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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1956

Page

6

Mrs. Breiel and Mrs. Maxwell Named League Delegates

Mrs. G. W. Breiel president of Middletown League of Women Voters and Mrs. William Maxwell named delegate and alternate to the League national convention set for April 30 to May 4 in Chicago. The league board met at Breiel’s home to plan the annual dinner for April 5 at First Presbyterian Church and to outline program highlights including a speech on league work.

G. W. Breiel Middletown David Thompson League George Nardin S. Donald Driscoll Doris Kronberg George Shafer Howard Hoffman Gordon Pflanzer Breiel Freedom Agenda E. A. Correa Constitution Congressional Investigating Committee Priscilla Johnson Edward Erlandson Voters Service Hamilton Oxford Cecil Kindred United Nations Columbus J. H. Stalker Kindred W. H. Spindler Stalker Fred Winslow

Garden Club Adds Two New Members in 1956 Meeting

Shovel and Hoe Garden Club held its first 1956 meeting at Mrs. John Anderson’s Stanley Street home. New members Mrs Edgar Schellenbach and Dr Betty Owens were welcomed. awards for fruit and vegetable arrangements went to Mrs C C Clark and Mrs William Harrison. Mrs W A Craig spoke on the Ohio Federation of Garden Clubs and its benefits.

John Anderson Stanley Street Shovel and Hoe Garden Club Anderson Charlies Buchert Paul Day Edgar Schellenbach Betty Owens Joseph Baker Jr W A Craig Ohio Federation of Garden Clubs Craig Ohio C. C. Clark William Harrison Richard Siegel Paul Schnecier Roy Granger

Town and Country Garden Club Opens 1956 Season

Mrs. E. M. Henderson of Dayton greeted members at the Kennington Street home of Mrs. Jack Ashman for the first 1956 meeting. She demonstrated flower arranging focusing on simple containers, proportion, spikes, color and preservation. Prize winners and the judging committee were announced, with new member Mrs. Charles South welcomed.

E. M. Henderson Dayton Town and Country Garden Club Kensington Street Jack Ashman Henderson Wayne Beall Vincent Sisson William Harper Wade Pratt Thomas Moon Loran Pratt Thomas Stubbs Langdon Leighton Charles South George Bingham Robert McDade Glenn Selby Stubbs Sisson Jon Prows T. F. Abernethy

Sorority Honors Province Editor at Theater Party

Miss Elizabeth Rock was honored for her service last year as province editor of Sigma Phi Gamma at the sorority theater party and meeting. Mrs. Howard Schneider presented the gift. Hostesses were Mrs. Clark Wilhide Mrs. Lloyd Van Buskirk and Mrs. Don Le wellyn.

Elizabeth Rock Sigma Phi Gamma Howard Schneider Clark Wilhide Lloyd van Buskirk Don Lewellyn

Shower Honors Bride-Elect Miss Shirley Hayes

Miss Shirley Hayes, bride-elect of James McNabb, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Carol Rudd on Plymouth Street. Prizes went to Miss Nancy Stone, Miss Lois Hickman, Mrs. Larry Meade, and the honoree. The couple is set to marry in March.

Shirley Hayes James McNabb Carol Rudd Plymouth Street Nancy Stone Lois Hickman Larry Meade Miss Hayes Mr. McNabb

Massey and Johnson couple wed in Liberty Indiana

Miss Joy Massey daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Massey of Wilbraham Road and Parris Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson of Gratis married February 11 in Liberty Indiana. Johnson is employed by Armco Steel Corp and his wife attended Lemon Monroe High School. They reside at 2436 Wilbraham Road.

Joy Massey Harold Massey Wilbraham Road Parris Johnson Harold Johnson Gratis Liberty Ind Armco Steel Corp Lemon-Monroe High School Wilbraham Rd

Lebanon Couple Announce Betty King to Eugene Dunn

Mr and Mrs Harold King of Lebanon announce the marriage of their daughter Betty to Eugene Dunn son of Adam Dunn of Lebanon. The ceremony at Lebanon Church of Christ was officiated by Rev Joseph Randall. The couple reside with the bride's parents.

Harold King Lebanon Betty Eugene Dunn Adam Dunn Lebanon Church

Local births listed for families in city

Vital Statistics briefs report multiple births with names and addresses. Included are eight two sons and two daughters born yesterday and today to couples at various streets in town, plus an out of town birth on February 25 at Mercy Hospital, Hamilton.

William Housh Jr Monroe, Boy Mercy Hospital Hamilton

Taft School Dinner Honors Faculty and Staff

Taft School at Linden Avenue hosted a Sunday evening dinner for faculty and staff. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Ross A. Kramer, the school principal, welcomed many attendees including former Taft teachers Florence Treadway and Frances Hileman.

