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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1958

Page

6

Women Voters Plan January Unit Meetings

The League of Women Voters Middle to chapter schedules January unit meetings with the topic Paying Our Way a discussion of Ohio tax structure and the state budget. Leaders include Mrs. William R. Bailey Mrs. G. W. Breiel Mrs. Wallace Ford Mrs. Richard Harfst Mrs. Bruce Martin and Mrs. David Thompson. Morning session 9:30 at 31 S Main St. Afternoon 1 at 3412 Central Ave. Evening 7:45 at 126 Euclid St.

League of Women Voters League Ohio William R. Bailey G. W. Breiel Wallace Ford Richard Harfst Bruce Martin David Thompson Breiel S. Main St George Hutchinson Central Ave Euclid St

Bride Elizabeth Klamo to Wed January 25

Miss Elizabeth Klamo bride elect of Merie Gibson of Dayton was honored at a Sunday afternoon shower hosted by her mother Mrs. Cyprian Klamo. Sixty five guests attended at the Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co auditorium. Prize winners included Mrs. Charlies Thier and several others. The couple will marry January 25 at 4 30.

Elizabeth Klamo Merie Gibson Dayton Cyprian Klamo Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Mary Etta Street Charlies Thier John Ifch Andy Chupka Frank Chupka John Swarcz Vincent Kipus Anna L. Warmoth Veronica Presta Paul Slezak Mike Hupka Klamo Gibson

Middletown Ordinance Authorizes Bond Issue for Sidewalk Repairs

The City Commission of Middletown Ohio ordinances the issuance of bonds totaling 4700 in anticipation of special assessments to fund curb and gutter repairs on multiple streets including Nelbar Tytus Main Yankee Curtis Kunz Woodlawn Garfield and Lawn Avenues. The bonds mature from 1958 to 1962 with annual installments and are secured by a property tax levy and assessments already levied.

City OF Middletown City Commission Nelbar Street Tytus Avenue Atco Avenue Clark Street Main Street Manchester Avenue First Avenue Second Avenue Eighth Avenue RB & O. Railroad Young Street Curtis Street Woodlawn Avenue Garfieldtreet Hudson Avenue Heffner Avenue Lawn Avenue Baltimore Street Cherry Street Butler County Ohio Mein Street B. & O. Railroad Kunz Avenue Yankee Road Wicoff Street Garfield Street Beltimore Street Sinking Fund Treasury Investment Board

Edna Piersall and Melvin Druley Bridal Vows

Edna M Piersall of West Middletown and Melvin Druley of Fleming exchange marriage vows in a single ring ceremony at Edwards Memorial Methodist Church Liberty Ind Rev James P Haas officiated. The couple both work locally and reside on Sherman Avenue.

Edna M. Piersall R. Melvin Druley Armco Steel Corp Central Sherman Avenue

Couple Wed At St. Pauls Evangelical Church

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Goldie St John of Hill Avenue to Joseph R. Cornele of West Middletown Rt 1. They exchanged vows January 10 at 11 a.m. in the St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church chapel, with Rev. H. C. Grunewald officiating. The bride wore a Dresden blue lace sheath dress and pink rosebud corsage. the groom’s sister served as witness and best man was P. C. Hamlin. They will reside at 2006 Hill Ave.

Goldie St. John Hill Avenue Joseph R. Cornele West Middletown St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church H. C. Grunewald Cornele John Dunfee Mansfield

University Club Adds 5 Members

Middletown chapter members Mrs Glenn Beck Mrs Robert Boni Miss Norma Bowman Mrs James Browne and Miss Mary Dillon joined the University Club as a business session noted Middletown’s branch ranking ninth largest AAUW in Ohio. Civic chairwoman R L Kenyon reported on a Christmas party for Edison School students and teachers with gifts.

