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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1971
Page
12
An ironic column mocks garden zeal and real estate hype about lush yards. It skewers agents obsessed with property greenery, contrasts costly cement remedies, and ends with a resolve to aggressively weed and control every plot. The author uses humorous hyperbole about weeds, gardens, and suburban life to critique overvalued outdoor spaces.
The Lt. Richard Stockton Chapter Daughters of the American Colonists installed officers for two-year terms at its annual covered-dish luncheon. Elected: regent Mrs V C Thompson, first vice regent Mrs Herbert Fall, chaplain Mrs John Molloy, recording secretary Mrs Lloyd Buchanan, treasurer Mrs James Aubley, registrar Mrs William Garvin, historian and librarian Miss Jeannette Niederlander. Mrs Molloy read excerpts on national defense from The Foundation for Economic Education Behind the Synthetic Curtain. The meeting at Mrs James Aubley home was the last until September with Miss Niederlander assisting.
Thirty two players joined the Middle Town Duplicate Bridge Club at Temple Beth Sholom using the Mitchell movement and posting an overall average of 84. North–south winners were Herschel Greenham and Sidney Yager with 92 percent, followed by Douglas Clifton and Dan Gugler at 91 and Frank Coldiron and C M Woodruff at 90. East–west top pair was Robert Nerenberg and Dan MacLean with 102 percent, Paul Smith and another player at 99, and C W Rotrssen with RC Manuel at 85 percent.
Ninety couples attended Wildwood Golf Club's spring dinner dance held Saturday night in the clubhouse. Harry Phipps band provided the music. Planning committee included Mr and Mrs William Schneider, Mr and Mrs Tom Wiley, Mr and Mrs Dave Higbee, Mr and Mrs Doug McCabe, and Mr and Mrs William Osborne. Another dinner dance is planned for July 17.
New York AP reports designer Bill Blass showcased a classic collection featuring tailored suits and tweed elegance with evening pieces in fur and satin. Thea Porter opened a New York boutique with dramatic dresses in chiffons and velvet, drawing stars such as Elizabeth Taylor Burton and Andy Warhol while offering custom, ready to wear, and wholesale lines.
Iona Asher staff writer and Chardelle Weber women’s editor drive coverage of local women’s news across the paper. They deliver features, profiles, and timely updates from the community.
Miss Deborah Marie Finney and Larry Alan Fillnow set June 12 at 7 30 p m for their wedding at First United Methodist Church. Attendants include maid of honor Cynthia Finney and bridesmaids Nancy Fillnow Jill Anderson plus ushers from Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. Hosts for receptions listed with several showers noted in Barbara Drive area.
MISS FINNEY was feted May 4 with a personal shower given by Mrs. Guy Sutton and Mrs. William Whipp at 6367 Howe Road Another pre nuptial festivity a miscellaneous shower was co hosted by Mrs. Robert Breiten bach and Mrs. Richard Hall on May 13 at Armco Girls Holiday House Mrs Fred Finney and
Women of Bethlehem Lutheran Church hosted a luncheon for patients at the Longview State Hospital on Saturday providing refreshments and gifts. Hostesses included Mrs. Joan Caldwell and several others, aided by the Middletown Longview Social Service League board members. The monthly luncheons are sponsored by Middletown Longview Social Service League.
Beginning piano students under Mrs Carl Dickerson at 301 Cranewood Drive Trenton presented a recital Saturday. Participants included Doug Lenos Janis Prushing Karen Kelley Pamela Faulkner Jeff DeYoung Janet Kelley Terri Runyon David Moore David Berg Denis Williams and Marty Kelley. Judy Dickerson performed before the recital.
Coming Events Chapter 183 Women of the Moose will elect officers tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Moose Lodge S Main Street Enrollment a business session and lunch are on the program Ida Morningstar Chapter 572 Order of the Eastern Star meets tonight at 7 30 in the Commercial Building Theme directed by Mr and Mrs Walter Crenshaw The Bible a Symbol of Goodness Mrs Joe Schrock decor lead
Births reported for Mr and Mrs Hedger Roger McMonigle Douglas Moore Larry Rothwell and Edward Morrison with address details. Additional social notices list names including Coleman Roberts Robert Stacy Glenn Back Dorsie Center Aster Northern and others with various streets and households.
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Omicron Chapter held a May morning breakfast at Mrs. Joseph Douthet's home with members in housecoats and curlers. Four members departed to the Exemplar chapter, and Mrs. d Entremont received a special gift for planning the best program of the past year while secret sisters exchanged gifts.
Middletown chapter of the American War Mothers will hold a ham and bean luncheon on Thursday May 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the American Legion Auditorium. First vice president Mrs Curtis Jones heads the fund raising project. Tickets are 135 per person at the door.
A national builders' magazine reports the new generation favors smaller housing units with more multi purpose rooms. They prefer conversation pits over living rooms and hideaways instead of traditional bedrooms, signaling altered living space priorities.
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