Mrs Akerman Wins Toastmistress Speech Contest
Mrs. John Akerman won first in the Toastmistress Club contest held last evening at First EUB Church. Five members gave seven to ten minute prepared speeches and three to five minute impromptu pieces. Second place went to Mrs. Earl and third to Mrs. Rains.
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John Akerman
Toastmistress Club
EUB
Earnest Rains
Melvin Dawson
Marianne Earl
Arthur Osborne
Akerman
Phi Beta Psi 51st Anniversary Event in Middletown
Mrs. Harold Welsh of London Ohio national grand first vice president will attend Mu chapters 51st anniversary celebration tomorrow night at 7 30 p m The Girls Club tea also marks Middletown chapter 39th anniversary The committee led by Mrs James Sexton includes Mrs Tom Baira Jr Mrs Charles Hurst Mrs Raymond McNeil Mrs Dale Moore Mrs Wade Pratt and Miss Martha Finkbone Both active and inactive members will assemble for the occasion.
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Harold Welsh
London
Ohio
Phi Beta Psi Sorority
Middletown
James Sexton
Tom Baira Jr
Charles Hurst
Raymond McNeil
Dale Moore
Wade Pratt
Martha Finkbone
Choir Schedules Two New Dates for Community Benefit
Middletown Civic Boys Choir announced two performances. They will sing March 1 at the Art Study Club meeting in the Girls' Club and May 19 at the Lutheran Church in Trenton. Winton Steller, president of the Parents Club, urged organizations to obtain booking details. New choir members introduced at the Legion meeting include Johnny Barrett and several others.
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Middletown
Viola Rebekah Lodge elects district representative
At Fellows Hall last night Mrs. Russell Hiteshue of Monroe was chosen as representative of District 54 to the Ohio Rebekah Assembly. Twenty six members attended the meeting directed by Mrs. J B Monroe noble grand. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs. A J Henderson, a recently deceased state officer.
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Viola Rebekah Lodge
Fellows Hall
Russell Hiteshue
Monroe
Ohio Rebekah Assembly
J. B. Monroe
Noble Grand
A. J. Henderson
Scandinavians in American Culture Highlighted by Club Meeting
Critique Literary Society hosted a Scandinavian contributions program led by Mrs. Arthur Johnsen. She traced early Swedish colonies, church centered social life, and immigrant patterns from 1825 to the turn of the century, noting notable descendants and cultural ties in music theater and education. The next meeting is March 21 at 216 McKinley St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Critique Literary Society
Reid L. Kenyon
Kensington Street
Arthur Johnsen
Johnsen
Pennsylvania
Norway
Ireland
Upper Middle West
Johnson
Greta Garbo
Gloria Swanson
Edgar Bergen
Knute Rockne
Helen Wills
Lindbergh
Vincent Bendix
David Lindquist
Florence Powell
McKinley St
Hair Dyes Stain Clothes and How to Prevent Damage
The National Institute of Dry Cleaning warns that hair dyes can permanently stain fabrics, especially silk and wool, and may resemble tannic acid stains. Dyes vary in composition, making removal difficult. use an old garment and ensure hair is completely dry before dressing to avoid transfer.
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National Institute of Dry- Cleaning
Lemon Juice Adds To Pie's Flavor
Meringue recipes call for a little lemon juice to boost flavor and aid cutting quality. Add the lemon juice to the egg whites just before beating for best results.
Homemakers Circle Tem Meeting Set for Thursday
The Homemakers Circle Tem will gather Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. George Bryan's home 2909 Grand Ave.
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Homemakers Circle Tem
George Bryan
Grand Ave
Conceal Scratches With Linseed Oil Cabinet Tip
A home tip advises concealing light furniture scratches by rubbing boiled linseed oil turpentine and white vinegar in equal proportions to blend the flaw.
