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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1960
Page
3
A Germantown bridal shower honors Barbara Graff, bride elect to John Paul Denny. The couple will marry Feb 27 at 7 30 p m in the Church of the Ascension, with gifts displayed on a miniature white tree and yellow ribbon accents.
Members of the retiring steering committee of the Coterie Dance Club were honored at a buffet dinner at the Scherrer home on Central Avenue. Retiring officers include Mr and Mrs Scherrer Mr and Mrs Braun and Mr and Mrs Carpenter. New officers are Mr and Mrs Grover Thomas co chairmen Mr and Mrs Paul Bruggeman co secretaries Mr and Mrs John Barker co vice chairmen and Mr and Mrs James Bruner co treasurers.
Mrs. Hobart Gibson chairs the Amanda PTO event set for tomorrow night at 7 30 at the Amanda Athletic Clubhouse. Guests supply their own cards and choose games. Table prizes and special prizes will be awarded and refreshments served. tickets available at the clubhouse door.
Mrs Frank Siciliano Jr of Salt Lake City receives a long lost love letter from her husband written in Los Angeles and postmarked Sept 5 1947. The note traveled for 12 years before reuniting with its owner.
Miss Patsy Kabler becomes the bride elect of Ralph D. Treadway in an open church ceremony planned for February 6 at 7 30 p m at the First Christian Church. Hostess Miss Becky Kabler opened a linen and pantry shower at 15th Avenue with guests and games, awarding prizes to Mrs. Martha Logan and others. Salt rubbed into a cracked egg is noted to keep the white from running when boiled.
A miscellaneous shower honoring Nancy Back, bride elect of Robert Wells, was hosted by Mrs. Charles Weidner Sr. at Holiday House. Pink and green decor, prizes for Colyn Bach Janet Harkrader Karin Back William Anthony E M Sherman and S C Back. Wedding set for Saturday at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Mrs Crate Bush of Henry Ave Ne was guest of honor at a dinner party observing her 75th birthday yesterday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Howard Green on Auburn Street. Guests included Mrs Robert Garrett and son Davis Mrs Nan Stevens of Columbus Mr and Mrs Bernie Byrd of Dayton Mr and Mrs Eurie Moreland and children of Camden Mr and Mrs Jack Bush of West Middletown and Dalas Green.
Pythian Sisters announced a benefit card party set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Lafayette Temple at 1044 Central Ave. Mrs. Chester Mull chairs the event with help from Mrs. Glen Tullis Mrs. Wayne Back Mrs. Clyde Peck Mrs. Robert Wood and Mrs. Max Wise. Proceeds go to the March of Dimes fund. Participants bring lawn cards and choose a game. special prizes and refreshments will be served.
Elizabeth Presta, bride chosen for William LeRoy Knott, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Norman Knott on Ross Street. Pink and white streamers framed a red rose centerpiece. Attendees included Mrs. Austin Risner and many others. The couple plan to marry February 13 at St. John’s Church.
Mrs James Emerson of Fourth Avenue is named area chair for the United Fine Arts Fund campaign in Middletown. H Schuyler Cole announces the drive runs this week through Feb 26 with canvassing of industry and homes. Emerson has led volunteer services with the Red Cross and helped organize the League of Women Voters in Middletown.
Miss Mary Jean Barker and George N. Pardonner Jr. announce plans for a February 6 ceremony at 7:30 p.m. in First Baptist Church. Barker’s maid of honor is Peggy Cable of West Lafayette with bridesmaids Judy Brown and Janet Ganger. Junior bridesmaids are Linda Campbell and Margo Pardonner. Lynn Horton to be flower girl, Luther Pratt Jr. best man. Ushers include Mack Maffett Tim Brown Marvin Barker and Gary Barker. Reception hosts are Mrs Donald Horton Mrs Robert Womack Mrs Mack Maffett and Mrs Hervey Weinstein. Barker is daughter of Rodney and Mary Barker Red Bud Drive. Pardonner is son of George N Pardonner Sr. Shattle Street.
Italian actress Luciana Paluzzi, 22, and actor Brett Halsey, 26, wed at the Hotel Sahara in Las Vegas. Guests included Gardner McKay, Edd Byrnes, David Hedison, Jean Seberg, Greta Chi, and Don Kennedy. Halsey had just received divorce papers from his first wife Renata Hoy. Judge David Zenoff officiated.
Gov Michael V. DiSalle says he will mail invitations to over 1,000 seniors nationwide to work in Ohio mental institutions. He began sending letters this week to students majoring in medicine nursing psychiatry social work and therapy to help relieve the staff shortage.
A Franklin A highway scraper caught fire during thawing work this morning. Firemen reported the blaze started when oil tipped over and was ignited by a blow torch. The steering wheel, seats, and wiring were burned, with vehicle damage estimated at 300 dollars.
Forest Hills Country Club plans its 1960 season opening party February 27 at 8 p.m. in the Lodge. Co chairs William G. Shaw and spouse led weekend discussions, with a spring formal set for April 23 at the Manchester Hotel. Adult activities head Wilbur E. Noble and spouse coordinate the spring dance with James P. Carpenter and spouse directing arrangements. A full committee meeting is planned next month at the Carpenters’ home.
Florence Italy AP Features from Rome and Florence show tunics waistlines and pleats as top spring summer trends from 30 Italian houses. Short skirts stay popular with belts and sea of prints. Tunics over long pants appear with Middle Eastern inspired patterns as buyers head to Paris.
The Ladies Auxiliary Middletown Encampment 323 will meet tomorrow at 8 p m in Odd Fellows Hall on South Main Street. If the Italians have their way you may see the tunic look every lows.
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