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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1960

Page

6

Assembly Dance Club Adds Eight New Couples

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Welker hosted a Middletown Assembly Dance Club board of governors meeting at Shadow Hill Road. Eight new couples joined the club and a nominating committee was appointed. The fall dinner dance is planned for Sept. 17 at the Manchester Hotel with Cliff Lash's orchestra.

Assembly Harold Welker Shadow Hill Road Board of Governors Middletown Assembly Dance Club James Cummings Leslie Manchester Hotel Cliff Lash Charles Gorman Lee Wildermuth

Club Hears Mr Apple at Garden Club Meeting

Harvey Apple spoke on Roses at the Shovel and Hoe Garden Club monthly meeting hosted by Mrs. Robert Holly on Flemming Road. New member Mrs. Richard Nein was introduced. awards honored Mrs. Robert Whitehurst and Mrs. Robert Bowman with top prizes. Next meeting set for March 28 at Mrs. Bowman’s home.

Harvey Apple Shovel and Hoe Garden Club Robert Holly J. R. Baker Jr Russell Anness Flemming Road Richard Nein Robert Whitehurst Robert Bowman Paul Martin Owen Ireland Whitehurst H. Klouman Bowman

Seven Members Win Prizes At Sorority Social

Holiday House hosted the Delta Pi chapter Sigma Phi Gamma monthly social where Miss Mary Carroll and six wives won game prizes. A Springtime Dance is planned for March 5 at the American Legion with Dick Cole's Orchestra. Proceeds aid the Dental Aid for Needy Children Fund and reservations are through chapter members.

Delta Pi Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Mary Carroll Wilbur Perkins Harold Hoover Charles Joy Henry Johnson Curtis Lewis James Gutshal American Legion Dick Cole Howard Schneider Clark Wilhide Dental Aid For John Neuvenswander Euclid Street Wilfred Wills George Frye Helen Wilkinson

Duplicate Club Plays Mitchell Movement at Middletown

The Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club met last night at Temple Beth Sholom using the Mitchell movement on 6 and 2 tables. In the north-south group first place went to Mrs. Gordon Nein and Mrs. Leland Lynch Jr with 872 points, second to Mrs. M. L. Johnston and Mrs. C. A. Woodruff with 90 percent, and third to Mrs. Stanley Weinstein and Mrs. Howard Wikoff with 72 points. East-west results saw Dr. and Mrs. Paul M. Woodward Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Del Meyers tie for first with 71 percent, and Guer ney Cole Jr. and partner a distant third with 68 points.

Middletown Paul M. Woodward Jr del Meyers Guerney Cole Jr

TV Set Blamed For Manor Fire At Panderson Lake State Park

A fire at Panderson Lake State Park manor house in Chardon Ohio caused an estimated 25 000 dollars in damage. Fire officials say a short circuit in a TV set started the blaze on Monday, which forced six guests to flee. Newbury firefighters contained the flames in three hours, keeping the effort to the tower room on the second floor.

Chardon, Ohio Panderson Lake State Park Newbury

Fifteen Colleges Added To AAUW Membership List

The American Association of University Women adds Alma College Florida A M University Henderson State Teachers College Marquette Marycrest Marymount Tarrytown Mount St Marys Mundelein Oklahoma Baptist Joseph Stout University of Bridgeport UC Davis University of Houston Westminster to its eligible list. The 445 colleges now meet standards for fulfilling liberal arts basis and women in faculty and admin. Middletown branch offers study action programs. Mrs Naber handles membership inquiries.

American Assn Richard Naber AAUW Association Alma College Alma Mich Florida A&m University Tallahassee Henderson State Teachers College Arkadelphia Ark Marquette University Milwaukee Marycrest College Davenport Iowa Marymount College New York City Tarrytown N. Y Mount St. Mary's College Los Angeles Mundelein College Chicago Oklahoma Bapoon University Shawnee Okla Joseph College Hartford California Davis Calif University of Houston Houston Tex Westminster College Salt Lake City Utah Middletown Naber

Garden Club Meets At Stubbs Home

Town and Country Garden Club met at Mrs. Thomas Stubbs home on Poinciana Road. Mrs. Robert Williams led a program on flower arrangements and judging including triangle design. Winning arrangements will be displayed at Middletown Public Library. New member welcomed. Easter egg tree plans discussed.

