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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1954

Page

6

Area Couple Exchanges Vows

Miss Betsy Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Ross of Lebanon and Lt Stuart Edwin Langdoc son of Mr and Mrs Stuart E Langdoc of Morrow were united in marriage Dec 26 by Rev Roger Turrell. Maid of honor was Miss Laura Cademan of Cincinnati and best man James Langdoc. Ushers were John Bingham and Paul Logeman. After a reception at the Golden Lamb Hotel the couple departed for a short wedding trip. They will reside in El Paso Texas where the bridegroom is stationed at Fort Bliss.

Betsy Ross Edward Ross Lebanon Stuart Edwin Langdoc Stuart E. Langdoc Morrow Roger Turrell Laura Cademan Cincinnnati James Langdoc John Bingham Paul Logeman Golden Lamb Hotel Langdoc el Paso Tex Army Fort Bliss

Vacation Ends as Miami University Students Return

Oxford resumed its normal college town bustle as Miami University and Western College for Women reopened after a 15 day isolation vacation. A special train carried hundreds of students to Oxford last night and classes resumed at 8 a.m. today.

Oxford Miami University Western College For Women

Middletown Civic resumes rehearsals at High School

Members of Middletown Civic will resume rehearsals tonight at 7 30 in the music room of Middletown High School. Miss Valda Wilkerson conducts and invites anyone interested in joining the musical group to attend this evening.

Middletown Civic Middletown High School Valda Wilkerson Tress

Beth Sholom Sisterhood and NCJW Meet Tomorrow

Beth Sholom Sisterhood and the National Council of Jewish Women will hold a meeting tomorrow at 8 15 p m at the synagogue.

Beth Sholom Sisterhood National Council of Jewish Women

Correction: Canasta Club Meeting Cancelled at Oxford Road

The Women's Canasta Club of Oneida will not meet at Mrs. Coursey Fultz home on Oxford State Road. Mrs. Fultz, who told The Journal she is not a club member, noted the item was telephoned in for Sunday calendar last week.

Oneida Coursey Fultz Oxford State Road

Travel notes on area residents holiday travels

Travel notes list several Mt. Vernon area residents and relatives returning from holidays. Larry Blackwell and Norman Sooy came back to Mt. Vernon Academy, Edna M. Snider resumed life in Phoenix, C. H. Taylor family returned from Hendersonville, and the McCandlish family left Phoenix after Christmas. Other families, including the Combs and Neel households, also returned from Chicago and Columbus after visiting relatives.

Larry Blackwell Roy Blackwell Garfield Street Norman Sooy B. E. Sooy Stanley Street Mt. Vernon Academy

New Scholarships For Education Students in Butler County

Butler County high school graduates may qualify for Ohio's 250000 education scholarship fund to enter the second semester of college. Deadline to apply in the superintendent’s office is January 13. The county previously issued 13 scholarships last August from state funds. The current awards come from unused August grants. Committee members are C H Williams John Fry Miss Mabel Eldridge and J R Neil. Applications are available from committee members.

Butler County Coun C. H. Williams Williams John Fry Hamilton High School Mabel Eldridge Middletown High J. R. Neil McGuffey High Oxford Colleg

Community club and service group meetings schedule

Meetings listed for Monday through Tuesday include Blythe Williams American Legion Post 231 at 7:30 p.m. at Post Headquarters. Tuesday events cover Civitan and Rotary at noon at the Manchester Hotel, Middletown Sertoma at 6:30 p.m. at the Manchester Hotel, North Middletown Fire Association at 7 p.m. at the North Middletown Fire House, Mayfield Fire Department at 7:30 p.m. on Sheffield Street Fire House, Battery A 180 AAA Gun Battalion at 7:45 p.m. at the Armory, SPEBSQSA at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home, FOE Lodge at 8 p.m. at the club, and Spanish American War Veterans at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home.

Civitan Rotary Manchester Middletown Sertoma Club North Middletown Legion Home

Farm program at Lebanon prison farm highlights youth group

Young people of the Missionary Volunteers of the Seventh Day Adventist Church presented a Sunday program at the Lebanon prison farm. Walter J. Smith led the event with Elder S. A. Yakush delivering the sermonette and Miss Marjorie Mills along with Diana Sooy offering musical numbers.

Missionary Volunteere Seventh Day Adventist Church Lebanon Prison Farm Walter J. Smith S. A. Yakush Marjorie Mills Diana Sooy

Middletown Symphony Rehearsal Tonight at High School

Rehearsal of the Middletown Symphony is scheduled for 7 30 tonight in the music room at Middletown High School.

Local Man Weds Hamilton Girl at Seventh Street Church

Miss Etta Lee Cingrel and Denzel Mullins wed at the Seventh Street Church of God in Hamilton on December 29. Attendants were Edith Wallace and David E. Bunn. Bride wore white velvet gown with veil, and a tiara of pearls. The couple left for a Florida honeymoon and will live at 19 North Seventh Street after returning.

