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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1961
Page
10
A newspaper reflection on the New Year as a time of renewed hope for world peace understanding and unity. It notes the ongoing cycle of history the promise of fresh crises and headlines in 1962 and the symbolic fresh start a new calendar and resolutions bring.
A firm belief in peace for all inspires simple resolutions to adopt in 1962 such as rising with the alarm, going the second mile, balancing budgets, and improving habits. The piece urges thrift, honesty, and daily courtesy, advising parents to teach children to say thank you and acknowledge gifts to foster thoughtfulness and warmth.
A essay on writing sincere thank-you notes, guiding how to phrase appreciation for gifts. It recounts a family scene where a thoughtful child collects 40 names for Christmas cards and the moral favors choosing ornate designs, suggesting politeness shapes future kindness.
A well groomed young matron at a Christmas party misused hair spray and sprayed suntan oil, leaving her hair resembling boiled oil. A friendly hairdresser helped restore her look the next morning.
Mr and Mrs William M Mitchell of Wilmington announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Ann to John A Halderman son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Halderman of Ellen Drive The bride elect is a Wilmington High School graduate and a student at the Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing Dayton Mr Halderman an alumnus of Middletown High School attends Wilmington College affiliated with Gamma Phi Gamma No wedding date has been set
A Spanish inspired seafood rice dish with chicken ham olives and saffron for six, followed by a Russian style beef Stroganoff using flank steak mushrooms olives and sour cream served over rice. The article adds cooking steps temperatures and times for both recipes.
Patricia Converse of Leetonia married William Settlemyre son of Mrs. John Settlemyre near Lebanon in a double ring ceremony at East Fairfield Methodist Church. Rev. Mark George officiated. The bride, given by her father, wore a bridal gown with bridesmaids Jean Converse Beth Morrison Nancy Settlemyre Linda Converse. Best man Stanley Purdy ushers Phillip and James Converse. Reception followed in the church social room. Patricia, OSU graduate and County Home Economics Agent, and William, OSU graduate and manager of Settlemyre Seed Farms near Lebanon, plan to live on a farm near Oregonia.
Cece Runyan extends greetings to friends and customers for 1962. RUNYAN OIL COMPANY hopes happiness and success for the year to come as its gift to you.
Forest Hills Country Club held a semiformal New Year dance at the Manchester Motor Inn, with the Bob Legg orchestra providing music from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am. Members and guests attended, arrangements were by the Fay Weatherby Ward and Benseler groups, and reservations were made by a long list of couples led by Robert Kra mer and William Bartlett. Evening attendees included Don Taylor, Marilyn Van Cleve, Terry Webster, and Janice Roof.
The First Presbyterian Church in Moorestown New Jersey hosted the 6 p.m. double ring ceremony uniting Miss Mary Elizabeth Ewer and Stephen Drew Smith. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Trull Ewer. the groom is son of Dr and Mrs Kenneth M Smith. Distinctive blue velvet gowns and peacock blue dresses highlighted the bridal party. The couple will reside in New Orleans Louisiana where the groom pursues embryology studies at Tulane University.
Alfred Sheinwold advises careful encouragement at the bridge table. Aiming to frustrate the foe, he describes a defensive line where praising the opponent risks him gaining initiative and potential tricks through a spade and diamond sequence.
A practical gift guide suggests a folded high chair and a rolling feeding table for babies. Both items feature wipeable surfaces, easy cleaning with hot soap and water, and compact storage when not in use.
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