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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1968

Page

5

Miss Vradelis Honored at Luncheon and Shower

Miss Cleo Vradelis, fiancée of Douglas E. McLaughlin, was feted at a luncheon and linen shower hosted by Mrs. C. T. Dagenbach and Mrs. Edward Stigler on Florence Street. Guests from Middletown attended and the couple set a July 7 wedding date at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.

Cleo Vradelis Douglas E. McLaughlin C. T. Dagenbach Edward Stigler Dagenbach Florence Street Paul Hogus Floros Floridis Theodore Floridis Nathan Vradelis Theodore Vradelis James Vradelis Anthony Vradelis Hamilton Tom Vradelis Waynesville N .J. Lawler Bill Karras Harry Moore Louis H. Skimming Peter T. Vradelis Bill Netsos Ray Whitt Dave Regan Ernest Weaver Joe Stigler Middletown Miss Vradelis Peter Vradelis Flemming Road Vradelis McLaughlin L. H. Skimming Park Lane Eldon H. McLaughlin Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church

Shower Honors Bride-Elect Suzanne Kiligas at Wicklow Drive

Mrs. Charles Leasure hosted a social shower for Miss Suzanne Kiligas bride-elect of Stephen Hess at her Wicklow Drive residence with many relatives and friends in attendance. The couple, children of Centerville and Stanley Street residents respectively, are to marry August 24 at 2 30 p.m. in the First United Presbyterian Church.

Charles Leasure Jessica Wicklow Drive Suzanne Kiligas Stephen Hess Thomas Bendel Ruth Busser Jack Brewer William Leasure Rose Martin Paul McCane Thomas Kilgo P. B. Stockman Arden Swope Charles West Louis Kiligas Charles Denny John P Denny Charles Denny III John Lord Robert

Lenita Simmons Weds James A. Lyle At New Era Baptist Church

Miss Lenita Simmons will marry James A. Lyle June 29 at New Era Baptist Church with Ethel Harris of Cleveland serving as matron of honor. Dayton bridesmaids include Iva Smith Janice Williams Ophelia Shealey Bonnie Walker Evelyn Ousley and Donna Lyle. Best man Carl Appleton of Dayton. Ushers include Bradley Brown Paul Howard Marvin Smith Elliott Lambert James Simmons Jr and Stewart Thomas Jr. Music by Edwina Smith and Hazel Howard. Reception at Armco Center follows the 5 30 p m ceremony hosted by Victoria Howard Donald Robinson Otis Martin Donald Ellicott and Elliott Lambert. Simmons is the daughter of Lucille Simmons Hamilton and James Simmons Middletown. fiancé son of Laura Lyle Middletown and the late James W Lyle.

Ethel Harris Cleveland Lenita Simmons James A. Lyle New Era Baptist Church Iva Smith Janice Williams Ophelia Shealey Bonnie Walker Evelyn Ousley Donna Lyle Dayton Lyle Carl Appleton Bradley Brown Paul Howard Xenia Marvin Smith Elliott, Lambert Hamilton James Simmons Jr Chicago Stewart Thomas Jr Edwina Smith Hazel Howard Armco Center Victoria Howard Donald Robinson Otis Martin Donald Ellicott Elliott Lambert Miss Simmons Lucille Simmons James Simmons Middletown Laura Lyle James W. Lyle

Gillespies Celebrate 58th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W H Gillespie of 1408 Yankee Rd observe their 58th anniversary today. A dinner will be held tomorrow at West Milton Inn. Married June 22 1910 at Hamilton Methodist Church they have 12 grandchildren and children Marilyn Steakley Laureen Moyer William H Gillespie and Mark Smith Gillespie.

W. H. Gillespie Yankee Rd West Milton Inn Gillespies Methodist Church Hamilton Gillespie Armco Steel Corp Wiley Marilyn) Steakley Columbus Emory Laureen) Moyer William Howard Gillespie Dayton Mark Smith Gillespie Corning N. Y

Bridal Party Fete Honors Worrell Haeberle Wedding

Dr and Mrs Clarence I Haeberle of Russell Kentucky hosted a rehearsal dinner in the Manchester Motor Inn Garden Room for son Mark G Haeberle and his bride to be Noel Leigh Worrell. Guests included many Worrell relatives and friends from Kentucky Ohio Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Clarence I. Haeberle Russell, Ky Manchester Motor Inn Mark G. Haeberle Noel Leigh

Surprise Shower Honors Miss Sora Before Sept 14 Wedding

A patio barbecue shower for Miss Mary Ellen Sora bride elect of Sonny R. Wesley of Cincinnati was hosted by Miss Terry Wood and Miss Susan Watson at Highview Road. Guests included Charlene Mannon and Mildred Wesley among others. the wedding is set for Sept 14 at St John’s Church.

