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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1955

Page

6

Owls Club Hosts New Year Diner at Manchester Hotel

Mr and Mrs George Harvey led Owls Club New Year Eve dinner at the Manchester Hotel with out of town guests Mr and Mrs Calvin Beck and Mr and Mrs Orville Bach of Dayton and Mr and Mrs Nelson Blair of Cincinnati. Middletown members included the Harveys and several other couples.

George Harvey Owls Club Manchester Calvin Beck Orville Bach Daytor Nelson Blair Cincinnat Middletown Harveys Walter Bender DeWitt Chappie Norman Hagedorn C. W. Denny Jr Fred Danford

Seven Couples See New Year In At Osborne Party

A New Year celebration was hosted by Mr and Mrs Donald C Osborne at Fleming Road last evening. Invitations lists guests including Mr and Mrs Carl Martin Mr and Mrs Ted Repper Mr and Mrs F M Morrow Mr and Mrs Howard Wikoff Mr and Mrs Dave Regan Mr and Mrs Malcolm Clark of Union City Pa as Regans guests.

Donald C. Osborne Fleming Road Osbornes Carl Martin Ted Repper F. M. Morrow Howard Wikoff Dave Regan Regans G Nests Malcolm Clark Union City

Vows Spoken In Cincinnati

Announcement by Mr and Mrs Oscar Quimby of Cincinnati notes the marriage of their daughter Barbara to Norman Boal son of Mr and Mrs Cloyce Boal of Lebanon Rt 1 The Rev Eyleworth M Smith officiated at First Unitarian Congregational Church Cincinnati The bride a Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health graduate nurses in a Dayton hospital The groom a Lebanon High School alum served four years in the naval service and works for Frigidaire Division General Motors Corp Dayton They reside in Dayton

Oscar Quimby Cincinnati Barbara Norman Boal Cloyce Boal Lebanon Rt. 1 Eyleworth M. Smith First Unitarian Congregational Church Cincinati College of Nursing and Health Dayton Lebanon High School Naval Service Frigidaire Division General Motors Corp Boal

First Western College Tour Begins June 13 In Miami

The first Western College Summer Seminar tour to South America runs June 13 to August 15 starting in Miami with stops in Lima Peru Cuzco Bolivia Santiago Chile Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro and Caracas Venezuela. Highlights include visits to alumnae homes Machu Picchu social life beaches industries and United States oil and steel company installations.

Western College Santiago Chile South America H. B. Young Middle East Miami Fla Lima Peru Cuzco Bolivia Point Four United Nations Machu Picchu University of Chile Iguassu Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Rio Caracas Venezuela United States

Dayton Rabbi to Represent Jewish Chautauqua Society

Rabbi Selwyn Rusiander of Temple Israel Dayton will lecture at Miami University Benton Auditorium at 11 a.m. January 13 representing the Jewish Chautauqua Society. He will also give classroom lectures as part of an educational program sponsored by the National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods.

Selwyn Rusiander Temple Israel Dayton Jewish Chautauqua Society Miami University Assembly Benton Auditorium National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods

Marriage Announced in Franklin for Ruth Talbert and Ralph DeJarnette

The Rev. H. S. Gessner officiated a December 18 ceremony at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Franklin uniting Miss Ruth Louise Talbert and Ralph D. DeJarnette. Bride’s parents are Carl V. Talbert and Mrs. Talbert, the groom is son of Mrs. Gertrude Oberlin and the late DeJarnette.

H. S. Gessner Ruth Louise Talbert Ralph D. DeJarnette First Baptist Church Franklin Carl V. Talbert Gertrude Oberlin Mr. DeJarnette Counse Ernest Oberlin Mark W. Cornwell Franklin High School

Radio Tonight Square: Mansfield at Middletown in 8 p.m. broadcast

Broadcast schedule lists WPFB 8 p.m. Mansfield at Middletown, WHIO WKRC late shows. The Metrop oli tan Opera airs La Traviata at 8:30 p.m. Vic or Borge hosts after Rose Bowl, with Duke Ellington and others appearing.

WPFB Mansfield Middletown P.m. Whio WKRC

Saturday Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Loop

A dense listing of radio programs across stations WLW WMOH WKRC WSAI WPFB WSAL WMOH WMOR and others. The guide covers news dance music sports sermons musicals comedies and serials with time slots from 6:30 to 3:00 a.m. featuring hosts Lombardo Amburgy and Remington among many others.

WLW Boisseau Wkrc Krews WMOH Proenen WSAI WKRC WPFB Lombardo Melody Gunsmoke WLW Hilltop Legion L. Express WSATI An Remington

Best Dressed Women List Expands With New Names

The annual Best Dressed Women list by the New York Dress Institute adds 13 names this year due to ties. Top honors go to Mrs William Paley with a field including the Duchess of Windsor and Grace Kelly, while Queen Frederica of Greece and Grace Kelly tie for 10th.

