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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1962

Page

24

Middletown High band concert highlights Friday program

Middletown High School concert band under William Stiehl will perform Friday at 8 in the MHS Auditorium. The program features Marlee Jaques with a flute solo Concertio, a trumpets quartet performing Buglers Holiday, and David Short leading a Carousel medley. The band also presents a calendar fundraiser and NFL planning meeting notes include senior awards and a Washington trip. Nine announcers from Middletown School Days will compete in the state radio contest at WPFB with students from Vicki Begley to Tom Grubbs. Judy Root tops bowling with 176 high game and 422 high series, followed by Marilyn Jefferies and Carol Haney.

William Stiehl Middletown Wil MHS Marlee Jaques Bob Taylor David Short Frank Allen Ed Pierati National Forensic League NFL Washington, D. C Columbus WPFB Jack Akerman Bill Hart Jim Butch Earl Hicks Florence Powell Vicki Begley Davd Bell Brian Berman Bill Burkett Bill Havemann Glenda Morgan Elaine Ringgenberg Pauline Woodrey Tom Grubbs Judy Root Marilyn Jefferies Carol Haney Marilyn Jeffries

Delegates Named for Boys and Girls State from Middletown High

Middletown High School named delegates for Boys State at Ohio University Athens June 14 to 23. Attending are Jim Nein, Dick Galloway, Dave Pieters, Tim Walker, Steve Harbaugh, Mike Davies. Alternates include Bruce Erlandson, Tim Raine, Danny Danner, Bill Weitzenkorn, Jeff Mill, Tom Rayburn. Girls State at Capital University Columbus will be Beverly Routt, Elaine Ringgenberg, Sandy Ferguson with alternates Adrienne Weinstein Nan Nicholy Ruthe Johnson. Delegates must be juniors with strong scholarship and leadership, recommended by the school.

Middletown High School Andrew Roper MHS Ohio University At Athens Jim Nein Dick Galloway Dave Pieters Tim Walker Steve Harbaugh Mike Davies Bruce Erlandson Tim Raine Danny Danner Bill Weitzenkorn Jeff Mill Tom Rayburn Capital University At Columbus Beverly Routt Elaine Ringgenberg Sandy Ferguson Adrienne Weinstein Nan Nicholy Ruthe Johnson

Phillips 66 Service Promises Personal Motoring Help

A local ad touts PHILLIPS 66 PRODUCTS and guaranteed service at Pence Gros. One visit to 2708 Jefferson aims to make you a regular customer for life. It promises personal interest in each customer’s individual motoring problems.

Phillips 66 Jefferson

Fenwick Prom Set for May at Manchester Inn

Fenwick High School will hold the junior-senior prom on May 11 at the Manchester Motor Inn. The blue Hawaii themed event features Ray Brandhoff's orchestra, with tickets 30 per couple and seniors admitted free. Co chairmen John Quinn and Jim Dineen supervise committees with Judy Bowen decorating and Tony White Mary Kittle purchasing.

Jim Ferrara Fenwick High School Manchester Motor Inn Ray Brandhoff John Quinn Jim Dineen Judy Bowen Tony White Mary Kittle Mike Dorsey Justin Holweger

Virus study reveals how viruses invade cells at Caltech

Pasadena AP report describes Dr Robert Edgar using a powerful microscope to image a tadpole shaped virus that injects DNA into cells, forcing reproduction and enzyme production leading to cell destruction. The study aims to deepen understanding of virus specificity and behavior in more complex organisms.

Pasadena Calif California Institute of Technology Robert Filgar Edgar Tad Caltech

Debating in class on college plans for graduates

John Rossi’s seventh period American history class hosted a March 22 debate led by the senior public speaking group on whether high school graduates should go to college. Fay Ann Krebs and Sylvia Sweeney argued yes. Charles Kovach and Kay Kelly argued no. Tyrone Milton moderated.

John Rossi Fay Ann Krebs Sylvia Sweeney Charles Kovach Kay Kelly Tyrone Milton Fenwick Kresge Columbus Middletown Washington D.C Washington D. C Anapolis Maryland Arlington Alexandria Mount Vernon John Filippine Clarence Williams

Wittenberg Awards Contracts For Dorm

Wittenberg University awarded contracts totaling nearly $1 million for a 22 bed men's dormitory in Springfield Ohio. Rodgers Construction Co won the general contract with a bid of $510000 for the first air conditioned structure on campus funded by a 40 year loan from the Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency. Construction should finish by July 1963.

