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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1955

Page

5

Reynolds Diver Vows Exchanged In Miamisburg

Mrs. Jean Reynolds of Miamisburg and J Estily Diver of West Middletown Rt 1 exchanged vows on Saturday at First Lutheran Church in Miamisburg officiated by Rev Joseph Frease. The bride wore teal blue faille with red rosebud corsage. The former Mrs Diver was a membership hostess at Dayton Young Women's League. Diver works in farming nearby. They will reside on Michael Road in West Middletown.

Jean Reynolds Miamisburg J. Estily Diver West Middletown Rt. 1 First Lutheran Church Joseph Frease

Friends Fete Jan. 29 Bride

Miss Frances Jean Drake bride elect of Keith Huttenlocker was honored at a linen and personal shower hosted by Mrs. Clarence Berkemeir and Mrs. Wayne Hursh on Haylan Street. Twenty five guests enjoyed games and prizes as gifts were displayed under white wedding bells and streamers. The couple plans to wed January 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of God in Zoe, Kentucky.

Frances Jean Drake Keith Huttenlocker Clarence Berkemeir Wayne Hursh Haylan Street Ray Weidie Chester Frashier Craig Ferrell Charles Lickliter Bertha Profitt Jeanne Wilson Nancy Dunlap Miss Drake Mr. Huttenlocker Church of God Zoe, Ky

Middletonians Reserve Places On Cincy Show Train

Middletown will be represented in New York City during the week of March 7. Thirteen people have signaled the Cincinnati Show Train to stop here so they may board it. Reservations have been made by Dr. Mildred L. Snyder, Miss Nell Blair Blackford, Mr. and Mrs. John Bruggeman, Mr. and Mrs. William Garvin, Mrs. William Castle, Mrs. Harold Larber, Mrs. William Downey, Mrs. John Wise, Mrs. Thomas O'Connor, Mrs. Fred Winslow and Mrs. Howard Hoffman.

Middletown New York City Cincinnati Mildred L. Snyder Nell Blair Blackford John Bruggeman William Garvin William Castle Harold Larber William Downey John Wise Thomas O'Connor Fred Winslow Howard Hoffman Covington Wilmington Springfiell Dayton New Haven Broadway Robert Montgomery Joseph Hayes New York Victoria Hotel Southern Ohio University of Cincinnati

Nu Phi Mu Installs New Members At Tea

Holiday House hosted a Nu Phi Mu Psi chapter tea honoring new members. Guests included Norma Cox Diane Hall Frances Frebis Dora Hartman Ruthella Berry Norma McGuire and Carol Helton with Mrs Art Roth and Peggy Cox in leadership. Jackie Cornwell led installation rites presenting pink roses and sorority pins. Refreshments were provided by Kathleen Sullivan and Nancy Barr.

Psi Chapter Nu Phi Mu Sorority Norma Cox Diane Hall Frances Frebis Dora Hartman Ruthella Berry Norma McGuire Carol Helton Art Roth Peggy Cox Jackie Cornwell Cornwell Kathleen Sullivan Nancy Barr

Wenzel Home Hosts Weekend Cocktail Dinner Party

Saturday evening at Linden Avenue Dr and Mrs Thomas Wenzel hosted a cocktail and dinner party. Guests included Dr and Mrs Charles H Buchert Dr and Mrs John Perkins Dr and Mrs Marion Swisher Mr and Mrs Ray Brown Mr and Mrs Robert Holly Mr and Mrs Paul Day Mrs Jerome Inwood and Mr and Mrs John Dillon.

Linden Avenue Thomas Wenzel Charles H. Buchert John Perkins Marion Swisher Ray Brown Robert Holly Paul Day Jerome Inwood John Dillon

Correas Host Informal Cocktail Party at Home

Mr and Mrs E A Correa entertained last evening at their S Main Street home with an informal cocktail and supper party. The guest list included about 20 young married couples among them Mr and Mrs Henry Haven Windsor Ill of Chicago.

