Talk On Classical Music At Critique Literary Meeting
Mrs. Robert Sutton spoke on "A Century of Change in Classical Music" at the Critique Literary Society gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Smucker on Girard Avenue. She noted the shift from late Romanticism to modernists and the ongoing debate over musical merit follows personal taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sutton
Critique Literary Society
N. A. Smucker
Girard Avenue
Sutton
Reid Kenyon
Brahms
Wagner
Rimsky-Korsakov
Tschaikovsky
Saint-Saeens
Mrs Meeks Marks 80th Birthday Celebration
Mrs Margaret Meeks celebrated her 80th birthday at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Gus Kiniyalocts on Mar shall Road. Attendees included her children grandchildren and great grandchildren with many relatives and friends among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Meeks
Gus Kiniyalocts
Marshall Road
Margaret Meeks
Hill Avenue
Meredith Pate
Ray Bowman
Liggett Howell
Song
Elmer Meeks
Everett Meeks
Claude Meeks
Opal Fink
Eddie Elzrah
Jenny
George Schuller
George Ritter
Jul
Robert Abner
Bobby
Terry Bowman
Jimmy
Paul Alexander
Georgia Kay
Steve
Jack
Tom
Mike Kiniyaocts
Mrs Sutton Sounds Praise For Cowell And Stravinsky
Mrs Sutton argued that today’s dissonance can become tomorrow’s consonance as audiences grow used to new sounds. She cited Henry Cowell as a standout modernist and noted Stravinsky bridges classicists and contemporary writers. Her talk featured Brahms, Wagner, Beethoven, Debussy, and Ravel piano selections. Mr and Mrs Tom Wenrick assisted hosts with a Valentine themed reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schonberg
Mrs. Sutton
Stravinsky
Times
Henry Cowell
League Meets At Arkill Home
Longview Social Service League board members met last night at Mrs. William Arkill’s home on Kingston Street. They planned a Saturday party for Longview Hospital patients in Cincinnati hosted by Calvary Methodist Church, with thirteen board members in attendance.
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League
Arkill
Longview Social Service League Board
William Arkill
Kensington Street
Longview Hospital
Cincinnati
Calvary Methodist Church
Coming Events Julia T Roth Past Councilors Meet Friday
Julia T Roth Past Councilors plan a meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the Junior Order Hall on Broad Street for a community gathering and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia T Roth
Junior Order
Broad Street
Showers For Miss Foland Bride Elect At Home
Third in a series of showers honoring Miss Jean Ann Foland bride elect of John Parks was hosted by Mrs. Robert L. Peters Sr. and daughter Beverly on Auburn Street. Guests received red rose bouquets and a Valentine themed display. The couple plans to wed March 19 at 7 30 p m in the First EUB Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ann Foland
John Parks
Robert L. Peters Sr
Beverly
Auburn Street
Win Arnold
Sam Ivins
Noel Parks
Gene Fol
Ted Foland
Pat Morris
Linda Morris
David Congleton
Loma Fletcher
Barbara Fletcher
John Bellaw
Carol Bellaw
Willard Spies
Janice Spies
Nancy Kitchen
Marisue Foland
Gene Foland
Sally Peters
Germantown
N. Sutphin Street
EUB
Shower honors Miss Foland at Miss Hutchinson’s Sherman Avenue home
Miss Mary Jo Hyde and Miss Peggy Hutchinson hosted a social shower for Miss Foland at Miss Hutchinson’s Sherman Avenue residence. Attending were Mrs. Orville Wright Jr. Mrs. Havert Hyde and several guests including Miss Loretta DeBorde Miss Peggy Billet Miss Beverly Peters Mrs. Thomas Hutchinson Mrs. Noel Parks Miss Marisue Foland and Mrs. Ted Foland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jo Hyde
Peggy Hutchinson
Sherman Avenue
Miss Foland
Orville Wright Jr
Havert Hyde
Loretta DeBorde
Peggy Billett
Beverly Peters
Thomas Hutchinson
Noel Parks
Marisue Foland
Ted Foland
Middletown Homemakers Plan March Inter Circle Party
Members met at Mrs. Robert Sicked home on Jill Lane Franklin to plan the Homemakers inter circle party March 10 at the Girls Club. They voted to present a book to the Middletown Public Library dedicatory shelf in honor of president Mrs. Chester Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers
Robert Sicked
Jill Lane
Franklin
Middletown Public Library
Chester Ward
John Rosenberger
Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs
