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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1957

Page

6

Presentation Of 2 Soloists Highlights Civic Symphony's Final Concert Of Year

Middletown Civic Symphony Orchestra closed its season with a festive Pop program at Middletown High School. Soloists Bob Burkhardt, a New York baritone, and Earl Jones, a student winner, drew warm applause with arias from Elijah and selections from Carousel and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Miss Wilkerson announced oboist Marcel Dandois will leave next season, prompting regret from regulars.

Civic Symphony Middletown Civic Symphony Orchestra Valda Wilkerson Middletown High School Bob Burkhardt New York Bob Paris Portugal

Y's Men’s Club to Pick Officers

Election of officers will be held tomorrow at a dinner meeting of the Y's Men's Club at the YMCA. Candidates for the four posts are Joe Atkinson and John Gillmore for president Larry Schnecker and Don Hardesty for vice president Luther Morris and Robert Root for secretary and Darrell Hatton and Pete McGee for treasurer. Also on tomorrow's program will be two films The Littlest Giant and A Matter of Time.

Y's Men's Club YMCA Joe Atkinson John Gillmore Larry Schnecker Don Hardesty Luther Morris Robert Root Darrell Hatton Pete McGee

Moss misnomer: ish moss belongs to the pinelapple family

A quirky botanical note explains that ish moss is not a true moss but a member of the pinelapple family, highlighting its surprising classification and naming peculiarity.

Seven Antiques Fair Claims Record Crowd at Armory

More than 2,000 visitors attended the 7th annual Antiques Fair sponsored by the Salvation Army Auxiliary. Chairman Mrs. Gilbert Sheard called it the most successful fair to date and plans for next year are already underway. The accompanying flower show drew 57 entries, with Mrs. E. M. Wiseman winning the grand prize in Old-Fashioned Harmony and multiple winners named in floral arrangements, line, humorous, fruits and vegetables, and children’s division.

Salvation Army Auxiliary Gilbert Sheard B. D. Brock Raymond Moore Carol and Beth Banzhaf George Manning Dick West Paul Back E. M. Wiseman Robert McDade Thomas Moon Middletown H. L. Marvin Dayton National Council of Flower Shows Richard Glins James Howard Wiseman Victor Wootan C. Co. Clark Jerome Inwood George Leighton George Baxter Vincent Sisson McDade Moon Clark Wootan Sisson Ned Warren Leighton Baxter Ralph Wrigh Shirley Baxter Nora Wiseman Debbie Moon Madge Wiseman

Linen Shower Honors Miss Mary Ruth Cruse on June First

Mrs Harold Draut Mrs Gus Hanges and Mrs Walter Wendt Sr hosted a linen shower Saturday night for Miss Mary Ruth Cruse and Mr Robert Wendt. Attendees included Miss Pat Hausman Mrs Edward Gaunt Mrs Mark Rusche Miss Lola Ann Cruse and others at the Draut home on Middletown Hamilton Road. The couple will wed June 1 at Crawford Street Church of God.

Harold Draut Gus Hanges Walter Wendt Mary Ruth Cruse I Pride Robert Wendt Draut Home Middletown-Hamilton Road Pat Hausman Edward Gaunt Mark Rusche Lola Ann Cruse Walter Wendt Jr Marie Draut Humphrey Fogelman Omer Blevins Sr Wirl Whisler Robert Asher Talmadge Haven Edwin Pugh Miss Cruse Mr. Wendt Crawford Street Church of God Draut Hanges Wendt

Hostesses Entertain For Susan Horn Bride-Elect

Miss Susan Horn, bride elect of Donald T Kierland of Ames Iowa was guest of honor at a Saturday luncheon and linen shower hosted by Mrs Joseph T Riley and her daughter Mrs Frank Maloney of Dayton at the Riley residence on Glen. The gift table featured pink carnations and pink tapers in silver holders. Attending included Mrs S Acheaians Mrs Jacob Martin Mrs Murrell Class Mrs Otto Hein Mrs David Horn Mrs Thomas Strait Mrs Robert Reinartz Mrs Jim Lewis Miss oe Terney and Miss Jackie. Horn and Kierland will marry June 22 at First Methodist Church.

Susan Horn Donald T. Kierland Ames, Iown Joseph T. Riley Frank Maloney Dayton Riley Glen S. A.acheaians Jacob Martin Murrell Otto Hein David Horn Thomas Strait Robert Reinartz Jim Lewis Oe Terney Jackie. Horn Kiserland First Methodist Church

Miss Darmody to wed Kelly Smith in May at St Marys

Miss Edith Norris hosted a crystal and miscellaneous shower for Miss Gene Ann Darmody at her 1st Avenue home. Guests included Misses Casimati Blashach Fullen Miller Darmody Norris and several others while prizes went to Casimati Blashach and Darmody. Darmody also attended a preliminary party hosted by Miss Josephine McNary on Clark Street for 18 Maxwell Paper Co coworkers.

