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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1957

Page

8

Husband Hunters Can Find Romance On Ski Slopes

The article quotes Fred Picard an expert on snow glamor from Sun Valley Idaho on how ski fashions can attract husbands. He notes athletic ski types and stylish outfits boost appeal while advising properly fitted bright colored ski pants over skin tight looks for flattering results.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press Fred Picard Picard Sun Valley Idaho Switzerland Andree Jacqueline David Ketchum

Open House Honors Bridal Attendants

The wedding party for Miss Lois Jean Volarich and John J. Bruner will be honored at an open house hosted by the Volarich parents on Curtis Street after the rehearsal. The event precedes their marriage set for tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in St John's Church.

Lois Jean Volarich John J. Bruner St John’s Church Andrew Volarich Volarich Curtis Street Miss Volarich Mr. Bruner

Dinner Fetes Bridal Party for Theiss Schooley Rehearsal

Mrs. Glenna Theiss hosted a rehearsal dinner at her Park Street home for Ivan Lee Theiss and Darlene Jo Schooley and 21 guests. The couple will marry tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, presenting attendants with gifts.

Glenna Theiss Park Street Ivan Lee Theiss Darlene Jo Schooley Miss Schooley Mr. Theiss Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Travel Notes of Mrs Fay Spence and Mrs Ora Harp Visit Florida

Mrs Fay Spence and Mrs Ora Harp of Woodlawn Avenue are vacationing in Florida and recently visited Anna Maria Island near Bradenton.

Fay Spence Ora Harp Woodlawn Avenue Florida Anna Maria Island Bradenton

Franklin couple announce February wedding plans

Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Bennett of Franklin announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Ann to Millard E. Conarroe of West Middletown. Patricia Ann is a Franklin High School and Ray Vogue School graduate, employed at Bennett Drugs, while Millard E. Conarroe, a Korea veteran, works for Armco Steel. The couple plans to wed early in February.

Harold F. Bennett Franklin Patricia Ann Millard E. Conarroe Charles Conarroe West Middletown Franklin High School Ray Vogue Fasiion Chicago Bennett Drugs Conarroe Korea Armco Steel Corp Miss Bennett

Crazy Eight Club Sets February Meeting at Bradford Home

The Crazy Eight Club met at Mrs. Ho ward Hartness residence on Eve lyn Drive and will hold its next session February 27 at Mrs. Robert Bradford's home.

Crazy Eight Club Howard Hartness E. Evelyn Drive Robert Bradford

Study Club Program Highlights Immigration Perspectives

Mrs. Welch Nixon and Mrs. Chester Hall led a Guided Study Club program on National Expansion and Immigration after the Civil War. They discussed mass migrations and laws like the 1907 act excluding the feeble minded and consumptive, then reviewed Vilhelm Moberg’s Unto a Good Land about Swedes settling in Tayl r Falls Minnesota.

Welch B. Nixon Chester Hall Guided Study Club Girls’ Club Kenneth Coburn Nixon Congress Vilhelm Moberg Hall Sweden America Tayl@r Falls Minn Gilbert Sheard Announ Pians Carolyn Blank Terrace Park Guatemala

Barnes-Farmer Vows Announced

Announcement of the marriage of Joyce Elaine Barnes of Eaton to Richard T. Farmer of Cincinnati. The wedding occurred December 22 at the Church of the Visitation in Eaton. The bride is a student at Eaton High School set to graduate from Miami University School of Education this month. She belongs to Chi Omega. The groom is a Miami University School of Business Administration graduate and Delta Tau Delta member.

Joyce Elaine Barnes Walter M. Barnes Eaton Richard T. Farmer Herschell M. Farmer Cincinnati Church of the Visitation Eaton High School Farmer Miami University School of Education Chi Omega Sorority School of Business Administration Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Sorority Social Held At Griggs Home

Minor Zeta chapter of Epsilon Alpha sorority met at Mrs Griggs home on Stevens Avenue for a social and business gathering. The theme Come Dressed as a Song featured prizes for best costumes won by Mrs Herb Carr and Mrs Griggs. Charades dominated the entertainment as reports from Washington Court House council meeting were presented and plans for a white elephant sale in February were announced.

Washington Court House

Colony Rehearsal Dinner Honors Hill Hall Wedding Party

Mr and Mrs William C Hill of Detroit host a rehearsal dinner for the wedding party of their son William B Hill and Miss Louise Hall of Fleming Road The rehearsal is at First Baptist Church with the wedding set for 730 PM tomorrow The guest list includes immediate families bridal party and out of town guests Attendants will receive gifts

William C. Hill Detroit Mich William B. Hill Louise Hall Stanford Hall Fleming Road Colony First Baptist Church Miss Hall Mr. Hill

Calvary Methodist Naomi Circle Meets at Mrs Smith Home

Naomi Circle of Calvary Methodist Church met at Colum bia Avenue home of Mrs. Carl V. Smith with Mrs. Robert Leight as co-hostess. President Mrs. William Tucker outlined World Day of Prayer Dayton District and Ohio Conference meetings and spoke on church obligations. Speakers included Mrs. Thomas Leight and visitor Mrs. B. L. Douglas of St Petersburg. Next meeting set for Feb 22.

