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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1955

Page

5

Ohio University pre college conference attendees listed

Among those at the Athens event were Larry Johns and Miss Gertrude Weaver of Franklin who will start freshman studies next month. Johns’ sister Gloria Johns earned a teacher’s certificate and will teach in Carlisle. Also visiting were W J Murphy of Sydney Australia and the South family, with trip to Springfield Illinois for the polled shorthorn cattle show. Larry Snider returned home to Las Vegas after two weeks with Franklin grandparents. About 15 000 American tourists visited Berlin last year.

Ohio University Athens Larry Johns Gertrude Weaver Franklin Mr. Johns Gloria Johns South Herbert Foster Foster Ohio Springfield Stevie Janie South James Johns Larry T. Snider Las Vegas Nev G. R. Tom Jnider Arlington Avenue

St Marys Card Party Planned for Sept 28

St Marys Church Altar Rosary Society hosts a card party Sept 28 at 8 p m in the Knights of Columbus Hall to raise funds for St Marys School. Chairmen are Mrs Peter Rudokas and Mrs Richard Brandenburg with a list of committee helpers.

Peter Rudokas Richard Brandenburg St. Mary's Church Altar Rosary Society Knights of Columbus St. Mary's School Michael Bober John Mandzak Joseph Caperna Paul Clifton Ralph Daly George Irwin

Hodgen and Thomas Exchange Nuptials in Richmond

Mr and Mrs Charles Hodgen tied the knot on Aug 9 in Richmond Indiana. They will reside near Franklin after a wedding trip to Washington DC and the East. both Hodgen and Agnes Thomas are Franklin residents.

Charles Hodgen Richmond Ind Franklin Washington, D.C East

One Yard Apron Pattern and Needlecraft Offer

Gonna Wheele promotes a 35-inch fabric one yard apron pattern 648 with tissue transfers and directions for medium size. Cost 25 cents. add 5 cents for first class mailing. Send name address zone to Needlecraft Dept. 178 Middletown Ohio Journal P O Box 169 New York. Look for Laura Wheeler 1955 catalog and other easy craft patterns and books.

Needlecraft Dept Middletown Ohio P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Laura Wheeler

Couple Married In Dayton Church

Miss Sylvia Marguerite Schmitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Landrus Schmitt of Dayton became the bride of Joseph Cawley Alspaugh son of Mr and Mrs C M Alspaugh of Springboro at 9 am Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church Dayton. The couple will reside in Dayton.

Sylvia Marguerite Schmitt Frederick Landrus Schmitt Dayton Joseph Cawley Alspaugh C. M. Alspaugh Springboro Immaculate Conception Church Bernard Bellman Nancy Alspaugh Rosella Combs William Hoffman James John Alspaugh Luttmiller’s Alspaugh Air Force University of Dayton

Nester-Weds Miss Jones in Franklin Home Ceremony

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jones of Springboro records the marriage of Mollie Jones to Gerald Nester. The Rev. W. J. Fox officiated August 10 at 7 p.m. at the bridegroom’s home. the Nesters reside at 1516 Main St Franklin.

Joseph Jones Springboro Mollie Gerald Nester Opal Nester Franklin W. J. Fox Nester Main St

Bridge Winners Take 60 Points in Middletown Club Event

Mrs Ralph Kah and MrsStan ley Weinstein led with 60 points to win first honors at Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club. Del Meyer and Howard Wikoff pairs followed with 54 and 53 points as five tables averaged 48. The club meets Mondays at the Wikoffs Milton Road home.

Ralph Kah Stanley Weinstein Middletown Duplicate Bridge Ub del Meyer Howard Wikoff Milton Road

Marriage Revealed in Springboro to James Hall

Mrs Ali Tackett of Springboro announces daughter Wanda wed James Hall of Middletown. They exchanged vows Aug 6 in Richmond Indiana and now reside in Middletown. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE The Ohio Superintendent of Insurance certifies Paramount Fire Insurance Company authorized to transact business. financials show assets 7,463,000 plus liabilities 6,172,151.38 and net assets 5,051,594.95. surplus 3,551,504.95. income 3,886,187. expenditures 3,228,303.27.

Ali Tackett Springboro Wanda James Hall Middletown Richmond Ind Ohio Paramount Fire Insurance Company New York Columbus Walter A. Robinson Insurance of

Back-To-School Round-Up Notice for Students

Students returning to college or first time entrants are urged to phone or write the Society Department before September 1 to be included in the Back-To- School round-up in the September 11 edition.

Society

Dolores Musen and Richard Bowermaster to Wed at Franklin First Baptist

Miss Dolores Musen and Richard Bowermaster will marry Saturday at 7 30 p m in Franklin First Baptist Church. Miss Sharon Musen will be maid of honor with Judith and Donna Jean Bowermaster as bridesmaids. William Robinson is best man. ushers include James Mason and others. Reception to follow in church annex. Parents named.

Dolores Musen Richard Bowermaster First Baptist Church Franklin Sharon Musen Judith Donna Jean Bowermaster William Robinson Mr. Bowermaster James Mason Merrill Clay Russel Bowermaster Charles Dearth Robert Tufts Thomas Leak Judith Buckley Janice Bowermaster Malcolm Hollingsworth Miss Musen James Musen Earl Bowermaster

Shower Honors Bride-Elect Katy Miltenberger

Miss Katy Miltenberger bride elect of Joseph Shepperd was honored at a treasure hunt shower by Miss Betty Hees and Miss Elinor Conway. Holiday House featured pink and white decor for the event with numerous attendees listed. The couple plans to marry at 4 p.m. Saturday at the United Brethren Evangelical Church in Springboro.

