Bridal Shower Honors Betty Bigelow Ahead of Pittsburgh Wedding
Betty Bigelow, soon to wed Paul F Hogan on July 31, was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Ruth Flanagan on Moorman Place. Attendees included Nellie Losh Karen Tewell Dorothea Bigelow Phyllis Davidson Lynn McCall Priscilla Keathan Betty Marshall Tula Laras Zeetsa Laras Margaret Dannis Nancy Ward Carol Burdsall Mrs Harry Holiday Ede Holiday Mrs John C Russell and Mrs C Walter Battie. The wedding is set for Heinz Chapel on the University of Pittsburgh campus at 2 PM. Mrs Dorothea Bigelow, Betty’s mother, attends as the guest. Hogan is from Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Bigelow
Paul F. Hogan
Ruth Flanagan
Moorman Place
Nellie Losh
Karen Tewell
Dorothea Bigelow
Phyllis Davidson
Lynn McCall
Priscilla Keathan
Betty Marshall
Tula Laras
Zeetsa Laras
Bigelow-Hogan
Heinz
Parties Begin For Bride-Elect Joyce Wright Fete
A pre nuptial shower for Joyce Wright, fiancée of James D Dineen, was hosted by Miss Bill Clifton on Mag Folia Drive. Guests included numerous local women and families from Hampton Place Nora Avenue and St Marys Church. The couple plans to wed August 7 at 12:30 PM at St Marys Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Wright
James D. Difeen
Bill Clifton
Magfolia Drive
Sarah Jo Heffner
Patti Edwards
Carol Marshall
Debbie Hale
Becky Talman
Orville Wright Sr
Nancy Anderson
James Desmond Dineen
Janet Marie Robinson
Patti McBrayer
Lee McGee
Terri McGee
Robyn Simmons
Sally Wells
Mary Susan Welch
Millard Clifton
Hampton Place
Nora Avenue
Miss Mitzel Honoree At Shower
A bridal shower honored Miss Molly Mitzel fiance of Robert Timothy O Connor. Attendees included Mrs Robert Mitzel and many relatives at the Robert Mitzel home in Franklin. The couple, from Monroe and Crawford Street, will wed August 14 at Mt Pleasant United Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Mitzel
Robert Timothy O'Connor
Inlaw
Robert B. Mitzel
Robert Mitzel
Jeffery Drive
Franklin
Robert G. Mitzel
Robert O'Connor
John Barnet
Carl Price
Charles O'Connor
Pat O'Connor
Cecil O'Connor
William O'Connor
Thomas O'Connor
Mary Martinek
Donald Franer
Leslie Clawson
Marilyn Clawson
Edward Koettel
Gail Mitzel
Linda Mitzel
Mary Mitzel
Bryce Mitzel
Edwin Sherman
Anna Austin
Chester Chance
Margaret Neu
Miss Mitzel
Canova Drive
Monroe
O'Connor
Crawford Street
Mt. Pleasant United Presbyterian Church
Rothwell Reunion Brings Kin From Several Towns
A family reunion for Butler Rothwell, a former Middletown resident now in Camargo, Ky., was hosted by his son-in-law and daughter Ray and Down s of Franklin. Attending were many relatives including Ruth Rothwell and Sgt William D Rothwell in Washington. The gathering included Mrs Juanita Shepard, Mr and Mrs William Winslow Jr, Mr and Mrs David Bogan, Mr and Mrs James Bolinger, Gayle Brewer, William V Brewer, Miss Gayle Brewer, William Back of Carlisle and A E Beatty. The serviceman’s family traveled in from several nearby towns for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Rothwell
Camargo
Ray Downs
Martz- Paullin Road
Franklin
William D. Rothwell
Air Force
Washington
D. C
Rothwell
Ruth
Jand
Terry
Todd
Middletown
Juanita Shepard
Kettering
William H Winslow Jr
Englewood
David Bogan
Dayton
James Bolinger
Brookville
William V. Brewer
Gayle Brewer
William D. Back
Carlisle
A. E. Beatty
Shower Held for Miss Jane Scott Bride elect
Mrs James Jackson and Mrs A Herbert Dalrymple hosted a Sunday shower for Miss Jane Scott bride elect of James Sharkey of Morristown New York. Readings listed guests include Mrs Esther Watkins Indianapolis Mrs Ervin Watkins Springboro and several Dayton Middletown and Hamilton residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jackson