Middletown Walt Glenn Beck Robert Boni Norma Bowman James Browne Mary Dillon Glenn Hempstead AAUW Ohio R. L. Kenyon Edison School Karl Maslowski Roosevelt Junior High School University Club Nancy Slattery Martin Rush John Akerman Lawrence Wilson J. J. Canfield Joseph Sheppard Thomas Braun

Sorority Plans Future Events in Montgomery County

Sigma Phi Gamma sorority met at J&J Lanes and voted to support Gamma Psi chapter in buying prescription eyeglasses for Montgomery County Home for the Aged residents. They scheduled the Dental Aid dance for March 8 at the American Legion Home and set a rummage sale for January 21 with Mrs. Wilber Perkins as chairman. Delegates to the Province convention February 8-9 at the Van Cleve Hotel in Dayton were Mrs. Harold Hoover and Mrs. George Frye, with Mrs. Wilbur Roberson chairing the January 27 social at J&J Lanes. Rushees include Mrs. Max Wells, Mrs. Gene Wells, Mrs. Earl Swain, Mrs. William Burton, Mrs. Neil Pappas, Mrs. William Lentz, Mrs. Chester Laycock, and Mrs. Robert Gutshall, with province secretary Mrs. Kenneth May attending.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority J&j Lanes Gamma Psi Montgomery County Ray Welsh Wilber Perkins Harold Hoover George Frye van Cleve Dayton Wilbur Roberson Max Wells Gene Wells Earl Swain William Burton Neil Pappas William Lentz Chester Laycock Robert Gutshall Kenneth May Province

Ten Thousand Gift for Miami University Chapel

A $10 000 donation from Mrs John R Simpson in memory of her husband supports Miami University's sesquicentennial chapel. The gift includes 5000 pledged now and 5000 due before project completion, bringing gifts and pledges to 107 256 toward a 250 000 goal. Colonel Simpson, 1899 Miami graduate, died December 1956 and is buried in Oxford. Construction hoped to begin this year for the February 17 1959 official observance.

Oxford Miami University John R. Simpson Colonel Simpson Miami Richmond Ind Hamilton Dayton

Plastic hamper guards bath mildew and odor

A scientifically ventilated sterilized plastic clothes hamper protects soiled laundry from mildew and odor. Keep the hamper clean by washing it often with hot soap or detergent suds.

Local Births and Names List

Vital statistics report shows multiple births and residents named across towns. Newborns include a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Willie Fountain and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meade, both yesterday, and a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevens today.

Willie Fountain York St Richard Meade Middletown Rt. 1 Paul Stevens Highland St

Hospital Note Mentions Betz and Sorrell Family

In The Hospital Miss Louise Betz of Moore Rd. Kevin Sorrell, son of Mr. and

Louise Betz Moore Rd Kevin Sorrell

Community Meetings And Local Notices Digest

A compilation of numerous meetings across ocas entities including YMCA Ser toma at the Manchester Hotel South Middletown Fire Dept Amanda Fire Station Oneida PTO Lemon Monroe Band Boosters VFW Post 3809 Mayfield Fire Dept SPEBSQSA Monroe IOOF Hall Fraternal Order of Eagles Sportsmen's Club North Madison Volunteer Fire Fighters Assn and more. Also lists residents identified by full names and addresses and several out of town entries with hospital and discharge details.

VFW Miami Valley Post Mayfield Fire Dept Sheffield Street Spebsqsa Legion Miami Lodge Monroe Fraternal Order of Eagles P.m Sportsmen's Club St. John’s North Madison Volunteer Firefighters Assn YMCA Golden A Civic Assn Blythe-Williams American Legion National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Armory Legion Home Highview Golden Helmet S. Main St Order of Ahepa Nelva Center

Longview League Elects Officers and Welcomes Ten New Members

Mrs. Robert Connaroe was elected president of the Longview Social Service League at a meeting held at Mrs. Harry Montgomerys home. J. S. Winkelman was named vice president, Mrs. Fred Garver secretary, and Miss Elizabeth Johnson treasurer. Ten new members joined, and a donation was received from Today's Women Circle, MSL.

Robert Connaroe Longview Social Service League Harry Montgomery J. S. Winkelman Fred Garver Elizabeth Johnson Women Circle MSL

Card Party Planned to Benefit Ada Leonard Memorial Library

The Alumnae Association of the Middletown Hospital School for Nursing sets January 29 for its annual benefit card party. Proceeds aid the Ada Leonard Memorial Library. Miss Eleanor Hopkins chairs the event which starts at 8 p m with a special prize. Reservations via Mrs Betty Long.

