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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1961
Page
14
A historic speech excerpt quotes Kennedy urging national service and liberty, pledging to meet any burden to assure freedom. It frames the resolve as ongoing beyond immediate administrations and highlights enduring American purpose. A contemporary observer notes the address as one of history's most memorable.
The piece denounces a minority who avoided watching the inaugural events or listening to the new President. It claims their opposition will keep them isolated for four years, mocks their bias and conformity, and calls their stance blind and foolish. It frames Nixon’s ghost as a lingering influence on dissidents.
The piece argues for Kennedy leadership and civic duty, praising the televised inaugural as a historic show. It recalls Nixon’s grace after defeat and reflects on American unity, political style, and fashion highlights centered on Jack and Jacqueline Kennedy.
A nostalgic fashion musing contrasts past and present child and adult styles. It recalls a faded photo of a four year old girl in long underwear and high buttoned shoes, noting the impracticality of earlier outfits versus today’s simpler gaiety.
The scene shows a young girl named Alice in a Watson's Studio portrait. She wears a fur coat with a muff and built in purse on a cord around her neck. One hand rests in the muff while the other drapes over an ornamental stand as she struggles to smile.
A light purse spray perfume case uses nylon that mimics metal yet weighs far less and holds three French fragrances. A tiny heel lift protects heels from carpet wear. A lace garter pantie of stretch nylon offers more support, available in black red pink and blue.
The article notes tights in gold grape and pastel colors require careful washing as fashion colors show stains easily. It urges buyers to choose washable tights and launder them often using warm water and detergent for best results.
Miss Messina will perform Adele in Fledermaus in Wichita then embark on a recital tour across the Southeast and Midwest. Tickets for the February 5 concert are available from Janice Schulz, symphony ticket committee chair, or at the box office on performance night.
The Manches ter Hotel ballroom hosted Co terie's Sno Ball dinner dance, with a winter decor of snowmen snowflakes and marshmallow figures. Cliff Lash's orchestra provided music after a buffet, while a long steering committee handled arrangements and many guests attended as members and guests.
The engagement of Miss Nancy Kerr of Dayton to Ivan Lee Thompson of Fairborn is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Norman G Kerr of Linden Avenue. Kerr is a Middletown High School and Miami Valley Hospital nursing graduate and assistant head nurse in the Intensive Care Unit. Thompson, a Fairborn High School graduate, attended Wittenberg University and will graduate in July from Central State University in Xenia with a business administration major. He works for the Kroger Co in Fairborn. The couple plans a summer wedding at the First Presbyterian Church.
The Knights of Columbus announce their annual Valentine Dance on February 4 at the K of C hall on First Avenue. Music runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Finley Lykins and couples including the Post, Lilly, and Pruett groups. Ernest Weikert chairs the event. reservations via committee members Haker, Stein, Reed, Mulligan, Hutson.
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