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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1963
Page
14
An essay contrasts past parental discipline with modern norms as children swim at safer supervised sites. It recalls earlier dangers of rough river and dam swims, and notes the shift from corporal punishment to organized lessons and lifeguarded facilities.
In a nostalgic reminiscence, mothers recall summers when boys Fred and Aldie sneak off to a local swimming hole after a ball game. The hot humidity and charms of the hole loom large as mothers fret over dangers and the boys’ risky, age old summer exuberance.
A vivid reminiscence describes a hidden compact pool where boys learned self sufficiency and camaraderie amid dangers. The water was clear and cold, turning muddy after jumps, with drownings noted yet no lasting illness, and green apples as the only aftereffects.
The narrator recalls swimmable cow pastures and wild creek days gone with suburbs. He contrasts carefree past summers with modern restrictions, noting oldsters telling of boys splashing and roughhousing. Grandma balks at the memories, while grandpa sparks a nostalgic, if cheeky, reminiscence.
Sandra Ellen Rathbun and Dr. Mitchell Jay Rosenholtz wed in a 7 p m ceremony at the Rathbun home Grand Avenue officiated by Judge J T Lamb. The couple plans to live in Baltimore after a honeymoon trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Miss Georg Anna Schoultis daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Schoultis and Mike Popp son of Mr and Mrs David Popp were married in a Sunday ceremony at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 3 30 p m The Rev Paul Bergdall officiated The bride wore silk brocade with lace cap veil and daisies The reception was in the church fellowship hall The couple will live on Hamilton Trenton Road in Trenton Both attended Miami University He is a Middletown High School teacher and Kappa Phi Kappa member She is employed by Gillen Crow Pharmacies.
The marriage of Miss Gloria Jean Neu to Harvey E. Sutton occurred yesterday at Seven Dolors Church Monroe. The double ring ceremony featured nuptial music and a bouquet of white rosebuds with pink carnations. Both are bank tellers and Monroe High School alumni.
Miss Shirley Kaye Sandusky and Ronald R. Decker wed at 7:30 p.m. in the First Christian Church with Rev. Edwin Bobbitt officiating. A reception followed as summer flowers and candelabra adorned the altar. The bride wore Chantilly lace and silk organza with a long train and illusion veil. Attendants wore reembroidered lace gowns in pastel colors. best man was Gary Lesniewicz. The couple plans to live at 3495 Carole Ann Lane after a honeymoon in Wisconsin Dells.
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