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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1961
Page
10
The column reflects on two recent topics the presidential inauguration and a call for more local shopping versus out of town options. Letters to the editor are discussed noting anonymous submissions lack value whereas one signed letter earns cautious support and hints at ongoing merchant and chamber conflict.
Readers are urged to send ideas to the Chamber of Commerce which has invited public input. The piece defends protecting sources, cites a creed from a store wall about customer importance, and notes enforced ordinances against nuisances such as bird droppings linked to health risks seen in Milan Michigan.
In the letter discussion readers spar over Nixon versus Kennedy with some opposing claims that press commentary pressures readers to align with Kennedy. One signer asserts the right to think freely and criticizes press exhortations while others vow to preserve liberty through expression and a calmer future after a rough inauguration.
Miss Saundra Montgomery daughter of Mr and Mrs George C Montgomery of Hamilton Trenton Road Trenton and Raymond W Kelly Jr son of Mr and Mrs Raymond W Kelly Sr of Shafer Street were united in a nuptial high mass at Holy Trinity Church at 10 30 a m The couple pledged marriage before an altar with white spring flowers The bride wore a white skinner satin ballerina gown with pearl trimmed bodice Three quarter sleeves and a key hole neckline Her veil was illusion with a lace headband and she carried a cascade bouquet of white butterfly roses The maid of honor Miss Pauline Kipng wore aqua velveteen and carried jonquils and mimosa The best man Lawrence Mulligan and ushers Thomas Kinder and William Un attended The couple's reception followed at the Driftwood Banquet room The bride a Fenwick High School graduate works for Miller Insurance Agency The groom also a Fenwick graduate attends the University of Dayton.
Miss Gwendolyn Eckhart daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Eckhart Springboro and Pile Frank Bishop son of Mr and Mrs Lee Bishop Cincinnati were married in a double ring ceremony February 4 at West Carrollton Methodist Church Rev Denver Noggie officiated Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a navy wool dress with white carnation corsage A reception for 60 followed at the bride’s home Mrs Bishop works at Liberal Markets Dayton Her husband serves with the U S Army and is stationed at Camp Irwin California
A listing of meetings and circle gatherings for Tuesday through Friday across Miami Valley Council 30 Daughters of America Sorosis Club First EUB Church Catholic Ladies of Columbia and numerous church circles at First Christian First Baptist Methodist and related groups. Activities include Circle meetings, executive boards, dinners, and workdays scheduled at various venues and times.
Miss Ruth Margaret Meeks and Charles E Jennings wed at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Paramount California. The bride, daughter of E S Meeks, wore a white brocade dress and orchid corsage. Best man was Boyd Ferris. reception at Harold Bruce home. Bride attended Lem on Monroe High and North American Aviation. Groom, Lincoln High and LA City College alumnus, works at North American Aviation.
An AAUW meeting will host the play Help Wanted directed by Mrs. Charles Ewal, with cast including Mrs. Trueblood and Douglas Faulkner. A postplay discussion led by Mrs. Howard Cromwell will follow, and a silent auction raises funds for the AAUW national building fund. Proceeds will support the organization.
Mr and Mrs Loren B Johns son of Washington Court House announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Margaret Anne to John Douglas James son of Mr and Mrs Vail James of Lebanon The bride elect a Wayne High School graduate attended Wilmington College employed by Ohio Bell Telephone Co The groom a Lebanon High School graduate junior at Wilmington College affiliated with Gamma Phi Gamma They will exchange vows February 17 in an open church ceremony at Good Hope Methodist Church
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