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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1953

Page

12

Marriage of Stella Mae Johnson and Arthur Holderman

Mrs. Stella Mae Johnson daughter of Mrs Goldie Krebs of Carlisle and Arthur Holderman of Middletown were married Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Franklin at 845 PM The Rev H S Gessner officiated The couple will live briefly at the Victory Motor Court in Franklin Mrs Holderman ran the Barney lunchroom while her husband works as an interior decorator in Middletown.

Stella Mae Johnson Goldie Krebs Carlisle Arthur Holderman Middletown First Baptist Church

Bride-Elect Honored in Mixed Shower for Lucille Deardorff

Miss Lucille Deardorff bride elect of Donald C. Jay was honored at a miscellaneous shower by Miss Betty Oglesby and Mrs. Carl L. Jay at Holiday House. A white wedding bell arch framed gifts while guests played games and prizes were awarded. The couple will wed September 10.

Lucille Deardorff Donald C. Jay Betty Oglesby Carl L. Jay Holiday House Herbert Kelhoffer Earl Jay Denny Ming

Sorority Hosts White Elephant Sale social meeting

Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha enjoyed a social evening at Mrs. Mike Kaurich's home on Carolina Street featuring a white elephant sale. Business centered on the upcoming state convention at the Manchester Hotel October 30 31 and November 1 with sister chapter Beta Zeta aiding in preparations.

Alpha Epsilon Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Mike Kaurich Carolina Street Manchester Beta Zeta

Middletown High School Class of 1952 Reunion Planned

Members of the Middletown High School class of 1952 plan a Sunday gathering at 2 30 p m hosted by Miss Sylvia Alexander on Mossman Road. The covered dish dinner will be provided by the girls with a small contribution from the men to offset expenses. For details contact Miss Barbara Arnold at 4016 Grand Ave.

Middletown High School Sylvia Alexander Mossman Road Barbara Arnold Grand Ave

Canta Tel Club Holds Monthly Meeting at Hasselbach Home

Members of the Canta-Tel Club gathered at Mrs George Hasselbach’s residence in Trenton for their regular monthly session. Canasta winners were Mrs Robert Simmons Mrs Edward Beachler and Mrs Joseph Hotarich.

Canta-Tel George Hasselbach Trenton Canasta Robert Simmons Edward Beachler Joseph Hotarich

Bon Voyage Party for Mrs. Jim Smith Held in Stanley Street

A Bon Voyage party for Mrs. Jim Smith was hosted Tuesday evening at her parents’ home, honoring her departure from New York on September 3 aboard the SS America to join her husband in Trieste, Italy. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Mitchell and others, with two Dayton visitors. A prior picnic honored Mrs. Smith last Sunday.

Jim Smith Ivo Beedle Stanley Street Danny Krueger Dayton Rae Lou Knuth James Clark

Group approves new constitution at Synagogue meeting

During a Tuesday evening session at the Synagogue the Middletown Section National Council of Jewish Women and the Sisterhood of Beth Sholom Synagogue adopted a new constitution and approved their budget for the coming year. The meeting was conducted by Mrs. Theodore Cohen and Mrs. Harlan Grund. October 6 is set for their next regular meeting.

Middletown National Council of Jewish Women Sisterhood of Beth Sholom Synagogue Theodore Cohen Harlan Grund

Sorority Rushees Attend Wiener Roast Social

Nu Phi Mu Unit I hosted a wiener roast at Mrs Harold Owsl ey West Middletown for rushees. Miss Mary Swaim led games and group singing with helpers Miss Pat Johnston and hostess. Next meeting set for September 2 at the YMCA and lists rushees by name.

Nu Phi Mu Unit I Harold Owsley West Middletown Sorority Rushees Ray Sherman Mary Swaim Pat Johnston Swaim Marjorie Aldridge Mary Ann Asher Jean Sherman Margaret Jackson Janet Meeks Marlene McAfee Ginger Puckett Judy Brown Betty Brandenburg Janet Lewis Mary Ann Chrisman Mary Jane Spies Jean Sennet Virginia Sennet Jane List Elaine Homan Rosemary Schmacker Nancy Ivins YMCA

Lodges Plan Initiation at September Moose Meeting

At the regular meeting last evening Women of the Moose prepared for the initiation of new members on September 2. A note on disease linked undulant fever in humans to Bang’s disease germs in cattle.

Women of the Moose Man

Bride Mrs Hackney Honored At Post-nuptial Shower

Ruth Marie Stutenroth Hackney, a recent bride, was feted at a miscellaneous post-nuptial shower hosted by Miss Barbara Arnold on Grand Avenue. Guests presented gifts for her new home, with Miss Sylvia Alexander earning the prize.

Donald Hackney Ruth Marie Stutenroth Barbara Arnold Grand Avenue Sylvia Alexander Marilyn Lawson Betty Roush Nancy Benadum Janet Amyx Janet Moyer Jennie

Monroe Couple To Wed September 12

The wedding of Miss Barbara Joan Moore and Jack Puffenbarger will take place Saturday September 12 at Seven Dolors Church in Monroe. Father Charles J. Schriml will officiate the 1 30 p m ceremony.

Barbara Joan Moore Joseph Moore Monroe Jack Puffenbarger J. F. Buffenbarger Seven Dolors Church Charles J. Schrim

Travel Notes on Wedding Parties and Vacation Trips

Mr and Mrs Donald G Dris of Highland Street arrive after a Honolulu vacation and attend the August 15 wedding of Dawn Galt and William E Bull. Bridesmaid Robyn Adele Rathman joins from Ann Arbor. Multiple wedding party members and relatives travel from Connecticut New York Michigan and Ohio for events in the coming days.

