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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1959
Page
14
A homage to Jim Bishop as a master of easy reading silhouettes a pastiche of a reader’s note about the columnist. The piece playfully recounts language quirks cater cornered and canty terms and reflects on gossip, meals, and a favorite newspaper voice.
The article extols wallpaper as a versatile decor investment with new finishes that resist soil and damage. It highlights DIY hanging, factory trimmed papers, and dry paste options, noting two of three people now hang their own wallpaper and the satisfying mood change from updated wall patterns.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Syroney of Cleveland announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Marie to William G Potter son of Mr and Mrs James W Potter of Union Road Middletown Rt 3 The engagement was solemnized by Rev A C Hoying at Sacred Heart Chapel Cincinnati on April 3 Barbara Marie Syroney will graduate today from Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Cincinnati Mr Potter a Hamilton Catholic High School and University of Dayton graduate is employed by R L Polk and Co in Detroit The wedding is set for November 28 at St Agnes Church Cleveland
A guide from The American Home Lighting Institute explains how proper dining room lighting shapes mood and meal taste. It recommends a basic setup with dimmer switches and flexible fixtures, including ceiling tracks, to adapt for formal dinners or informal tasks.
The guidance outlines ceiling fixture sizes for rooms under 125 square feet and 9 by 12 feet, recommending 12-15 inch ceiling fixtures or a 6-foot wall strip. For average dining rooms, a 15-17 inch ceiling light is advised, with a shielded fluorescent strip as an alternative. Large dining rooms over 225 square feet require 16-20 feet of wall lighting.
Mr and Mrs William H Boast announce the engagement of their daughter Betsy to Charles Stillwell son of Mr and Mrs Almeron W Stillwell of Price Hill Cincinnati The bride to be is a Middletown High School graduate who studied at Miller Draghn Business College and works in the offices of Checker Stores Cincinnati The groom is a Western Hill High School graduate employed by Red Arrow Express Co Cincinnati The couple plan marriage in October
A double ring wedding was held Saturday at 2 30 p m in Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Miss Donna Jeanne Phillabaum and Donald John Good wed in a simple ceremony with immediate family present. The couple will reside with the bride's parents after a honeymoon trip to Canada. Both graduates of Middletown High School. she works for Howe Motor Company and he for Armco Steel Corp.
Fold tablecloths and napkins in different directions to minimize wear along any single fold line. Rotate folding approaches over time to distribute stress and extend fabric life.
A fluorescent wall channel and paintable faceboard provide a simple lighting upgrade. The system plugs into a convenient outlet and a switch controls the light, as dining rooms regain prominence in home layouts.
Miss Phyllis Ann McDermitt and Kenneth Charles Crawford wed at Kemp Methodist Church Tipton Indiana in a 3:30 p.m. ceremony The Rev James M Ratcliff officiated. Attendants included Kay McComb and bridesmaids Garth Conley Miss Shirley Crawford. Reception followed in The Fellowship Hall. The couple will reside at 2016 Tytus Ave.
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