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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1970

Page

8

Showers Honor Bride-To-Be Miss Christin Steigerwald

Christin Steigerwald, bride-elect of James Phillip Morgan II, was honored Sunday with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Becky Smith and her mother at Monroe First National Bank Community Room. The couple plans to wed Saturday at Faith United Methodist Church.

Christin Steigerwald Becky Smith Webster Smith Monroe First National Bank Steigerwald James Phillip Morgan II Paul Steigerwell Jr James P. Morgan Amity Lane Miss Steigerwald Clarence Steele Dan Willoughby Steele Cincinnati-Dayton Pike Barnitz Bank Donald Dixon Grand Avenue Robert Line Calvin Woodrey Trenton Jennie King Richard Hall Miami University Ewing Taulbee Richard Brandenburg Taulbee

League Boxes Candy For Ward Patients

Two hundred boxes of candy were packaged at a workshop for Longview State Hospital patients. The event at Mrs. Melampy’s Kensington Ave home featured guest Robert Melampy and gifts including gloves scarves toothpaste hair pins jewelry cosmetics soaps and washcloths. Distribution will occur at the ward party Thursday and the Saturday luncheon on Dec. 21 with League members remaining involved.

Longview J. T. Orr Elizabeth State Hospital O’neil William Call Thomas Dunn John Longview Social Service Winkelman Lee Pohlable League John Pendleton William Arkill Robert Melampy Kensington Ave

Monroe Workshop Scheduled for Welcoming Women

A Christmas craft workshop replaces a speaker program at the Monroe Welcome Wagon Club meeting in the Community Room of the Monroe First National Bank. Open to women who moved to Monroe in the past three years. Mrs. B. M. Marlin will teach making Christmas ornaments. materials provided, bring optional trims or jewelry for extra decoration.

Monroe Welcome Wagon Club Monroe First National Bank Monroe B. M. Marlin

Stroke leaves Miss America 1963 Jacqueline Mayer Townsend speechless

Jacqueline Mayer Townsend and wife of John Townsend suffered a stroke leaving her unable to move her right leg and arm. Doctors at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh believed there was a strong chance of full recovery.

Jacqueline Mayer Townsend John Townsend Montefiore Hospital Pittsburgh

Fall Styles Cover Up By Pauline Trigere

New York AP reports designer Pauline Trigere showcases covered up looks for 1971 at the American Designer Showings. She layers jackets capes and nets over dresses and pants, debuts two inch hemlines and uses painted wigs as whimsical hats. Prices range from 239 to 800 dollars.

Pauline Trigere Dee Wedemeyer New York

Sorority Drives Book Drive for Lebanon Prison Library

Sigma Epsilon Chi sorority at Middletown Miami campus sponsors a book drive to stock the Lebanon Correctional Institution library with textbooks paperbacks hardbacks Bibles and children’s books. A deposit box will be in Johnston Hall downstairs lobby with pickups by call extension 280 Monday through Thursday 1 to 5 p.m. The drive opened yesterday and runs through December 11.

Johnston Hall

FOE Auxiliary to Fill Secretary Vacancy at Dec 8 Meeting

The Fraternal Order of Elks Auxiliary 528 will decide how to fill the secretary’s unexpired term at a Dec 8 meeting. The president may appoint or the auxiliary may elect after a vote. Meeting starts 8 p.m. at the Eagles Home on Central Avenue.

Order of Elks Auxiliary Donald Fugett Eagles Home Central Avenue

Couple Exchanges Nuptials in Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Karen Leeds and J Brizendine wed in a Saturday 7 p.m. double ring ceremony at United Methodist Church in Jac The Rev Joseph Miller officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Leeds of Gratis Jacksonburg Road, works in data processing at Square D in Middletown. The groom, son of Mrs Allie Fisher of Meadow Avenue and the late Jack Brizendine, is employed by Square D in Oxford. They will reside in Seven Mile.

Karen Leeds J. Brizendine United Methodist Church Jac Joseph Miller Gordon Leeds Gratis - Jacksonburg Road Allie Fisher Meadow Avenue Jack Brizendine Preble Middletown Square D Co Oxford Seven Mile

Middletown Bridge Clubs Averages 108 In Mitchell Move

The Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club met at Temple Beth Sholom and averaged 108 in the Mitchell movement. First place North-South tied among four players at 123. East-West winners included Robert Nerenberg and E. T. Forsyth with 136. Next meeting set for Monday December 7 at 7 30 p.m. at the temple.