Springfield Ohio Wittenberg University Rodgers Construction Co Wittenberg Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency

Sidney leads Manchester 9th Grade Play Friday

Manchester ninth grade at Manches ter Junior High presents Sidney a 3 act comedy Friday at 8 in the school auditorium. Tickets 60 cents in advance and at the door. Libby Sant stars with Rod Cornella Billie Newcomb Bob Griffin Speigle and David Krebs in a tale of growing from a tomboy into a young lady directed by Mrs Van den Heuvel the tenth grade English teacher.

Manchester Junior High School Sidney Libby Sant Rod Cornella Billie Newcomb Bob Griffin Speigle David Krebs Vanden Heuvel

386 Exhibits Lined Up For Science Show

The seventh annual science awards program at Middletown High features 386 exhibits by 505 students from 6 northern Butler County schools. The event, sponsored by the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce, runs April 8 with awards by William Verity at 3:30 p.m. Winners may advance to Wilmington High School on April 28.

Wade E. Miller Middletown High Butler County Middletown Area Fidges Middletown High Auditorium William Verity Wilmington High School

Thief Steals 4300 Worms From Hanover Township Cellar

A thief broke into Michael Winder's Hanover Township home cellar and stole 4,300 worms valued at $120. The report notes the trout season in neighboring New York State opens Sunday.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa Michael Winder Hanover Township New York State

THE HORNETS NEST May Day King crowned at Monroe High

David Cope was elected King of May Day by Lemon Monroe High School students. He will reign May 1 as queen selections come from seven senior girls including Becky Eichhorn Judy Cole and Sue McKinley. Eighth graders to freshmen attenders and escorts are listed with class reps and junior seniors. Profits from the Sadie Hawkins dance went to American Field Service. Open house showcased teachers and Future Teachers of America. The ancient Egyptians were known as expert wig-makers.

Monroe David Cope Lemon-Monroe High School David Becky Eichhorn Judy Cole Sue McKinley Gloria Bryam Kathy Baker James Breytsprank Sharon Diver Charles Heck Mike Melampy Gus Bake Mike Jack Dave Cope Barry Wood Larry Duff Jim Cooper Betty Cain Carol Harkrader Ruth Tumgate Bev Kurtz Leon Young Tom Hammond Larry Lakin Richard Hickman Darlene Cox Jane Maddox Jane Wilson Diane Cape Dale Lewis Ron Centers Grimsy Young Bill Conley Terri Steele Donna Diehl Julie Wander Betsy McGill Mike Buck Dan Frazee Bob Augspurger Doug Gorman Susan Ryckman Kella Philips Linda Steigerwad Donna Lovelace Kenneth Profitt Richard Hough Robert Riggs Robert Stairsmith Martin Youstler Gail Frazee Tom Maddox Tom Ryckman Mike Hall Larry McFeeters American Field Service Glen Taylor Beverly Kurtz Sherry Duhamel Lynn Flint Frances Neu Susan Howell D. H. Kruger Future Teachers of America Club

West Defends A Hand In Bridge Dining Metaphor

The column analyzes a bridge hand where West defends poorly after an overfilled dinner, opening five of spades and allowing the declarer to block East. It contrasts sharp defense with a misstep involving mashed potatoes and gravy, noting how a different club play could have defeated the contract.

West Declarer Dummy East South

Seaman Whitesell Returns Aboard USS Du Pont After Med Cruise

Seaman apprentice Charles A Whitesell son of Mr and Mrs C H Whitesell 1920 Highland St returned to Norfolk aboard the destroyer USS Du Pont after a seven month Sixth Fleet Mediterranean patrol with calls at Golfo di Palmas Sardinia La Spezia Corfu Rhodes and the French Riviera. Seaman apprentice David Dearth son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Dearth 2008 Sherman Ave assigned to duty at Pearl Harbor after a 15 day leave. he entered the Navy in August 1961.

Charles A Whitesell C. H. Whitesell Highland St Norfolk du Pont Sixth Fleet Mediterranean Cluded Golfo Dis Palmas Sardinia la Spezia Italy Corfu Rhodes French Riveria David Dearth Oliver Dearth Sherman Ave Pearl Harbor Navy

Women Oppose City Dog Ordinance in Louisiana

In New Orleans, the Animal Haven League pressed the City Council to reject a dog control proposal. The council voted 50 against applying a city ordinance that would punish owners who sell dogs on public sidewalks or private lawns.

