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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1960
Page
6
Mrs Calvin Skinner spoke on portrait painting at an Art Study Club meeting held at Mrs Robert Raine's Linden Avenue home. She argued the art declined with the advent of photography and noted early portraits served religious and donor roles while life likenesses were rare and costly.
Miss Audrey Peters, noted fashion and TV figure, will visit town for a John Ross Store fashion show. The New York fashion authority will narrate and assist customers as Italian inspired spring dresses are modeled in two shows at 12 30 p m and 7 30 p m.
Members of the Women Teachers Club met at Miss Ethel Reno's Flem ming Road home and enjoyed an imaginary trip to Europe described by Miss Jo Arm. Social committee members for the event were Miss Reno Miss Dorothy Brown Miss Margaret Fisher and Mrs Mayme Bicknell.
Art Thomann of Tytus Avenue returns from a 10 day trip to Huston Texas where he visited his son Ariel a Baylor University College of Medicine sophomore.
Richard A. Perry son of Mr and Mrs Robert Perry of Elman Drive resumes studies at the Sons of the Sacred Heart Seminary in Cincinnati after a two week visit here The move marks a return to scholastic duties following the stay.
A linen shower honors Barbara June Graff bride elect of John Paul Denny hosted by Mrs. William Forkner and her daughter at Elm Place. Guests include many local matrons and prize winners were Mrs. James Finley Mrs. Sam Tutt and Mrs. Joseph Baker Jr. The couple will wed February 27 at 7 30 p m in the Church of the Ascension.
Vital statistics list multiple births and names in Franklin, Germantown, and surrounding areas. Entries record parents, addresses, and the newborns noted yesterday along with several residents cited in related notices.
Sherman Carpbell 29 Armco employee and Lillie Lusk 27 a registered nurse wed at home address West Middletown Rt. 2 Glyndon Bryant 20 a laborer of 109 N. Main St. wed Geraldine Marcum 18 of Oxford State Rd. Middletown Rt. 3
In The Hospital Joseph S. Brockman of Oregonia Virgil S Clem of N Broad St James G Williams of Mount ed Rt 4 Clay R Lawson of Franklin Mrs Robert Koontz of Princeton St Mrs Ronald Gunkle of Fifth Raymond Curtis of Lefferson Mrs William A Gillie of Lefferson Rd Mrs James R Reffit of Moore St Mrs Robert Fraley Sr of West Middletown Rt 1.
Domino Events Goodwill Mothers Club will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Reese Johnson 1814 Sheffield Street. American War Mothers will meet tomorrow at 1 30 p m in the American Legion home.
The Philathea Class at First Methodist Church held a covered dish dinner in Epworth Hall attended by 28 members. Mrs. Fred Lehmkuhl chaired the event with several aides, followed by a business session led by Mrs. J. A. Hamm. Ray Michael spoke on The Miracle of America with colored slides.
Mrs. C. T. Dagenbach hosted the WSWS Afternoon Group at First EUB Church on Florence Street with eighteen members attending. The group announced World Service Day on Sunday Jan 17 at 10 30 a m with Janet Gilbert as guest speaker and talks on Africa including The 20th Century Invades Africa and Educational Needs of Africa.
Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church hosted a covered dinner for the Sheafor Philothea Class with 25 members seated at red and white decorated tables and evergreen accents. Co chairs were Blanche Halsey and Emma Page with assistants Danner Hoskins and Graf. Mrs. Paul Easton directed the business session and Mrs. Harry Montgomery reviewed January from Anniversaries and Holidays by Mary E. Hazeltine.
Twenty six members of Fidelis Class at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church met last night at the Park Street residence of Mrs. Virgil Combs for a church group gathering.
A St Johns Parish Altar Rosary Society meeting featured a covered-dish supper and Epiphany gifts to Rev. John Oberlander Rev. Lawrence Wessel Rev. Bernard Bruening and retiring president Mrs Frank Ludewig. New officers installed include Mrs Herschel Bennett president Mrs John Blust and others with committee chairs renewed. New member Mrs Robert Andres was welcomed.
Las Vegas AP report says George Zaharias widower of Babe Didrikson married actress Betty Burgess in a Tuesday civil ceremony. Zaharias, 50, from Tampa, has known Burgess, 42, for TM years as the Australian-born actress pursues small film roles.
Miss Jeanette Niederlander Mrs James Cast and Miss Lorre Hagen will represent Col Jonathan Bayard Smith chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at the Ohio State Conference March 16 in Cleveland. Alternate delegates named were Mrs Kenneth Coburn Mrs Johnston and Miss Mary Strodtbeck. Delegates to the National Continental Congress April 17 in Washington include Niederlander and Miss Mary Hankinson. Alternates: Mrs Coburn Mrs Leslie Raine and Mrs Cast.
Irene Barr notes The Pleasure of His Company opened at Shubert Theater led by Donald Cook and a veteran cast. The two act comedy suffers from excessive talk and weak action though Cook delivers a strong performance as Biddeford Poole and Carolyn Groves shines as the daughter who longs to travel. Cyril Ritchard directs the Broadway transfer with productions nightly at 8:30 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 2.
Miss Bennett portrayed the mover in a local production and drew attention with the charm of her performance. The revue highlighted her stage presence and attractive rendering of a key role.
Members of Beta chapter, Delta Chi Sigma sorority gathered at Tee's Restaurant for a business session. A nominating committee was appointed for February officer elections, and Mrs. Fred Rau was pledged during a special service. Initiation for new members is set for next month at the Holiday House with Mrs. Slamka and Mrs. Brammer in charge.
The Welcome Wagon Club sets Cupid Capers a semi formal dance for members and guests on February 13 from 9 p m to 1 a m at Moost Hall Don Irwin s Dayton orchestra will provide music Tickets are available from committee members or Mrs Hatfield at 3719 Central Avenue New members announced at the meeting include Mrs Paul Ayers and Miss Pat Drake Prize winners were Mrs John Ridgeway and several others
Washington AP reports the comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of condition from all national banks as of the close of business Thursday December 31.
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