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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1956

Page

6

Child Safety Endorsed By Local Eagles

Local Eagles endorsement supports the National Safety Council Crusade for Safety focusing on child pedestrian safety. Acrie 528 Floyd Bishop says 1600 FOE chapters participate, promoting industrial and home safety and traffic safety. Eagles have distributed safety book covers and provided driving agreements to youth groups.

Acri Order of Eagles National Safety Council Floyd Bishop Eagles Acries FOE Bishop

Damn Yankees Dominates Tony Awards Amid Broadway Wins

Julie Harris and Paul Muni earned acting Tonys as Damn Yankees swept six awards for the musical. The Diary of Anne Frank won best drama. Gwen Verdon and Ray Walston led musical acting honors, with Russ Brown, Robert Fosse, and Hal Hastings also cited. Ed Begley and Una Merkel won supporting honors for Inherit the Wind and The Ponder Heart respectively.

New York Julie Harris Paul Muni Anne Frank American Theater Wing Antoinette Perry Wings Helen Hayes Wing Muni Miss Harris Joan of Arc Gwen Verdon Ray Walston

Tailwaggers Auction to Benefit Butler County Humane Society

The Humane Association of the Miami Valley plans a Tailwaggers Auction on May 4 at the Manchester Hotel ballroom. Many animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, goats, a horse and a skunk have been helped by the shelter, which has rescued and cared for thousands of animals and helped curb rabies locally. The event, chaired by Mrs William Johnson, will feature antiques and items donated by Butler County residents with proceeds supporting the Humane Association's work and ongoing animal welfare efforts.

William Johnson Manchester Hotel Humane Assn Miami Valley Humane Assny Johnson National Humane Assny Marvin Heltman United States Atlanta

Luncheon Shower Planned for Ellen Thompson Bride-Elect

A pre nuptial event for Ellen Thompson bride-elect of Rev. Robert M. Sheehan of Columbus was hosted by Miss Louise Kiss in Dayton. Guests included Mrs W C Thompson Mrs George Baker Miss Marilyn Day Miss Shirley Williams Miss Hazel Johnson and Miss Delores Hertenstein. Thompson, daughter of Dr and Mrs V C Thompson of Columbus, will marry Sheehan of Cochranton Pa.

Ellen Thompson Robert M. Sheehan Columbus Louise Kiss Adrian Mich Rike-Kumler Co Dayton W. C. Thompson George Baker Louis Kiss Jr Franklin Marilyn Day Wester

Duplicate Club Hamilton Group To Sponsor Party

The Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club and the Hamilton YMCA Bridge Club will sponsor a public bridge party for the Butler County Society for Crippled Children. Reservations are accepted by Mrs Delbert Meyer and Mrs Stanley Crist. The benefit, under the American Contract Bridge League, is April 15 at the Anthony Wayne Hotel in Hamilton with two sessions and optional dinner after the first. Master rating prizes are for members only. Edwin C. Ashman and Delbert Meyer are event directors.

Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club Hamilton Ymca Bridge Club Butler County Society For Crippled Children Delbert Meyer Hampton Pl Stanley Crist 14Th Ave Middletown American Contract Bridge League Anthony Wayne Hamilton ACBL Edwin C. Ashman

Rosary Society Meets Tonight at St Johns Church

The Altar Rosary Society of St. John's Church will gather in the church basement tonight at an evening hour to report on changes in the Lenten liturgy. The hostess committee includes Mrs. Frank Achberger, Mrs. Louis Agoston Jr., Mrs. Mark Andre, Mrs. Ottis Bailey, and Mrs. Scott Balon.

Altar Rosary Society St. John’s Church Frank Achberger Louis Agoston Jr Mark Andre Ottis Bailey Scott. Balon

Local Births Reported Across Several Families

Vital statistics list multiple births this weekend with families in Franklin and nearby areas. Couples include Byrd, Taylor, Angel, Messinger, Kidwell, Houser, Lester, South, plus an out of town Oswalt family from Bethel Alaska. Grandparents named Alva Taylor and Charles Delp noted in the report.

John Byrd Webster St Leo Taylor Springboro Rd Franklin Eugene Angel Catalpa Dr Paul Messinger Bridge St Robert Kidwell Penfield St George Houser Ellen Dr Wendell Oswalt Bethel Alaska Alva Taylor West Middletown Charles Delp Central Ave

Open House at Brown Hospital Welcomes 150 Veterans

Middletown American Red Cross chapter hosted an Easter open house at Brown General Hospital Day ton Veterans Administration Center. Mrs. Ethel Jasperson sang and Mrs. William Jolliff played piano. Mrs. Lawrence Dugan and Mrs. Ruth Sprague served refreshments to 150 veterans and guests. Easter flowers decorated the auditorium, and the refreshment table featured Easter eggs. Mrs. Dugan chaired the entertainment committee and oversaw arrangements.

Brown General Hospital Veteran’s Administration Center Dayton Middletown American Red Cross Ethel Jasperson William Jolliff Lawrence Dugan Ruth Sprague Hospital Dugan

Area Couple Wed In Lebanon Presbyterian Church

Marilyn Bay and Nobel Johnston are wed at the Presbyterian church in Lebanon with Rev. Warren Siven officiating. The couple, after a wedding trip to the South, will reside in Mason.

