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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1966

Page

8

Adair Higdon Engagement Set for February 26

Mrs Sterling W Adair of Austin announces the engagement of her daughter Diane to William Douglass Higdon son of Mr and Mrs W C Higdon of Williamsdale The couple plan to wed February 26 at the First Methodist Church in Austin Both are UT graduates with business degrees and strong campus affiliations Diane works as an accountant for Peat Marwick Mitchell in Dallas and Higdon is with Armco Steel in Morgan City Louisiana

Sterling W. Adair Austin Texas Diane William Douglass Higdon W. C. Higdon Rosedale Road Williamsdale Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co Dallas Lamar High School Houston Higdon University of Texas Delta Nu Alpha Armco Steel Corp Morgan City First Methodist Church

AAUW Plans February Branch Meeting Speakers and Luncheon

The February branch meeting of the American Association of University Women was discussed at the AAUW board meeting hosted by Mrs. Fred Johnson. State president Mrs. Kenneth Evans will speak. a luncheon February 26 at Imperial House South requires reservations by February 19. A McAlpin's style show will follow, with two $100 scholarships planned.

American Association of University Women Fred Johnson Central Avenue Kenneth Evans AAUW Imperial House South McAlpin William Johnson

Founder's Day Party Planned By Sorority

Middletown Mu Chapter Phi Beta Psi sorority plans a Founder's Day dessert bridge at 7 30 p m February 16 at the Women's Center N Broad Street in Columbus The event will observe the sorority's founding 62 years ago and the Mu chapter's 50th anniversary with inactive members invited and reservations with Mrs James Beatty.

Middletown Phi Beta Psi Columbus Peg Drayer Moore Edna Doty Harrison Dorothy Harrison Munzenmeier Florence Thompson Miles Margaret Thompson Sampson Emma Thompson Barker Alma Sommers Douglas Marguerite Sebald Rathman Bennett Chapple Laura Isenminger Women’s Center N. Broad Street James Beatty Timrick Place Monroe Robert L. Harris Dale H'ashaw Eugene Switzer William Davidson

Membership Drive Planned by Barracks 636

Barracks No. 636 of World War I Veterans plans a drive to raise members from 65 to 100 at its 8 pm meeting at the American Legion Home 116 S Main St. Richard Lehman is commander. The Women’s Auxiliary also meets there to plan soap drives for Viet Nam with Mrs. Orman Flam leading.

American Legion Home S. Main St Richard Lehman Lehman Auburn St Viet Nam Orman Flam

High School Junior Wins Wool Honors in Portland Contest

Anne Murrell, 16, of Lebanon High, earned second place in the Make It Yourself With Wool national finals in Portland Oregon. She received a $100 bond a pair of electric scissors and eligibility to apply for textiles scholarships.

Anne Murrell C. T. Murrell Jr Lebanon High Portland Ore Murrell State of Ohio Hilton Hotel Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences Colorado Women’s College Nelda Grace Burch Denton Tex Beverly Ann Hansten Idaho State University Coed Europe American Wool Council National Wool Growers Association Ohio Wool Growers United States Sandee Boots Anne God Bless America Armco Association Club Greentree Road

Duplicate Players Average 63 at Middletown Bridge Club

Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club met at Temple Beth Sholom. Using the Mitch ell movement on seven tables, the club posted an overall average of 63. North–south winners were Mrs. Sidney Yager with Mrs. Herschel Greenham 69, and Mrs. Kenneth Shafer with Mrs. Heber Jones 68.2, while East–west winners were Mrs. C. W. Rohrsson with Mrs. Paul Ritter 76, Howard Wikoff with C. M. Woodruff 69, and Dr. L. B. Gaker with William Kash 66.42.

Middletown Howard Wikoff C.M. Woodruff

Ceramics Demonstration Planned in Middletown

Robert Emrick of Africana Corp will give a free ceramics demonstration in Middletown at Hammonds Ceramics Studio 404 Stanley St tomorrow starting 1 30 p m He will show stains and metallic products use in lamp bases vases plaques and other items Limited to 35 attendees on a first call basis after noon announced Mrs Ernest Hammonds Local enthusiasts invited.

