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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1961

Page

3

Schmacker-Lewis Wedding Planned For Saturday

Miss Randa Kay Schmacker and Maurice FE Lewis have arranged a 4 30 p m ceremony at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Maid of honor is Virginia Sennet. Best man is Mark Watson with ushers Russell McHenry and William Tanruther. Reception hosts include Mrs Joseph Claflin Mrs Charles Kretchman Miss Sharon Lewis and Mrs William Tanruther. The bride is the Schmacker daughter of Mr and Mrs Randolph J Schmacker. The groom's parents are Mr and Mrs E Lewis of Rapid City South Dakota.

Randa Kay Schmacker Maurice FE. Lewis Bethlehem Lutheran Church Virginia Sennet Lewis Mark Watson Bay Village Ohio Russell McHenry William Tanruther Ception Wildwood Golf Club Joseph Claflin Watertown S. D Charles Kretchman Redfield Sharon Lewis Rapid City Randolph J. Schmacker Aeronca Street E. Lewis

Playhouse Board Plans Religious Production “Family Portrait”

The Playhouse Board discusses the religious play Family Portrait to be produced with the Middletown Cornell of Churches. Performances are set for March 4 and 25 with key committee heads named and details on casting and production.

Playhouse Board First Presbyterian Church Middletown Cornell of Akerman J Kuderer Ward Browning F. L Winston William W. Armstrong Judith Anderson New York Lenore Coffee William Joyce Cowan Christ

Ohio Nursing Conference Set for February in Columbus

Domina Events and The Practical Nurse Association of Ohio sponsor a two day conference on February 6 and 7 at the Nationwide Inn in Columbus. The event is held in cooperation with the Ohio Heart Association and the Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction.

The Practical Nurse Association of Ohio, Inc Nationwide Inn Georgesville Road Columbus Ohio Heart Assocation Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction

Haddix Receives Associate Degree in Electronics

David A. Haddix son of Mrs. Alice Haddix of Woodlawn Avenue earned an associate degree in electrical engineering electronics at Valparaiso Technical Institute. He has accepted a position with General Electric Light Military Electronics Division in Utica New York.

Valparaiso Lod David A. Haddix Alice Haddix Woodlawn Avenue Haddix General Electric Utica N. Y

Wildwood School Hosts Two Evening Art Workshops

Two art workshops will be conducted at Wildwood School on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 35 to 9 p m where elementary teachers from the local system are expected to participate. Curriculum director Tom Webb announced. Materials include water color chalk ceramics paper and crayons with elementary art supervisors and consultants assisting.

Wildwood School Tom Webb Donald L. Lewis Carolyn Cate Carole Augspurger Helen Lockmeyer Charles Wall Joe Sanders

Knights of Columbus Hold Annual Kids Party

The Knights of Columbus held their annual kids party at the K of C Hall yesterday from 2 to 5 pm. A magician act by Roy Fitzgerald of Franklin and piano selections by Israel Hughes highlighted the program. Grand Knight Elmer Reed led the event as master of ceremonies. Candy favors balloons games and toys were distributed to the children.

Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Roy Fitzgerald Franklin Israel Hughes Elmer Reed Meyer

Shower Honors Miss Burton Before Feb Wedding

Betty Jo Burton bride elect of George Mornhinweg received gifts at a pre nuptial party hosted by Miss Melody Long and Miss Carolyn Quiett. The event at Miss Longs home on North Avenue featured rose theme decorations and pink balloons. Prizes went to Miss Shirley Meyer and several married guests. The couple plans to wed February at 7 p m at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church.

Betty Jo Burton George Mornhinweg Melody Long Carolyn Quiett Miss Long Tom Bowlin North Avenue Shirley Meyer Charlies W Burton Harrison Burton Gail Mornhinweg Marcia Chenoweth Donna King Winton Street George C. Mornhinweg Carolina Street St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church

Dinner Planned by Daughters of Penelope in Greek Orthodox Social Hall

Reservations end February 7 for a church dinner on February 8 sponsored by the Chrys a chapter of Daughters of Penelope. Mrs Crist Pappas chairs the event. Greek foods and pastries will be served from 5 to 8 pm at the Sts Constantine and Eleni Greek Orthodox Church social hall. Tickets available from Mrs Pappas and Mrs Gus Mardas, cochairmen.

Chrysa Chapter Daughters of Penelope Crist Pappas Sts. Constantine and Eleni Pappas Gus Mardas

Weekend Bridge Winners at the Couples Club

Mrs Robert Arms and David Sloan led the card night at the Girls' Club weekend meeting of the Couples Club. Low scorers were Mrs Jake Groninger and Fred Schueler. hosts were Mr and Mrs Robert Greenwood and Mr and Mrs Maurice Angel.

