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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1975
Page
8
President Ford with First Lady Betty Ford creates a national commission to observe 1975 as International Women's Year and urges ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Ford notes 33 states have ratified, five short of the requirement, and vows to pursue legal changes.
A FAMA card party proceeds Wednesday January 29 at 7 30 PM in Fenwick High School auditorium. Mrs Edwin Hoffman chairs with co chair Mrs Tom Frebis. Committee heads include Mrs Lawrence Long and others. Donations 1 50 help Fenwick marching band concert band drill team and art and drama departments. Guests bring their own cards. Tickets at door or from Mrs Long.
Forest Hills Country Club hosts a dinner dance on Saturday Feb 15 at the lodge. The event runs 7:30 p.m. dinner then dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with the Buddy Ross and Harold Kollstedt Orchestra. Reservations cost 9 dollars for member couples and 10 dollars for guests, due by Feb 12. Checks go to Mr and Mrs Fred Ziegler 2804 Sherman Ave. Decorations by Mr and Mrs Ray Evers and Mr and Mrs Jack Freeze.
The Middletown Soroptimist Club discussed plans for annual free hearing tests for preschool children to be announced with testing locations and times later. They outlined two fund raisers a rummage sale January 24–25 and a card party April 16 with proceeds to the scholarship fund, and the Citizenship Award was presented.
Little girls mirror adult fashion with flared pants from Aileen Girl in sizes 7 to 14. The flare adapts for varying body types, while bell bottoms fall out. Hooded tops remain popular, and sporty embroidered motifs pair with matching pants for a coordinated look.
January meeting at Mrs. Paul Kiefer’s home featured a house plant care program by Mrs. Albert Berns of The Touch of Green on Yankee Road. Members’ houseplants were shown by Mrs. Kenneth Johnson and Mrs. John Newby to illustrate judging tips, with Mrs. Robert Stegemiller as co host.
Mrs. James Conrad of Jackson Street announced the judges for the 1975 Beta Sigma Phi Sweetheart Ball queen. panel includes Richard Capozzi, H T Derivan, Dr W P Noon, Mrs Alfred Schwing, David Stitt, and Mrs Fred Ziegler. Proceeds go to the Gerri Hart Dental Fund. event Feb 14 at Manchester Motor Inn with Miss Hart as host. A Feb 8 pre-judging party in Village East Party Room is planned. candidates are ESP chapter nominees.
Mrs. Irvin W. Emmons spoke at a Woman's Club session on folklore blending history and legend. She cited regional stories from the East to West, including Sleepy Holland ghosts, Uncle Remus, Hatfields and McCoys, Paul Bunyan, and Davey Crockett, tying them to the Bicentennial theme and songs like America the Beautiful.
Mrs. Sixt names committee chairs for 1975 of the Women of the Reorganized Church. Sunshine chair is Mrs. Victor Thomas. telephone chair Mrs. John Sintz. nursery chair Mrs. Floyd Rockwell. Delegates include Mrs. Dana Freberg and Mrs. Marvin Thomas. Craft Class runs worship centers. Meetings listed include Easter March 20, Mother-Daughter Banquet May 8, Merry Mixers July 31, Ice Cream Social June 21, Officer Election Oct 9, Christmas program Dec 18. district institutes Feb 22 Beavercreek and Apr 26 Middletown. Camp Bountiful Aug 24-26.
Walnuts gain flavor and crispness when toasted. Drop shelled kernels into boiling water for three minutes then drain. Spread on a pan and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring. Cool and use in salads soups or as gifts with butter and sugar or seasoned salt.
Mrs. Bill Uhl and Mrs. Wayne Simpson chair a Jan 18 Good Times dance at Fenwick High School gym from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds support school projects. Co chairs John and Mary DiNardo and Raymond Muzzarelli with a long committee. Tickets seven dollars fifty cents per couple.
Jack Podner and Mrs. Paul Smith took first place at Verity Lodge in Miami University Middle Town Duplicate Bridge Club. Glenn Selby and Mrs. Harris placed second, Kash and Goodman finished third. The event used the Howell movement.
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