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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1957

Page

8

Bells Ring Across Middletown For World Day Of Prayer

Middletown churches join World Day of Prayer with bell ringing from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church and other houses of worship. Esther McKinley chairs the event with a schedule listing nine churches and half hour intervals.

Middletown Council of Church Women First Baptist Church Esther McKinley Oakland Presbyterian Calvary Methodist St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed First Baptist First Presbyterian Church of the Ascension First Methodist

Sorority Plans Mardi Gras Benefit Dance in Middletown

Delta Pi chapter Sigma Phi Gamma members met at Mrs. John W Neuenswander's home on Euclid Street for a February social night. They prepared table decorations and masks for the Mardi Gras dance set for Saturday in the Legion auditorium from 9 pm to 1 am with the Syncopators. Proceeds fund dental aid for needy Middletown school children. table reservations are taken by Mrs Nevenswander and Mrs Wilbur Roberson.

John W. Neuenswander Euclid Street Delta Pi Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Legion Auditorium Nevenswander Wilbur Roberson Middletown School Ray Welsh Elizabeth Rock Russell Pressler Don Lewell Wilford Venn Arles Senften Helen Wilkinson Welle Sherman Avenue

Cookie Sheets Cover Cookies with Foil to Save Cooling

A Home Kitchen note advises covering cookie sheets with foil to speed cooling and reduce washing between bake sessions. The tip emphasizes reducing cleanup while preserving airflow for cooling baked cookies.

Cox-Jones Bridal Party Selected for March 16 Wedding

Miss Norma Lee Cox and Kenneth L. Jones choose March 16 at 7 30 p m for their wedding at First Baptist Church. Matron of honor is Mrs Robert Swartz with bridesmaids Shirley Chapman, Mrs James Greene and Mrs Arlis Griffith. Best man James Pappas. Ushers include Robert Swartz William Cox and Ralph Jones. Hostesses are Mrs William Kidwell Mrs Ralph Jones Miss Barbara Han nah and Miss Barbara Little.

Norma Lee Cox Kenneth L. Jones First Baptist Church Cox Robert Swartz Shirley Chapman James Greene Arlis Griffith Jones James Pappas William Cox Ralph Jones William Kidwell Barbara Hannah Barbara Little

Sorority Meets In Hamilton

Alpha Epsilon chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at Mrs. Durward Snow's home in Hamilton for a brief business session led by President Mrs. Show. The group spent the rest of the evening playing games with hostesses Mrs. Gene Popper and Mrs. Richard Craft assisting. The next meeting is set for March 12 at the American Legion Home.

Alpha Epsilon Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Durward Snow Hamilton Show Gene Popper Richard Craft American Legion

Local organizations announce evening meetings

The Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem meets at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Masonic Temple with Mrs Vernon Gose in charge of refreshments. The Letter Carriers Ladies Auxil iary 178 meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the Girls Club with Rob ert Patton and others as hosts. Naomi Circle of Calvary Methodist meets tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Mrs Frank Yeager 2109 Hill Ave.

Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Vernon Gose Robert Patton Oakwood Jordan Charles Ashcraft Naomi Calvary Methodist Church Frank Yeager Hill Ave

Pythian Sisters Plan March Inspection and Sewing Meeting

The Lodges Pythian Sisters Lafayette Temple 379 met at Castle Hall last night. Mrs. Adam Fink as most excellent chief led discussion on plans for the inspection. March 6 is the next sewing group meeting. Officers and staff will practice for the inspection Tuesday.

Lafayette Temple Castle Hall Adam Fink

Make Individual Cups From Foil For Baked Dishes

Portable foil cups allow serving baked beans macaroni and cheese shrimp creole without extra washing. Reusable or disposable pans simplify meals and portion control for gatherings or meal prep.

Nancy Baird and Wolliam Alexander to Wed Saturday

Garfield Street’s Nancy Lee Baird and Wolliam Richard Alexander plan a United Presbyterian Church ceremony at 7 30 p m. with Virginia Sennet as maid of honor, Anne Marshall as bridesmaid, Philip Alexander as best man, and ushers Robert Radabaugh James Mumaw Estel Wombold and Esten Wombold. Reception hostesses include Mrs Robert Radabaugh Mrs James Mumaw Mrs Estel noe and Mrs Esten Wom-

Lee M. Baird Garfield Street Nancy Lee Wolliam Richard Alexander William Alexander Woodlawn Avenue United Presbyterian Church Virginia Sennet Anne Marshall Philip Alexander Robert Radabaugh James Mumaw Estel Wombold Esten Wombold Estel Noe Esten Wom

Franklin SPG Group Elects Mrs Humphrey President

Mrs Claire Humphrey was elected president of the Franklin Petitioning Group of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority at the SPG club room on S Main Street. Also chosen were Mary Morse vice president Viola Millard secretary and others with plans for an installation April 17 at the American Legion Home in Franklin.

