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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1958

Page

6

Vacation guests visit and Florida trip noted

Mr and Mrs Elwood Venne and family from Trenton returned from a two week holiday with Alvin Vennefron in Fort Myers Florida visiting Everglades Bonita Springs Santbel Captiva Islands and Tampa. J D Farris and son Don came from Birmingham Alabama after a week here with inlaws Ken Farris. Roy Barrett and son Royee from Ft Lauderdale are visiting Ancel Barrett and Elizabeth Bell. they plan to fly home Sunday.

Elwood Vennefron Jim Tim Andrew Oettinger Trenton Alvin Vennefron Fort Myers Villa Fla Florida Everglades Bonita Springs Santbel Captiva Islands Tampa J.D. Farris Don Birmingham Ala Inlaw Ken Farris Celeste Drive J. Eugene Fay Nelson Road Countryside Roy Barrett Royee Ft. Lauderdale Ancel Barrett Charles Street Elizabeth Bell Bundy Apartments Barrett Ruth Agnew

Miss Williams Engaged to T. J. McClure

Announcement by Mr and Mrs Charles G Williams of Winton Street states Phyllis Kathleen Williams engaged to Thomas J McClure of Blue Ball Road Franklin. Phyllis a Lemon Monroe High School graduate employed by Ohio Bell. Thomas a Franklin High School graduate attended Wittenberg College served in armed forces and works at Mid Town Motors. No wedding date set.

Charles G. Williams Winton Street Phyllis Kathleen Thomas J. McClure H. Ralph McClure Blue Ball Road Franklin Miss Williams Lemon-Monroe High School Ohio Bell Telephone Co McClure Franklin High School Wittenberg College Mid-Town Motors, Inc

Mann Cast Rites Planned

Miss Shirley Mae Mann and David Gail Cast have completed plans for their wedding at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Evangelical United Brethren Church in West Elkton. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Valentine Mann of Somerville. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Cast of Camden. Janet Louise Mann will be maid of honor with Fonda Fae Cast as bridesmaid. Clifford Dale Cast will be best man and Roy Lee Foutz usher.

Shirley Mae Mann David Gail Evangelical United Brethren Church West Elkton Valentine H. Mann Somerville Rt Clifford C. Cast Camden Rt Janet Louise Mann Fonda Fae Cast Clifford Dale Roy Lee Foutz Usher

Parties Precede Sans Souci Dance at Manchester Hotel

Miss Heather Hidy hosted a coketail party at Fleming Road before the Sans Souci dance at the Manchester Hotel with guests including Tom Kinsworthy Verna Highsey Bob Wal lace Ann Jones Walt Beatty Viki Seigel John Bauer Lindsay Hayes Kim Johnson Betty Wilson Russ Mittenholzer Kay Ratliff Tom Hale and more. Miss Gretchen Reichelder fer hosted a Countryside coketail party before the dance with guests Tim Holman Marcia Maurer Tim Brown Ann Lawson Ted Fugate Linda Nein Jac Kendall Donna Smith John Sorrell Helen Lowry Art Kuntz Mardie Crow Don Helton Linda Havemann Brian Lennie Mari belle Figley Larry Anderson Sharon McKnight Charles Hen ry Sarah Lee Harvey Pete Schellenbach Kay Yocum Ross Egelston Pam Ward David Cox.

Heather Hidy Fleming Road Manchester Tom Kinsworthy Verna Highsey Bob Wallace Ann Jones Walt Beatty Viki Seigel John Bauer Linday Hayes Kim Johnson Betty Wilson Russ Mittenholzer Kay Ratliff Tom Hale Tim Holman Marcia Maurer Tim Brown Ann Lawson Ted Fugate Linda Nein Jac Kendall Donna Smith John Sorrell Helen Lowry Art Kuntz Mardie Crow Don Helton Linda Havemann Brian Lennie Maribelle Figley Larry Anderson Sharon McKnight Charles Henry Sarah Lee Harvey Pete Schellenbach Kay Yocum Ross Egelston Pam Ward David Cox

More Blondes In 1959 Says Beauty Editor Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace, a leading hair colorist, predicts more blondes in 1959 driven by new dye processes and faster application. Popular shades include claret blonde and beige blonde with subtle pink and grey casts, plus mutation blonde. jewelry will accent hair with tiaras and rhinestones per center parts.