Mary Ellen Sora Sonny R. Wesley Cincinnati Terry Wood Susan Watson Highview Road Dean Glasgow Robert Wallace Larry Dennis Mary Mallory Penny Clifton Mildred Wesley Bernard Sora Kathy Sullivan Gloria Sora Grand Avenue Roy Wesley St. John’s Church

Luncheon Today Ends Pre-Nuptial Events

A bridesmaids luncheon at noon at the Imperial House South wrapped up pre wedding parties for Elizabeth Ann Johnson and her fiancé George F. Abele III. The couple's 7 30 p m wedding at First Christian Church will be officiated by George Abele Jr. with many relatives and out of town guests in attendance.

Imperial House South Elizabeth Ann Johnson George F. Abele III First Christian Church J. H. Harrington Kettering J. A. Brown Fort Wayne Ind Farris McGlone Rochester, Mich Jack Harrington Kenwood David MacFadden Katharine Sparks Lexington, Ky Julia Davis Louisville

Rehearsal Dinner for Evans Wearly Engagement

The Congress Inn hosted a dinner last evening honoring Mark W. Evans and his bride-to-be Janice Ellen Wearly. Guests included family from Wheeling and Fulton Lane, with several relatives and friends from West Liberty Kenton Lebanon Frankfort Urbana and Niagara Falls in attendance.

Congress Inn Mark W. Evans Janice Ellen Wearly Harry M. Evans Wheeling W. Va Bethlehem Lutheran Church Robert E. Wearly Fulton Lane Diana Wearly West, Liberty Elaine Weber Lebanon Lee Ann Storts Kenton Kent Gardner Niagara Falls N. Y Jenny Jame Fisher Frankfort John Stewart Charles E. Bell Urbana Mervyn L. Evans Louis J. Bartsch Reed Wearly Thomas McCormick Joni Paul Bergdall Thomas Beard

Aug 24 Bridal Shower for Lynn Charlies

A bridal shower for Miss Lynn Charlies was hosted in the Community Room of the University Branch First National Bank. Guests included many local residents and families. Miss Charlies is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Charles of Mary Etta Street. The couple, both connected to Mary Etta Street and Roosevelt Avenue families, is set to marry Aug 24 at Faith United Methodist Church on Baltimore Street.

Everett Bake Ruth McQuinn Velma Bell University First National Bank Lynn Charlies J.V. Armitage Elizabeth Bell Roy Bunnell Evelyn Breytsprink Ora Craycraft John Derrough Carey Derrough George Fletch Martha ‘E. Fletcher LaRue ‘Ginter Stanley Hale Earl Hamilton George McQuinn Stanley McQuinn Thurman McQuinn Buford Neal Herb Robinson Robert Powers Thurston Shockey, Jr Alys Springfield Andy Silvers Raymond Steele Howard Veidt Otis Wills Wayne Salyer Donald V. Cole Ray Duerstock Tony Laricchiuta Clarence Steele Stanley Geisler Mable Holliday Rose Charles Edward Charles Charles R. Bell Miss Charles Mary Etta Street Roosevelt Avenue Faith United Methodist Church Baltimore Street

Bride-Elect Jeannine Birch Parties Begin Before Aug Wedding

Bride-elect Jeannine Birch of Monroe and Roger Williams of Lebanon will marry August 17 at the First Church of God on Crawford Street. A kick off shower at Armco Girls' Holiday House featured yellow sprinklings and spring bouquets with hostesses Mrs. William Eisele and Miss Donna Hatton.

Jeannine Birch Roger Williams Armco Girls William Eisele Donna Hatton Miss Birch Harold Wagers John Grass Dalton McCullough Seldon Birch Zollie Trimble Paul Dempstenes Patty Oakley Tom Craycraft Pam Phillips Fordyce Cox Vivian Hounshell Elery Williams Melinda Wiliams Lexie Kinsworth Arretta Rainey Diane Osborne Woodrow Osborne Jake Bowen Bill Smith Beverly Brown Eugene Eisele Florence Collings

Harvard President warns force overrunning persuasion at baccalaureate

Cambridge Mass AP Harvard President Nathan M Pusey spoke at the 1968 baccalaureate service warning of a disturbing rise in people advocating force as a more effective tool than rational persuasion.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Nathan M. Pusey

Price tag tied to fabric quantity in fashion era

AP Fashion Editor Jean Sprain Wilson reports that fashion pricing increasingly reflects the amount of material used, highlighting a growing divide between rich and mass markets in New York. The piece notes that the cost of garments is influenced by fabric quantity, signaling a shift in industry standards.

