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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1959

Page

10

Fish Fry Highlights Gladys Drive Neighborhood Party

Seventeen families on Gladys Drive attended a fish fry at Armco Assn. Park on Greentree Road last night. Hosts Ralph Brown and William E. Barnes, both of Gladys Drive, served fish caught on a Canada vacation. About two hundred pounds of mussels, bass, and northern pike were prepared for the cook-out, with many local families in attendance.

Seventen Gladys Drive Armco Assn Greentree Road Ralph Brown William E. Barnes Canada

Student Prince Brings Classic Romance to Dayton Stage

Dayton Theater Festival presents the Sigmund Romberg operetta at Memorial Hall with Donald Clarke as the young prince delivering strong singing alongside Nancy Leigh Dulcie Cooper and Rita Melzer. The cast sustains tenderness and musical splendor in a summer showing praised for enduring tunes Deep In My Heart Dear and Serenade.

Oklahoma Memorial Hall Dayton Sigmund Romberg Joe Vispi Romberg Donald Clarke Nancy Leigh Rita Melzer Dulcie Cooper Aunt Ella

Seven Guests Attend Welcome Wagon Club Meeting

Forty members and guests met at the Sports Bowl with Mrs. Ervin Reisz directing. Dessert card party planned for Sept 17 at 8 PM in the Elks Temple. Gift presented to Mrs. Richard Day departing for Argentina. Card game winners listed by event.

Sports Bowl Keith Enesle Don Head Jack Rhodes Wayne Provart Gene Campbell Mark Stoken Lawrence Long Ervin Reisz Richard Zehring Elks Temple Richard Day Midletown Argentina R. W. Arms Day Bridge John Henderson Ray Gilmore Canasta Marm Tremaine Frederick Stoken

Student Prince shines at Memorial Hall in weekly run

Miss Metzer Ralston Hill and Bill Yule sparkle as the Prince’s valet and his agreeable aide. Jerry Orbach displays versatility as Tarnitz the rebuffed lover in Romberg’s lively production. Producer Vispi directs a colorful, fully staged show at Memorial Hall with nightly 8:30, matinee 2:30 and Sunday 7:30 performances.

Miss Metzer Ralston Hill Bill Yule Jerry Orbach Hill Yule Romberg Orbach Tarnitz Prince Vispi Memorial Hall

Travel Notes Return From Paris and Hawaii Trip

Travel notes report Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Holton of Highland Street returned yesterday from Paris where he represents Armco International Corp. Mrs. Opal Adams of Auburn Street left by plane Saturday for Hawaii to vacation a month with her son and daughter in law Cpl and Mrs Robert Adams and their three children Johnnie Bonnie and Patricia Rene

Joseph W. Holton Highland Street Paris France Armco International Corp Opal Adams Auburn Street Hawaii Cpl Robert Adams Teir Johnnie Bonnie Patricia Rene

Spanish Omelet with Tomato Sauce Tradition

An old fashioned omelet recipe uses a homemade tomato sauce. Modern versions substitute a meatless tomato sauce to accompany the omelet.

Wedding Plans Announced for Miss Brewer and James Huffman

Miss Joan Elaine Brewer and James Huffman announce plans for a wedding on August 11 at Linden Avenue Baptist Church in Dayton. Maid of honor will be Nina Brewer with bridesmaids Nancy Yaw Berni Frantz Joseph Barnett and Robert Hensley also listed as attendees.

Joan Elaine Brewer James Huffman Linden Avenue Baptist Church Dayton Brewer Nina Brewer Nancy Yaw Logan Berni Frantz J Dublin Joseph Barnett Dupont Ind Robert Hensley Patty Huffman Becky Huffman Dale Wilson Middletown Huffman Alfred Huffman William Huffman Woodrow Blevins Joseph Chatfield Marty Huffman Robbie Blevins Miss Brewer James Brewer Urbana Avenue Mr. Huffman Owen Huffman Excello

Beier Home Hosts Party for Wedding Attendants

Miss Linda Kay Beier hosted a gathering at her Ronald Drive home to honor her wedding attendants and reception hostesses for her upcoming marriage to Charles R. Day. Game prizes went to Miss Sally Huber Miss Gretchen Huber and Miss Pamela Murphy with numerous guests in attendance.

