Maria Whitson Hears Toward 70 With Evolving Trailblazing Career
Talladega Alabama. Maria Whitson, who began seeking leadership in 1910, becomes city council president after outpoling 29 rivals. The Auburn engineer first earned a degree in math and physical science, taught, led technical education, joined WAVES, and served in a bacteriological warfare installation. Now 70, she continues forging ahead with a practical view of women's roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ingle
Associated Press
Talladega
Ala
Maria Whitson
Miss Whitson
Auburn
Randolph-Macon Women’s College
Lynchburg
WAVES
Alabama
What's New On The Home Front in Domestic News Tones
The piece playfully assesses how to relay daily happenings to a husband, noting that most news is best kept light. It contrasts Good versus Bad items and humorously advises avoiding sensational details, with a running jab at domestic mishaps and late evening revelations.
Nuptials Unite Alma Stamper and Dan Buchanan
Feb 9 wedding at the Shrout home unites Alma Stamper daughter of Raney Gibson with Dan Buchanan son of Perry Buchanan. Rev. W N Hidelbaugh officiates as Troy Buchanan and Miss Vernia Shrout attend. The bride, in blue lace, is a nurse's aide. groom is self employed. They plan to live on Young Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Stamper
Dan Buchanan
Perry Buchanan
Young St
Joe Shrout
Lowell St
W. N. Hidelbaugh
Raney Gibson
Young Street
Troy Buchanan
Vernia Shrout
Buchanan
AAUW Donates Funds To Middletown Vocational Program
The American Association of University Women gives $50 to the Middletown City School District to establish a fund aiding needy vocational education students with fees and supplies. Richard Lail received the check at AAUW’s meeting. the group aims to expand vo ed offerings to 18 courses and 36 classes by September 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown City
American Association of University Women
AAUW
Richard Lail
Joseph E. Newlin
Lail
Middletown
Women’s Center
Glennis Sexton
Richard Hooper
Lemon-Monroe High
Wilma Wood
Middletown High School
Worship Series Luncheon Set During Lent
Downtown Middletown workers are invited to a Wednesday Lent worship series at First United Methodist Church titled Behold the Lamb of God. Each session in the chapel features fine arts elements about Jesus Christ and ends with a light luncheon in Fellowship Hall, concluding by 1 p.m. to fit work hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
First United Methodist Church
Jesus Christ
Fellowship Hall
Women Give Party At Longview State Hospital
A Valentine party for 350 patients at Longview State Hospital was hosted yesterday by the Women of the Moose. The annual event was chaired by Gladys Rawlins with Wanda Gehron Dixie Harrison Phyllis Lovejoy Mildred Lehman Flossie McClean Donna Fergerson Ann Creech Opal Stafford Marie Stafford Juanita Cochran Mary Wootan Hilda Cox Helen Wirick Lou Phillips Betty Easter and Anthony Stafford assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview State Hospital
Women of the Moose
Order
Gladys Rawlins
Wanda Gehron
Dixie Harrison
Phyllis Lovejoy
Mildred Lehman
Flossie McClean
Donna Fergerson
Ann Creech
Opal Stafford
Marie Stafford
Juanita Cochran
Mary Wootan
Hilda Cox
Helen Wirick
Lou Phillips
Betty Easter
Anthony Stafford
Vital Statistics and Hospital Dismissals Notes
Mrs. Bernard Barrett at 314 Crawford St. welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harville at 405 Bridge St. Franklin had a girl today. Several residents are listed as hospital dismissals or patients including Hunter Hall of German town James Kenner Eight Ave Mrs. Ezel Witt Flemming Road Mrs. Robert N. Pembles Columbia Ave Mrs. Claudia J. Hill Kunz Ave Mrs. Kermit Brown Franklin Mrs. Harvey Kurth Columbus Mrs. James Reed Oxford State Road Mrs. Harry Johnson Paullin Drive Miss Mildred H. Long Franklin Charles Brandenburg Grand Ave Mrs. Minnie Maloney Seneca St Middletown Hospital patient number 424-1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Barrett
Crawford St
Harry Harville
Bridge St
Franklin
Hunter Hall
Germantown
James Kenner
Eight Ave
Ezel Witt
Flemming Road
Robert N. Pembles
Columbia Ave
Claudia J. Hill
Kunz Ave
Kermit Brown
Harvey Kurth
Columbus
James Reed
Oxford State Road
Harry Johnson
Paullin Drive
Mildred H. Long
Charles Brandenburg
Grand Ave
Minnie Maloney
Seneca St
Middletown Hospital
Howerton Hospitalized for Tests and Absence of Chief
Middletown Hospital admitted Howerton chief James R. Howerton for examination and tests last night. He named Capt. James R. Miller as acting chief during his absence in an order dated today. Secretary Helen Keating said Howerton has not felt well for about a week after attending a Fraternal Order of Police meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Howerton
Middletown Hospital
James R.miller
Helen Keating
Howerton
Order of Police
Mrs Helen Overturf to discuss nutrition at club meeting
Mrs Helen Overturf presents a nutrition paper at the Guided Study Club meeting in the Public Library Community Room from 9 30 to 11 30 a m on Thursday.
