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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1968

Page

9

Designers Garden Club elects new officers at luncheon

Mrs. Terry Bright is the new club president with Mrs. Robert Tennant as vice president and Mrs. John Naudin as secretary. Mrs. Leroy Wagner serves as treasurer. The group met at Mrs. Marvin Max’s home on Jackson Lane.

Terry Bright Designers Garden Club Robert Tennant John Naudin Leroy Wagner Marvin Max Jackson Lane Federation of Garden Clubs of Cincinnati Garden Club Council James Stewart Dale Kohler

Expression and Dramatic Art Recital at Wilson School

An Expression and Dramatic Art Recital will be presented Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Wilson School auditorium by 22 children. Performers include Emily Burns Robin Burns Hope Cohen Carolyn Compton Peter Compton Ross Compton Jr Joan Ellison Ann Evans Mindy Fleishman Karen Haugen Beau Holiday Linda Hupka Jane Johnson Lauren Larson Pam Levey John Marshall Martha McClellan Mike McClellan Billy Rathman Marchie Rathman Karen Root and Murray Wilson with accompanist Carol Ann Hunter. The program is presented by students of Ann Schellenbach.

Emily Burns Robin Burns Hope Cohen Carolyn Compton Peter Compton Ross Compton Jr Joan Ellison Ann Evans Mindy Fleishman Karen Haugen Beau Holiday Linda Hupka Jane Johnson Lauren Larson Pam Levey John Marshall Martha McClellan Mike McClellan Billy Rathman Marchie Rathman Karen Root Murray Wilson

Mrs Petry Leads National War Mothers Day Observance

Mrs Robert Lela Petry national corresponding secretary of the American War Mothers in Washington DC organized the Arlington National Cemetery Mother's Day observance set for 2 pm. The program features awards to Cyrus Roberts Vance and James H. Parke, a First Lady message, Navy Band music, and carnations placed on the Tombs of the Unknown Soldiers by hundreds of patriotic groups.

Robert Lela) Petry Sherman Avenue Harold Sherron Curryer Road Washington, D. C Arlington National Cemetery Cyrus Roberts Vance Defense James H. Parke Lyndon B. Johnson United States Navy

Sewing Circle Meeting at Bethlehem Church Parish Hall

Domina Events reports The Sewing Circle of Bethlehem Lutheran Church will meet Wednesday afternoon in the Parish Hall for a regular gathering and sewing activity.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Homemakers Board Elects Officers at Walton Court

Mrs Steven Gallagher was elected president of the Homemakers board after Thursday’s officers election at the Walton Court home of Mrs Todd Gardner. New vice president is Mrs Robert Nickell, secretary Mrs LeRoy Rose, and treasurer Mrs Edward Morris. The group planned its annual banquet with Gone with the Wind as the theme at Midway Lodge at 6 30 pm, with General chairman Mrs Charles Shelanskey. A dance was approved as a planned event for the 23 members and guests, hosted by Mrs C A Ashcraft, Mrs Ralph Connor and Mrs George Mullin.

Steven Gallagher Official Board of Homemakers Walton Court Todd Gardner Robert Nickell LeRoy Rose Edward Morris Gardner Midway Lodge Charles Shelanskey C. A. Ashcraft Ralph Connor George Mullin

Bridal Party Named for Sheets Miller Wedding

Miss Jacqueline M Sheets daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Sheets Ronald Drive and her fiancé Warren L Miller plan a May 18 wedding at First United Presbyterian Church with a 730 p m ceremony. Maid of honor Jana Sheets. bridesmaids Pam Miller Cynthia Slough Sue Slagle Kay Finkelman. Flower girl Michelle Forkner ring bearer Christopher Blevins. Best man Paul Bowles ushers Herbert Kelhoffer Stephen Allison and Craig Clark Miller junior ushers.

Jacqueline M. Sheets Jack Sheets Ronald Drive Warren L. Miller First United Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall Jana Sheets Pam Miller Cynthia Slough Sue Slagle Kay Finkelman Michelle Forkner Christopher Blevins Miller Paul Miller Burton Road Paul Bowles Herbert Kelhoffer Stephen Allison Craig Clark Miller

Shower for Miss Arkill Held by Sister-in-Law

Miss Kay Arkill, fiancee of Larry Risner, received a kitchen shower hosted by her sister-in-law Mrs. Robert Arkill at a Springboro home. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Arkill of Marshall Road. The wedding is set for June 8 at First Christian Church with guests including Mrs. Carl Mueller and others.

