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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1968
Page
7
AP fashion writer notes Oleg Cassini defends affordable chic for slim young women in American Designer series. He showcases rockin looks with tank dresses, navy middy outfits, plaid midi skirts and bright boots while other designers emphasize pricey gowns and sparkling chiffons for high society.
In Rome a cold winter drives fashion toward spring silhouettes as thirty couture houses present looks for the season. Designers embrace a fitted, shapely line with marked waists and knee-baring hemlines, while skirts flutter in provocative flares despite flu-hit studios.
A warning about hiring unfamiliar house-to-house termite inspectors urges homeowners to verify operators before trusting them with valuable properties. The message stresses caution and due diligence to avoid scams or poor service.
Local hardware ad shows names Lewis J. Aig Maar and Dohn Hardware with phone numbers 422 8384 and GA 3 468. The fragment suggests a small business listing or classifieds contact point.
Designers Garden Club members attended a workshop at Mrs. Charles Brandenburg home on Hemlock Street, Franklin, viewing and crafting paper flowers from crepe paper tissue gift wrap and magazine. A Styrofoam backdrop project was included and a follow up session is planned for Feb. 8. In the meeting led by Mrs. John Naudin, Mrs. Leroy Wagner was named treasurer and a donation to the Middletown Art Center was approved.
The Goodwill Mothers Club plans a January 16 folding bandages session at the Cancer Clinic led by group members. Readings by several members, with prizes and secret pal gifts given at the last meeting. Other groups including Middletown Mothers of Twins and Cristonians discuss conventions and decorating topics at local homes and centers.
Marietta Ohio AP Washington County Grand Jury issued a five count indictment involving embezzlement against Florence Carter 44 Beverly wife of a Fort Fry High School teacher. She served as secretary treasurer for the activity fund until last October and was arrested Friday on charges tied to shortages totaling 4887.27 from the fund.
New York AP report shows Stanley Herman unveiling a kneesy skirt length just above the knee dubbed peekaboo by designers. The look targets heavier thighs and debuts at American Designer spring previews amid strong audience reception.
Homemakers Official Board outlines an all circle dance for February 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Mrs David Ballard chairs the event and Mrs Todd Gardner announces a parade float head by Mrs Roman Schwieterman. Membership across 11 circles totals 177 women. next meeting March 14 at 305 Regent Drive.
Bridgnorth AP John Dudley North 75 longtime chairman of Boulton Paul Aircraft Ltd since 1951 died this week. He designed with a French engineer a series of gun turrets used in many World War II aircraft.
Local vital statistics list multiple birth announcements from Franklin and surrounding towns. Entries include Mr and Mrs John R Air reporting a boy at 1501 South Main Street and several other families naming places such as Park Avenue Franklin Kings, Elmo Place, Baltimore Street, and Alice Avenue. Some out of town names appear with a girl born on January 17 at Grandview Hospital Dayton.
Mrs. Arthur Biffwell of Highland Street is discharged from St Patrick Neu. Kenneth Mangus, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mangus of Burton Road, also discharged.
Mrs. Charles Williams was elected president of the Christian Service Society at the Church at Mayfield. Other new officers include Mrs. Lowell Hopkins as vice president, Mrs Dorin Jensen as secretary, and Mrs. Larry Meade as treasurer. Hostesses were Mrs. Loma Reese and Mrs. Kay Myers.
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