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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1961

Page

5

Double-Ring Wedding Planned for Duffey Morrical Couple

Janet Duffey and Thomas Morrical prepare for a January 21 ceremony at First Methodist Church at 7 20 p m Bridesmaids include Judy Burgess Betty Brown Mary Wilson Ann Grine Martha Grine Best man will be David Morrical Usher line includes Spencer and Robert Duffey David Meyers and John Smith A brunch hosted by Ann Grine and Martha Grine featured many relatives and friends from Cincinnati and Poinciana Road with reception to follow in Fellowship Hall

Janet Duffey Thomas Morrical First Methodist Judy Burgess Betty Brown Mary Wilson Ann Grine Martha, Grine Morrical David Morrical Spencer Duffey Robert Duffey David Meyers John Smith Cincinnati Fellowship Hall Ruth Ellen Phillips Judy Wenstein Emily Pride Judy Duffey Charles Weicher Jr Floyd Duffey Poinciana Road

Marybelle Figiev and Fred Parrella Wedding Plans

Miss Marybelle Figiev and Fred L Parrella announce a January 28 ceremony at 7 30 p m at First Methodist Church. A double ring service will be followed by a reception in the church social room with Marcia Maurer as maid of honor and bridesmaids Donna Smith Kay Yocom Mrs David Howard Mrs Donald Youtsler. Diane and Dale Figliey will be flower girl and ring bearer. Best man Andrew Parrella will join ushers Dana Youtsler Fred Micomonico David Howard and Thomas Figley. Reception hosts Mrs James Figley Penny Yocom and Mrs Robert Conover. Mr and Mrs Harold Figley are parents of the bride.

Marybelle Figiev Fred L. Parrella First Methodist Church Miss Figievy Marcia Maurer Donna Smith Kay Yocom David Howard Donald Youtsler Diane Dale Figiey Parrelia Carrie Parrelia Manchester Avenue Louis Parrella Roosevelt Avenue Andrew Parrella Dana Youtsler Fred Micomonico Thomas Figley James Figley Penny Yocom Robert Conover Mrs Figley Harold Figley Thomas Road Franklin

Open House Hosted by Leasure sisters on Kensington Street

Miss Betty Leasure and Miss Ametia Leasure welcomed about 50 guests to an open house at their new Kensington Street home. The holiday gathering ran from 3 p.m. to late evening with a white dot tablecloth and gold red and green decorations. Out‑of‑town guests included the Rev. and Mrs. H. H. June of Dayton and Mrs. William Hagemann Sr. of New Bremen.

Betty Leasure Ametia Leasure Kensington Street H. H. June Dayton William Havemann Sr New Bremen

Brandenburgs Observe 60th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charn Brandenburg Sr of Arcadia Drive celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at home marking Mrs Brandenburg s 76th birthday. Married January 3 1900 in Beattyville Kentucky they are parents to Eugene Woodrow Charles Herschel Howard Sid Brandenburg Middletown Mrs George Allen Trenton Mrs Stanley Edwards Loveland and Mrs Archie Martin Clarksville. Mr Brandenburg retired 15 years ago from Crystal Tissue Co after ten years of employment.

Charn. Brandenburg Sr Arcadia Drive Brandenburg Beattyville Eugene Brandenburg Woodrow Brandenburg Charles Brandenburg Herschel Knapp Howard Brandenburg Sid Brandenburg Middletown George Allen Trenton Stanley Edwards Loveland Archie Martin Clarksville The Crystal Tissue Co

Two Fractures Reported As Hospital Treated

Two persons were treated for fractures at Middletown Hospital yesterday. Roland Earl Eache aged 36 from 3102 Illinois Ave suffered compound fractures of his left hand from a power saw accident at home. Connie Martin aged 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Martin of 3148 Woodhaven Drive Franklin fractured her left lower leg sledding at home. Case No 33609 Estate of Adrian A Brooks deceased Betty Jane Brooks of Middletown Ohio appointed executrix. creditors to file claims within four months. Dated Dec 16 1960. Probate Judge Harry F Walsh and attorney Tilman A Ellison. Dec 27 Jan 3-10.

Middletown Hospital Roland Earl Eache Ilinois Ave Connie Martin Jack Martin Woodhaven Drive Franklin Adrian A. Brooks Betty Jane Brooks Middletown Ohio Butler County Harry F. Walsh Tilman A. Ellison

Mid-Winter Ball Set By Holy Trinity PTO

The Holy Trinity PTO selects Saturday January 28 for its annual Mid-Winter Ball a pre Lent dance for members and guests. The event runs from 9 30 p m to 1 30 am at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Dance arrangements are led by Mr and Mrs Clifford Sweeney and Mr and Mrs Joseph Herr. A committee meeting is held tonight at Holy Trinity school before the PTO monthly session.