Alumnae Assn Middletown Hospital School For Nursing Ada Leonard Memorial Library Eleanor Hopkins Betty Long

Coming Events At Monroe Methodist and Ramblers Club

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Monroe Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 8 p m in the church social room. Mrs Don Potter and Mrs John Musgrove will present A Trip To Japan and a film From The Church Nishio will close the program. Hostesses are Mrs C F Warner and Mrs Florence Constiner. The Ramblers Club meets at 8 p m Thursday at 1820 Brentwood St the Knight home replacing the Jones residence event.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Monroe Methodist Church Don Potter John Musgrove Japan Nishio C. F. Warner Florence Constiner Ramblers Club Ralph Knight Brentwood St Edward Jones

Neatness key to top babysitter jobs in mothers’ eyes

The best babysitters win work by appearing neat and well dressed. Clean washable clothes appeal most to mothers as they are easy to keep clean at home with soap and detergent suds.

Mona Lisa Like Portrait of Princess Margaret Draws Buzz

British papers praise Pietro Annigoni's portrait of Princess Margaret after 21 sittings and reports of artist sitter negotiations. The work, shown at Clarence House, evokes Mona Lisa mystique while critics note uneven execution with adjustments to hair and neckline.

London Princess Margaret Pietro Annigoni Annigoni Cedra Osborne Margaret Miss Osborne Queen Elizabeth Ili Duke of Edinburgh Elizabeth Clarence House Pierre Jeannerat The Daily Mail Jeannerat

Woodruffs Win At Bridge Club Meet

Mr and Mrs Clifford Woodruff won first place at Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club with a 47 percent score. Kerry Rothstein and Robert Neurenberg were second with 42 points and Gordon Nein and Howard Wikoff were third with 41 as five tables played at Beth Sholom Temple averaging 36.

Clifford Woodruff Middletown

Moon mountains heights measured by shadow lengths

Astronomers used shadow lengths to estimate lunar mountain heights. By analyzing sunlight angles over the lunar surface, researchers derived elevation estimates for prominent moon peaks.

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Francis Carmody Ee Ae E. Ye Edna Piersall Melvin Druley St. Paul's Status of Women Study Group Ruth Balzer Mary Lord Frank Hinkle C. A. Steller Howard Humphreys Dorothy Stitt Charles Foutz Mildred Winkelman MU Chapel Johnny Lang S. Patent Office William J. Miller King Features Syndicate William A. Whitesell Otis Hospital Celina Edna Triplett Moore St Harold Whitesell Excello Harley Sorrell Germantown Grimsey Rose Cecil Baker Franklin Rhonda Hollon Ronald Hollon Trenton Homer Piersall Norman Kerr Linder Ave Homer Murphy Walter Bunnell Frank Lin Charles Cooper Sunset Sertoma Manchester Hotel South Middletown Fire Dept Amanda Oneida Pto Amanda Pto Lemon-Monroe Lemon-Monroe High School Katie Young Plum Ave Sarah Fay Mcintosh Wilburn Mcintosh Sheridan Ave Kenneth Amburgey Marvin Amburgey 16Th Ave Eugene Carter Curtis William Null Paul Blankenship Auburn St Leford Keith Pearl Manuel Fitzpatrick Well Rd James Wolfer Midway Mrs Willie Bagley of Burbank Harold Osborne Donald Clemons Daniel Perdue Forest Ave Franklin Risen Jewell St Charles Neubrander Robert Snyder Carol Jeanne Augspurger Britton Rd Middletown Rt Dayton Grandview Hospital Wilbur McConnell Wilming Arthur Staggs Cecil Taylor 1St Ave Robert Walters S. Verity Pkwy Longview League Effie Manchester Ave J. L. Purdy Dohn Hardware Steve Allen Ayds Steve Jayne Allen Jayne Meadows John Ross Lewis Drugs Woodruffs U. S. GA Central Avenue Strand West Central 1St National Bank Second Ave Broad & Verity Pkwy Grand Avenue Gideon Road Union SomTarg So U.S. Middletown Maytag Sales & Service Melampy Norris JU. S
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