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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1969
Page
8
A readable item listing crossword clues with labeled horizontal and vertical entries. Clues cover hospital topics Norse tales fragrance Dickens and other varied prompts including verbs nouns and abbreviations. The grid hints include entries for obtain dispatch boats and stiches among others.
Key events noted include Venezuela’s independence declaration in 1811, Napoleon’s capture of Alexandria in 1789, Algiers occupation in 1830, Salvation Army founded in 1863, Britain-France Vichy break in 1940, Britain’s NHS act in 1944, Lyndon Johnson’s 1960 presidential bid, Sukarno’s 1965 power move, a 1975 Mexican quake toll, and Earl Warren’s 1969 stance on Abe Fortas.
Three Middletown couples Harold Layman and wife of Flemming Road David Morgan and wife of Middletown Eaton Road and Robert Wells and wife of Valley View Drive attended the 54th annual Xiwanis International convention in Miami Florida. The conclave ran June 9 to July 2 drawing about 20 000 Kiwanis and family members from 5600 clubs across the United States Canada Mexico the Caribbean Western Europe Central and South America Australia New Zealand and the Far East.
Charles City Virginia AP Members of the American Legion and dignitaries dedicated a monument to Taps at Berkeley Plantation where Gen Daniel Butterfield composed the melody in 1862. National commander William C. Doyle called Taps music’s Gettysburg Address and spoke of sacrifice and dedication.
Paris AP report says Mrs Georges Pompidou, wife of the new French president, is sprucing up the Elysee Palace to give the official residence more warmth and intimacy. She notes some bathrooms being overhauled are so Spartan you think...
A Newark robber hid among dry cleaning racks, stole $300 in cash, and kissed Lynn Rosbush 17, then fled with a knife at hand. He asked if she would scream, she said no, and he kissed her after the demand. Authorities describe the assault and theft in the store holdup.
Middletown Journal asks families to submit college plans for the fall. Each college-bound member needs a separate form by August 1 for inclusion in the September special edition. Include student name address parents names college and location departure date and year in college major.
Mrs. Robert Petry, former Middletown War Mothers president and national correlating secretary in Washington, spoke at the War Mothers session at the American Legion Home. She praised volunteer work at the VA Center in Dayton and noted Middletown War Mothers 119 members, the largest Ohio chapter. Attendees included Mrs. Ethel Portsmouth and Mrs. E. T. Thompson, who spoke of visits to Dayton VA Center and delivering clothing and magazines. The 23 member meeting was led by Mrs. Virgil Combs.
Green Thumb Garden Club members toured several local yards this week starting at Mrs. Thomas King on Grand Avenue and continuing through homes on River View Drive Manchester Road Karen Drive and Union Road. The event showcased varied shrubbery and flowers.
Miss Marie Antoinette Hughes will marry Robert Kinney in a Nuptial Mass at St John s Church on Saturday July 12. Her sister Wilhelmina Hughes will be maid of honor with bridesmaids Eileen Hughes Andrea Hughes Geraldine Hughes Jackie Kinney and Estelle Woods. Trollie Culbreath Jr. is best man. ushers include Mike Young Bruce Domineck Sanford Henderson Larry Wize and Ed Smith. Reception at K of C Hall follows at 2 30 p m with hostesses Mrs Trollie Culbreath Jr Pam Glover Luana Glover Donna Ginn Sharon Andrews and Mrs France Woods. The Hughes residence is Lafayette Avenue and Kinney residence is 11th Avenue.
Guest speaker David Armbruster of Armbruster Florist Inc讲 presented lawn care tips to Belle Terra Garden Club members at Gail Sickle’s Franklin home. Mrs. Carl York led the study session as plans for a dinner at the Congress Inn near Monroe and upcoming officer installation were announced. A going away gift was given to Mrs. Willard Johnson. An ice cream dessert was served in a small flower pot.
Middletown Assembly Order of Rainbow for Girls hosts District Friendship Night at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church. Guests from Franklin Mason Oxford Hamilton and Waynesville welcomed by Martha Keller. Planning committee includes Becky Sorrell as set up chairman and Jodi Lovelace as refreshment chairman.
A dinner at the Congress Inn honored Joseph Dudas and his bride to be Julie Ann Wander along with their wedding party. The pre nuptial events followed a rehearsal at Seven Dolors Church in Monroe where their vows will be exchanged today at 3 30 p m. Guests from Pittsburgh Elgin Toledo Reading Middletown and Lindy Avenue joined the couple and their families in the social gathering.
Mrs. Perry Clarke hosted a garden party for Julia T. Roth Councilors at her Winona Drive home assisted by Mrs. Martha Hoppe Mrs. Arthur Richardson and Mrs. Yvonne DiBiasi Game winners included Mrs. Ray Gerard Mrs. William Melton Mrs. Marie Hartman Mrs. Florence Click Mrs. Estil Scalf Mrs. Ernie Hampton Mrs. Hoppe and Mrs. George Ingram Mrs Ray Lucas of Carolina Street will host the August 7 meeting.
Mr and Mrs Roy Waggoner of Thomas Road announce the marriage of their daughter Jackie to Edward Mullins son of Mr and Mrs Wilmer Mullins of Hamilton The couple exchanged vows June 28 in Newport Kentucky Mullins served in the U S Army including a Vietnam tour and works at Frigidaire Morain Madison High School alumna formerly worked at W T Grant Franklin They reside on Germantown Road
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