E. A. Correa S. Main Street Henry Haven Windsor Ill Chicago

Prosperis Attend Pittsburgh Wedding of Niece

Mr and Mrs Mario Prosperi Jr and children return home on Garfield Street after attending the wedding of Prosperis niece Miss Charelle Blodgett to John Breen in Pittsburgh Pa The bride's mother is former Miss JoAnn Prosperi of Middletown Miss Nicky Prosperi was a bridesmaid The Prosperis joined a rehearsal dinner wedding and reception Mrs Robert J Raudebaugh former Middletonian now in Plainfield N J departed for home after visit with Mr and Mrs R S Burns Aberdeen Drive and relatives in Dayton Weekend guests were Mr and Mrs William Horner The Horners head back to St Louis Mo tomorrow

Mario Prosperi Jr Garfield Street Pittsburgh Prosperi Charelle Blodgett John Breen Nicky Prosperi JoAnn Prosperi Middletown Prosperis Robert J. Raudebaugh Plainfield, N. J R. S. Burns Aberdeen Drive Dayton J. J. Hallowell S. Main Street William Horner Horners St. Louis

Weekend soirees include Bells home party guests

Mr and Mrs James E Bell hosted weekend gatherings at their Sherman Avenue home. Dinner guests included Frank Brelsford, Mrs Lucille Greathouse, and Mr and Mrs Rufus Brelsford.

James E. Bell Bell Sherman Avenue Frank Brelsford Lucille Greathouse Rufus Brelsford

Coming Up in Ruth Circle at Calvary Methodist Church

Ruth Circle meets Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Frank Yeager 2109 Hill Ave Calvary Methodist Church invites members to assemble for the gathering at the specified address and time.

Ruth Circle Calvary Methodist Church Frank Yeager Hill Ave

Altar Rosary Society Card Party Planned At St Marys

Final plans for a charity card party by the Altar Rosary Society of St. Marys Church are set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. The event, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, carries a Valentine tea table presided by Mrs. A E Paul and Mrs. Roger Sherwood. Co chairs are Mrs. Ralph Barbour and Mrs. Paul D. Galeese. Tickets from Mrs Gazel Agoston or Mrs. James Amatulli. Proceeds go to the school fund.

Altar Rosary Society St. Mary’s Church Knights of Columbus A. E. Paul Roger Sherwood Ralph Barbour Paul D. Galeese Gazel Agoston James Amatulli Alamo Road

Couple announces marriage of Marilyn Jean Morrow and Pfe. Rhoades Richardson

Mr and Mrs Carl Morrow of Eaton announce the marriage of their daughter Marilyn Jean to Pfe Rhoades Richardson son of Mr and Mrs Rhoades Richardson of Camden. The bride is a Dixon Township High School graduate and the groom is stationed at Fort Hood Texas where they will join in March.

Carl Morrow Eaton Rt. 3 Marilyn Jean Pfe. Rhoades Richardson Jr Rhoades Richardson Camden Rt. 2 Dixon Township High School Richardson Ft. Hood, Tex

Betrothal Told by Camden Couple for Mary Jo Laird

Mr and Mrs Herbert K Laird of Camden Rt 2 announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jo Laird to Charles Bartlett of Toledo son of the Rev C B Bartlett of Alabama. Miss Laird is a senior in the School of Nursing at Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati and Bartlett is employed by Toledo State Hospital.

Herbert K. Laird Camden Rt. 2 Mary Jo Charles Bartlett Toledo C. B. Bartlett Alabama Miss Laird Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Toledo State Hospital

Fenwick Welfare Moves Meeting To Tuesday Night

The Fenwick Welfare Society changes its regular meeting to Tuesday at 8 pm at the high school due to a Wednesday card party at St. Mary’s Church. President John Murray notes Charles Hattery of the Junior Chamber will discuss the W. W. Sebald Self Reliance award for high school seniors. Refreshments will be served.

Fenwick Welfare Society John Murray St. Mary's Church Charles Hattery Junior Chamber of Commerce W. W. Sebald

Vital Statistics births and locations reported in town notices

A block of birth announcements lists multiple couples and locations including Osvaldo Nunez-Abrego, Tiff Glossip, William Leasure, James Imhoff, Norman Peyton, Charles Hale, Reed Cole, Russell Goldy, Dewey Baker, Samuel Moultry, Joseph Canter, Stanley Tabor, and others. Out of town and hospital mentions include Cincinnati Jewish Hospital and Mercy Hospital Hamilton with various patient names and relations noted.

