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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1963

Page

6

Jacobs-Wells Nuptials Planned for Aug 29

Miss Marianna Jacobs and James Robert Wells set a Aug 29 wedding at First Evangelical United Brethren Church. Attendants include Marilyn Jacobs maid of honor, Susan Parker, Dianne Wells bridesmaids, Ronald Robson best man, ushers David Locke Donald Locke Thomas Jones Stephen Grieser, and brothers Richard Stephen Wells as junior ushers. Rev. Clifford Stearns to officiate followed by reception. Pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs Fenton Chew and Mrs Earl Egelston with attendees from Middletown Cleveland and South Vienna.

Marianna Jacobs James Robert Wells First Evangelical United Brethren Church Murray S. Jacobs Superior Avenue Marilyn Jacobs Susan Parker Chillicothe Miami University Dianne Wells Mr. Wells Robert H. Wells South Vienna Ohio Ronald Robson Cincinnati David Locke Donald Locke Thomas Jones Stephen Grieser Springfield Richard Stephen Wells Wells Miss Jacobs Fenton W. Chew Flemming Road Earl Egelston Stolz Drive Ray Laut Edward N

Mann Home Scene Of Party Feting Visitors

Mr and Mrs Warren Mann entertained guests at their Rosedale Road home for a cocktail buffet in honor of Mr and Mrs George W Gorton of Oakdale Mass. Mrs Gorton and her husband visit from Saturday for a week with her parents in Middletown. Guests included Mr and Mrs W O Robertson and Mr and Mrs W O Robertson Jr. from Kansas City plus attendees from Middletown Dayton and Cincinnati. Floral display featured geraniums white lilies and snapdragons throughout the house.

Warren Mann Rosedale Road George W. Gorton Oakdale Mass W. O. Robertson Jr Kansas City, Mo Robertsons Middletown Dayton Cincinnati Mann Garden

Tea Fetes Visitor Honors Mrs Vint From Aruba

Mrs. Charles Winkelman and Mrs. David W. Peacock hosted a tea for Mrs. Robert Vint of Aruba, West Indies, who is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Norris in Seventh Avenue with her husband and three children. Attending included Mrs. Ronald Ebel, Mrs. James Lang, Mrs. Estella Bennett, Mrs. Mae Kerr, Mrs. Charles Ashcraft, Miss Happye West, Miss Bess Mitchell, Mrs Jane Thompson, Mrs. George Bryan, Mrs. Gladys Jackson, Mrs. Al Hoh and Mrs. Carl Norris.

Charles Winkelman Flemming Road David W. Peacock Robert Vint Aruba West Indies

Miss Harvey Honoree At Party

A personal shower and luncheon honored Miss Saralee Harvey bride elect of Earl Mack. Hostess Mrs. Margery Chapple hosted at Brown's Run Country Club with urns of white flowers on luncheon tables. Read more about the upcoming Sept. 21 wedding at the First Methodist Church.

Saralee Harvey Earl Mack Margery Chapple Brown’s Run Country Club George Harvey Countryside Mack J. W. Mack Grand Avenue Mr. Mack First Methodist Church

Shower Fetes Janice Arnold Bride-Elect

Janice Arnold was honored with a linen shower at the Trenton First National Bank social room hosted by Sue Jacobs and Carol Hart. The event featured lavender and blue décor and prize winners from Trenton and Dayton. Arnold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold, will wed Fred Pierce on September 7 at Meadowlawn Church of God.

Janice Arnold Trenton First National Bank Sue Jacobs Carol Hart Marilyn Graham Linda Kelley Wayne Taylor Linda McFarland Dayton John Arnold Betty Bowling Patti Downing Kay Jacobs Margaret Pfeiffer Arnold Fred Pierce Euclid Pierce Sheffield Street Meadowlawn Church of God

Wetzel Family Reunion Draws 45 Attendees

The Wetzel family reunion was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John L Gilmore on Hetzler Road West Middletown. Forty three relatives and two guests attended an all day event highlighted by a covered dish dinner and swimming party. Ed Wetzel of West Elkton and Mrs William Wetzel of Hetzler Road were noted as first generation attendees. Day ton Canaday and family from St Charles Missouri traveled the farthest for the gathering. Representatives from Wetzel Marxen Himes and Heller branches joined the event.

