TV executive and mother writes blockbuster thriller Freeway
Deanne Barkley, NBC vice president in charge of motion pictures, wrote the suspense novel Freeway in nine months while managing a busy household with six children. The New Orleans native, now 45 and divorced, details her rise from secretary to first female VP of programming at ABC, and explains how reading bad scripts taught her to spot flaws and craft a hit that became a major motion picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Deanne’ Barkley
NBC
Burbank
Calif
New Orleans
California
ABC
Engagement of Irene Elaine Watson to Craig Johnson
Mr and Mrs Clyde F Watson announce the engagement of their daughter Irene Elaine to Craig Douglas Johnson of 3016 N Verity Pkwy. Mr Johnson, son of Mrs Shirley Johnson of Lebanon, is a Middletown High and Miami Jacobs alumnus and Armco Steel employee. Irene has completed requirements for graduation from Middletown High. They will exchange vows April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde F Watson
18Th Ave
Irene Elaine
Craig Douglas Johnson
N. Verity Pkvy
Johnson
Shirley Johnson
Lebanon
Middletown High School
Miami-Jacobs Junior College
Armco Steel Corp
Monroe couple wed in Cincinnati ceremony
Miss Teresa Egan of Cincinnati and Leland Chapman of Columbus married March 4 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cincinnati. Officiant was Rev. Timothy Graham. Honor attendant Sandra Prohaka of Oberlin. bridesmaids and ushers listed. Reception at Kof Hall. Bride a Woodward High and Capital University graduate. works for Columbus Recreation and Parks. Groom Lemon-Monroe High and Columbus Technical Institute alumni. employed by Helicopter Minit-Men. Couple resides in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Prohaka
Oberlin
Sonny Baker
Tim Silver
Fairfield
Robert Cheugh
Columbus
Donna Pastor
Cleveland
Kelly Baker
Patrick Amanda
Chapman
Woodward High School
Cincinnati
Capital University
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
Lemon-Monroe High School
Columbus Technical Institute
Ohio Women Get Rights Information Hotline Open
The Ohio State Women's Information Center provides a toll free line 1 800 282 3040 to answer questions about women's rights and remedies. Staff operate weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will refer to agencies as needed. A monthly Status Report newsletter, started in January, already reaches over 800 recipients. People may request the mailing list or join by contacting Room 10 State House Columbus Ohio 43215.
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Ohio
State of Ohio
Women's Information Center
WIC
Diane Poulton
Twirler Lee Ann Evans wins three events in Bellbrook
Lee Ann Evans, aged 9, dominates a USTA baton twirling contest in Bellbrook on Saturday securing first place in two baton solo events, a three baton solo, and strutting. She also earned a second place in another event, showcasing a strong performance across multiple disciplines.
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Lee Ann Evans
USTA
Bellbrook
Coterie Spring Dinner Dance Invitations Mailed
Invitations mailed for Coterie's spring dinner dance on April 8 at Wildwood Country Club. Music by Chameleon. Reservations with chairmen Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Granton at 605 The Alameda by March 30. Other committee members are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barnes and Mr. Warren Mueller, advisers.
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Wildwood Country Club
Chameleon
Wayne Granton
Alameda
Frank Barnes
Warren Mueller
Silent Auction Set by Middletown Symphony Women’s Association
The Middletown Symphony Women’s Association sponsors an April 15 silent auction at the Arts in Middletown Building. Committees report strong community donations across crafts, antiques, trivia, and services, with 6:30 pm cocktails, 7:30 pm buffet, and entertainment. Silent bidding ends at 9:30 pm with prizes announced by Rowan Crawford. Reservations cost 7.50 per person and may be mailed to Mrs. Odi Kordons.