Donald G. Driscoll Highland Street Honolulu Dawn Galt William E. Bull Robyn Adele Rathman du Wayne Carlson Jonathan Wright Ann Arbor Mich Douglass Cadwallader Fonda Jr Margot Stamford

The Summer Bachelor Survives Modern Life

Cynthia Lowry notes a shift in the stereotype of the summer bachelor from a neglected, beer stuffed, dish piled figure to a more organized suburban resident. He now appears as an orderly household engineer who may plan to write about home life to impress his wife.

Cynthia Lowry New York

Summer bachelors embrace cooking and home tech

A householder touts culinary experiments while a train ride reveals bachelors turning to cooking and housekeeping. The trend shows more men preparing meals and using appliances like dishwashers and vacuum cleaners as they help with chores and impress guests.

Today’s Hostess Children Can Ease Party Strain

Adelaide Kerr advises using children to help with entertaining when no servants are available. She suggests assigning tasks by age, preparing a schedule, and aligning kids’ duties with party needs to ensure smooth hosting without last minute chaos.

Training Denise to Serve Dessert at Table Etiquette

The passage advises parents to involve a 14 year old Denise in dessert service during meals. It stresses demonstrating every step and rehearsing the precise placing of plates from the left, noting that instructions alone may fail without practice.

Denise

Warning on stacking plates and serving tips

The piece advises not stacking plates, remove one by one, or use a tray with unstacked plates on a serving table to speed service. It suggests Polly can help at an afternoon party by delivering sandwiches or cakes, but cautions against urging guests too often for more cake.

Averysing Polly

Boy Killed In Fall In Ironton Ohio

A 6 year old boy, Thomas Kline, died after falling from his father's truck in Ironton Ohio. The incident was reported amid scattered social commentary on family abandonment and parental separation.

Ironton Ohio Thomas Kline

Stock Market Holds Steady Amid Mixed Declines

The market steadied after three declines with prices moving under a point in most cases. Railroads and utilities showed gains while coppers and oils lagged. aircrafts rose broadly. Notable gainers included Santa Fe and Allied Chemical. losers included Sinclair Oil and Goodyear.

New York Santa Fe 20Th Century-Fox Johns-Manville Southern California Edison Allied Chemical Republic Steel Boeing Sinclair Oil International Telephone Kennecott Copper Air Reduction Westinghouse Electric Goodyear

Mrs FDR Labels UN India Seat Clash a Red Victory

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt calls the United Nations India seating dispute a substantial Malenkov victory that could split the free world. She, as honorary chair of Americans for Democratic Action, says the issue dramatizes U S self-isolation due to stubborn policy.

Fdr New York Franklin D. Roosevelt United Nations India Malenkov Free World Roosevelt Americans For Democratic Action United States

Van Fleet Delivers Grant Report to Syngman Rhee

Gen. James A. Van Fleet met President Syngman Rhee in Seoul and said South Korea would receive nearly half a million dollars. He represents the American Korean Foundation mission led by Dr. Howard A. Rusk and handed Rhee a report detailing 86 grants disbursed in the past week.

Seoul James A. van Fleet 8Th Army Syngman Rhee South Korea van Fleet American-Korean Foundation Howard A. Rusk

US Proved Gas Reserves Hit 199.7 Tcf in 1952

The United States recorded proved natural gas reserves totaling 199.7 trillion cubic feet in 1952. This benchmarks the nation’s gas holdings and influences energy supply projections and policy considerations for the period.

United States

Shrine Convention Gathers 20000 plus in Dayton this Weekend

Shrine gathering convenes at Antioch Temple Dayton with over twenty thousand red fez wearers and wives expected for a major convention. Activities include band and chanters concerts Mardi Gras parade CE in University of Dayton fieldhouse parade massed units displays and fireworks. Temples attending hail from multiple cities including Marquette East St Louis Columbus Chicago Detroit Milwaukee and Cincinnati.

Dayton Antioch Temple Robert I. McConachie University of Dayton High School Stadium Biltmore Miami Marquette Mich East St. Louis Ill Columbus Cleveland Springfield Saginaw, Mich Evansville Ind Peoria, Ill Chicago Fort Wayne Detroit Indianapolis Hammond Grand Rapids, Mich Akron Cincinnati Rockford, Ill Milwaukee Toledo Terre Haute

Johnson pins foreign aid objections on Europe

Senator Johnson of Texas told a German American group in Fredericksburg that France and Italy must set their houses in order before further aid. He cited Italy’s government formation problems and France’s strikes as proof they cannot meet the program’s test, while praising West Germany for full membership.

Fredericksburg Tex Johnson France Italy Senate West Germany Family of Free Nations Europe Germany

Dogs trained to sniff out leaks in US gas pipelines

Trained dogs have been deployed in the United States to detect natural gas leaks along pipelines. The program uses canine scenting skills to locate underground or concealed leaks, enabling faster repairs and improved safety for surrounding communities.

United States

Fire Threat at Arrowhead Springs Hotel Eases

A forest and brush fire surrounded the Arrowhead Springs Hotel in the San Bernardino Mountains, reaching within 50 feet of the six million dollar resort. No major damage occurred beyond a scorched awning by the pool as about 200 guests aided firefighters until winds pushed the blaze eastward across roughly 3,000 acres.

San Bernardino Calif Arrowhead Springs San Bernardino Mountains

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