Doris Heller Cast In Play At Denison Summer Theater
Doris Heller daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland S Heller of Santa Fe Rd will be cast as an English teacher in the Denison Summer Theater final production The Corn Is Green starting August 19 This season marks the 50th week of the Denison Summer Theater since 1947 Gwilym Williams a veteran actor and singer joins as John Goronwy Jones having played the role with Eva LeGallienne in New York 1950 and on tour with Ethel Barrymore Williams assists in Welsh dialect coaching Heller is a 1951 Denison University graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Heller
Roland S. Heller
Santa Fe Rd
Denison Summer Theater
Gwilym Williams
John Goronwy Jones
Eva LeGallienne
City Center of Music and Drama
New York
Ethel Barrymore Williams
Wales
Denison
Miss Heller
Denison University
Granville
Civic Chorus Completes Reorganization Plan
The Middletown Civic Chorus finished most of its business reorganization and remains without a musical director for the coming year. The Executive Board and guests met at Mrs. Chester Pieratt’s home to interview one applicant and sang from The Messiah under his direction. The board continues to interview candidates from Dayton Cincinnati and Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Pieratt
Paul Pieratt
Janice Schulz
John Kurtz
du Wayne Carlson
Ruth Jones
John Adrian
Sarah Smissman
F. F. Overturf
Samuel Holmes
Homer Weikal
Joe B. Franklin
Shower Honors Mrs. Dwaine Gilpin in Fernwood St home
Mrs. John Roark hosted a miscellaneous shower for granddaughter Mrs. Dwaine Gilpin the former Charlotte Hill at her Fernwood Street home Tuesday night. The couple wed July 27. Decorations featured colored crepe paper streamers. Prizes went to Mrs. John Long Mrs. Lucile Devine and Mrs. Glenmore Hill. Guests included Mrs. Marie Foist of Indianapolis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roark
Dwaine Gilpin
Charlotte Hill
Fernwood St
John Long
Lucile Devine
Glenmore Hill
Marie Foist
Indianapolis
Edna Wells
Dwight Gilpin
Clifford Hill
Dwight Fultz
Community Meetings Schedule From Local Notes
The CIC Class of West Middletown Baptist Church meets Friday evening with Mrs C R Stephen son at 3006 Manchester Rd. The Feder ation of Women’s Club official board holds a meeting at 1 30 p.m. The American War Mothers convene Thursday at 2 p.m. in the American Legion auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIC
West Middletown Baptist Church
C. R. Stephenson
Manchester Rd
The
Federation of Women's Club
Eeeetey
Girl's Tn
American Legion Auditorium
Serviceman Cpl Leonard Back Jr Returns Home
Cpl Leonard Back Jr 19 Marine returned to his Norfolk Va base after a three day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Leonard Back of 19 Ardmore Jr A Middletown High School 1951 graduate he enlisted June 7 1951 Paris 1822 John Howard Payne wrote Home Sweet Home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Leonard Back, Jr
Norfolk
and Leonard Back
Ardmore Jr
Middletown High School
Back
Local Club Reports Visit to Girl Scout Camp
Mrs Ellsworth Van Fleet hosted the Community Neighbors Club with a discussion of Christmas card sales and plans for a traveler’s bag at October’s meeting. Mrs B L Keister reported on a tour of Girl Scout Troop 71 at Camp Middlemoor led by Mrs Charles Bales Mrs Herman York and Mrs Sterling Tolson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth van Fleet
Community Neighbors Club
B. L. Keister
Camp Middlemoor
Charles Bales
Herman York
Sterling Tolson
Paul Helsel
Charles Daughter
Carl Davidson
Keister
Connie Bales
Gail Blankenship
Molly Lauman
Walter Fening
Charles Maertz
Stanley Hood
J. de la Fuente
Ellen Drive
New Members Named To Board Of Band Associates At MHS
The Middletown Band Association appoints three couples to the board replacing outgoing members. New officers to start in September include George Koeppel as president and Sam Caruthere as vice president. Band camp is set for August 23 to 30 at Camp Louella Mae with committees to be formed at the next staff meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Middletown Band Association, Inc
Theodore McGraw
Alfred West
George Koeppel
Robert Baker
Charles Egerston
Homer Moyer
Sam Carruthere
Howard Watson
Thomas McDonald
Louella Mae
Travel Notes From Local Citizens On Short Trips And Visits
Mrs A C Neff of East Central Ave returns today from a Cleveland visit with relatives. Mrs Heber M Ross leaves for Tucson Arizona after two weeks with sister Mrs Clyde Hall of Franklin, called by their father Harla D Miller's sudden death. Miss Jinny Reese hosts Miss Martha Ruth Clinard of Springfield Tennessee at her home, former Central Institute roommate. Walter Reese Jr returns weekend from University of Virginia Charlottesville Virginia where he is a freshman and has attended the summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Neff
East Central Ave
Cleveland
Heber M. Ross
Tucson
Ariz
Clyde Hall
Franklin
Harla D. Miller
Jinny Reese
Walter A. Reese
el Paso Ave
Martha Ruth Clinard
Springfield, Tenn
Miss Reese
Central Institute
St. Louis
Walter Reese, Jr
Reese
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Do not buy shoes too large for children
Do not buy shoes too large in order for children to get more wear from them. A shoe which is too large is just as uncomfortable as a cone that is too small.
