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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1957

Page

6

AAUW Elects Four Officers and Awards Scholarship

Middletown members of the American Association of University Women elected four officers led by president Mrs Glenn Hempstead and awarded a $100 scholarship to Middletown High School senior Miss Karen Marie Draut. The event featured a panel discussion and music by local students, with plans announced for a spring card party and study groups.

Middletown American Assn. of University Glenn Hempstead Joan Akerman Joseph Novara E. T. Forsyth AAUW Karen Marie Draut Arthur Draut Stanley Street Ohio Wesleyan University Optimist National Forensic League Yteens Church of the Ascension Josephine Armstrong Raphael Block Kay Kenney Jane Dorenbusch Mary Jo Fenders Phyllis Lawson Patricia Averdick Roger Thompson Homer Weikel Richard Wallick Jean Bowman Franklin High School Akerman William Long Mary Lord Donald Skinner Burns Miss Little

Reservations Deadline Set for Coterie's April Dance

The Hasemeiers set April 23 as the deadline for reservations for Coterie's April 27 dance at the American Legion auditorium. The event, themed The Maypole Masquerade, will feature Harry Jack Walton's orchestra at the Swigs' Trenton home.

Richard Hasemeier Robert Swig Trenton American Legion Auditorium Harry Jack Walton

Travel Notes From Local Residents Highlight Florida and Mississippi Trips

Mrs. Charles Matson returns to Middle town Hamilton Road after four weeks in St. Petersburg Florida visiting sister Mrs. Louise Hess. Mr. A C Barnes and wife come back to Hamilton Lebanon Road from a three week trip touring ante bellum homes in Natchez Mississippi, staying in New Orleans and visiting Clearwater and Hollywood Beach Florida.

Charles Matson Middletown-Hamilton Road St. Petersburg Fla Louise Hess Mrs A. C. Barnes Hamilton-Lebanon Road Nachez Miss New Orleans Clearwater Hollywood Beach

Garden Club Easter Bonnet Exchange at Middletown Meeting

Middletown Garden Club held an Easter bonnet exchange at Mrs. A. C. Neff's Central Avenue home with assistance from Mrs. G. W. A. Wilmer. Hats featured flowers and Easter symbols. baskets donated to the hospital. Winners announced across several categories include Mrs. Calvin Skinner and Mrs. Dean Phillips. next meeting set for Mrs. Charles Beck at 3100 Milton Rd.

Middletown Garden Club A. C. Neff Central Avenue G. W. A. Wilmer Calvin Skinner Dean ‘Phillips Skinner G. W.underwood Ned Warren Ralph Gray McKnight Kinne Wesley Arbuckle Howard Lawrence Gray C. W. Verity Lawrence Charles Beck Milton Rd

Layer-Elling Rites Planned for April Wedding

Miss Susan Layer and Peter Watts Elling have set a ceremony for April 27 at 2 30 p.m. at the Presbyterian. Attendants include maid of honor Alice Layer and brothers Michael Elling and William Christopher Elling with ushers James De Mott and others. A reception will follow at the bride’s parents’ home.

Susan Layer Peter Watts Elling Presbyterian James O. Layer Hendrickson Road Alice Layer Michael Elling Sommerville N. J William Christopher Elling James de Mott Patty Clapsaddle Jane Simpson Cincinnati Jeana Lebanon Elling Clifford Elling

Club Elects New Officers in La Sertoma Meeting

Mrs. Lloyd Miller was elected president of the La Sertoma Club at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Paul Stoutenborough on Kuntz Avenue. New officers include Mrs. Arden Swope as first vice president and Mrs. Wilbur McIntosh as second vice president. The club planned an April 24 card party and a benefit event at the American Legion auditorium to support the School Patrol. Flower bows were prepared for the April 18 to 20 sale at the former Rizzo building on Central Avenue.

Lloyd Miller la Sertoma Club Paul Stoutenborough Kuntz Avenue Arden Swope Wilbur McIntosh Elmer Melampy Fred Burk Charles West Tom Brown American Legion Rizzo Central Avenue

Ken Staleys Win At Bridge

Jr. and Mrs. Ken Staley won first place with an 88 score at the Middle town Duplicate Bridge Club meeting held at Temple Beth Sholem. Other winners were Mrs. C. M. Woodruff and Mrs. Stanley Weinstein second with 84 and Mrs. William Maxwell and Mrs. Howard Wikoff third with 80.

D. C. Meyer Hampton Pl Temple

Middletown LWV Board to Meet at 10 A.M. Tomorrow

Board members of the Middletown chapter of the League of Women Voters will gather tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the home of Mrs. William Maxwell, 317 South Main Street, Jacksonburg. The Jacksonburg Mothers Club invites attendees to a meeting tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. William Zimmermann.

