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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1968

Page

6

Pre-Nuptial Party Honors Pam Sloan

A personal shower honoring Miss Pam Sloan, whose marriage to Timothy Trent is planned for August 23 at 7 30 p m at First United Methodist Church, was hosted by Mrs Hank Jones and her daughter Sara at their Forest Glen Drive home. Guests included many from the Sloan and Trent families.

Pam Sloan Timothy Trent First United Methodist Church Hank Jones Sara Forest Glen Drive Ikenberry Debbie Clark Nancy Lorig Karennie Trent Nelson Road

Aunt Entertains For Miss Philhower

Mrs. Andrew Greer Jr hosted a personal shower at her mother Mrs. Minnie Kirby’s Glencoe Avenue home for niece Miss Donna Philhower. The couple to wed are Miss Philhower and Gary L. Perkins. ceremony planned for Aug 17 at First Baptist Church.

Andrew Greer Jr Minnie Kirby Glencoe Avenue Donna Philhower Leslie Philhower Macready Avenue Monroe Gary L. Perkins Wilbur Perkins Franklin Street First Baptist Church

What Women Value When Buying Home Furnishings

A study of 7 000 women finds floor covering priorities are quality price and ease of care while furniture concerns center on style workmanship durability size practicality and comfort. Consumers remain conservative favoring plain black and neutral goods and relying on social proof from others’ homes. Visit us for your furniture needs.

Farewell Party Fetes William Bergmanns

Mr and Mrs William Bergmann of Highland Street will move to Sewickley Pa this month. They were guests of honor at a farewell party hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Lentz with many couples in attendance. The Bergmanns depart Aug 21 as Armco Steel Corp transfers Mr Bergmann.

William Bergmann Highland Street Sewickley Robert Lentz Lylburn Road Robert Marts Thomas Bendel William Osborne John Brooks B. K. Feinthel L. M. Taylor Carlham Robert Minor Donald McKillop Melvin Kelso William Jewell Jennifer Bergmanns Bergmann Armco Steel Corp

Vital Statistics Births and Names Across Multiple Families

Vital statistics list numerous births with addresses and parent names including Mr. and Mrs. Gary Miller, Mrs. Robert McNamara, Mr. John Barker, Mr. James Carter, Mr. Larry Blunt, Mr. Danny Hudson, and others. Entries note girls and boys born on various dates and include Kimberly Marie Taylor and other newborns, with many names and street locations. The item compiles a wide range of birth notices and family details from Franklin, Windsor, Warren, and surrounding roads.

Gary Miller N. Verity Pkvy Robert McNamara Kenwood Drive John Barker Michael Drive Carlisle James Carter Armco Drive Larry Blunt Germantown Road Danny Hudson Burbank St Cecil Stockdale Camden Kimberly Marie Taylor James A.taylor Franklin John L. Mitchell Sr 14Th Ave Barry Barnett

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Dallas Lee Coughlen Fiancee

A buffet supper and linen shower for Miss Dallas Lee Coughlen, fiancée of Dr. Serge Gonzales, was hosted as part of pre nuptial festivities. Guests included Mrs. Mina Hoyer and Mrs. Louis Brown as cohosts and a list of local party attendees. The couple, daughter and fiancé of Prophetstown and Euclid Street residents, are set to wed August 17 at the First United Presbyterian Church.

Dallas Lee Coughlen Serge Gonzales Euclid Street Mina Hoyer Louis Brown Central Avenue Hoyer David Easton Eugene Bennett Beth Kegley Elizabeth Krukowski H. Edward Fiehler William DuBois Arline Rollins Don Davis Fred Ross Stephen Molnar David Young James Walters Ann Jeannette Coughen Rob Ann Coughlen James DeWine Oxford Woodrow Williams Wilmington Miss Coughlen Ann Jeannette Coughlen Gideon Road Robert Coughlen Prophetstown Gonzales First United Presbyterian Church

Luncheon Honors Mrs. Pearce in Monroe

Mrs. Franklin Pearce of Monroe was honored Friday with a luncheon and handkerchief shower at the Golden Lamb Inn in Lebanon. Hosted by Mrs. Merle Lathey and Monroe Current Events Club members, the gathering noted the Pearces plan to move to North Olmstead in Cleveland with their children April and David.

Franklin Pearce Monroe Golden Lamb Inn Lebanon Merle Lathey Monroe Current Events Club Wade Ex William Housh Jr Ben Luzzi Rober Mitzel Edwin Moore Kirk Strodtbeck Clarence Warner Raymond Schenck Lottie Moore John Wayne

Aug 24 Bride Robinson Shower in Columbus

A surprise wedding shower for Miss Mary Bell Robinson bride elect of Sidney Edward McLaurin Jr. was hosted in Columbus by Miss Josephine Costanzo and Miss Rose Costanzo. The couple, daughter and fiancée of Jackson and Columbus families, are to wed Aug. 24 at the Second Baptist. Guardians and guests included Mrs. Anna Darneal, Mrs. Sarah Goode, Mrs. Olivia Baskin, Miss Shirley Anne Robinson and Mrs. Otto Robinson.

