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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1955

Page

6

Civic Chorus Launches Annual Patron Drive for Spring Concert

Middletown Civic Chorus prepares for its March 13 spring concert at Roosevelt Junior High School and kicks off its annual patron drive to cover music director accompanist salaries programs posters advertising and hall rent. John Adrian 2013 Logan Ave. invites patrons who will receive two concert tickets and program acknowledgment. Chorus invites new members to join and perform in selections including Youll Never Walk Alone The King and I suite and special solo and women’s trio numbers.

Middletown

Valentine Motif Sets Scene For Manchester Hotel Dance

Middle town Assembly hosts its first dance of the new year at the Manchester Hotel ballroom. About 95 couples attend as Sammy Leeds and his orchestra play a Sweetheart Swing program and a life sized dummy named Sweetheart Sal makes a guest appearance. Committee leaders include Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shaffer and several couples listed among attendees. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kercher of Dayton Ohio with Mr. and Mrs. William Keller of Louisville Kentucky.

Sammy Leeds Sal John Carmody Lewis Shaffer Charles Gorman Robert Mitzel Robert Kruse Charles Palmer Dave Regan Robert Richardson Robert Roberts Cecil Runyan al Schwarz William Shera John Shetter Jack Siegfried Morris Smith William Snider Andrew Spinney Morton Taylor Albert Totten Bonnie Trent Don Unger Tom Watburg Darrell Walker Howard Ward Harold Weikel Richard Wertz Jack Wilson Warren Young Donald Grimes Richard Grubbs Erle Hanson William Havemann Joseph Heffner Pete Howard Roy Anderson Jack Kercher Dayton William Keller Louisville, Ky

Fifteen Students Gather For Recital At Kenwood Drive

Mrs. E. L. Phillips hosted a casual piano recital at her Kenwood Drive home on Saturday afternoon featuring fifteen elementary pupils. After the musicians performed, Phillips hosted a party for the group. She belongs to the Ohio State Music Teachers Association and other national bodies.

Kenwood Drive E. L. Phillips

Feb 12 Benefit Dance Planned By Socialites

Middletown Cerebral Palsy Center will receive proceeds from the Elks Socialites Valentine dance February 12 at the Elks Temple. Mrs George Latham announces Elks Lodge members and guests are invited. music by ome from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Co chairs are Mrs Joe Ballard and Mrs Hy Grund with a full committee handling tickets decorations and publicity. Table reservations via Mrs Ballard.

Middletown Elks Elks Temple George Latham Elks Lodge Joe Ballard Hy Grund William Doench Arthur Ulrich Ernest Hammond Lee Pohlable Morris Small Ballard

Orchestra To Play For Cotillion Dance At Manchester Hotel

Barney Uh s orchestra from Dayton will play Saturday night for Cotillion s Mad Hatter s Ball at the Manchester Hotel. The formal dinner dance will begin at 8 p m. Committee chairs are Mr and Mrs Herschel Day with others including Mr and Mrs Ditmyer Arnold Walke Goodman and Mrs Day

Barney Uh Dayton Cotillion Manchester Herschel Day Day Ken Ditmyer Charles Arnold Donald Walke Don Goodman

Fenwick Welfare Finalizes Card Party Plans

Final plans for Fenwick Welfare benefit card party are set for Wednesday at 8 pm in Knights of Columbus Hall. Mrs Bernard Otten and Miss Frances Hornike will preside at the tea table, with Mrs Clyde Dinnen as chairman and tickets via several helpers.

Fenwick Welfare Knights of Columbus Hall Bernard Otten Frances Hornike Clyde Dinnen Carl Ristaneo Glenn Kraft Francis Smith John Blust

New Officers To Be Installed By Catholic Youth Council

Father Paul Galvin will conduct installation ceremonies for Middletown Council of Catholic Youth officers tonight at 8 am at St. John's School. A short skit will be enacted and refreshments served after the business session. The meeting marks the council's first year, described as very successful by officers.

Paul Galvin Middletown

Sniders Host Party for Keller Couple Guests

Mr. and Mrs. William T. Snider hosted a Saturday night party at their Linden Avenue home before the Assembly dance for weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. William S. Keller of Louisville Kentucky. Eight couples attended. the Kellers left for Louisville this morning.