Katy Miltenberger Joseph Shepperd Betty Hees Elinor Conway Grover Thomas Richard Miltenberger Allen Miltenberger Arthur Miltenberger Max Gilpin Mary Barger Alva Scholl Ernest Buckles Walter

Vital statistics births and dismissals listed in town notice

The notice records births to Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz in Hill Avenue a boy yesterday, to Mr. and Mrs. Hager in Amisburg a boy yesterday, to Mr. and Mrs. Kramer in Somerville a girl yesterday, to Mr. and Mrs. Willis in Trenton a girl yesterday, to Mr. and Mrs. Turner in Reynolds Avenue a girl today, with out of town birth of a boy for Tristan Meinecke in Chicago Monday at Wesley Memorial Hospital. Grandparents named. other entries note additional births, followed by dismissals and names of residents discharged.

Charles Kurtz Hill Ave John Hager Tristan Meinecke Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital M. S. Johnson Middletown Bruce Meinecke Ann Arbor Mich

Local Birth Notices For Goodlet and Hillard Families

Jeffrey Goodlet, son of Mr and Mrs William Goodlet of Shafer Street, is announced with details from Shafer Street. Mrs John Hillard of South Clinton is listed in the same notice as relative to Billy Brewer, son of Mr and Mrs. Brewer.

Jeffrey Goodlet William Goodlet Shafer St John Hillard S. Clinton T. Billy Brewer Mr. and

Red Soldiers Arrested in Urfahr Church Incident

A Soviet zone report says a group of Russian soldiers were arrested near Urfahr Linz after allegedly breaking windows, defacing statues and vandalizing the interior of a small church on Sunday.

Linz Austria Urfahr

Engagement Told for Patricia Davis and Edward Smith

Mr and Mrs Michell Davis of Hamilton announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia to Edward Gary Smith. Smith is employed by Armco Steel Corp in Middletown and is the son of Mr and Mrs William Smith of Hamilton. No wedding date is set.

Michell Davis Hamilton Pastricia Edward Gary Smith Middletown Armco Steel Corp William Smith

Oil and gas lease notice in Wyoming lands offered

A broker advertises an 80 acre oil and gas lease in Wyoming with active production nearby. Leases are offered in oil rich areas with exploration potential. John E Duff Bonded Lease Broker lists contact at 8681 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills CA and Crestview 6 3181.

Wyoming John E. Duff Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills California Crestview

Viola Rebekah Lodge plans statewide day event

Twenty six members met at Odd Fellows Hall to arrange the August 21 Rebekah day at the Odd Fellows Home in Springfield. Mrs. Russel Hiteshue of Monroe reported on the Ohio Rebekah assembly. A social hour followed the business session led by noble grand Mrs. J.B. Monroe. Committee members were Mr. and Mrs. William Powers, Mrs. G. E. Hoskins and Mrs. Harry Rodefer.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Odd Fellows Home Springfield Russel Hiteshue Monroe Ohio Rebekah Assembly J.B. Monroe Noble Grand William Powers G. E. Hoskins Harry Rodefer

Hogg Back Families Hold 15th Annual Reunion in Armco Park

About 300 members from eight states gathered Sunday for the Hogg Back families annual reunion. Officers elected included Junius Back as president and Mrs. Herman Hogg as secretary-treasurer. Gifts honored the oldest couple Mrs. Lewis Back and Mr. Grover Davis of Loving New Mexico as the farthest travelers, with Mrs. Flora Short named the youngest mother present. Thomas Howard gave the invocation before the picnic dinner.

Hogg- Back Armco Park Junius Back Herman Hogg Lewis Back Grover Davis Loving N. M Flora Short Thomas Howard

Local Organizations Schedule Evening Meetings On Tuesday

Sertoma Club meets 6 30 pm at the Manchester Hotel. North Middletown Fire Assn holds 7 pm at the North Middletown Firehouse. South Middletown Fire Assn at Scotty s Tavern Amanda p.m. American Citizens Club 7 30 pm 30 Broad St Mayfield Fire Department 7 30 pm Sheffield Street Fire House. Battery A 180 AAA Battalion 7 45 pm Armory Middletown Grocers and Meat Dealers Assn 8 pm Chatterdine. Unity Council 241 D of A 8 pm IOOF Hall. Fraternal Order of Eagles 8 pm Hall. YMCA Board noon at YMCA. Golden Age Club 1 30 pm Civic Association Blythe Williams American Legion Post 231 7 30 pm headquarters. Nation Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry 7 30 pm Armory. Golden Helmet Post 7230 VFW 8 pm 63 S Main St. Knights of Columbus 8 pm K of C auditorium. Order of Ahepa 8 pm Nelva Center. American Legion membership 8 pm Legion.

Sertoma Club Manchester Hotel North Middletown South Middletown Scotty’s Tavern Amanda American Citizens Club Broad St Mayfield Sheffield Street Armory Middletown Grocers and Meat Dealers Assn Chatterdine Unity Council IOOF Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall Ymca Board YMCA Golden Age Club Civic Association Blythe-Williams American Legion Nation Guard Company D 107Th Armored Cavalry Golden Helmet VFW S. Main St Knights of Columbus Order of Ahepa Nelva Center Legion

Weight Loss Letter Promotes Rennel Concentrate Remedy

Mrs Ha Neel of Chandlersville Ohio touts Rennel Concentrate as a fat reducing remedy claim ing to have lost 27 pounds. The ad pledges no diets and a money back guarantee if results do not appear, advising readers to buy four ounces and mix with grapefruit juice for twice daily use.

HaNeel R.F.D Chandlersville Ohio Rennel

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