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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1955
Page
6
Margaret Latrobe mocks Mr. Millikan’s garden from a hilltop corner. He keeps a neat patch with a large Stop sign, favours organic composting, and opposes stakes for tomatoes. Neighbors see him as smug and superior about gardening while they struggle to grow crops and face city life.
Germantown village council heard a proposal by Anita Riffle of Kissell Realty to build 50 brick homes on a Market Street plat near the corporation line. Homes would be 3 bedrooms with attached garages, FHA compliant, on 70 by 125 foot lots. council cites overcrowded schools and sewage limits as delays. Mayor Egan suggests detailed plans and possible state aid for sewage expansion. hearing set for July 18 at 4 p.m. in the municipal building. Harriett Wetta sworn in as village solicitor, pay raised to 400 dollars. budget hearings and allocations outlined. Jim Witt seeks permission to build a rear storage building on Walnut Street lot. code check planned.
Mrs. Doris Borah Miller and Dwight Meehan united in marriage at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Fairfield in a single ring ceremony. Rev J G Whiteside officiated. The couple, of Middletown, reside on Wilbraham Road and are the daughter and son of Fairfield and Catalpa Drive residents.
Sandra Sue Hughes and Theodore Dean Seeman were married July 1 at 6 30 p m in Seven Mile Methodist Church with Rev Edwin J Gilford officiating Best man was Nick Urban ushers were Ross Hughes Lowe Mathis and Robert Shoe maker The bride is a Seven Mile High School graduate and attended Miami University Butler County Business College and Patricia Stevens Charm School The groom also graduated from Seven Mile High School and Butler Business College He works in the research department of Champion Paper and Fibre Co They will reside at 425 Millikin St Hamilton after a wedding trip to Port Clinton Ohio
A benefit card party was planned at the Welcome Wagon Club meeting at the Colony. Co chairmen for the card party are Mrs Marvin Hiatt and Mrs William Schick, with proceeds to Edison School. The club also released Wagon Tales edited by Mrs Melvin Dawson and written by Mrs David DeCamp.
Mr and Mrs Frank Rosell of Lebanon announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Francis to Richard Knotts son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Knotts of Dayton Miss Rosell is a Stephens College graduate and will graduate from Ohio State University this summer Knotts served two years in the Army and now attends the University of Miami as a senior An early fall wedding is planned
The group met at the Legion to arrange a family basket picnic for members on July 13 at 6 p.m. They also appointed Mrs. Ben Stone as department aide for 1955 56 and elected Mrs. James Campbell as chaplain for the remainder of the year.
Janet Gault and Jere D. Smith were married June 17 at the First EUB Church in Ashland Ohio. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Paul Frees before an altar with gladioli and palms. The couple now reside in Russell Point.
Miss Susan Horn hosted a crystal bridge shower at Glen Lane for Miss Sue Ann Riley. Prize winners included Miss Riley and Miss Jody Terney as many guests attended, with plans noted for Riley’s July 30 marriage to Francis C. Maloney at Holy Trinity Church.
Mrs. Bess Bendure and Mrs. Harry L. Boone depart Middletown for a 14 day motor tour stopping in St. Louis before California visits with relatives in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Dayton residents attend a July 4 family picnic at West Middletown.
Mrs. Carl Rossi hosted the annual WSWS First EUB Church picnic at her E Central Avenue residence. After a lawn supper, Homer Getz presented a program titled Go Tell It Across the Nation, with readings by Mrs. Charles Foutz and participation by Mrs. William Mason. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. E V Goodwin Mrs. Zeno Brandon and Mrs. Robert Brandon.
A bathing suit needs thorough washing after exposure to salt water and sand. Rinse, wash with mild detergent, and air dry to prevent salt residue and fabric damage.
The hospital toll reads many listed residents and visitors with addresses across Franklin, Somerville, Hamilton, Eaton, Moore, and surrounding towns. Names include Ray Barber, Linda Brown, Delia Crane, Verlin Murray, and Delia Crane among others, with relatives noted and locations spanning Central Avenue, Franklin Street, and Baltimore Street.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Price of 4840 Canal Rd Hamilton welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Robert Hammerie of 210 Franklin St reported a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Ernest Collins of 4320 Grand Ave had a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Carlos Sohrenssen of 3200 Illinois Ave welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Darden Stanley of 1814 Minnesota St had a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs John Hoskins of 4128 Vannest St welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Robert E Hannah of 3216 Raymond Dr Hamilton Mercy Hospital welcomed a girl Friday. Paternal grandmother Mrs Margaret Hannah of Cincinnati.
The American War Mothers plan a meeting tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Le tion Home.
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