Kuntz and Hogan Betrothal Announced
Mr and Mrs Oakley Kuntz of Lebanon announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to Stanley Eugene Hogan of South Lebanon son of Elbert Hogan of Beattyville Ky Miss Kuntz a Lebanon High School graduate works at the Avon plant in Avondale Cincinnati Hogan a Kings Mills High School graduate served in the U S Air Force and now works for Fisher Body Division General Motors Hamilton No wedding date set.
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Oakley Kuntz
Lebanon
Joan
Stanley Eugene Hogan
South Lebanon
Elbert Hogan
Beattyville
Miss Kuntz
Lebanon High School
Avon
Avondale
Cincinnati
Hogan
Kings Mills
U. S. Air Force
Fisher Body
General Motors Corp
Hamilton
Students Perform Informal Piano Recital at Kenwood Drive
Last weekend at Kenwood Drive Mrs. E L Phillips hosted a recital for her piano pupils all junior and senior high school age. The group played selections of their own choice and refreshments followed. Mrs Phillips belongs to state and national music teachers associations.
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Kenwood Drive
E. L. Phillips
Homemakers' Circle Three Sees New Member Welcome
Mrs. Fred Yoder chaired the hostess committee at the Girls' Club meeting of Homemakers' Circle Three. Mrs. Douglas Beebe joined as a new member and guests included Mrs. James Tewell, Mrs. Ralph Russil, Mrs. A. R. Frame and Mrs. R. V. Crist. A candy fund for a Longview party was approved, and a talent auction was the evening's program. Mrs. Yoder's committee included Mrs. John Dow and Mrs. Robert Mapes.
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Fred Yoder
Circle Three
Girls’ Club
Douglas Beebe
Longview
James Tewell
Ralph Russil
A. R. Frame
R. V. Crist
Yoder
John Dow
Robert Mapes
Mrs Doris Cox to wed Airman Cecil Forman in Indiana
Announcement states the marriage of Miss Doris Ann Cox daughter of Mr and Mrs Mont ford Cox of Hamilton to Airman Cecil A Forman son of Mr and Mrs Homer Forman of Somerville. They exchanged vows February 4 in Liberty Indiana. Forman is stationed at Lowry Air Force Base Denver. His wife will live with her parents.
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Doris Ann Cox
Montford Cox
Hamilton
Cecil A. Forman
Homer Forman
Somerville
Liberty
Ind
Forman
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Cole
Vital statistics births ripple through local families
The notice lists multiple birth announcements including a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen at 1200 Garfield St and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. James Burt at 725 Tibball St in Franklin, plus a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Horn of 2500 Dixie Hwy and twin girls to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Spencer of 3017 Yankee Rd. Also named are a Tampa Fla baby at MacDill AFB, a Flint Michigan girl, and various grandparents and relatives listed with addresses across the area.
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Charles Allen
Garfield St
James Burt
Tibball St
Franklin
Donald Horn
Dixie Hwy
Chris Spencer
Yankee Rd
Mrs
Rass
Queen Ave
Thomas E. Coddington
Kennerr Lock
MacDill Afb
Tampa
Fla
Robert H. Frisch Jr
Jo-Ann Baker
Flint
Mich
McLaren Hospital
Robert H. Frisch Sr
Hollandale
W. E. Baker
Auburn St
Marriage Licenses for Davis Jones and Daal Ferris Couples
Paul W. Davis 37 salesman Dayton wed Evelyn Jones 36 nurse Hamilton. Sam Jenson Daal 22 paper worker Hamilton tied to Phyllis Elaine Ferris 21 New Miami.
