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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1968

Page

6

Lehrey Banker Wedding Set for June 29 in Dayton

Miss Barbara Lehrey and her fiancé David C. Banker plan a 7:30 p.m. Saturday June 29 wedding at Shiloh Congregational Church Dayton. A reception will follow in the church social room. Miss Lehrey is daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Lehrey Dayton. Mr Banker is son of Mr and Mrs James M Banker Grand Avenue.

Barbara Lehrey David C. Banker Shiloh Congregational Church Dayton Miss Lehrey Carl Lehrey Mr. Banker James M. Banker Grand Avenue

Eckhardt Weds Miss Jane Gettinger in Connersville

Mr and Mrs Ralph Eugene Eckhardt married April 21 at First Methodist Church Connersville Ind The couple will reside in Lockland Ohio after a Washington DC honeymoon Bride Jane Ellen Gettinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Gettinger Connersville Maid of honor Jerilyn Gettinger Bridesmaids Julia Gettinger and Joanne Eckhardt The Rev Jack B Haskins officiated at 2 30 PM reception in church fellowship hall Best man Ralph Keister Ushers Michael Hannah Edwin Keister James Gettinger The couple's families include Mr Eckhardt formerly of Middletown and the bride a Connersville High School graduate and computer programmer for Gibson Greeting Card Co Cincinnati.

Ralph Eugene Eckhardt First Methodist Church Connersville Ind Lockland Ohio Washington, D. C Jane Ellen Gettinger Merle Gettinger Clinton Eckhardt Oxford Avenue Middletown Jack B. Haskins Jerilyn Gettinger Julia Gettinger Joanne Eckhardt Ralph Keister Germantown Michael Hannah Trenton Edwin Keister James Gettinger Eckhardt Middletown Hig School Automation Institute of American National Cash Register Co Dayton Connersville High School Automation Institute of America Cicinnati Gibson Greeting Card Co Cincinnati

Card Party Reservations for Greek Church Mothers Club

Reservations for a card party by the Mothers Club of Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church are accepted by chairman Mrs Nick Ververis and Mrs Paul Demostenes. The event on May 9 at 7 30 p m at the Women's Center will feature Greek pastries and prizes to raise funds for Sunday School materials.

Mothers Club of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Nick Ververis Beatrice Drive Paul Demostenes Jackson Lane Women's Center N. Broad Street

Jayne's Vermifuge P W and R W Tablets Fight Pin and Round Worms

Medical experts warn one in three people may carry pin or round worms in the intestine. Jayne's Vermifuge P W and R W claim to kill worms in the large intestine with a scientific coating. Each tablet targets pin worms or round worms and offers formulations for children and adults.

Jayne

Shower Honors Bride-Elect Elizabeth Zornes

A kitchen shower for Elizabeth Zornes, bride-elect of Woodrow Bell II, was hosted by Beta Sigma Tau sorority sisters at First National Bank University Branch. Guests included Lucy Squire, Linda Gephart, Marcia Cook, Debby Smyth, and others. The couple plans a June 21 wedding. Zornes is Miami University junior and Bell works at Armco Steel Corp.

First National Bank, University Branch Elizabeth Zornes Woodrow W. Bell II Zornes Beta Sigma Tau Lucy Squire Linda Gephart Marcia Cook Debby Smyth Linda Routzahn Marlene Simpson Middletown

Middletown Garden Club Spruces Up City Entry Sign

Mrs. William Verity hosted Middletown Garden Club at Thorn Hill Lane for a luncheon and business session. Projects discussed include beautifying the Rt. 122 Welcome sign with tulips, planting geraniums, filling outdoor library planters, and future red oak planting in Old South Park.

William Verity Middletown Garden Club Thorn Hill Lane Calvin Verity William Rose Robert Millan Marjorie Driscoll Middletown Rt. 122 Old South Park

BSP City Council Plans Parade In Loyal American Day Observance

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority new City Council discussed parade plans for I Am a Loyal American Day and Memorial Day July 4. Two convertibles were allocated for the Sweetheart Queen and Princess. Nu Phi Mu reported 29 girls rushed last month. An executive board meeting is set for May 20 at Mrs Gray’s Circle Drive home. The next council session is May 27 at the Civic Association.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Robert Gray Gerald Manning Nu Phi Mu

Assembly Schedules Meeting Plans for May 11 Visit

Members will discuss plans for a May 11 visit to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Lexington Kentucky. The assembly will review itinerary and arrangements for the planned trip.

Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children Lexington

Edwin Eye Forfeits Bond In Snowball Arrest Case

Edwin Eye 35 of Mills forfeited a $25 bond in Laramie municipal court after failing to appear on a charge of propelling a missile toward a person and a building. He was arrested for throwing snowballs.

Laramie Wyo Edwin Eye Mills

Church meeting schedules officer election and tryouts

The gathering will include officer elections under adviser Theresa Downs. Try-outs follow the business session. Jewel officers pages and choir members will rehearse at 12 30 p m at the church. Refreshment committee members are Linda Woodcock Shirley Miller Becky Sorrell Debby Jones Lorna Stevens Dana Smith and Patti Johnson. Setup committee includes Sally Lato chair Ann Whitman Betty Miller Carolyn Atkinson Rhonda Powell Debby Egleston and Cindy Dreher.

Theresa Downs Jewel Linda Woodcock Shirley Miller Becky Sorrell Debby Jones Lorna Stevens Dana Smith Patti Johnson Sally Lato Ann Whitman Betty Miller Carolyn Atkinson Rhonda Powell Debby Egleston Cindy Dreher

Film tour of the Hawaiian Islands by sorority group

Miss Judy Darragh served as pilot for an imaginary island trip shown by Delta Pi Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority. The Hawaii itinerary, captured in film, followed Miss Darragh’s summer view with hostesses Mrs. Howard Schneider and Mrs. Jack Shafer presenting colorful leis. The event at Eastern Lanes set a May 13 business session at 7 30 p.m.

Judy Darragh Delta Pi Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Hawaiian Islands Miss Darragh Howard Schneider Jack Shafer Eastern Lanes

Coming Events Presser Chapter 367 Eastern Star Meeting

The Coming Events Presser Chapter 367 Order of the Eastern Star meets tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple for initiation led by Mr and Mrs Finley Lykins. Decorations are handled by Mrs William Lentz Miss Pam Miller and Mrs Paul Miller. Ladies Auxiliary 178 National Association of Letter Carriers meets Friday at 7 30 p m at 1109 Wilmore Dr hosted by Mrs Cecil Hoskins with co host Mrs Donald Hoskins.

Presser Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Finley Lykins Dallas Randall Victor Cornett James Whitaker Densmore National Association of Letter Carriers Cecil Hoskins Wilmore Dr Donald Hoskins

Mexican mural in Portugal honors Luso Mexican unity

Mexican painter Andres Salgo, a 25 year Portugal resident, presented a mural dedicated to Luso Mexican unity at a Lisbon ceremony. Mexican Ambassador Rafael Fuentes stressed friendship and Mexico policy of nonintervention in other nations.

Better Ways Come Hard on Navajo Homes

WINDOW ROCK Aziz reports many Navajo tribesmen still sleep on dirt floors in mud and log huts wrapped in sheepskin, sticking to ancestral warmth despite newer options. The piece highlights stubborn poverty and cultural ties shaping housing choices.

Window Rock Aziz

Delta Kappa Gamma Parley Opens Friday in Cincinnati

Middletown Chi Chapter will be well represented at the Delta Kappa Gamma State Convention at the Netherland Hilton in Cincinnati Friday through Sunday. Miss Jeanette Stuart of Lima presides, with Miss Mildred Borger of Howe Road Chi president. Highlights include Thai dancer Kulida Duangnette and Lisa Sergio speaking at the Saturday luncheon. A Sunday breakfast features Mrs. Alice Kennelly Roberts discussing Dawn of a New Day and her poetry.

