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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1968

Page

9

Eight Women Teachers Inducted into Gamma Xi and Chi Chapters

The Delta Kappa Gamma chapters in Hamilton and Oxford inducted eight women educators in a dinner ceremony at Eaton Manor. New members include Lucille Gable Phillip Weenink Carl Trusty Wilma Wood Paul Ruark Robert McConaughy Frank Dodd Erich Steiniger Neal Bogner. Dr Naomi Brown spoke at Miami University on personal values in relationships.

Robert Lucas Princeton Gamma XI Chi City Delia Kappa Gamma Eaton Manor Hamilton Lucille Gable Hamilton City Phillip Weenink Carl Trusty McGuffey School Oxford Wilma Wood Amanda Junior High Middletown Paul Ruark George M. Verity Chi Robert McConaughy Manchester Junior High Frank Dodd Stewart School Erich Steiniger Neal Bogner Kramer School Miami University Naomi Brown Hanover College Indiana

TOPS Club Names October Queen and Officials

Twin Valley TOPS named their president Marian Myers queen of the month for October. October weekly queens included Wendy Hayes Charlotte Wells Hazel Craft Marian Myers and Hazel Craft. Norma Fultz was appointed news reporter. JoAnne Elam represented the chapter at the Area Recognition Day in Columbus with a 22 percent total weight loss. The group meets Wednesdays at 10 am at the Keister Road EUB Church in Peasttown Heights. for information call 423 9689.

Twin Valley Tops Marian Myers Wendy Hayes Charlotte Wells Hazel Craft Laura Kendrick Norma Fultz JoAnne Elam TOPS Columbus Keister Road Peasttown Heights

Longview Hospital Ward Party Sponsored by Local Groups

Longview State Hospital hosts a ward party in November organized by the Longview Social Service League with sponsorship from the Philthea Class and First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Herbert Rasor chaired. Mrs. Opal Metsker performed piano with Mrs. Willam Jolliff. volunteers plan Christmas gifts and two parties on December 5 and 21. prior November 11 meeting at Mrs. Lee Pohable’s home was noted. attendees included Mrs. Jollis, Mrs. Joe Orr, and Mrs. Pohable with Metsker as guest.

Longview State Hospital Longview Social Service League Philthea First United Methodist Church Herbert Rasor Opal Metsker Will'am Jolliff League Lee Pohable Stanley St Jollis Joe Orr Pohlable Metsker

Zeta Tau Alpha Hosts Doty House Film Night

Sorority members of ZTA Butler County Alumnae Club view a Doty House film on school therapy and activities for cerebral palsy youth. The Hamilton meeting at Mrs. Fred Johnson’s home planned future showings in Hamilton and Oxford and included a donation to Doty House.

Robert Davies Doty House Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Butler County Central Avenue Fred Johnson Hamilton Oxford ZTA Robert Goertemiller Tom Kinsworthy Beta Delta Zeta Tau Alpha Miami University Robert Wieche Bruce Todd Kettering Ohio

Church Groups Elect Officers and Plan Christmas Activities

Mrs. Howard Hoover was elected president of Fidelis t Class at St. Pauls United Church of Christ with Mrs. Roy Tanner as vice president and Mrs. C A Burnett as secretary. The Mary Martha Circle of Faith United Methodist met under Mrs. Anna Jo DeBord with notes on lepers, migrants, Bethany Village and World Community Day. Joint Christmas meeting planned for Dec 5. hostesses listed.

Howard Hoover St. Paul's United Church Fof Christ Roy Tanner C.A. Burnett Clifford Nolte Graham Layer Alma Schirmeyer Marie Draut Mary-Martha Circle Faith United Methodist Church Anna Jo DeBord William Randall William Donathan Charles Fogelman Bethany Village Armco Center Longview State Hospital Salvation Army Christmas Fund Harold Draut Sr

Fame Has Its Advantages For Barnard Daughter

Deirdre Barnard, 18, daughter of heart transplant pioneer Dr. Christiaan Barnard, notes perks of fame after returning from a Europe tour. She recalls previously carrying her own luggage and facing customs, now aided by staff and others.

Cape Town South Africa Christiaan Barnard Deirdre Barnard Europe

Pre Nupital Parties Honor Miss Swope Ahead of Wedding

Miss Avis Marie Swope bride elect of Glenn Raymond Geary was guest of honor at two bridal showers hosted by Mrs. Espa E Geary and a large list of co hosts. Out of town guests joined the event with plans for a Saturday open church ceremony at 7 30 p m at Grand Avenue Church of God.

Avis Marie Swope Glenn Raymond Geary Espa E. Geary Rose Marie Drive Franklin Ralph Ging Janice Darlene Geary Owen Geary William Geary Pauline Angle Ruth Giffen Frank Barker Lorena Gingerich Oscar Geary Robert Hanson Alice Fitzwater Becky Fitzwater Darrold Stapleton Sheridan Williams Florence Williams Roscoe Williams Malcom Rougeux Lonnie Bailey Frances Jennings Sandra Jennings William Setters Fred Leight William Bowlin Ward Taylor Clarence Bowlin George Lee Geary Allen Selby Robert Selby Rubert Adams Elza Mudd Richard Croghan Elsie Crawley William Kilinnski Augusta Vanderpool Stephen Gendek Cyrus H. Haynes Miss Swope Raughlie Swope Fourth Avenue Rose Marie Road Grand Avenue Church of God

Births Recorded for Curtis and Medley Families

Mr and Mrs Richard Ike Curtis of 6245 Kalbfleisch Road welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs John Medley of 201 Poplin Place Trenton welcomed a boy yesterday.