New York Couture Group Duchess of Windsor Byron Foy Margaret Rose Great Britain Henri Bonnet United States Louis Arpels Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Clare Boothe Lae Arturo Lopez-Willshaw Paris William Randolph Hearst Jr Harold E. Talbott Air Force

Local couple wed in Indiana in December ceremony

Miss Faye Louise Carr daughter of Mr and Mrs William Carr Locust Street and Trulia Williams son of Mr and Mrs Albert Williams Sheridan Avenue exchanged vows December 15 in Liberty Indiana. Attendants Miss Ameda Williams and Bill Mobley. Bride wore powder blue. Mrs Williams attended Lemon Monroe High School and worked at Tops Drive Inn. husband studied in Kentucky and also worked at Tops Drive Inn. They will reside at 1612 Sheridan Ave.

Faye Louise Carr William Carr Locust Street Trulia Williams Albert Williams Sheridan Avenue Liberty Ind Ameda Williams Bill Mobley Williams Lemon- Monroe Top’s Drive Inn Kentucky Top's Drive Inn Sheridan Ave

DuErmits Host New Year Party at Aberdeen Drive

Mr and Mrs Les DuErmit hosted a New Year’s Eve gathering at their Aberdeen Drive home. Five couples attended the holiday party for the occasion.

Les DuErmit Aberdeen Drive

Lubberger Home Hosts New Year Party Figures List

A New Year’s Eve gathering at the Lubberger residence in Countryside included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lubberger and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Elam, with many local couples in attendance such as Mr. and Mrs. Robert Minor, Mr. and Mrs. William Baker, Mr. Howard Kern, Mr. and Mrs. David McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. William Stone, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yosters. Leona Hurst and Ruey Shetter also appeared.

Robert Lubberger Carl Elam Lubberger Robert Minor William Baker Howard Kern David McLaughlin William Stone Richard Yosters Leona Hurst Ruey Shetter

Dance Today Closes Yale Social Book

The Middletown Christmas social season ends with three major dances headlined by the Episcopal Guild Tea Dance from 4 30 to 9 p m at the Manchester Hotel ballroom. The silver anniversary buffet dance features Garwood Wells orchestra and includes the Bunny Hop and Mexican Hat Dance. Television sets will show Ohio State Rose Bowl progress for sports fans.

Middletown Episcopal Guild Manchester Hotel Garwood Wells Ohio State University William Crawford Tudor Morris William Withey H. W. Goetz Wycoff Piatt

Taylor Callahan Vows Exchange In Franklin Church

Barbara Ann Taylor and Charles Callahan exchanged marriage vows December 12 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Franklin. The double ring ceremony was led by Rev. Elmer J. Gregg. Attendants included Betty Jo Priest and best man Burle Patrick. The bride, a Franklin High School graduate, worked for Robert C. Kreme in Dayton. the groom, a Franklin native, works for Miami Sales. They reside at 33 North River Street.

Barbara Ann Taylor James A. Taylor Franklin Charles Callahan Clifford Callahan St. Paul's Lutheran Church Elmer. J. Gregg Betty Jo Priest Burle Patrick Callahan Franklin High School Robert C. Kreme Dayton Miami Sales N. River St

New Year’s Eve Party At Moore Home Hosts

Mr and Mrs Dale Moore hosted a New Year’s Eve party at their Poinciana Road home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wade Pratt Mr and Mrs Paul Sibert Mr and Mrs Loren Pratt Dr and Mrs John Harkrad er Mr and Mrs George Bing ham Mr and Mrs Harry Pratt and Mr and Mrs Tom Moon.

Dale Moore Poinciana Road Wade Pratt Paul Sibert Loren Pratt John Harkrader George Bingham Harry Pratt Tom Moon

Travel Notes Highlight Local Family Trips and Military Service

Travel notes report Harvard student Mark A. Paul returning to Boston after a two week vacation with his mother Mrs Esther L. Paul of S Broad Street. The Ashers A J and wife from Carlisle vacationing in Florida with daughter in law Pal mer Lamb and family. Their sons Lt W S Davis and Tom Davis plan to join in Florida. both serve in the Navy. John F Schmidt and wife from Franklin Street return from Baltimore after a week with son and daughter in law Dr W Frederick Schmidt and daughter Cheryl.

Mark A. Paul Harvard University Boston Esther L. Paul S. Broad Street A. J. Asher Carlisle Florida Palmer Lamb Ashers W. S. Davis Tom Davis Navy John F. Schmidt Franklin Street Baltimore W. Frederick Schmidt Cheryl

En Avant Club Christmas Meeting Set for Tomorrow

Members of En Avant Club will gather at 6 p.m. tomorrow for a Christmas meeting hosted by Miss Esther Kerschbaum at 1912 Woodlawn Ave.

En Avant Club Esther Kerschbaum Woodlawn Ave

New Home Destroyed In Blaze Near Morrow

A fire blamed on an overheated stove damaged the Louis Frederick home on Rt. 350 near Morrow. The new four room dwelling was destroyed before the Morrow fire department could save it. The Frederic family was away. loss estimated in the thousands and not insured.

