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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1959

Page

6

Lemon Monroe Concert Choir entertains Middletown AAUW meeting

The Lemon Monroe Concert Choir directed by Pauw Bell performed spirituals Broadway tunes and religious music at the Middletown AAUW branch meeting at the Girls' Club. AAUW plans to sponsor the Middletown Actors' Playhouse in a free act play as its civic project this year. During the session six new members were welcomed: Mayme Bicknell Ewart Gaunt Paine Steele and Williams.

Lemon + Monroe Middletown American Assn. of Girls’ Club Pauw Bell AAUW Charles Ewart J. Philip Gaunt Falls Paine Richard Steele Willard Williams

Shower Honors Sandra Minor Bride Elect

Miss Sandra Minor, bride elect of Donald Smith, was honored at a Sunday afternoon shower hosted by Miss Deede Adams and Miss Kay Adams at their 15th Avenue home. Red and white decor reflected a Valentine Day theme with prizes awarded to Mrs. Robert Livzey, Miss Sidne Whitehead, and Mrs. Robert Womack.

Sandra Minor Donald Smith Deede Adams Kay Adams 15Th Avenue Miss Minor Mr. Smith Calvary Methodist Church Robert Livzey Sidne Whitehead Robert Womack

74 2 Point Win at Middletown Bridge Club

Mrs. Stanley Weinstein and Mrs Howard Wikoff captured first with 74 percent at Temple Beth Sholom as five tables played in the Middle Town Duplicate Bridge Club meet. Don Van Ausdal and Jerry Lehman were second with 61 points and William Kash with Willard Wright placed third at 55 percent.

Stanley Weinstein Howard Wikoff Middletown Temple Beth Sholom Don van Ausdal Jerry Lehman William Kash Willard Wright

Community notices outline local meeting times and dues

The Coming Events column lists the Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3809 resuming meetings at Reynolds Avenue headquarters tonight at 7 30 Mrs Gordon Pence will collect 1959 dues after 7 The Eppa Long Guild of the First Methodist Church meets Friday at 8 p m at Mrs Leonard Hamm 716 11th Avenue replacing the earlier venue at Miss Betty Colyer's home

Post 3809 Reynolds Avenue Gordon Pence Eppa Long

Springtime dance planned to aid Middletown children

Delta Pi chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority met at J and J Bowling Lanes to plan the Springtime dance on March 7 at the American Legion auditorium. Proceeds fund dental aid for needy Middletown children. Co chairs led the event with tickets publicity and decorations. Tau Province welfare project named. Doty House donation approved. new social secretary appointed. next meeting a social at the Girls' Club on January 26.

Delta Pi Sigma Phi Gamma J&j American Legion Middletown Clark Wilhide Ray Welsh John Neuenswander Charles Joy Lfred Schwing Wiliam Burton George Frye Wilbur Roberson James Gutshall Vernon Carter Harold Hoover Springfield Clark County Council For Tau Province Welfare Project

Baileys Host Two Dinners in Sunday Evening Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs Lammie Bailey hosted a cover dish dinner at their S Main Street home on Sunday. Guests included Harold and Mrs Martz Howard and Mrs Monger W H Alexander Dwight Phillips and daughter Phoebe Mary Croll of Franklin John Begard and Mrs Germantown James Gross of Carlisle Leslie Earnhart of Lebanon Ken Bailey of Blue Ball. The Bailey home also hosted a dinner for Mrs Bailey’s uncle Owen Gross of Carlisle who celebrated his 84th birthday with Owen Gross James Gross and children and Dwight Phillips of Franklin in attendance.

Lammie Bailey S. Main Street Harold V. Martz Howard Monger W. H. Alexander Dwight Phillips Phoebe Mary Croll Franklin John Begard Germantown James Gross Carlisle Leslie Earnhart Lebanon Ken Bailey Blue Ball Bailey

Milligan Couple Called to Columbus for Mother’s Funeral

Mr and Mrs Oakey Milligan of Glenmore Drive are summoned to Columbus by the death of his mother. They will stay in Columbus for funeral services and return afterward.

Pre-Nuptial Parties Honor Joyce Sexton Bride-Elect

Mrs Arthur Darrell Jr hosted a linen shower at her South Avenue home for Joyce Sexton bride-elect of Robert Reed Davis with prizes to Mrs Robert Womack and Mrs Bernard Mechling. Also attended by numerous friends. a separate miscellaneous shower was hosted by Mrs Ernest Hammons on Stanley Street for the couple with guests from nearby towns.

Arthur Darrell Jr Ion South Avenue Joyce Sexton Robert Reed Davis Robert Womack Bernard Mechling Clayton Cable Millard Sexton J.T. Davis Ligah Chester Walter James Robert Peters Homer Day Charles Harris Jim Lycans William Burton Ernest Hammons Bonnie Cave Patty Sexton Dora Day Linda Darrell Carol James Davis United Presbyterian Church Stanley Street Miamisburg Lebanon Cincinnati Middletown

Plans Completed For St John PTA Card Party

Plans have been completed for the St John PTA card party to be held tomorrow at 8 p m at the Knights of Columbus Hall announced by chairman Mrs L M Andre Proceeds will go to St John School Refreshments will be served at tea tables Those asked to pour are Mrs Robert Brehm Mrs Frank Hummell Mrs Howard Reider and Mrs Howard Dimyer Players to provide their own cards and play any game Special prizes will be awarded Tickets available from several hosts.

St. John Pta Knights of Columbus Hall L. M. Andre St. John School Robert Brehm Frank Hummell Howard Reider Howard Dimyer Reider John Wills Joseph Petrocy George Hoover John Temmen

Longview Social Service League Plans Jan 17 Hospital Party

Eight board members attended a meeting at Mrs. Fred Garver's home on Nelbar Street. Mrs Robert Rettich attended as a guest. The group finalized plans for a January 17 hospital party sponsored by the Loyal Women and Men's Class of First Christian Church.