Richard Ike Curtis Kalbfleisch Road John Medley Poplin Place Trenton

Local Residents Named in Community Roster

A list of residents from Germantown Elman Drive Roslyn Drive Elm Place Yankee Road and other area streets includes Edgar Loy Mrs Lillian D Kash Mrs Walter Crenshaw Mrs Wayne Haddix Mrs James E Huff Mrs Richard Istoff Cameron C Wills Edwin R Zickgraf and Mrs Richard Netherly among listed names.

Edgar Loy Germantown Lillian D. Kash Elman Drive Walter Crenshaw Elmo Place Wayne Haddix Frankly James E. Huff Roslyn Drive Richard Istoff Gladys Drive James R. Sexton Elm Place Howard Mattocks Lorg Place Arch S. MclIntosh Middletown-Eaton Road Sam Adkins Yankee Road Kelly Wills Vermont Robert Kruse Franklin Cameron C. Wills Dayton Edwin R. Zickgraf Edwin Zickgraf Richard Netherly Barnitz St

Community group meetings share plans and updates

In Middletown various clubs held meetings at members homes. Walter Wendt spoke on school intelligence testing for The Clubs Mini Mothers. Homemakers Circle Eight planned a Christmas buffet and made centerpieces. Gamma Chapter Christonians screened Breaking the Code of Life with Dr. Ann Dyer leading the discussion. The Forget-me-not Sale progresses with Y teens assisting and past president chapter planning discussed. The next meeting for American War Mothers is set November 21.

Doug Gillen Central Avenue Walter Wendt Middletown Homemakers Circle Eight Clement Smith Timber Trail Drive John Young Gamma Chapter Christonians Loyd Nolan American Cancer Society Ann Dyer Dyer Doris Campbell Mike Burke Lynn ‘Drive Franklin Donald Davis Joseph Stratman Eastline Drive American Legion Virgil Combs

Football in the Water: The English Origin of Water Polo

A note traces football in water to 1870 England where early paddling games evolved into water polo, highlighting how the sport shifted from rough play to a formal aquatic team game over time.

Belle Terra Plans Lighting Contest

Belle Terra Garden Club names Mrs. Carl York chair of a Christmas Lighting Contest in the Hunter School area. The event, open to Hunter School district residents, offers prizes in doorway, picture window and general categories.

Carl York Hunter School Belle Terra Garden Club Carl Lundberg Woodhaven Drive Richard Huff Delbert Anderson Richard Perry Robert Taylor Hunter School District Roe! Gardens Lawrence Mitzen Richard Coddington

Duplicate Bridge Draws 32 Players at Brown's Run

Brown's Run Country Club hosted a ladies day duplicate bridge with 32 members and guests. Teams played the Mitchell movement finishing with averages around 84 percent. North-south winners included Dr. Betty Owens and Mrs. Russell Anness. Mrs. Earl Brooks and Mrs. C. M. Woodruff. Mrs. Howard Wikoff and Mrs. Howard Cheney. East-west tied for first at 96 percent: Mrs. W. O. Robertson with Mrs. Earle Turvey, and Mrs. Ed Barker with Mrs. Paul Smith. Third place went to Mrs. Daniel J. Hobbs and Mrs. Clinton Starks at 86.2 percent. A clinic by Mrs. Wikoff preceded the games. sessions start 10:15 a.m. with play at 11:30 a.m. Next session set for Nov. 21.

Brown’s Run Country Club Mitchell Betty Owens Russell Anness Earl Brooks C. M. Woodruff Howard Wikoff Howard Cheney W. O. Robertson Earle Turvey Ed Barker Paul Smith Daniel J. Hobbs Clinton Starks Wikoff

Silver and China Gifts Held for Christmas Orders

Promotion urges readers to order silver and china gifts early and offers free holding of items for Christmas.

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Tops Club Longview Doty House Film Chicago J. B. Harrison Virginia Arthur Strain Nancy Ward Robert Jeffress Kinsworthy C. R. Schneider Johnson Ruby Schroeder Henry Campbell Walter Gibbins Harold Leichty Marguerite Schaerges Hamilton Road Miss Draut Ors Read-Van Ouelpey Plumbing CO Eddie Emperis Ince Bill van Guelpen Great Britain Princess Anne British Show Jumping Association London W.C. Boyle England Homemakers Circle Two Belle Terra David Barker John C. Dillon N. Main St Marty Miller Miller Insurance Inc N. Verity Parkway Paul Deger Vic LeRoy Bowman Garden Store Verity Neibar Tytus Scotts Lawn Products Windsor Nankins
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