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Middletown Symphony Women's Association
MSWA
The
Arts In
Middletown
AIM
Lee Bland
Ray Arnold
Rogers and Hart
Rebecca Cronin
Loyce Martin
John Schneidler
Howard Phillips
John Parker
Janet Crawford
Wayne Anderson
Gary Malinak
Vicki Nau
Brenda Bruck
Larry Moore
David Cronin
Entertainment Committee
Chardelle Weber
Charles Ernst
James Passino
Robert Hawk
William Reiss
Robert Kent
Robert Purdum
Clerks Symphony
Odi Kordons
Bavarian Drive
Cristonian Official Board elects 1978 president
Mrs Mary Fadden of Gamma Chapter was chosen as president for the 1978 79 year during a board session at her home 3201 Wildwood Road Other officers include Fay Bartlett vice president Bekki Danner secretary Susan Combs treasurer JoAnne Albrycht ways and means and Lee Boast coordinator All are Cristonians members from Gamma Epsilon Alpha Delta and Beta chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fadden
Cristonian Official Board
Gamma
Cristonians
Fay Bartlett
Epsilon
Bekki Danner
Alpha
Susan Combs
JoAnne Albrycht
Delta
Lee Boast
Beta
Gardeners advised to condition soil for better yields
Horticulturist Mrs. Russell Shoup spoke at the Ivy League Garden Club March meeting in the Barnitz Bank Community Room. She urged soil conditioning with compost or peat moss, using seed catalogs for guidance, and emphasized pesticide controls. Shoup, of Loose Nursery Dayton, also hosts a WAVI radio program and judges in the American Rose Society.
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Ivy League Garden Club
Barnitz Bank
Russell Shoup
Ohio State University
Botany 101
Green Thumb Garden Clubs
Shoup
Loose Nursery
Dayton
WAVI
American Rose Society
Greek Independence Day Dinner Committees Named at Meeting
Committees for the Greek Independence Day dinner on March 26 were named at a Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society meeting. Co chairmen are Mrs John Revelos and Mrs Soteri Laoudis. Several members and hostesses attended, with plans for church hall serving after Sunday services.
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Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society
John Revelos
Soteri Laoudis
Nick Revelos
Tom Demetriou
Ernest Weaver
James Poulias
Nick Ververis
Dimitri Gryparis
Spero Hagias
John Moore
George Tsolometes
John Garofolis
Nick Georgopoulos
Elias Anagnostou
Presvitera Karalexis
George Demetriou
Stratton Papakirk
Georgia Commines
Dolores Revelos
Nick Spanos
Kiki
Demetrion
Ververis
Spanos
Church Women United
Detroit
Mich
Tsolometes
Prosfero
Poulias
Panhellenic Branch Reservations Due April 4
April 4 deadline announced for Panhellenic branch reservations. Checks of 4.25 per person mailed to Mrs. D. W. Armentrout at 600 Ross St with annual dues due. Invitations sent for the 10:30 am event at Brown's Fun Country Club with Gil Whitney of WHIO TV as guest speaker. hostesses are Kappa Alpha Theta members.
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D. W Armentrout
Ross St
Brown's Fun Country Club
Gil Whitney
Whio-Tv
Kappa Alpha Theta
Engagement of Teresa Lynn Agee and Dennis Day Planned
Miss Teresa Lynn Agee and Dennis Day announce their engagement. Miss Agee is a 1974 Middletown High School graduate employed by Ayr-Way. Mr Day, son of Mrs. Charles Day of Germantown and the late Mr Day, is a Germantown High School graduate and an employee of St Regis Paper Co. The wedding is planned for July 31.
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Teresa Lynn Agee
Dennis Day
James H Agee
Mary Etta St
Day
Charles Day
Eby Road
Germantown
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Miss Barkley
Northwestern's
School of Journalism
Los Angeles
Deanne Barkley ‘Freeway’ Author
Miss Watson
Monroe
Teresa Egan
Leland Chapman
Edith
Evan Lacy
Rusty Dye
Ken Athey
Phillip Chapman
Nick Vidnanski
Twirler
Strassburger
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Ministry of Economy
Tucuman
U.S
the Krager Co
Desters
Circe
Virginia Ham
Central Ave
S. Briel Bivd
Oxford St. R
Kroger
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