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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1954
Page
7
Miss Sue Ellen White and Robert C. Neary Jr. wed at First Baptist Church with a 3:30 ceremony. Attendants included Mrs. Charles Wesco. couple will reside in Cincinnati at 2667 Highland St after a wedding trip.
Miss Dorotha Williams bride elect of James Goforth was honored Wednesday evening by her mother Arza Williams with a home gathering on Webster Street Prizes were awarded to Mrs Roy Hensley Mrs Paul De Bord and Mrs Alfred Phillips The couple will marry in an open church ceremony January 13 at the Salvation Army Citadel
A quick method to cover a baking dish uses a sheet of aluminum foil pressed along the edge of the pan. Fold the foil over the top to create a snug seal, leaving room for steam and even heat.
The Lodges Junior Hall on Broad Street hosted the annual holiday party Wednesday evening for Julia T. Roth Past Councilors. Mrs. Harry Richardson served as hostess. After a covered-dish dinner and gift exchange, members enjoyed games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Benjamin Hivick Jr, Mrs. Alma Richardson, Mrs. Joe Dimyer, Mrs. Lucian Jones, Mrs. Mack Lawwill, Mrs. Carl Mullendore, and Mrs. Harry Richardson.
A three pound porter house steak about an inch and a half thick yields three good portions.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Pombles of Gratis announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their eldest daughter to a man from Caney Kentucky. Miss Pombles attended Gratis School and works at Crystal Tissue Co. The fiancé graduated from a Kentucky high school and works at Dayton Steel Corp. They plan to marry February 6.
Leftover coffee can replace part of the liquid in cocoa to create a richer mocha. The approach boosts depth and aroma, giving a café style drink at home. Adjust sugar to balance bitter notes and savor a smooth chocolate coffee blend.
Miss Patricia Ann Townsend and Merrill C. Hatfield prepare for a First Church of God Crawford Street ceremony at 7 30 p m. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs Oscar Stewart and bridesmaids Mrs Harold Wray and Mrs Lawrice Duff. Best man is Robert Yurick with ushers Sidney Hatfield Ray Wideman Duane Townsend and Jack Jones. Flower girl Phyllis Elaine Craft. Reception to follow at the Colony.
Mr and Mrs Bruce H Skeens of Auburn Street announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Jean to George E Koeppel Jr son of Mr and Mrs George E Koeppel Sr of Woodside Avenue Miss Skeens a Middletown High School graduate works in The Journal accounting office The groom elect is a Middletown High School graduate who served in Korea and now works for Armco Steel Corp No wedding date has been set
Miss Mary Bunnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Herschel Bunnell Lebanon became the bride of James Warwick Enfield son of Mr and Mrs Earl Enfield Lebanon in a December 22 service at Lebanon Methodist Church The Rev Roger J Turrell officiated Maid of honor was Miss Martha Lee Bunnell Bridesmaids were Mary Kathryn Taylor Janet Russel Delores Ellis Beverly Van Camp Best man was Donald Ellis Ushers included Donald Williams Fred Revis Roger Banta and Ernest Davis The couple planned a honeymoon then will reside in Memphis Tennessee where Mr Enfield is stationed with the Navy
Mr and Mrs Ralph Gardner return to their Tracy Minnesota home after spending the Christmas holidays with Mr and Mrs F Gardner of Aberdeen Drive.
GREAT FALLS Mont. Jacque French Celestine, a retired shepherd of 10 years, begins his 101st year as 1954 starts. The centenarian credits longevity to honest hard work and says he wishes he could still work. He recalls God’s command to Adam and Eve to toil.
An old needlecraft ad invites readers to purchase Pattern 793 a neat jama bag with doll as teaching aid. It includes pattern pieces easy directions and pricing twenty five cents plus five cents postage. Also promotes Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with ten new designs and a twenty cent copy price.
Zanesville report says a 25 year old mother gave birth to twins last night at Good Samaritan Hospital. Officials note the mother Mrs Don Ryan and all six children are in good condition. Previous twins arrived Oct 19, 1951 and Sept 2, 1950, making every birth a twin birth.
Dr. Allen Graves delivers Sunday night sermon at Emanuel Church in Tulsa. Topic titled Dragnet referenced as part of the service with local attendance and church activities noted.
In Kermit Texas, Cpl. Claude J. Batchelor, one of 22 POWs who refused repatriation, is set to return after a Christmas miracle. His parents, living in Odessa, cried aloud with joy as newsmen confirmed the repatriation and his brother Kenneth shared in the happiness.
Officials of Groveport Ohio village population 1052 decide to streamline city ordinances for 1954. Merchants no longer need to provide hitching posts for customers and residents may light gas street lamps themselves without risk of arrest.
Queen Elizabeth II knighted Jacob Epstein in London among 59 new knights. The sculptor, aged 73 and long a controversial figure for works like Genesis and Figure of Christ, has lately embraced a traditionalist style. The Queen’s list honors 930 individuals as she sails to New Zealand aboard the Gothic.
Minna Gombell, a film character actress and former Broadway star, files for divorce from Joseph W. Sefton Jr., San Diego bank president, charging cruelty without detailing specifics. Also noted is Camp Lejeune in North Carolina as the largest Marines base.
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