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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1961
Page
6
Middletown Council of Garden Clubs received first and second place honors in Group B shows at a regional meeting held Monday near Cincinnati Beckford Station. Representatives from four counties attended as awards to the local council recognized its annual flower shows sponsored by the council.
A post nuptial shower honored Mrs. Bert Brewer formerly Carol Sorrell. Hosted by Mrs. Larry Parrella Mrs. David Kidd Mrs. Benjamin Dunn and Miss Juanita Fugate, seven guests attended at Parrella’s on McKinley Street. Halloween décor highlighted the gift table. prize winners were Mrs. David Haney and Mrs. Dean Whitaker. Attending were Della Sorrell Elberton Brewer Paul Curtis John Haney and Jane Thomas.
A ladies day bridge luncheon is planned at the Forest Hills lodge on Manchester Road. Activities begin at 10 a.m. with luncheon at 12 30 p.m. Members and guests may play their chosen games. Reservations via chairman Mrs Bonnie Trent on Nelson Road before noon Monday Nov. Also on the committee are Mrs Chester Trent and Mrs Morris Smith.
A covered dish supper preceded the decorations committee meeting for Delta Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi sorority Fall Fantasy Dance on November 18. Decorations chair Mrs Walling Gray hosted at Victoria Avenue with attendees including Mrs Robert Singleton Mrs Don Hoskins Mrs Steve Hill Mrs Larry Murphy Miss Amanda Grant and other members. The event runs 9 pm to 1 am at the Legion home with Barney Rapp's orchestra. Proceeds go to Doty House and the queen of the dance will be announced.
Miss Joan Duff bride elect of Jack Martin was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Millie Waugh. The party at the Duff family home featured a red and white color scheme, gifts and game prizes for Betty Bryant Karen Sebastian and Ruth Ann Tankersley. The couple plans to marry November 11 at Meadowlawn Church of God.
Miss Janice Bailey and Robert McCoy will exchange vows Saturday at 6 30 p m in Clayton Street Church of God. Bride’s attendants named with maid of honor Carolyn Brewer and bridesmaids Rita Coleman and Rebecca Lawson. Best man Jimmy Wise. ushers Art Barker and Bill Childers. Reception hosts listed. Propective groom son of Elbert McCoy of Franklin Madison Road. Also note cheese Gjetost origin Norway now made in U S.
Janet Gay Barton and Robert E. Price were joined in a double ring Methodist ceremony in Nevada Missouri on October 22 at 3 p m. The bride daughter of Mrs Alfred Barton and the groom son of Mrs Charles Price of Trenton were united by Rev Frank Tucker with white gladioli and wheat decor. She wore ivory dulcette satin with pearl beading and a French illusion veil. They will reside in Chicago at 1922 Pratt Ave. Both are Missouri Valley College alumni. The bride prior to marriage was a technologist for Upsher Laboratories. the groom works for U S Steel Co in Chicago.
Vital statistics record births at hospitals with multiple entries. Denzel Mullins of Gideon Road reports a girl born Tuesday, Ben Kakaris of Jacoby Avenue a girl born Tuesday, Herbert Osborne of Creekview Drive a boy born Tuesday, Waldean Back of Fairmount Avenue a girl born today, John Stallard of Illinois Avenue a girl born today, Robert Ritter of Eastline Drive a girl born today. Out of town C D Craft of Fayetteville North Carolina a girl born today at H Smith Memorial Hospital with paternal grandparents H C Craft and mater nal grandparents Laurel Ely.
A long list of residents and relatives appears in the Franklin area notices, naming Mrs. Fred Hurst, James Stamper, Helen Zornes, and many others by address and family ties. The compilation includes families from Camden, Carlisle, Waneta, Walnut, Baltimore, North Ave, Yankee Road, Franks, Oxford State, and more, with numerous sons and daughters identified at specific streets and driveways.
Oklahoma City expanded by 42.75 square miles on Tuesday bringing total area to 475.55 square miles, surpassing Los Angeles at 457.95 square miles to claim the nation’s largest city by area.
Two United States main boats run daily deliveries over a 65 mile lake route on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire.
AP fashion writer notes Ceil Chapman strips shoulder straps for a breezy spring collection. Models display diaphanous shelter jackets to cover bare shoulders, with Grecian draping and Egyptian-inspired ruching on chiffon dresses. Chapman also features tuxedo suits and a bold range of sleeveless and form-focused garments. Larry Aldrich presents winter coats and a mix of sleeveless and structured dresses for buyers.
Middletown Actors' Playhouse board met at the Fine Arts Center to approve Auntie Mame a three act comedy. It will be directed by Mrs Paul Faries and staged January 5 and 6 at the Middletown High School auditorium. Open tryouts are announced for Friday at 8 p m in the Fine Arts Center with further dates to follow.
The Butler County Home Demonstration Women sponsor a two day Christmas Idea Workshop on November 8 and 9. Sessions run 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. the first day and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second. The event, open to the public, is led by Lemon Township leaders Mrs. Lawrence Rusche and Mrs. Ronald Gill of Middletown plus committee member Mrs. John Naudin. Held at the Butler Rural Electric Building on Hamilton Richmond Road Route 177, the workshop offers ideas for gifts decorations and holiday foods with no reservations required.
The Coming Events Presser Chapter 367 of the Order of the Eastern Star will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. Annual reports will be presented and new officers elected followed by a social hour.
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