New Orleans Animal Haven's League

Activity rising in Miami Valley business activity

Increased business activity across the Miami Valley is reflected in February indicators from the Miami Valley Business Summary. Bank debits rose 11.1 percent to 2.5045 billion, postal receipts up 1.4 percent to 3.7 million, building receipts up 212.1 percent to 11.173 million, motor vehicle tax up 22.6 percent to 726 thousand, and 16 area corporations’ common stock index up 10.5 percent to 176.5, while county sales tax receipts dropped 22.2 percent to 1.557 million due to pay-as-you-go collection changes.

Oxford Miami Valley Miami Business Review Bureau of Business Research Miami University School of Business Administration Joseph Seibert Research Bureau Peris Iktcorn Cincinnati

What Is Wrong With Lorain Week Proposed

Lorain Ohio mayor Woodrow W Mathna declares next week What Is Wrong with Lorain Week inviting residents to write letters detailing gripes and constructive criticism. He promises quick action on worthwhile suggestions to improve the city.

Lorain, Ohio Woodrow W. Mathna Lorain

Green Leaves Hospital After Wrist Fracture

Providence AP reports former U S Senator Theodore Francis Green aged 94 oldest to serve in Congress was discharged from Jane Brown Hospital where he had stayed since Monday after a fractured left wrist.

Providence U.S Theodore Francis Green Congress Lef Jane Brown Hospital

Peanuts Grown On Future Space Ships

Peanuts could be cultivated aboard space ships to survive in crowded habitats. The peanut plant produces significant oxygen and would support life support in confined quarters.

Tex

Military updates list two service members and action details

Lt John F Campbell son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Utter of 405 Garfield St serves in the Navy aboard the icebreaker USS Staten Island now at Todd's Shipyard Seattle Washington for repair and overhaul. Pfc Robert A Melton son of Mr and Mrs Grady W Melton of 5134 Mossman Road West Middletown recently participated in a Combined arms field training exercise in the Grafenwehr Hohenfels area Germany as a mechanic with the 4th Armored Division. He entered the Army in April 1960.

John F. Campbell Leonard Utter Garfield St Navy Staten Island Todd's Shipyard Seattle Wash Robert A. Melton Grady W. Melton Mossman Road West Middletown Grafenwehr-Hohenfels Germany 4Th Armored Division Army

Army assignments list highlights Benson Cone and Mackenzie duties

Private Benson L. Cone of 20 Carolina Street has joined the Army's 159th Transportation Battalion at Fort Eustis Virginia after basic training at Fort Knox. Meanwhile McKenzie of 1323 Fairmount Avenue serves aboard the amphibious flagship USS Taconic with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean, participating in large scale NATO operations.

Pvt Benson L. Cone George J. Cope Carolina St Army 159Th Fort Eustic Fort Knox David McKenzie Curtis McKenzie Fairmount Ave Amphibious Force Taconic Sixth Fleet Mediterranean NATO

Kids Learn Fast in Nevada Gum Charge Incident

Fred Sanders, manager of a department store in Nevada Missouri, noticed a woman and her young daughter. As they left, he handed the child gum. When asked what to say, the girl replied in a bold chorus, Charge it.

Nevada Fred Sanders

Ohioan Heads Tactical Wing

Col. Harry L. Cochran Jr from Springfield Ohio is named deputy commander of the 7121st Tactical Wing at Etain Air Base France. The wing comprises recalled Ohio Air National Guardsmen. Lt Col Robert Barron and Maj Robert M Yeager take director of operations and assistant director roles respectively.

Etain France Harry L. Cochran Springfield Ohio 7121St Tactical Wing Ohio Air National Guardsmen Cochran Air Guard Paul F. Hoover Robert Barron Missouri Air

Athens Newsman Charles Harris Dies At 77

Athens Ohio Charles J Harris longtime newspaper man and former district city and managing editor of the Athens News dies after brief illness at 77 Retired in 1957 He helped publish the paper first daily edition in 1905 He founded the Blue Pend Club in 1928 and leaves a widow daughter and granddaughter.

Athens, Ohio Charles J. Harris Athens Wesseliger Harris Blue Pend Club

McCroom To Speak At Middletown NAACP Meeting

Edward W. McCroom of Cincinnati will be guest speaker at the Middletown NAACP Chapter gathering at Phillips Chapel CME Church 915 Ninth Ave at 3 30 this afternoon. He serves as field representative for the Southwest Region Ohio Civil Rights Commission.

Edward W. McCroom Cincinnati Middletown NAACP Phillips Chapel Cme Church Ninth Ave McCroom Ohio Civil Righty Commission

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