Robert Arms David Sloan Low Wiemers Jake Groninger Fred Schueler Robert Greenwood Maurice Angel

Ohio Publishes Comprehensive 1969 Statistical Abstract

Columbus Ohio AP says the Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development issued the most complete statistical data set yet for Ohio. The 239 page Statistical Abstract of Ohio 1969 covers all 88 counties metropolitan areas manufacturing and religious denominations. Copies available from the department.

Columbus Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development

U.S. Ambassador Timberlake to Join Congo Policy Meetings

Ambassador Clare H. Timberlake, stationed in Leopoldville, will travel to Washington to participate in White House and State Department discussions evaluating U.S. policy in the Congo. The focus is on maintaining U.N. Congo efforts if African nations pull troops from the U.N. force.

Washington U.S Leopoldville Clare H. Timberlake Congo Kennedy Timberlake White House State Department U.N Dag. Hammarskjold

Collection agency official attends central states conference in Indianapolis

Joseph T. Riley of the Middletown Collection Agency attended the 14th Central States Collectors Conference of the American Collectors Association in Indianapolis. He was elected Ohio Director to the National Association of American Collectors and will represent Ohio at the national convention in Miami, Florida in June.

Joseph T. Riley Middletown Central States American Collectors Association Indianapolis Ohio National Association of American Collectors Miami Florida

February Events Calendar From Middletown Federation

The Middletown Activities Calendar lists February events sponsored by the Middletown Federation of Women’s Clubs. Readings include card parties dances concerts and basketball games with dates ranging Feb 3 to Feb 37 and venues across Middletown and neighboring towns.

Middletown Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs Vincent Sisson Santa Fe Road

Adults invited to swim classes at Mid dletown YMCA

Physical director Don Hardesty announced a learn to swim campaign for adults at Mid dletown YMCA from February 1 through the week of February 27. Classes run twice weekly with a 30 person limit and registration at the front desk. Women may enroll on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:15 to 10 am or Tuesdays and Fridays 9 to 9:45 pm. Men’s classes run Mondays and Wednesdays 7 to 7:45 pm.

Middletown Ymca Don Hardesty Ymca Front Desk Hardesty

Local Jehovahs Witnesses Convene at Newport High School

More than 1900 witnesses attended a three day conference at Newport High School from Friday to Sunday. Claudia Lambert was among 40 baptized during the convention. Angelo Catanzaro, Watchtower district director, spoke on Is God Interested in the Affairs of Men, drawing capacity crowds.

Jehovah's Witnesses Newport Claudia Lambert Angelo Catanzaro Watchtower John

Marriage Licenses for Owens and Richardson

Bobby Joe Owens aged 25 a grocery manager of Anderson Indiana and June Kay Richardson aged 21 a student of Maud have filed for marriage license.

Bobby Joe Owens Anderson, Ind June Kay Richardson Third Street Central Avenue Maud

Earth spins at about a thousand miles per hour at the Equator

The article states the Earth rotates at roughly one thousand miles per hour along the Equator, noting the rapid rotational speed at the planet’s widest latitude.

Celebration Ends Greek Letter Week Observed at Local Church

Greek Letter Week activities concluded at Sts. Constantine and Eleni Church with district officers attending. Notables included Mrs. Soiter Mrs. Laras Mike Revelos and Peter Laras. Chancellor Haloftis and Dr Henry Montgomery spoke at events and a city proclamation named Jan 22 29 as Week of Greek Letters and Heritage.

Sts. Constantine and Eleni Grand Ave George So’ Iter Philoptethos Society Peter Laras the Daughters of Penelope Mike Revelos GOYA Ahepa Timathy Haloftis Thearchdiocese Greek Orthodox Church North South America Henry Montgomery Miami University Oxford William Denham Gus Lazarus Church Board of Turstees Montgomery Georgia Commines Mary ‘EU Revelos Martha Jane Revelos Stan Tsakeris Mary Ellen Christy Carol Netsos Haloftis

Vital Statistics Births and Dismissals Report

A Franklin area hospital notes multiple births and dismissals. Listings include families such as Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scheiding and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoff man with new daughters and sons, along with numerous other Franklin residents and out of town entries.