Fred Garver Nelbar Street Longview Social Service League Robert Rettich la Jan First Christian Church

Horoscope Forecast for 1959 Personal Prospects

The reading notes favorable planetary aspects through 1959 with emphasis on property and finances in the next five months. It warns against emotional displays in late March and urges harmony with business partners. hints at travel opportunities in early July and late August and promising news in December. A birthday child may be practical yet withdrawn, risking friendships.

Blue Ball Church Meeting Tonight

The Blue Ball Presbyterian Church holds its annual congregational meeting today at 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Articles of incorporation will be revised under the new denominational merger and reports from church organizations will be heard. election of new officers is scheduled per Rev. William Winch.

Blue Ball Presbyterian Church William Winch

Upward Brushing Suggested During Wall Cleaning

When cleaning walls use an upward brushing motion to reduce smears and streaks. This technique helps lift dirt more effectively and minimizes added marks on painted surfaces.

French Designer Sees American Fashion Move in Sync

Yvonne Minassian of Dior lauds American spring fashion shows praising charming outfits and wearable prices from 40 dollars. She notes U S designers Anne Fogarty Nettie Rosenstein and Wilson Folmar adapt Paris inspiration to American taste without copying, and stresses visits to America keep French buyers informed.

New York America Mme Yvonne Minassian House of Dior Paris Yvonne Imasls Anne Fogarty Nettie Rosenstein Wilson Folmar Fof Edward Abbott Yvonne Ap Fogarty France Switzerland

Vital statistics births and residents listed

A batch of birth notices and resident mentions from Franklin area addresses and out of town entries. Names include Arnold Deaton Sears Matlock Hale McCoy Marshall Sixt Caswell Campbell Cleasy Gilley Golder Horn Howard Karras Kinnard Lamm Lovely Norvell Pantel Robinson Sebald Sullivan Webb White with locations Franklin Dayton Miami Valley Hospital Mercy Hospital and others.

Arnold Deaton Iglehart St Joe Sears Meadow Ave Jesse D. Matlock S. East St Lebanon Forest C. Hale Jacksonburg Rd West Mid Dietown Kenneth B. Mc‘Coy Franklin-Madison Rd Franklin Paul R. Marshall Phyllis Wells Brooklands Rd Dayton Miami Valley Hospital Donald E. Sixt Franklin Rt Mercy Hospital Hamilton Caswell Campbell Hershell Campbell Miamisburg Ralph Cleasy Germantown Rosemary Gilley William Gilley Lamberton St Russell Golder Waynesville Clarence Horn George Howard W. P. Karras Tytus Ave Eugene F. Kinnard William L. Lamm Tanya Lovely Eugene Lovely

Hospital roll reveals local patients and dismissals

The hospital census lists many residents including Debra Day and Rosiyn Day with family ties to Charles Day and Kelly Shepherd. Names appear alongside street addresses in Hamilton Middletown Miamisburg and nearby towns. Dismissed patient Ronald Beckett from Franklin joins other local names noted in the list.

Mark A. Nickell Cecil Nickell Jewell St Clyde King Ottawa St Frank E. Cmehil Vannest Ave Grover C. Watkins Pershing Ave Martha Russell Trenton Lonnie Fryman Carlisle William Stokes Cincinnati Arvel W. Hampton Spencer Debra Day Charles Day Rosiyn Douglas Shepherd Kelly Shepherd West Middletown Rt. 1 Kenneth Halsey Kensington St Hershell Campbell Miamisburg Charlotte Campbell Joseph le Moyne Virginia Davis S. Main

Tuesday Meetings Around Town in Various Venues

A mixed schedule lists Sertoma at 6 30 pm at Manchester Hotel South Middletown Fire Dept Amanda fire station Mayfield Fire Dept Sheffield Street Fire House VFW Miami Valley Post 3809 post headquarters Amanda PTO Lemon Monroe Bald Boosters Johns PTO North Madison Volunteer Firefighters Association Sportsmen's Club and other groups meet from 6 to 8 pm at locations including schools fire houses armories and lodges.

Sertoma Manchester Hote Middletown North Madison Volunteer Firefighters Assn Fire House Sportsmen's Club Miami Lodge Monroe Legion Home

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Chardelle Weber Baileys Penang Lubbers Ayu Cy Sorg Mansion S. Main ST Or Hamilton TW Ballet Lusbers School OF Dance Wete Cstrellita Blue Ball Church Dorothy Roe AP Women’s Music House Ave Dwight Norvell Lowrene Norvell Rufus St John Pantel Central Ave John Robinson Yankees Arthur Sebald Inland Dorothy Sullivan Clark St Cornelius Sullivan Manchester Rd Jack Webb Melvin Webb Andrews St William White Georgina Carter Orville Carter Curtis St Harvey Dennis Creekview Glenda Taylor Glenn D. Taylor Vanjnest Ave James Booth Lewis W. Sohn Somerville William H. Myers John Hotarick Fairmount Ave Joan Norbert Day Columbia Avenue Harley Wolf Texas Ave Hannah Booth Hillsboro Hospital Ronald Beckett Richard Beckett Clara Belcher Auburn Clester Brewer Harlan Brandenburg 2Ndve L T. John’s Pto Grden Age Club Civic Association Girl Scout Room Knights of St. John St John Spring Hill Franklin Foe P.m National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Armory Joyce Carmelettes Manus U. S U.S Strand Theatre Central Avenue West Central Second Avenue Broad & Verity Grand Avenue & Gideave Road Union Sewitany
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