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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1956

Page

6

Rita Gam Named Bridesmaid for Grace Kelly Monaco Wedding

Philadelphia report: Rita Gam will serve as bridesmaid for Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III. Grace Kelly's sister Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Pamp will be bridesmaids. Elizabeth Gray also to stand with the party. The wedding spans civil on April 18 and religious on April 19 with sailing plans aboard the S S Constitution for the bridal party. Monaco plans include two American football teams invited to play at Louis II Stadium as part of celebrations totaling about 100 million francs.

Philadelphia Arvid A. Pamp Wyndmoor Grace Kelly Screen Actress Prince Rainier, III Monaco Grace George L. Davis Jr Davis Margaret Ann Mary Lee Elizabeth Gray Belmont Mass American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York Rita Gam Miss Kelly Cannes France Kelly Steamship Line Louis II Sadium Palace

Evening club meetings and military unit schedules listed

A long list of weekly meetings includes National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry at 7 30 p m in the Armory Franklin FOE Auxiliary officers at 7 30 p m membership at 8 p m FOPA 8 p m Elks Temple Kiwanis Lions Evening Optimist Club Colony restaurant Trenton Lions Toastmasters Blythe Williams American Legion Auxiliary AEIF executive committee Trades and Labor Council Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge 37 Castle Hall 100 F Knights 7 30 p m 28 S Main St 147th Infantry 7 30 p m Alpha Council 326 Jr OUAM 7 30 p m 19 N Broad St Moose Lodge 8 p m BPOE Elks Temple Alcohola Anonymous 8 30 p m Students at Harrow in England once obtained gunpowder in an abortive plot to blow up a new headmaster says the National Geographical Society Wednesday

National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Armory Franklin Foe Elks Temple Lions Club Manchester Colony Trenton Lions Club Toastmasters Club Civic Association Blythe- Williams American Legion Auxiliary AEIF Aeif Office Trades and Labor Council AF Hall Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall S. Main St Harrow England The National Geoatrophic Society

Vital Statistics and Dismissals Noted in Local Birth Reports

A list records multiple local births including a boy for Mr and Mrs Robert Derrough at 1006 Yankee Road and a girl for Mr and Mrs James Buchanan at 904 S River Street Franklin yesterday. Out of town items note births for Clarence Haag in Dayton and Earl Birch in Franklin. Dismissals mention Analee Hatcher and others. A line notes more men than women are hospitalized for mental disorders in the United States.

Robert Derrough Yankee Rd Yesteray Ben Sturgill West Middletown Paul Stamper James Buchanan S. River St Franklin United States

Fireside dinner marks Club efforts and talks

The Clubs Firemen's Club House hosted a covered dish dinner for Community Mothers' Circle members and their husbands with hostesses Mrs Max Allen and Mrs Robert Evans. Guest speaker Robert Rabaugh spoke on Trial By Jury. Nancy Hanks Lincoln was described by Mrs L B Jacobs at the Tren ton Friendly Mothers Club.

Firemen's Club Community Mothers’ Circle MSL Max Allen Robert Evans Robert Radabaugh Nancy Hanks Lincoln L. B. Jacobs Trenton

Delta Sigma Phi sorority hosts scavenger hunt winners named

The Delta Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi group held a social meeting at Mrs. Richard Monroe’s Roosevelt Avenue home. Prize winners were Mrs. Darrell Hatton, Mrs. Arthur Roth, Mrs. Jerry Pratt, and Mrs. James Ron. Next business session set for 8 p.m. February 28 at the YMCA.