list of residents connected to local addresses

Mary France Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Williams 18th Ave Mrs Cornelius Taylor keep Road Mrs Karl F Schirm of Aber deen Drive Mrs ie Adams of West 2 Charles Johnson of Mth Ave Mrs Richard Shaffer of Elm St Mrs Donald Murphy of Buena Mrs Luther Armitage of Satphin St Mrs Porter Brewer of Aeronca Luther Evans of Franklin Benjamin Teweill of Maryetta Dwayne Planck son of Mr and Mrs Guibert Planck Feirmount James E Jones son of Mr and Mrs Eric E Jones Elwood Albert Hardeman of Garfield St Howard Good son of Corrine Good Michigan Ave Eugene Gustavson of Linden Algero Margerum of N Clifton St Mrs Bernard W Jestice of Armco Drive Carl Marshall of Meadow Ave

Alex Fultz Excello Louis Wroda Lafayette Ave John Tewell Jr Franklin Edward C. Larsaw Yankee Road Cecil R. Bogan Wilbraham Road Sharon Kaye Napier Hershell Napier Park St. Ouis Lees St Troy Taylor Flemming Road Joseph Peters Glenmore Drive Frank Gibbons S. Main St Jay W. Heatherlin Hamilton Oliver Cunningham Hellon Drive Robin Lovely Robert L. Lovely Loretta Drive James Dalton Jr Frank James E. Bare Wilshire Drive Nan Nichols Norman Nichols Central Ave Woodrow Hollon Andrew St Gary Templin Joan Templin Roman Culbreath Walnut St Janice Lakes Bert Lakes Miamushburg Oakley Turner John Cox Somerville Dale Moon Taylor Ave Riley Abney Eugene Alexander Fernwood Lloyd Brewer Carl Brewer Morgan St Linda Buchheit Paw Buchheit Trenton Paul Baker Monroe Tammy Centers James V. Centers Kenneth Cole Miamisburg Vics Samuel Eldridge Mary France Williams Frank Williams 18Th Ave Cornelius Taylor Kee Road Karl F. Schirm Aberdeen Drive Ie Adams West Charles Johnson Mth Ave Richard Shaffer Elm Donald Murphy Buena Ave Luther Armitage Dwayne Planck Guibert Planck Feirmount Ave James E. Jones Eric E. Jones Elwood St Albert Hardeman Garfield St Howard Good Corrine Good Michigan Eugene Gustavson Linden Ave Algero Margerum N. Clifton Bernard W. Jestice Armco Drive Carl Marshall Meadow Ave

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BY Chardelle Weber William Riggs Douglas Faulkner G. W. Barr LeSourdsville Ed Searmon Mr. Riggs Paul Faries Arnold Amburgey John Schraffenberger Domina Vane Gillen - Crow David Haddix Kk of C Contemporary Cabinet Shop Tytus Verity the Bake Shop Miss Burton Vian Collection Agency Conrab Rome Italy Castel Sant'Angelo St. John’s Card Party MHS Portsmouth Civic Symphony Elks Socialite Music Club Columbus East Mhs-Lima First Presbyterian Men's Club YMCA Hamilton Taft Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Brotherhood Federation of Women UOPS Merry Married Miners Timothy Negrepontis Donald Scheiding Brown Ave Paul E. Hoffman Deardeff Road Harry Grosardt Bendel Drive Rath Robert Scearce Dana Drive Bey Bobby Keister Union Road Owen Geary Young St Cathy Hauser George M. Hauser Ellen Drive Ray A. Heck Glenn Lane John M. Irick Lebanon Benjamin Linville John H. Helton Curtis Barrett Morrison Clyde Morrison Jr Staten St Randall Murray Ochis Murray Jefferson Road Michael Mcintire West Middletown Bert Nichols Germantown Henry Oliver Persing Ave Leon Pelser Cincinna Bruce Peters Nixon Court Elizabeth Rader Eeve James V. Rice State Road Alexander Rhodus Winton St Linn Sallie Park St Aude Williams Lafayette St Helen Cummings Cohunbia Ave Wayne H. Whitson Toni Townsend Paul Townsend Moore Jerry Slaten Carlisle Henry Sargent Garfield St. Leste Kay Patton Ernest Patton Elmer R. Lee Israel Howard Garfield James Hamilton Edward Gregory Prospect Ave James Ellis Circle Drive Roger L. Dwyer Pia Adamovich Young Charles W. Beaudoin Terry Bowman Elmer C. Brewer Carisle Frederick P. Brown Tytus Ave Herbert Reeamosh Holmes Hospital, Cincinna Edward R. Miller Firstlij Luther Evans Benjamin Teweill Maryetta Pantie Girdle LIDO MAGIC Ross’ Notions—Main Floor
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