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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1953

Page

6

Middletown Guild holds piano auditions for all ages

Elizabeth Newman, noted lecturer and author, serves as judge for Middletown’s National Guild of Piano Teachers auditions at the Girls' Club May 4 and 5. Students aged five to seventy may enter, facing two pieces, scales, and chords from memory. each receives detailed feedback and a rating certificate.

National Guild of Piano Teachers Ir Allison Austin Tex Middletown Guild Iss Elizabeth Newman C. J. Hughes

Tea Honors Sorority Rushees at Route 25 Event

Mrs. Dudley Inwood hosted a tea Sunday afternoon at her Route 25 home honoring Beta Zeta chapter Ep silon Sigma Alpha sorority rushees. Phyllis Whitman assisted as rush captain and seven rushees were named. Formal pin ceremonies for rushees and pledges will be held May 1 at the hibedows.

Dudley Inwood Route Beta Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Inwood Phyllis Whitman Rush Robert Marts Herb Carr James Diefenbach, Jr Richard Osborne Robert McGee B. K. Little Wiliam Drake Hibedows

Friends Celebrate Rita Billman Ahead of May Wedding

Friends from the First Church of the Nazarene surprised Rita Billman with a miscellaneous shower at her home. White streamers and a wedding bell adorned the gift table as Ralph Kindred and Sandra Wade won prizes. Miss Billman and James Lowrey plan to wed May 2 at the Nazarene church.

Ria Billman the Nazarene Cs - Elect Ralph Kindred Sandra Wade Miss Billman James Lowrey First Church of the Nazarene

Marilynn Meehan Honored at Lockland Shower

A bridal shower for Miss Marilynn Meehan bride elect of Michael Holland was hosted by Mrs. Donald Staob and Mrs. James Hay at Hay's Lockland home. Guests enjoyed games, with prizes, and gifts displayed around a raincoat dress centerpiece.

Marilynn Meehan Michael Holland Donald Staob James Hay Lockland

Middletown Federation to Elect Officers Tomorrow Evening

The Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its last general meeting at the Girls' Club at 8 p.m. for the election of officers for the next two years. Mothers Study League plans a Spring Banquet Thursday at 6 30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Jacksonburg Missionary Society members will bring sales tax stamps to the meeting Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Carl Wilson's home.

Middletown Federation of Women’s Clubs Girls’ Club Mothers Study League First Presbyterian Church Jacksonburg Missionary Society Carl Wilson

Travel Notes Travel guests visit with breakfast flight

William Lanker of Cadiz Ohio visited his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Dale Converse of Manchester Road. The highlight was a breakfast flight to Urbana joined by Wanda Johnson Karl Schirm Marvin Jones and Edgar Smith family members from Bakersfield California on a three week vacation.

William Lanker Cadiz Dale E. Converse Manchester Rd Urbana Wanda Johnson Poinciana Rd Converses Karl Schirm Aberdeen Marvin Pete) Jones Central Ave Schirm Edgar Smith Bakersfiled Cal

Shower Honors Barbara Schueller

Miss Barbara Schueller bride elect of Richard Young was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Earl Williams and Mrs. Earl Jayne at Jayne’s Manchester Road home. Twenty six guests received blue bird favors and pink blue umbrellas. prizewinners included Mrs. E A Lampe, Mrs. William A. Miller, Mrs. William Young, Mrs. Donald Mann, Mrs. E T Haney, and Mrs. Thomas Haney. The couple plans to marry June 6 at the First Baptist Church.

Barbara Schueller Richard Young Earl Williams Earl Jay Manchester Rd E. A. Lampe William A. Miller William Young Donald Mann E. T. Haney Thomas Haney Schueller Young First Baptist Church

Guiding Star Class Meets at Calvary Methodist Church

In a combined business and social gathering Guiding Star Class met at the Hampton Drive home of Mr. Orville Wright with Mrs. John Der rough and Mrs. George Fletcher assisting. The next meeting is planned for May 29 at Mrs. May McLaugh lin's home. Wedlockers of First E A B Church held a covered dish dinner in the church social rooms, decorated with spring flowers, with Mrs. Wilbur Keister and Mr. and Mrs. William Gray in charge.

Guiding Star Calvary Methodst Church Orville Wright Hampton John Derrough George Fletcher May McLaughlin First E. A. B. Church Wilbur Keister William Gray

Fourteen Club Meets at Sherman Avenue Home

Members hear Mrs. J. T. Orr discuss the Service League at the Fourteen Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Wilford Wells with co-hostess Mrs. E. R. Cass on Sherman Avenue.