Jean Sprain Wilson AP Fashion New York Fashio

Deborah Banker Weds Robert Merritt in New York Ceremony

Deborah Anne Banker daughter of Mr and Mrs James M Banker of Grand Avenue and Robert Edward Merritt of New York City married at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church New York The Rev Montague White officiated and the couple will reside at 1160 Third Ave New York City Brides dress white embroidered cotton lace with Dior bow headpiece They honeymooned in Stowe Vermont and plan to attend a Middletown wedding June 29 for the Bride's brother David Banker and Miss Barbara Lohrey The article also notes fashion trends and costs in the couture market.

Deborah Anne James M. Banker Grand Avenue Robert Edward Merritt New York City Elizabeth Merritt Port Chester N. Y Eugene F. Merritt Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church New York Montague White Banker Merritt Walter Moore Greenwich Shiloh Congregational Church Dayton Merritts Third Ave University of Pennsylvania United States Inter- Continental Trading Corp Miami University Vincent Monte-Sano Monte-Sano, Pruzan Coat

Marcia Lynn Slamka Weds Thomas Franklin Stafford

Miss Marcia Lynn Slamka and Thomas Franklin Stafford plan a July 6 ceremony at Monroe Methodist Church with a large bridal party. Bridesmaids include Linda Trimble and Joan Slamka Jr, while David Stafford and Norman Stafford join in as groomsmen. Organist Mrs James Kern will play, and a Fellowship Hall reception follows.

Marcia Lynn Slamka Thomas Franklin Stafford Monroe Methodist Church Joseph Stagmyer Marton Joan Slamka Jr Linda Trimble Ronald Glen Barker jJames Brooks Clark Record Join Slamka Sr McKinley Street Stafford Ruth ‘Stafford Cincinnati Joseph Stafford

Local Birth Announcements Signal New Arrivals

Vital statistics list multiple births with parents and addresses including Mr and Mrs Samuel Skeens Ardmore Drive and Mr and Mrs Albert Lattimore Lind Avenue. Also notes individuals such as Samuel Paul Moyer Ardmore Drive and Robert Edward Rock Jr. Florence Street with various family references.

Samuel Skeens Finley St Albert Lattimore Lind Ave Alfred Dawson Messiman Rd

Smoke Laws Fine But There's Limit

In Atlanta, the State Board of Health debates smoke restrictions after stricter air pollution rules. Vice Chairman John M. Martin proposes banning smoking at board meetings, while several members, still smoking, oppose the idea.

Atlanta, Ga State Board of Health John M. Martin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Hess Krogers Main ST Worrell-Haeberle Bridal Party William Walter Worrell Pamela Kay Goetz Germantown Melissa Connelly Ashland Chevyl Finke Daphne Yeary Melinda Bray Paducah William Walter Worrel Glenn Fredrick Haeberle Brent Haeberle James L. Webb A. Christian Worrell III William Julian Frankford William Farmer Wood Lexington Albert C. Worrell Sr Mount Holly J. F. Haeberle Glenn G. Bible Gladys Thorpe Villanova Gerald G. Miler Jeffrey Miller Pam Miller Belleville J. Glenn Boggs Nancy Boggs Harold Goetz Miss Sora Charlene Mannon Andrew Parrella Richard Simonson Charelle Higgins Oak Lawn Ill George F. Abele Jr James Farmer Elizabeth Abele Valle Crucis N. C Quentin Johnson George Abele Jr Holiday Inn George Miss Johnson Loretta Drive Mr. Abele George F. Abele Sr Largo Fla David McFadden Jerry Hester Philco Waco Oneida School University Blvd Robert E. Merritt Deborah Banker Robert Merritt New York Couture Group Samuel Paul Moyer Ardmore Drive Chester Reese Vanderveer St. Robert Franklin Mrs. Mollie Augspurger Columbia Ave Leslie Currier Marshall Road Charles Baskett Robert Smith Fairfield Ave Frank V. Gayheart Brenda F. Smith Sammie Smith James Burgess Currier Road Nora Allen Grand Ave Edward McQuinn Ann Leasure Richard Leasure Kenwood Drive THE Miami Spin Records Paul Tiny” Wellman Fairfield W.C.N.W Mediets Hutton CO Tiret Provident Mank Midg Tilt and Vine Ohio Gillen-Crow Drugs Central Ave Main William A. HarRison William Harrison North Main Street
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