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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1957

Page

6

Reception Honors Minister

The Rev. William Wright recently appointed pastor of Calvary Methodist Church and his wife were guests of honor at a reception at the church. A program featured Mrs. Albert Hall introducing Mrs. Roy Davies and other local speakers. The Wrights reside at the parsonage 2305 Superior Ave.

William Wright Calvary Methodist Church Albert Hall Roy Davies Anthony Butch Jim James Pelley George S. Fletcher Albert Mehl Wynne Alexander Earl Goforth R. A. Heck Nall Wright Superior Ave

Brussels sprouts salad advice for serving

Sliced Brussels sprouts are served as a salad on greens with oil vinegar salt pepper mustard and a touch of sugar. Cook the sprouts until tender crisp for best texture and flavor.

Cotillion Club Elects New Officers

The Cotillion Club elected new officers for the coming year with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Sherron as co-presidents. Co-secretaries are Mr. and Mrs. John Kinder, co-treasurers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boyd, and co-historians Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leichty. Carry-over advisers include Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Selby and Mr. and Mrs. Charles West. A summer dance is planned for August 3 at the Middletown Sportsmen's Club.

Marvin Sherron l Cotillion Scienie Dance ‘Club John Kinder Robert Boyd Richard ‘Leichty Glenn Selby Charles West Selly Milton Road Middletown

Koeller Urban Betrothal Announced

Announcement details the engagement of Marilyn Jane Koeller to Charlee Michael Urban Jr. of Seven Mile. Both graduates of Seven Mile High School, she attended Miami University while he is a junior at Ohio University. No date set for wedding.

Marilyn Jane Koeller Forest L. Koeller Charlee Michael Urban Jr C. M. Urban Seven Mile Koeller Pers Seven Mile High School Miami University Ohio University

Travel notes recall trips of Wilson and Anderson families

Mrs J E Wilson of Kenwood Drive departs for a one month visit with relatives in Virginia and North Carolina. Dr and Mrs James M Anderson of Monroe visit Virginia Beach and historic Jamestown Williamsburg and Yorktown to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Virginia’s founding.

J. E. Wilson Kenwood Drive Virginia North Carolina James M. Anderson Monroe Rickey James Jr David Ellen Martha Washing Hotel Virginia Beach Jamestown Williamsburg Yorktown

Gratis couple wed in double ceremony at First Brethren

Miss Barbara Lou Hollenbaugh and Edward Gerald Doench were married at First Brethren Church in Gratis in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on June 21 officiated by Rev. J. F. Burton. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hollenbaugh, wore Chantilly lace over satin with a fingertip veil, while her sister Judith Thomas served as only attendant. Gerald Thomas of Gratis was best man, with ushers Larry Hollenbaugh and Robert Strassburger. A reception followed in the church basement. The couple will reside at 124 Main Street, Middleton, where both families attended.

Barbara Lou Hollenbaugh Edward Gerald Doench First Brethren Church Gratis J. F. Burton Herman Hollenbaugh Edward V. Doench West Middletown Rt. 1 Anita Mobley Judith Thomas Gerald Thomas Larry Hollenbaugh Robert Strassburger Clarence Strassburger Earl Smith Jo Ann Smith Hans Fahlbush Dennis Brown Doench Gratis High School Middletown High School Armco Steel Corp Main St

Perry-Skaggs vows at St John s Church

Miss Patricia Ann Perry daughter of Mrs Kathryn N Perry now of West Palm Beach Florida and Forest Skaggs son of Mr and Mrs South Skaggs of New Carlisle were married June 27 at 4 30 p m in St Johns Church The double ring ceremony featured summer flowers organist Sister Ruth Irma bride wore a white taffeta gown with orange blossom tiara and veil She was attended by maid of honor Christine Meehan Best man was Jerry Hull Ushers included Earl Perry and John Perry After a reception at the Firemen s Clubhouse the couple will reside in Dover Delaware The bride and groom are graduates of local high schools and the groom serves in the U S Air Force.

Patricia’ Ann Perry Kathryn N. Perry West Palm Beach Fla Forest Skaggs South Skaggs New Carlisle St. John's Church John Oberlander Ruth Irma Robert A. Perry Christine Meehan Barerly Robert Perry William Grooms Earsten Skaggs West Palm Beach High School Bethel Township High School U. S. Air Force

Crazy Eight club holds West Elkton picnic day

Mrs Hill home hosted a Crazy Eight card club outing in West Elkton with members and families. Games provided the main entertainment and gifts were given to Mrs Hill and Mrs Bradford. The next meeting is planned for September with Mrs Ignatius Guido as hostess.

Car) Hill West Elkton Crazy Eight Card Club Hill Robert Bradford Ignatius Guido

Hospital, Riverview and nearby names listed for patient notices

The Hospital lists multiple residents including Mrs. Susie Smith of Riverview Mrs. Orville Martin of Jewell Mrs. Leslie Hollon of Monroe and a long roster of others from Fernwood Ottawa Franklin Monroe and surrounding streets. The notice includes Edgar Alexander Fernwood t Mrs. Charles Monce Ottawa and numerous others with addresses on Pearl Street Young Street 18th Avenue Grand Avenue Reynolds Avenue Central Marion Lebanon Warren St Parkview Fleming and more. This compilation appears as a community patient notice listing names and home locations.

