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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1955

Page

5

Women’s Century Club Christmas Meeting Highlights Music

The Woman's Century Club held its annual Christmas session at the Girls' Club with the Middletown High School Triple Trio performing narration and folk songs, contrasting historic European music with modern American tunes. Mrs Stojan Trifunovic and Miss Bess Mitchell performed, and Mrs J J Canfield spoke on Christmas decorations and holiday goodwill, tracing origins of nativity scenes and the Christmas tree. New member Mrs Harry Hadley was welcomed. hostesses were Mrs Elizabeth Schenck and Miss Bess Mitchell.

Woman's Century Club Middletown High School Germany Russia France Stojan Trifunovic Bess Mitchell J. J. Canfield St. Nick Kris Krinkle Santa Claus Canfield J. D Sarcher Harry Hadley Elizabeth Schenck

Dictionettes Welcome Guests at Middletown Toastmistress Night

Mrs Glenn Hempstead Mrs E H Hammon and others attended Middletown Toastmistress Club's meeting. Inspiring speaker Mrs Shirley Ireland introduced Mrs Francis Blair's talk on Television and You. Mrs Earnest Rains led training and topic session. Miss Priscilla Johnson evaluated. Mrs Akerman to host Dec 19 party.

Glenn Hempstead E. H. Hammon Louis van Guelpen Cecil Kindred Ann Sweeney Robert Nixon Middletown Toastmistress Club Shirley Ireland John Akerman Francis Blair Earnest Rains Priscilla Johnson Akerman

Young Catholics Elect Officers in Middletown Council

Jim Greenwald was elected president of the Middletown Council of Catholic Youth at a meeting last night. Gary Gray became vice president with Janet Blashock recording secretary Phyllis Orth corresponding secretary and Tom Bishop treasurer. The new officers will be installed in January. The group planned singing carols at the hospital rest homes and for shut-ins during the week before Christmas. Roger Armet of France spoke on youth groups in Europe and sang French folk songs with guitar. Father Paul Galvin praised the group for two years of work. Bill Potter reported on the Catholic Youth convention in St Louis where he was elected national president.

Jim Greenwald Middletown Europe Paul Galvin Council Bill Potter St Louis

Delta Pi Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma Plans Christmas Party

The Delta Pi chapter met at Mrs. Wilford Wells home on Sherman Avenue for its regular monthly session. Members will bake two dozen cupcakes for the Longview party and meet December 16 to prepare refreshments. A clothing donation will aid the southern mountain welfare project at Anville Institute in Kentucky and gifts for Warren County Children’s Home will be collected at the next meeting. The Christmas party is set for December 12 at Holiday House.

Wilford Wells Sherman Avenue Delta’ Pi Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Longview Mrs

Births Reported in City Today

Mr and Mrs John L McGraw of 1707 Michigan Ave welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs James Culbertson reported a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Charles ed by of 1638 Sycamore St welcomed a girl today. Mr and Mrs Arthur Freeman of 12 Cedar St Franklin reported a boy today.

John L. McGraw Michigan Ave James Culbertson Charles Sycamore St Arthur Freeman Cedar St Franklin

Avoid the Christmas Card Rush with Timely Shipping Tips

Officials urge shoppers to plan early for holiday greetings and gifts. retailers recommend ordering advance, tracking shipments, and selecting reliable delivery options to prevent delays and ensure on time arrival.

Bridge Players Meet At Hotel in Manchester

Members of Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club met last night at the Manchester Hotel and played the Mitchell Movement. An 84 average was posted across seven tables with top North-South pair Delbert Meyer and partner at 98 percent, followed by Kah and Weinstein at 96. East-West leaders were Howard Wikoff at 97 percent, with Vernon Jones and partner close behind at 91.

Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club Manchester Hotel Mitchell Delbert Meyer Ralph Kah Stanley Weinstein Howard Wikoff Vernon Jones

Directory of Local Names and Addresses Listings

A list of residents and relatives with street addresses and notable relations. Entries include Mrs. Fred Showalter, Ora M Hart, George Thomas, Miss Anna Smith, Miss Anna Smith, Claude Higgins, John Ford, Charles Philabaum, Mrs. Dudley Graham, Monte Miltenberger, Mrs Finley Tolson, Marie Starling, Irvin Turner, Mrs. Raymond Ashley, John W Holeweger, Paul Wilson, Walter Salyers, Charles Stevens, Gary Randall, Mrs. John T Graham, Mrs. Gibbs Clayton, Mrs. Eileen Evans, Mary Sue Duff, Michel Copenhaver, Charles Blust, Asa Barker, Mrs J G Hurr, Dayton Good Samaritan Hos, and Mrs. Edwin R Beam with associated addresses or affiliations.