Middletown League of Women Voters William Maxwell S. Main St Jacksonburg Mothers Club William Zimmerman

Mrs. Schwing Re-elected President of Delta Pi Sorority

Mrs Alfred Schwing was elected to a second term as president of Delta Pi chapter Sigma Phi Gamma at a Sherman Avenue meeting. New officers include Mrs Roger Glei vice president and Mrs Richard Hasemeier recording secretary. Delegates to the Province Convention were named and plans made for Easter baskets and a dental clinic for needy children.

Alfred Schwing Delta Pi Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Wilford Wellsome Sherman Avenue Roger Glei Richard Hasemeier Raymord Patrick Howard Perkins Vernon Carter Harold Hoover Don Mitchell Russell Pressler Mike Humbert Glei Elizabeth Rock Dayton Iota Alpha Westown Merchants Bank Ralph Clevenger Charles Senften Rota Ny Franklin Raymond Patrick James Dinus Springboro

Tap Dance by Timmy Perkins at Golden Age Club

Timmy Perkins son of Mrs Howard Perkins will perform a tap dance at the Golden Age Club meeting tomorrow. The over-60 group gathers at 1 30 p m at the Civic Association and will keep its club room open Thursday afternoon for members.

Timmy Perkins Howard Perkins Franklin Sr Golden Age Club Civic Association

Elvis Fans Irk Pastor Describes Concert Adoration

Philadelphia AP report notes Rev. W. Carter Merbreier of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church criticized Elvis Presley fans as the golden calf during the singer’s Arena shows. He praised Presley’s backstage cordiality but condemned rude parents and girls who kissed his hand.

Philadelphia Elvis Presley W. Carter Merbreier St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Police Department Juvenile Aid Bureau Presley Arena Merbreier Elvis

Women Prefer Food to Alcohol Says Yale Expert

Dr. Weldon D. Bacon of Yale Center of Alcohol Studies told a Boston symposium that women are less likely to drink than men due to social problems. He said women take out their unhappiness in chocolates and food, and would rather get fat than be drunk.

Boston Weldon D.bacon Yale Center of Alcohol Studies

Vital Statistics Births and Couples from Local Homes

Birth announcements list multiple families with newborns yesterday and today in Franklin Hamilton Miamisburg and Oxford areas. Names include Stork Combs OConnor Wells Rogers Repper Riley McGuire McGraw and addresses on Fleming Road Forest Avenue Church Street Hickory Street Shaker Road Nelbar Street and Manchester Road. Additional entries note ages and pairings from Hamilton Florence Street and related towns.

Charles Stork Fleming Rd Kelly Combs Forest Ave Franklin Thomas O'Connor Church St Marvin Wells Hickory St William Rogers Shaker Rd John Repper Miamisburg Donald Riley West Middletown Rt. 2 William McGuire Manchester Rd Theodore McGraw Nelbar St

Marriage Licenses for George Onyett and Darlene Krtesyewski

Marriage licenses issued to George E Onyett 23 of Virgil Wardlow 25 and Darlene J Krtesyewski 22 of Virgil Wardlow 25.

George E. Onyett Darlene J. Krtsyewski Hamilton Virgil L. Wardlow

Prison Warden Mrs Mable Simms Is Mother Of Year

Morgantown West Virginia Mrs Mable Turley Simms 56 superintendent of the state prison for women at Peace Springs is named mother of the year by the American Mothers Committee Inc She says she wants the women under her supervision to live as her daughters have Her husband Mark Sims works for the Railway Express Agency She has four daughters three married.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia Peace Springs Mable Turley Simms American Mothers Committee, Inc

Community Dismissals and Local Notices

A list of residents and addresses from Garden Manor to Middletown and Franklin noting dismissals and household updates. Also an advertisement claims sinus relief with SINS product available for $1 at local drug stores.

Sunis J

Scouts Plan Camp Sessions at Middlemoor and Stony Brook

Registrations for Thursday troop training at Camp Middlemoor close at 5 p.m. Miss Margaret Bailey of the Middletown Area Girl Scout Council announces the 9:30 a.m. session at the Jean M Verity Lodge. A 9:30 a.m. pre camp fun day for adults at Camp Stony Brook follows, led by Mrs Morningstar, Mrs Jones, and Mrs Cline.

Middlemoor Margaret Bailey Middletown Area Girl Scout Council Jean M. Verity Miss Bailey Camp Stonybrook

Prom Jubilee committee plans meeting at YMCA room K

Middletown High School juniors and seniors are invited to a Prom Jubilee planning session at 7 30 p m tomorrow in Room K of the YMCA. Mrs T O McDonald chairs with Mrs Win Arnold as co chair.

Middletown YMCA T. O. McDonald Win Arnold

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