Grilling accident survivor returns to normal life
David Dumford, burned at 16 when flammable fondue fluid sparked a charcoal grill, has recovered to wear shorts and play tennis. After seven grafts and multiple surgeries in Cincinnati, he rebuilt his life with model airplanes and school tutoring, facing scars and friends’ reactions.
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David Dumford
James Dumford
Kensington St
Dave
Cincinnati General Hospital
Shriners Burn Institute
Cincinnati
Shriners
Dumfords
Family recalls boy's recovery after 1972 propane grill accident
Mrs Dumford describes how Dave, burned in a 1972 accident, rejoined friends, resumed tennis, and pursues model planes and future Air Force dreams. His father emphasizes resilience, family support, and coping without self-blame amid a loving post incident life.
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Middletown
Air Force Academy
Shriners
Dave
Dumford
Michigan
Couple completes plans for wedding
Miss Paula Diane Cole of Arnold Drive and her fiance Ricky Doyle Slifer of Columbus Ga plan a June 11 wedding at the First Baptist Church with a 7 30 p m ceremony and a church reception. A rehearsal dinner is set for June 10 hosted by his parents at Bill Knapps Restaurant. Attendants include Catherine Cole maid of honor and several bridesmaids and groomsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Diane Cole
Arnold Drive
Ricky Doyle Slifer
Columbus
Carl W. Slifer
Duncan
Okla
Bill Knapp
Mas
Aul A. Cole
Ft. Benning
Middletown
Oxford
Oklo
Miss Cole
Kennett Cole
John Smith
Catherine Cole
Keith Schuette
Lexington
Jimmy Higdon
Louisville
Cynthia Chamberlain
Franklin
Katherine Bird
New Philadelphia
John Hardwick
Hutchinson
Kan
Mark Cole
Dan Slifer
Yuma
Ariz
Mike Smith
Jeffrey Tewart
Worthington
Engagement of Theresa Steiner and Rick Woff Set for Aug 13
Announcement states Miss Theresa Steiner and Rick Woff announce their engagement. Miss Steiner is the daughter of Mrs. Ann Good and Cliff Steiner. Rick Woff is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Poff of Ohio 741 Red Lion. Both graduates of Springboro High School. She works at Penney's Dayton Mall. he at Nachman Corp Mason. The couple plans an open wedding August 13 at Lion United Methodist Church.
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Theresa Steiner
Rick Woff
Roy Poff
Ohio
Red Lion
Miss Steiner
Ann Good
Lytle-Five Points Road
Springboro
Cliff Steiner
Kettering
Springboro High School
Penney’s
Dayton Mall
Poff
Nachman Corp
Mason
the Lion United Methodist Church
Dalton Loreant Engagement to be Marred in June
Mr and Mrs James A Dalton announce the engagement of their daughter Elaine to John Allen Loreant son of a Loreant of Houston Texas and Mrs David Garcia of Clearwater Florida The couple plan to wed in June at the Springboro Christian Church Both are Springboro High School graduates and employed by food outlet companies
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James A. Dalton
Red Lion Five Points Road
Springboro
Ah Elaine
John Allen Loreant
Ryan Road
Ingboro
A Loreant
Houston
Tex
David Garcia
Clearwater
Fla
Springboro Christian Church
Miss Dalton
Springboro High School
Mobley White wedding unites Rebecca Mobley and Michael White
The Rev Alvin Beggs officiated the Carlisle ceremony uniting Rebecca Mobley and Michael Eugene White. Both plan to reside on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington after a Lake Cumberland honeymoon.
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Alvin Beggs
Rebecca Mobley
Michael Eugene White
Imon Mobley
Central Ave
Carlisle
Eugene K. White
Heritage Road
Franklin
Carlisle High School
Middletown
Miami University
University of Kentucky
Randall Dunigan
Nashville
Tenn
Diane Paul
Plymouth
Mich
Joseph Gross
Russell Blossom
Amy Saul
Aaron Mobley
Jerry Neely
Jeff Mobley
Eric Mobley
Danny White
Carlisle Lions Club
Lake Cumberland
Shawneetown
Lexington
Wildlife Ball Reservations Due This Friday in Middletown
Five days remain to reserve spots for the Wildlife Ball an invitational dance for AIM the Middletown Fine Arts Center Middletown Symphony Orchestra and Campus Community Players. The June 11 event at the AIM Building Nwee Parkway starts 8 p.m. with a midnight petite buffet. Cost is 50 per couple and honored guests include John Ruthven and Judy Ruthven of Georgetown.
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Wildlife Ball
AIM
Middletown Fine Arts Center
Middletown Symphony Orchestra
Campus
Lawrence Linder
N.wee Parkway
John Ruthven
Judy
Georgetown
William Verity
Couple earns nursing degrees together at Miami University
Ann Bowers and her husband David completed associate nursing degrees at Miami University Oxford campus on May 14, eight days after Ann gave birth to daughter Annie. The couple plans to live in Circleville while awaiting a possible nursing post at Duke University Hospital. Ann and David, both graduates of Middletown High School, say studying together helped them pass exams and share notes.
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Miami University
Ann Bowers
Donald Slusher
Woodlawn Court
Monroe
David
Oxford
Ann
Annie
Circleville
Duke University Hospital
Durham
N.C Ann
Middletown Hospital
Middletown High School
Mary Alice Kochersperger Weds John Hess in Middletown
The Rev Don R Kochersperger officiated at the Amanda Uni Methodist Church nuptials for his daughter Mary Alice and John Douglas Hess of Auburn Street. The 3:30 p.m. ceremony featured a flecked nylon gown and a reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don R. Kochersperger
Mary Alice
John Douglas Hess
Auburn Street
Amanda Uni Methodist Church
Shelley Duvall Wins Cannes Acting Award
Actress Shelley Duvall shares the top female acting prize at Cannes for her role in Robert Altman's 3 Women. Canadian Monique Mercure also receives the award for J. A. Martin Photographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannes
France
Shelley Duvall
Robert Altman
Monique Mercure
J.A. Martin
Griest Sherron marriage announced in city wedding notice
The marriage of Mrs. Lorraine Ratliffe Griest of Victoria Avenue to Marvin W. Sherron of Niederlander Lane was held yesterday at 12 30 p m with Dr G Walter Weber officiating The ceremony was followed by a family brunch at the Holiday Inn Hostess was Mrs Gertrude Ratliffe Sherron's mother The couple announced wedding plans Saturday night at a dance at the American Legion attended by nearly 200 guests Mr Sherron works at Black Clawson Co.
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Lorraine Ratliffe Griest
Victoria Avenue
Marvin W. Sherron
Niederlander Lane
First Baptist Church
G. Walter Weber
Holiday Inn
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Mr. Dumford
Mary Beth
Jon
Mrs. Dumford
Cincinnati General
Mrs Dumford
O.K
St. Mary's Church
Dave Dumford
Mrs. Cole
Vancouver Street
Mobley- White
UK Medical Center
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Michael White
Sam MacMullan
Kochersperger-Hess
Richard Adams
Dayton
Terry Cook
Don Kochersperger
D. Russel Lee Vocational School
Lemon-Monroe’ High School
Middletown Journal
Kochersperger
Hood Ave
Hess
M Journal
Hazel Sharritts
Girard Ave
Angeles Times
Copa Milton
Charles St
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