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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1959
Page
4
Members of the American Association of University Women discussed the annual membership tea at a board meeting hosted by branch president Mrs. John Akerman on Marshall Road. Mrs. Richard Naber and the membership committee will lead the event on October 10.
Mr and Mrs Earl Whitt hosted a Sunday family reunion at their home titled Whitt lawn on the Dixie Highway. Guests from Middletown included numerous Whitt relatives such as Charles, Carl ess, Ray, William, Chester Jr, Eag, Jack Siz er, Robert and Roger Gillespie, Faris Gillespie, Pearl Graham, Mary Yocum, and Stewart and Walter Whitt seniors and juniors, with additional relatives from Indiana Kentucky California Columbus and Germantown.
The Middletown branch of the American War Mothers hosted a luncheon for 225 Long Hospital patients over the weekend. Gifts were distributed by the Middletown Long view Social Service League with War Mothers and club members assisting, including Mrs. John Pendleton, Mrs. Marvin Stamper, Mrs. Hubert Armitage, Mrs. Pearl Baker, Mrs. Elmer Martin, Mrs. Mae Lehman, Mrs. Julia Shumard, Mrs. Dewey Roberts, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Trent.
Miss Shirley Ann McDonald was surprised with a ladies party hosted Sunday by her associates at the Albers Store in the Middle town Shopping Center. The picnic event, themed collegiate, was held at her parents Hannah Drive home with arrangements by Mrs. Donald Vaughn Mrs. Cecil McNabb Jr and Miss Carol Duff. Attendees included numerous Mrs. Thomas Facta Mrs. Paul Coursey and others. Miss McDonald departs next month for Evansville Ind College.
Mr. and Mrs. Guerney Cole Jr. won first place at last night's Midletown Duplicate Bridge Club session with 612 points. Mrs. Leland Lynch Jr. and Mrs. Gordon Nein were second with 60', score. Third went to Mrs. L. J. Long and Mrs. Ed Weyman with 58 points. The Temple Beth Sholom venue hosted five tables averaging 54.
Miss Shelby Ann Velte and Michael W. Whitesell plan a 4:30 p.m. Aug. 29 wedding at First Presbyterian Church. Mrs Joseph E Bechtel is matron of honor with bridesmaids Robin Velte and George Klutinoty and Ralph Montgomery of Indianapolis. Junior bridesmaid Karen Velte. Best man Elliott Merchant of Indianapolis. ushers George Klutinoty Fred Sabatini Richard Fox and William Steinborn. Reception hostesses include Georgianna Gates Patricia Piatek William Marine Deanna Lambert and Barbara Graff.
Eighteen members attended last night’s Viola Rebekah Lodge meeting at Oddfellows Hall South Main Street. The social committee served lunch for the group and guest Mrs W Lawton of Brantford Ontario Canada a Bell Rebekah Lodge member. Next meeting September 21 will include inspection.
A chef advises taking a slow approach to onion preparation and using parsley generously to build a refined delicate stock. The guidance emphasizes balanced aromatics and a mindful simmer to enhance flavor without overpowering the soup base.
Dorothy Roe reports that modern toy selection is a field of expert analysis across psychology sociology and safety. The Toy Guidance Council tests toys for amusement value development and safety tossing out any failing items while a dedicated panel reviews about 40 toys yearly.
Several get-togethers are being planned for Miss Julia Dillman of Sarasota a former Middletown resident visiting here. She is staying as a houseguest of Mrs. Russell Martin of Dixie Highway while her Middletown sister Mrs. William Smith Jr. hosted earlier.
The Hogg-Back family reunion will be held Sunday at Chautauqua. Activities begin at 10 a.m. with a basket dinner at noon. Mrs. Black Little and Thomas Howard oversee arrangements.
An article discusses the burden of funeral expenses on families and children, urging careful budgeting to avoid overpriced graves and services. It cites Reverend Francis B Sayre Jr and suggests choosing modest arrangements to ease financial strain.
Walter Williams 116, Civil War era’s last surviving veteran, grows weaker daily, his daughter Willie Mae Bowles says. He has been on the critical list for more than a week and drinks a little nourishment each day as his condition declines.
Vital statistics report multiple births across Franklin and surrounding towns with new girls and boys. Names and addresses include Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Miller in Franklin for a girl yesterday, Mr. and Mrs. James Antrobus in Franklin for a girl yesterday, and others in Lebanon Germantown Trenton and on Park Street Main Street Hudson Street Elwood Street for boys or girls today or yesterday.
A list of marriage licenses shows Donald Highley and Louise Burns. Willard Shearer and J leo Smithson. Ronald Hardeman and Joyce Bryant. Martin Leffler and Dolores Frisby. Maurice Monk and Carol Bryant. Raymond Brown and Sharon Brewer. Daryl Wills and Betty Wills among others. Various residents from Franklin, Excello, Miamisburg, N Middletown and surrounding areas are named, with ages and addresses where provided. The notice also includes out of town entries and a Mercy Hospital reference in Trenton.
In The Hospital Ralph Buehl of Barbara Dr. Mrs. Ocella Robinson of 18th. Mitchell Young of Miamisburg, Ray Wilson of Lebanon. Mrs. Maude Harville of Franklin. Mrs. James Perkins of Miamisburg Mrs. Gerald Berkey of Central Ave Dale Miller of Grand Ave. Joe Banks of Sheridan Ave Mrs. James Lawson of Curtis Alice Keasling of Auburn St. Price Briscoe of Morgan St. Patricia Wigginton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wigginton, Elmwood St. Sarah Jane Moss, daughter of
Ordinance 1498 authorizes the city to buy from National Cash Register Co. the No. 42 NCR Accounting Machine for 3655 dollars. Emergency measure approves immediate purchase to preserve public health and welfare. Adopted August 12, 1959 with clerk attest.
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