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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1962

Page

3

Garden Club Members Share Free for All Projects

Neighborhood Garden Club met at Alva Taylor’s West Middletown home to discuss new gardening projects plantings and techniques. Members reported July tasks judging results named Esther Kerschbaum and C R Greathouse among winners with multiple categories awarded to others.

Neighborhood Garden Club Alva Taylor Hill Street West Middletown Mary Dell Esther Kerschbaum C. R. Greathouse Greathouse Dell Lutie Hall George Shafer Vance Cribbs Earl Klein

Miss Sams Feted At Shower

Miss Dottie Sams bride elect of Ensign Wayne Pitner honored at linen shower hosted by Mrs R H Heyer on Fisher Avenue. Prizes awarded to several Dayton guests. Attendants include Mrs L G Gil bert and Mrs Eu ar Davidson. They plan to wed July 21 at St Pauls United Church of Christ.

R. H. Heyer Fisher Avenue Dottie Sams Ens Wayne Pitner H. C. Grunewald Richard Green Oscar Frahlman D. Everett Sams Linda Layman Dayton Earl Salmon Mr. Hackney L. H. Box Glenn Selby Wilber Fryer Earl Fouts Wayne Smithson Howard Ward al York Loren Gilbert Emily Sams Euar Davidson Stella Paul Byron Layman

Miss Ennis to Wed Charles Isaacs in July

Mrs Wilson Estes and Mrs Arthur Reed hosted a Tren ton shower at the Tren ton First National Bank for Miss Carlene Ennis bride-elect of Charles Isaacs. Attending were numerous ladies and Diana Stafford. the couple, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Ennis of Trenton and son of Mr and Mrs Charles Isaacs of Tren ton Woodsdale Road, plan nuptial vows July 20 at St Pauls United Church of Christ.

Miss Sams J. Everett Sams Manchester Road Mr. Sams Ens. Pitner Don Pitner Joplin St. Paul's United Church of Christ Wilson Estes Arthur Reed Trenton Trenton First National Bank Carlene Ennis Charles Isaacs Howard Phares Sr C. H. Moore Henry Hudson Harry Stretcher Lloyd Moore Albert Moore Willard Schencks John Moore Alvin Stafford Hubert Hall Francis Brelsford Joe Shrock William Mofford Diana Stafford Ennis Carl Ennis N. Miami Street Isaacs Woodsdale Road

Fiorello! Opens at Dayton Hall by James Alex Theater

The Pulitzer Prize winning musical Fiorello! opens at Memorial Hall as the fifth James Alex Theater production. Marian Spelman plays Thea, Ralston Hill stars as Fiorello, Renee Guerin is Marie, and Gaby Monet appears as Dora. Songs include Politics and Poker, Till Tomorrow, Gentle jim, When I Fall In Love, and Little Tin Box. Shows run 8:30 nightly through Saturday with a 4:15 matinee Saturday and 7:30 Sunday.

Memorial Hall James Alex Marian Spelman WLW Thea Fiorello Ralston Hill Alex Productions New York Hh. LaGuardia Jimmy Tin Box

Open House Honors Couple Wed 60 Years

Mr and Mrs Walter McCandless celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house at their son’s home on Red Lion Blue Ball Road. The event featured a McCandless family reunion after a late celebration due to Mr McCandless illness.

Walter McCandless Parkview Ave Robert J. McCandless Red Lion - Blue Ball Road McCandless Red Lion Middletown Mr McCandless Woodside Cemetery Hall McCandless Dayton J. F. Hinkle Blue Bail Robert McCandless Franklin Roger McCandless Louis McCandless Mrs. Hinkle

Middletonian Re-Elected Sigma Phi Gamma Organizer

Mrs John Neuenswander was re elected international organizer of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority during the San Diego convention. She belongs to the Delta Pi chapter in Middletown and will aid in forming new chapters across the United States and Canada. Delegates Alfred Schwing and Elizabeth Rock reported on parley activities at Doty House. Plans were made for the Mary Haven Home children picnic on July 18 at LeSourdsville Lake chaired by Mrs Ray Welsh with aides. A fall benefit board party is scheduled for Sept 25 at the Girls' Club.

San Diego Calif Neuenswander Delta Pi Middletown United States Canada Alfred Schwing Elizabeth Rock Doty House Mary Haven LeSourdsville Lake Ray Welsh Loyal van Buskirk Wilford Wells

Shower For Miss Askins Fetes Bride Elect In Pre Nuptial Event

A Sunday afternoon shower for Miss Carol Sue Askins bride elect of Robert Myers Jr. was held at Mrs. Shirley Parker's home on Elmo Place. Hostesses were Mrs. Harold Wade and Mrs. Clifford Beedle. Guests included Mrs. Robert Myers and others from Franklin and nearby towns. The couple, daughter and son of local families, are set to wed July 28 at the Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ellerton, Ohio.

Carol Sue Askins Robert Myers Jr Shirley Parker Elmo Place Harold Wade Clifford Beedle Robert Myers Marvin Harrison Robert Myers Sr Franklin, Rt. 1 Evangelical and Reformed Ellerton Ohio

Cord Sparks Fire at 3808 Hampton Place

A late evening alarm at 7 06 sent firefighters to 3808 Hampton Place the home of Edgar Day where a short in an ironing cord sparked a minor fire in wiring. No fire damage was reported.

