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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1961

Page

3

Coterie Dance Club Elects New Officers

Mr and Mrs John Barker were chosen co chairmen of the steering committee at a dinner meeting. Also elected were Mr and Mrs Glenn Greenham vice chairmen Mr and Mrs Al Felton secretaries and Mr and Mrs Gene Fisher treasurers. The group hosts planned an April 23 dance at the Manchester Hotel with a spring committee of Yelton Arms Burley Shrout and Zimmey. Ten new couples were announced as members.

John Barker Glenn Greenham al Felton Gene Fisher Grover Thomas Aberdeen Drive Manchester Ray Yelton Robert Arms Harold Warner John Burley James Shrout Charles Zimmey George Mornhinweg Jearl Spivey James Ringel

Bride-Elect Honored In Saturday Solmnization Prep

Bride-elect Miss Saundra Montgomery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Montgomery, will wed Raymond Kelly Jr. Saturday at Holy Trinity Church. A miscellany shower at Mrs. John Whiteman’s on Monroe Street honored her with 16 guests. prizes went to Mrs. Raymond W. Kelly, Miss Katherine Kelly, and Miss Sue Armbruster.

Saundra Montgomery Raymond Kelly Jr Holy Trinity Church Elaine Komnenovich Peg Kiley Carol Bellaw John Whiteman Monroe Street Raymond W. Kelly Katherine Kelly Sue, Armbruster George C. Montgomery White

Club Events Share Social Evening at Princeton Avenue

Progres sive Mothers Club and Mothers Study League members plus spouses enjoyed a covered dish dinner at the Burgemeir home. Card winners included Chalfin West Burgemeier and Ritter. A white elephant gift exchange was held. Hap py Helpers welcomed Mrs. Clarence Mann with a Lincoln talk and a gift to retiring chair Ernest Hampson. Plans made for a birthday gift to an adopted friend at the Butler County Home and a white elephant sale in March at Mrs. Hampton’s. Winners at games were Mrs Margerum Caskey and Mrs Manns.

Progressive Mothers’ Club Mothers’ Study League Princeton Avenue Carl Burgemeir Charles ‘Chalfin Charles West Burge ‘Meier Charles Morgan Robert Ritter William Helton Thomas Sander Charles Chalfin Clarence Mann Happy Helpers’ Club Joseph Phillips Lawn Avenue Abraham Lincoln Harold Ratlif Ernest Hampton Butler County Hampton Robert Margerum Leon Caskey Manns

Girls Win Birth Race At Hospital

January births at Middletown Hospital show 101 girls and 9 boys, leading a county tally with 128 in Butler, 56 in Warren, 2 in Preble, 12 in Montgomery, 1 in Clinton, and 1 in Clermont. Other towns report mixed totals across Trenton Franklin Miamisburg and surrounding areas.

Middletown Hospital Middletown Trenton Franklin Miamisburg Butler Warren Preble Montgomery Clinton Clermont

Opera Soprano Charms Middletown Symphony Audience

New York soprano Lillian Messina delighted Middletown Civic Symphony under Valda Wilkerson at Middletown High School with Mozart and Verdi arias. Beethoven Symphony No.5 impressed in parts but faltered in Scherzo and final movements. The concert featured Puccini and Wagner selections with mixed reception and brief program notes.

Middletown Addio Mimi Gauwin James P. Carpenter Bob Young

Shower Given For Miss Zaina Keller Bride Elect

Mrs S C Keller Jr and Mrs William E Keller hosted a kitchen shower at Batsey Drive for Miss Zaina Keller, bride elect of David Jay Flickinger, with a Valentine theme and prizes won by Mrs Harold McGraw, Mrs Roy Bowling, and Mrs Thomas Sander. The couple will exchange vows February 18 at 7 30 p.m. at the First EUB Church.

S. C. Keller Jr William E. Keller Batsey Drive Zaina Keller David Jay Flickinger Harold McGraw Roy Bowling Thomas Sander Charles E. DeJarnette C. Keller Sr Gus Flickinger Charles West John Neal George Creekbaum Buren Bush Henry Cope S. C. Keller Sr Young Street Trenton EUB

Middletown High Students Shine At Debate Tournament

Bonnie Cox tied for second in girls extemporaneous speech at the Mariemont event. Nancy Ward, Marsha Letts, Tim Walker and Bob Casper also competed in extemporaneous and debate categories. A and B debate teams led by Don Lennie, Marcia Aronoff, Ron Van Buskirk, Bob Ward, Bill Haveman, Nick Pentel, Bob Davidson, and Brian Berman each posted three wins and three losses. Mrs. John Akerman assisted the Martemont coaches, with Mrs. Arthur Lennie and David Ballard accompanying Middletown.

Bonnie Cox Middletown High School Mariemont Nancy Ward Marsha Letts Tim Walker Bob Casper Don Lennie Marcia Aronoff Ron van Buskirk Bob Ward Bill Have

Spareribs With Tangy Pickle Sauce Dinner Idea

A home friendly recipe ideas column offers spareribs baked in a tangy pickle sauce for 4 to 6 servings. It includes ingredients such as ketchup dill pickle liquid water chopped dill pickles and mustard with optional chili powder and brown sugar. The dish is baked covered then uncovered to finish and served with a cranberry gelatin salad and a mayonnaise or sour cream dressing. A new party dip is introduced next.

