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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1961

Page

3

Debaters Busy With January Tournaments At MHS

Middletown High School gears up for several events including Prince of Peace eliminations in Columbus and a state contest tied to the Ohio pastor's convention on January 22. Debaters travel to Princeton and Wyoming for events, with Delaware hosting an all events meet January 28. The Ohio General Scholarship Test is set for January 26, and the National Forensic League promotes salt water taffy to raise funds. A junior class play titled Plight into Danger is part of Middletown School Days today, with narration by Don Lennie and Ron VanBuskirk. A Youth of Christ group forms at the high school, led by staff to arrange scripture sessions and rallies. Also noted are halftime storms at Middle basketball games on January 27 and February 17, and distribution of eligibility cards for class rings to juniors.

Mildred Ward Larry Schrock Columbus Ohio Veteran’s Memorial Hall Princeton MHS Wyoming Delaware Middletown High School National Forensic League Middletown Don Lennie Ron VanBuskirk

Theatre party to see Gigi at Roosevelt Junior High

A theatre outing is planned for Saturday January 21 to view Gigi at Roosevelt Junior High School. Tickets are being arranged through Thespian president John Fisher and Mrs John Akerman. The Middle drill team will perform prior to the show.

Gigi Roosevelt Junior High School John Fisher Thespian John Akerman Middletown High School WPFR Middletown Fenwick St. Mary's Cyo St. John's Cyo Teasday Green Fiessinger Lois Gaston Audrey Thien Peggy Delaney Cincinnati Gardens

Mrs Earle To Speak To Girls Association Next Sunday

Next Sunday Mrs. Earle will address the Girls Association with Sharon Smith as chair assisted by Barbara Keys Effie Dooley Joyce Zornes Louella Forster Geraldins Eads Lucille Hart and Wilma Blanton. She will discuss social life in Holland musts for tourists what's special to see and buy the country Flowers and life beyond canals and dikes windmills and wooden shoes. A 30 minute film will be shown and Mrs Earle will lead a question and answer session.

Sharon Smith Barbara Keys Effie Dooley Joyce ‘Zornes Louella Forster Geraldins Eads Lucille ‘Hart Wilma Blanton Holland Earle Wil

NHS Officers Elected and School Events Noted

Monroe Sorrell High School chapter of the National Honor Society elected Gary Sorrell as president Ed Strinko as vice president Lyte Leavell as secretary Larry Sullivan as treasurer Paul Ruark serves as faculty advisor A steak dinner follows next Saturday in the lunch room with tickets 75 cents and 1 25 Band Boosters sponsor The event funds the band Shifts on the paper staff include Joan Adams Crystal Young and Charlotte Shatto with new editors and managers Finals for Champion Paper Foundation Scholarship finalists named Donna Hammond Susan Oliver and Linda Shackelford are contenders Justice of Dutch arts and the annual current events test results announced with Charles Heck leading the test and alternates named

Monroe National Honor Society Gary Sorrell Ed Strinko Lyte Leavell Larry Sullivan Paul Ruark Donna Hammond Susan Oliver Linda Shackelford Joan Adams Bev Bares Crystal ‘Young Marie Oswald Patty Darling Charlotte Shatto Benny Fletcher Connie Tugzgle Donna Philhower

Three Senators Share Same Surname Across Eras

Washington AP reports that the Senate has featured three members with the same last name in multiple eras. Current trio: Long of Missouri Senator Edward V. Long and Senators Russell B. Long of Louisiana and Oren E. Long of Hawaii. Historical examples include the Thomases and the Jones family in earlier sessions.

Washington Senate Library of Congress Edward V. Long Long Missouri Russell B. Long D-La Oren E. Long Hawaii John Thomas Idaho Elmer Thomas Elbert Thomas

Fenwick Senior Girls Launch Fund Drive for Trip

Fenwick High School senior girls sponsor a clothing drive to raise funds for a Washington D C trip. They will visit homes to solicit contributions and may be contacted via Edwina Graham Carol Shockey or Robin Weiss in room 304 for donations.

Washington, D.C Edwina Graham Carol Shockey Robin Weiss

Weekly Local Meetings Schedule Headlines

Monday meetings include Industrial Council at noon at Manchester Hotel and Monroe Grange at Monroe Elementary School. Armory hosts Middletown Civic Symphony at 7:30 pm and VEW Post 6405 at 7:30 pm. Garfield area events listed for Tuesday cover Civitan, Rotary, safety, Sertoma, and community groups. Community fire and military units also meet with times.

Industrial Council Manchester Monroe Grange Monroe Armory Middletown Civic Symphony Garfield Safety Council Mittee Civic Association Rotary Sertoma Club South Middletown Fire Association Amanda Fire House Alcoholics Anonymous Al-Anon Family Group

Breen Admits Failure to File Federal Income Taxes

Curtis L. Breen a 61 year old from Bellevoie pleaded guilty in US District Court to failing to file federal income tax returns for five years. He faces sentencing on January 27 and was ordered held in Lucas County jail on a $5,000 bond. Breen a machinist at Sandusky said he refused to file because he challenged government power and believed tax laws grant certain citizens preferential treatment.

Toledo, Ohio Curtis L. Breen Bellevoie Breen Lucas County Sandusky

Shields Named Judge at Dayton

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle appointed Vin cent M. Shields to the Dayton Common Pleas Court to replace Belga ayl Sherer in the Domestic Relations Division. Shields will serve until a successor is elected and qualified, effective February 9.

Columbus Ohiho Vincent M. Shields Dayton Michael V. DiSalle Shields Belga Ayl Sherer Second District Court of Appeals Shiexts Dormeath Relations Common Pleas

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Marianna Jacobs Youth of Christ J. C. Schultz Dean McCullough John Wheeler Christian Activities Center Hamilton Cincinnati Earle Mrs. Earle Girls’ Association Sorrell Nhs President Charles Heek Bob Scott Benny Barbara Farmer Terry Kemp Charles Heck Ray Cox Mike Jackson Jona Sherron Ngai Iwich Wasiday Ministry of Jones Jones and Jones Violet Ray Laundry Sutphin ST Fred Bishop Room 304 Room 933 Mary Rogers Donna Berry Paulette Lakrosky John White Janice Dobrozsi Greta Fiessinger Pat Graham Mike Herr Marilyn Mandzak Bill Courtney Bob Schwab Betty Crocker Fenwick High School Susan Ritter Susan Grunner’s Franklin Barcalounger Geunneses Civitan Club Manchester Hotel Rotary Club Mayfeld Fire Department Sheffield Street Maple Park Pto Broad Spebsqsa Legion Council On World Affairs SGH Ross Coats Ross’ Coat Department Sandler
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