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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1957

Page

8

Outward Bound on Chautauqua Stage Delivers Strong Acting

The Chautauqua Players opened with Outward Bound featuring John Hillerman as Mr Prior guiding a shipboard voyage amid a cast of nine. Diane Smith Penelope Allen and Richard Fransworth anchor ensemble scenes while Ronn Mu Carl Shelton create a tense smoking room backdrop for the unfolding drama and humor.

John Hillerman Hillerman Mr. Prior Sharon Kay Garber Harold Bentley Scrubby Ronn Mu Ronald Darling Aomanies Diane Smith Clivenden- Banks Diane Madge Cliveden-Banks Penelope Richard Fransworth Carl Shelton

Selz Wolfe Betrothal Told in Fairfield Iowa

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Shirley Selz of Fairfield Iowa to Harold E Wolfe son of Mr and Mrs Wolfe. Wolfe served four years in the Air Force and is a Hanover junior. No wedding date has been announced.

Shirley Selz Paul Selz Fairfield Iowa Harold E. Wolfe Air Force Hanover

Back to College Round-Up Seeks Student Details

Students entering college or returning for the new term are asked to contact the Society Department before August 30 to be included in the annual college feature. Provide student and parent names, address, college name, year, major, and high school.

Society

Edison School Welcome Wagon Club Card Party Planned

Driftwood Room dinner gathering included Mrs. Charles Wagner and others. Birthday celebrated for Mrs. Herbert Page as gifts were exchanged. Welcome Wagon Club plans a public card party to benefit Edison School at Elks Temple on Sept. 25 with dessert before games. Prizes awarded to several members. Hostess committee listed.

Friendship Club Driftwood Room Charles Wagner Russell Page Edith Trimble James Morningstar Harry Osborn George Tyler Jr Edward Baker Herbert Page Page Club Harold Warner Richard Zehring Richard Rupp Lois Corder

Friends Fete Miss Wysong Bride-Elect at Shower

Miss Becky Wysong, bride-elect to Richard Beebe, was guest of honor at a Carolina Street shower hosted by Mrs. William Melampy and Mrs. Vernon Carter. Yellow white streamers and bells framed a summer flower centerpiece on the refreshment table. Prize winners included Mrs. Leonard Meadows, Mrs. Clarence Barker, Mrs. William Beagle, Mrs. Francis Hill, Mrs. Ray Gillespie and Miss Patsy Kinber. The couple plans a September wedding at Calvary Methodist Church.

Becky Wysong Richard Beche Wiliam Melampy Vernon Carter Carolina Street Leonard Meadows Clarence Barker William Beagle Francis Hill Ray Gillespie Patsy Kinber Mise Wysong Beebe Calvary Methodist Church

Coming Events at WSWS and Union Chapel UB Church

The WSWS and Union Chapel UB Church plan a covered-dish gathering tomorrow at 6 30 p m at Mrs Walter Driever residence. Mrs Don Ober will lead the meeting.

WSWS Union Chapel UB Church Walter Driever Don Ober

Shower Honors Aug 24 Bride

A shower honoring Miss Nedra Blankenship bride elect of George Antrican was hosted by the prospective groom’s sister Mrs. John Derrough at Germantown Road. White decorations, prizes to several guests, and plans for the Aug. 24 wedding at First Lutheran Church in Miamisburg were announced.

Nedra Blankenship George Antrican John Derrough Germantown Road Aaron Hawkins Clyde Brown Leslie Blankenship Albert Gill Lois Derrough Pete Antrican William Jelks Carl Burgemeir Hobart Adams Trenton W. F Webhart Dayton Elaine Brown Miamisburg Ray Bunnell Claude Burton Blankenship Antrican First Lutheran Church

Broadway Calls Antioch Actor Copper and Brass cast

Broadway calls Antioch College graduate and actor David Gold leaves Yellow Springs to rehearse Copper and Brass in New York. The musical opens at the Martin Beck Theater on October 17 featuring Nancy Walker and Joan Blondell.

David Gold Shakespeare Company Yellow Springs New York Copper and Brass Antioch College Gold Antioch Festival Doris Humphrey Jose Simon Martha Graham Anna Sokolow New York City Opera Company The Theater Dance Company Martin Beck Theater Nancy Walker JoanBiondeill

Weekly Manicure Routine For Nails Care And Polish

A guide on regular manicure practices to keep nails neat and polished. It covers removing old polish, shaping nails, softening cuticles with baby oil, and applying a new coat of polish with care to avoid smudges.