Hampton Place Edgar Day

Brunch Held by Mrs Maloney At Centerville Social

Former Middletonian Mrs Frank Maloney entertained yesterday at her home near Centerville with a brunch for a group of Middletown friends and an out of town visitor. Attending with their children were Mrs James Lewis Mrs Robert Hawk Mrs Edward Seamon all of Middletown and Mrs Donald Kjerland of Arlington Heights. Mrs Kjerland is visiting here with her parents Mr and Mrs David G Horn of Glen Lane.

Frank Maloney Centerville Middletown James Lewis Robert Hawk Edward Seamon Donald Kjerland Arlington Heights Kjerland David G. Horn Glen Lane

Duplicate Club Meets At Temple Beth Sholom Bridge Night

Duplicate Bridge Club met at Temple Beth Sholom recreation room for a weekly session using the Mitchell movement at eight tables. An average score was reported. North south winners were Mrs Howard Wikoff and Mrs Stanley Weinstein, 82, Mrs Frank Kushner and Mrs C A Grossman, 62, and Jerry Lehman and Ted Forsyth, 87. East west winners were Mr and Mrs Del Meyer, 105, Mrs Vernon Jones and Mrs M L Johnston, 100, and Dr and Mrs Paul M Woodward Jr., 07.

Mddletown Vernon Jones M. L. Johnston Paul M. Woodward Jr

Travel Notes Of Cleveland Couple At World Fair

Mr. and Mrs. Budd H. Walker of Cleveland spent the weekend with Mrs Walker's parents Mr. and Mrs Alfred E. Jones of Mohawk Street before leaving to spend two weeks at Seattle's World Fair. Mrs Walker is the former Pansy Jones of Middletown. Miss Lillian Hall of Manhattan Street has returned from nine days at the annual summer camp meeting of the Ohio Conference of Seventh day Adventists at Mt. Vernon Ohio.

Budd H. Walker Cleveland Walker Alfred E. Jones Mohawk Street Seattle Pansy Jones Middletown Lillian Hall Manhattan Ohio Conference of Seventh - Day Adventists Mt. Vernon Ohio

Coming Events: Goodwill Mothers Club Meeting

The Goodwill Mothers Club will meet Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Reese Johnson on Myers Road.

Goodwill Mothers Club Reese Johnson Myers Road

Covered Up Look Signals Fashion Designers Change of Heart

In New York the couture show by Harry Frechtel Edward Abbott and Harvey Berin presents a safer feminine silhouette for fall and winter with fur and coverings. Designers emphasize healthful warmth with mink lining and full coats while Lady Kennedy influence lingers in Indian coats sari brocades and desert palette colors. The trend favors generous coverage and tailored shapes with occasional sheer hints in evening gowns balanced by practical warmth.

Associated Press NEW York New York Couture Kennedy Edward Abbott Nehru India Pakistan Wilson Folmar Harry Frechtel

Vital Statistics Birth Notices Plentiful Across Local Addresses

A series of birth notices lists numerous families with new arrivals and dates ranging from Monday to July 4. Names include Bowley Gates Sorrell Driscoll Goode Gilbert Johnson Keeton DeFrates Caudill Day Hollon Chamberlain Greenfield Allen Grubb Smith Wardlow Davis Salley Chapman Lawson Propps Emrick Hines Bachman Carpenter Gregory Byrd Wood Burgess Hayes Hinkle Kendall McGuire Rhule Shoemaker Pamela Smith Woods and others, with birth locations across Franklin Middletown and surrounding areas.

David Bowley Woodlawn Ave Bey Ronnie Gates South Lebanon Curtis Sorrell Flemming Road David Driscoll Thorn Hill Lane Rona'd Goode Bland Drive Franklin Robert Stoutenborough Sierra Road Charles Gilbert Andrew St Linville Johnson West Middletown Rt. 1 Richard Keeton Jewell St Carroll DeFrates Glencoe Ave

Hospital Mention Brings Names Of Local Residents

In The Hospital Mrs. Robert Newman of Frank in and Mrs. Connie Douglas of 14th are listed among local residents noted for hospital admission or related status.

Robert Newman Frankin Connie Douglas 14Th Ave

Parenthood Classes Open at Golden Age Clubhouse

A series of six free Preparation for Parenthood classes opens at 7 30 tonight at the Golden Age Clubhouse 111 North Broad. The classes are open to all prospective parents and are sponsored by the Middletown Civic Association.

Golden Age N. Broad St The Middletown Civic Association

Folk Songs at Library Summer Program

The Public Library children’s department will host a folk songs and instrumental music session on July 18 replacing the story hour. Thelma Russell notes Jane Rothermel will sing from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rothermel plays the Irish harp zither and dulcimer as part of the event. Story hours remain scheduled Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Department Public Library Thelma Russell Russello Jane Rotherme Rothermel

Ambassador Arrives in Laos to Lead U.S. Mission

U.S. Ambassador Leonard Unger arrived in Vientiane to assume his post as envoy to Laos. He previously served as deputy chief of the U.S. mission in Bangkok, succeeding Winthrop Brown.

Vientiane Laos Leonard Unger Unger U.S Bangkok Winthrop Brown

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