Robert Emrick Africana Corp Cincinnati Middletown Hammonds Ceramics Stanley St Emrick Ernest Hammonds

Yorn Introduces Cutaway Hemlines With Shank Exposure

Paris AP fashion writer notes designer Yorn uses cutaway coat dress tails to reveal three inches above the knee. Models wear piqué organza hoods, sheer sheath elements, and white feather flounces. Collection opens Paris spring summer shows alongside Jacques Esterel’s Sunday studio showing.

Paris Yorn Monday Yorn Jacques Esterel

Local Births Reported in Germantown and Lebanon Areas

Vital statistics list births including a girl yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. George Emley of Germantown 106 E Center St a boy today to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Reed of Lebanon and to Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Heinlein of South Lebanon a girl today to Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Williams of Lebanon at 117 Clay St.

George Emley Center St Germantown Kenneth Reed Grandview Drive Lebanon LeRoy Heinlein Amburgy Circle South Lebanon Rueben Williams Clay St

Local Residents Named in Community Notices

Mrs Bessie McGonigle of Park tel Ave Earl J Edwards of Chau tauqua Mrs Edward Young of Girard Ave Mrs James Grubbs of Carlisle Larry Carpenter son of Mr and Mrs Daily Capenter Eck Road Anna Lee Jewell daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Jewell Lamberton St Patricia Potts daughter of Mr and Mrs Ballard Potts Miamis burg Billy Bueh of Park Drive Eddie Carver of Aeronca Drive Mrs Dewey Robertson of Franklin Mrs Herman Fugate of Tytus Glenn Wilson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Wilson Sr Trenton Franklin Road Mrs George Sowards of Chris

Tel Ave Earl J. Edwards Chautauqua Edward Young Girard Ave James Grubbs Carlisle Larry Carpenter Daily Capenter Eck Road Anna Lee Jewell Chester Jewell Lamberton St Patricia Potts Ballard Potts Miamisburg Billy Bueh Park Drive Eddie Carver Aeronca Dewey Robertson Franklin Herman Fugate Tytus Ave Glenn Wilsom Jr Glenn Wilson Sr Trenton-Franklin Road George Sowards Chris

Miss Ruth Yinger Speaks on Peace Corps Work in Ceylon

In The Churches Miss Ruth Yinger addressed Eppa Long Guild at Miss Marilyn Cassacy’s home. She described her Peace Corps experiences in Ceylon. Miss Ellen Warner assisted as hostess.

Ruth Yinger Eppa Long Guild First Methodist Church Marilyn Cassacy Peace Corps Ceylon Ellen Warner

African Student to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting

Fred Kakumba a Miami University student from Uganda has been assigned by the Miami Speakers Bureau to discuss his country at the Kiwanis club meeting Thursday noon at Manchester Motor Inn. Thomas E. Leight serves as program chairman.

Fred Kakumba Miami University Uganda East Africa Miami Speakers Bureau Kiwanis Club Manchester Motor Inn Thomas E. Leight

Renewal Talk On Middletown Urban Renewal

Louis Gump , superintendent of Middletown Urban Renewal , will discuss the urban redevelopment project at the Lions Club meeting Thursday noon at Manchester Motor Inn.

Louis Gump Middletown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Adair Higdon Miss Adair Stephen F. Austin High School Alpha Lambda Delta Beta Gamma Sigma Beta Alpha Psi Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority Diane Adair Gene Saylor Bulletin Mem Bers Johnson Elbert Wood S. Main Caprolan Dupont Dabei Springboro First Mortgage U. S Citizens Savings and Loan Association F.H.L.B Federal Insurance Reserve Butler County Allen H. Bechtel Citizens Savings and Loan Association of Robert B. Dell Notary Public A.C Erle A. Hanson Robert E. Rogers John C. Dillon AP Fashion Writer Bessie McGonigle Park ABC Business College E. Central Kiwanis
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