Early Marriage and Divorce Trends in Court

The article notes high divorce risk tied to early marriage and education level. It cites averages for bride and groom ages, remarriage gaps, and childlessness, with many separations occurring within the first six years. It references a study from the Monthly Station Family Life edited by Dr Paul and discusses impacts by education and timing of marriages.

We Monthly Station Family Life Dr. Paul

Debate On Rights Decries Civil Vote Legislation

A speaker denounces any formal civil rights vote measure as disgraceful saying the bill has been stripped to only grant the right to vote and nothing more. He frames the current proposals as hollow and ineffective.

Woman leaves money to pets in will

Mrs. Oscar B Disney of St Louis leaves $2,000 in her will to care for her 13 year old fox terrier Scotty and a year old parakeet Skippy. The money is to be placed in trust for neighbor Mae Burke on condition she care for the two pets.

St, Louis Oscar B Disney Scotty Skippy Mae Burke

DP&L seeks $41,449 yearly gas rate hike for Greenfield

Dayton Power and Light Co asked the Utilities Commission Tuesday to approve a gas rate increase totaling about $41,449 per year for residential customers in Greenfield Highland County. The request would raise bills for local residents unless offset by adjustments.

Columbus Ohio Greenfield Highland County Dayton Power & Light Co Utilities Commission

Vital Statistics Hospital Notes Itemized Births and Dismissals

A list of birth announcements and dismissals from local hospitals and residences. Individuals named include Frederick Fispo's family, Robert Priest, Noah Worley, Robert Newcomb, Max Wade, Alex Ward, Clyde Bradshaw, Donald Frisby, Paul Hines, and many others with locations such as Young Street Franklin Aeronca Street Lebanon Central Avenue and West Middletown. Also mentions Grandview Hospital Dayton and Miami Valley Hospital Dayton.

Frederick Fisposito Young St Robert Priest S. Main St Franklin Noah Worley Aeronca Robert Newcomb Carolina St Max Wade Lebanon Rt. 1 Alex Ward Central Ave Yestery Clyde Bradshaw Kunz Ave Donald Frisby Arnold Dr

Hospital Notes Mention Local Residents

In The Hospital Mrs Ike Kelly of 8th Ave Mr and Mrs James Terrill August Ave Basil Greenlee of Vanderveer are listed among recently admitted or treated individuals in a brief local hospital notice noting resident names and street addresses.

Ike Kelly 8Th Ave James Terrill August Ave Basil Greenlee Vanderveer

Beauty Back Was In Daze As Mrs America Returns

Frances Cloyd, 29, Miss America 1949, missing since Monday, returned to her mother's San Diego home Tuesday. She told police she felt dazed after driving to Los Angeles area and sleeping in her car. A note hinted at possible self harm though she doubted she would act. She said distress over finances and burdening her parents drove the disappearance. she and her husband are divorced and he is believed to be in Texas.

San Diego Calif Frances Cloyd America Los Angeles

Vacation notes from Florida trip and visitors

Mr and Mrs Dr Fisher Jr and their children Judy Jimmy Johnny and Penny have returned home after a two week vacation in Daytona Beach Florida They visited St Augustine Marineland James Meltons Autorama and Cypress Gardens They called on former Middleton residents Mr and Mrs James Selby of West Palm Beach and Mr and Mrs James Sparks of Jacksonville Mr and Mrs Wendell Foster and children Clark Cheryl and Candy of West Middletown were recent visitors at Anna Maria Island near Bradenton Florida

Dr. Fisher Jr Judy Jimmy Johnny Penny Brown's Run Road Daytona Beach Fla St. Augustine Marineland James Melton Autorama Cypress Gardens Wendell Foster Clark, Cheryl Candy West Middletown Anna Maria Island Bradenton, Fla

Shark Uses Phone Booth in Odd Death Mystery

A troubleshooter traced a bizarre scene finding a five foot shark in a phone booth. The shark was in rigor mortis when discovered, and police speculate a visiting fisherman may have mislaid it.

Shark Rigor Morti

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