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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1968

Page

6

Local Sorority Initiates Seven at Miami University Middletown

Beta Sigma Tau at the Middletown Campus of Miami University held its second formal pledge activation in the Community Room of the First National Bank University Branch. New initiates include Charlotte Thle Linda Routzahn Penny Scales Roslyn Smith Debby Smyth Todd Read Lucy Squier and Linda Thornton. Ceremonies were led by officers Elizabeth Zornes Sharron Thomas and Sue Clendenin with new pins awarded and a dinner hosted by second year members.

Beta Sigma Tau Middletown Miami University First National Bank University Charlotte Thle Charles Thle Decker Road Franklin Linda Routzahn James Routzahn Miamisburg Penny Scales Eldren Scales Pearl Street Roslyn Smith Ruth Smith Dayton Debby Smyth James Smyth Todd Read Lucy Squier John Squier Carlisle Linda Thornton Charles Thornton Cincinnati Elizabeth Zornes Wayne Avenue Sharron Thomas Mason Sue Clendenin Sutphin Street

Life Like Strings Of Violin-Speaker Reflects Sacrifice Theme

Mrs. Jack Wight likens life to violin strings in a February session of the Women's Department of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She assigns meanings to G Do A E strings and notes sacrifice as what is received or accomplished. A study on The Nature of Sacrifice was led by Mrs. Tom Sander. Valentines were prepared for shut-ins by club members after the meeting.

Jack Wight Women's Department Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Tom Sander R. E. Helsinger Paul Barker Frank Barker

Post-Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Mokry in Franklin

A post-nuptial shower for Mrs Jack G Mokry Jr former Kathy Scanlan of New Orleans was hosted by Mrs Arthur Hauselman and her daughter at their Sierra Road home. The Mokrys wed Jan 26 at the groom’s parents home on Dixie Highway with Rev Clifford D Stearns officiating. Guests included Mrs Everett Carson Germantown Mrs J Eugene Brown Dayton and many Mokry family members.

Jack G. Mokry Jr Kathy Scanlan New Orleans Arthur Hauselman Robert Nickell Sierra Road Mokrys Clifford D. Stearns Jack G. Mokry Dixie Highway Franklin Mokry Edward Scanlan U.S. Navy S. Dixie Highway Everett Carson German

Bridal Showers Continue for Miss Betty Hall

Mrs August Schmidt Mrs John Schmidt and Mrs R W Redden hosted a miscellaneous shower at Redden home on Boylston Street for Miss Betty Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hall of Hill Avenue Miss Hall is engaged to Walter Henson son of Mr and Mrs Lester Henson of Cincinnati The couple plan to wed February 24 at 7 30 p m at the First Church of God with a guest list including Mrs Don Hall Mrs Lester Henson and others.

August Schmidt John Schmidt R. W Redden Boylston Street Betty Hall Miss Hall Clarence Hall Hill Avenue Walter Henson Lester Henson Cincinnati Don Hall Everett Meeks Ruth Blevins Joe Meadows Carlton Pressler Don Miller Charles Maurice Herschell Caudill Paul Draxler C. C. Griffis Viola Stokley Carl Little Henson First Church of God

Churches program ‘Climbing Up the Mountain’ at Union Chapel

In the February meeting of the women of the Union Chapel EUB Church on Keister Road Mrs Irvin Degroat and Mrs Verle Lightle presented a program titled Climbing Up the Mountain The guest was Mrs Earl Saddler secretary of the Ohio Miami Conference of the Woman s Society of World Service from Greenville Hostesses were Mrs Asa Abney and Mrs Fred Cox

Irvin Degroat Verle Lightle Union Chapel Eub Church Keister Road Ohio Miami Woman's Society of World Service Earl Saddler Greenville Asa Abney Fred Cox

March 9 Bride Honored For Upcoming Wedding

Miss Marilyn Wallace bride elect of Jim Bonder was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Willis LeForce and Mrs. M. H. Hawkins at the LeForce home on Sherman Avenue. Attendees included Mrs. Etta Wallace, Mrs. Doris Heflin, Mrs. Harry Waldner, Mrs. L. D. Ponder, Mrs. Joan Woot, and several others. The note also mentions the forthcoming marriage on March 9 at Yankee Road.

