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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1966

Page

5

Rehearsal Dinner Fetes Bridal Party

Mr and Mrs Harley T Beck of Lamberton Street hosted a rehearsal dinner for their son Charles and his fiancé Jo Ann Ruff and the wedding party at the Eck Road home of the bride elects grandparents Mr and Mrs John Hasselbach. Guests included Diane Cape Paula Taylor Barbara Ruff and Charles Ruff of Atlanta Ga. The couple will marry today at 4 30 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Harley T. Beckett Lamberton Street Charles Jo Ann Ruff Bethlehem Litheran Church Eck Road John Hasselbach Jed Craft William Halsey Robert Fairchild Richard Beckett Robert L. Fairchild Richard Beckett Sr Diane Cape Paula Taylor Sandra Beckett Dale Miller Carolyn Miller Marie Ruff Barbara Ruff Charles Ruff Atlanta, Ga Ruff Beckett Bethlehem Lutheran Church Eaton Avenue Joseph §. Ruff

Bride-Elect Honored With Linen Shower

Miss Robin Fugate, whose June 18 wedding to Tim Weidle is set at First Methodist Church, received a linen shower from Mrs. C. W. Jones and daughter Sharon at their Park Avenue home in Franklin. Guests included numerous friends and relatives, with Fugate's parents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Omer Fugate of Franklin and Weidle’s family connections noted.

Robin Fugate Tim Weidle First Methodist Church C. W. Jones Sharon Park Avenue Franklin Frank Page Edward Kelley Midge Bailey Paul Harrison Herbert Randall Margaret Weinbarger Omer Fugate Hazel Lamson Jerry Johnston Donald Schrader Russell Weidle Ronald Owens Cicero Feltner Ronald Wells Donna Schrader Pamela Linzie Jack Linzie Miss Fugate Miami Avenue S. Dixie Highway Weidle

Mayoress Gains Weight From Busy Derby Schedule

Wendy Plucknett, 21, became Derby’s mayoress a year ago after her grandfather City Councilman William Bonell became mayor. She has attended about 300 banquets and receptions, now weighs 36-25-37 from 34-22-35 and plans to lose 28 pounds by dieting.

Derby England Wendy Plucknett Wendy William Bonell

Man Sees Car Rip Into Yard

Louis Kakaris of 3101 Rufus St reported to sheriff deputies that at about 10 15 p m yesterday a black car smashed through his fence into the rear yard. The driver backed up despite cries, returned to the road and sped away. Car parts were found at the scene.

Louis Kakaris Rufus St Sheriff's Deputies Kakaris

Antioch Emeritus Professor Bardules Dies at 78

Constantin Bardulescu known for basic patents on blind flying and automatic pilot, was emeritus professor of electrical engineering at Antioch College. He joined the faculty in 1927 and died Thursday in Yellow Springs Ohio.

Yellow Springs Ohio Constantin D. Bardulescu Romania Bardulescu Antioch College

Hamilton Singles Club Picnic Planned at Fairfield Home

The Hamilton Singles Club will host a 3:30 picnic tomorrow at Em Dsuban’s Fairfield home, 2445 Mack Road. A basket lunch will be served. Open to single adults 25 and older from Middletown and nearby areas. Reservations chaired by Dottie Nantz, Katheryn Michael, and Gertarde Moe. Ralph Brandenburg serves as club president.

Hamilton Em Dsuban Mack Road Fairfield Middletown Dottie Nantz Katheryn Michael Gertarde Moe Ralph Brandenburg

Composer Discussed at Beta Theta meeting on Chopin

Leah Shellinglaw presented a Chopin life program to Beta Theta Chapter of Pi Mu at Mrs. Delpa Laycock's home on S Main Street. After discussion, members performed piano pieces and plans for the Pageant of Beauty and a recital were announced for Saturday at the Women's Center. A family picnic is set for Saturday June 4. Elizabeth Zornes Irma West and Mrs Laycock will attend a six week St Louis Institute of Music session.

Leah Shellinglaw Chopin Beta Theta Chapter National Society of Pi Mu Delpa Laycock S. Main Street Women’s Center Elizabeth Zornes Irma West Laycock St. Louis Institute of Music Delpha Laycock Pi Mu Debbie West Carl Flory Roger Stamper Janet Aldridge Karen Profitt Paul Weidle Charlene Mannon Leah Shillinglow Ronnie Ely Vonda Campbell Billy Terhune Brenda Zornes Vona Campbell Leah Shillington Ohio Music Teachers Association

Quake Shakes Matsushiro in Nagano Region

A strong earthquake of magnitude five on the Japanese scale struck Matsushiro and rattled nearby Nagano. The quake damaged windows and roofs in Matsushiro, a town of about 22 600 residents, 112 miles north of Tokyo, with daily tremors since August 1965.

Tokyo Japan Matsushiro Central Meteorological Agency Nagano

Germantown Teens Injured After Single Vehicle Crash

Two Germantown youths were listed in good condition at Middletown Hospital after a one car crash on Nancy Road about 1 30 a m Thursday. Donald Peck 18 suffered severe lacerations to his left arm right shoulder hips and left jaw while passenger Steve Countryman also of Germantown Rt 1 had facial cuts and head contusions. Chief Earl Smith said Peck appears to have fallen asleep at the wheel after leaving a class party.

