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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1954

Page

5

Century Club Speakers Discuss Church and Historic Homes

Mrs. A Hill and Mrs J J Canfield spoke at the Woman's Century Club gathering at the Girls' Club. Hill traced the church role in founding schools and the YMCA origins. Canfield described Historic Homes from St Augustine to Santa Fe and Monticello, noting Jefferson’s long build. A book was donated to Middletown Public Library in memory of Mrs C D Wilson. Hostesses served refreshments.

A. Hill J. J. Canfield Woman’s Century Club Middletown Public Library C. D. Wilson A. E. Roper Hortense Badger

West-Cafferty Nuptials Held at Franklin Methodist Church

Miss Betty West wed Cpl James Cafferty in a 7 30 p m ceremony at Franklin Methodist Church with Rev H Allen officiating The couple plans to reside in Franklin while Cafferty serves at Ft Bragg N C The bride a National Cash Register employee and Franklin High School graduate and the groom from Franklin both have ties to local firms and Fort Bragg The couple left for a brief southern honeymoon after a reception at the bride's home

Betty West James Cafferty H. Allen Franklin Methodist Church Clarence Weaver Mary Jo Cafferty James Quinlan Ft. Bragg N.C Margaret West Franklin Franklin High School

Treasure hunt at First Church of God social room

Mrs Eric Jones and Mrs Malcolm Profitt hosted a treasure hunt for Friendship Club children in the First Church of God social room. Prizes were won by Cathy Jo Cruse Peggy Cochran and Douglas Duane Profitt.

Eric Jones Malcolm Profitt Church of God Friendship Club Cathy Jo Cruse Peggy Cochran Douglas Duane Profitt

Home Makers Circle elects delegates and leaders

In The Clubs Mrs. Chester Ward and Mrs. Finley P. Ward were elected as delegates to the Home makers Official Board when new Circle 12 met last night at the home of Mrs. Boyd Fout. Mrs. George Hewitt Jr. and Mrs. Gene Roberts will head the ways and means committee, and Mrs. Herbert Wilson will be publicity chairman. Mrs. Ray Schmid assisted the hostess during the social hour. The circle will meet Feb. 17 at Mrs. Wilson's home on Burton Road.

Chester Ward Finley P. Ward Homemakers Official Board Circle 12 Boyd Fout George Hewitt Jr Gene Roberts Ways and Means Herbert Wilson Ray Schmid

Shower Honors Suzanne Paynter Bride-Elect Suzanne Paynter

Mrs. Ray hosted a Sunday shower for Suzanne Paynter bride-elect of Carl Amatulli at Crawford Street home. Winners in games included Mrs. Nick Vitori Mrs. John Boehm and several Amatulli relatives. The couple will wed Saturday at St. John's Church at 9:30 AM.

Ray, Paynter Jr Fairmount Street Suzanne Paynter Carl Amatulli Ray Okra Sr Crawford Street Nick Vitori John Boehm Angelo Amatulli Calvin Burton Patrick Marck Irene Amatulli Pete Amatulli Sam Richardson Danny Amatulli Debbie Patton Regina Paynter Paynter Mr. Amatulli St. John’s Church

Engagement announced for Jane Fry to Joseph Hutt

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fry of Reading Pennsylvania announce the betrothal of their daughter Jane to Joseph W. Hutt son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Hutt of Lebanon Route 2. Both couples reside in Miami Florida and the wedding is set for July 31 in Reading.

John R. Fry Reading Jane Joseph W. Hutt Wilber Hutt Lebanon Rt. 2 Miami, Fla

Quiet Saturday Wedding for Shirley McClain and Elbert Walton

Miss Shirley McClain daughter of Mrs Pauline Robbins Fleming of Fleming Road wed Elbert Walton son of Mrs Joe Reese of 1st Avenue in a single ring ceremony at Sammie Bailey justice of the peace home on S Main Street. The couple to reside in Middletown.

Shirley McClain Pauline Robbins Fleming Road Elbert Walton Joe Reese 1St Avenue Ralph Koontz Ben G. Cecil Sammie Bailey S. Main Street Middletown

Sorority and civic group meetings and Messiah rehearsal

Coming Up Beta Zeta chapter and Epsilon Sig ma Alpha sororities meet tonight at 7:30 in the Barnitz Room YMCA. Prosser Chapter Order of Eastern Star meets Thursday at 7:30 pm at the Masonic Temple for Obligation night and an installation ceremony film. Mrs. Gerald Alexander hosts tomorrow at 8 pm at Trenton United Presbyterian Church CIC Class meeting. Messiah concert recording to be played at Civic Chorus rehearsal tonight in the high school music room at 7:30.