Fourteen Club Wilford Wells Sherman Ave J. T. Orr Service League E. R. Cass

Stardust Ball at Sportsmen's Club Draws Attendees and Donors

The Stardust Ball hosted by Alpha Epsilon with Beta Zeta aid at the Sportsmen's Club drew many guests Saturday evening. Proceeds benefit local hearing and welfare services. The Herb Spade Orchestra provided music, with co chairs Mrs. Kenneth Walton and Mrs. Donald Yenser.

Alpha Epsilon Chapter Beta Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Herb Spade Kenneth Walton Donald Yenser Herbert Kelhoffer Robert Swig Homer J. Schrock Tony Capozzi Ravy Poorman Gordon Aldridge Jack Baker Jack Murray Robert Slough Robert Balger Henry Ford Edward Balda Mark Vayda George Moore Don Stevens Edward Hodge Roy Adkins Karl Brown

Rainbow Girls To Hold Meeting

Rainbow for Girls Middle town Assembly No. 68 plans a special meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Civic Auditorium. The night dubbed Eastern night at Rainbow will feature initiation a short program and refreshments.

Middletown Assembly No. 68 Rainbow For Girls Civic Auditorium Rainbow

Cocktail Party Precedes Stardust Ball In Wilbraham

Mr and Mrs Lillard Lee of Wilbraham Road hosted a social gathering Saturday evening before the Stardust Ball. The guests included Mr and Mrs Knight Goodman Mr and Mrs Lolyd Miller Mr and Mrs Charles Reuthe Mr and Mrs William Euler Mr and Mrs Gene Popper Mr and Mrs John Griggs Mr and Mrs Donald Yensor Mr and Mrs George Colwell Robert Lubberger and Mr and Mrs Louis Grieger of Fremont Ohio.

Reuthe Paul Martin Richard Osborne John Griggs Clyde Davis Robert Huntsbarger Robert Connors Norman Dakin Roger Williams Michael Phillips Gene Popper Thomas Peters Gene Miles Ray Dawson Robert Lubberger Donald Hamilton Donald Tullis Lillard Lee Wilbraham Rd Knight Goodman Lolyd Miller Charles Reuthe William Euler Donald Yenser George Colwell Robert Lu

Wildwood Women Meet Tomorrow for Golf or Bridge

Wildwood Golf Club will host a Wildwood Women event tomorrow at 10 a.m. If rain prevents golf, the ladies will play bridge and a luncheon will be served in the women’s clubroom.

Wildwood Golf Club

Local pigeon wins Hamilton Club race in Mitchell to Middletown trek

Local owner John Burnett of 816 Fifteenth Ave. won a Hamilton Homing Pigeon Club race with his pigeon clocking near 40 miles per hour. Eighty six birds started at 9:05 a.m. from Mitchell Ind. Burnett’s bird finished first at 12:18 p.m. Also competing were Dave Bailey of 716 Sixteenth Ave. and Daniels of Middletown with second and other placements.

John Burnett Fifteenth Ave Hamilton Homing Pigeon Club Mitchell Ind Burnett Middletown Dave Bailey Sixteenth Ave Daniels Enbird Charles Tries

Breakfast Fare Answer to Previous Puzzle

Horizontal and vertical clues fill a word puzzle with items from food and mythic hints. Entries include breakfast foods, metals, and bodies, leading to a complete grid of word connections across categories.

Gardner Official To Address Meeting

The Miami Valley Association of Industrial Editors will meet at Gardner Board and Carton Company tomorrow night. Richard L. Siegel, director of industrial and public relations for the firm, will be principal speaker on The

Miami Valley Association of Industrial Editors Gardner Board and Carton Company Richard L. Siegel

Employe Publication in Industrial and Public Relations Program

A report outlines the role of Employe Publication within the Industrial and Public Relations Program. It details how the publication supports outreach, training, and communication strategies for industry partners and public stakeholders.

Douglas fir Not a Fir Says Botanists

Botanists note the so called Douglas fir is not a true fir but a false hemlock in common usage.

Monroe National Bank Shareholders Meeting on Consolidation

The Monroe National Bank in Monroe Ohio will hold a special meeting of shareholders on May 14, 1953 at 2:00 p.m. at the banking house to vote on ratifying a consolidation agreement with First National Bank of Middletown. The agreement is on file for inspection during business hours.

First National Bank OF Middletown Ohio First National Bank of Middletown North Main Street State of Ohio Monroe National Bank Monroe United States Calvin Verity Monroe, Ohio Yost

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