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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1954
Page
8
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lynch of Carlisle welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Tandy Adams of West Middletown Rt. 1 welcomed a boy today.
Foreign Minister Molotov sent a note to the United States accusing American planes of violating freedom of the seas by shadowing Soviet merchantmen in Formosa waters. Moscow radio repeated the charge of U S planes strafing a vessel in the Far Eastern area while the United States denied it. Poland recently accused the United States.
David Craig, leaving today for the Army, was guest of honor at a going away dinner last night hosted by his mother Mrs Arnold Craig of Gideon Road and his wife. Attending were Mr and Mrs Talmadge Havens, Mr and Mrs Walter Wendt Jr, Richard Davis, Mr and Mrs James Figley, Mr and Mrs Ronnie Christman, Mr and Mrs Carl Wenzel, and Mr and Mrs Robert Craig. Several gifts were given to the honoree, a Miami University student and former Armco employee.
Miss Barbara Arnold will marry Marsh Galloway at 7 30 p m August 14 in the First EUB Church. Jack Galloway, brother of the groom, will be best man. Attendants include Mrs Jack Galloway as matron of honor and Miss Mary Jo Arnold as maid of honor. Ushers led by Pat Arnold are fraternity brothers of the groom. Barbara is daughter of Mr and Mrs Win Arnold of Grand Avenue. Fiancee’s parents are Mr and Mrs J F Galloway of Cleveland.
Miss JoAnn Krebs, bride elect of Alfred Hellman, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Pra mer and Mrs. John Haker at the Krebs residence on 7th Avenue. Seventeen guests played games with prizes awarded to several attendees. the couple plans to wed August 21 at St Peter Claver Church.
In The Lodges The chapter charter, draped thirty days in memory of Mrs. Steve Thomas, was undraped last night at the Women of the Moose meeting. The auditor's report was read and plans were made for the Aug. 18 meeting at Moose Hall with a time to be announced.
Neighborhood Garden Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marty Pratt on Central Ave for a covered fish picnic. Mulford's City Beautiful Nursery provided two films about Holland's bulb industry, with displays of crocus daffodils tulips hyacinths scilla and more. Awards were given for various floral arrangements with Mrs Emmett Sherron and Jack Hose among the winners.
Beta Gamma chapter of Delta Theta Tau placed 10th nationally for philanthropic work and donations. Mrs. Sol Back reported at a business meeting hosted by Mrs. R. D. Stevens Jr. Plans for the year were announced, including the Harvest Moon dance set for October 2 at the Manchester Hotel.
The Rainbow for Girls Middletown Assembly will gather at the Civic Association Building Saturday at 7 30 p m for the conferring of degrees on eight candidates. Miss Stephany Moore, worthy advisor, will announce plans for a square dance to be held Aug 12 at the Sportsmen's Club. Judy Kineworthy and her committee organize room setup, Becky Baker heads refreshments, two recent brides will receive marriage degrees, with officer rehearsal Friday 6 p m and choir rehearsal Saturday 12 30 p m.
Eighteen Journal employees met for a group outing at LeSourdsville Lake last night. They enjoyed a family style chicken dinner in the dining room and then sampled the park amusements. Attendees include Betty Jo Murray Shirley Tipton Sleving Garo Heller Marie Valentine Elizabeth Caldwell Peggy Cox Eugene Clark N J Lawler George Fletcher Morris Small Henry Gerhard Thomas Barnett Esther Paul Malcolm Alexander Riley Freeze Jr. Lloyd Murphy.
A progress report on the fall Ohio province convention dominated the Delta Chi Sigma monthly meeting at the Colony Restaurant Tuesday evening. Mrs. Oscar Day, convention chair, led committee heads through their reports while Mrs. Don Daly shared appreciation letters for home economics awards. Recording secretary was named Mrs. J. J. Stauder, and social activity notes from Catalina Island June International Convention were given by Mrs. William Dix. Aug 17 social meeting was scheduled with Mrs. Harry Walder chairing assisted by Mrs. Thomas Stubbs and Miss Frances Scotti.