Middletown Chi Netherland Hilton Hotel Cincinnati Jeanette Stuart Lima Mildred Borger Howe Road Kulida Duangnette Chiengrai Thailand A. Margaret Boyd Ohio State University Lisa Sergio Sergio Catherine M. Rathman Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Delta State of Ohio Austin Texas Alice Kennelly Roberts Oak Hills High School Roberts

Miss Mount Tapped For Mortar Board Honor

Miss Jenny Mount daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Mount of 6211 West Alexandria Rd Middletown Rt 4 was tapped for Mortar Board at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware The junior English major is academic affairs editor of the Ohio Wesleyan Transcript and serves on the Committee on Intellectual Affairs.

Jenny Mount Arthur Mount West Alexandria Rd Middletown Rt. 4 Mortar Board Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Miss Mount Madison High School Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Wesleyan Transcript Theuniversity

Women reunite at hospital for births of first children

Three lifelong friends from Louisville, all from neighboring blocks and same college, were recently reunited in the hospital. Mrs Omar Tatum and Mrs David Keller welcomed their first children while their friend Miss Mary Weber performed blood tests for both cases.

Louisville Omar Tatum David Keller Mary Weber

Vital Statistics Call Line For Patient Outreach

Mrs William Lindsay Jr of 1412 Moter Drive Dayton welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Pochel of 157 Britton Lane Monroe reported a girl today.

William Lindsay Jr Moter Drive Dayton Ralph Pochel Britton Lane Monroe

Neighborhood Names in Hospital Census List

The notice lists residents connected to local hospitals and households across Franklin, Somerville, Carlisle, Manchester Road, and surrounding streets. Names include Mrs Eston C Riggs, Mrs Carl E Buchanan, Mrs Delmar Loving, Bruce Wyatt, Charles Denton, Mrs Olin J Flowers, Mrs Luke Bentley Jr, Mrs Russell Helton, J B Hensley, Mrs Jack E Sprinkles, Charles F Osborn Sr, Mrs Nat C Watson, Mrs William Reese, Mrs Richard Pruett, Mrs David A Armbruster, Robert K Johnson, Mrs Roy Riley, Joseph J Atkinson, George Mapel, Mrs Joe Duncan.

Carl E. Buchanan Franklin Delmar Loving Bruce Wyatt Crawford St Charles Denton Manchester Road Olin J. Flowers Luke Bentley Jr Mason Russell Helton Carlisle J. B. Hensley Pierce Hensley Somerville Jack E. Sprinkles Batsey Drive Charles F. Osborn Sr Bayview Drive Nat C. Watson Curtis Richard Pruett Marshall Road David A. Armbruster Trenton Robert K. Johnson Alameda Roy Riley Joseph J. Atkinson Kenee Drive George Mapel Joe Duncan Monroe St

Amanda WSCS Meeting Set at Amanda Methodist Church

Women's Society of Christian Service at Amanda Methodist Church will meet this evening at 7 30. Mrs Lillian Osborne will lead meditation and a pledge service will be conducted by Mrs Paul Doughman and Mrs Harry Pell. Fellowship hour follows with hostesses Mrs Lylburn Fleming Mrs Arthur Eisele and Mrs Arnold Hiatt.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Amanda Methodist Church Lillian Osborne Paul Doughman Harry Pell Lylburn Fleming Arthur Eisele Arnold Hiatt

Sno-Bol toilet cleaner deodorizes and sanitizes fast

A nickel’s worth of Sno-Bol cleans and deodorizes toilet bowls in seconds. General cleaners rinse away but lack sanitizing power. Sno-Bol works full strength to remove rust stains and calcium deposits, offering faster results and lower cost than leading cleaners.

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Mr. Eckhardt Miss Jane Gettinger George Leighton E. S. Myers William Rathman Robert Vorhis James Emerson Thomas Wilson Jeanette Niederlander Jay Wright Jr Paul Pardenner Driscoll L. F. Weitzenkorn Paul M. Woodward Jr Sylva Riley Rome Italy Vorhis Verity BSP City Council Verity Parkway Portugal Kentucky the Enquirer Zeta Chapter Nelta Kappa Gamma Eston C. Riggs of Grand William Reese Casper St Dobrozsi D’varga Yankee Rd Michigan Ave Idaho Amanda Wscs Staley A. E. Staley Mig. Co P. O. Box Decatur Bowman N. Verity Nelbar Tytus
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