Robert Williams Town and Country Garden Club Thomas Stubbs Poinciana Road Williams Middletown Public Library Vincent Sisson Dale Moore Robert Harris Children’s Department Joseph Maher Sisson

Enrollment In 4-H Climbs to 84 026 Members in Ohio

Ohio's 4-H enrollment reaches 84 026, up 2 215 from last year. Girl members far outnumber boys 55 549 to 28 477. Clark County leads with 1 951 members, Wayne 1 820, Columbiana 1 708. 5 144 clubs and 10 136 club advisors support the program. Last year 4-Hers completed 110 276 projects.

Ohio H. W. Marshfield Clark County Wayne County Columbiana

World grain leaders by acreage and crop ranks

The world’s top acreage for wheat reaches 500 million acres ranking first in production, followed by rice in second place and corn in third.

Births Report From Local Families

Vital statistics note five births with parent names and addresses. Ken Dennis and wife welcomed a girl at 715 11th Ave. Earnest Chas teen and wife welcomed a girl at West Middletown Rt. 1. Henry Mulhall and wife welcomed a boy at 719 Poplar St. Willard Burton and wife welcomed a boy at Middletown Rt. 1. Merle Stethen and wife welcomed a girl at 203 McKinley St. Alfred Hale and wife welcomed a boy at Germantown Rt. 2.

Kenneth Dennis 11Th Ave Earnest M. Chasteen West Middletown Henry L. Mulhall Poplar St Willard Burton Middletown Merle Stethen McKinley St Alfred Hale Germantown

Hospital Names Numerous Young Patients in Area List

A hospital notice lists many patients and their addresses in West Elkton West Middletown Franklin and surrounding towns. The names include Mark Allen Eby Elizabeth Huffman Daniel Wallace Sandra Cotton Gordon Susong Linden P Treadway Monroe Turner Virginia Patrick Webster Liberty Spencer Atara Belcher Shirley Murphy Leonard Back William McKee Frederick Weed Oscar Williams Walter Stamp and others. Out of town entries include Patricia Ann Howard Lydia Bach Jack Barnes Carolyn Campbell Ernest Casteel James Collier Pat Ann Dalton Shirley Deaton Lisa Gose Peter Kroger Janet Lewis Mark Morea Barrett McGill Jewel Bruce Lloyd Page Richard Reed Stella Risner James Simpson George Thomas Reuben Vaughn Earl Weber and more.

Monroe Turner Andrew St Leonard Back Grand Ave William McKee Central Ave Frederick M. Weed Franklin Oscar T. Williams York Ave Walter C. Stamp Shafer St Virginia L. Patrick Paul Hunter 8Th Ave Lisa Rebecca Gose Mary Klamo Tay Ave Peter Kroger Edward Kroger Church St Janet Sue Lewis Marvin Lewis Franklin Mark Morea Ben Morea 14Th Ave Barrett McGill Reynolds Ave Jewell Bruce Helen Bruce Lloyd B. Page Moore St Richard FE. Reed First Ave Stella Risner Canal St James Simpson Grove

Tri-Delts Top All MU Sororities

Delta Delta Delta led Miami University in scholarship with a seven semester streak, posting a group average of 3.0097 from 81 members and pledges. Beta Theta Pi led fraternities at 2.6373 among 71 men, Bevier Cottage the top residence unit, and the all-university mean was 2.3585.

Oxford Delta Delta Delta Sorority Miami University Miami Miamis Beta Theta Pi Bevier Cottage

Travel Notes Highlight Local Salon Owners and Visitors

Mrs Christine Wiggins of German town Road owner of Artistic Beauty Salon and Mrs Wanda Lawson of Raymond Drive recarned last night from Chicago where for two days they attended advance hair styling classes conducted by Edward Kitzmiller. Valentine Penta of Trumbull Conn is visiting his cousin Mrs Paul Gonde Sr and family of Fairmount Avenue. Mr Penta who arrived here Saturday plans to leave tomorrow to visit his son in Dallas Tex.

