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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1961

Page

6

Vital Statistics Births and Dismissals List Dominates Franklin Area

A long list of birth announcements names Mr. and Mrs., addresses, and newborns including boys and girls born Saturday and Sunday in Franklin and nearby towns. The item also records numerous dismissals and ongoing resident notices across Franklin, Trenton, Camden, Lebanon, and surrounding communities, with many mentionings of families and exact street addresses.

William V. Hopkins W. Home Ave Trenton Joseph Cratton N. Second St Camden James Orem Wayne Ave Denny F. Fultz Otterbein Home Lebanon Donald E. McCabe First Ave Chautauqua Miamisburg Linden P. Treadway Second St Franklin Larry S. Walker

November Ore Shipments Up

There were 3,844,849 gross tons of iron ore shipped on Lake Superior from upper lake ports during November, an increase of 3,901,869 tons over the same month a year ago, the American Iron Ore Association reported. Despite the rise, lake shipments for 11 months amounted to 57,300,197 tons, or 12,331,592 tons less than in 1960 to December. The association also reported iron ore receipts in the United States and Canada for October were 12,950,895 tons, 2,292,427 tons ahead of October, 1960.

Cleveland Lake Superior Upper Lake American Iron Ore Association The Association United States Canada

Salad dressings use olive oil to cut cholesterol

Salad lovers on low cholesterol diets are easing dietary concerns by using unsaturated vegetable oils like Spanish olive oil in dressings.

Wedding plan announced for Miss Averdick and Bruce Dobler

Miss Patricia Averdick and Bruce Dobler outline their December 30 wedding at St Marys Church. Attendants include maid of honor Stephanie Averdick and bridesmaids Joan Pencenstadier Anita Martin Nancy Mulligan. Best man James Westbrook. ushers Delbert Averdick Robert Joyce and James Bors. Reception at Firemans Clubhouse Carmody Boulevard. Dobler family from Chicago noted.

Patricia Averdick Bruce Dobler St. Mary's Church Delbert Averdick Kensington Street Stephanie Averdick Joan Pencenstadier Gilman Anita Martin West Middletown Nancy Mulligan Mr. Dobler James Westbrook Chicago James Bors Middletown Robert Joyce South Bend Ind Carmody Boulevard Dobler John Dobler

Coterie Club Welcomes New Members In Meeting

Mr and Mrs Thomas Moore were accepted as new members of the Coterie Dance Club at a steering committee meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs James Bruner on Jackson Lane. Plans were set for the January 20 dance Stairway to the Stars at the Manchester Motor Inn with music by the Saum Brothers Orchestra. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Glen Greenham Mr and Mrs Al Felton Mrs Charles Zimmey Mrs Gene Fisher and John Barker.

Thomas Moore Coterie Dance Club James Bruner Jackson Lane Manchester Motor Inn Saum Brothers Bruners Glen Greenham al Felton Charles Zimmey Gene Fish John Barker

Showers Begin For Bride-Elect Joyce Stabler and John H. Smith

A linen shower honoring Joyce Stabler bride elect and John H. Smith was hosted by Miss Barbara Bunnell and Miss Kay Sams at Bunnell home on Fleming Road. Gifts were centered with a blue white umbrella and games rewarded several guests. The couple, children of Manchester and Todhunter Road residents, plan to wed December 23 at 2 30 p m in First Methodist Church.

Joyce Stabler John H. Smith Barbara Bunnell Kay Sams Flemming Road Donald Mason Hubert i Stabler Carl South

Gratis Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hollenbaugh of Gratis observed their 25th anniversary with a family dinner in Hagertown, Indiana. Guests included Eddy and Beulah Doench of Middletown, Jerry Thomas and children Jody and Jeri, Miss Nevisa Hollenbaugh, and Cavy Hollenbaugh, all of Gratis. The couple received a matched set of wedding rings.

Herman Hollenbaugh Gratis Hagerstown Ind Eddy Doench Beulah Doench Middletown Jerry Thomas Jody Jeri Nevisa Hollenbaugh Cavy Hollenbaugh

Friendship Club Christmas Dinner At Peerless Pountain

Members of the Friendship Club and guests gathered for a Christmas dinner and party Saturday night at the Peerless Pauntry in Miamisburg. Secret pals were revealed and gifts exchanged. Game prizes went to several couples including Paul Sebastian and Charles Draxler with other winners.

Friendship Club Peerless Joh. R. Thornberry Gerald Pieratt Carl Little Clyde Tolliver Clyde Cruse Jr

Travel Notes on Adelaide Guest’s Hawaii World Cruise

Raymond Peppers of Adelaide stays with Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Powell on Leslie Lane before departing tonight from Los Angeles to Hawaii and a world cruise, associated with National Paper Co. owned by Kevern Klemich. Helen Jefferson returns from a two month world tour via Hawaii Japan Hong Kong Thailand Burma India Egypt Lebanon Holy Land Turkey Greece and London aboard the Statendam.

Raymond Peppers Adelaide South Australia Dewey Powell Leslie Lane Peppers Mrs. Powell Los Angeles Hawaii Australia National Paper Co Helen Jefferson S. Main Street Japan Hong Kong Thailand Burma India Egypt Lebanon Holy Land Turkey Greece London Statendam

Christmas party of Julia T. Roth Past Councilors dated

The annual Christmas party will be held December 6 at the Daughters of America Hall 19 N Broad. Activities begin at 6 30 p m with a covered dish dinner and a gift exchange feature.