Linda Kay Beier Charles R. Day St. Mary's Church Ronald Drive Sally Huber Gretchen Huber Pamela Murphy Ellen Bishop Robin Lindauer Marilyn Courtney Jenny Sanders Paula Wilson Charlotte Murphy Deborah Murphy Dalton Huber Paul Beier

Wallflowers Find Popularity In Learning To Tell Fortunes

Betty Penson, Boise Statesman women's editor, advocates fortune telling and palmistry to boost popularity at parties. Marianne Probst of Augsburg, winner of the world accordion title, says playing the accordion helps girls avoid being wallflowers. Marianne's world championship journey includes 24 finalists from 15 countries with her first U S visit this year.

Betty Penson Boise, Idaho Statesman Betty Marianne Probst Augsburg Germany Marianne New York Brighton England America

Rusk Maffett Rites Planned and Parties Given

The wedding of Miss Janice Sue Rusk and Mack David Maffett is set for Saturday at 7 30 p m at the United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jerome Schulz officiating. Attendants include maid of honor Maryann Blackmore and bridesmaids Peggy Pelfrey Ann Snethen and Rosalie Maffett. best man Thomas Reed. Guests will be seated by Thomas Rusk Donald Roberson and Gary Snyder. Reception follows at Middletown Sportsmen's Club with hostesses Mrs Marvin Rhoads Mrs Donald Roberson Miss Mary Hilton Miss Phyllis Swank and Miss Kay Landrum. The bride is daughter of Mr Mrs Ralph Rusk of Pearl Street. the groom's parents are Mr and Mrs T P Maffett of Orlando Drive. Pre nuptial showers were held including a Kenwood Drive party hosted by Rosalie Maffett and Ann Snethen, and a Verity Hall shower hosted by Maryann Blackmore and Peggy Pelfrey attended by Middletown Hospital School of Nursing students.

Janice Sue Rusk Mack David Maffett United Presbyterian Church Jeromeschulz Maryann Blackmore Peggy Pelfrey Ann Snethen Rosalie Maffett Mr. Maffett Thomas Reed Thomas Rusk Donald Roberson Gary Snyder Middletown Miss Rusk Kenwood Drive Verity Hall Middletown Hospital School of Nursing

Meetings Tonight Across Local Groups

Middletown Underwater Salvage Team meets at 7 p m at 210 Burton Rd Blythe Williams American Legion Post 231 gathers at 7 30 p m at post headquarters National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry 7 30 p m at Armory Highview Encampment 100 Monroe IOOF Hall 8 p m Knights of Columbus K of C Auditorium Golden Helmet VFW Post 7230 8 p m 30 S Broad Order of Ahepa 8 15 p m Greek Orthodox Church

Middletown Burton Rd Blythe - Williams American Legion National Guard Company D 107Th Armored Cavalry Highview Monroe Ioof Knights of Columbus Golden Helmet Vfw S. Broad Order

Community meetings and clubs schedule for Manchester area

Kiwanis noon at Manchester Hotel. Lions 6:30 p m at Manchester Hotel. Orioles Nest 227 7:30 p m at Club. Toastmasters 7:30 p m at J and J Bowling Lanes. National Guard D Company 7:30 p m at Armory. Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge 37 7:30 p m Castle Hall. Alpha Council Jr OUAM 7:30 p m 19 N Broad St. Tried Stone 83 Masonic Lodge 8 p m AFL Hall. 9526 Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron 8 p m Armory. Moose Lodge 501 8 p m Moose Hall. IOOF Lodge 956 8 p m 29 S Main. Alcoholics Anonymous 8:30 p m

Kiwanis Club Manchester Lions Club Orioles Nest Toastmasters Club National Guard Company D 147Th Infantry Regiment Armory Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall Alpha Council Jr. Ouam N. Broad St Stone Masonic Lodge AFL Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron Moose Lodge Moose Hall Ioof Lodge S. Main Alcoholics Anonymous

Bottled Assets Urge Prompt Return to Recycle Deposits

The article explains that bottles with deposits hold special value as cash and encourages prompt returns to reclaim the deposit. It emphasizes the financial return tied to returning bottles and the role of deposits in recycling.

Beads Need Washing for Delicate Care

Crystal beads require gentle cleansing with lukewarm soap or detergent, followed by rinsing with clear water. Gently blot dry with a towel to finish.

