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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1974

Page

8

Welcome Wagon appoints Barbara McFall as Monroe president

Barbara McFall, moved with her family to Monroe last April, becomes 1974 president of the Welcome Wagon Club. She aims to help new residents settle, plans an Easter boutique and May garage sale, and continues programs like bridge, bowling, and arts and crafts while hosting monthly birthday parties at Town House apartments.

Nancy Vorhis Barbara McFall Welcome Wagon Club Barbara Albert Armco Steel Village East Charles Henry Don Cross William McHenry Richard Vian Charles Handel Mike Philhower Ray Brown Town House Verity Parkway Henry James Shrout

Karen Noe and David Joy wed at Riverview Baptist Church

Karen Louise Noe and David Michael Joy were married January 19 at Riverview Baptist Church on Martz Paullin Road Franklin. Rev. Donald McMurray officiated. Maid of honor Linda Church wore light blue chiffon. best man Michael Lamphier stood beside the groom. A church reception followed and the couple left for a Florida trip. Both are Carlisle High School graduates. she works at National Cash Register in Dayton and he at Armco Steel.

Riverview Baptist Church Martz-Paullin Road Franklin Karen Louise Noe Curtis Noe Dubois Road David Michael Joy Charles Joy Donald McMurray Miss Linda Church Michael Lamphier Middletown Florida National Cash Register Co Dayton Armco Steel Corp Carlisle High School

Two for One January Membership At Spa Health Resort

Mike Praete announces a January two for one membership offer at Spa Health Resort 1850 Central Ave Middletown. The deal covers two immediate family members for the price of one with four membership types including student options and a free fitness analysis.

Mike Praete Spa Health Resort Praete Central Ave Middletown Tri-County Mike SPA Judy

Local industry shifts from pork to paper in Middletown history

Arthur Johnson spoke at the Critique Literary Society in January outlining Middletown’s 1800s transition from a general store economy to a pork packing boom in the 1840s and a tobacco-paper center later in the century. He cited the canal, technologists, and businessman names preserved as street names, and noted 1850s 60s ice making left depressions in Douglas Park. Attendees included Mrs. Kerstin Anderson and Mrs. Helen Larsen at 3202 Hampton Place.

Middletown Arthur Johnson Critique Literary Society Johnson Douglas Park Paul Hegg Hampton Place Kerstin Anderson Helen Larsen

Daughters of Penelope to Sponsor Wine Festival

Chapter 100 will sponsor a second annual wine festival for Alternatives Inc. at the American Legion Hall on Feb 9 starting 4 30 p m. Co chairmen Mrs Peter Laras and Miss Dolores Revelos lead a large committee with Greek folk dancing instruction and tickets priced 2 50 per person from committee members.

Chrysa Chapter Daughters of Penelope Benefit of Alternatives, Inc Peter Laras Dolores Revelos George Garofalos John Revelos Nick Ververis Crist Pappas Anthony Kiniyalocts Gus Valen Anthony Valen Stratton Papakirk Nick Georgopoulos Ernest Weaver Michael Revelo Gus Chifos American Legion Hall

Knights of Columbus Auxiliary to Meet at 7:30

Members of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary will meet tomorrow at 7 30 at the K of C Hall. Mrs James Kraft president will preside the meeting and a program on arts and crafts will follow presented by Miss Marilyn Johnson.

Knights of Columbus Auxiliary K of C Hall James Kraft Marilyn Johnson

Back Beauties and Thighs in a Confusing Look

A reader muses on Raquel Welch's famed back, wonders how to identify his own back and thighs in photos, and questions the usefulness of mirrors or external opinions for judging rear view appearance. The piece blends humor with self doubt about body image.

Raquel Welch Miss Welch

Middletown Duplicate Club Hosts 1974 Membership Game

The Middletown Duplicate Club held a 1974 membership game at Temple Beth Sholom with 40 American Contract Bridge League players using the Mitchell movement. East-west winners were Mrs. Jerry Roberts and Ben Goodman with other top pairs including Mrs. Vernon Jones and Mrs. Clarence Clemens and Mrs. Dan MacLean with Paul Smith. North-south victors included Mrs. Russell Anness and Mrs. Stanley Weinstein and others.

Middletown Temple Beth Sholom Grou Mitchell Jerry Roberts Ben Goodman Vernon Jones Clarence Clemens Dan MacLean Paul Smith Russell Anness Stanley Weinstein Gordon Nein

Bazaar date set for Bethlehem Lutheran Christmas Street

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Women plan a Nov. 2 bazaar named Christmas Street with booths representing shops and a decorated street scene. Mrs. Joe Ritter chairs. lunch served by Cracker Barrel helpers. Proceeds support church items and National Lutheran World Relief.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Paul Hegg Hampton Place Joe Ritter Roger Whitesell John Caldwell Margaret Coddington Don Morris James Imes Clara Jordan Jean Jordan Clara Richard Boehm Richard Linkins Carl Grimstad Elizabeth Wetzel Frank Lynch National Lutheran World Relief Program

Marriage Revealed for Cynthia Essex and Roger Barker

The marriage of Miss Cynthia Essex of Lebanon to Pfc. Roger D Barker of Berlin, Germany is announced. They wed Aug. 17 in Alexandria, Virginia after visiting Lebanon with relatives. Mrs Barker is Lebanon High School graduate. he attended Lemon Monroe High School and ITT Dayton.

Cynthia Essex Thomas Essex Summit St Lebanon Roger D Barker Edward Barker Jefferson Road Alexandria Pfe Barker Berlin Germany U.S. Army Barker Lebanon High School Ohio State University Middletown Miami University Lemon-Monroe High School ITT Dayton

Madison Chess Team Defeats Edgewood 5-0 in League Match

The Madison chess team won 5-0 at Edgewood in a Greater Dayton Chess League southern division match. Madison improves to 5-1 in league play with wins by Richard Cunningham Jerry King Burt Isaac David Terrill and John Smith.

Madison Edgewood

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