Fred Showalter Vanderveer St James Cress Jewell Wallace Sheley Oberon Homer Hendrickson Harry Hendrickson Franklin Claude Higgins Wilson St John Ford James Ford Calumet Ave Charles Philabaum Shafer St Dudley Graham Kennec Monte Miltenberger Richard Miltenberger Sherman Ave Finley Tolson Waneta Paul Wilson Curtis Walter Salyers Surrey Charles Stevens Robert Stevens Taylor Ave Gary Randall John Randall Logan Ave John T. Graham Vannest Eileen Evans West Middletown Mary Sue Duff Adrian Duff Pershing Michel Copenhaver Alden Copenhaver Beech St

Balinger Summers Wedding Promises Monroe Ceremony

Miss Helen Bal linger and Donad Summers plan to wed at 4 30 p m December 24 in Monroe Methodist Church. Ruth Ballinger will be maid of honor, with bridesmaids Shirleen Philbrook and Mrs George Vail. Best man Charles Ballinger, with ushers Charles Gaynor and Lloyd Summers. Reception at the bride’s parents home with hostesses Mrs Charles Rowe Mrs Elvin Summers Mrs Clayton Roby and Mrs Ted Fogle. Ballinger is daughter of Rev W E Bal linger and Summers is son of Mrs Minnie Summers Cincinnati.

Helen Ballinger Donad Summers Monroe Methodist Church Ruth Ballinger George Vail Shirleen Philbrook Mr. Summers Charles Ballinger Charles Gaynor Lloyd Summers Charles Rowe Elvin Summers Clayton Roby Ted Fogle Miss Ballinger W. E. Ballinger Monroe Minnie Summers Cincinnati

Travel Notes Visit to Fleming Road Hosts

Visiting Mr and Mrs Dave Regan of Fleming Road last night were Paul Kates of New Orleans. The brief social item notes a regional social visit with a named guest from the city.

Dave Regan Fleming Road Paul Kates New Orleans

Mrs Homer Miller Elected Noble Grand At Viola Rebekah

In The Lodges Mrs Homer Miller was elected noble grand of Viola Rebekah Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall last evening. New officers include Mrs Ralph Robison vice grand and Mrs George Knott recording secretary.

Homer Miller Viola Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Ralph Robison George Knott Harold Flatter G. D Raab Howard Hoover Joseph Dimyer H G. Rodefer Goshen Ohio Ed Swope Ohio Rebekah Assembly Rebekah Lodge Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Lebanon

Advent pageant and church group notes plus Michigan streams

The Churches Advent Pageant by St John’s School featured 100 children with Patricia Wootan James Merz James Takash Elfriede Graf and Kevin Foley in learning roles. Readers included James Conrad and Carol Reider accompanied the event. Michigan reports 36 350 miles of streams with about half designated trout waters.

St. John's School Altar Rosary Society Mary Joyce Patricia Wootan James Merz James Takash Elfriede Graf Kevin Foley James Conrad Carol Reider John Dobrozsi John Blust Alovius Hampel Jesse Root Michigan

Christmas Party and Holiday Gatherings Listed

Lone Star Past Councilors host a 6 30 p m Christmas party for members with Turkey dinner gift exchange and games at Bedford's. Iwidombe Class meets at Mrs Shockley’s Grand Avenue home with cohostess Mrs Altstaetter for a Christmas party. Mid Western Ohio branch Industrial Nurses hold a breakfast meeting Saturday at 9 a m at the Biltmore Hotel in Dayton.

Lone Star Bedford's G. R. Shockley Grand Avenue D. E. Altstaetter Ohio Industrial Nurses Biltmore Hotel Dayton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nellie Evans Women’s Century Club Ganitont Charles St Young Catholics Marie Starling Irvin Turner Mohawk St Raymond Ashley North John W. Holeweger John N. Holeweger Jr Dayton Grandview Hospital J. G. Hurr Sr Marshall Rd Good Samaritan Hospital Edwin R. Beam Euclid St Doctors Hospital Columbus First Baptist Church Manchester Avenue Joseph R. Baker Baker Sam Morningstar Mary Thatcher Herman Mehl G. Walter Weber H. M. Hayes Robert Ramsdell Iel Rayon Hollywood Mens Suede Chathams KURLS Price Chenilige Corp Vna Ona Harvie Roac L & Paint Store Central Avenue
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