Thomas C. Baysore Marilyn Nobel Johnston Thomas H. Johnston Lebanon Presbyterian Church Warren Siiven Mason

Travel Notes Include Shaw Family Guests from Pittsburgh and Dayton

Easter visitors marked by Mrs. A. A. Shaw of Central Avenue hosting her son Reed A. Shaw and his wife of Pittsburgh, Pa., and daughter Julia Shaw of Dayton during the holiday period.

A. A. Shaw Central Avenue Reed A. Shaw Pittsburgh, Pa Julia Shaw Dayton

Meetings schedule for civic groups this week

On Monday at 6:30 p m the Civic Boys Choir meets at the YMCA and the Civic Symphony gathers at 7:30 p m at Middletown High School. The 147th Infantry Regiment meets at 7:30 p m in the Armory, Blythe Williams Post31 holds an executive board at 7:30 p m, Post Headquarters. American Legion Post 218 executive committee meets at 8 p m in the Legion. On Tuesday Civitan Club at noon and Rotary Club at noon meet at the Manchester Hotel. United Spanish War Veterans convene at 2 p m in the Legion with Sertoma at 6:30 p m at Manchester Hotel. South Middletown Fire Department meets at 6:30 p m 1108 Forrer St, North Middletown Fire Association at 7 p m North Middletown Fire House. Mayfield Fire Department at 7:30 p m Sheffield Street Fire House. Civic Chorus at 7:30 p m Middletown High School. Lemon Township Board of Trustees at 7:30 p m Township Hall. Battery A 180 AAA Gun Battalion at 7:45 p m Armory. Sportsmen's Club trustees at 8 p m club FOE at 8 p m hall. SPEBSQSA at 8 p m Legion. Holy Trinity PTA at 8 p m Assembly Room.

Civic Boys YMCA Civic Symphony Middletown High School National Guard 147Th Infantry Regiment Armory Blythe-Williams American Legion Legion Civitan Club Manchester Rotary Club United Spanish War Veterans Sertoma Club South Middletown Lemon Township Board of Trustees Township Hall Armory FOE Spebsqsa Holy Trinity

Citizens Named in Court Notice Case Listings

Cecil Ralph Jackson 23 gardener board employee 512 S Main St and Janet Arlene Kerns 25 Middletown Rt 2. Stanley R Reinartz 22 student 605 15th Ave and Barbara J Rau 22 teacher 13 Kenwood Dr. Clifford Williams 32 Cincinnati and Marjorie Goings 32 Hamilton.

Cecil Ralph Jackson Gardner Board S. Main St Janet Arlene Kerns Middletown Rt Stanley R. Reinartz 15Th Ave Barbara J. Rau Kenwood Clifford Williams Cincinnati Marjorie Goings Hamilton

Hospital Ova Spencer and Others Dismissed from Local Hospital

A hospital tally lists numerous patients from Armco Dr to Franklin and Somerville, with many children and adults named as discharged. Notables include James Hayes, Bonnie Linkous, Wanda Seale, Wanda Seale and Paula Judd, along with families from Miamisburg, West Middletown, and surrounding areas.

Ova Spencer Armco James Hayes Wannestee Bonnie Linkous William Linkous West Middletown Rt. 1 Harry Eldridge Jr Franklin Thomas Wagner LeRoy Wagner Carolina St

County Home Entertainment Rules Drawn

Butler County Commissioners require written permission at least two days before any entertainment visit to the county home. A permit copy will go to Paul Mehl, superintendent. Gordon Augspurger said scheduling complaints prompted the rule due to home not being informed of proposed visits.

Butler County Paul Mehl Gordon Augspurger

Eagle Boy Scouts Plan Charter Meet

Eagle Boy Scout Troop 11 hosts its 18th annual charter celebration at the Eagles Hall next Wednesday. The dinner starts at 6 30 p m with Frank Kartovich and Floyd Bishop welcoming everyone. Chief speaker Life Scout Fred Hollon will preside as troop court of honor follows the meal. New members will be inducted, and advancement ratings, merit badges and perfect attendance pins will be awarded. The troop’s 18th charter and new registration cards will be presented. Entertainment includes Buddy Medley and his Rang­erets, the Blow Hard quartet, a campfire scene and taps to end. Elza Abraham, scoutmaster, oversees the program.

Eagle Boy Scout Troop 11 Eagles Hall Frank Kartovich Floyd Bishop Eagles Lodge Fred Hollon Buddy Medley Rangeretts Elza Abraham

Education Board Member To Speak To Mother's Club

The Monroe Elementary Mothers Club will hear a Middletown Board of Education report at 8 p.m. Thursday. A board member will review the year's accomplishments. The agenda includes a lawn fete on May 18 sponsored by the Mothers Club and Band Boosters. Entertainment features a white elephant sale.

Education Board Mother’s Club Monroe Elementary Mothers Middletown Board of Education Mothers’ Club

Mirror illusion makes small room look larger

A large wall mirror in a compact room creates the perception of expanded space by reflecting the opposite wall and adding depth. The effect visually doubles the room’s size, enhancing brightness and openness without structural changes.

Olive Tablets Claim Superior Laxative Benefit

A doctors’ report from a prominent medical center shows Olive Tablets, a vegetable laxative, produced thorough, gentle relief in 9 of 10 cases and were 58 percent more effective with fewer side effects than other laxatives tested. The Olive Tablet Company invites reprints from Box 277 Station A Columbus Ohio.

Edwards The Olive Tablet Company Station A Columbus 1 Ohio

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