Nancy Mace Nancy New York Les Girls Salon

Back Huff Nuptials Held In Springboro

The Springboro Evangelical and Reformed Church hosted the wedding of Judith Back and Nelson Huff Saturday at 1 30 p m. Judges noted bride in white velvet ballerina gown with white roses. Nelson Huff attended by Sonny Hickman as best man. Both graduates of Springboro High School with bride employed by Dayton Power and Light and groom in Army Reserve at Fort Knox Ky. They plan to reside in Lytle after his duty ends in February.

der Troutman Marilyn Potter Sonny Hickman Dayton Huff Springboro High School Dayton Power and Light Co Army Ft. Knox, Ky Mr. Huff Lytle

Chairs Named For St. Marys Card Party

Mrs. Andrew Dobrozsi and Mrs John Gardner are co chairmen of the St. Marys card party on January 28 at 8 p m in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Proceeds support St Marys School. Committee members assist with arrangements include Mrs Robert Ritter Mrs Robert English Mrs Rudolph Nenni Mrs Edward Fossier Mrs Maurice Rohrkemper Mrs Paul Hume Mrs Robert Hammerle Mrs Robert Homan Mrs Walter Fening Mrs Donald Daly and Mrs Edward Dineen publicity.

Andrew Dobrozsi John Gardner St. Mary's Knights of Columbus Hall St. Mary's School Robert Ritter Robert English Rudolph Nenni Edward Fossier Maurice Rohrkemper Paul Hume Robert Hammerle Robert Homan Walter Fening Donald Daly Edward Dineen

Births and Out of Town Names in Local Vital Statistics

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Ross Crim Dix Rd 1905 boy yesterday along with several other local couples. Out of town notes name airman Charles Brumfield Xenia and numerous relatives and visitors from nearby towns.

Ross Crim Dix Troy Gilley Middletown Charles Zimmey Oxford State Rd Bradley Wails Church St Howard Hawkins Germantown Franklin Russell Berry Grand Ave Harry Duncan Kenwood Dr James Harris Shaker Rd Howard Williams 8Th Ave Charles Brumfield Xenia Greene Memorial Hospital John Smith Park Drive Geneva Brumfield Highland Street

Local couples listed in public notices

James A. Garrett, 26, a truck driver from New Miami, and Juanita Short, 29, a cashier from 1321 Sycamore St. Middletown, appear in the notice alongside Gene A. Smith, 21, U.S. Army, and Carol Winkler, 16, both of Hamilton. Also named are Richard Kolb, 23, farmer, and Barbara Rowe, 23, secretary, both of Oxford.

James A. Garrett New Miami Juanita Short Cashier Sycamore St Middletown Gene A. Smith U.S. Army Carol Winkler Hamilton Richard Kolb Farmer Barbara Rowe Oxford

Hospital list names multiple residents and relatives

In The Hospital Kark Johnson of Reynolds Ave. Harry Tobergie of Highland St Mrs. Albert Miller Jr. of Franklin, Mrs. Uerman Woodruff of Franklin. Gerald Callahan of Franklin. Mrs. Dorothy McClain of Crawford St. Mrs. Stanley Richard of Franklin Benneville Roof Jr. of Winton Richard Hooper of Monroe. John Retherford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Retherford, Franklin. Mrs. Edward Geran Jr. of Lisa Ln.

Thomas Brock South Ave Norman Morgan Fernwood St John Sherron Dixie Hwy Robert Everhart Robert Everhart Sr Elm St William Uharbaum Sr West Middletown Flay Cetone Park St Donald Stokes Reynolds Ave Victor Mackall Dix Rd Jeanne Borders Kelly Borders Minnesota Murray Limerick 10Th Ave Kark Johnson Harry Tobergie Highland St Albert Miller Jr Frank Lin Uerman Woodruff Franklin Gerald Callahan Dorothy McClain Crawford St Stanley Richard Benneville Roof Jr Winton Richard Hooper Monroe John Retherford Charlie Rethford Frankin Edward Geran Jr Lisa

Wayne County Loses Money on Tiny Tax Bill

Detroit AP reports Wayne County loses money each time it bills Boleslaw Gawel whose home is valued at 2010 dollars. He gets a $2000 soldier’s homestead exemption leaving a $10 tax base taxed at 7 cents. Officials say it costs more to bill the 7 cents than the tax collected.

