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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1955

Page

6

Dancers Vie For Honors In Mask Competition

Middletown Catholic Youth sponsors a Mardi Gras style dance at the Sportsmen's Club from 9 p m to midnight with a best decorated mask contest. Queen and king will be chosen by drawing. Bill Potter to MC. Bob Farmer Orchestra to provide music. dance queen to be named by John Reider.

Middletown Council of Catholic Youth John Reider Bill Potter Bob Farmer Mary Ann Marchetti Jerome Frey Ronnie Bennett Paul Orth Vera Gay Bennett Margaret Cosiman Gloria Walburg Mildred Martin Jeanne Stabler Frances Scotti Pat Libecap Joan Rhode Betty Squier Rosemary Schmucker Carole Sedge Gene Ann Darmody

Dinner Hostess Rachel Ashton Recalls Franklin Street Party

Miss Rachel Ashton hosted a dinner last evening at her Franklin Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Johnnie Sharrits and their family from Trenton.

Franklin Street Rachel Ashton Johnnie Sharrits Trenton

Otterbein College Drive Heads Middletown Visitations

W E Cribbs and Dr Mabel Gardner will co chair the Middletown area division of Otterbein College Development Program the program aims to raise 6215000 over ten years with 1080000 in the first two years Otterbein plans two women s dormitories a men s dormitory a science building addition and other facilities visitations run through March 15 and February 22 in the Hamilton area under the drive led by Fred L Beachler and Mrs Malcolm Beachler.

Middletown Otterbein College Board of Trustees Middletown Area Otterbein College Development Program Vance E. Cribbs Mabel Gardner Cribbs Otterbein Gardner Westerville College Evangelical United Brethren College Otterbein College Hamilton Area Fred L. Beachler Hamilton United States Penny Boyle Linda Woodruff Paul D. Bergdall Ministerial Assn Luther Morrison Aileen Sheley H. H. Harrison Ada Louise Weishaar

Sousa Marches to Open M A Concert at Miami University

The Miami University Symphony Band will perform Sousa marches El Capitan and Stars and Stripes Forever at a free Sunday concert in nton Hall. David Meeker conducts the 75 member band with Frank LeFavre soloing on Hungarian Melodies and flutists featured with marimbas. The program includes Bach Prelude and Fugue, Nardi’s The Universal Judgment, Debussy Parisien, Respighi Pines, and Rimsky Korsakov’s Procession of the Nobles.

John Philip Sousa Miami University Symphonic Band Nton Hall el Capitan Stars and Stripes Forever David Meeker Upper Sandusky Peter DeRose Frank LeFavre Clayton Vincent Bach Massenet Jean Gunderman Seven Mile William Gilmore College Corner Lee Suman Oxford J. S. Bach Camille de Nardis Offenbach The Appian Way Respighi Rimsky-Korsakov Milada

Shower Honors March 25 Bride

Betty De Hart, bride elect of Jerry Pembles, was guest of honor at a personal and linen shower hosted by Mrs. Arnold Brown on Fairmount Avenue. White wedding bell decor and streamers framed the gift table. prizes went to Mrs. Malcom Profitt, Miss Sandra Brown and Miss Lorene Sorrell. The couple plans to wed March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church at Mayfield.

Betty de Hart Jerry Pembles Arnold Brown Fairmount Avenue Malcom Profitt Sandra Brown Lorene Sorrell Charles MclIntosh Vicki de Hart Jean McGuire Carol Hay Joan Duff Jeannie Isley

New Developments in Carpet Cleaning Introduced

Fina Foam introduces a tri ple strength concentrate that turns one gallon into three with water. A long handled brush applies the foam and revives carpet nap, promising colors springing to life and a soft, fluffy texture. Sold at The Central Store.

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Friends Fete Faye Harris Bride-Elect in Warren Road Party

A pre-nuptial party for Miss Faye Harris bride-elect of Robert D Derrough was hosted at Mrs. John Derroughs on Warren Road. Guests included 27 attendees and prize winners Mrs Ronald Pater Mrs Gene Wilson Mrs Earl Marshall Mrs William Anthony and Mrs William Walker. The couple are to wed February 26 at Calvary Methodist Church.

Faye Harris Robert D. Derrough John Derrough Warren Road Harold Tewell William Hinkle Ronald Pater Gene Wilson Earl Marshall William Anthony William Walker Harris Derrough Calvery Methodist Church

Middletown and Trenton Circle MSL Meets With Speakers

Members of Middletown Circle MSL gathered at Mrs. Skinner’s home for roll call and a Valentine verse reading. Carl Enright spoke on Red Cross work. Reid and Mrs. Kenyon showed slides from Europe. Mrs. Scheibert led a Home Safety program for Trenton Circle MSL at Mrs. Swig’s home. A tape recorder was ordered for Trenton School and a bake sale is set for March 19 at Central Store.

