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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1962

Page

3

Garden shower honors Elaine Komnenovich bride elect

Mrs. Thomas Wehrkamp and other hostesses entertained at Elaine Catherine Komnenovich and Frederick Joseph Homan wedding plans. Guests from Cincinnati St Henry Battesville and beyond attended a garden shower on Grand Avenue with crystal decor and summer flowers. The couple, children of Eli Komnenovich and A H Homan, are set to wed September 29 at St Marys Church.

Thomas Wehrkamp St. Henry Ohio Neil Stemley Burkettsville William Uhl Kathleen Komnenovich Komnenovich Grand Avenue Elaine Catherine Komnenovich Frederick Joseph Homan William Heid Raymond Kelly Anne Grine Catherine Heid William Powers Linda Powers Karen Heid Cheryl Heid Robert Heid Paul Heid Peter Komnenovich Cincinnati Mildred Olding Herman Haying Perry Thatcher John Bel Jaw John Kiley James Smith Terry Romweber Battesville, Ind Anne Dor

Duplicate Club Meet At Temple

The Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club met at Beth Sholom Temple with eight and a half tables in Mitchell movement. North–South winners included Mrs Vernon Jones and Mrs M L Johnston, 7h, and Robert Nerenberg with Don Rich 67 1 2, plus Mrs Roy Granger and Mrs Richard Peters 67. East–West winners were Mr and Mrs D C Meyer 74 2, Mrs Bryan Philips and Mrs Paul Gallaher 70 1 2, and Mrs Fred Cramer with Don Rich 64 2. No game next week for Labor Day. master point game set for Sept 10 at the temple.

Middletown Duplicate Beth Sholom Temple Mitchell North Vernon Jones M.L. Johnston Robert Nerenberg Don Rich Roy Granger Richard Peters East West D. C. Meyer Bryan Philips Paul Gallah

Kennedy's swim suit defended by British columnist

London columnist Cassandra of the Daily Mirror defends Jacqueline Kennedy’s public appearances in bathing suits. He questions why youth and gaiety at the White House would be improper and disputes Dr Willis Ray’s claim that the President and Mrs Kennedy show a loss of dignity by swimming in swimsuits.

London Jacqueline Kennedy White House London Daily Mirror Cassandra William Connor United States Cassamira Willis Ray Kennedy

Wedding Plans for Miss Mary Sauter and Andrew Parrella

Plans are set for the September wedding of Miss Mary Kay Sauter to Andrew Michael Parrella at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. The couple’s families are listed with attendants including maid of honor Miss Linda Abel and bridesmaids Miss Sandy Douglas and Mrs. Donald Youtsler.

Mary Kay Sauter Andrew Michael Parrella Holy Trinity Church Miss Sauter Freeman Sauter Harrison Street Mr. Parrella Carrie Parrella Manchester Avenue Louis Parrella Roosevelt Avenue Linda Abel Sandy Douglas Donald Youtsler Pat Whalen Mason Ohio Kathy Gall Michael Gal Larry Parrella Fred Parrella Ed Watson Forest Hills Country Club Kathy Jackson

Divorces Granted In County Court

Butler County Domestic Relations Court filed 1,266 divorce actions in 1961 with 655 granted, 848 involving children and 401 granted. Non child cases total 418 with 254 granted. The court heard 1,744 cases. investigators did 1,599 interviews. 1,029 actions were dismissed.

Hamilton Butler County David Black Black

Miss Robertson Honored At Brown's Run Luncheon

Miss Mary Nell Robertson bride elect of George W. Gorton was honored at a noon luncheon today at Brown's Run Country Club. Guests included Mrs. R. M. Nelson and Mrs. George Harvey among others. They will wed in St Mary's Church on September 1.

Miss Robertson Brown’ S Run Country Club Mary Ne!l Robertson George W. Gorton John Robertson R. M. Nelson George Harvey Stuart Ives Howard Wikoff James FE. Kunkler R. Todd Evans Earle Tur

Shower honors Barbara Bunnell ahead of wedding

A pre nuptial shower for Miss Barbara Bunnell, bride elect of Danny Proctor, was hosted by Miss Barbara Leffler and Miss Merrily Day at Elmo Place. Guests included Mrs. Lester Bunnell and Mrs. Herbert Carter, with prizes and recipe gifts, as the couple plans a October 27 ceremony at the First Methodist Church.