Lynn Jackson
Gwen Jackson
Dayton
Mary Hoskins
Herbert A. Dalrymple
Samuel Dalrymple
Betty Scott
Russell Lawson
Middletown
Virginia Gillaspie
Hamilton
American War Mothers Sponsor Lawnfete Supper
The American War Mothers will host a lawnfete style supper in the American Legion auditorium Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. The menu includes barbecue sandwiches hot dogs beans salads eggs cake coffee and iced tea. A white elephant sale is planned under the direction of Mrs. Virgil Combs with a large list of co chairs and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American War Mothers
American Legion
Virgil Combs
Howard Newcomb
Gental
Charles Bolton
Burley Cottle
Robert Petry
Jeannette Smith
Kelso Nickells
Florence Peters
Frank Chapman
Wedding Attendants Named For Monroe Union Church
Miss Phyllis Steward and Rev. Vernon Seaton plan a July 24 wedding at Mt. Pleasant United Presbyterian Church Monroe. Sister as matron of honor. bridesmaids from Cincinnati Monroe and Miamisburg. Best man James Seaton Huntington W V. Attendants include Ron Steward Kendall Seaton Ralph Parks Rev Robert Clark. Reception hosts listed and guest book in charge. A miscellaneous shower hosted by local friends at Congress Inn highlighted by chrysanthemums and peppermint carnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Steward
Vernon Seaton
Mt. Pleasant United Presbyterian Church
Monroe
Ralph D. Parks
Cincinnati
Charles Trees
Ronald Steward
Miamisburg
James Seaton
Huntington
W. Va
Ashers
Ron Steward
Kendall Seaton
Ashland
Ralph Davis Parks
Robert Clark
Gary Eckert
James Price
Mary Lee Price
Jacqueline Hollon
Cathy Apple
Aunts Host Shower for Niece Before July Wedding
Mrs. Richard Mather and three aunts hosted a bridal shower at Forest Hills Country Club for Ruthie Mendenhall, fiancee of David Bruce Travis of Rochester, N Y. The couple plan to wed July 31 at First Presbyterian Church with families Lin Mendenhall and L R Travis listed as parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mather
William Graft
Walter Boutson
Forest Hills Country Club
Ruthie Mendenhall
David Bruce Travis
Rochester
N. Y
First Presbyterian Church
Vital Statistics Birth Notices From Local Families
A string of birth announcements lists families including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson on Oxford Avenue with a boy born Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Anvil of Middletown Route 1 with a girl, and several more couples across Franklin Camden Trenton Miamisburg and Dayton born Saturday yesterday today. Also noted are numerous relatives and attendees connected to a Rothwell family reunion with four generations represented and many names and addresses listed as part of the extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
Oxford Ave
Randall Anvil
Middletown
Eugene Vaughn
Roberts Drive
Franklin
Bobby Leigeber
S. Dixie Hwy
Robert Evans Jr
Roosevelt Ave
Arthur Norman
Mohawk St
Charles Fannin
South Ave
Glenn Owens
W. Page St
Trenton
Joseph H. Truss
16Th Ave
Edward B. Adams
Camden
Johnnie A. Hurt
Chautauqua Road
Miamisburg
Lamon McIntosh
Brent Drive
Thurman Smallwood
Mentz Road
Larry Beatty
Dayton
Steven
Wanda Downs
Butler Rothwells
Rothwell
Linen Shower for Bride Elect Katherine Haywood
Miss Katherine Haywood bride elect of Willie Johnson will exchange vows at 4 30 p m Saturday at the Second Baptist church A linen shower was given by Mrs Leander Williams Mrs Ralph Sudduth and Mrs Samuel Holmes at Mrs Holmes home on 17th Avenue Guests included numerous friends and relatives among them Mrs Newton Harper Mrs R C Sampson Mrs Judson Gear Mrs Reuben Doty Miss Zee McBain Miss Rossella Harper and Miss Haywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Haywood