Fine Arts Center
Middletown Actors’ Playhouse
Razors Edge Chapter
Spbbsqsa
James Nichols
Irene
Homemakers Circle Seven Dinner at Sha' or Street Home
Mr and Mrs Harold Slank hosted last night’s annual dinner for Homemakers Circle Seven and husbands at their Sha or Street residence. Guests included Mr and Mrs Melvin Bromsett, Mr and Mrs Raymond Clock, Mr and Mrs Franklin Kresheck, Mr and Mrs Charles Maertz, Mr and Mrs Robert McConnell, Mr and Mrs Morton Muggah, Mr and Mrs Draid Robbins, and Mr and Mrs Walter Huhn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Slank
Sha‘or Street
Circle Seven
Melvin Bromsett
Raymond Clock
Franklin Kresheck
Charles Maertz
Robert McConnell
Morton Muggah
Draid Robbins
Walter Huhn
Snow Storm Triggers Free Day for Vinton County Pupils
PupuIls of six Vinton County schools had another free day due to the weekend snowstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur, Ohio
Vinton County
Beta Sigma Phi Social Celebrates Valentines Evening
The Guns Club hosted a Valentine social for Beta Sigma Phi members with thirteen in attendance. Officers led a business session proposing musical awards for Middletown High School seniors and announcing a federation meeting set for February 25 at the Fine Arts Center. Hosts included Mrs. Burley Higham and Swartz with next gathering planned March 7 at Mrs. Dorsey’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omicron Chapdier
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Joseph Peters
James Burley
George Sewards
Ray Stidham
William Voorhees
Middletown High School
James Sloan
Middletown
Reservations End Feb 19 For K Of C Dance
Reservations close February 19 for the February 20 Knights of Columbus dance in Middletown arranged by Council 1610 with Adrain J. Mayer as chairman. Tickets and reservations available from Mayer at 4521 Eisenhower Place or committee members John Mandzak Ed Wickert Hugh Stein Dr Clifford Fenning Thomas O Flynn Fred Wootan Robert Andres Robert Hutson Fred Stoken William Hutchinson Ed Chupka. Paul Stevenson's orchestra to play. open to K of C members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Council 1610
Knights of Columbus
Adrian J. Mayer
Mr. Mayer
Eisenhower Place
John Mandzak
Ed Wickert
Hugh Stein
Clifford Fenning
Thomas O'Flynn
Fred Wootan
Robert Andres
Robert Hutson
Fred Stoken
William Hutchinson
Ed Chupka
Paul Stevenson
K of C
Violas Lodge Attendees Include Guest From Ella Lodge
The Lodges Attending met at Odd Fellows Hall with 22 members and one guest, Mrs. George Schafer of Ella Lodge Canton. Mrs. Howard Hoover directed the session as noble grand. Mrs. Ralph Robison spoke on Abraham Lincoln and Mrs. Roy Tanner on Valentine’s Day, followed by gifts, games, and prizes for several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Rebekah Lodge
George Schafer
Ella Lodge
Canton
Odd Fellows Hall
Howard Hoover
Noble Grand
Ralph Robison
Abraham Lincoln
Roy Tanner
William Powers
Ned Bowman
Donald Flatter
Ken Thornton
J. B. Monroe
Harold Radeheimer
G D. Raab
Community group meetings listed for Tuesday and Wednesday
Local clubs boards and organizations post a slate of evening gatherings from Sertoma to American Legion and VFW. Meetings span Manchester Hotel South Middletown Amanda fire station Maple Park Armory and more with times from 6 30 pm to 8 30 pm across civic groups fraternal orders and youth organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sertoma
Manchester
Golden Age Club
Civic Association
Blythe-Will'ams
American Legion
Legion Home
Highview
Monroe
Knights of Columbus
Golden Helmet Vfw
Order of Ahepa
Greek Orthodox Church
70 Points Wins Bridge Honors
Middletown Cup Leate Bridge Club at Temple Beth Sholom saw an average of 60 at 6'2 tables. First place went to Mrs. Leland Lynch Jr and Mrs. Gorion Nein with 70 points. Tied for third were Mrs. C A Woodruff with 67 and Mrs. M L Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Del Meyer also at 67. Howard Wikoff and Stanley Einstein were second with 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Beth Sholom
Leland Lynch Jr
Gorion Nein
Howard Wikoff
Stanley Einstein
C. A. Woodruff
M. L. Johnston
del Meyer
Shrimp with Roquefort Dip Snack Idea
A simple snack idea featuring cooked shrimp served with Roquefort dressing as a dipping sauce for an instant appetizing treat.
