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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1962

Page

3

Forest Fantasy Dance Set by Welcome Wagon Club

Reservations for the Welcome Wagon Club dance at the Policeman's line clubhouse close Feb. 10 with the event on Feb. 6. Mrs Alton Hatlam handles reservations at 3222 August Ave and Mrs Frank Morgan chairs the committee with Del Hodshire's Orchestra providing music from 9 p m to 1 a m. Committee members include Mrs Thomas Moore Mrs Roy Hatfield Mrs James Irwin Mrs Robert Ramsdell Jr Mrs John Henderson Mrs Paul Demostenes Mrs Earl Smith Mrs Russell Anderson Mrs Ben Southard Mrs Sam Monce and Mrs Terry Yaste. A committee meeting is scheduled Thursday at 8 p m at Mrs Morgan's home 2013 Inland Drive.

Welcome Wagon Club Alton Hatlam Frank Morgan del Hodshire Thomas Moore Roy Hatfield James Irwin

Club Activities Spring at Brown's Run Country Club

Brown's Run Country Club opens spring activities with a ladies duplicate bridge session at 12 30 p m on Thursday hosted by Mrs Howard Wikoff. Monthly events include brunches after church on Feb 4 and 18, a master point night on Feb 7, and a family supper dance Feb 11 with plans for Valentine buffet on Feb 14. The February 17 dinner dance features Paul Stevenson Orchestra, 9 p m to 1 a m, hosted by the Pardonner and Johnson couples, with a closing Feb 23 ladies luncheon and style show where Dr. Fred Cottrell speaks on welfare.

Brown's Run Country Club Howard Wikoff Richard M. Wilson Phil Cade R. W. Davison W. K. Robinson Harry Moore Paul Stevenson Paull Pardonner Robert T. Johnson Fred Cottrell Miami University Butler County Commissioners

Socialites Set Date For Annual Charity Benefit

The Elks Socialities schedule the annual charity benefit for February 10 at the Elks Temple on Main Street. A dance and card party will run from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with music by the Harmony Kings. Card games start at 8 p.m. in the rathshelter for members and invited guests, with tickets and reservations managed by Mrs. Kay Bailey and Mrs. Wayne Hursh.

The Elks Socialities Elks Temple Main Street Ernest Hammons Harmony Kings Rathshelter Kay Bailey Wayne Hursh George B. Shepard Robert Green Howard Cottom Harry Bachelor Mark Vail William Reardon

Feb 28 Card Party For Animal Shelter in Miami Valley

The Miami Valley Humane Association hosts its third annual card party on Wednesday Feb 28 at 1 pm in the Manchester Motor Inn main hall. A bake sale debuts this year with guests supplying their own cards for games. Proceeds aid the local animal shelter near Trenton in rabies prevention. the group notes a decade with no known county cases.

Miami Valley ‘Humane Association Manchester Motor Inn W. O. Robertson Trenton Miami Valley Humane Association

LaSoiree Plans Spring Swing Dance

The La Soiree committee met at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Jefferson to plan a Spring Swing dinner dance set for March 3 at the Manchester Motor Inn. Music by the Saum Brothers will run from 9 p m to 1 a m as decorations were discussed and committee members worked on plans.

LaSoiree Thomas Jefferson Manchester Motor Inn Saum Brothers’ Orchestra

Actors' Group Schedules Board Meeting

Middletown Actors Playhouse board of directors will meet Thursday at 8 p m at the chairman Mrs Robert Glass home Florence Street. Reports on Auntie Mame three act production will be given and April play plans will be discussed, sponsored by Middletown Council of Churches and directed by Mrs John Akerman. Board members planning to attend include Mr and Mrs Douglas Faulkner John Schraffenberger William Riggs Harlan Grund and Mrs James Hinkle.

Middletown Actors Playhouse Robert Glass Florence Street Playhouse Middletown Council of Churches John Akerman Douglas Faulkner John Schraffenberger William Riggs Harlan Grund James Hinkle

Melody Long Is Honored Bride Elect Shower

Mrs. George F. Mornhinwey hosted a linen shower on Witton Street for Melody Long, bride elect of Cedric McGraw. Red and white heart decor graced the home, with prize winners named. Melody Long is the daughter of Mrs. Floyd Deaton and Carl Long. Cedric McGraw is son of Carl McGraw. The couple will wed February 10 at the First Evangelia United Brethren Church.