Holy Trinity Pto Knights of Columbus Hall Clifford Sweeney Joseph Herr Holy Trinity School PTO

Seminarians Barricaded at La Salle Seminary Near Cotorro

Cuban authorities report Castro militia ringed the La Salle brothers seminary outside Cotorro and barred all entry and exit. Sixty seminarians and retired brothers remain quartered inside the campus amid tensions.

Havana la ‘Salle Brothers Seminary Ouiside Cotorro

Local man wins Safety Council Lucky Star contest

Dale Hatton of 230 Allen Street Franklin won yesterday's Lucky Star contest conducted by the Safety Council. He sighted the star at 12 25 p.m. at the corner of Baltimore Street and Penfield Avenue.

Dale Hatton Allen St. Franklin The Safety Council Baltimore Street Penfield Avenue

Community Meeting Schedule and Club Gatherings

A dense list of Tuesday and Wednesday meetings across Mansfield area groups. Sertoma Club at Manchester Hotel signals 6 80 pm while Fire Department and Armory events spread across Amanda and Wildwood. PTO gatherings, AA and AlAnon, Lions and Legion posts, sportsmen clubs, and veterans groups schedule from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at various halls, schools, and churches.

Sertoma Club Manchester South Middletown Amanda Mayfield Fire Department Sheffield Street Holy Trinity St. Mary’s American Legion Legion

Woman's Century Club Meet Planned for Jan 16

The Woman's Century Club schedules its meeting for January 16 at 8 15 p m at the home of Mrs Vincent Sisson 15 Santa Fe Road in a local notice describing the social event.

Woman's Century Club Vincent Sisson Santa Fe Ra

Vital Statistics and Hospital Notes Summary

Vital statistics list multiple births and parental details across Goshen Lebanon and nearby towns with dates and addresses. Hospital notes include discharges and a mix of patient names, origins, and parental connections, plus out of town entries from Fort Myers Florida and area mothers.

Local Obituary Fragments Mention Unionville Families

Mrs. Anna Falcon of Franklin Rt. 1. Mrs. Arthur Romane of West Middletown Rt. 1. Mrs. William Winkle of Curtis St. Toby Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Baker, Middletown Rt. 3.

Raymond Paullin West Middletown Eugen Fishbaugh Main St Anna Falcon Franklin Arthur Romane William Winkle Curitis Toby Baker George Baker Middletown

Two Training Courses For Scouters On Thursday

Two training courses for scout leaders will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Armco Training Center. A merit badge counseling course by Clyde Pierson and Edward Brown and a pack administration course by Dick Brodbeck will run simultaneously for Pokey Griffith district committee members. Matt Rebholz is chairman. A second Explorer Research Post organizational meeting also set for Thursday at 7 p m in the Civic Association auditorium.

Armco Clyde Pierson Edward Brown Dick Brodbeck Pokey Griffith Matt Rebholz Explorer Civic Association

Township Trustees and Clerks Union Opens Columbus HQ

The Ohio State Association of Township Trustees and Clerks opens a state headquarters in Columbus at 40 S. Third St across from the east side of the state house. Chester Hummel of Canal Winchester is appointed executive director.

Ohio State Association of Township Trustees and Clerks Columbus Paul J. Mehl Butler County Association S. Third St Statehouse Chester Hummel Canal Winchester

Fortune puzzle message from Wallan J Miner

A small daily game explains a numeric fortune: count letters in your first name then adjust by rules to obtain a key number. Starting at the upper left, check your key numbers left to right to read the concealed message. Published 1065 by Wallan J Miner via King Features Syndicate.

Wallan J. Miner King Peatures Syndicate

Mother and infant die in Amherst fire

In a predawn blaze at a frame home near Amherst, a 27-year-old mother and her infant daughter Tammy, 1, perished. Barbara Scheffer and her daughter Tammy were asleep in the living room when the fire broke out. A second child Vickie Schaeffer, 4, was hospitalized after smoke exposure but progressing satisfactorily at Amherst Hospital. Another patient at St Joseph in Lorain awaited surgery this week.

Lorain APA Amherst Kried Barbara Scheffer Tammy Vickie Schaeffer Amherst Hospital St. Joseph Hospital

Do It Yourself Ideas Colorful Child’s Room Budget Tips

Vivian Brown outlines affordable DIY decor for a child’s room using grow-with-child furniture, prepasted wallpapers with matching borders, and washable fabrics. The guide suggests color schemes in green pink or blue, removable borders, animal and ABC rugs, machine washable options, and practical furnishings like a table chair set and vinyl flooring for an easy care, child friendly space.

Amaeur

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