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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1965

Page

6

Flower Show Duties Discussed By Club

Members of Town and Country Gardens met at Mrs. Tom Moon's home to plan the fall flower show. Mrs. Jack Mazar heads staging, Mrs. Robert McMullen handles publicity, and Co-chair Jon Prows assists Charles L Johnson. The group chose arrangements aligned with the theme Your Entertaining. Ribbons were awarded to several members, with Mrs. Reiner earning a red for horticulture. Next meeting is at Mrs. Loren Pratt's home.

Middletown Jack Mazar Robert McMullen Jon Prows Charles L Johnson The Shovel and Hoe Garden Club Butler County Dale Moore Wayne Beall Robert Reiner Walter Steway Webster Record Smoon

Wikoffs Welcome Guest From Wales on US Visit

Mrs. EM Jones of Swansea Wales arrives for a visit with Mr and Mrs Howard Wikoff of Milton Road. The pair befriended two years ago when the Middletown couple lived in Wales. Mrs Jones first trip to the United States. several honors events planned including a house and tea Friday evening. Mrs Jones will stay through early August.

EM. Jones Swansea South Wales Howard Wikoff Milton Road

Miss Patricia Tabor Honored at Trenton Bridal Shower

Miss Patricia Tabor, bride elect of Ronald Gilbert, was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Lin da Brown and Miss Sandy Allen at Brown's Trenton Place home. Attendants included Sharon Griffin Debbie Nicholson Joan Gabbard Donna Collier Linda Tabor Pam Gilbert and others. The couple plans to wed June 17 at Grand Avenue Church of God.

Patricia Tabor Linda Brown Sandy Allen Trenton Place Trenton Tabor Ronald Gilbert Stanley Tabor Pare Avenue Earl Gilbert Lebanon Grand Avenue Church of God Sharon Griffin Debbie Nicholson Joan Gabbard Donna Collier Linda Tabor Pam Gilbert Arnold Brown Roy Brown Richard Hensley Floryn Brown Rhonda Brown Sherie Chamberlain Randy Pence Patty Chaptabe Sandy Kemp

Resident to star in Hamlet at Colorado University festival

Gerald Ratliff son of Mrs posey Ratliff of Charles Street leaves for the University of Colorado to play Hamlet in the eighth annual Shakespearean Festival. Star of Stars award winner and honor student at Georgetown College he will study Russian drama and creative writing at Boulder main campus.

Gerald Ratliff Posey Ratliff Charles Street University of Colorado Hamlet Gerald Georgetown College Boulder

Lodges Observe Memorials and Plan Radio Program

In The Lodges Mrs Ned Bowman Mrs Dar rell Flatter Miss Marilyn Bell and Mrs Howard Hoover conducted memorial services for deceased members of Viola Rebekah Lodge last night at Odd Fellows Temple Central Avenue Twenty five members will attend a radio program on June 9 it was announced

Ned Bowman Darrell Flatter Marilyn Bell Howard Hoover Viola Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Temple Central Avenue

Local ABWA Chapter Adds Eight New Members

Middletown Chapter of the American Business Women's Association welcomes eight new members led by president Mrs. Joseph Sabo after a dinner at Eastern Lanes. New members include Mrs. Fred Randall Mrs. Warren Drake Mrs. Gus Mehl Mrs. Helen Apgar Mrs. Clarence Wilson Mrs. Gerald McQuinn Mrs. Edna Smith and Mrs. Howard Reeder. Kenneth Henderson of Miracle Water Service spoke on soft water advantages with a color film.

Middletown American Business Women's Association Joseph Sabo Eastern Lanes Fred Randall Warren Drake Gus Mehl Helen Apgar Clarence Wilson Gerald McQuinn Edna Smith Howard Reeder Kenneth Henderson Miracle Water Service Apgar

Marriage Vows Said in Bellbrook Presbyterian Church

Announcement of the marriage of Mary Lou Hackman formerly of Franklin now of Miamisburg to Edward Neace of Miamisburg. They wed June 5 at 2 30 p m in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev Kent Organ at Bellbrook Presbyterian Church. The bride wore white lace over pale blue taffeta with matron of honor Mrs Boyd Arnold and best man Everett Neace. They will reside at 3781 Benner Rd Miamisburg. Neace works for Oxford Paper Co West Carrollton. The bride is a Franklin High School graduate.

Mary Lou Hackman Franklin Miamisburg Edward Neace Mack Neace Bellbrook Presbyterian Church Kent Organ Boyd Arnold Everett Neace Benner Rd Neace Oxford Paper Co West Carrollton Franklin High School

Ten Awarded Prizes At FH Social

Mrs. Ben Finkbone and Mrs Thomas H Wilson led arrangements for a ladies day bridge and luncheon at Forest Hills Country Club. Ten prize winners included Mrs. Jack Christy Mrs. James Enright Mrs. Finkbone Mrs. William Long and others with 10 bridge tables in play. The next lodge bridge social is scheduled for June 22 with co chairs Mrs. R W Easton and Mrs. George Blosson.

Ben Finkbone Thomas H. Wilson Forest Hills Country Club Jack Christy James Enright Finkbone William Long Russell Murphy Nellie Losh Paul Moyer Russell J. Nicols A. E. Roper George Zeller R.W. Easton George Blosson

Flowers and fellowship mark Bethlehem Lutheran women circle meeting

Miss Esther Kerschbaum led an arrangement demonstration at Circle Seven of Bethlehem Lutheran Women of the Church, stressing flowers in worship. Linen baptismal napkins were distributed for hemming and monogramming as keepsakes.