Barbara Bunnell Danny Proctor Barbara Leffler Merrily Day Elmo Place Miss Bunnell Lester ‘Bunnell Herbert Carter Elizabeth Davis Lebanon Joe Jameson Franklin Harry Davies Susan Davies Howard Wren Jeni Wren James Merrick Barbara Merrick Betty Sams Milton Proctor James Proctor Robert Stanley Patty Patton Betty Bunnell Homer Leffler Herschel Day Elaine Keys Monroe Eva Jane Jameson Randy Greenup Lester W. Bunnell Superior Avenue Mr. Proctor Milton Maxwell Proctor Vanderveer Street First Methodist Church

Culbertson Reunion Held In Eaton

The Culbertson family reunion gathered Sunday at Ft. St Clair Park in Eaton with many relatives attending. Middletown, Dayton, Springboro, Lewisburg, and other area residents joined from several households including Rennie Culbertson, Edgar Steinbrecher, Wade Powers, Edgar Bowlin, Frank Willhoite, Alvin Culbertson, John Clark, Paul Culbertson, and Jay Brixie and their families.

Culbertson Family Ft. St Clair Park Eaton Rennie Culbertson Edgar Steinbrecher Wade Powers Edgar Bowlin Frank Willhoite Middletown Alvin Culbertson John Clark Dayton Paul Culbertson Springboro Jay Brixie Lewisburg

Goodwill Truck Returns to Monroe for Donations

Goodwill Industries announces a donation event in Monroe on Wednesday August 29. The truck will collect clothing shoes appliances gadgets small tables chairs and other usable items. Donors should mark gifts clearly and place them at doorstep curb or hail the driver for pickup. Call 771 4800 for details.

Monroe Goodwill Goodwill Industries

Local birth notices list several newborns and parents

Vital Statistics column records births at homes and hospitals with names and addresses. Entries include Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Hogg with a boy yesterday and Mr. and Mrs. John Estep with a girl today, among others.

Rodney Hogg Christel Ave David J. Logan Vannest Ave

Hospital List of Dismissals and Residents

Incomplete hospital roll shows multiple patients and addresses across towns. Names include Joe Ponder Evelyn Drive Ada Rausch Franklin Marilyn Kunze Main St Harold Still Carlisle John Burton Germantown Road Wayne Chester Van nest Ave Leo Miller Mary Etta St Thornton McClain Els mere St Albert Hardeman Garfield St Charles Nolan Sandy Holbrook Tren Richard V. Bair West Elkton Charlie Jackson Frank Lionel Poling Central Ave Elsie Patton Lamberton Stephan Rupp Broad St Raymond Zinck Dayton Gary Reedy Springfield Mitchell Thomas New Lebanon Leona Fries Cincinnati Hardin Salley Franklin Edward Center South Ave Dismissed include Mrs John Bevington Gratis Theodore Bishop Lebanon Frederick Brown Tytus Ave Willis Hatfield West Middletown Larry Reams Jacksonburg Road Thomas Riggsby Franklin John C Russell Manitee Road Howard Shoultis Van Paul Slezak Ellen Drive Out of town Russel Proul S Main St Memorial Hospital Albany N Y

Harold W. Still Carlisle John Burton Germantown Road Wayne E. Chester Vannest Ave Leo Miller Mary Etta St Thornton McClain Elsmere St Albert Hardeman Garfield Stephan Rupp Broad St Raymond Zinck Dayton Gary Reedy Richard Reedy Franklin Mitchell Thomas Springfield Bernard Sorn New Lebanon Leona Fries Cincinnati Hardin Salley Edward Center South Ave John Bevington Gratis Theodore Bishop Lebanon Frederick Brown Tytus Willis Hatfield West Middletown Larry Reams Charles Reams Jacksonburg Road Thomas Riggsby Frank Howard Shoultis Paul Slezak Ellen Drive Russel Proul S. Main St. Memorial Hospital Albany N. Y

Roy H. Lawson Twenty Three Armco Employee

Roy H Lawson aged 23 is identified as an Armco employee residing at 3219 Mulberry Street, Excello.

Roy H. Lawson Armco Mulberry St Excello

Briley Favors School Prayer

John M Briley Republican nominee for US Senate says he would back a constitutional amendment to guarantee traditional prayers in classrooms. He told the Delaware Kiwanis Club that taking God out of public schools endangers the nation’s future.

Delaware, Ohio John Marshal Briley Toledo Delaware Kiwanis Club

Mrs Brandon Feted At Birthday Party

Mrs Zeno Brandon was honored at a 72nd birthday party hosted by her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Howard Brandon of Shafer Street. A buffet lunch was served to family guests including Miss Trixie Eissenhut Edna Hartle Omer Rhoads and family Don Hartle and family Herbert McCoy R J Barnett and Zeno Brandon. The Brandon residence is 1128 Kunz Ave.