Beta Zeta Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Barnitz YMCA Prosser Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Gerald Alexander Trenton CIC Trenton United Presbyterian Church Civic Chorus High School

Sorority News Highlights Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Meeting

Omicron chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi gathered for the first meeting of the year hosted by Mrs Don Cox. A report on the successful Otterbein Home Christmas party was given and a crazy hat party was planned for January 18 at the Shack on Verity Parkway.

Don Cox Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Otterbein Verity Parkway

Red Cross Open House Highlights Dayton Hospital Event

Vets and the Middletown chapter of the American Red Cross held an open house at Brown Hospital in Dayton on a Sunday afternoon for about 150 patients and guests. Refreshments were served to patients in Ward 7. The event was organized by Mrs. Lawrence Dugan with Mrs. Paul Franz assisting.

Middletown American Red Cross Brown Hospital Dayton Lawrence Dugan Paul Franz Dugan

Ruth Malott and Charles Centers Wed in Monroe

Miss Ruth Ann Malott eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Malott of Monroe and Charles Centers of West Middletown exchanged marriage vows December 31 at 731 p m in United Presbyterian Church Monroe with Dr D C Campbell officiating. Bride wore blue suit navy accessories with white orchid corsage. maid of honor Ruby Malott wore gray suit with pink carnation corsage. best man Woodrow Centers. Reception at bridegroom's brother home.

Ruth Ann Malott Elmer Malott Monroe Charles Centers West Middletown D. C. Campbell United Presbyterian Church Ruby Malott Woodrow Centers Mrs. Enters Lemon-Monroe High School B. F. Sawyer and Son Inc Frigidaire General Motors Tp

Travel Notes Linkek to Holiday Homecomings and Journeys

Mr and Mrs Donald P Snyder depart for a three week Puerto Rico stay with shopping and New York shows before returning. Gayle Snodgrass returns to Olivet Nazarene College after holidays. Holiday guests at M L Horton home include Barker Bahl and Lt Burch family members from Kentucky Ohio and Virginia. Ensign Gerald Long leaves for San Diego Naval Base after visiting Midway Street. Arthur Jennings returns home after funeral in Oklahoma City. Norval Leichty family back from New Smyrna Beach Florida with local hosts in Charlotte. Roy Davidson Jr resumes radio and radar training in Maryland after a 14 day leave.

Donald P. Snyder Central Avenue Puerto Rico New York M. L. Horton Red Bud Drive Elmer Barker S. G. Barker E. A. Horton Winchester George W. Bahl Smithville Ohio Donald L. Horton Ft. Lee William E. Burch Burch Minneapolis Donald Horton Virginia Colonial Heights Pvt. Horton Ft. .Lee R. V. Campbell Hortons Ensign Gerald Long Memphis Tenn E. Q. Long Midway Street Ensign Long San Diego Naval Base California Norval Leichty Tim Bryant Street New Smyrna Beach Fla Charles Leichty Sr Charles Leichty Jr H. E. Miller Carlotte N Roy Davidson Jr Bainbridge, Md Roy Davidson Sr Queen Avenue

Stop The Music: Petrillo Bans Night Club Band

In Boston last night, a chorus line and band halted when President James C. Petrillo of the AFL American Federation of Musicians ordered members to stop playing for AGVA acts. He said AGVA violated a union agreement by hiring nonunion performers. Spokesmen warned the dispute could spread nationwide.

Boston James C. Petrillo AFL American Federation of American Guild of Vaudeville Artists AFL Petrillo AGVA

Bank Executive Leaves $15,000 To Ohio State

Richard Stanton Wolfe, Columbus bank and newspaper executive who died Dec. 27, left 15000 to Ohio State University and 10000 to the Columbus Community Fund. His will filed in Probate Court also allocated 2000 to the Broad Street Presbyterian Church and various sums to relatives and business associates. Wolfe was executive vice president of BancOhio Corp and president of Radio Ohio, Inc.