Christine Wiggins Germantown Road Wanda Lawson Raymond Drive Chicago Edward Kitzmiller Valentine Penta Trumbull, Conn Paul Gonde Sr Fairmount Avenue Mr. Penta Dallas Tex

Oxford String Quartet Visits McGuffey School Fourth Grade

The Oxford String Quartet visited McGuffey School's fourth grade for a brief intro to string instruments. Quartet manager violist Joseph Bein says the initiative boosts student interest and helps supply future string players to the university orchestra, which is formed by Miami music faculty members.

Oxford Oxford String Quartet McGuffey Joseph Bein University Orchestra Miami Music

Leap Year Baby Gets Birthday

Allen Orwin is to have his first birthday next week in Salt Lake City born on Leap Day 1956. His parents Mr. and Mrs. John W. Orwin say friends have celebrated every year since, while he has not until now. He laments he will never be old.

Salt Lake City, Utah Allen Orwin Allen John W. Orwin

Work Is Key To Long Life Says Novelist Anita Block

Anita Rowe Block, a New York writer and mother of two, argues life longevity comes from constant work. Her novel Necessary End follows an executive who returns to activity after a heart attack. Block recalls wartime writing, family balance, and medical shifts approving ongoing activity over retirement.

Anita Rowe Block Mrs. Block New York James Dartmouth Susan Air Corps

Community Meeting Schedule for Middletown Area

Tuesday gatherings include Middletown Personnel Assn at 6 30 p.m. Colony. South Middletown Fire Dept at 6 30 p.m. Amanda fire station. Mayfield Fire Dept at 7 90 p.m. Sheffield Street fire house. Civic Chorus at 7 30 p.m.. Roosevelt Junior High United Cerebral Palsy of Middletown at 7 30 p.m.. First Presbyterian Church Wilson PTO at 7 30 p.m. school auditorium. VFW Miami Valley Post 3809 at 7 30 p.m. post headquarters. MHS Band Associates at pm high school band room. Lincoln School Assn at 8 p.m. school auditorium. FOE Lodge 528 at 8 p.m. Eagles Hall. SPEBSQSA at pm Legion.

Middletown Personnel Assn Colony South Middletown Fire Dept Amanda Mayfield Fire Dept Sheffield Street Fire House Civic Chorus Roosevelt Junior High United Cerebral Palsy of Middletown First Presbyterian Church Wilson Pto VFW Miami Valley Post 3809 MHS Band Associates Lincoln School Assn FOE Lodge Legion

Freeman to Leave Winchester Church for Ohio Pastorate

Dr Samuel F. Freeman Jr., longtime pastor of Winchester Kentucky's First Christian Church since May 1956, will assume the pastorate of Alliance Ohio First Christian Church starting April 1.

Winchester Samuel F. Freeman Jr The First Christian Church Alliance Ohio

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Weikes Douglas McCabe Joe Caldwell Gor‘man William MacIntyre Wildermuth Club Mr. Apple Dan Johnny Lang Florence Italy Garden Club Stubbs Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Sominex Gillen-Crow Mark Allen Eby Eldon Eby West Elkton Elizabeth Huffman Daniel Wallace Norman R. Wallace Clarendon Ave Sandra Cotton Josephine Richardson Young Gordon Susong Ninth Ave Linden P. Treadway Frank Lin Enoch Patrick Webster St Liberty Spencer Atara Belcher Lowell Shirley K. Murphy Gerald Murphy Trenton Robert N. Hardy Orchard St Kenneth Scribner Terre Keith Hanson Waldemar Hanson Seneca Chester R. Alfrey Meadow Ave Timothy Lakes Herald J. Lakes Springboro Paul Stubbs Jefferson Rd Robert Hunt Robert Helton Daryle Phelps Harold Canter Hamilton Lydia Bach Middletont Jack Barnes Barnitz St Robert J. Brown Aberdeer Carolyn Campbell William C. Campbell Taylor Ave Ernest Casteel James E. Collier Pat Ann Dalton Johnson Dalton Weller Dalton Shirley Deaton Josephine Deaton Sycamore ,St George R. Thomas Sycamore Reuben Vaughn Vannest Ave Earl Weber Middletown Rt Todays Women Dorothy Roe AP Womens Editor Golden Age Club Civic Association Girl Scout Room Girl Scout Leaders Assn Franklin Foe Auxiliary Fenwick Welfare Fenwick High School Consolidated Moon Adrion Tom Moon Les Leighton J. Moon Joe Canter F. H. Swinehart U.S Union Semitany
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