Lebanon Louis Frederick Rt. 350 Morrow Frederic

Baptism and Communion Services at Friendship Baptist Church

Colored News announces baptism and communion services to be held at 7 30 p m Sunday at the Friendship Baptist Church on Waleut Street.

Friendship Baptist Church Waleut Street

Dr Crane's Worry Clinic On Marriage Education

Anne J a college senior writes to Dr George W Crane seeking marriage charts and guidance. He notes colleges and high schools now prepare students for lasting marriages with his Sex Problems bulletins and medico psychological booklets sold at minimal cost. He highlights the newspaper as a key public education vehicle and outlines his volunteer service underwriting the mail program.

Anne J Anne Crane

Police Briefs Report Dog Bites and Warrant Arrest

Carol Workman a seven year old girl and Mrs Alice Maurice told police they were bitten by dogs yesterday in the city. Warren C Pence HM 1900 Yankee Rd was arrested last night at that address on a warrant charging failure to provide. Detectives received a report from Miamisburg police that about 4800 pounds of copper wire was stolen from the Ohio Bell Telephone Co in that city in recent days.

Carol Workman Alice Maurice Warren C. Pence Yankee Rd Miamisburg Ohio Bell Telephone Co

Gas theft report on Burton Road targets West Co. tanks

Police were informed someone was stealing gas from tanks on Burton Road owned by West Co. The incident highlights fuel theft concerns in the area and prompts investigation by local authorities.

Burton Road The West Co

Window smashed at Florence Street rear door

Police questioned Stanley Lair after a call at 1606 Florence St. and learned someone removed the glass from the rear storm door, indicating a possible break in.

Stanley Lair Florence St

Deaths and Funerals for Dr Lawrence C Cumming

Funeral services for Dr Lawrence C Cumming 110 5th St Cincinnati former Middletown dentist will be held at Riggs Funeral Home at 4 p.m. Monday officiated by Dr R C Caudill Burial will be in Cincinnati per family wishes He died Friday at Christ Hospital after a yearlong illness survived by daughter and two sisters Visitation hours are listed with multiple slots at the funeral home. Burial planned at Springbarl Cemetery.

Lawrence C. Cumming 5Th St Cincinnati Riggs R. C. Caudill First Church of God Cummins Christ Hospital Middletown

Funeral Arrangements for Mrs Marie Pendergrass

Mrs Marie Pendergrass 52 of 1610 Baltimore St is mourned with services at New Era Baptist Church Monday at 2 p.m. Rev Joseph Pate will officiate and Woodside Cemetery will receive the burial. She died Thursday at Middletown Hospital after a three week illness. Bailey Funeral Home handles arrangements.

Marie Pendergrass Baltimore St New Era Baptist Church Joseph Pate Woodside Cemetery The Bailey Funeral Home

Miss Olive Beck Rites Planned in Warren County

Miss Olive Beck 76 of 2120 Winona Dr died Friday at her brother Charles Beck's home in Bradenton Florida while visiting. Native of Warren County she lived here most of her life and resided with her sister Grace Beck. Survived by another brother Milo Beck of Springboro. Body to Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home with services at 2 p.m. Tuesday officiated by Rev Hardld H Jung of St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church.

Olive Beck Winona Dr Charles Beck Bradenton Fla Warren County Miss Beck Grace Beck Milo Beck Springboro McCoy-Leffler

Births Report Two Babies Born Just After Midnight

GREAT FALLS MONT. A 7 pound daughter arrived one second after midnight at the Great Falls Air Force Base. She is the daughter of Lt. Lowell W. Voses and his wife from Harrington Maine. The couple named their baby right away. MACON GA Mrs O Bolin reported a daughter born one second after midnight.

Great Falls Mont Air Force Great Falls Air For Lowell W. Voses Harrinton Maine Macon

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Osborne Radio Tonight WLAI Metropolitan Opera WLWD WLWT Victor Borge WHIO WKRO Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey Jackie Gleason Duke Ellington Johnny Ray Mindy Carson Hollywood Mitzi Green Virginia Gibson Bibi Osterwald Jack Norton Imogene Coca George Raft Jimmy Durante WSAL Hoedown WPFRB Mantavani Wmor Baptist Chur WSAIL Amburgy King Wsal Juke Box WLW 2 Ole Onorv Music SWKRC WLW Music Wmoh News Ay ' Television Felts En Mrs. Paley Indiana Les DuErmits Entertain Dance Today Yale Social Taylor-Callahan Moore Colored News Sun Boggess C. O. Boggess Christ R. S. Caudill the First Church OF God Crawford ST William J. Miller King Features, Inc George W. Crane Springbarl Neral Miss Olive Beck Jina Pte Vance Waterbury Central Ave Chapel of Prophecy Middletown, U S. A. Yakush Seventh-day Adventist Church Odist Church Columbia & Liebeests Nate Scharff Palestine Mrs. E. Gray G. I. Norman
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