Willie Johnson
Leander Williams
Ralph T. Sudduth
Samuel Holmes
17Th Avenue
Newton Harper
R. C. Sampson
Judson Gear
Reuben [Doty
Russell Smith
Marilyn Ransome
Ollie ‘Roberts
Nora McBain
Lacy Doty
Carrie Page
Middletonians Earn Awards at Ohio University parley
Two Middletown girls won oratorical honors at the Grand Girls' Assembly of Ohio in Athens Ohio. Doris Allen daughter of Rev and Mrs James Allen won first in the junior oratorical contest and runner up in Miss Girls Assembly. Eloise Truss daughter of Muriel Truss won first in the senior division oratorical contest and spoke at the assembly banquet. Attending were 11 delegates including Mrs James Allen worthy matron, Mrs William Mack adviser, and Mrs Robert Walker associate adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
State of Ohio
Ohio University
Athens
Doris Allen
James Allen
Yankee Road
Eloise Truss
Muriel Truss
Lincoln St
William Mack
Robert Walker
Postmaster Host Leads Letter Carriers Cook-Out
Members of Branch 188 NAtional Association of Letter Carriers entertained Postmaster and Mrs Frank Dobrozsi and their wives at the home of President and Mrs Russell Mikesell at 6944 Central Ave A Cook-out followed by a business AFL CIO meeting with the postmaster participating in the program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Letter Carriers
Frank Dobrozsi
Russell Mikesell
Central Ave
Aflcio
New Toppers Feature Helmets Bond Space Hat Trends
Fashion writer surveys fall millinery trends inspired by youth, the space race, and James Bond. Models unveil fur and leather helmets, oversized caps, bonnets, scarves, and quick-change hats reflecting modern glamour and pop culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Space
Jean Sprain Wilson
New York
Millinery Institute
Johnson
James Bond
Sherlock Holme
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St Mary's Church
L&s
O'Brien
Miss Scott
Hapter
Congress Inn
Larry Cottongim
Joyce McKinley
Susan McKinley
Dale Short
Dale Cole
Ralph Parks
William Autrey
Charles ‘Trees
Becky Hannah
L. T. Shull
Davie Carter
George Cobb
Linda van Cleve
Robert Apple
Mr. Weinstein
Walter Beattie
T. F. Abernethy
Everett Sams
W. B. Hunt
Jay Wright Jr
Roscoe Kincaid
Earl Mendenshall
Herschel Boutson
Wilson Wilch
Jack McLaughlin
Nick Feagler
William Danner
Floyd Lockard
John Jackson
Diane Routson
Debbie Routson
Nancy Mather
Lin Mendenhall
Florence Street
L. R. Travis
Tin
Homer Dietz
Frank
Charles Sauders
Stanley St
Clifford Sorrell
Lawn Ave
John Sandlin
Sherman Ave
Logan Hughes
Whittier St
Nelson Lawson
Seneca St
Arthur Burton
Mossman Road
James Slifer
Hendrickson Road
Levi Hodge
Kash Honshu
Joseph Gomin
Baltimore St
Albert Hollon
Wicoff
Robert Greider
Thomas Richardson
Eisenhower Place
Harlow Fox
Dix Road
Joseph Adams
S. Main
Rita Kaye McIntosh
Henry McIntosh
Johns Road
Clarence Bogan
William Mulholland
Tytus
Ruth Heller
Lebanon
Judith Ellison
Robert Ellison
Clarence Parks
Franklin-Madison Road
Gregory Manns
Clarence Manns
Lafayette Ave
Hiram Duff
Lora Manning
Doy Manning
Garfield St
Thomas Abell
Millard Highley
Manchester Ave
George Velte
Curtis Downey
Christel Ave
Asher Hensley
West Alexandria Road
Nettie Dietz
Mohawk
John Mooney
Mitchell Howard
Burton Road
David Easton
Croydon Lane
Elmer Wright
Kunz Ave
Edna M. Bailey
Poppy Drive
Howard Salyer
Edward Kurs
Christ Hospital
Rogers
Optical Dept
Hes
Middletonians
Ran Son. Post
Miami Valley
Anchester Otor Iniddletown, Q
Paul D. Galeese
America
England
France
Indiana
Eileen Mary Smith
Indianapolis
Auto Home
Insurance Agency
Central
State Farm
Bloomington, IN
Armbruster Florist, Inc
Grand Ave
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