Seventh Street Church of God Hamilton Etta Lee Cingrel Arla Cingel Denzel Mullins Edgar Mullins Gideon Road Edith Wallace David E. Bunn Florida Mrs. Mullins N. 7Th St

Divide China from Russia Dean Urges Policy Split

Providence Journal quotes Arthur H. Dean former U S negotiator in Korea urging Washington to pursue a split between Communist China and the Soviet Union without military action He argues communism is the same in China and Russia and says recognizing Red China now is not feasible due to Southeast Asia implications

Providence R. S The Providence Journal Arthur H. Dean Korea Washington U.S China Soviet Union Frederick W. Collins Journal Dean Oyster Bay New York Collins Russia United States America Southeast Asia

Teachers To Get Reading Lesson Demonstration

A consultant for the American Education Press will demonstrate a reading lesson for Middletown teachers and principals at 3 15 p.m. in Jefferson School auditorium. Miss Mary Waddle, a former Jefferson teacher, will use Miss Essie Weast's fourth grade class to display teaching methods. The Press publishes My Weekly Reader.

American Education Press Middletown Jefferson School Mary Waddle Jefferson Essie Weast My Weekly

Bandit Rebuffs Church Money in Baltimore Attempt

A young man stopped Mrs. Helen Teller on her way to church in Baltimore and demanded money. After finding no cash, he searched her purse for church envelopes, refused them, and fled saying Not turn around and Keep Jesus.

Baltimore Helen Teller

Serviceman Tomsen reports for duty at Cherry Point

Pfc. Stephen Tomsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kaare Tomsen of Strebee Road West Middletown Rt. 2, has reported for duty at the Marine Air Station in Cherry Point after completing training at a food service school at Camp Lejeune N C.

Stephen Tomsen Kaare Tomsen Strebee Road West Middletown Rt. 2 Marine A Air Cherry Point Tomsen Camp Lejeune N. C

PTA Meets Tuesday At Holy Trinity School

The Holy Trinity School PTA will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the assembly room of the school.

PTA Holy Trinity School

Births and out of town births listed in vital statistics

The column records numerous births at area homes with parents named and locations, listing babies born Saturday Sunday Friday and today to pairs such as Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Gibbs 22 N Clinton St and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis L Thomas 3217 Bexley Dr. Also notes out of town entries with names ages and towns such as Philadelphia and Hamilton, plus dismissals and medical entries for local residents.

Irvin Gibbs N. Clinton St Bexley Robert Dowrey Raymond Dallas Bogan Yankee Rd Donald Oldfield Fernwood St Otis Spencer Oxford State Rd Robert Augsberger Grand Ave Green Combs Middletown Marvin Monroe Sherman Ave Vergil Shoemaker Carolina St Garland Gibson Main St Franklin Stanley West Andre Evick Columbia, Ave Ben J. Slone Jr 14Th Ave Cincinnati Jewish Hospital Bay

Boy’s Birthday Wish With Police Escort Met

In Fort Worth Barry Todd celebrated his 11th birthday with a police escort to Western Hills Hotel and a suite stay. Police officers escorted him and he held an open house in his room before returning home wearing a department police cap.

Fort Worth Barry Todd Ft Worth Western Hills Barry

Fox Drive Nabs Five in Warren County Hunting Event

The Warren County Bears Club organized a fox drive in the Red Lion area producing five捕 foxes. Proceeds benefit the Red Lion Methodist Church girls class. Next Saturday the drive moves to Ridgeville near Lebanon with participants meeting at 9 a.m. at the church, plus a pilot to air-spot foxes.

Warren County Red Lion Johnson

Officers Seize Youths Rifles In Hamilton County Area

Two Hamilton youths Carl Platt and Raymond Schrader were caught shooting on E River Road near the Butler Hamilton County line over the New Year weekend. Deputies seized their rifles and warned them against further shooting in the vicinity. The same area witnessed a past shooting last spring when a farmer was seriously wounded by a stray bullet.

Hamilton E. River Road Butler Hamilton County Elmer Grabel Carl Platt Raymond Schrader

Baked Bananas Pair With Ham Idea

Banana preparation suggests serving with ham. Peel bananas, place in greased dish, sprinkle with sugar and salt, dot with butter, bake about fifteen minutes in a moderate oven and serve hot.

New Cleaner Removes Old Wax From Floors

A coating of old wax and dirt may be built up on floors that have been improperly waxed. A commercially prepared waxed floor cleaner, mixed with water and applied to the floor, is effective in softening and removing this coating before rewaxing.

Avocado Appetizer with Grapefruit and Roquefort

A Western style starter features avocado slices alternated with membrane free grapefruit sections on salad greens. A zippy French dressing accompanies the dish and crumbled Roquefort adds a delicious finish.

Burke Returns to Washington for Senate Swearing In

Sen. Thomas A. Burke returned to Washington to be sworn in as Congress prepares to convene on Wednesday. The Cleveland area figure will take the oath of office as the new senator following the election.

Cleveland Thomas A. Burke Washington Congress

Bargaining OK'd by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Cleveland dispatch reports the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers agreeing to nationally bargain starting Wednesday for pay increases across 139 railroads. The move signals a broad labor negotiation affecting locomotive workers and railroads nationwide.

