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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1962
Page
14
The piece recalls long-remembered film stars from Keystone comedies to Greta Garbo and Valentino, contrasting them with contemporary idols. It notes audience nostalgia for classic stars like Pola Negri and Rudolf Valentino and hints teens favor current cinema while defending modern love scenes against past censorship.
The piece recalls Middletown’s earliest cinemas on Old West Third Street and a memorable grotesque comedy scene involving a sausage dog. It notes crowded early theatres like the Nickelodeon and Princess, Gem, Broadway, Gordon’s, Eagle, Grand, and Bijou, and the rise of film stars and vaudeville acts around turn of the century.
The piece recalls early cinema with serials like the Perils of Pauline and Exploits of Elaine, Pearl White, Marie Dressler, and Fatty Arbuckle. It notes the shift from silent to sound films, cites The Jazz Singer, and mentions a 1923 sound picture predating Jolson’s 1927 fame.
The piece traces Hollywood’s early boom with color, widescreen, and Cinerama, fueled by movie stock but later hurt by TV competition and rising costs. It notes Louis B. Mayer’s peak pay and public fascination, then observes chains shrinking and theaters turning into parking lots or bowling alleys.
Invitations go out for the First Baptist Church annual Christmas Breakfast to be held December 7 at 9 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. The program features Middletown High School Triple Trio under Miss Helen Weinberger with additional music by Mrs. Robert Ramsdell. Proceeds will benefit missionaries in South India and the Congo, the Granville home for the aged, and Valley Forge Forward Fund. A nursery will be provided for attendees.
Miss Kay Lawrence daughter of Mr and Mrs James Lawrence pledged Tau Gamma chapter Chi Omega at Wittenberg University attends Wheaton College Parents Day events in Wheaton Illinois with Dr and Mrs Jack Harris. Linda Shackelford named to Collegiate Chorus at Bowling Green State University. Messiah concert December 9. Jeffry Elmer Gilbreath named to 1962-43 Marching Maroons at Eastern Kentucky State College. Patricia Wootan earns fourth in Robert's Editorial Awards 1962 and scholarships to International School of Alcohol Studies. Michael Day cast in Damn Yankees at Creighton University and elected president of Fine Arts Society.
Dear Heloise gives a glycerine based bubble recipe using liquid detergent glycerine and food coloring. Suggests reuse of bubble solution with spools or straws and bathtub play. Also offers a lemon rind sponge deodorizing method and notes sponge odor removal.
The Grace Baptist Church hosted the 7:30 p m ceremony uniting Miss Wanda South and Howard Dale Buchan. Rev H S Gessner officiated with maid of honor Jacqueline Stacy and bridesmaids Tonya MacDonald Barbara Brewer Cathy Mettey and Robyn South. Best man Charles Buchanan II and ushers included Charles Buchanan III and multiple South relatives. A church reception followed.
Roberta Mills, 18, a Halifax Dartmouth area dancer, teaches ballet to 19 students while studying at Dalhousie. Born in Montreal, she trained in Montreal Toronto New York and Halifax and says early ballet can help posture and grace when properly taught. She enjoys dancing to twists and jives but treats them as passing fancies and notes dancing is demanding work.
Engagement announced for Mollie A Habig and John R Adams. Mollie is a St Johns High School graduate employed by Sorg Paper Co. John is Germantown High School graduate and Germantown Post Office employee. The couple plans a spring wedding.
A dedicated ballet student, supporting her mother and pupils, has built a small business income to cover outfits and living costs. She notes rising ballet interest locally and hopes a repertory theatre opening will create more chances to perform publicly.
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