Taft School Ross A. Kramer Linden Avenue Kramer Paul Bailey Bertha Easton Margaret Allen Ward Dennis Rossella Harper Richard Shaffer Loree Hagen Virgil Robertson Agnes Bechtel Ruth Boyer Lillian Eaton L.T. Rossman Ralph Rettig Virgie Browning LeRoy Snyder David F. Bonner Bess Harb Bess Mitchell Harold Kinney H. H. Schrock Martha Evans Virgil Parker Robert Walters Barbara Bowman Mary Brehany Delores Holtz Wade Pratt Harold Kramer Florence Treadway Frances Hileman Dayton

Mrs Blair Wins Club Speech Contest at Middletown

Mrs Francis Blair last night won the annual speech contest held by Dictionettes Middletown chapter of Toastmistress International. Her topic was Democracy Begins at Home. Miss Priscilla Johnson spoke on Labels and was named alternate by Judges John Breeman Robert Stamper Charles Thompson and Miss Florence Powell. Also participating were Mrs Earnest Rains and Mrs Arthur Osborne.

Francis Blair Dictionettes Middletown Toastmistress International Priscilla Johnson John Breeman Robert Stamper Charles Thompson Florence Powell Earnest Rains Arthur Osborne

Local Families Named in Community Roster

A near-complete list of residents and relatives appears, naming Lexie Caskey and Dorothy Maxson among others. The roll includes parental lines and addresses across Sheffield Hamilton Germantown Franklin and Dayton areas, with hospitals noted.

Court Officials To Speak Here

Harry Walsh Butler County Probate Juvenile Court judge and Mrs. William Deutemeier domestic relations court investigator speak on their offices experiences and problems tomorrow at Beth Sholom Sisterhood Council covered-dish supper starting 6 15 p m at the Girls Club.

Harry Walsh Butler County William Deutemeier Beth Sholom Sisterhood Council Hal Canin Kerry Rothstein

Travel Notes on Lt Shafer Visiting Parents

Travel notes report Lt. Kenneth W. Shafer and Mrs. Shafer visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Shafer of Trenton and Mrs. Lawton Waddle of Jackson Lane. Lt Shafer recently completed flying training and received his wings.

Kenneth W. Shafer Lawrence Shafer Trenton Lawton Waddle Jackson Lane Lt Shafer

Hamiltonian Engaged To Eugene F. Smith

Hamiltonian announces the engagement of Dolores Tanner to Eugene F. Smith of Akron. Dolores is a Notre Dame High School graduate who studied at Xavier University. Smith is a Xavier University graduate, Hamilton Catholic High School alum, two years military veteran, and works for Akron Goodyear. The wedding is set for April 7.

John Tanner Hamilton Dolores Eugene F. Smith Akron Francis J. Smith Marshall Road Middletown Miss Tanner Notre Dame High School Xavier University Smith Hamilton Catholic High School Akron Goodyear

Assignment Change Noted for Pilot Transit

A service member trained at Vance AFB Enid Oklahoma has been reassigned to Charleston AFB Charleston South Carolina, marking a routine post transfer.

Vance Afb Enid, Okla Charleston Afb Charleston, S. C

Duplicate Club Meets At Hotel in Manchester

Duplicate Bridge Club met last night at the Manchester Hotel playing the Mitchell Movement. North-South winners were Mr. and Mrs. Cade, 69, Mr. and Mrs. Meyer, 68 percent, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Jones, 68 percent. East-West top score 72. First place with 85 went to Mrs. Bryan Philips and Mrs. Howard Wikoff. Second were Mrs. Gordon Nein and Mrs. Gene Coker with 82. Third were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Layman with 78. Master point night set for next Monday.

Middletown Harold Layman

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Nellie Evans Maxwell Garden Club Marie - Lenee Marie Lenee Millinery & Bridal Shop Charles Dial Vows Attarworth Bernice Reson U. S Patent Office William J. Witter Mierrttutad Donald Francis Carolina St Frank Gabbard Columbia Ave Arthur Whitman Baltimore St Yesteray Douglas Wilson 4Th St Franklin Marne Ely S. Main St George Fowles Jr Lamberton St Robert Jenkins Oregonia Rt. 1 Ivor Roberts Vannest St John Kiesewetter Orchard St Mrs. Blair Lexie Caskey Mrs Denzil Caskey Sheffield St John Gerber John Gerber Jr Joseph Miller Tytus Roy Johnson Texas Ave Kenneth Thornton Park Herbert Caldwell Germantown Carl Dorothy Maxson Eaton Robert Morningstar Charles Morningstar Reynolds Ave Gene Waddell Omaha Ina Howard Dester Howard Wayne Ave David Armbruster Sr Red Bud Joseph Cornele Jr Joseph Cornele Sr Oneka St Robert Cummings Richard Shepherd Roy Shepherd Oscar Sorrell Eldora Millard Tewell Dewey Birch Barbara Boyd Stanford Boyd Lawn Ave Clark Eversole Orville Lawson South Ave Elizabeth Lloyd N. Sutphin John Long John Long Jr Fred Denniston Slyburn Rd Veteran's Hospital Charles Willis 14Th Ave Hamilton Mercy Hospital FA. Cai Pura Emey Tor Corner Broad & Central Middletown, Ohio Prive-Thru Central Hamiltonian Duplicate Club Bobby Eco Rayon Panties
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