Librarians Meet at Middletown Library Conference
The Ohio Southwest District children's librarians hold an all day meeting at the Middletown Public Library on Wednesday. Miss Clara Pergram acts as luncheon hostess and Mrs. Thelma Russell participates. The main topic is book selection for children with roundtable discussions on library work challenges.
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Children's Librarians
Ohio Southwest District
Middletown Public
Clara Pergram
Thelma Russell
Bride's First Meal Ends With Gas Explosion
Mrs. Edward Desmarteau, 26, returning from Bermuda to Cleveland, cooked a meal for her three day husband when a stove gas explosion caused burns to her face neck and right hand.
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Cleveland
Edward Desmarteau
Bermuda
Chickens remain affordable amid steady poultry supplies
Prices for broiler and fryer chickens stay attractive as demand lags behind a year ago. Generous supplies keep costs down for low cost poultry menus despite market fluctuations.
Birth Announcements From Middletown Area
Birth notices list several newborns and parental addresses across Middletown and nearby towns including Harrison Street Mohawk Street Franklin Riverview and Locust Streets. Generations named include Calhoun Reedy Brewer Lindsay Simpson Hetzler Moore Batey Orth Adkins Sturgill Young Bissett Birch Kroger and Logan. Church notes appear at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hetzler
Franklin
George Moore
Warren Rd
Roy L. Parks
Franklin St
Reuben Rigg
Riverview
William Garver
Middletown
Emma Tuttle
Christel Ave
Harry Batey
First Ave
Joseph Orth
Trenton
William Adkins
Lacy Sturgill
West Middletown
Edward Young
Locust St
Jennie Bissett
Clark
Local Residents Named in Dismissals and Listings
A series of residents are listed by address and relation, noting dismissals and family ties. Names include Fulton Williams 17th, Robert Cottongim Oak, Cordy Martin Tren ton, Richard Bothe Franklin, Delano Detty Lebanon, Homer Dietz Jackson La, Arthur Draut Stanley, Elmer Evans Sene ca, Pauline Hollon Columbia Ave, Robert Lykins Young, James McGlothen Park, Vaughn McGuire, Tammy Perry, Anna Pleska Laf ayette, Carl Russell Harlow, John Salmon Sr., Edward Schulz Monroe, William Tucker Monroe.
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Richard Bothe
Franklin
Delano Detty
Lebanon
Homer Dietz
Jackson la
Arthur Draut Sr
Stanley
Elmer Evans
Seneca St
Pauline Hollow
Terrill Hollon
Columbia Ave
Robert Lykins
Young St
James McGlothen
Park St
Vaughn McGuire
Russell McGuire
Tammy Perry
Billy Perry
Bellomonte St
Anna Pleska
Lafayette Ave
Carl Russell
Harlow St
John Salmon
West Middletown
Edward Schulz
Monroe
William D. Tucker
Monroe St
Bob Evans Loves Her 118 Year Old Farm Home
Mrs. Jewel Evans wife of southern Ohio farmer Bob Evans enjoys modernizing a 118 year old farm house while preserving its charm. The homestead sits south of Rio Grande on Route 35 toward Gallipolis Ohio and once hosted a stage coach inn. Jewel tends six children as Bob focuses on farming and Bob Evans Farms Sausage production in southern Ohio hills near the Evans home and near Xenia Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Evans
Ohio
Bob Evans
Bob Jr
Steve
Rio Grande
Gallipolis
Ohio Hills
Evans
Xenia
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Schonberg, Stravinsky
Shostakovich
Bartok
Honegger
Beethoven
Debussy
Ene Carter
Rere
Pervier Price
Jon
Johnny Lang
U.S
Union Saniang
Milady
London
MHS Band Associates
FOE Lodge
Eagles Hall
Miami Lodge
Monroe Ioof
Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon Family Group
YMCA
Bride
Hamp Chambers
Rt. 1
Donald Blevins
Harrison St
Raymond Brown
Mohawk Str
Donald Calhoun
South Ave
Thelma Reedy
Glenn Ave
Kenneth Brewer
Friend Road
Linda Kay Lindsay
Brentwood St
James Simpson
Grove
John Birch
Roy H. Martin
Robert J. Brown
Aberdeen
Robert L. Logan
Peter Kroger
Edward Kroger
Church
Fulton Williams
17Th Ave
Robert Cottongim
Oak St
Cordy Martin
Lewis Drug Store
Max Factor
Dorothy Gray
Lanvin
Revlon
Donna
Elizabeth Arden
Downtown
Central
East End
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