Edith Norris 1St Avenue Gene Ann Darmody Kelly Smith St. Mary's Church Franklin Margaret Casimati Janet Blashach James Bishop Joan Fullen Sue Miller Robert Yauch Harry Darmody Harold Norris Miss Darmody Josephine McNary Clark Street Maxwell Paper Ca

Travel Notes From Mrs Reynolds And Sister In Law

Mrs Paul E Reynolds of Grand Avenue and her sister in law Mrs George F Fletcher of Warren Road returned Saturday after a two week vacation. The Middletonians visited relatives in Las Vegas Nevada and spent several days in Los Angeles and Van Nuys California.

Paul E. Reynolds Grand Avenue George F. Fletcher Warren Road Middletonians Las Vegas Nev Los Angeles van Nuys Calif

Pre Nuptial Parties Honor Donna Hawkins Bride Elect

A linen shower hosted by Mrs. Cecil Reffitt and Mrs. Clinton Reffitt began the pre nuptial celebrations for Donna Rae Hawkins bride elect of Ronald McKenzie. Gifts and prizes were given, with more parties planned at Holiday House. Guests included Georgiana Luke, Kent Bailey, and Glenna Whisman among others. The Hawkins family and McKenzie families are listed with addresses. The marriage is set for June 1 and attendees include many local friends and relatives.

Donna Rae Hawkins Ronald McKenzie Cecil Reffitt Clinton Reffitt Central Avenue Sawyer Beth Ham Carl Gephart Maurice Reffitt Glenn Whisman Raymond C. Hawkins Louise O'Conner Carl Ristanee Gilbert Gable William Karras William Westfall Lammie Bailey Marguerite Combs Ed Thinnes Glenna Whitman Miss Hawkins McKenzie Holiday House Georgiana Luke Cincinnati Kent Bailey Franklin Nancy Beck Carol Back Glenna Whisman Faith Hidy Donna Back Hammon Nancy Emrick Mr. McKenzie Linden Avenue Jack McKenzie Lima

Golf Club Women Tee-Off Luncheon Opens Season

Wildwood Golf Club women plan a Tee-Off Luncheon at the clubhouse with 97 invitees for a noon event and an afternoon of get acquainted activities and bridge. Golf starts May 7 and an invitational for area clubs is set for June 18. Officers include Mrs. Lentz chairing, with Mrs. Kimball as vice chair, Mrs. Healy secretary, and Mrs. Bales treasurer.

Wildwood Golf Club Robert Lentz Lentz Dee Kimball James’ Healy William Bales

Cheese Varieties Catalog Wide American Selections

A note on the broad assortment of cheeses available in American food stores. Consumers are exposed to hundreds of varieties, inviting exploration beyond familiar types.

America

Rev Schulz Attends Monmouth College Senate Meeting

The Rev Jerome Schulz pastor of the United Presbyterian Church will attend the annual Monmouth College Senate meeting on campus in Monmouth Illinois tomorrow and Wednesday. The forty member group reviews past operations and plans for the future with representatives from official United Presbyterian bodies and the college alumni association. Monmouth, established in 1853, celebrated its 104th anniversary April 18.

Jerome Schulz United Presbyterian Church Monmouth College Senate Monmouth Ill Senate United Presbyteria Church College Alumni Association

Club To Hear Ohio History Will Be Talked At Miami

A Civitan Club luncheon at the Manchester Hotel will hear a talk on early Ohio history titled Coonskin Ohio. Rev Mc Eewin will speak, Everett Sherron serves as tomorrow’s program chairman, and the event will begin at noon.

Coonskin Ohio Toln Miami University Mc Eewin Civitan Club Manchester Everett Sherron

Tea Honors First Baptist Class Teacher

Miss Lydia Sheafor of Middletown was honored at a church tea marking her long service at First Baptist Church. The Philothea Class teacher for 44 years, she has taught for 65 years and has been a member since 1862. About 70 guests attended the 3 to 5 p.m. gathering in the Fellowship Hall with refreshments and gladioli tulips, chaired by Mrs. Guy Smethers.

Sheafor Philothea First Baptist Church Lydia Sheafor Mise Sheafor Middletown Philathea Guy Smethers

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