William T. Snider William S. Keller Louisville Sniders Linden Avenue Mrs. Keller

Western Exhibits Latin American Art Show

An exhibit of contemporary Latin American art runs Feb. 3 to Feb. 17 in Western College's Alumnae Hall Gallery. On loan from the Pan American Union in Washington, it features works by 32 representatives and ties to the college's emphasis on international and intercultural exchange in its second century.

Western College Pan American Union Washington Western

Faith chapter and Gold Star Mothers announce meeting

The Coming Up Faith chapter and American Gold Star Mothers will meet tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at 704 South Main Street, the home of Mrs. Blanche Halsey. Gold Star mothers interested in membership are invited. Dues will be collected during the business session.

Faith Blanche Halsey S. Main St

Sonja Henie Hosts Glamorous Hollywood Circus Party

Hollywood society hailed Sonja Henie as hostess after a Sunset Strip circus themed party at Ciros costing about 15000. Guests included James Mason Esther Williams Peggy Lee and Zsa Zsa Gabor in elaborate costumes with live animals and circus décor elevating the evening.

Hollywood Cafe Society Today Sonja Henie Sunset Strip Miss Henie Ciro James Mason Mrs. Mason Benny Venuta Lita Baron Rory Calhoun Esther Williams Reginald Gardiner Marilyn Seal Bor Vampira Peggy Lee

Princess dress pattern 9125 with jacket offered parcels

Patent Marion Martin pattern 9125 half sizes 14 to 24 features a princess dress with a cover-up jacket and frosty white collar and cuffs. The ad notes yardage, fit details, and a Sew Chart. send 35 cents plus extra for first class mailing to Marian Martin Pattern Department New York.

Marian Martin Middletown Ohio Journal Pattern Department West 18Th Street New York N. Y

Hughes Family Ends Stay to Return to Venezuela

Travel notes say Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hughes and sons Gordon and David depart Wednesday morning for their home in Puerto La Cruz Venezuela after three months with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Heck off Main Street and Mrs. C. J. Hughes of Central Avenue.

Gordon Hughes Gordon David Puerto la Cruz Venzuela R. A. Heck Main Street C. J. Hughes Central Avenue

Harvey Party at Manchester Hotel Saturday

Mr and Mrs Arthur R Harvey hosted a Kensington Street party in the Rose Room of the Manchester Hotel Saturday evening. Thirty eight guests attended for cocktails and dinner.

Manchester Arthur R. Harvey Kensington Street

Vows Spoken In Indiana

Announcement of the marriage of Barbara Hart Hartsock to John D. McArthur in Richmond Indiana. She is daughter of James S. Hartsock Waynesville, he son of H C McArthur Lepanto Arkansas. Both work at Wright Patterson AFB Dayton. The couple will reside in Dayton.

Barbara Hartsock John D. McArthur Richmond Ind McArthur James S. Hartsock Waynesville H. C. McArthur Lepanto, Ark

Community meetings schedule highlights in Middletown area

Local groups list evening gatherings across Middletown and North Middletown including the Boys' Choir, Middletown Civic Symphony, American Legion posts, Rotary and Civitan clubs, Sertoma, VFW, Mayfield Fire Department, Civic Chorus, Battery A unit, Sportsmen's Club, FOE, Madison Township Improvement Association, St John’s PTA, SPEBSQSA and more. Experts warn whiskey use worsens cold symptoms.

Rotary Club Manchester Civitan Club Middletown Colony Sertoma North Middletown Fire Assn North Middletown Miami Valley Post VFW Membersip Post Mayfield Fire Department Sheffield Street Civic Chorus Middletown High School Armory Sportsmen's FOE Hall Madison Township Improvement Assn West Middletown St. John's Pta Church Baement Spebsqsa Legion

Vital Statistics Report From Local Hospitals

The notes list numerous births and medical updates. Families include Mr and Mrs Robert George 206 S Broad St with a boy, and other births across Camden Franklin Monroe West Middletown, Somerville Germantown Oliver Canada. grand parents noted for Kathleen Hall via Muttart family. several patients listed as surgical or medical at Good Smarttan Hospital Cincinnati along with individuals in Central Ave and Edward Geran Jr. medical.

