Interesting People Right at Home in Franklin and Monroe
A look at local figures who exemplify engaging lives close to home. Arthur D. Eldridge at Franklin First Baptist is described as a lively nonagenarian with wide interests, while Monroe’s Mark Neus and his daughters Frances and Margaret are praised for smart, capable handling of the family grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Franklin
First Baptist
Arthur D. Eldridge
H. S. Geesner
Mr. Eldridge
Eldridge
Franklin Book Club
Franklin First Baptist Church
A. D. Eldridge
Monroe
Nell
Mark
Frances
Margaret
Monroe School
Mark Neus
Memories of a Minstrel Man Leads to Berea College Gift
William E. McFee of Middletown Ohio donated his complete 999 classical RPM records to Berea College Kentucky to enrich its music department. The collection spans orchestra vocal works overtures symphonies and Caruso recordings, with praise from Berea College President Francis Hutchins. McFee previously performed with Jean Missud Arthur Pryor John Philip Sousa and Merle Evans and advised Ferde Grofe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Berea College
Berea
William E. McFee
Louisville Courier- Journal
William Errol McFee
Middletown
Kentucky
Francis M. Hutchins
McFee
Jean Missud
Salem
Mass
More Memories of a Minstrel Man
It is announced that a sequel to the first column by Bill is ready and will appear next Sunday under the title More Memories of a Minstrel Man. The note invites readers to look forward to the installment.
Donna Spring and Robert Reid Wed in Indianapolis Ceremony
The wedding of Donna Louise Spring to Robert David Reid took place at Meredian Heights Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wing, wore a peau de soie gown with Chantilly lace, and attendants wore blue satin gowns. Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Reid, is in the US Air Force at Lackland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Louise Spring
Robert David Reid
Meredian Heights Presoe Church
Indianapolis
Guy Wing
Sinead
James Blair
Columbia Avenue
Middletown
Spring
Middletown Journal
Civic Association
Reid
Douglas Reid
Roy Conner Jr
J. L. Matthews
T. R. McCullough
Vernon Reid
Janet Blair
Bonnie Barcik
Mary Ann Pocock
Couple Wed In Las Vegas Wedding Ties Edna Hillenbrand’s Family
Mrs. Edna Hillenbrand of Trenton announces the marriage of her daughter Geraldine to Charles Owen Burd son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Burd of Cummings North Dakota. The ceremony was December 13 in Las Vegas Nevada. The bride wore a light blue dress and white orchids. Attendants included Mrs Nita Charboreau of Las Vegas and Scott McWayne of Honolulu Hawaii. Geraldine a Middletown High School graduate attended Sinclair College and was a stewardess for American Airlines. Charles graduated from Climax High School Minnesota and attended the University of Hawaii. The couple reside in Hollywood California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Hillenbrand
Trenton
Geraldine
Charles Owen Burd
Charles E. Burd
Cummings
N. D
Las Vegas
Nev
Burd
Nita Charboreau
Scott McWayne
Honolulu
Hawaii
Middletown High School
Sinclair College
Dayton
Coming Week Events In Middletown Churches and Clubs
A dense schedule lists gatherings for numerous groups Monday through Friday. Sorority, sewing, and civic club meetings fill evenings at J and J Lanes, Grand Ave addresses, and church halls with many listings for Daughters of America, VFW Auxiliary, Pythian Sisters, Women’s groups, and Circle clubs across Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority
Middletown
Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America
Henry Bohne
Grand Ave
Espa Geary
Warren Rd
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Richard Shaffer
Elm St
Busy Bee Mothers Circle
Dean Ousley
West Middletown
Sorosis Club
Edward Barker
Wesleyan Service Guild
First Methodist Church
Epworth Hall
Women’s Assn
First Presbyterian Church
Mike Dannis
Midway St
Fred Winslow
Highland St
John C. Hanchett
Manchester Rd
Alfred York
Sheldon Rd
David Knochs
Heinkel Rd
First Baptist Church
Sam Morningstar
S. Broad St
Ramblers Club
E. W. Jones
Yankee Rd
FTTF
Goforth
Garwood Wells
Eden Dr
Wikoff
Thomas Brown
N. Broad St
Lowe Circle
Walter Stamp
Shafor St
League Studies Tax Structure In Ohio Meetings
The League of Women Voters will study Ohio tax structure and the state budget in January unit meetings. Led by Mrs. William R. Bailey and others, sessions run January 15 morning, afternoon, and evening at three members’ homes. open to all members and interested persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
League
Ohio
William R. Bailey
G. W. Breiel
Harfst
Bruce Martin
Arts Ford
Richard
David Thompson
Breiel
S. Main St
Geor Hutchinson
Central A
Euclid St
Couple Married In Richmond
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Lois Wardlow of Woodlawn Avenue and A Mc Dan ie E Manns of West Middletown. They wed January 11 in Richmond Indiana. Manns serves with a crash rescue unit at Kirtland AF Base New Mexico. They plan to live in Albuquerque New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Wardlow
William Wardlow
Woodlawn Avenue
A. Mc
Danie E. Manns
Lawrence Manns
West Middletown
Richmond
Ind
Manns
U. S.air Force
Kirtland AF Base
New Mexico
Albuquerque
N. M
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Alice Lawler
Armco
Information Service
Neil O'Brien
Louisville
Donna Spring
Mr. Reid
Don Reese
Robert Wruble
Joseph Matthews
David Spring
Marott Hotel
Barbara
Mary Ellen McGinnis
Columbus
Stephens College
Butler University
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Indiana University
Sigma Nu Fraternity
US Air Force
Lackland AF
San Antonio
Tex
Bert Lawler
Richard Greathouse
George Brooks
Ruth Thompson
Irving’s
Central Ave
Hanes
Irving
Gay Gibson
Karen Siegfried
Jack Siegfried
Franklin Street
Trans World Airlines
Otterbein College
TWA
Kansas City
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
League Studies
Gouch-Lamb Cleaners
Sutphin
Central Avenue
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