Cleveland Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Dimes March On Ceremony Launches NYC March of Dimes

A ceremony on the steps of New York City Hall formally launches the annual March of Dimes event.

New York City Hall

Juvenile arrests rise in Cincinnati in 1953 records

Cincinnati police records show a record high number of juvenile arrests in 1953, surpassing every previous year. The data highlights a sharp uptick in youth-related incidents in the city during that period.

Cincinnati

Butler County Court Convicts Barnes in Slaying Case

Harold Denver Barnes, 35, of Hamilton, found guilty December 1 of first degree manslaughter in the shotgun killing of his brother in law Richard Wayne Johnson, 33. He received five years probation and set payments totaling 1000 dollars, with conditions including avoiding liquor sales zones. The case followed an earlier indictment for second degree murder after the Sept. 26 incident at Barnes’ home.

Harold Denver Barnes Willow Ave Hamilton Richard Wayne Johnson Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Barnes Butler County Grand Jury Johnson N. Third

Divorce suits filed Joetta White versus Alvie White

Joetta White of Hamilton files divorce actions against Alvie White alleging neglect. The filings name the parties and allege fault leading to dissolution of marriage. The case proceeds in the county court with standard petition and service requirements.

Edgar Williams Hanover St Hamilton Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co Cincinnati Common Pleas Court Joetta White Alvie White

Fulmer and Bingham neglect cases heard by Nebraska judges

Retta Fulmer of Hamilton and Bessie Bingham of Hamilton appear in neglect and cruelty proceedings. The cases name Charles J. Fulmer and Robert A. Bingham as respondents, with judges P. P. Boll and Fred B. Cramer presiding. Four Loup rivers are noted in Nebraska.

Retta Fulmer Hamilton Charles J. Fulmer P. P. Boll Bessie Bingham Robert A. Bingham Fred B. Cramer Nebraska

Chilly Evening Carded In Eaton Horror Show Benefit

Dr. Traboh real name Douglas Hobart leads a 12 member cast at Eaton High School for a 90 minute frightful performance billed as a terrifying horror show. Proceeds benefit the Civil Air Patrol squadron in Eaton and the village civil defense. Tickets available at Elame News and CAP members in Eaton.

Dr. Traboh Eaton’s High School Civil Air Patrol Douglas Hobart Middletown Dragonettes Eaton CAP Squadron Civil Defense Elame News CAP

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edna M. Snider Phoenix Ariz Tom Snider Arlington Avenue C. H. Taylor Jack and Bob Aberdeen Drive Mr. Taylor J. D. Taylor Hendersonville Harry L. Youngkin John Tyler Saralee E. H. McCandlish Franklin Street McCandlishes Paul Combs Moore Street Chicago, Ill David Gray Eugene Neel Columbus W. C. Neel Santa Fe Road Zenith TV Lewis Drugs, Inc Ome Peticious Blythe-Williams American Legion Middletown Symphony John Dobrozsi Jr Fast End's Central Ave Dial Bandit Bberi Cas James L. Tracy Philadelphia Virginia Lee Renners Charles Davis U. S. Air Force Marie Huber Charles M. Dodge Maudie Loo Central Ve Dorothy Eaton Robert C. Lyons Morgan St Linda J. Hale Ernest Merchant Clinton Merchant Sycamore St Kenneth Smith Germantown J. Ward Somers Ruthene Gay Brownlow Gay William Toole S. Main St Catherine Tigges Winona Alvin McCabe Samuel Reynolds Garfield St Tames Daniels Iglehart St William E. Long Ohio Ave Hermit Brown Vernon Looney Vernon Looney Sr Curtis St John Haker John Haker Sr Hampton Pl Israel Stringer Earl Margerum Sutphin St Ard Hall Chris Margerum William H. Henry 1St Ave Kenneth Ashley North Ave Jack Hall Elmo Ernest Willman Hill Ave Alice Bailey Manchester Ave Weldon Fletcher Ivan Roth Elmer Clemons Howard John Halsey Garfield Joseph Rauth N. Grimes St Patrick Rossi Timothy Tussey Jack Tussey Grant Wells Reuben Ringer Ruby Ringer Grove St Gordon Reed Monroe Zora Ranck Alameda Stanley Johnson Clinton Johnson Hudson Ve Robert Davidson Roy Davidson Edson Daniel West Alexandria Eugene Brice Young St. John Rhin Iron Hands Czechoslovakia Vaclav Nosek Communist Party Kox Burke Dimes FOA Discovery Shell ICE & Coal CO Butler County Courts Francis M. Chrismer Collinsville J. H. Chrismer Sylvia C. Ferguson W. Church St Champion Service Co Oxford Bowling Alley Luella P. Frechtling Huntington V Lucille E. Huffman Harold Huffman Betty Jean Jones Edward E. Jones Minoa Hansel George W. Hansel Georgia Roberts Henry Roberts Charlene Combs Garwood L. Combs Glencoe Ave Willie King Lucille King Verline E. Kimble Martha E. Kimble B. L. Dawson & CO Clark Street Lanolin Consolidated Cosmetics, Inc West Hubbard Street Chicago Illinois Union Sanitary Central Avenue
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