Orville Martin Jewell Leslie Hollon Monroe Edgar Alexander Fernwood T Charles Monce Ottawa

Vital Statistics Births Many on Weekend List

A parade of new arrivals appears in Vital Statistics with multiple local couples recording births: Mrs. and Mr. Whitt at 4305 Lisa Lo. greet a girl. Hicks at 1512 Fairmount Ave. a boy. Woebkenberg Lebanon Rt. 2 a boy. Beatty 1725 Oberon Dr. a boy. Bradford 2132 Carolina St. a boy. Crist Middletown Rt. 3 a girl. Craycraft 106 Shafer St. a girl. Overpeck 1811 Fernwood St. a boy. Vanderpool 2405 Christel Ave. a girl. Baker West Middletown Rt. 1 a boy. Moore 2117 South Ave. a boy. West Middletown Rt. 1 an additional boy. Craft 2217 Winton St. a boy. Out of town births note Parks of Berwyn Ill a girl at Wesley Hospital. relatives listed in Monroe and Columbus Stewart. Mokay Great Lakes Ill. more grandparents and numerous names cited.

Thomas Whitt Lisa Lo Oakie Hicks Fairmount Ave John Woebkenberg Lebanon Charles Beatty Oberon Dr Robert Bradford Carolina St James Crist Middletown Henry Craycraft Shafer St Harold Overpeck Fernwood St James Vanderpool Christel Ave Carl Baker West Middletown John Moore South Ave Willard West Middletown Rt. 1 Gerald Craft Winton St Ralph D. Parks South Grove Berwyn Ill Wesley Hospital iChicago iMr Clifford Stewart Monroe Ora Radabaugh Columbus Stewart Joseph P. Mokay Great Lakes Ion U. S. Naval Hospital Cepteat Avenue

Steamed Rice and Oyster Cream for Buffet Ham Supper

A simple buffet menu notes steamed rice paired with creamed oysters and baked ham. The dish combination emphasizes hearty comfort foods suitable for a mid price supper.

Servicemen News From Europe and Morocco

News notes list several servicemen and promotions. James C D Thompson, 34th Antiaircraft Artillery Brigade, is in Germany at 23. Buck Woods, son of South Lebanon residents, becomes a Marine corporal in Morocco. James R Sholar, photographer’s mate third class, aboard USS Champlain in the Mediterranean, visits Cannes and notes calls at Naples, Valencia and Barcelona. Howard J Taylor Jr. is promoted to engineman third class and serves aboard radar picket escort vessel Fessenden.

Pic James CD. Thompson Clarence Thompson Eaton Rt. 3 34Th Buck Woods Charles Walley South Lebanon Port Lyautey Morocco Champlain Mediterranean James R .Sholar Aline W. Morgan Columbia Ave Lake Champlain Cannes France Naples Italy Vallencia Barcelona Spain Navy Howard J. Taylor Jr Howard J. Taylor Taylor Ave Fessenden

O Briens Daughter Marries Teacher In California

Pat O Briens daughter Margaret Mavourneen 23 marries Maximilian David Garten 24 a South Gate High School teacher. They wed Saturday at St Martin de Tours church in Los Angeles. Margaret teaches in Baldwin Park Elementary after earning a Loyola University master’s degree.

Los Angeles Pat .O'Brien Margaret Mavourneen South Gate Maximilian David Garten St. Martin de Tours Miss O'Brien Baldwin Park Loyola University

Cincinnati Lawyer Re-elected President of AOA Assn

John L. Undercoffer of Loveland Ohio was re-elected president of the American Overseas Assn at its eighth annual convention in Philadelphia. The group gathers Red Cross workers who served overseas in World War II and in Korea.

Philadelphia John L. Undercoffer Loveland Oho Cincinnati American Overseas Assn Red Cross Korea

Antioch Names New Adult Program Leader

Yellow Springs Ohio Edward R. Miller was named the first Director for Continuing Education at Antioch College. Samuel B. Gould, president, announced the appointment and a four year grant of 166 thousand dollars to develop a center for continuing community education.

Yellow Springs Ohio Edward R. Miller Antioch College Samuel B. Gould Gould Fund For Adult Education

Swea City Farmer Harry F. Tish Details

Harry F. Tish a 66 year old farmer of Swea City Iowa owns a 160 acre farm and has been piloting a plane for seven years.

Harry F. Tish Swea City Iowa

Water Tank Floods Hotel in Memphis

A 5,009 gallon water tank on the Claridge Hotel roof overflowed last night. Water streamed down 16 flights of stairs and filled the lobby two inches deep. Hotel engineer W. D. Maybury said the automatic control on the flank failed. It took over an hour to locate someone who could shut off the pump.

Memphis Tenn Claridge W. D. Maybury

Groceries Avert Butchers Strike in Youngstown

In Youngstown Ohio a strike by meat cutters against four big grocers was averted Sunday after a two year contract covering 5000 workers was agreed. The union Local 200 accepted a wage raise of 12.5 cents hourly for each year of the contract bringing meat cutters pay to about 105 dollars per week by June 1.

Britton Road Monroe Ohio Monmee Montochie Clinton and Smith Monument Avenue Hamilton Ree Council Che . O. Young Youngstown Meat Cutters and Butchers Union Leach

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