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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1978
Page
12
An East Side salon has hosted a Broadway actress every fourth day for eight years. The hairdresser acts as confidant and advisor, offering free guidance on her troubled marriage while maintaining the actress's hair care. The long friendship blends personal talks with professional grooming.
Sandee Blazer of Hunter attended an International Platform Association convention in Washington DC meeting top political business and entertainment figures including Jeanne Dixon Rod McKuen Jack Anderson and Harry Reasoner The piece also discusses hairdressers as informal caregivers and a study from the University of Rochester on why women confide personal problems to beauticians The article cites social dynamics of gossip therapy and mental health help in daily life.
The engagement of Miss Darlene Franks to Sgt. Randal Eugene Turnbow is announced by their parents. Darlene, a 1977 Middletown High graduate, attends Carousel Beauty College and works at Franks Shoes. Randal, a Madison High School graduate of 1974, serves in the U S Marine Corps at Twentynine Palms. The couple plans a February wedding.
Cheryl Lynn Earls and Donald Lee Yarber will wed Saturday August 19 at Calvary Baptist Church with a 6:30 p.m. ceremony followed by a reception. Parents are Mr and Mrs Earls of 226 McKinley Street and Mr and Mrs Yancey Yarber of 6628 Kalbfleisch Road. Matron of honor Kimberly K Terrill. bridesmaids Sonja Cowan Cheryl Yarber and Sheila Yarber. flower girl Cherie L Yarber. ring bearer John C Earls. best man Robert Yarber. ushers Anthony Gabbard and Elbert Yarber.
The next ladies day social a luncheon bridge at Forest Hills County Club is scheduled for Tuesday August 22. Activities start at 10 15 a m at the clubhouse with reservations through chairman Mrs Eugene Fisher or sign up at the clubhouse.
BYU officials clarified dress code rules stating that women may wear clean female-cut jeans in class without violating standards. The policy, which had banned immodest attire including mini skirts and long hair, was amended in 1971 to permit slacks. Dean J Elliot Cameron commented on the jeans allowance.
Susanne Schroeter of Wesel West Germany will return home Monday after two months with Mr and Mrs Heinz Wenzel and their daughter Sabine at 1606 Cheshire Circle She plans to major in physical education in college and spent four weeks at Ross Trails Girl Scout Camp near Hamilton The Wenzels daughter will leave at month end to study in Munich Germany
The Pineapple Growers Association Hawaii sponsors the annual contest that opened participation to professionals and institutions. Gerald K. Berger of the Essex House New York won 20000 dollars with a three tier pineapple cake recipe featuring rum softened ladyfingers, marzipan decorations, and macadamia nuts. A scaled down home version follows with ingredients and step by step assembly instructions.
Adams Hammock marriage unites Twyla Jan Adams and William Kinney Hammock at Franklin’s First United Methodist Church with reception at American Legion Post 149. The bride wore silk organza with Venise lace and a picture hat. attendants included Jean Bowling as maid of honor and Robbie Wells as ringbearer. The couple plans to reside in Franklin after a Smoky Mountains honeymoon trip.
Middletown area Welcome Wagon Club hosts a luncheon style show and card party on Tuesday Sept 5 at the Women's Center. Luncheon starts at noon with fashions from Casual Corner and afternoon prizes. Tickets are $3 per person via Mrs Janet Moyer 424-3190. An Aug 22 member family picnic at Sebald Park at 11 a.m. invites newcomers.
Miss Kimberly Anne Donahue and Mitchell Lawson are to wed August 25 at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Riverview Avenue with a reception at Eagles Lodge 528 First Avenue. Parents listed are William and 2711 Central Ave for the bride and John and 842 Forest Ave Franklin for the groom.
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