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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1970

Page

6

Blackwell predicts knee hem trend despite mini backlash

AP reports on fashion forecaster Mr Blackwell who says the knee will be harder to see in 1971. He notes California women will favor color and knee length by day, with floor-length gowns at night. Designers like Rudi Gernreich criticize the long-skirt look while previewing new swimwear and jersey ensembles.

Los Angeles Blackwell California Bill Travilla United States Tonger Rudi Gernreich Mr. Blackwell Mrs. Americas Lovery Fashion Newyork

Cotillion Dance Bids In Mail

Invitations for Middletown Cotillion's Oct 10 formal dance were mailed today with Oct 3 reservations. Mr and Mrs Paul Galeese accept bookings at Central Avenue. Event at Manchester Motor Inn includes cocktail 6:30 to 8, buffet 8 to 9, Cecil Youngs orchestra 8:30 to 12:30, theme Let’s Go Dutch.

Middletown Cotillion Paul Galeese Central Avenue Manchester Motor Inn Cecil Young

Vital Statistics Roundup of Newborns and Dismissals

A list records multiple birth announcements including a boy for Ronan Lasso in Harden Drive and several other couples with addresses in Middletown Monroe Lebanon and Franklin. Several births note Saturday or yesterday while dismissals include Harold Steed Gerald Kelhoffer and others across local streets and avenues.

Mrs. Ronan Lasso Harden Drive Boy Andrew Golembiewski Old St. Monroe Joseph Holman Cocke Road Lebanon Ronald Reifsnider Paullin Road Gary Miller E. Second St Franklin Arthur Freeman Curtis St Orbie Wells Fairmount Ave Harold Steed Longfellow Gerald Kelhoffer Jonns Road Emil Miller Texas Ave Raymond Carozza Park St Ernest Howard Bexley ‘Drive Paul Wilch Sr Carolina

Engaged: Patricia Rajala and Richard Waxweiler

The engagement of Patricia L. Rajala to Richard James Waxweiler is announced by their families in Flint Michigan. The bride elect recently graduated from the University of Michigan and is pursuing a master's in guidance counseling. The groom elect holds a science engineering degree and will complete a master's in industrial engineering in December.

Patricia L. Rajala Richard James Waxweiler Eino Rajala Flint Mich Waxweiler James H. Waxweiler Milton Road University of Michigan Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Junior League of Beta Theta Pi Operations Research Department

22 Girls Pledge Campus Sorority at Miami University

Twenty two Middletown Campus students of Miami University pledged Beta Sigma Tau in the Green Room of Finkelman Auditorium. Members listed include Cisty Karada Patty Rehse Elaine Hackney and others from Middletown Trenton Mason and Waynesville. Initiation of two spring pledges Debbie Young and Brenda Highley preceded the pledge service. BST enters its fourth year on campus with officers Charlene Chamberlain president and other leaders. BST and Pan-Hellenic Council members aided orientation and plan to aid brain-damaged children center this year.

Middletown Miami University Beta Sigma Tau Finkelman BST Cisty Karada Patty Rehse Elaine Hackney Vickie Gose Peggy Reuter Jennifer Elam Marlena Richards Vicki Lickert Ginny Tutt Pat Frost Jo Ruttencutter Bec Hausman Kathy Day Mary Ann Keene Helen Poll Trenton Carol Brown Jenifer Reznor Connie Porter Franklin Brenda Jones Robyn Frazee Monroe Kristi Madison Waynesville Lyndia Cox Mason Debbie Young Brenda Highley Charlene Chamberlain Debbie Reid Cathy Grooms Diana Mason Verity Lodge Perkins Pancake House Schneider Paul Galeese

DCS Hosts Hospital Luncheon for Longview Patients

Delta Chi Sigma Sorority members acted as hostesses and served refreshments at a Saturday luncheon for Longview State Hospital patients. The event was sponsored by the Mid dletown Longview Social Service League with Mrs. Edward Allen as chairwoman and several auxiliary supporters from the Longview community.

Delta Chi Sigma Sorority Longview State Hospital Middletown Longview Social Service League Edward Allen Paul Scott Tom Crowe John Hoffer Lee Pohlabie William Call J. T. Orr Tom Dunn Elizabeth O'Neil Longview Social Service League

Marriage of Jane Kilgo and Ivan Crawford

Announcement of the marriage between Mrs. Jane F Kilgo of Ardmore Drive and Ivan A Crawford of Monroe formerly Middletown. They wed Saturday morning at the Rev Edwin Bobbitt residence with Rev Bobbitt officiating. Crawford is assistant auditor at First National Bank of Middletown. They will live at 419 Doverdale Drive.