Esther Kerschbaum Circle Seven Meeting of Bethlehem Lutheran Women of the Church Kerschbaum Christ David Follmer Sands Avenue Monroe Robert Helsinger Excello Emerson Wendt Anthony Haker Margaret Coddington Ron Lane Kensington Street

Sign of mourning in Colonial times: black gloves noted

Colonial records describe black gloves as a symbol of mourning and social etiquette. The material traces and customs illustrate how attire signified grief and respect in early American society.

Methodist Guest Day Set Friday

Annual guest day by the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church features Mrs Paul Getty and her husband. They return from Ganta Liberia where they served as missionaries, now living in Dayton and moving to Akron July 1 for Dr Getty's surgical residency. A noon luncheon precedes program with Rhythm Choir selections and greetings by Morgan-Shetter Circle.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Paul Getty Methodist Mission Getty Ganta Liberia Dayton Akron Fellowship Hall Harrison Circle Morgan-Shetter Circle Dudley Inwood WSCS Rhythm Choir Clement Burton Terri Suta Becky Schanke Debra Fletcher Sherry Dance

Successor to Mason Named Fbi Chief in Cincinnati

William B. Soyars Jr. named special agent in charge of the Cincinnati FBI division to replace retiring E. D. Mason. Soyars comes from Phoenix where he led the bureau for 15 months as special agent in charge.

Cincinnati William B. Soyars Jr Federal Bureau of Investigation E. D. Mason Soyars Phoenix Ariz

Coterie Club Plans Summer Dance Adventure in Paradise

Coterie Club members prepare for a July 17 dance at Midway Lodge near Chautauqua titled An Adventure in Paradise. Bids go by mail June 28, luau buffet reservations close July 10, with festivities from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Don Irwin’s orchestra will play, led by coordinators Mr and Mrs Robert Swig with aid from the Selbys Angiolinis Jordans Pidel and Wetzels. A June 22 planning session will be held at the Swigs’ Tren ton home.

Paradise Midway Lodge Chautauqua Glenn Selby Santa Fe Road Don Irwin

Collegians Awarded Degrees from Multiple Colleges

Thomas C. Fraley earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering at Purdue University and will pursue a master's degree in communications and automatic control. Karen Shaffer received a bachelor of science in education at Capital University. Also honored were Don ald J. Phillebaum and Leilen Riesz in engineering and education. Seventeen area students joined 203 Wilmington College graduates in Sunday ceremonies, with Middleton residents Edith Yingst John Conley Jr William Csellak George Guynn and Charles Swisher among the A B recipients.

Thomas C. Fraley Lawrence Fraley Ellen Drive Purdue University West Lafayette Ind Capital University Karen Shaffer Richard M. Shaffer Regent Drive Columbus Donald J. Phillebaum Charles W. Phillebaum Shafer Street Fileen Riesz Ervin Riesz Roosevelt Avenue Wilmington College Kenneth Butterworth Carol Sue Jones Waynesville A. B Mary Louise Earhart Seven Mile Frieda Thompson Sims Mason Robert T. McCurley Mason, B. S David M. Whitacre Irene Fay Mantle Lebanon A.B Kay Kitson Carey Eaton William R. Taylor West Chester B. S

Lone Star Circle Meeting Set for Tomorrow Evening

The Lone Star Circle will gather at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Jerry Helsinger located at 1313 Pershing Ave. The event invites members to join for an evening meeting and discussion.

Lone Star Circle Jerry Helsinger Pershing Ave

Local births reported for five children

Mr and Mrs Robert Pergram welcome a girl at 1709 Oberon Drive yesterday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Donathan announce a girl at 439% Yankee Road yesterday. Mr and Mrs Larry Joe Shockley report a boy at 1106 S Main St Franklin yesterday. Mr and Mrs Edgar Lee Adams birth a boy at 2108 Fernwood St yesterday. Mr and Mrs Marcus Ballard announce a boy at 601 Elwood St yesterday.

Robert Pergram Oberon Drive Kenneth Donathan Yankee Road Larry Joe Shockley S. Main St Franklin Edgar Lee Adams Fernwood St Marcus Ballard Elwood St

Hospital Dismissals List Names Residents

A long list of individuals from Franklin Milton and surrounding areas are noted for hospital dismissals or releases. Names include Raymond Moore Robert Brown Kristin Trimble Dennis Deck Dewey Dennis Kenneth Estep Floyd Bishop Edward Gregory Paul Willight Doris Earnhart Charles Maloney and many others.

Raymond Moore Franklin Robert Brown Milton Road Kristin Trimble William Trimble Walton Court Harold Massey Wilbraham Road Joe Blashock Sr Lafayette Ave Charles Wesco Goldman Ave Peggy van Buskirk Carolina St Dennis Deck William Deck Winfred Duff Miller Road Ronald Barrett Main St Ted Cobaugh Second Ave Charles Puckett Cincinnati Dayton Road Dewey Dennis Flemming Road Kenneth Estep Carlisle Floyd Bishop Cooperey Edward Gregory Paul Willight 17Th Ave Doris Earnhart

Wrist Watches Originated Among European Nobility

The 17th century saw wrist watches first worn by European nobility, transitioning from previously common pocket timepieces to a wearer’s statement of status and fashion.

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