Julia T. Roth Daughters of America N. Broad St

Highest mountains in the world after the Himalayas

The text identifies the Andes as the next highest mountain range after the Himalayas. It notes their notable peaks and geographic span across South America. The wording reflects a concise, encyclopedic tone typical of historical newspaper summaries.

Progressive dinner enjoyed by Avalon Cumberland church group

Twenty two members of the Young Adult Class at Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church shared a progressive dinner Saturday night. They met for appetizers at the Rev and Mrs M A Alexander home on Stevens Avenue, had salad at the Robert Warmack home on Eldora, and concluded with the main course and dessert at the Adam Sohn home.

Avalon Cunberland Presbyterian Church M. A. Alexander Stevens Avenue Robert Warmack Eldora Drive Adam Sohn

Engagement Revealed in Franklin Court House Party

The engagement of Miss Donna Jean Vaughn to Airman 3.C. John K. Beckett Jr. was announced at a Jill Lane home party hosted by the bride’s parents Mrs. and Mr. Vaughn. Twenty four guests attended as plans for a December wedding at Stewart Air Force Base Nashville were disclosed. Vaughn is Franklin High School alumna and Beckett is also a Franklin graduate now stationed at Stewart Air Force Base in Nashville Tennessee.

Donna Jean Vaughn John K. Beckett Jr John Beckett Sr Skokian Drive Franklin Jill Lane Thomas McDonald Cecil McNabb Jr Miss Vaughn Franklin High School Stewart Air Force Sasco Nashville Tenn

Group Sponsors Open House At VA Hospital

Middletown chapter of the American Red Cross sponsored an open house yesterday for patients at Brown Hospital Dayton Veterans Administration Center and their families and friends. Refreshments were served by Circle Two of Blue Ball Presbyterian Church. Hostess duties were assisted by Mrs. John Gardner Mrs S F Whitesel Mrs Howard Brandenburg and Mrs Homer Dickerson.

Middletown American Red Cross Brown Hospital Dayton Veteran's Administration Center Circle Two Blue Ball Presbyterian Church John Gardner S. F. Whitesel Howard Brandenburg Homer Dickerson

American Airlines 707 shatters LA Cleveland speed record

An American Airlines 707 Astrojet flew nonstop from Los Angeles to Cleveland in 3 hours 16 minutes, breaking the previous commercial record of 3 hours 19 minutes. The prior mark was set by an earlier 707 model owned by American.

Los Angeles American Airlines Cleveland American

Ohio adoption case in Butler County Probate Court

State of Ohio Butler County Probate Court July 1961 petition for leave to adopt Sally Ann Doyle by Ralph E Shafer and Josephine Shafer seeks name change to Sally Ann Shater. Hearing set January 1962 at 10. Witness signed by Probate Judge Harry F Walsh and Deputy Clerk Eva Tillery. Barry J Levey attorney at law Middletown Ohio. November 27.

Wgtice State OF Ohio Butler County Sally Ann Shafer Viola Doyle Ralph E. Shafer Josephine Shafer Hamilton Trenton Road Trenton Ohio Sally Ann Doyle Sally Ann Shater Harry F. Walsh Eva Tillery Barry J Levey First National Bank Middletown

Probate Court Adopts Name Change For Child

In Case No 14707 Glenda Lorrain Adams seeks leave to adopt her minor child Glenda Lorrain Capps and change the name to Glenda Lorrain Adams. Hearing set before the Probate Court on January 11, 1962 at 10 AM. Petition filed by Ledford W Adams and Lorraine Adams of 6769 German Town Road West Middletown Ohio. Probate Judge Barry J Levey Attorney Earl Law 403 First National Bank Bldg Middletown Ohio. Nov 27 Dec 4 1961 AD.

State OF Ohio Butler County Glenda Lorrain Adams Robert Alexander Capps Ledford W. Adams Lorraine Adams Germantown Road West Middletown Ohio Glenda Lorrain Capps Harry F. Walsh Eva Tillery Barry J. Levey First National Bank Middletown

Gals Advised To Buy Without Hubby's Ok

New York AP report quotes Amelia Gray a Beverly Hills fashion expert telling women to shop and decorate independently. She says husbands know little about women's fashion or home style and urges women to wear what they like and let him compliment them later. She notes men need time to adapt to new fashion and furniture views.

Gals New York Amelia Gray Mrs. Gray

Tax stamps reminder from Ohio treasurer

Ohio State Treasurer Joseph T. Ferguson warns 204000 vendors to display prepaid sales tax stamps on all sales before midnight December 31 1961. Merchants must provide stamps regardless of customer requests. bill to abolish stamps takes effect January 1 1962.

Joseph T. Ferguson Ohio Ferguson Office of Treassurer 14Th General Assembly

Card Party Planned At Wildwood

The Women of Wildwood plan a December ladies day bridge luncheon Wednesday at the Aberdeen Drive clubhouse. Mrs. Robert Bendure, 4100 Central Ave, handles reservations for members and invited guests. The event starts at 10 a.m. with luncheon at 12:30 p.m.

Wildwood Aberdeen Drive Robert Bendure Central Ave

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