Germantown Middletown Donald Peck Rt. 1 Nancy Road Steve Countryman Earl Smith German Township Police Peck

Eisenhower Leaves Hospital For Farm Stay

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower ends a three week hospital stay at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and returns to his Gettysburg farm. An aide says he feels fine after arthritis and doctors expect he can resume golf.

Gettysburg Walter Reed Army Medical Center Dwight D. Eisenhower

Middletown OMTA Elects Thompson as Chapter Head

The Middletown Chapter of the Ohio Music Teachers Association elected Mrs. V. C. Thompson to lead the group for the coming year, replacing Mrs. Andr Szabo. Mrs. E. H. McCandlish was chosen secretary treasurer. Recital plans were approved with dates for Wilhelmina McLane November 19, Irene Journelle Price January 28, Robert Ramsdell March 24, a Boys Recital date, and Louis Rossman May 13. A social hour followed with Mrs. Szabo as hostess.

Andr Szabo E. H .McCandlish Wilhelmina McLane Irene Journelle Price Robert Ramsdell Louis Rossman Szabo

Committee Plans Summer Dance for LaSoiree

A committee met at the Evans home to finalize LaSoiree’s summer dance on June 25 at Midway Lodge Farmington Road with Picnick Prance as the theme. Bob Legg's Orchestra provides music. invitations go to members by June 10. next meeting is scheduled June 7.

LaSoiree William J. Evans Harden Avenue Midway Lodge Farmington Road Bob Legg Evans Lewis Shaffer Richard Gray Clifford Sampson Clarence Adams Jr Glen Lyons Elvin Wagner

May meeting notes from First Methodist Church clubs

The Churches Circle Six at First Methodist held a May pledge service led by Mrs. B A Roof with Mrs. Robert Brinkmeyer participating. They recalled the Women of the Bible program with Mrs. Sune Richards, signed pledge cards, and exchanged secret pals at Mrs. E S Lands home.

Circle Six First Methodist Church B. A. Roof Robert Brinkmeyer Sune Richards E. S. Land Milton ‘Road Earl Bicher Roy Deardorff David Young Boonstra Circle van Buren Center Dayton Joseph Shepperd Fred Finney Anna Mor Norbert Wacker Educaris Clark Methodist Church Robert Tucker

Vital Statistics Births and Names Listed Citywide

A city notice lists numerous birth announcements and names with addresses or streets. Entries include multiple families welcoming boys and girls, with names such as Earl Mack, Robert Willis, Courtney Short, John Herr, and Mary Lou Back among others.

Earl Mack Elmo Place Robert Willis Union Road Franklin Courtney Short Lebanon John Herr Kensington Court

Farley at 78 Embraces Age as State of Mind

New York AP reports former Postmaster General James A. Farley turned 78 Friday saying age is a state of mind. He remains a powerful Democratic figure who once broke with Roosevelt and hopes to blow out 100 candles, noting it took four tries to reach 78.

New York James A. Farley Farley Franklin D. Roosevelt

Construction Starts at Butler County Juvenile Center

Remodeling begins at the Butler County Juvenile Detention Center on Fair Grove Avenue. The project will add three rooms, with an estimated cost of about $5,000. Roth Buertsch & Co., 118 Main St., is the contractor and completion is expected by mid June.

Hamilton Butler County Juvenile Detention Center Fairgrove Avenue Roth Buertsch & I Co Main St

Mothers To The Rescue at Dallas Bottling Plant

Tom Rubio stopped his car when his wife was about to give birth in a Dallas parking lot. A group of pregnant women gathered while a nurse from a childbirth class helped deliver the baby. The nurse Mrs Evelyn Wormser assisted as the delivery completed with encouragement from the women.

Dallas Tex Tom Rubio Rubio Evelyn Wormser

Grain Prices Slump in Chicago Market

Chicago trading opened with mixed grain activity as buyers watched futures drift. Prices moved within narrow ranges with no clear leader, signaling cautious investor sentiment ahead of key USDA reports.

This Day in History May 28 Highlights

In 1918 the 28th Infantry of the 1st Division carried out the first U S offensive in World War I on the Western Front in France. Also events include Washington's first battle in 1754 and Belgium's surrender in 1940.

U.S France George Washington Great Meadows Belgium Mexico Auilia Carroceto Rome Yokohama Nepal Mt. Everest Kennedy Adlai E. Stevenson South America Cuba Elizabeth Germany

Male Executives Wage War Against Jowl Drag

In a 1960s style feature, male executives battle signs of aging with creams, masks, and eye pads aimed at tone and firmness. Departments report rising demand for facial masks, anti-dark-circle treatments, and long morning grooming rituals as business leaders guard youth and appearance.

Jean Sprain Wilson NEW York Brooks Brothers

Ex Official Townsend Dies in New Jersey at 77

Dallas S. Townsend 77 longtime public official and former assistant U S attorney general died Friday in Montclair New Jersey He had served as director of alien property under President Eisenhower in 1953 and held high level legal posts during his career

Montclair Dallas S. Townsend Dwight D. Eisenhower U.S

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