphy Hill Ave Middletown Hospital

Machine Check List to Locate Sewing Trouble

Columbus advice from Mrs. Orena Haynes Ohio State University outlines steps to fix skipped stitches. Check needle size and orientation timing shuttle alignment feed dog and throat plate fabric pressure and oil. replace parts or have timing adjusted if issues persist.

Columbus Orena Haynes Ohio State University

Betrothal Revealed Beverly Alexander Engaged to Larry Beckwith Jr

Dr and Mrs E J Alexander of Cambridge announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly to Larry Beckwith Jr son of Mr and Mrs Larry Beckwith Sr of 208 Curryer Beverly is a Guernsey Catholic High School graduate and NCR receptionist in Cambridge He attended Middletown High School Ohio State University and Miami University He works for NCR in Dayton The couple will marry Oct 7.

E. J. Alexander Cambridge Beverly Larry Beckwith Jr Larry Beckwith Sr Curryer Road Miss Alexander Guernsey Catholic Hgh School National Cash Register Co Middletown High School Ohio State University Miami University Dayton

Middletown Assembly 68 Rainbow Girls Meet Saturday

The Order of Rainbow for Girls Middletown Assembly 68 will meet Saturday at the Masonic Temple on North Main Street. Miss Lisa Hamilton as worthy adviser will conduct business and the initiation ceremony. A 10 a.m. practice session is planned. Denise Strohmyer handles refreshments and Betsy Egelston is set-up chair.

Middletown

Ray to Live in Motorhome Amid AEC Post

Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, confirmed unanimously to the Atomic Energy Commission, plans to live in a 28 foot motorhome near Washington, D C, drove by a government chauffeur each day. The University of Washington marine biologist will move across the country this month and park on a Maryland farm. Her stance blends environmental moderation with a focus on marine life.

Seattle Dixy Lee Ray Atomic Energy Commission Washington D.C Ray Maryland Dr. Ray Redmond Wash AEC University of Washington Pacific Science Center Senate

Stewardess Completes Training at United Airlines Center

Miss Carolyn Begley daughter of Mrs Wilma Begley 2933 Wilbraham Road recently graduated from United Air Lines stewardess training near Chicago She signed with the company at O Hare International Airport She is a Middletown High School graduate who attended Calvary College before the five week course

Carolyn Begley Wilma Begley Wilbraham Road United Air Lines Chicago Miss Begley O'Hare International Middletown High School Calvary College

Middletown Pythian Sisters Hold Annual Picnic at Wysong Home

Thirty-one members and guests gathered for the Middletown Pythian Sisters Lodge 379 annual picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wysong at 105 E. Roger Drive Trenton. Co hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eckhardt and Miss Margaret Eckhardt.

Middletown Pythian Sisters Lodge Dale Wysong E. Roger Drive Trenton Charles Eckhardt Margaret Eckhardt

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