Carl V. Smith Naomi Circle Calvary Methodist Church Columbia Avenue Robert Leight William Tucker Dayton Ohio WSCS Smith Thomas Leight B. L. Douglas St. Petersburg Fla

Vital Statistics Births and residents listed in Franklin area

A community notice lists numerous births with names and locations including Gibbs 705 Elsmere St and others in Franklin Eaton Middletown and surrounding towns. It also advertises Ranft's home furnishings urging readers to compare prices for best value.

Local Court Docket Listing Names and Addresses

A compiled roster lists individuals with ages occupations and home addresses in multiple towns including Middletown Hamilton Detroit Ex cello Logan Hamilton and Cincinnati. The entry pairs adults with young companions and notes varied trades from bank teller to steel worker and book keeper.

Thomas M. Strodtbeck Shafer St Middletown Mary F. Puma Hamilton William Bert Hill Detroit Mich Ruby Louiseau Fleming James L. Nichols Artreo Mulberry St Excello Martha C. Goins Armco Mohawk Logan E. Steele Pat A. Burge Hamton Robert L. Sumser Pang Ann Hall Marcel A. Osterberger Marian F. Bruner Richard LeRoy Wagner Kensington St Linda R. Clark Queen Ave Jonathan Ratliff Crawford St

Local Residents Named in Community Notices

A list of residents including Mrs. Leon E. Campbell Yankee Road Mrs. Taylor Huff 1st Avenue Miss Ann Porter Roberta Garrett Webster Street speed J Krug Columbia Ave Mrs. Wilburn Depew Franklin Mary D Bailey Winston Gilbert Trenan son of Mr and Mes Clarence Trenum Garfield Street Carl Smith Franklin Martin Jefferson Marilyn Hackney S Main and Elmo Huff ist Avenue Mrs. Robert Barnhart In Joetta Lawson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lawson Curtis Street.

John C Franklin Wallace Bach South Neil B Elm St Pedester Ewe Frank Campbell Pman Clayton Warrell Compton Charles Compton West Middletown Diate Downs Elmer Downs Eaton Ave Taylor Dunn Auburn Leon E. Campbell Yankee Rd Taylor Huff 1St Ave James B. Hayes Crescent Blvd Ann G. Porter McKnight Roberta Garrett Webster St Peed J. Krug Columbia Ve Wilburn Depew D. Bailey Winston Gilbert Trenan Mes Clarence Trenum Garfield St Carlos Smith Frankline Martin Jefferson Marilyn Hackney S. Main Elmo C. Huff Ist Robert Barnhart Joetta Lawson William Lawson Curtis St

Liz and Todd to wed in Acapulco under license clearance

Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Todd plan a gala wedding tomorrow at a mansion in Puerto Marquez near Acapulco after Taylor’s Mexican divorce from Michael Wilding was granted. Celebrities expected to attend. Taylor recovering from spinal surgery. Todd noted a legal delay in notification of Wilding's divorce, as Mexico ends quick-divorce practice.

Acapulco Mexico Elizabeth Taylor Mike Todd Puerto Marquez Miss Taylor Michael Wilding Todd Wilding Mexico City Hollywood

Pep Up Consomme With Lemon and Spices

A quick flavor boost transforms clear consomme by whisking in lemon juice Worcestershire sauce and a dash of cayenne. The tangy heat brightens the broth finishing it with a sharp, zesty note.

O Neill names four aides to new highway chief

Gov. C William ONeill announces reorganization of four top highway posts and names two new administrative assistants. Kenneth E. Krouse and Gwynne L. Myers become aides, with three more executives named to deputy and planning posts. All will earn 15000 yearly, up from 13200.

O’neill Columbus Ohio State Highway Department C. Wiliam O'Neill Kenneth E. Krouse Gwynne L. Myers Krouse Ottawa Putnam County Attorney General O'Neill Myers Marietta Worthington Charles Noble Noble

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Thirkield’s Central Ave Barnes-Farmer Sorority Griggs Home Ty Kine Prarares Syndicate Donald Gibbs Elsmere St James E. Benton Franklin Rt. 2 George Uh An Rs. En Brock Middletown Pk Kelly McIntosh Oxford State Rd Raymond Geisler Miamisburg Raymond Ballweg James Bush Lawnee John Sennet Sam Sennet 15Th Ave James M. Anderson Ontoe Allen Alexander James Alexander Gien Ave Burnett Mikesell Bruce Whitaker Thomas Whitaker Baltimore St Skipper Keuthe Charles Reoutive Whittier Ave Children’s Hospital Donald Kennedy Ballard Gayhart Mere Lillie Henderson Casper Anatom J. Cope of Baltimore Warne Creech Ralph Creech Tytus Ave Mary Regina Foster Mary Foster Coly St Linda Jo Ramsey Lindenburgh Ranft Ranft's Pranklin N. Main Liz Issick Rick George J. Thormyer Ife Highway Department Ohio Turnpike Commission Fred G. Reiners Pearl E. Masheter Masheter Wilson School Highview Road Burnett's Burnett Coats
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