Last Sight Delta Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Darrell Hatton Arthur Roth Jerry Pratt James Ronto Richard Monroe Roosevelt Avenue YMCA

Couple Wed 50 Years Today

Mr and Mrs Harlan Chapman observe their 50th wedding anniversary today living on Oxford State Rd They married February 22 1906 in Jackson Ky and have resided in the area since 1914 They are parents of Harlan Eugene Chapman now serving with the U S Air Force in Korea Mr Chapman is a retired employee of Harding Jones Paper Co

Harlan Chapman Oxford State Rd Chapmans Jackson Harlan Eugene Chapman U. S. Air Force Korea Chapman Harding-Jones Paper Co

Domina Events Guiding Star Class Meeting Advised

Calvary Methodist Church group Domina Events Guiding Star Class will gather at 7 30 p m Friday at RR UL McGraw home 908 Malvern t for a community meeting.

Guiding Star Calvary Methodist Church RR. UL. McGraw Malvern T

Sorority Supper Party Plans Annual Dance

Members of the Omicron chapter Beta Sigma Phi enjoyed a gemsetti supper at the Shantyon Verity Parkway last night. Hostess committee co chairs were Mrs Donald Cox and Mrs James South. They planned the annual dance set for April 7 at the American Legion home and scheduled the next meeting for March 6 at Mrs John Dorsey’s Marshall Road residence.

Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Miss Betty Ann Bogan Weds Dr. Robert K. Marvin

Miss Betty Ann Bogan daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Bogan of Harveysburg married Dr Robert K Marvin of Waynesville son of Mr and Mrs Warren K Marvin of Cincinnati The bride attended Ohio State University as a Kappa Delta member The couple will reside in Waynesville.

Betty Ann Bogan Willard Bogan Harveysburg Robert K. Marvin Waynesville Warren K. Marvin Cincinnati Marvin Ohio State University Kappa Delta Sorority

Lebanon Couple Wed Miss Joan Kuntz to Eugene Hogan

Area couple announce the marriage of their daughter Joan Kuntz of Lebanon to Eugene Hogan of South Lebanon. The ceremony was at East Baptist Church in Lebanon with Rev. Max G. Mittelstedt officiating. They will reside in South Lebanon.

Oakley Kuntz Lebanon Joan Eugene Hogan South Lebanon East Baptist Church Max G. Mittelstedt

Mountain goats number about 14,000 in the United States

The report estimates the population of wild mountain goats across the United States at about 14,000 animals. Assessments include distribution in western states and implications for habitat management and conservation planning.

United States

New Members Host Spaghetti Supper for Sorority

Seven new members of Delta Chi Sigma served as hostesses for a spaghetti supper at Holiday House. The organizing committee included Mrs. William Mc Mahon and others. Mrs. Virgil Meehan won a prize as decorations featured red white and blue cherry festooned tables.

Delta Chi Sigma Holiday House William McMahon Charles Adkins Robert McFeeters Vangie Faeta Lois Volrich Ethel Ponder Alvin Chambers Virgil Meehan

Sorority Meets At Dillman Home In Jackson Street Session

Alpha Epsilon chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at Mrs. Roger Dillman home on Jackson Street to discuss the Stardust Ball set for Saturday in the American Legion auditorium. Refreshments followed the business portion with Mrs. Gene Popper and Mrs. James Chappell assisting. The next meeting is March 13 at the YMCA.

Alpha Epsilon Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Roger Dillman Jackson Street American Legion Auditorium Dillman Gene Popper James Chappell YMCA

Gardner Huston and Hansen wedding party travel plans

Travel notes show Mrs Gardner Huston and Richard Hansen arranging a wedding in Bryn Mawr Pa. with Colin Gardner families planning visits to Providence R I and Paoli. The parties include Mrs Gardner’s parents Mr and Mrs Benjamin McLyman and the Huston family ties to Paoli and Colonial Hill.

Bryn Mawr Nancy Elizabeth Gardner Huston Richard Lewis Hansen Colin Gardner Colin Gardner III Ames Gardner Robert Millan Stephen V. Gardner Tina New York Toni Masters School Dobbs Ferry Gardner Benjamin McLyman Providence R. I Paoli Miss Huston Charles Lukens Huston Jr Colonial Hill

Love theme fuels Friendly Bible Class supper

In The Churches a covered dish supper highlighted the meeting last night of the Friendly Bible Class. First Church of God Love was the program theme directed by Mrs. C. H. Armitage, class president, with Mrs. Roscoe Hornbeck speaking on the Binding Power of God's Love.