Middletown Charles Groat Temple Beth Sholom

Eastern Star and War Mothers Happenings This Week

Ida Morningstar Chapter 572 meets this evening at 7 30 in the Commercial Building 63 S Main St with Mrs Vernon Davis in charge of refreshments and Mrs Joe Schrock on decorations. Middletown Chapter I American War Mothers meets Thursday at 1 30 pm in the Kessler Auditorium American Legion Home. The Julia T Ath Past Wandlors hold their Christmas party at 6 30 pm at 19 N Broad St tomorrow evening.

Ida Morningstar Order of the Eastern Star S. Main St Vernon Davis Joe Schrock Middletown Kessler Auditorium American Legion Julia T Ath Wandlors N. Broad St Ening

Miss Moren and Hamilton Watkins to wed at United Presbyterian

Pre nuptial festivities honor Miss Donna Moren and her fiancé Hamilton Watkins ahead of their December 12 wedding at the United Presbyterian Church. A series of showers and social gatherings are noted from October through December, hosted by family and friends at homes on Thorn, Central Avenue, Poppy Drive, The Alameda, and other local locations. Miss Moren is listed as daughter of Mrs. Marjorie Moren of 4516.

Miss Moren Hamilton Watkins le United Presbyterian Ifiance Donna Moren John. L. Bauer John L. Bauer Jr Calvin Skinner Central Avenue Martin Miller Robert Walden Robert Smithson Poppy Drive William Bailey Alameda Stanley P. Watkins S. Dixie Oe Franklin Waller B. Hunt Jr Rosedale Drive Marjorie Moren

Chapter Elects Officers for Daughters of Penelope Chapter 100

Election of officers for Chrysa chapter 100, Daughters of Penelope, will be held December 9 during the Christmas party and gift exchange. At last night’s meeting at Mrs. Gust Chifos home on Henry Ave, plans for a bake sale were discussed and orders will be taken by Mrs. Chifos and Mrs. Michael Revelos of 705 Trafalgar Court.

Chrysa Penelope Gust Chifos Henry Ave Chifos Michael Revelos Trafalgar Court

Dianna Slusher Weds Dennis DeHart in Newport Kentucky

Dianna K Slusher becomes Mrs Dennis D DeHart in Newport Kentucky on November 2 at 10 am. She is daughter of Charles and Mrs Slusher of Monroe. Groom’s parents Loy and Mrs DeHart of Monroe attend. Matron of honor and best man were David Beckitt and his wife. The couple honeymoon briefly and will live at 403 Sycamore Drive Trenton.

Dianna K. Slusher Dennis D. DeHart Newport Charles Slusher Tim Trick Drive Monroe Loy DeHart Macready Ave David A. Beckitt Hamilton Lemoh-Monroe High School Middletown Miami University Lemon - Monroe High School National Cash Register Co National Guard Sycamore Drive Trenton

Cub Pack 9 Awards Highlight Monthly Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 9 held its monthly meeting at Amanda School where Scott Colvin was inducted. Raymond Smith Perry Handschuh David Combs Craig Farrish James Salyer Steve Garrison and James Neely Jr. received advancements service pins and other awards. James Neely Sr. was installed as cubmaster and Mrs. Marlene Homsher received a three year pin.

Cub Scout Pack 9 Amanda School Scott Colvin Raymond Smith Perry Handschuh David Combs Craig Farrish James Salyer Steve Garrison James Neely Jr James Neely Sr Marlene Homsher

Holiday Display Slated For Dayton Mall Show

A Christmas show featuring holiday decorations will be on display at the Dayton Mall from Friday December 4 through Sunday December 6 starting at 10 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Federation of Dayton and vicinity.

Dayton Mall Ete Che Fea Federation of Dayton and Vicinity

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LCI Book FOE By the Bridge Trenton Shopping Center Bridge Club Dianna Slusher Mr. DeHart Finsters Naturalizer Lon Laan Central Ave
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