If You Believe The Zodiac By Alice Lawler
A social gathering enjoys amiable talk about the year 1961 and the approaching spring. The conversation wanders through winter length and holiday dates before an unexpected event interrupts the scene.
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1961
Page
14
Thanksgiving Date Oddities Becomes Almanac Talk
Calendar watchers note Thanksgiving on November 23 this year versus 26 last year, while other holidays drift with the calendar. The piece muses on leap years, past and future dates, and oddities as 1961 and predictions for weather and birthdays, ending with a tease that something happened.
Zodiac talk sparks marriage mismatches in March notes
A lighthearted column explores how zodiac beliefs stir groups into comparing partners as incompatible signs. March natives face scrutiny with Pisces and Aries guidance, suggesting couples rethink horoscopic matches while resisting major life changes.
Zodiac party planning hints and birthday banter
A playful column weighs astrology as a guide for inviting friends and family to parties. It cites Sun signs Aries Leo Taurus Virgo Scorpio Pisces and others, suggesting compatible pairings and warning against mixing Libra with Capricorn while celebrating birthdays and social harmony. It ends with a cheerful birthday greeting.
Verity Variety Ball Set for March 11 at Hotel
An Oriental themed Verity Variety Ball will be held March 11 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Manchester Hotel ballroom sponsored by the Middletown Hospital School of Nursing. Student nurses in a floor show directed by Art Beck include Beverly Barnhart Dale McGough Juanita Pertkins Nancy Spence Patty Smith Brenda Neal Judy Abernethy Judy LeFevre Anna Mary Otterbein Cheryl Reed Malinda McAfee Brenda Cottle Betty Davidson Benny Long Grace McKee Gretchen Katzenberger Joyce Payne and Tanny Trepanier. A faculty skit and Barney Uhl's Orchestra will also be featured. James Elder Middletown Hospital assistant administrator will be emcee. Tickets from nursing students Verity Hall or by reservation. Committee chairs include Judy LeFevre decorating Miss Neal chairing, Miss Fouts properties, Miss Davidson band, Miss Cottle publicity, Miss Thea Leatherman costumes, Miss Barnhart tickets, Miss McGough reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital School of Nursing
Manchester Hotel
Art Beck
Beverly Barnhart
Dale McGough
Juanita Pert ‘Kins
Nancy Spence
Patty Smith
Brenda Neal
Judy Abernethy
Judy LeFevre
Anna Mary Otterbein
Cheryl Reed
Malinda McAfee
Brenda Cottle
Betty Davidson
Benny Long
Grace McKee
Gretchen Katzenberger
Joyce Payne
Tanny Trepanier
Barney Uhl
James Elder
Middletown Hospital
Verity Hall
Miss Neal
Miss Fouts
Miss Davidson
Miss Cottle
Thea _ Leatherman
Melinda McAfee
Nursing School
Easterling
Blending Modern and Traditional in Home Furnishings
The piece discusses mixing modern design with traditional elements in living spaces. It notes how contemporary style has softened and integrates well with older furniture, especially in rooms for young couples and model rooms. It highlights American elm as a rising favorite in modern pieces and praises balanced, uncluttered displays.
Joyce Mills Weds Larry Hattem In First Methodist Ceremony
Joyce E Mills daughter of J F Mills and Mrs Mills of Flemming Road married Larry Hattem son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Hattem in a double ring rite at the First Methodist Church chapel officiated by Dr C E Wintringham. The couple will live in Gardena California after a West Coast honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce E. Mills
J. F. Mills
Flemming Road
Larry Hattem
Nathan Hattem
New York City
C.E. Wintringham
First Methodist Church
Walter W. Day
L.f.mills
J.W. Mills
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Middletown High School
General Electric Co
Evendale
New York
Hughes Aircraft
Los Angeles
Calif
van Ness Ave
Gardena
Bend In The Road Lawyer Becomes Middletown's Only Lady Lawyer
Mary Lord, a local attorney in Middletown, describes her career path from art interests to teaching, then to law at Ohio State. She details family influences, College studies, and her decision to practice privately in the First National Bank Building, noting public misperceptions of lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lord
Mary
Arthur Lord
Orchard Avenue
Roy
Life Magazine
Minneapolis
Clark
Tom
Otterbein College
Lebanon
Middletown Boosters
Ohio State University
the University
Middletown
C. G. Crist
First National Bank
Daniel Webster
Clarence Darrow
Journal Photo—Barr
Leftover Bacon Tip for Flavorful Sandwich Fillings
A tip suggests saving leftover bacon and crumbling it into fillings such as egg salad or cheese spreads to add extra flavor and texture.
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Alice Lawler
Gal
Cupid
Capricorn
Virgo
Zodiaca
Aries
Cancer
Leo
Lion
Taurus
Bull
Scorpio
Pisces
Eleanor Ross
Joyce Mills
William Hartman
Cincinnati
Arthur Hattem
Les Mills
Burnett
Coats
Central Ave
Charles
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