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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1960

Page

6

Thanksgiving dance reservations due for Phi Beta Psi event

Five days remain to reserve tables for Mu chapter Phi Beta Psi sorority Thanksgiving dance. Deadline is Wednesday noon. Tickets from sorority members or at door. Dance Friday November 25 at Manchester Hotel ballroom from 8:00 to 1:30. Harmony Kings perform. Proceeds aid Middletown American Cancer Society chapter.

Phi Beta Psi Sorority James Sexton Elmo Place Wilma Gade Ardmore Dr Donald Hensler Arnold Sexton Manchester Harmony Kings Eugene Switver Middleown American Cancer Society

Parties Honor Bride Elect Mary Jim Rentschler Thompson

Mrs Willis Whitman and Mrs Donald Humphries hosted a dinner at Central Avenue for Miss Mary Jim Rentschler whose engagement to James S Thompson of New York City is to be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church. Guests included numerous relatives and coworkers. gifts complemented the future home. A second luncheon by Mrs Wiltur Huffman on S Main Street invited the bride elect’s relatives and Butler County Welfare Department coworkers.

Willis Whitman Donald Humphries Central Avenue Mary Jim Rentschler James S. Thompson New York City Holy Trinity Church Ralph Hummel Frank Swill Otto Hein Raymond Moore Joseph McMahon Edwin McComb Carl Rentschier Thormmpoon Howard Thompoon Fresno

Couple Names Bridal Party and Shower Given

Janet Rae Jennens and fiancé Stuart Logan plan a January 7 ceremony at 4 00 am at First Baptist Church West Carrollton Middletown area. Jennens selects matron of honor Donna Campbell and bridesmaids Ann Heatwale and Mary Beth Jennens with ringbearer Keith Back. Best man Robert Jennens, ushers Jerry Cline William Broscheid and Douglas Lagan, reception hostesses Virginia Neal and others.

Janet Rae Jennens Stuart, Logan Robert Logan Pampano Beach Fla First Baptist Church Robert M. Jennens West Carrollton Middletown Jerry Cline Donna J. Campbell Bethel Park Ann Heatwale Parkersburg W. Va Mary Beth Jennens Germantown Keith Back West Middletown Robert A. Jennens Logan William Broscheid Weet Carrollton Douglas Lagan Cleveland Virginia Kay Neal Hamilton

Shaker Union Village Story Highlighted At Ramblers Club

Mrs Burns discussed Union Village Shaker community in Warren County at the Ramblers Club meeting held yesterday at Dr and Mrs Hilan Ardmore Drive. The talk noted Union Village as an early large Shaker center founded in 1905 and later disbanded after 107 years.

R. S Burns FE. W Jones Ramblers Club Ross A. Hilan Ardmore Burns Union Village Warren County Otterbein Allegheny Mountains

Linen shower honors Bliss Jennens hosted by aunts

Bliss Jennens was feted at a linen shower hosted by her aunts Mrs. Wilson Neal of Hamilton and Mrs. Joseph Haigh at Haigh's Sixth Avenue home. The event brought together family and friends in a early celebration prior to the forthcoming wedding.

Bliss Jennens Wilson Neal Hamilton Joseph Haigh Sixth Avenue

Finnish Line Clicks With New First Lady

An article previews the impact of Marimekko fashions on a future First Lady. It describes bold color palettes and simple silhouettes from Helsinki firm Marimekko, noting designs range from free form to straight lines, with dresses, housecoats, and children’s wear.

White House John Kennedy Ome Cambridge Mass Design Research, Inc Pennsylvania Avenue New Finland Sonvel Hina Marimekko Armi Viljo Ratia Helsinki Marimekko Oo Vuokko Esko

Church groups hear on Doty House plan and Christmas events

Hugh Buller outlined Evans Circle and First Methodist Church aims for Doty House handicapped center at a meeting in Trenton. Members discussed donations to tune the center piano, Christmas tea plans, and December party. Separate sessions covered Friendship Circle at First Baptist with a Christian citizenship talk by H H Lawrence and a long program at Evans Circle.

Hugh Buller Doty House Center For Evans Circle First Methodist Church Thomas Wakefield Trenton Butler James Murphy W. E. Davis Robert Balger John Diefenbach WSCS So Schneider Edward Cox Arnold Bowden R. V. Masdell Franklin Street Murphy Sanford Craft Batsey Drive Franklin Friendship Circle First Baptist Church Okey Jackson Louise Brock Ben Kitchen Jom Mack Garland Williams Brock Mary Thatcher H. H Lawrence Eppa Long Guild Robert Brown Milton Road Nancy Edwards

War Mother Install Officers in Middletown Chapter

Middletown American War Mothers installed new officers at a luncheon in the American Legion auditorium. President Charles Oakes leads a slate including Sherwood as first vice president and Petry as second, with Cot tie and Martin among others. The group planned Thanksgiving gifts for shut-in members, a Forget-Me-Not Drive, and a December rummage sale at the former McAlpin's building on Central Avenue.

Middletown American War Mothers American Legion Charles Oakes Edwin Sherwood Robert Petry Roy Smith Burley Cottie Elmer Martin Lida Peck Homer Anthony Charles Pelton Bessie Johnson Rose Flisher Frank Chapman Peter Kurtz Robert Miller W. H. Gillespie Will Pieratt Charles Bolton Abe McAlpin Central Avenue

Club Events and Dinner Dominate Local Meetings

Mrs C E Winteringham led a chalk talk on Being Thankful for Little Things at a Girls' Club FTTF Club meeting with twenty five members present under president Mrs R A Heck. Hostess committee included Mrs John Hoskins Mrs Earl Margerum Mrs L D Wilmore and Mrs Estella Bennett. Twelve Gourmet Club members plus guest Mrs W W Rutledge enjoyed a Canadian dinner at Mrs Edward Barker's home with white tapers silver compote and green grapes ivy and white winter berries on display. Business session set plans for the Christmas dinner.

C. E. Wintringham FTTF Girls’ Club R A. Heck John Hoskins Earl Margerum L. D. Wilmore Estella Bennett Gour' ‘Met Club W. W. Rutledge Edward Barker

Bank President Speaks On U S Monetary System

Edward Barker president of the First National Bank addresses the Guided Study Club on the U S monetary system. He traces federal reserve history from 1907 to 1935 and notes the safety of deposits and currency elasticity while stressing women's financial role. The program featured film and discussion led by club members.

Edward Barker First National Barker Federal Reserve Congress

Wedding Attendants Feted Before Tomorrow's Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Wayne Watson of Terre Haute Ind host a dinner at the Driftwood Room honoring the wedding attendants of their son Mark Watson and Lois Timmer. The couple wed tomorrow at 3:30 PM at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church. decorations feature colored chrysanthemum arrangements.

Wayne P. Watson Terre Haute Ind Driftwood Room Mark W. Watson Lois Timmer St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church H. C. Grunewald Noel Liston David Paul Watson Edward Timmer David Poligipi Carol Sue Jones Russell McHenry Eddie Timmes James Clark Janet Thomas Maurice Lewis Randi Sehmacher Richard Alexander Linda Moore Virginia Sennet Jack Murray Robert Sutton Tithiet Edward W. Timmer the Alameda

December meeting hosts named for event

Mrs. Howard Wikoff will be hostess for the December meeting. Assisting with hostess duties were Mrs. Axel, Vog Busch and Mrs. M. L. Johnston.

Howard Wikoff Axel Vog Busch M. L. Johnston

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