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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1967
Page
6
A KING FEATURES piece notes hair care is a lifelong issue from toddler self-trims to preteen fashion. It advises salons for help, brushing before combing, and various bands and barrettes to manage tangles and keep hairstyles neat across ages and stages.
A vintage cleaning pitch extols a professional beauty treatment for furniture that cleans and polishes without leaving an oily film. It touts ease, speed, and thrift, urging readers to buy today, with the claim that a little goes a long way.
A community notes a flurry of births and several listed residents. Among new arrivals are boys born to Buchan Elkins Dome and Hamp ton Jr., a girl to Ring and a girl at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. The list also includes numerous adults noted by name in local homes and streets.
Dismissals listed for Mrs. Arthur Barker of Tytus Ave, Mrs. Jimmy Morgan of Carlisle, and Mrs. Fallis Paine of The Alameda, reflecting discharge notices from the hospital records.
A quirky fact states that the annual hot dog consumption per person would form a 21 foot column if stacked end to end. The image illustrates the sheer volume of hot dogs consumed in a year.
Gifts were arranged around Middletown for Mildred Beacom as a wedding is planned at St Pauls Church on July 1. Guests invited include Nadine Urr, Frances Ullson, Lucille Newbrand, and many others with hostesses Mrs Paul Curry and Mrs Benton Osborne.
A recital at the Women's Center honored 13 piano students of Mariann Hancock Clinton. Mrs. Duane Ellifritt received a special commendation pin for excellence in piano study. Golden Piano awards went to Gretchen Grant, Sandy Carey, Vicki Leight, Sharon Morrison, Carol Clinton, Patty Dickey, Sandra Crawford, Chris York, Glenn Evans, and Renee Dawsey. Beginning piano awards went to Sherry Bays, Cindy Bays, and Lu Ann Huff. A reception followed the performances.
Two Middletonians earned bachelor degrees at Pur due University in a class of 5 000 with James Lee Ginter and Edward James listed among the graduates. Three Middletown students also earned degrees from William Woods College in Fulton Missouri, including Betty Ann Bender and two associate graduates. Yale University will award a Bachelor of Divinity to Lawrence Conrad Bobbitt at the June 12 ceremony. Mount Holyoke yesterday granted degrees to Nancy Barbara Deem and Mary Ellen Dieterly, with Dieterly earning a distinguished degree.
In Germantown and Middletown a ceremony united three candidates with Miami Valley Council No. 30 Daughters of America into Twin Valley Council No. 119. Initiates were led by a local group, with Middletown participants including Mrs. Percy Kash and others joining the Germantown council.
A poolside party hosted by Mr and Mrs Dale Martz of Germantown Pike featured a sit down buffet dinner penny candy desserts from antique apothecary jars candy dispensers and a rolling hot dog stand. About 100 guests attended including friends of Dale Martz Jr a recent Carlisle High School graduate.
Ida Morningstar Chapter 572 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its eighth annual inspection tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. at the Commercial Building on S Main Street. The meeting will be conducted by Mrs Thelma Schrock and James Blaine with inspection officer Mrs Rose Kistler deputy grand matron of the 19th district Grand Chapter of Ohio OBS. Hostesses for the reception after the meeting include Mrs Harry Lacey chairwoman and several co chairs.
Cleveland public schools may get electronic sherlocks as burglar alarms. Superintendent Paul Briggs said a report on installing a centrally controlled system is nearing completion.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Schrock hosted a Saturday afternoon pre nuptial party for Miss Gaylene Crain fiancée of Kenneth A Campbell son of Mr and Mrs Harry Campbell of Thorny Acres Franklin. The bride elect is daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Crain of Warren. The couple to wed June 24 in Warren.
Christ Methodist Church hosts the Golden Circle Class meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Earl Farquer 2108 Howard Ave Moths hatch in 4 to 8 days in summer and up to 3 weeks in winter
Students, teachers, and parents gathered as college representatives unveiled next fall’s enrollment plans and campus locations. Key speakers outlined application timelines, financial aid options, and partner institutions, emphasizing accessibility and college readiness.
A hymn play by piano students of Mrs. Homer Weikel was held Saturday morning at Baldwin Piano Co. Twelve pianos echoed familiar church hymns as students performed together. Participants included Matt Bishop, Sheree Combs, Shirley Crowe, Robyn Joes, Jenny Perry, Erma Poffenbarger, Faith Ann Robinson, Pamela Michael Terrell, Kathy Vick, Carolyn Wills, and Debbie Wills. The passage also notes Belgium as the most densely populated country in Europe.
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