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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1968
Page
17
The piece credits Jonas Hanway with introducing the umbrella to London in the 18th century after travels in Persia. It notes the long rise of shelters as a fashion statement and society accessory.
The engagement of Miss Jeannette Lee Day to Timothy Woods Raine is announced by the bride elect’s mother Mrs. Lathroom Day of Baltimore. Raine is a U S Army specialist five stationed at Fort Meade Maryland. The wedding date is set for August 17.
Judith Anne Ryan and Donald Dixon announce their engagement. Judith Anne is a Lemon Monroe High School alumna employed at Barnitz Bank. Donald Dixon is a Middle Town High School graduate employed by Monsanto Research Corp. in Miamisburg. No wedding date is set.
Connie Rae Ristaneo of West Alexandria Road earned the University of Cincinnati Evening College dean's list for autumn quarter 1967 68 as a freshman education major. Joseph Berman of Graydon Drive is on Indiana University's first semester dean's list. he sings with the Singing Hoosiers and serves as residence hall secretary.
Fredrica Hamilton of Baltimore Street earned a place on the academic honor roll for the first Semester 1967 68 marking her third consecutive semester achieving the distinction.
Elaine Bobbitt and Elizabeth Johnson of Middletown are fulfilling student teaching requirements for Transylvania College this quarter. Bobbitt, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Edwin Bobbitt, teaches elementary education at Yates Elementary. Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Johnson, teaches history and political science at Southern Junior High School.
Kristiana Kraft daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Kraft of Fisher Avenue pledged Sigma Kappa Sorority. She is a sophomore at Indiana University majoring in merchandising and retailing.
Carol Heckard of 3100 Shadow Hill Road served on the committee planning the annual Purdue University Air Force Ball. The formal dance held last weekend commemorated the 21st birthday of the Air Force as a separate service.
Elizabeth Hay of 3808 Lewis Sr. has been elected a news editor of the Campus Times, a semi weekly student newspaper at the University of Rochester. A sophomore, she plans English major and previously served as copy editor. Martha Crawford named to dean’s list at Boston University as freshman drama major.
Mr and Mrs Oliver Adams announce the engagement of their daughter Belva to Michael H Meyer son of Mr and Mrs Richard Meyer A late April wedding is planned Belva Adams is a Lemon Monroe High School graduate employed by Elite Ice Cream and Candy Shops Michael Meyer is a Middletown High School graduate and ex serviceman now employed by Osborne Studios
Miss Rosemary Blankenship married Wade Martin Egelston at Pleasant Ridge EUB Church with Rev. Frank Robinson officiating. The bride wore an ivory lace and satin gown and carried white and pink carnations, with her sister Katherine in pink detailing as a bridesmaid. The couple, Middletown High graduates, plan to reside at 1102% Elwood Street after the Kroger employee wedding.
In Apple Valley California Roy Rogers and Dale Evans residents will help plant the first of 1000 apple trees in a Sunday ceremony to start the Apples for Apple Valley project. A spokesman said residents are tired of hearing there are no apple trees in Apple Valley.
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