Middletown Circle MSL C. E. Skinner 1St Avenue Carl Enright Red Cross Reid Kenyon Carl Frey Mark Scheibert Trenton Circle Robert Swig Trenton Ways and Means Clifford Schenck

Women Mediation Urges Global Civic Role From Dolbey

Dorothy Dolbey urges women to translate home mediation into world leadership, arguing equality raises nations. She cites women’s economic clout, voting edge in Cincinnati, and calls for informed minds and vigilant citizenship to defend liberty.

Dorothy Dolbey B&pw Parliament of Nations Cincinnati

Shirley Wood to wed Robert Fultz at First Methodist

Miss Shirley Wood, daughter of Mrs. Dewey L. Wood, will marry Robert Fultz Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at First Methodist Church. Attendants include matrons of honor Mrs. Lloyd Pitman and bridesmaids Mrs. Carl Morrison and Miss Kathleen Sullivan. Dinny Linville is flower girl and John May is best man. Ushers are Carl Morrison, Lloyd Pitman, Thomas Moore and Lawrence Wood. Reception helpers are Mrs. James Williams and Miss Beverly Pate.

Shirley Wood Robert Fultz First Methodist Church Lloyd Pitman Carl Morrison Kathleen Sullivan Dinny Linville Fultz John May Thomas Moore Lawrence Wood James Williams Beverly Pate Dewey L. Wood Elwood Street Mr. Fultz Mary Fultz Wilbraham Road

Coming Events and War Mothers observe milestones

Otterbein Class and Calvary Methodist Church shift meeting to February 24 at 7 30 p m. Middletown chapter American War Mothers marks its 34th anniversary with a noon dinner at the American Legion auditorium.

Otterbein Calvary Methodist Church Middletown American War Mothers American Legion Auditorium

Vital Statistics And Hospital Notes From Franklin Area

Births report several newborns including boys for Cecil Baker James Weldon Bobby Perry and William Hopkins plus a girl for Clara Bel Grier in Middletown Conn at Mercy Hospital Hamilton. Hospital lists include Caroline Sue Golden Pamela Brewer Caleb Alfrey Anthony Crouch James Johnson George Eliopoulos Edith Tinney Debbie Rice and others with medical surgical or discharged statuses.

Cecil Baker S. Main St Franklin James Weldon Franklin Rt Bobby Perry Decatur St William Hopkins Central Ave J. R. Hall Oregonia Howard Taulbee Auburn St Caroline Sue Golden Frank Golden Franklin Rt. 1 Matthew Wells Garfield St Pamela Brewer Eugene Brewer Glenn Ave Caleb Alfrey Baltimore St Anthony Crouch Billy Crouch Jr West Middletown Rt. 2 Glenn McGraw Rt. 1 John Baker Germantown James Johnson Sycamore St George Eliopoulos Arthur Eliopoulos Poplar St Bill Fairchild Superior Ave Edith Tinney Main St

Marriage Licenses for Hutzelman and Thompson

Donald E. Hutzelman 37 a farmer and Jeanne L. Thompson 33 a supervisor, both of Hamilton, obtained marriage licenses.

Donald E. Hutzelman Farmer Jeanne L. Thompson Hamilton

Sorority Plans March 19 Dance By Epsilon Sigma Alpha

Beta Zeta chapter members of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at The Shanty on Verity Parkway to plan a Sig ma Hop dance for March 19 at the American Legion Home. Proceeds support the welfare fund with Red Cross donations and cookie supplies for the Longview League. Jack Carr's orchestra will play. co hosts were Mrs Don Yenser and Mrs Elmer Thomas. The next meeting will be at the YMCA.

Verity Parkway Beta Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Red Cross Longview League American Legion Jack Carr Don Yenser Elmer Thomas Thhe Ymca

Washington Indiana Bride Marries Eaton Man

Announcement of Beverly Sue Bateman daughter of Ralph and Mrs Bateman Washington Indiana marrying James D Thompson son of Clarence Thompson Eaton. The Rev R P Hawkins officiated at the Evangelical United Brethren Church parsonage Washington. The bride and groom both work for the Palladium Item. They will reside at 101 S 11th St Wadianaen.

Beverly Sue Bateman Ralph Burton Bateman Washington Ind James D. Thompson Clarence Thompson Eaton R. P. Hawkins Evangelical United Brethren Church Washington High School Palladium-Item Eaton High School 11Th St Wadinaien

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