Vital Statistics Babies born to local families yesterday and today

Listings show multiple births from families in Dayton Franklin and Trenton with details for parents and newborns including names streets and genders. Several adults are named with relatives and local residences noted in the community update.

Local residents named in community notice

A list of residents and relatives from multiple streets and towns appears in a community notice. Names include Charles Burnson Morgan St George L McQuinn Logan Ave and others across Logan Ave Tren ton Malvern German town Poinciana Rd Somerville Franklin Sheridan Ave Bello monte Ross St Middletown Rt 1 Pine St Miamisburg Queen Edward Fiie Ave Moore St Navaho St Lincoln St Jefferson Ave Balti more St and Cincinnati area institutions Mercy Hospital Christ Hospital.

Charles Burnson Morgan St George L. McQuinn Logan Ave William Reynolds Trenton Leroy Sparks Malvern Jack Becraft Delva Becraft Andrews St Christell Combs James Combs Sheridan Ave Clayton Ashcraft Jr Bellomonte John Mandzak Ross St Chester Skillman

Insurance Dept approves $1000 deductible policies for institutions

In Columbus the Ohio Insurance Department approved a $1000 deductible program for institutional property including schools museums hospitals and churches. Rate reductions up to 40 percent were authorized for the policy, an independent filing by the Insurance Co of North America.

Columbus Ohio Edward A. Stowell the Insurance Co. of North America

Pell Plans Registration For League Registration Event

Butler County Sheriff Paul A Pell announced the third registration for the Sheriff's Athletic League at the Sports Center driving range on S Main St from 9 am to 5 pm Thursday. Youth ages 8 to 18 not yet registered may join. prior sessions at Amanda and Oneida Schools drew 4 percent participation and the program starts by mid-September.

Butler County Paul A Pell Sheriff's Athletic League Sports Center S. Main St Amanda Oneida Pel

Community outings draw 2000 plus amid local groups

More than 2,000 persons attended events sponsored by Inland Container Corp Se. Lourdsville Lake Butler County Democrats Hamilton Fair grounds Armco Veterans Club Armco Park and Shriners stag Gordon Park. The Board of Education announced plans to raze the old Nason's Girls Seminary on Curtis Street near Middletown High School, a former training site for American Rolling Mill Co. employees.

Inland Container Corp Se. Lourdsville Lake Butler County Democrats Hamilton Fairgrounds Armco Veterans Club Armco Park Shriners Stag Gordon Park Board of Education Old Nason's Girls Seminary Curtis Street Middletown High School American Rolling Mill Co

Break-Ins Are Solved. Five Juveniles Arrested

Police say four city break-ins were cleared with five juveniles and an 18 year old in custody. Readily stolen items included cookies from Jessie Veidt at 1510 Forest Ave and $1 from McCoy Oil Co at 1224 Girard Ave. Burglaries occurred on June 28 July 5 June 22 and August 2. Juveniles are 15 and 16 years old and held at Butler County Juvenile Detention Home in Hamilton.

Jessie Veidt Forest Ave Frank Fordyce Forrest Ave Ohio Oil Co Woodlawn McCoy Oil Co Girard Ave Butler County Hamilton

Man After Police Job Is Pinched

Patrolman Conrad Blevins questioned Morris Dean Minters in Kansas City. Minters, 27, evasive, admitted a Texas parole violation for check forgery and was held for Texas authorities. He had come to apply after hearing the department sought 200 new officers.

Kansas City Conrad Blevins Morris Dean Minters Blevins Minters Texas

Champion Buy At Piqua OK'd

The Dayton District Federal Court approved Champion Paper & Fiber Co. of Hamilton purchasing the former Piqua Products Co. plant. Through Thaneland Corp the plant will be taken over and used to launch Champion Paper Specialties, Inc. this fall to process and market cut size business paper and specialty items.

Dayton Piqua Champion Paper & Fiber Co Hamilton Champion Thaneland Corp Piqua Products Co Champion Paper Specialties, Inc

Skater Breaks Arm After Fall Near Home

A nine year old girl named Mary Katherine Farmer fell while roller skating near 1901 Tytus Avenue and was treated for a broken left arm at Middletown Hospital. She was discharged after treatment. The report also notes Mrs Ida Hansford injured a toe at her Franklin home.

Middletown Hospital Mary Katherine Farmer Robert C. Farmer Tytus Ave Ida Hansford Heston Franklin

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