Detroit Wayne County Boleslaw Gawel Gawel

Planning Board For Area Scouts To Meet March 7

The Girl Scout Senior Planning Board conference for the southwest area will be held March 7 8 at the Ohio State University Center announced by Robin Wolfe president of the area planning board The conference theme will be Girl or Present and Future Any scout who has completed her five point program is eligible to attend Initial registration must be returned by Jan 10 to Springfield and Clark County Girl Scout Council Inc 649 E High St Springfield Registration blanks are available in the Girl Scout office in the Civic Association building

Girl Scout Senior Planning Board Southwest Area Ohio State University Center Robin Wolfe The Area Planning Board Fuure Velte Springfield and Clark County Girl Scout Council Inc E. High St Springfield Girl Scout Civic Association

Pan-Hel lenic Dance Draws 115 Couples at Manchester Hotel

The 17th annual Pan-Hellenic Dance filled the Manchester Hotel with 115 couples on Friday. F.G. Glass and others planned Greek-letter men’s dances and Tobitt was named 1939 dance chairman. Middletown High cagers won 26-11 in a two day swing through southern Ohio. Patrolman James Lowe completed his 90 day probation and became a regular. Jerome Schulz spoke at Hi-Y Alumni banquet as Wilson Vanderveer led ceremonies.

Manchester Hotel F.G. Glass E McCall Morris D.M. Blizzard Paul Weinman F.A. Tobit, Jr B. Hepburn Strong Tobitt Middletown High Ohio Portsmouth Walloping James Lowe Police Jerome C. Schulz Middletown High School Wilson Vanderveer

Ice skate exchange to expand at Allsports store

Park program reports higher ice skating days this season with 20 days vs 17 last year. Julius Tewell of Allsports Inc announces a new ice skate exchange, allowing traders to swap skates with price adjustments. Tom Carlson notes growing demand and potential new rinks at Barnitz Goldman Gardner and Sunset parks pending costs.

Julius Tewell Allsports, Inc Bis Store Suc Tom Carlson Parks and Recreation Carlson Barnitz, Goldman and Gardner Parks

Dailey Faces Jury Trial On Drunk Driving Charge

Actor dancer Dan Dailey, 43, pleaded innocent to a drunk driving charge after a minor traffic accident incident in Los Angeles. A jury trial is scheduled for February 5.

Los Angeles Dan Dailey

Skater Donna Atwood and Showman John Harris Plan Divorce

Former skating star Donna Atwood and millionaire showman John Harris have reached a property agreement and will divorce. Atwood, 33, receives the Beverly Hills family home valued at 300000, 100000 in furnishings, 2000 monthly alimony, and support for three children.

Los Angeles Donna Atwood John Harris Miss Atwood Beverly Hills

Three-car crash on Ohio 62 kills 74-year-old man

In Salem Ohio a three car collision on Ohio 62 north of town Monday killed Nicholas J. Burton 74 of Boardman. The AP report notes the fatal crash occurred on the highway and includes the victim's age and residence.

Salem, Ohio Ohio Here Nicholas J. Burton Boardman

Suarez to Seek Columbus Mayor Nomination

Mrs. Vivienne L. Suarez announces another bid for mayor of Columbus after a prior gubernatorial run. The Columbus mother of five says she will seek the Democratic nomination in the upcoming race.

Columbus, Ohio Vivienne L. Suarez Columbus

Bob Hope Returns From 18,000-Mile Christmas Tour

Bob Hope is back in Hollywood after an 18,000 mile Christmas tour entertaining about 50,000 US servicemen. It was his eighth Christmas tour. He said the greatest thrill was the gratification of the troops overseas and that they were wonderful.

Hollywood Bob Hope Hope

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Chardelle Weber T. J. McClure Gretchen Reichelderfer By Vivian Brown Associated Press Beauty Schiff’s Ees Madison Square Ens Dream Step GROUP Friskies Blue Bird Children’s NEW Middletown Shopping Cent Breies Grand Avenue Central Ave Springboro St. Mary's Card Party By Laura Wheeler Gay Laura Wheeler Journal Needlecraft Dept. P.O Chelsea Station Brenda Johnson Byron Johnson Pine St Homer Cox Malvern Cecil Forney of Lylburn Madonna Ingram Larry Ingram 4Th Ave Bernard Tucker Mrs. Charles Abshear Roger Buchanan Neal Russell Otterbein Home Leamon Dye Fairmount Ave Edward Graham Boone Hughes Lawn Ave Rickie Lykins Charles Lykins German Town George Morningstar Thomas Morningstar Highland Ave Robert McGee 18Th Ave Kate Pelley Maple St Dwight Perry Franklin Rd Milton Salyer Winford Salyer Elwood St Charles Spivey Menifee Taulbee Wayne Co Planning Board Tewell Dailey U. S Middletown’s Finest Cash & Carry York U.S Strand Theatre Central Avenue Strand West Central 1St National Second Avenue Betwee Broad & Verity City Gideon Road Norris Music House Patent Office William J. Miller King Features Syndicate
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