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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1968
Page
8
Mrs. Homer Weikel spoke Wednesday on Ohio Spring Wild Flowers at the Neighborhood Garden Club held at the Earl B. Kleins' home on Flemming Road. She cited principal plant families, showcased live specimens and slides from Urbana, and noted flower judging results led by Miss Esther Kerschbaum and Mark Kerschbaum among others.
Mr and Mrs Robert Clark Burns of Chesterland host a rehearsal dinner for Brian Duff Burns and bride to be Donna DeHart Speigle at Peerless Mill Inn Miamisburg after reverent service at First United Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 4 30 p m. Attendees include families from Middletown Chesterland Lima Cincinnati Cleveland and Mayfield Heights with a reception at Manchester Motor Inn after the ceremony.
Miss Pennye Kaye Rowland and Thomas Robert Smith set June 1 for their wedding at 7 30 p m at First Christian Church with Rev. Edwin Bobbitt officiating. A reception follows in Fellowship Hall. Rowland is daughter of Mr and Mrs John G Rowland of Franklin. Smith is a Carlisle High School graduate who attended Hobart Welding School and works for Kaiser Engineers.
War Mothers held a tree planting at Armco Girls Holiday House in memory of Silver Star Mothers. Attendees included Edith Armitage American Legion Post 218 Chief James Howerton and singer Mrs Joseph Sabo. Members planned donations and hospital day observances and noted upcoming events and services.
The Alpha Chapter Cristonians met at Mrs. Robert Bulger's home last night to install officers led by President Mrs. James Shrout and Vice President Mrs. Thomas Johnson. Committee chairs named include Ways and Means Mrs. Al Fenton, Project Mrs. A B Johnson, Sunshine Mrs. Glen Cole, and more.
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Phillip Reichter formerly Peggy Spence was hosted by Mrs. Don L. Schul at her Monroe home on Britton Lane. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Baty Miss Shirley Tipton and others. The couple wed March 21 at First Baptist Church in Killeen Texas and live on Hendrickson Road.
James C. Marks urged the Mid Middlesex Chapter of the National Secretaries Association to rename the era as the Sobering Sixties. He spoke on U S economics including balance of trade and inflation at the Manchester Motor Inn. Officers were elected for 1968 69 and an Oct 26 institute detail announced.
Mrs Karl Banzhaf spoke on Living Dolls using dolls from her collection dating to the 1600s 1892 and 1910 to illustrate remarks at Circle Two Women of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Miss Clara Sixt announced a sewing day on May 21 and others spoke on Psalm of Thanksgiving Moodiness with Mrs Banzhaf and Mrs C F Miller as guests.
Piano students of Mrs. Deven Adams certified member of the Middletown Chapter of the Ohio Music Teachers and the Music Teachers National Association will be presented in a public recital tomorrow at 3 30 p m at the Women's Center. Participants include Louanne Shetter Leanne Stephens Mark Johnson Jane Finney Becky Asher Barbara Moore Tammy Duff Tommy Tolson Becky Dennis Mary Fisher Scott Harris Linda Eisele Connie Adkins Diane Finney April Loveless Lanny Cruse Cindy Greenwood Heidi Lundeen Pam Harris Lori Cruse Jenny Jones Rickie Wood Pam Jones Bill Eisele and Dawn Thornbery.
Promotion claims Carter's Pills stimulate the slow digestive muscles to relieve irregularity and restore comfort. It asserts quick, temporary relief and urges readers to buy for 49 cents with millions of satisfied users.
The Lodges Enrollment of Lois Jean Perry and Betty Treadway highlighted a Moose Home gathering on Main Street. Members were reminded of officer elections at the May 15 business session and covered dish dinner, with prizes awarded to Mae Selby and Helen Green.
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