Osvaldo Nunez Reed Cole Columbia Ave Russell Goldy Lewis St Dewey Baker Trenton Samuel Moultry Baltimore St Joseph Canter West Middletown Stanley Tabor Brent Dr

Walker Frost and Mary Lou Feix Named Hamilton Residents

Walker Frost aged 22 a truck driver and Mary Lou Feix aged 25 a store company employee, both of Hamilton, are referenced in the report as residents.

Walker Frost Mary Lou Feix Hamilton

Hospital Patients List Includes Various Names and Addresses

In The Hospital a Singer of 14th Ave medical Willie Shaffer of Superior Ave medical Mrs Grover Dineus Jr of Woodlawn Ave medical Mrs Bryan Philips of Fleming Rd medical Robert Mabray of Grove St medical Mrs Kelly Sorrell of Woodlawn Ave medical Everett Caudill son of Mr and Mrs Willard Caudill of Catalpa Dr medical Mrs Emma Powell of Manches ter Ave medical Charles Grund son of Mr and Mrs Richard Grund of Glenmore Richard Hasty son of Mr and Mrs Hershel Hasty of Vannest St medical Mrs Oscar Higgins of West Middletown Rt 2 medical William Blevins of Franklin Forrest Lutes of Mason Rt 1 surgical Mrs Grover Watkins of Pershine Ave surgical Sheron Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Beerh Moore of Baltimore St medical Mrs William Ayers of Franklin surgical Mrs Mary Moon of Grand Ave surgical Mrs Roy Potter of Franklin Mrs Leo Schinner of Bryant St surgical Mrs Victor Leturger of Trenton surgical Mrs Mary Turner of Walnut St Mrs Russell Burkhardt of Fleming Rd medical

14Th Ave Willie Shaffer Superior Ave Grover Dineus Jr Woodlawn Ave Bryan Philips Fleming Rd Robert Mabray Grove St Kelly Sorrell Everett Caudill Willard Caudill Catalpa Emma Powell Manchester Ave Charles Grund Richard Grund Glenmore Richard Hasty Hershel Hasty Vannest St Oscar Higgins West Middletown William Blevins Franklin Forrest Lutes Mason Rt. 1 Grover Watkins Pershine Ave Sheron Moore Beerh Moore Baltimore

Correspondence To Be Subject For Meeting

Miss Sybil Gilmore, correspondent supervisor at Standard Register Co Dayton, will discuss correspondence at a Middletown Personnel Assn meeting tomorrow at the Colony Restaurant. The program starts at 6 30 p m. The note mentions dietary observations of overseas communities.

Revival Services Begin at American Rescue Workers Mission

Revival services are now in progress at the American Rescue Workers Mission 801 W 3nd Ave and will run through January 30 at 7 30 p m The Rev and Mrs Irvin Sorrell home missionaries recently returned from the Indian Reservation in Texas will have charge of these services.

American Rescue Workers Mission W. 3Nd Ave Irvin Sorrell Texas

Spring Fashion Scene Will Show Navy Yellow Accents

Paris fashion opens Feb 1 with Dior promising no rigid H lines but long slender silhouettes. Navy and yellow dominate with varied sleeves and high bustlines, while Balmain Lanvin Givenchy Fath Maggy Rouff and others predict slim cuts, bright colors, light fabrics, and new silhouettes.

Paris Christian Dior Dior Balmain Fath House Lanvin Givenchy Heim

Youth Rally Planned Here by Middletown Churches

Middletown and nearby communities unite for a youth rally on February 6 from 3 to 7 pm at First Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by the Middletown Youth Council of Churches, the event closes National Youth Week with the theme One Fellowship in Christ. A $1 registration includes a dinner and is due January 30 to Betsy Little at 30089 Grand Ave. An offering during services benefits the Christian Community Center near Johannesburg, South Africa.

Middletown First Presbyterian Church

Lipstick Trick for Thinner Lips on the Face

Practical beauty tip advises enhancing small lips with careful application to balance facial proportions. It suggests gradual, precise layering and choosing complementary shades to avoid overdoing the look.

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