Columbus Ohio Richard Stanton Wolfe Columbus Bank and Newspapr Ohio State University Columbus Community Fund Broad Street Presbyterian Church Wolfe Bancohio Corp Dispatch Printing Co Radio Ohio, Inc

Worry Clinic Case Voices Teetotaler Pride and Peer Pressure

Dr George W Crane notes Judy a 19 year old who resists liquor at a Chicago 1952 political convention. recounts Milwaukee party where sober couples enjoyed themselves while others drank. He argues a vocal minority profits from promoting drinking and smoking, pressuring youth to conform.

Judy Taft Organization Chicago John Wayne Ward Bond Daddy Milwaukee Evanston

Finkelman Installed as Ohio Real Estate District VP

Middletown realtor Harry A. Finkelman will be installed as district vice president of the Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards at the state meeting in Columbus. He will oversee boards in 14 southwestern Ohio counties including Middletown, Hamilton, Dayton, Cincinnati, and others. William Helton and Ross M. Snyder attend. Helton serves as a director and Snyder as secretary treasurer of the Middletown Board.

Harry A. Finkelman Middletown Realtor Ohio Assn. of Columbus William Helton A Ross M. Snyder Middletown Real Estate Board Finkelman Ohio Middletown Hamilton Dayton Cincinnati Darke County Green County Miami County Preble County Clermont-Warren County Tri-County Ohio Assn of Farm Brokers The CAREB Helton State Association

Births Report From Local Residents

Mr and Mrs William Lindley of 1021 Garden St report a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Odell Wize of 1322 Baltimore St announce a girl today. Mr and Mrs Joseph Cornele of 2305 Oneka St welcome a girl today. Mr and Mrs Calvin Wagers of Franklin Route 1 welcome a girl today.

William Lindley Garden St Yestery Odell Wize Baltimore St Joseph Cornele Oneka St Calvin Wagers Franklin Route 1

Marriage Licenses Issued in Richmond Indiana

Edward M. Johnson aged 21 and Donna Lee Coleman aged 19, both residents of Gratis, Indiana, received marriage licenses in Richmond. The couple plans to wed in the near future.

Richmond Ind Edward M. Johnson Donna Lee Coleman Gratis

Hospital Notices of Local Residents Listed as Surgical or Medical

A list of patients from several streets and towns including Sutphin Street North Monroe Park St and Yan kee Rd undergo surgeries or medical treatment. Names include Mrs. George Clayton Jr William Fahrenholz Olivia Harlan Barton Dawson Magdalena Dinus Edna Seibold John Krasnowski Gary Turner William Willis J L Glass Burlin Webb Clayton Agee Kermit Brown Violet Click Carl Foutz Kenneth Giltrow John David Haker Albert Henrick Elgin Marshall George S Morgan George Slough Homer Stoutenborough and others.

George Clayton Jr North Sutphin St William Fahrenholz West Elkton Surgical Olivia Harlan Monroe Barton Dawson Park St J. L. Glass Euclid St Burlin Webb Tytus Ave Clayton Agee Cherry St Kermit Brown Franklin Violet Click Yankee Rd Carl Foutz Queen Ave Kenneth Giltrow Malvern John David Haker John Haker Elmo Albert Henrick Tanchester Rd Elgin Marshall North Main George S. Morgan Askew Ave George Slough Shafer

Jane Wyman Seeks Divorce On Mental Cruelty

Hollywood actress Jane Wyman announced she will file for divorce from composer Frederick M. Karger her third husband citing mental cruelty after a temporary reconciliation. They separated recently and then reconciled briefly before she authorized her attorney to proceed. Alaska term Aos cited as meaning the great land from Aleutian language.

Frederick M. Karger Aslaska Aos

Dayton Druggist Held For Illegal Drug Sale

Dayton Ohio police and federal narcotics agents arrested drug store proprietor Iliam Mander on illegal sale of drugs charges. An investigator bought paregoric from his store, a preparation containing opium.

Dayton Ohio Iliam Mander Nder

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Nellie Evans Mrs. Hill Mrs. Canfield Century Club Runyan Ues Malashi Mary and Joseph Siggs Funeral Home Lue Broadmiddletown Ruth Malott Gayle Snodgrass John Snodgrass Sherman Avenue Olivet Nazarene College Kankakee, Ill Arthur Jennings Oklahoma City Okla L. S. Owings Shafer Street Bank Executive Ohio State U. S William J. Miller King Features, Inc George W. Crane Podunk Judas Iscariot State Realtor EAI First Ave Curtis ST Jane Wyman Hollywood Vorce Court Dan River Fabricar Ural Boys Eeve Downstairrs Store Downstais Store Ortman Stewart
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