Mary Bell Robinson Sidney Edward McLaurin Jr Columbus Josephine Costanzo Rose Costanzo Robinson Otto Robinson Eighth Avenue Halli McLaurin Jackson Sidney McLaurin Second Baptist Church Middletown Anna Darneal Sarah Goode Olivia Baskin Shirley Anne Robinson

Wildwood Fall Dance Scheduled for Sept 21

Wildwood Golf Club announces a Fall Dinner Dance on Saturday September 21 at the Aberdeen Drive clubhouse. Chairmen Mr and Mrs Harold Tewell with assistants Mr and Mrs William E Keller Mr and Mrs Richard Schramm and Mr and Mrs Gene Wilson oversee reservations. Dinner at 7 pm dancing 9 pm to 1 am with the Bob Legg Orchestra.

Wildwood Harold Tewell Wildwood Golf Club Aberdeen Drive William E. Keller Richard Schramm Gene Wilson Bob Legg

Patio Party Honors Miss Wood Before Move to Anderson

A patio party and cookout at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Elam honored Miss Rise Wood, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Wood. Guests included former Middletown High School classmates and Miss Cheryl Jeffries of Dayton. The gathering featured Japanese lanterns, torches, and pink rose centerpieces ahead of Miss Wood and family relocating to Anderson, Indiana on August 26.

Joseph Elam E. Central Avenue Rise Wood Wood Charles Wood Batsey Drive Anderson Ind Jennifer Elam Linda Woodcock Miss Wood Middletown High School Debbie Reed Bill Barker Bob Khanie Pamela Hahn Mike Sample Cheri Booth Rick Polleys Cathy Cruse Jim Jones Vicky Surgenor Steve Pieratt Margot DeHaven Norm Farrar Diana Robinson Don Henderson Cathy Schueller Darcy Dennin Elaine Hackney Chris Worrell Tim Perkins Gary Hounshel Pat Kennedy Joseph Hahn Wayne South Lyle Cook Eddie Mathis Jim Bennett

Local Club Meetings Set For Tomorrow

Coming events note WCTU meets at Faith United Methodist Church at 1 30 p m with officer elections followed by a covered dish dinner Eagles Auxiliary holds meeting at 7 30 p m at Eagles Hall Central Avenue with an officers session at 7 and a business meeting Goodwill Mothers Club plans a Sept 8 picnic at Armco private park Rt 25 after August planning at LeSourds ville Lake guests included Mrs Frank Hart Mrs Otis Wills Miss Velma Bell Mrs Sedrick McGuire and Mrs Ermon Taylor.

Eagles Eagles Hall Central Avenue Goodwill Mothers Club Armco’s LeSourdsville Lake Frank Hart Otis Wills Velma Bell Sedrick McGuire Ermon Taylor

Cotillion Dance Club's Summer Dance at Forest Hills Club

Forty couples attended the Cotillion Dance Club Summer Dance at Forest Hills Country Club. The Friday event featured golfing swimming activities and dinner with music by Ron Pruvis. Chairmen were Mr and Mrs William Rehse and Mr and Mrs Robert Kramer.

Cotillion Forest Hills Country Club Ron Pruvis William Rehse Robert Kramer

Miss Lynn Charles Honoree At Shower

A miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Irene Williams home honors Miss Lynn Charles fiancee of Charles E. Bell. The bride elect, Edward L. Charles of Mary Etta Street, will marry Aug. 24 at Faith United Methodist. Guests include Martha Marts, Sue Slagle, Linda Trimble, and many others.

Miss Lynn Charles Irene Williams Gail Blevins Williams Lynn Charles Charles E. Bell Edward L. Charles Mary Etta Street Mr. Bell Charles R. Bell Roosevelt Avenue Faith United Methodist Church Judy Welker Jonnie Culbreath Martha Thompson Jeanne Barker Ann Hensley Christine Clay Lil Kelhoffer Loretta Jackson Helen Alstaetter Bonnie Charles Debbie Carr Shirley Cast Peggy Shearer Linda Zickgraf Velma Bell Ruth Giffen Carolyn Ford Judy King Mary Jo Barnes Pat Mendenhall Sue Clendenin Louise Walton Mildred Thomas Evelyn Moorhead Dorothy Bolin Jean Schinner Janet Reider

Travel Notes From Virginia to Alaska Tour Highlights

Mrs Bess Sucker of Girards Virginia and her niece toured the British Isles Northern Ireland and Paris with six days in London and a Lake District visit. Mr and Mrs Roland Heller of Santa Fe Road completed a five week vacation including Alaska cruise aboard Princess Patricia from Vancouver to Skagway and a coastal motor trip through Washington Oregon California Utah and Nevada. Mrs Leona Blanton of S Broad Street and Mrs Edna Smith of Nelbar Street returned from a South vacation including Central Baptist Association Convention in Jasper Va a stop at Jenny Wiley State Park and visits in Salyersville Ky. They attended the wedding of Mrs Smiths nephew Terry Marshall in Gayson Ky.

Bess Sucker Girards Big Stone Gap Virginia Avenue Leon Coon Camden British Isles Northern Ireland Paris France London Lake District England Glasgow Scotland Leona Blanton S Broad Street Edna Smith Nelbar Street Central Baptist Association Convention Jasper Central Baptist Children’s Home Jenny Wiley State Park Prestonsburg Salyersville

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