Claire Humphrey Franklin Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority SPG Club S. Main Street Mary Morse Viola Millard William Norris Lylburn Cummins Robert I Gritton Joan Brewer Myrtle Fink Morse American Legion Taut Sheraton Gibson Cincinnati Sarah Arbaugh

Garden Club Opens New Season with Planning Meeting

Town and Country Garden Club started its season Monday at Mrs. D. C. Perry's Aberdeen Drive home. Mrs. Robert McDade led the business session as plans for the year were outlined, constitutional changes approved, and Mrs. Thomas Moon spoke on Whats New For 1957 amid flower charts and planting tips.

Town and Country Garden Club D. C. Perry Aberdeen Drive Joseph Delaney Wade Pratt Robert McDade Loren Pratt, Jr Les Leighton Thomas Moon

Divorces Filed in Butler County Ohio Common Pleas Court

Notices announce the divorce petitions of Phyllis Bates Cynthia Delores Fultz and Virgil Hatton in Butler County Ohio. Each petition seeks dissolution on grounds of neglect of duty or extreme cruelty with deadlines in March 1957. Attorneys listed include Albert Ray Anness and Maxwell Finkleman.

Andy G. F. Bates Florida Raitora Phyllis Bates Common Pleas Butler County Ohio Maron A.D Cynthia Delores Fultz Wayne County LEGAT Eddie Kendall Pansy Kendall Common Pleas Court Virgil Hatton M.C. M.A Marine Barracks U. S. Navy Base Memphis Tennessee Irene Hatton

Huck Variety Needle Patterns Add Wide Design Options

Pattern 849 gives four huck design charts with lengthwise and across fabric weaving. Include corner decorations and colored samples. Send 25 cents for pattern, 5 cents more for 1st class mail. Laura Wheeler Middletown Ohio Journal Needlecraft Dept New York address printed.

Laura Wheeler Middletown Ohio Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N.Y

Child Council Meeting in Hamilton Discusses Diagnosis Plans

The Butler County Council for Retarded Children will host a 8 p.m. meeting at the Hamilton Guidance Center with Dr. Karl Heiser of Glendale as the speaker. Heiser has taught at the University of Michigan and University of Connecticut and directed research at Vineland New Jersey.

Butler County Council For Karl Heiser Glendale Hamilton Guidance Center N. D Street Heiser Hamilton University of Michigan University of Connecticut Vineland N. J League For

Community Club and Guard Units Set Meetings Midweek

National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry meets 7:30 p.m. at the Armory. Franklin FOE Auxiliary holds officers and membership meetings at 7:30 and 8 p.m. Police Pistol Range. Kiwanis Lions Optimist and other groups schedule noon and evening gatherings at various venues including Manchester Hotel and Colony Restaurant.

National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Franklin Foe Auxiliary Kiwanis Club Manchester Lions Club Optimist Club Colony Trenton Lions Club AEIF Blythe-Williams American Legion Auxiliary 147Th Infantry Regiment Armory Alpha Council 326 Jr Ouam N. Broad St Toastmasters Club Civic Association Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Trades and Labor Council AFL Middletown Lodge IOOF P.m S. Main St Moose Lodge BPOE Elks Temple Alcoholics Anonymous

Woman testifies mediary between FDR and Browder

Miss Josephine Truslow Adams of New York told the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee she served as an intermediary between President Roosevelt and Earl Browder during World War II. She testified in a closed hearing on January 16 and said she often visited the White House and Hyde Park residence. Browder was released from prison in May 1942 after Roosevelt commuted a passport fraud sentence.

Washington Senate InternalSecurity Subcommittee Roosevelt Earl Browder Josephine Truslow Adams New York Subcommittee Miss Adams White House Hyde Park N. Y Browder United States

Bow Receives Award From Defenders Over Foreign Trials

Washington Defenders of the American Constitution give Rep. Bow of Ohio an award for efforts to block foreign courts from trying U S servicemen overseas, a move described as largely unsuccessful.

Washington Defenders of the American Constitution Rep Bow Ohio U. S

Earthquakes Rattle Formosa For Fourth Day No Casualties

Tremors on Formosa's east coast persist for a fourth day but cause no new damage or injuries. Observers report continued aftershocks as residents remain alert and authorities monitor the situation.

Formosa

Judo Lessons Helped Woman Stop Home Invasion

In Milan Emma Tommasini a 46 year old woman began judo lessons weeks ago neighbors heard screams yesterday police found her on top of a 17 year old intruder who had broken in.

Milan Italy Emma Tommasini

Miners Strike Over Weak Tea in Chesterfield

Five hundred miners in Chesterfield walk out after their canteen manager was told to use fewer tea leaves. The manager was fired following her complaint about the weak brew.

Chesterfield England

Trusteeship Granted for William Stephens Debts in Municipal Court

William Stephens of 1615 Hoskins Lane, listed debts totaling 475.39 owed to 13 creditors and was accepted into trusteeship in municipal court yesterday.

William Stephens Hoskins, Ln

Paperboy Rescued After Mudfield Ordeal in Detroit

Detroit 13 year old paperboy Ward Hummel Jr. sank to his knees in mud while delivering papers and cried for help. A garbage collector and two police officers finally freed him using plank ramps and a coordinated pull. His mother continued the route after the rescue.

Detroit Ward Hummel Jr Ward

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