Woman's touch reshapes Chesapeake and Ohio trains
Ann Elgar Stevenson, assistant to the C and O vice president, spends half her time riding trains to push comfort, cleanliness and service improvements. The energetic executive improves car cleaning, dining room presentation, and staff uniforms, bringing a diplomatic, hostess style to the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Elgar Stevenson
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co
Mrs. Stevenson
Embroider Leonardo Last Supper Pattern 794
Learn to stitch a beloved painting with Pattern 794 14x19 inches. Send 25 cents for pattern and catalog from News Journal Middletown O 178 Needlecraft Dept. Include name address and zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardo da Vinci
News Journal
Middletown
Mouth Care Begins Early
Alicia Hart explains early teething is not uniformly timed and that a baby’s overall health matters more than exact tooth timing. If development is normal, teeth will come in naturally. provide safe chews, keep items clean, and consult a doctor on diet and care during teething.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Hartner
Safety group withholds blame in Middletown crash
Middletown safety officials reported on their inquiry into a Route 122 Elk Creek Rd accident that killed one and injured four. They praised the State Highway Patrol and Division Eight traffic and safety staff, declined to blame any agency, and noted a missing stop sign was knocked over by a motorist who did not report the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Safety Council
Elk Creek Rd
State Highway Patrol
Traffic and Safety Department
Division Eight
State Highway Department
Harry Hadley
Paul Wilson
Board of Control
Civic Association
Middletown
Hadley
Rasmumenae
Accent on Fashion Pattern R9232 Pattern for Misses
Fashion pattern R9232 offers casual and dress options in cotton checks or taffeta and wool fabrics. Misses sizes 12 through 42, with size 16 using 4% yards at 39 inch width. Includes illustrated Sew Chart, complete instructions, and mail order form with price and mailing address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Martin
News Journal
Middletown
Ohio
Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
New York
N. Y
OPS to Fire 437 in Ohio Michigan Kentucky Region
OPS reports that 437 workers in the Ohio Michigan Kentucky region will be terminated after Congress restricted OPS funding. The regional staff will drop from 816 to 379 as part of the agency’s downsizing plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Congress
Ohio- Michigan-Kentucky
Latvian Refugee 16 Found Dead In Bathtub
Fremont reports a 16 year old Latvian refugee John Jurma lietis arrived two years ago as a displaced person from Latvia found dead in a bathtub after a radio fell into the water, apparently electrocuting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont, O
John Jurmalietis
Latvia
Parking rules cut hazards on Fleming Road area
The board stated that eliminating parking west of Charles Street on Fleming Road reduced hazards there appreciably, improving safety in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming Rd
Charles St
Safety Council Ballots Go In Mail for 25 Nominees
Ballots listing 25 nominees for 10 vacancies on Middletown Safety Council board went out today to each member. Return by August 25 to Civic Association offices. teller committee led by J. F. Seibold, Sr., to announce results August 27. Nominees include Ayres Armco, Martin WPFB, Regan Middletown Journal, Seibold Jr., McNary Holy Trinity, Murray United Welding, Prescott Salvation Army, and others from Armco, churches, and local firms. Four incumbents up for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Middletown Safety Council
Civic Association
J. F. Seibold, Sr
George Kuehnle
Joe Ayres
Armco
Harold Calvin
WPFB
Harry Martin
Shattle Brothers
Dave Regan
The
Middletown Journal
Don Osborne
Sidney McCammon
Church of the Ascension
J. F. McNary