Mr and Mrs Donald Fox of Mason announce the marriage of their daughter Doris to Don Jent son of Mr and Mrs George Jent. The couple exchanged vows in July.
A combined bon voyage and personal shower honored Miss Gerry Williams hosted by Mrs. Tom Byrd and Mrs. William Baker at Forest Hills Country Club. She sails next week for France to teach at an Air Force base near Paris. Guests included Mrs. Roger Dillman, Mrs. John Weber, Miss Pat Gade, Mrs. Chris Mitsoff, Miss Roberta Baker, Mrs. Eugene Switzer, Mrs. William Moffard, Miss Robyn Byrd, and Miss Donna Hunter of Lancaster.
Last night at Mrs. Roy Stewart's Fernwood Street home the Merry Mayfielders awarded prizes to Mrs. Ralph McKenzie and Mrs. Neil Gable. Hostess Mrs. Margaret Rodefer gave scarves to members and Mrs. Herbert Craft will host September 15. A August 18 covered dish dinner was planned at Mrs. Homer Miller's home by F.L.&T. Club members.
Mr and Mrs Harlan Taulton of Baltimore visit his sister Mrs Lottie Thompson in Malvern Street and Mr and Mrs Dennis Wooddell in Monroe. Warlicks former Middletown residents attend Armco Veterans outing. James Hogan and grandchildren return from six week Fort Lauderdale vacation. Mildred Kain returns from western states tour starting Riverside California and ending Banff. J N Harrison visits Skyline Caverns Front Royal Virginia. Multiple families enjoy two week Batchawan Bay and Montreal River trip in Ontario. Harry Gordon and grandson return from three week motor tour to Washington DC New York City and Baltimore. Mike Graney attends Pokagon Boys Camp near Ang then Lake James Indiana.
Miss Betty Jenkins eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Wood of Mason married Wilbur McKenzie son of Mrs Selma McKenzie of Menford on July 117. Attending were Sylvia Jenkins sister and maid of honor and Wendell McKenzie brother and best man. The McKenzies reside in Menford.
A four dial electric clock designed for space travelers displays time, month, and year simultaneously for Earth and Mars. The timepiece provides Mars standard time alongside Earth time for future interplanetary journeys.
Marriage licenses filed for four couples include John W Albright 39 truck driver and Roberta Durham 43 dry cleaner both of Trenton Route 1 James Joseph Shafer 20 student and Janet Kathleen Pflancer 20 secretary both of Hamilton George C Kimbrough Jr 25 truck driver and Ethel M Troutman 25 office clerk both of Hamilton Tyler Taulbee 19 Armco employee 1713 Church Ave and Barbara Ellen Jestice 16 3708 Tytus Ave.
A long list of names and addresses appears, noting patients described as medical or surgical. The entries include Mrs. Mitchell Lawson, Stanley Geveden, David McFarland, Frank Rogers, Mrs. Theodore Johnson, Edgar Phillips, William Payne, Roy Simmons, Mrs. Arnold Brewer, Mrs. Charlie Jones, D A Holton, Miss Alice Seeger, Clifford Schlapp, Meridith Reese, Mrs. Zora Ranck, Ambrose Odo, Stephen McIntosh, Ira Morris, Mrs. Edgar Layton, Richard Hughes, Camberlain, Frank Wiea, James Bogan, Weldon Beathard, Frank Allen, among others. The passage closes with a note that the Lewis and Clark expedition had one death from bilious colic.
The Rev Earl Dale minister of education at The First Baptist Church attends the American Baptist Assembly at Green Lake Wisconsin with wife and two children. The assembly runs through Aug 14 and features a laboratory school directed by Miss Lois Blankenship with 136 children in five departments. A new kindergarten building at the Children's Center will be dedicated tomorrow.
Russell Knose reported his wife’s medical supplies and 35 clinical thermometers were stolen from his car at 1915 Howell Ave. The value of the bag contents was set at 45 dollars. The theft occurred last night and the items were in a bag belonging to a school nurse.
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