Marilyn Wallace Jim Bonder Willis LeForce M. H. Hawkins LeForce Sherman Avenue Etta Wallace Doris Heflin Harry Waldner L. D. Ponder Joan Woot Donn Kramer Archie Settles John Wallace Gail Hawkins Debra LeForce Wallace Tytus Avenue Ponder Beverly Lane Yankee Road Church of God

Beatrice Brewer Bride-Elect Shower Honors Ahead of Feb 16

Beatrice Brewer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Merida Brewer of Curtis Street, will marry Robert Pemble on February 16 at the Grand Avenue Church of God. A bride-elect shower in the church Youth Center honored her, with Mrs Chester Wilson and Mrs Roy Banks hosting and many friends attending. Pemble resides at 413 Clark Street.

Beatrice Brewer Robert Pemble Grand Avenue Church Robert Curtis William Sorrell Kelly Sorrell Donald Robinson Earl Salmon William Callahan Darrell Wallace Fred Lockard William Weinman C. W. Buchanan James Haddix C. E. Roberts Robert Mehl Miss Brewer Merida Brewer Curtis Street Mr. Pemble Clark St

Yard Not Municipal in London Police Authority

London police based at Scotland Yard operate under the Home Office not city authorities, reflecting national government control over police power rather than municipal jurisdiction.

London Scotland Yard Home Office

Beta Gamma Desserts for Doty House Fundraiser

Beta Gamma chapter of Delta Theta Tau sorority hosts a smorgasbord dessert-card party on Wednesday February 21 at 7 30 p m at the Women's Center 117 N Broad St Proceeds benefit Doty House which has received over 3000 since 1959 Audrey Jewell on the Doty House board helps keep members informed Tickets available from general chairwoman Mrs Robert Lentz 507 Lylburn Rd Additional helpers manage bridge tallies mats prizes and place settings.

Beta Gamma Delta Theta Tau Sorority Doty House Curtis Street Center Audrey Jewell Women's Center N. Broad St Robert Lentz Lylburn Road B. K. Feinthel John Brooks Gordon Nein Fred Stork James Clark

Miss Grubbs Feted At Bridal Shower

The final bridal shower for Miss Nancy Grubbs bride elect of Douglas Moore was hosted by Mrs. Donald Malcom at her Grand Avenue home. Attendees from Middletown and Cincinnati attended dessert and miscellaneous gifts as the couple prepares for the July wedding at First Methodist Church.

Nancy Grubbs Douglas Moore Donald Malcom Grand Avenue William Wilson Chester Hall Jack Hall Russell Nicols Richard Getter Gary Getter Theodore Benseler Martin Coffey James Reiddle DeWitt Boyd James Mack Theodore Vradelis J. E. Anderson Joseph Peil James Moorehead Robert Marts James Banker J. Richard Grubbs Max Moore John Hasselbach Sr Majee Grubbs Middletown Dave Thompson Cincinnati Miss Grubbs J. Richard

Bridge club session draws 22 players at Armco office

Twenty two participants played Howell movement at the Armco Duplicate Bridge Club in the company cafeteria. Walter Jackson and Dave Clendenin led with 472 points, followed by two second place pairs tied at 44 points, Roger Gardner and Tom Molnar in fourth with 42. The next club gathering is a master point game on Feb 24.

Armco Howell Walter Jackson Dave Clendenin M. L. Johnston Vernon Jones C. M. Woodruff Howard Wikoff Roger Gardner Tom Molnar

Bride Elect Feted With Bridal Shower

The bride elect was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Michael Bake. Guests included Miss Tina DeLorenzo Miss Joyce Clay Miss Fay Dale Miss Sherry Erisman Miss Minta Gibbons Miss Linda Daudt Mrs. Richard Chasteen and Mrs. John Daudt.

Michael Bake Tina DeLorenzo Joyce Clay Fay Dale Sherry Erisman Minta Gibbons Linda Daudt Linda Blevins Richard Chasteen John Daudt

Alumnae Honor Members at Chi Omega Luncheon

Chi Omega Alumnae of Middletown honored two members with carnations for outstanding contributions and loyalty. Founders Day plans were set for April 4 at Mrs. Gerald Miller’s home with a flower making session and yearbook exchange. A May 4 luncheon was discussed, and pledges Nan cy Lamb and Sheri Combs noted along with Sigma Alpha rituals at Miami University. New member Mrs. Robert Bowman welcomed.