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Helen Overturf
Linkletter to Speak in Columbus for Principals Conference
Television and radio entertainer Art Linkletter will address the Professional Conference of the Ohio Department of Elementary School Principals in Columbus on Thursday.
Magazine Salutes Gerri Hart
Gerri Hart, women's director for WPFB, named personality of the month in TV Picture Life April issue. A New York representative will join her 10 a.m. radio show tomorrow to present a sterling silver loving cup. The feature notes her Butler County Heart Association work and clothing drive for Indian children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerri Hart
WPFB
TV Picture Life
New York
Gerri
Butler County Heart Association
Thirty six players at Temple Beth Sholom in bridge
In Mid dletown Duplicate Bridge Club North-south play posted a 94 percent average. Winners were Mrs. Russell Annessy and Mrs. Stanley Weinstein with 114 points, Mrs. Glenn Selby and William Kash 111, and Mrs. Douglas Clifton and Mrs. Herschel Greenham 104. East-west average was 848. first place went to Mrs. Dan MacLean and Paul Smith with 98 points. Runners-up were Mrs. Frank Coldiron and Glenn Selby 92 and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Colson 90. Thirty six players participated in the session at Temple Beth Sholom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Russell Annessy
Stanley Weinstein
Glenn Selby
William Kash
Douglas Clifton
Herschel Greenham
Dan MacLean
Paul Smith
Frank Coldiron
Cliff Colson
Shiderly-Greene Vows Solemnized in Wichita Falls
Miss Sandra Lee Shiderly married Lt. Kenneth Lee Greene at the Shiderly home in Wichita Falls Texas with Rev. Elwood S. Poore officiating. The bride wore pale blue crepe. pink sweetheart roses. reception followed and the couple will reside in Wichita Falls. The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Sheppard Air Force Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Lee Shiderly
Kenneth Lee Greene
Jack B. Greene
Jefferson Road
Daniel C. Shiderly
Wichita Falls
Tex
Elwood S. Poore
Beverly Drive United Methodist Church
Catherine Shiderly
Steven Greene
Middletown
Lemon-Monroe High School
Air Force Academy
Boulder
Colo
Sheppard Air Force Base
Louisiana
Vietnam
Couple Plans March 18 Wedding in Local Ceremony
Engagement announced for Gretchen Arlene Carter daughter of Herbert and Mrs Carter of Harlan Street to William Michael Carter son of William J Carter and Mrs Carter of Bechtel Drive. The bride elect a Middletown High School graduate employed at Knapp's Restaurant. The groom is a Franklin High School alumnus who attended Miami University Middletown campus and works at Midco Supply Co. The couple will wed March 18 at the First Christian Church with a 7 30 p m reception following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretchen Arlene Carter
Herbert Carter
Harlan Street
William Michael Carter
William J. Carter
Bechtel Drive
Franklin
Middletown High School
First Christian Church
War Mothers To Mark Anniversary At Middletown Event
Middletown War Mothers observe their chapter anniversary with a noon covered-dish dinner in Kessler Auditorium at the Legion Home. Notable out-of-town guests include state president Mrs. Bruce MacPherson of Dayton and leaders from Chillicothe Cincinnati and Dayton VA Hospital communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Kessler
Legion Home
Bruce MacPherson
Dayton
Hazel Gire
Clara Hall
Chillicothe
Gertrude Kroeger
Nan Falherty
Cincinnati
Donald Roberts
A. H. Wagner
Dayton VA Hospital
Curtis Jones
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Germany
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Trenton Middletown
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