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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1974
Page
10
Rose Kennedy recounts the 1961 inauguration and White House years in the Woman's Day excerpt from Times To Remember. She discusses Jacqueline Kennedy's public role and the protocol of addressing the President, plus Joseph Kennedy's restrained influence and the shock of John F. Kennedy's assassination.
Miss Florence Powell told Critique Literary Society members at Mrs. Mildred Wilson's home that entertainment endures while humanity lasts. She traced milestones from the 1801 Ft. Washington play to 1940s television, noting Dayton's Turner Opera House 1866 opening and Cincinnati's Zoo Opera as the nation’s second oldest. Middletown's Song Theater, over 80 years old, is a landmark to preserve. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tyson and Mrs. Helen Larson.
Miss Marcia E. Giffen of Bradenton Fla daughter of Mrs Ruth E Giffen was married to James Edward Carter also of Bradenton on March 8 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bradenton. The bridegroom is the son of Mr and Mrs H B Carter of Bradenton with attendants Jan Koning and Charles Martin. The bride wore a three piece white knit ensemble and a navy knit coat dress trimmed in white. The bride is a Middletown High School and Miami Valley School of Nursing graduate employed at Family Health Center in Palmetto Florida. The groom, a Rochester N Y High School graduate, is in the U S Army and attends Lake City Community College. The couple will live in Lake City.
Mrs Kenneth Rieser of 4854 Hathaway Court Stonyrill is chosen as Mother of the Year by the Middletown Mothers of Twins Club. She will be honored April 16 and again at the June 21 22 convention in Willoughby and has entered Ohio State Mother of the Year competition. She and husband have twin girls Jill and Julie aged 3 and sons Douglas 8 and Craig 6. she has served as vice president of the club.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fletcher celebrate 20 years of marriage with an open house on March 24 at RECC Recreation Hall Danville. They reside in Harrodsburg and have five children and several in laws including Clyde in Indianapolis Gladys Loveland Pam and Polly. He formerly worked for the Guarantee Co in Indianapolis and they were married March 30 1924 in Lincoln County KY.
At tonight's Homemakers Circle 11 meeting president Mrs. Mark Bendel will earmark funds for charities and appoint a nominating committee for officer candidates for the April 16 meeting. The session at 3100 Elman Court precedes a white elephant sale and talent auction for members and guests.
The inter circle Homemakers party will be held this Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Women’s Center. Prizes will be awarded and a dessert smorgasbord will follow the card games. Mrs. H. A. Hoffman is chairman with Mrs. O. L. Bresbach as co chairwoman.
Mrs. Robert Grimes of 4812 Ronald Drive received the Cable Award of Delta Gamma at the founder's luncheon held at the Golden Lamb Inn in Lebanon. She organized the Middletown DG Alumnae Association in 1965 and held multiple state and national roles through 1973. New Middletown advisers for Delta Gamma's Alpha Omicron Chapter at Miami University include Mrs. Mapes, Mrs. Copp, and Mrs. Kelley.
Xi Epsilon Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held a rush party last night with guests Mrs. Gary Smith Mrs. John Carmody Mrs. Louis J. Andres Mrs. Ken Marfitt Mrs. Michael Daly Mrs. Bob Shaen Mrs. Dennis Stitsinger and Mrs. James Armbruster. Game prize winners were Mrs. Shaen and Mrs. Gary Smith. Mrs. Joseph Douthett and Mrs. Don Mardis led the rush committee as co hostesses.
Los Angeles AP reports sheriff deputies say 42 year old actress Sheila Scott was hospitalized after an attempted overdose of prescription drugs. She reportedly left notes in her West Hollywood home berating Chad Everett and the judge who ruled against her paternity suit.
A father recalls his son Eric's alarming appendicitis scare and emergency surgery after a fevered debate over McBurney's Point. The chaotic hospital night includes delays, multiple surgeons, and comic relief as the patient jokes about fried chicken while recovering.
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