Holy Trinity Church
Charles E. Statenroth
Armco Fabricating
Benjamin Haywood
Atlanta Insurance
Wilson Hershner
Yellow Cab
Ray Young
Adam Hamm
Prior Products
J. F. Seibold, Jr
Juvenile Court
William Howe
Middletown Auto Dealers’ Association
Robert McDade
Crystal Tissue
Geroge Holtz
Inland Container
Enis Marshall
Aeronca
Walter Leonard
AEIF
John Kiley
Miami Cabinet
John Murray
United Welding
Arthur Hauselman
Hauselman Transportation Company
Frank Conner
McGraw
William Long
Long Insurance
Capt
William Prescott
Salvation Army
Robert Millan
Oglesby- Barnitz Bank
Ayres
Martin Regan
Osborne
Stutenroth
Top Hand Driver Has Horse Sense Says Thomas
Martin Thomas of the Butler County Automobile Club declares a top hand in today’s auto driving must be a professional. He cites judgment, coordination, driving skill, sportsmanship, rule knowledge, car upkeep, and quick anticipation of trouble as essential traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Thomas
Butler County Automobile Club
Thomas
Births Brumfield Osbourne Rogers Alderson Van Cleve in Middletown area
Vital statistics record multiple births: Mr and Mrs Leroy Brumfield Middletown Route 1 welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Robert Osborne 1104 Lorg Place welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs James Rogers 1907 Hill Avenue welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Frank Alderson Morrow Route 2 welcomed a girl today. Mr and Mrs Paul Van Cleve 2400 Waneta Street welcomed a girl today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Brumfield
Middletown
Robert Osborne
Lorg Pl
James Rogers
Hill Ave
Frank Alderson
Morrow
Paul van Cleve
Waneta St
Marriage Licenses for Hamilton residents listed
Marriage licenses issued for several couples: Eugene Franklin Howard 19 of Hamilton Route 5 and Carol Jean Mayes 18 of Hamilton Route 5. Ernest G. Vitbin 23 U S Army stationed at 1201 Yankee Rd Middletown and Patricia Trimble 20 hostess of 721 Ross Ave Hamilton. Fred Bishop 21 machine operator of Trenton Route 1 and Matilda Valdez 22 waitress of Hamilton. Carl F Rothe 23 Lima and Mary Louise Hawk 22 of Hamilton Route 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Franklin Howard
Hamilton
Carol Jean Mayes
Ernest G. Vitbin
U. S. Army
Yankee Rd
Middletown
Patricia Trimble
Ross Ave
Fred Bishop
Trenton
Matilda Valdez
Carl F. Rothe
Lima
Mary Louise Hawk
Hospital Betsy Dean and Others Listed as Surgical and Medical
A hospital ledger lists Betsy Dean and several others by name with medical or surgical classifications. Multiple individuals from Franklin and nearby streets are noted, including Mrs. Kent Little and Edith Chippendale, among others, with dismissals for Walter Looy and Maud Sherrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Dean
Robert Dean
Franklin
John Sauter
Lawn Ave
Clifford Curtis
Hill Ave
Surgical
Kent Little
Grand Ave
Noel Thomas
Elwood St
Edith Chippendale
Willard Chippendale
Young St
Charles Berry
Middletown
Robert Carr
Williarm Barnes
Fifteenth Ave
Walter Looy
Flemingoe
Maud Sherrick
Jacobyne
Bessie Rogers
James Profitt
Woodlawn
Bramble Neeley
Norbert Kneisel
Gerald Horne
Ellen
Cleveland Combs
Waite St
Tom Byron
Wartta St
Pauline Banks
Wilbraham Rd
Oliver Ashton
Crescent Blvd
Arthur Armitage
Baltimore St
Two-Piece Faille Suit-Dress Priced At Five Ninety Five
A classic faille two piece suit dress offers versatility from dressy to casual via accessories. Available in black navy green or gray for misses and half sizes at The Central Store priced five ninety five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faille
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Civic Chorus
D. Gilpin
John Howard Payne
Paris
Hysti
Crawford
Wrisley Superbe
Nalon
Gardenia
Horge Commter
Gallaher’s
Avenel Ama Oe
Val
C&o
Doroty Roe
Associated Press
Boca
Maat
Safety Council
Norris Music House
Crisp Faille
Electrolux Electro-Hygiene
Electro-Hygiene Vacuum Cleaner Co
Columbia Ave
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