Zeno Brandon Howard Brandon Shafer Street Brandon Trixie Eissenhut Noblesville Ind Edna Hartle Greenville Omer Rhoads Troy Don Hartle Indianapolis

Flood Hits Korea Trapping City Residents

Rain-swollen waters of the Dong chun River breached dikes and swept through Sunchon trapping many of its 70,000 residents. Officials listed 131 killed and 59 missing.

Seoul South Korea Dongchun Sunchon

SPG Founder’s Day Dinner Joint Sorority Event

Delta Pi of Middletown and Iota Nu of Franklin held a Founder's Day Dinner at the Trenton Fishing Club. Hostesses included Mrs Lylburn Cummins and others. candlelight and service were led by Mrs Whitesel and Mrs Wilhide respectively. Prize winners were Mrs Taulbee, Mrs Tsakeris, and Mrs Lawrence.

Delta Pi Middletown Iota Nu Franklin Sigma Phi Gamma _ sorority Trenton Lylburn Cummins Myrtle Fink Viola Millard Elizabeth Rock William Whitesel Wilbur Perkins Whitesel Clark Wilhide

Dayton Beauty Contest Sets Stage For Flower Drum Song

A Memorial Hall beauty contest in Dayton, tomorrow at 6 p m, invites 17 to 22 year olds. Five winners earn contracts to appear in Flower Drum Song, Sept 4 to 9. Judges include James Alex Neil Kenyon Mrs Betty Scott Paul A Dozois Jr and Sam Forshaw. Contestants must assemble by 5 30 p m in afternoon dress and bring bathing suits.

Memorial Hall Dayton James Alex Neil Kenyon Betty Scott Paul A. Dozois Jr Sam Forshaw

Travel Notes and Society Words from Cincinnati Area

Mr and Mrs W C Cade return home on Huff Street after a two week trip to the Smoky Mountains. Mr and Mrs Thomas Sander and son Fred attend the wedding of their niece Miss Barbara Lynch daughter of Mr and Mrs H John Lynch of Indian Hill Cincinnati at St Gertrude Church Madeira followed by a reception at Kenwood Country Club.

W. C. Cade Huff Street Smoky Mountains Thomas Sander Fred Thomas Bell Tom Snyder Barbara Lynch H. John Lynch Indian Hill Cincinnati St. Gertrude Church Madeira Kenwood Country Club

Paraplegic Surgeon Finds Independence At NYU Rehab

Dr. Mary Verghese, 37, an Indian paraplegic surgeon, says she is completely independent while finishing residency at NYU Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She performs operations from a wheelchair and works with rehabilitation patients on a World Rehabilitation Fund fellowship.

New York Mary Verghese New York University Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Verghese India The Stitute World Rehabilitation Fund

Playhouse Tryouts Scheduled for Blithe Spirit

Tryouts for the Middletown Actors' Playhouse production Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward are set for this evening and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the Middletown Art Center under director David Ballard.

Middletown Actors’ Playhouse Noel Coward Middletown Art Center David Ballard

Two Treated After Minor Injuries In Local Incidents

John Parlett aged 3 of 8441 Bruce Drive Franklin fell on a hill and fractured his right collarbone requiring treatment at Middletown Hospital. Beverly Howard aged 19 of 1116 Lafayette Avenue was treated for a puncture wound to the right hand after a dog bite at the same hospital.

John Parlett Woodrow Parlett Bruce Drive Franklin Middletown Hospital Beverly Howard Lafayette Ave

Indian doctor aims for rehab department in Vellore

Dr Verghese, head of arms only after a 1954 car crash, recalls three operations that fused her spine and left her unable to bend. After months of part time work with aid she can travel alone and plans to study London rehab centers for a year then return to Vellore to establish India's first full physical rehabilitation department.

Verghese Christian Medical College Vellore South India London India

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elaine Komnenovich Jackie Chardelle Weber Culbertson Darrell F. Basford Rt. 3 William Dougherty Oxford State Road John Estep Chamberlain Road David Barrett Lamberton St Walter Smith Jr Lawn Ave Land Wilda Jean Russell Larry Alan Osborn Camden Rt Pauline Herald Somlerville Joe Ponder Evelyn Drive Ada Rausch Marilyn Kunze Main St St. Charles Nolan Charles St Sandy Holbrook Tren Richard V. Bair West Elkton Charlie Jackson Lionel D. Poling Central Ave Elsie Patton Lamberton Lin John C. Russell Manitee Road Riggs N. Broad GA LES Leighton General Insurance Broad Res Briley Pendleton Oxford Korea SPG Lewis Lewis Anto OF Maytag
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