Wetzel John L. Gilmore Hetzler Road West Middletown Ed Wetzel West Elkton William Wetzel Dayton Canaday Lucy Lisa Chipper Tim St. Charles Marxen Himes Heller

Middletown Garden Clubs Win Honorable Mention at State Show

The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs honored the Middletown Council of Garden Clubs with honorable mention for the Fall Flower Show of 1962 in Class C. Mrs. William Merz presented the award at the Denison University convention in Granville on August 15–16, with Middletown attendees including Mrs. Carl Bauer and co-chairs Mrs. Wendell Dennis and Mrs. James Cast.

Denison University Granville Middletown Council of Garden Clubs William Merz Carl Bauer Marshall Road Middletown Council Middletown Garden Clubs Bauer Wendell Dennis Green Thumb Garden Club James Cast Monroe Garden Club

Towns Represented in Regional Family Reunion

Families from Hillsboro Monroe Toledo Dayton Fairfield West Elkton Seven Mile West Middletown and St Charles gathered for a regional reunion highlighting community ties and shared heritage. Local organizers noted broad turnout and a day of activities for residents from multiple counties.

Hillsboro Monroe Toledo Dayton Fairfield

Group Sponsors Hospital Party For Longview Patients

The Middletown chapter of the American War Mothers provided refreshments for the Longview Hospital Saturday party. Chairwoman Margaret Freeman led a host of volunteers including Marvin Stamper Burley Cottle J O Trent Mamie Fakes Amos Wells Frank Chapman Willa Pendleton and Hazel Hopper. Special guests were Clarence Carberry and Jack Reeder. Longview Social Service League represented by Lee Pohlable William Call Fred Garner Robert Melampy John Pendleton and Elizabeth Johnson O’Neill. Entertaining patients with music were William Jolliff Mary Bernier Jack Newall and James Trimble.

Middletown The American War Mothers Longview Hospital Margaret Freeman Marvin Stamper Burley Cottle J. O. Trent Mamie Fakes Amos Wells Frank Chapman Willa Pendleton Hazel Hopper Clarence Carberry Jack Reeder Longview Social Service League Lee Pohlable William Call Fred Garner Robert Melampy John Pendleton War Mothers Elizabeth Johnson Elizabeth O'Neill William Jolliff Mary Bernier Jack Newall James Trimble

Couple To Mark Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

The Rev and Mrs Charles J Osborne of Wilbraham Road celebrate their fortieth anniversary on Thursday Their children include Mrs Bill Clemons and Charles of Sarasota Fla Gene of Atco Street Faye of Wilbraham Road Mrs Don Mc Gill of West Alexander Road and Mrs J Kenneth Reed of Morgan Street They have 16 grandchildren

Charles J. Osborne Wilbraham Road Bill Clemons Charles Sarasota Fla Gene Atco Street Faye Don McGill West Alexander Road J. Kenneth Reed Morgan Street

Postponed Miami Valley D A Meeting and Amaranth Picnic

The Miami Valley Council 30 Daughters of America meeting moved from Aug 20 to Aug 27 at 8 p.m. at the D of A Hall due to the state session in Columbus. Imperial Court 34 Amaranth holds its annual family picnic on Aug 21 at Camp Hook from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with swimming 4:30–5:30 and dinner at 6:30.

Miami Valley Council Daughters of America Columbus D of A Imperial Court 34 Order of the Amaranth Camp Hook

Henry Greathead Builds First Lifeboat in 1789

Henry Greathead an English shipbuilder is credited with constructing the first lifeboat in 1789 marking a milestone in maritime safety and rescue operations.

Henry Greathead

Civitan Club to Hear Water Refining Speaker

Ronald D. Baker president of Water Refining Co Inc Middle town will address the Civitan Club at tomorrow noon luncheon Manchester Motor Inn Emmitt Perkins is program chairman

Ronald D. Baker Water Refining Co., Inc Middletown Civitan Club Manchester Motor Inn Emmitt Perkins

Nigeria Donates Funds for East Pakistan Cyclone Relief

Nigeria contributed 10000 pounds about 28000 dollars to the relief fund aiding cyclone victims in East Pakistan. The donation was announced by Nigerian officials and supports international aid efforts for the disaster.

Lagos Nigeria East Pakistan

Back to school clothes push at GOUGH LAMB

An appeal to students and moms to gather up back to school outfits and send them to GOUGH LAMB for Sanitone dry cleaning. The ad promises extra thorough cleaning that preserves press and shape, resists spots, and longer wear. Results guaranteed as the new school year approaches.

Gough Lamb Bright Gough Lamb

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