Robert George Broad St Arnold Dunaway Camden Robert Carter Allen St Franklin Paul Morrow Monroe Johnnie Wood West Middletown Rt. 1 Eugene Steele Sycamore St John Amos 17Th Ave John Woodward Oxford State Rd Lawrence Larsson Clarence Lawhorn Tytus Ave Ronald Jackson Somerville George Bussard Germantown Dean Hollon Leonard Blade Alberta Berry 18Th Ave Edward Geran Jr N. Sutphin St Richard Plummer Middletown Riv 1 Rose Herget Anthony Vinson Nina Vinson Michigan Ave Minnie Rehse Wildwood Rd

Medical Listings Include Multiple Residents and Relatives

A readable fragment lists numerous individuals with addresses such as S Main Street, Calumet Avenue, Auburn Street, Franklin, Baltimore Street, and Michigan Avenue. Entries reference medical and surgical mentions for many, including James Pelfrey, Michael Allen, John Mayweather, Forrest Thomas, and Burt Duckett plus others in the area.

George Craft S. Main St Orval Truitt Calumet Ave Arthur Freeman Franklin Howard Green Auburn St James Pelfrey Reuben Pelfrey Jr Yankee Rd Michael Allen Arthur Allen John Mayweather Baltimore St Forrest Thomas Elmer Thomas Young St Rickey Salyers George Salyers West Middletown Clarence Buckhalter Michigan Ave Samuel Johnson Bernice Martin Sharonville Burt Duckett Garfield St

Clever Make Up Tips For Evening Glamour

A guide to creating an alluring evening look using cleansing oil, foundation, and color choices. It recommends pale mauve powder for a transparent skin effect, violet lip and eye tones for true blondes, and bold red lipstick to brighten teeth under dim lighting. Perfume at the end enhances feminine glamour.

List of local residents and family listings

A roster of residents and their addresses or family relations appears, naming Mildred Anderson, Delmus Baker, Timothy Booth, L T Davidson, Donald DeFrates, George A Harvey, Maurice Maines, Thomas Morsie, Byron Phillips, Katherine Smith, John Smythe, John Toops, Eric Williams, Jerry Williams, Earl Wells, Leon Whitt, John Miller, Donna Pearce, James McWilliams, Bernard Leonard, Wanda Kidd, William Kinney, Anna Gibson, Jeanne France, and Steve Dennis across Franklin, Linden, Trenton, Monroeville, and surrounding streets.

Mildred Anderson Monroe St Delmus Baker Trenton Timothy Booth Audrey Booth West Middletown L. T. Davidson Calumet Ave Donald DeFrates Byron George A. Harvey Hamilton Maurice Maines Lindenoe Thomas Morsie Springto Byron Phillips Fleming Rd Katherine Smith Woodlawn John Smythe YMCA John Toops Winona Eric Williams Raney Williams Franklin Jerry Williams Molly Williams Garfield St Earl Wells Clark St Leon Whitt John Miller Donna Pearce Alice Pearce Grand Ave James McWilliams Lind St Bernard Leonard Bexley Wanda Kidd Grainville Kidd William Kinney Sr Anna Gibson Garfield

Also Mentioned on This Page

Radio - TV Parker's Gillen - Crow Valentine Middletown Assembly Marylitsch Optometrist Uh! Orchestra W. T. Sniders Valentines By Norcross Huiti China Taeby Egos St. Croix Virgin Edward Lehman Westlake Piazza Della Signoria Florence Italy Whaiin Mast Savidson Photo Shop Harvey Indiana Middletown Civic Symphony Orchestra Blythe-Williams American Legion Call Rothman’s Rothman Moore St M. E. Muttart Kathleen Hall Oliver Canada Clyde Hall Merrill Muttart Edmonton Millard Walker Vannest St Robert Rossi Central Ave John Dooley Sr Good Smarttan Hospital Cincinnati Jeanne France Harry France Steve Dennis Webster St Marie Lenee Rutherb Lillian Fuller Charles St the City CREDI
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