Local Birth Announcements Sweep the Week

Vital Statistics lists several newborns this weekend. Mr and Mrs James Dalton 12065 Elm St welcomed a boy Saturday. Mr and Mrs Richard Reece of Miamisburg had a girl Saturday. Mr and Mrs James Doughman Jr of Middletown Trailer Park welcomed a boy Saturday. Mr and Mrs Michael Carmody 700 S River St Franklin had a girl Sunday. Mr and Mrs Thoreas Lane 323 Eighth Ave added a girl Sunday. Mr and Mrs Mark Selby West Middletown Rt 1 welcomed a girl Sunday.

James Dalton Elm St Richard Reece Miamisburg James Doughman Jr Middletown

Residents in hospital reported by local notices

A list of multiple local residents admitted to area hospitals includes Mrs. Richard Shaffer Elm Street, Mrs. R. B. Mitchell West Middletown, Minnie Brewer Glenn Avenue, Mrs. John Hunter Minnesota 1, Opal Ballard Somerville, Rita Wildermuth Franklin, Clarence Steele South Sutphin Street, St. Gentry Lakes Franklin Rt, Don W. Drury West Middletown Rt 1, Mrs. Thomas May Yankee Road, Anthony Rossi Fernwood Street, Edward Dalton Navajo street, Mrs. Harry Keith Trenton, Laurel Abney Central Avenue, Marsha Mehl daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall Mehl, Mrs. Frank Church Flem ing Road, Mrs. Joseph Farmer Trenton, Mrs. Ray Coburn Grand Avenue, Mrs. Malcolm Hollingsworth Franklin, Paul Ross Aeronca Street, Mrs. Paul Webb Lylburn, Raymond Hawkins nephew of Mr and Mrs Winston Harrison Woodlawn Avenue S, Duane Jackson Franklin, Howard Hartness Franklin, David Rawlins son of Mr and Mrs William Rawlins Lafayette, Randy Emrick son of Mrs Norma Emrick 16th Avenue, Mrs Homer Feerer Elwood, Mrs Robert E Johnson Terry and Larry Reed sons of Mr and Mrs Arthur R Reed Trenton, John Hanes son of Mr and Mrs Leon Hanes Franklin, I B Redd Lincoln Street, Mrs Clarence Hunter Kunz, Elbert Crum Trenton, Charles Wainscott Clark Street, Harold Birch Trenton, Howard L Schueller Jr Aberdeen Drive, Mrs R F Roberts Euclid.

Don W. Drury West Middletown Thomas May Yankee Road Anthony Rossi Fernwood Edward Dalton Navaho St Harry Keith Trenton Laurel Abney Central Ave Marsha Mehl Marshall Mehl Robert E. Johnson Franklin Terry and Larry Reed Arthur R. Reed John Hanes Leon Hanes I. B. Redd Lincoln St Clarence Hunter Kunz Ave Elbert Crum Charles Wainscott Clark St Harold Birch Howard L. Schueller Jr Aberdeen Drive R. F. Roberts Euclid

Viewing TV With HAL HUMPHREY and Ann Doran Mother Teases Apron Roles

Hollywood profile of actress Ann Doran known for playing TV mothers over 15 years. She discusses wearing aprons and conservative wardrobes, the monotony of mother roles, and how writers were urged to give her character a break. Doran recalls early work and how she became the go to TV mother while noting changes in depictions of mothers on screen.

Bob Maxwell Ann Beng Mom National Velvet Papa Arthur Space Mama Diana Lynn Hollywood Dad Sa TV Charles Morningstar Regn Harold Radenheimer Carrie Barnett Mohawk St. i Hollywood Ralph E. Wade Frank

Cream Cheese Spread with Anchovy and Parsley

A simple spread combines softened cream cheese with anchovy paste chopped parsley and pepper whisked with milk. Serve with crackers or potato chips for a savory snack.

Hamilton urban renewal speeds up after Kennedy action

President Kennedy directed governmental officials to cut delays and work with local authorities to start construction on Hamilton’s Second Ward urban renewal project. Most parcels for rehabilitation have been acquired and structures west of Monument Avenue razed as the city proceeds with the $1.1 million project funded in part by a $911,977 federal grant.

Bartels Kennedy Second Ward Monument Avenue

Retail shoppers spend rising in U.S. stores last year

The average person spent $11235 in American retail stores last year, about six percent more than in 1958. Retailers are expanding ad spending, investing more than a million dollars daily in newspaper advertising to reach the growing market.

America

Ann’s National Velvet Prop Racks Up in Kitchen Chair

One prop in Ann’s National Velvet kitchen is a rocking chair that has not been sat in yet. She says time pressures from being a harassed mother prevent use.

Ann

Radio-TV Highlights Highlights on Tonight's TV and Radio Schedule

Listings for WPFB radio and TV programs outline tonight’s picks. Highlights include Ohio State vs Indiana at 8 PM on WPFB AM FM, Brahms piano trio on WPFB FM, The Americans on Ch 7 at 7:30, Detroit at Zav on Ch 9, and space flight features with Scott Crossfield plus Buddy Hackett on Jackpot Bowling at 10:30.

WPFB Ohio State Wpfb-Fm Indiana Brahms TV Tonight Ben Canfield Detroit Zav Adam Troy Paradise Michael Rennie Ellen Drew Barbara Stanwyck Henesey's Hospital Scott Crossfield Buddy Hackett

Synagogue Fire Damages B'nai Israel in Lancaster

A basement fire at the B'nai Israel Synagogue in downtown Lancaster Ohio spread upward to the first floor Sunday night. Heavy damage occurred from intense heat peeling interior paint and melting a stained glass window. no loss estimate was provided.

Lancaster. Ohio B'nai Israel Lancaster

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