Jane F. Kilgo Ardmore Drive Ivan A. Crawford Monroe Middletown Edwin Bobbitt Bobbitt First Christian Church Crawford First National Bank of Ae Weet Armco Steel Doverdale Drive

Census survey duties set by Elizabeth Henderson in Detroit area

Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson will act as a Census Bureau representative to conduct a consumer buying and home improvement survey in October. The quarterly questions gather data on expectations to buy a house, car, or major appliance and past purchases, guiding federal programs. Hubert A. Yerkey notes regional office oversight in Detroit.

Elizabeth Henderson Central Ave Bureau of the Census Hubert A. Yerkey Bureau Detroit

St John’s Boutique Project draws parishioners talents for sale

St John’s Church in St. John’s parish launches its first Christmas Boutique as an all-inclusive sale of talent items produced and donated by parishioners. General chairs Mrs. James Long and Mrs. Matt Foley invite men and women to contribute crafts, baked goods, jams, and country store items with workshops each Wednesday and a sale on Sunday November 15.

James Long Matt Foley The Begin St. John’s Church First Ave Marie Smith Dwight Pearce Josephine Winglewich James Wagner George Lockard Bernard Skinner Don Lehman Carl Hurr Fred Burk Joe Haker

Accent on Women: Chardelle Weberlona Asher Judy Goates

Feature column notes on women by Chardelle Weberlona Asher and Judy Goates with contributions from staff writers. The piece highlights local women’s voices, roles, and community impact through brief profiles and commentary.

Chardelle Weberlona Asher Judy Goates

Our North American Heritage Opens Critique Society Year

Miss Florence Powell opened Critique Literary Society’s 50th year with a paper on the genesis and evolution of American culture. She highlighted distinctly American innovations such as Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July, noted the role of technology and science, and praised Franklin and Whitney for their pivotal inventions impacting mass production and daily life. The October program will feature Thomas K. Wenrick presenting South of the Border Latin American Influences at his Greenville home, with his daughter Dian ne assisting.

Critique Literary Society Florence Powell Critique Powell Benjamin Franklin Eli Whitney South Whitney Thomas K. Wenrick Mr. Wenrick Greenville Dianne

Alumnae Entertain Husbands at Delta Gamma Dinner

Alumnae wives were guests at a covered-dish dinner Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Dell on Jackson Lane. Entertainment was planned by Mr and Mrs Paul Brewer and Mr and Mrs Thomas Dishur. Alumnae arranged to send sandwiches this week to the Delta Gamma Chapter at Miami University during final rush parties.

Delta Gamma Richard Dell Jackson Lane Paul Brewer Thomas Dishur Della Gamma Miami University

OSU Lists Area Grads

Six area students graduated from Ohio State University during summer commencement at St. John Arena Columbus. Middletown grads Arthur W. Draut Jr. and George A. Ginther earned degrees, with others including Marshall N. Kurfiss Germantown bachelor of electrical engineering Mary Ott Bunce Lebanon bachelor of science in education Michael P. Booth Mason bachelor of arts and Charles R. Miller Waynesville bachelor of science in education.

Ohio State University St. John Arena Columbus Middletown Arthur W. Draut Jr George A. Ginther Marshall N. ‘Kurfiss Germantown Mary ‘Ott Bunce Lebanon Michael P. Booth Mason Charles R. Miller Waynesville

Denture Adhesive Powder Promises Comfort and Fit

A nostalgic ad claims FASTEETH improves denture stability yielding firmer, longer wear. It emphasizes ease of use, non acidic taste, and a natural-feel bite while urging regular dentist visits and availability at drug counters.

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Steve Zelling Tullis Drive John Harkrader Eugene Mack Thomas Fenton Galeese Ohrbach’s New York City McGee's Supermarket Vannest & Manchester Call Rick di Angilo Ton Nelson Horn Navaho St Herbert Cundiff Franklin-Madison Road Paul Wright Albert Ingram Frances Ingram 18Th Ave Thomas Zecher William Zecher Hendricksor Road Charles G. Egelston David Higbee Alameda Rajala Patricia Rajala Raymond Bush Sheridan Ave Lillian Laurens Casper St Andy Banks Edgar B. Moorman Germantown Road David Peck James. Lawson Frenchburg Thomas Etter Woodridge Drive John Myers Elwood William King Pershing Ave William Spensel Billy Murphy Hill Ave Troy Taylor Flemming Road Angress Kinney State William L. Zeller Grand Ave Elizabeth Ramsey Illinois Ave Artemis Midwest DCS St. John’s Boutique OSU Bridal Registry Pickwick Shoppe South — Street Park Free Xunyan Alian Chaumont Cremeans Appliance & TV
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