Chi Omega Monroe Congress Inn L. J. Dwiggins Paul Galeese Josephine Armstrong Middletown Gerald Miller Jackson Lane Joseph Baker Dwiggins al Decatur Galeese A. R. Maupin Louise Schaeffer Manchester Motor Inn

Goodwill Mothers Club marks 29th anniversary celebration

Members met Friday at Christie Avenue home of Mrs. Turner R. Powers noting three charter members present. Mrs. Reese Johnson elected secretary and will be assisted by Mrs. Fletcher. readings were given by several members. March meeting planned at Mrs. Ginter’s home in Trenton.

Goodwill Mothers Club Turner R. Powers Christel Avenue George S. Fletcher John Derrough Charles R. Bell Bell Reese Johnson Paul Kirchner Johnson Fletcher Mrs. Fletcher LaRue Ginter Mrs. Johnson Ginter Mrs. Ginter Trenton

Dinner Fetes Mrs Radabaugh on 80th Birthday

A buffet dinner Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Radabaugh in Oakwood celebrated Mrs. Clara Radabaugh's 80th birthday. Guests included Kent and Debra Radabaugh, G C Fugett family, James McVay, Charles DeMaris, Harold Radabaugh and many others. Born in Kansas, she grew up in Ohio and has seven children, 11 grandchildren, and one great grandson.

Clara Radabaugh Stratford Drive Robert Radabaugh Hillview Avenue Oakwood Radabaugh Kent Debra Radabaugh G. C. Fugett Kristie Elmhurst Illinois James McVay Royal Oak Mich Charles DeMaris Morehead Bonnie Trent Tim Susan de Maris Harold Radabaugh Rick Janis Paul Terry Cole Michael Dorothy Gladys Radabaugh V. J. Moon Kansas Ohio

Mixers Hold Valentine Dance for 138 Members at Manchester

The Merry Married Mixers hosted a Valentine dinner dance at the Manchester Motor Inn drawing 69 couples. Event planners included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barker and others, with many member couples and guests listed among attendees.

Manchester Motor Inn Edward Barker Robert Davidson Clark Deem Lou Williams

Bridal Shower for Miss Carole Marshall

Mrs. John S. Sitter hosted a tea and shower honoring Miss Carole Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Marshall of Kensington Street. The event, a lead up to her Saturday 10:30 a.m. Holy Trinity Church wedding to Michael William Dorsey, drew many Middletown guests and featured a centerpiece of pink snapdragons and white daisies.

John S. Sitter Carole Marshall Marcus Marshall Kensington Street Miss Marshall Michael William Dorsey Kenneth F. Dorsey 14Th Avenue Holy Trinity Church Sitter Highland Street Kenneth Dorsey David T. Regan Justin Holweger Terry Sebald Sand, Gillespie James Dineen Richard Lee Betty Fay Jacqueline Fay Janice Wearly Pam Marshall Jesse McBrayer Beryl Orr Irene Dineen J. A. Bishop Janet Robinson Middletown Dennis Krause Dayton Richard Donahoe W. J. Dorsey Margaret Dorsey Urbana Linda Catching Sandi Gordon Suzi Demus Linda Flucke Oxford Regan Marshall

Bridal Shower for Miss Barbara Fry in Springboro

Miss Barbara Fry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fry, was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Sheila Thomas at her Springboro home. The event precedes Fry’s February 24 wedding to Charles Curtner Jr. Gifts came from a list of relatives and friends including Mrs. Norman Ravas, Mrs. Burton Alexander, Mrs. Joe Helton, Mrs. Don Duffey, Mrs. Allan Fry, and others. Charles Curtner Sr. and family also attend.

Sheila Thomas Springboro Barbara Fry Charles Curtner Jr Alan Fry Norman Ravas Burton Alexander Joe Helton Don Duffey Allan Fry Charles Curtner Sr Lester Hirschback Dudley Fry Elaine Wilson Judy Carter Parlee Douglas Rosemary Curtner Curtner

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