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Paul W. Davis
Dayton
Evelyn Jones
Hamilton
Sam Jenson Daal
Phyllis Elaine Ferris
New Miami
Hospital Patients List With Various Procedures
In The Hospital Douglas Duncan son of Mr and Mrs William Duncan of Franklin Rt 1 surgical. Mrs Jacob Syphers of Franklin Rt 2 surgical. Mrs James Jordan of 9th Ave medical. Shirley Stamper daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Stamper of Richmond St surgical. Frank Lopane of Lopane Ave ohical. Mrs Raymond Byrd of Franklin. Gus Valen of Central Ave surgical. Richard Sutton son of Mr and Mrs Robert Sutton of Kensington St surgical. Mrs Tine Roberts of Franklin surgical. Mrs Wendel Wilson of Avalon Dr surgical. Mrs Irvin Turner Jr of Mohawk St surgical. Mrs Charles Bender of S Sutphin St surgical. Jaclynn Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Cook of Florence St medical. Lee R Chamberlain of 216 Baltimore St Hughes Memorial Hospital Hamilton medical. Linda Blevins daughter of Mr
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Douglas Duncan
William Duncan
Franklin Rt
Jacob Syphers
James Jordan
9Th Ave
Shirley Stamper
Andrew Stamper
Richmond St
Frank Lopane
Lopane Ave
Raymond Byrd
Gus Valen
Central Ave
Richard Sutton
Robert Sutton
Kensington St
Surgical
Tine Roberts
Franklin, Surgical
Wendel Wilson
Avalon Dr
Irvin Turner Jr
Mohawk St. Surgical
Charles Bender
S. Sutphin St
Jaclynn Cook
Jack Cook
Florence St
Foreign Missions Topic At Midgettown Area Meeting
The Rev. O. M. Locust Sr. will speak at the Midgettown Area Foreign Missions meeting at New Hope Baptist Church tomorrow at 8 p.m. Locust is a special assistant to the secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention. All pastors and churches are asked to contribute as urged by Rev. R. L. Robinson, the chairman, inviting all with an interest in foreign missions to attend.
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O. M. Locust Sr
Midgetown
New Hope Baptist Church
Rev. Locust
Foreign Mission Board
National Baptist Convention, U.S. A., Inc
R. L. Robinson
Students Estimate 750000 Americans May Lose Sight
Report projects up to seven hundred fifty thousand people in the United States could become blind before death. Experts warn rising eye diseases threaten long term vision nationwide.
Crochet Pineapple Design Pattern for Cloth
An advertisement promotes a pineapple stitch crochet pattern 505 for cloth 52 by 75 inches, with options in different yarns. It asks 25 cents per pattern plus 5 cents extra for first class mailing and provides mailing to the Needlecraft Dept in New York and Ohio Journal address. It also markets a Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog for 1955 with a 25 cent request for the catalog.
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Needlecraft Dept
Middletown
Ohio
Chelsea Station
New York
Laura Wheeler Needlecraft
Tips to save work from lint tossing rug making to quick bead care
The piece offers lint free rug creation by washing and tearing strips while wet, then drying before use. It suggests subdividing window drapes into six or eight sections for easy spot cleaning and spare panels. It also shares bead rope care by easing with turkish towel and lukewarm soapy baths, plus leather briefcases needing wax and sanded steps for grip.
Nutmeats Should Be Kept Covered
Nutmeats should be kept covered to prevent off flavor from warmth and air. Store shelled nuts in a tightly covered jar in the refrigerator. Since 1939, U S farm families with electricity in their homes have risen from 744000 to 5000000.
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U. S
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Mufivans
Mrs. Akerman
Phi Beta Psi
America
Eere Laundry
Ats
Vows
Music House
New
Paris Beach
Mrs. Allen Blevins Jr
Elsmere St
Frank Allen
Miamisburg
Donald Drak
Bellomonte St
Charles Egerston
Waneta St
Morris Evans
Yankee
Ralph Francis
Winton
Thomas Gabbard
Thomas Gabbard Sr
Eaton
Gene Huff
Harry Hurst
Wildwood
Robert Laubach
Robert Laubach Sr
Germantown
Carl Phelps
Leonard Rockwell
S. Sutphin
Walker Rowland Jr
Lamberton
Curtis Thomas
Bexley
Thomas Welsh
Iglehart St
Lee R. Chamberlain
Baltimore St
Hughes Memorial Hospital
Medical
Linda Blevins
Saeko
Tae
Brotherhood
By Cara Wada
Eleanor Ross
Styles
Woodlawn Ave
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