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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1955
Page
6
Louella Baller of Portland heads nine designers at Jantzen and oversees three million swimsuits yearly. She notes a global trend toward matching family swimwear and says the Americas lead in style, while world trends mirror American design.
The Order of the Amaranth Imperial Court 34 will hold Friendship Night on Saturday at 7 30 p m at Ellis Temple. The event includes an initiation and a salad lunch afterward.
Beth lehem Lutheran Church honored the En Avant Club at an appreciation dinner as the group disbanded on Jan 1 after thirty years of faith based service. Since 1924 the club evolved from a study group to the Altar Guild sponsoring Vacation Bible School and aiding students in India.
A post nuptial shower at the Church of God on Clayton Street honored Mrs Garland Million formerly Jeannette Middleton. Miss Phyllis Griggs Miss Joan Shepherd and Mrs Loran Richardson hosted with eighteen guests gifting the honoree. Prizes went to Miss Louise Henderson Mrs Million Miss Betty Baker and Miss Phyllis Richardson. Mr and Mrs Million who wed February 19 reside on Howe Road West Middletown.
Robert Minor and Warren Pence presented slides on the W. W. Sebald Self-Reliance Award at a Delta Sigma chapter meeting. Mrs. Robert Lubberger introduced the program. A note from the Longview Social Service League thanked them for a soap donation. Next meeting is March 8 at the YMCA.
Miss Yvonne Horne bride-elect of Robert L. Jay was honored at a pre nuptial party hosted by the Girl Scout Leaders Assn in the Scout club room of the Civic Association building. Arrangements were led by a committee of ten led by Mrs Marvin Lenhart and Mrs Alfred Ecklar.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Hausel of Sierra Road returned from Cleveland Heights after a weekend with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles R Day and family. They were accompanied home by grandson Bobby Day who will stay several weeks while the Days move to a new Lyndhurst home in a Cleveland suburb.
Advertisement notes pattern 9147 for curvy dresses and jackets with size details and yardage. Includes mail order instructions from Marian Martin Middletown Ohio and New York address, asking name address zone size and style number with 35 cents plus 5 cents per extra pattern. Also mentions Saudi Arabia roof air scoops for railroad passenger cars to avoid sand clogging near ground.
The Butler County Medical Society Woman's Auxiliary hosted a 2 to 4 p.m. tea at Verity Hall for 23 members of the Middle town and Hamilton area Future Nurses Clubs. Hostesses included Mrs. Joseph Peil and others. Florence Nightingale and Oxford groups were represented by named members. A tour of Verity Hall followed, with reports from student nurses and a planned talent auction for next month’s meeting at First Presbyterian Church.
Alpha Epsilon chapter, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, held a casual meeting at Mrs. Kenneth Walton’s Queen Avenue home. A bake sale planned for March at the Central Store was discussed, with Mrs. Mary Lee Gore of Battle Creek as a guest. Prizes went to Mrs. Richard Craft Mrs. Gene Popper and Mrs. Donard Snow. Hostesses included Mrs. Wendell Proffitt and Mrs. William Ferguson.
Mrs C F Myers presided at last night’s Pythian Sisters meeting in The Lodges. Committee chairs Mrs Max Wise and Mrs Norman Dole read reports. Mrs Wayne Back thanked members for cooperation in the membership contest. Refreshments were served by Mrs Wise Mrs Walter Melampy Mrs William Bryant and Mrs Julia Bayha.
A column lists numerous birth announcements and medical notices. Names include Mr. and Mrs. William Harris Gratis girl and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Centers 905 Columbia Ave boy, among others. Several entries note out of town births or hospital care at Mercy Hospital Hamilton and Good Samaritan Hospital.
Members of Welcome Wagon Club voted to move meetings to the first Tuesday each month at the Colony restaurant. Red Cross talks were given by Bill Cole of Middle town High and Dan Fedders of Fenwick High School. Prizes were awarded in card games to six members. new members Gene Hom and John Wetzel joined La Sertoma Club after a Girls' Club meeting chaired by Mrs. Warren White.
Dryer use can effectively kill moths and larvae. Hang blankets woolens and furs in an electric dryer at 140 degrees or higher with the current on. The heat destroys pests and the hot air deodorizes garments stored with moth balls.
The U.S. Information Agency reports that average annual earnings of a Russian collective farm worker could purchase about six pairs of men’s shoes.
Winter laundry tips from Eleanor Ross emphasize sun drying when possible and protective gear to keep hands warm. Readers are advised to fold items efficiently, use clothespin bags, wear warm gloves inside rubber, and opt for sun and shade drying for colors. The piece also covers handling delicate nylons with mason jar washing and matching housecoat tablecloth sets laundered together to preserve color and freshness.
A dense schedule lists frequent weekly meetings and times for organizations across Franklin, Germantown, Trenton, and nearby venues. National Guard units 107th Armored Cavalry and 147th Infantry Regiment hold evening gatherings at Armory. Lions Club Kiwanis and Optimist Club plus service and fraternal groups meet at various hotels halls and offices from noon to 9 pm.
Split English muffins toast and butter. Buttered sides spread with deviled ham. Top with a poached egg and spoon a cheese sauce. Dust with paprika or garnish with parsley sprigs for a bright finish.
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