George F. Mornhinwey Witon Street Melody Long Cedric McGraw Donna King Harrison Burton Beverly Long Floyd Deaton Miss Long Baltmore Street Carl Long St Albans W. Va

Bridge Players Meet At Temple Beth Sholom

Bridge session at Temple Beth Sholom recreation room hosted by Middletown Du plicate Bridge Club with seven tables. Mitchell movement played. North-south winners were Dr. and Mrs. Paul M. Woodward Jr at 70 percent, and Mrs. Roy Granger and David Granger at 67. Tying for third were Mrs. George Coomer with Mrs. Kenneth Shafer and Don Rich with John Ridgeway at 63. East-west winners were Jerry Lehman and Ted Forsyth at 73 percent, Mrs. Vernon Jones and Mrs. William Maxwell at 67, and Mrs. Gordon Nein with Mrs. Leland Lynch Jr. at 66. Next week master point may be awarded.

Middletown Duplicate Temple Beth Sholom Mitchell Movement Paul M. Woodward Jr Roy Granger David Granger George Coomer Kenneth Shafer Don Rich John Ridgeway Jerry Lehman Ted Forsyth Vernon Jones Wilam Maxwell Gordon Nein Leland Lynch Jr

Benefit Card Party Plans Readied

Arrangements have been completed for a benefit card party tomorrow night at 8 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Co chairmen are Mrs Don Christmann and Mrs Joseph Delaney. Proceeds go to Fenwick High School. Tickets from several listed hosts. Tea table refreshments will be served.

Fenwick Welfare Don Christmann Joseph Delaney Knights of Columbus Hall Fenwick High School John Domanick William Schlotter Matthew Foley Stephen D'Varga Mary Dillon Robert A. White D’varga Charles E. Skinner

Roses Honor McKinley in Capitol Birthday Tribute

Congressmen wore red roses in chapels on William McKinley Birthday honoring the slain Ohio president. Only Franklin D. Roosevelt has been similarly honored in the House. White roses marked the day as part of the traditional observance.

Washington William McKinley Franklin D. Roosevelt

Coney Island President Ed Schott Dies at 55

Cincinnati AP reports Ed ward Leo Schott president and general manager of Coney Island, Inc., died Monday at age 55 after six months in the role. He became president in 1935 after his father George F. Schott’s death and was active in civic and sports circles.

Cincinnati Edward Leo Schott Coney Island, Inc

Franklin Child Hit By Auto

A five year old girl Debbie Ballard of Franklin remained in critical condition at Middletown Hospital after being struck by a car while crossing Main Street near her home yesterday afternoon. Police said she stepped from behind a parked car into Irving A. Smith's path, injuring her seriously with head trauma and multiple fractures.

Franklin Debbie Ballard Middletown Hospital Yesteriday Reva Ballard N. Main St Debbie Irving A. Smith Boys Ave Main Street Jackson Clay Streets Smith

Fire risks and business failures ratio noted

A report notes that fire has contributed to one out of every 200 business failures, highlighting fire safety importance for small firms and insurers.

School Drops Witness From Teacher List

Utica Michigan AP reports the Utica Board of Education chose not to renew the contract of Sterling J Junior High teacher Charles McManigal 27 who refused to direct students to sing the national anthem or pledge allegiance due to his Jehovah's Witness beliefs.

Utica, Mich Utica Board of Education Charles McManigal Sterling J Junior High School McManigal Fflag

Vital Statistics births and dismissals listed from local area

A compact report lists multiple births and dismissals from local addresses. New arrivals include a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Howard Schuelle r of Aberdeen Drive and a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Cale Cole Jr. on Kalbfleisch Road, with several other newborns and with hospital and out of town notes.

Howard Schueller Aberdeen Drive Cale Cole Jr Kalbfleisch Road West Middletown Sylvia Kavanaugh Roberts Drive Frankilin

Marriage Licenses List With Multiple Couples Named

A list of marriage licenses shows several couples including Floyd E. Ruble aged 68 and Harriet M. Seeger aged 71 both from Middletown and Lawrence Bishop aged 19 with Darlene Perry aged 17 from Hamilton. Other pairs include Vernon Lee Turner 21 of Camden and Sharon Darlene Cameron 21 of Hamilton along with Paul R. Brewer 22 Armco employee and Marilyn Bunn 22 advertising assistant from Stevens Avenue. Further entries name David Danie Tipton 18 catering service employee from Somerville with Opal Jean Croucher 16 from Somerville and Kenneth Eugene Butler 19 PepsiCola employee from Maple Street with Sharon Rose Warner 18 from Tytus Avenue.

Floyd E. Ruble Middletown Harriet M. Seeger Vanderveer St. Lawrence

Charm Chats promote regal women hair styles in Middletown

Charm Chats designers condemn casual looks and unveil styles that emphasize the design movement and contoured lines of feminine grace. They stress an experienced technician to arrange the tresses and note the value of a good permanent to keep the hairdo manageable and well groomed at Dorothy's Beauty Service, 1951 Central Avenue, Middletown Garden 3-4852.

Dorothy's Beauty Service Central Avenue Middletown

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