Kay Arkill Larry Risner Robert Arkill Springboro George Arkill Marshall Road First Christian Church Carl Mueller Ray Barr William Arkill Cindy Risner van Tipton

Mrs Griffin Hosts Gourmet Club Dinner

The Gourmet Club met at the Schirm Drive home of Mrs John C Griffin on Thursday evening. Assisting hostesses included Mrs Harry Bedford Mrs Thomas Tuttle Mrs Phillip Zollett and Mrs Eugene Bennett. The meal featured cucumber soup filet of sole a la Lord Darling ginger carrots green beans almonds cornbread strawberry jam greens with orange avocado onions and onion dressing followed by chocolate brownie pie ice cream coffee and Italian candies.

Schirm Drive John C. Griffin Harry Bedfod Thomas Tuttle Phillip Zollett Eugene Bennett

Post Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Reichter in Texas

A post nuptial party honoring Mrs. Phillip Reichter formerly Peggy Spence was hosted by Mrs. Richard Fischer and Mrs. John Spence at Spence home on Lawn Avenue. The Spence Reichter wedding occurred March 31 at First Baptist Church in Killeen Texas. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Spence and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reichter. Attendees included Mrs. Jim Spencer Mrs. Charles Reichter Mrs. George Spence Miss Patty Spence Mrs. Clark Spence Mrs. Clarence Kinser Mrs. George Ingram Miss Lori Ingram Mrs. Rosie Wood and Mrs. Marvin Gardner.

Phillip Reichter Peggy Spence Richard Fischer John Spence Lawn Avenue Spence - Reichter First Baptist Church Killeen Tex Charles Reichter Sutphin Street Jim Spencer George Spence Patty Spence Clark Spence Clarence Kinser George Ingram Lori Ingram Rosie Wood Marvin Gardner

West Middletown Baptist Ladies Aid Society Meeting Notes

The Ladies Aid Society of West Middletown met at Mrs. Robert Wood Sr on Ronald Drive with Mrs. John Wood assisting. Plans were made for a May 21 trip to Cincinnati for the Bob Braun program and a June 1 rummage sale. bus reservations are handled by Mrs. Wayne Back. Over 200 mothers and daughters attended a WSCS banquet at Faith United Methodist with topiary decorations and readings by Mrs. William Mulholland and others.

Robert Wood Sr Ronald Drive West Middletown Harriet Connors Betty Taylor Wscs of Faith United Methodist Church Edward Lovelace C. R. Schneider LeRoy Miller Russell Davidson James Hogg Robert Gray Lenora McQuinn E. J. Stevens

54 Year Member In Spotlight At Music Club Dinner Meeting

Middletown Music Club honored Pearl Walburg a member since 1914 when it was the St. Cecilia Club, naming her an honorary member as the group prepares for its 75th anniversary. The Diamond Jubilee Committee led by Mrs. Robert Ramsdell outlined plans and announced new officers and committee assignments for the upcoming year.

Music Club Middletown Holy Trinity Church Robert Ramsdell E. H McCandlish Harold Conn Edward Jones Agatha Evers Harry D. Pratt Devon Adams Stephen Molnar

Miss York Honoree At Shower

Mrs. Earl Fouts and Mrs. Wayne Smithson hosted a mixed shower at the former’s Dorset Drive home for Betty Allene York daughter of Alfred York and Mrs York of Sheldon Road. Betty York is engaged to Richard E. North son of Ira North of Arcanum. The couple plans a June 29 7 30 p m at the First United Presbyterian Church. Attendees from Middletown Columbus Dayton Kingsport and Miamisburg joined friends and family in celebration.

Earl Fouts Wayne Smithson Dorset Drive Betty Allene York Alfred York Sheldon Road Harold Radabuugh Eugene Dunbar Elsie Davis Frank Guyler Everett Sams Wilbur Fryer Edward Erlandson Jack Lawson Howard Ward Harold Hannah Wendell Tallman Susan Jones Nicholas Russin Edward Richardson William Huffman James Urmston Carol York

Couple To Wed June 29 In Kettering

The wedding of Miss Beverly Cogan and Richard Netherly will take place June 29 at St George Episcopal Church Kettering with vows at 430 PM and a 6 PM reception at Forest Hills Country Club. The May Delta Chapter meeting highlighted by officer installation and a safari slideshow were reported at the Mothers Club event.

Beverly Cogan Richard Netherly St George Episcopal Church Kettering Cogan Kenneth Cogan Flemming Road Mr. Netherly Erice Netherly Grand Avenue Forest Hills Country Club

Wedding Date Set By Couple

Miss Claudia Lee Keister and Michael Jon Habig set Friday June 28 for their wedding. They will exchange vows at 7:30 PM at Faith United Methodist Church Baltimore and Philadelphia Street with a reception in the church Fellowship Hall. Keister is daughter of J. C. Keister and wife of S. Breiel Boulevard. Habig’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Habig of E. Central Avenue.

Claudia Lee Keister Michael Jon Habig Faith United Methodist Church Baltimore Philadelphia Church Fellowship Miss Keister J. C. Keister S. Breiel Boulevard Paul H. Habig E. Central Avenue

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