Friendly Bible First Church of God “Love C. H. Armitage Roscoe Hornbeck

Elks Hear Benadum Talk and Banquet Plans

Exalted Ruler Harry Benadum will preside at tomorrow night’s Elk’s Lodge meeting led by former lodge heads. The BPOE banquet is set for March 15 with tickets available now. Youth Leadership awards for the Southwest district will be announced Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hamilton. First place goes to Jack Taylor of Middletown High School, son of Mr and Mrs C H Taylor of Aberdeen Drive.

Harry Benadum The Elk’s Lodge BPOE Southwest Hamilton Jack Taylor Middletown High School C. H. Taylor Aberdeen Drive

Hoosier Girl, 17 Wins National Cherry Pie Championship

Annette Hunt, 17, from Indianapolis, won the 1956 national cherry pie baking contest over 47 entries from the U S and Canada. Runner up regional honors went to Georgine Ness, 19, Canton Ohio. Annette receives an electric range today a $500 scholarship a trip to New York and Washington to visit the White House.

Chicago Annette Hunt Indianapolis Canada Georgine Ness Canton Ohio Annette New York Washington White House

District Scout Parley in Pokey Griffith District Meeting

The Boy Scout Pokey Griffith District plans a meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the scout office with District Commissioner Paul Doughman in charge. The piece notes that about 45 of every 100 American men over 65 still have jobs.

Boy Scout Pokey Griffith Scout Office Paul Doughman

Family Converts Bus Into Traveling Home

Mrs Louis Fusz recalls the moment her auto dealer husband arrived with a bright red 35-foot 1946 bus for the family of eight. They removed seats to install bunks a kitchen and draperies for windows plus a battery powered refrigerator and a bottled gas cookstove. A shower is under consideration.

ST. Louis Fust

Local Residents Named in Regency Area Social Notes

Charles B Richardson 21 factory worker 19 LaFayette St Camden and Marcella J Kenworthy 22 clerk Somerville James G Cottle 28 factory worker 516 Baltimore St and Anna Laura Bales 32 clerk 804 Aeronca St Donald Lee Lawson 21 Armco employee YMCA and Barbara Ann Armitage 18 clerk typist 422 Baltimore St.

Charles B. Richardson LaFayette St Camden Marcella J. Kenworthy Somerville Donald Lee Lawson Armco YMCA Barbara Ann Armitage Baltimore St James G. Cottle Anna Laura Bales Aeronca

In The Hospital William Cracraft of Mt. Sterling

Roma Craft daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Craft of Brentwood and Mrs Orville Lansaw of Sout.

William Cracraft Mt. Sterling Roma Craft Mrs. Herbert Craft Brentwood St Orville Lansaw

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Prince Rita Kiwanis Club Manchester Hotel Clarence Haag Jacoby Ave Miamo Valley Hospital Dayton William Miller Jr McKinley St Good Samaritan Hospital Lucretia Carr S. Verity Arthur Lamb Frederick Wolfe Wayne Earl Birch Kenneth Craycraft Woodford Craycraft Garfield St Dayton Miami Valley Hospital Analee Hatcher Walter Hatcher 1St Ave Frank Dillman John Albin Lewis St Erwin Schui Fred Newman Middletown Roy Newlin Edward Kouba Jarvis Circle Edward Schenck Ralph Baker Cerebral Palsy Fund James Fall Joseph Wetzel Stanley Till Domina Dolores Holtz MUS. M Don Sellers Corinne Calvet Ayds Corinne Vitamin and Mineral Candy Gillen-Crow Pharmacies Vows Merle Norman Benadum Mona Freeman Ayds Vitamin and Mineral Candy Maud Muller Central Ave U. S Middletown’s Finest Lde U.S Second Avenue Verity Parkway Borden's Cottage Cheese Borden
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