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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1958

Page

6

Most Artistic Yet Mimi And Cast Lift Grieg’s Song of Norway

The Dayton Memorial Hall premiere of Song of Norway showcases strong acting and singing led by Mimi Benzell as Countess Lovisa Giovanni. Lawrence Brooks, Margot Moser, and the ensemble deliver polished performances with a lively plot and engaging ballet finale.

Norway Edvard Grieg Memorial Hall Dayton Paul Winston Mimi Benzell Grieg Miss Benzell Lovisa Giovanni Lawrence Brooks Brooks Margot Moser Jay Wellie Ann Sude Don Grilley Richard ‘Nordraak I Grieg Song of Norway Leon Janney Louisa Giovanni J Billy van Pisoni Antony Valdez Judith Panzer Ee Ballet

Middletown B and P W Board Plans Year Programs

Middletown Business and Professional Women's Club board met at the president’s West Middletown home for a covered-fish dinner to finalize next year’s programs. Miss Sally Jackson led the business session, with events including a September smorgasbord at the Girls' Club, a Christmas party, the October Public Affairs dinner at First Presbyterian Church, and a June meeting at the Golden Lamb Hotel in Lebanon. Attending were Miss Molly Howland, Mrs. Esther Paul, Miss Jackson, Mrs. Ada Selby, Mrs. Floyd Starr, Mrs. Norval Diver, Mrs. Bohdan Chemrys, Miss Mary Koogle, Mrs. George Anthony, Miss Ruth Sebald, Miss Helen Keating, Miss Aileen Sheley, Mrs. Luther Morrison, and Mrs. E A Badger.

Middletown Molly Howland Esther Paul Jackson Ada Selby Floyd Starr Norval Diver Bohdan Chemrys Mary Koogle George Anthony Ruth Sebald Helen Keating Aileen Sheley Luther Morrison E.A. Badger

Goal Reached at Club Party Raises Library Funds

Homemakers Circle reported reaching a $100 goal after a card party at Mrs. Winfred Bryant’s Gladys Drive home. Proceeds benefited the Nova Crist Memorial Music Room at Middletown Public Library, with 65 card players attending and prizes and tickets overseen by Mrs. Arthur Kidwell and Mrs. Dale Meese.

Patricia Leak and Lloyd Larison to Wed Friday

Announcement of the forthcoming marriage between Patricia Sue Leak and Pfc. Lloyd Larison. The couple, connected to Middletown, marry at 7 30 PM in an open ceremony at the First Methodist Church.

Patricia Leak Lloyd Larison Patricia Sue Leak Pfc Albert Larison West Middletown Mr. Larison Mary Lou Leak Albert Leak Jr Main Street Miss Leak Middletown High ‘School Sue Leak's Twenty Nine Palms Calif Marine Corps First iMethodist Church

Shower Fetes Barbara Kerr Before Aug 2 Wedding

Miss Barbara Kerr bride elect of Douglas A. Alder was honored at a Monday night pre nuptial shower arranged by Mrs. Ross A. Kramer of Linden Avenue. Gifts were viewed through a parasol trimmed with flowers and ivy. prizes were awarded to Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Swift. The couple-to-be will wed August 2.

Barbara Kerr Douglas A. Alder Ross A. Kramer Linden Avenue Norman Kerr Arthur Alder Barney Alder William Alder Alvin Bell Charles Boyle William Brooks Louis Robert Bookwater Wil Robert Hesselbrook Nancy Kerr Kerr Robert Raine William Robinson David Selvar William Fruit James Sholar M Stegemiller Frank Oy Robert Truck Mary Weiland Robinson Swift Miss Kerr Mr. Alder

Californians Honored Guests At Middleton Dinner

Visitors from Long Beach, Mr and Mrs Harold Haney and son Roger, were guests of honor at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Dewey Powell in Lesley Lane. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ova Kash and Edward Haney of Germantown, Mr and Mrs Jiff, Mr and Mrs Hal Males and Ted Traylor. The group visited local hosts and Mrs Goebel Cornett of Trenton.

Harold Haney Roger Long Beach Calif Dewey Powell Lesley Lane Ova Kash Edward Haney Germantown Jiff Hal Males Ted Traylor Kash Powell Goebel Cornett Trenton

Ceil Chapman's Fashions Designed To Please Men

Ceil Chapman's Glamour designs feature Empire waists and dramatic silhouettes. The designer emphasizes feminine lines with a masked sheath and Daimond Horsehoe shapes to flatter a natural waist. Descriptions cover long sleeves, sheer skirts, and jeweled accents to enhance movement and allure.

Ceil U.S Ceil Chapman New York

Brown's Rug Country Club Hosts Tomorrow Events

Tomorrow at Brown's Rug Country Club several activities are listed including a Ladies Day event and an evening entertainment program. Reservations are required for the evening portion.

Brown's Rug Country Club

Chariton Brothers Run Against Each Other for State Seat

Fitchburg Massachusetts AP reports Chariton brothers Robert and Francis both seek the Massachusetts House seat in opposing parties Robert runs Republican nomination while Francis seeks the same seat on the Democratic ticket.

Fitchbur Mass Chariton Brothers Robert Ert Massachusetts Francis

Town celebrates as whiskers spark fear of firings

Vernon Connecticut residents recall a town celebration sparked by concerns that growing facial hair could cost workers their jobs. Local employers reportedly warned staff that beards might lead to dismissal, prompting communal reaction.

Vernon, Conn

Probate Notice of Walter A Fetate Administrators Appointment

Creditors must file claims against the estate of Walter A Fetate late of Middletown County Ohio within a stated period. The notice names Robert S. Dell as fiduciary and references a hearing and sale of property located in Middletown.

Cpa Walter A Walter Ade Middletown County Ohio Andy Seid Robert 8 Dell I Perner

Vital Statistics Birth notices from Franklin area residents

Birth announcements list new babies by family names and addresses including Morris Byrnes on 46 E. 5th St Franklin and families such as Leonard Buchanan Woodlawn Ave and Howard Combs Jr Lebanon. Also visible are Stone Franklin Rt. 1 Amatulli Lopane Ave Blashock 14th Ave Cottle Hill Ave and Heater Gu ard Ave among many others with dates yesterday or today.

Morris Byrnes E. 5Th St Franklin Leonard Buchanan Woodlawn Ave Yester Howard Combs Jr Lebanon Maurice Stone Franklin Rt J. Curtis Caskey Wilbraham Angelo Amatulli Lopane Ave Mary Blashock 14Th Ave Donald Byrd John Byrd Plum St William Carrington South Excello William C. Clevenger Ohio Ave Maud Coate Trenton Danny J. Cottle Hill Ave Lester Gibbs Queen Ave John Glover 9Th Ave Judith Ann Heater

Local Residents Named in Separate Listings

James Bishop aged 26 and Resmary Johns aged 18 are listed residents of Hamilton. William A. Evans Jr. age 21 from Armco and Jeanette Centers age 16 from Trenton Rt. 1 appear in adjoining notices. Charles VonStein 23 and Lucille Hudson 20, both of Hamilton, are named in a second pair. Edgar Weeger 24 and Stark 21, both from Hamilton, appear in another entry.

James Bishop Resmary Johns Hamilton William A. Evans Jr Armco Jeanette Centers Trenton Rt Charles VonStein Lucille Hudson Edgar Weeger Stark Hamon

Obscure Readings List Various Local Names and Homes

A compact list of individuals and family connections appears, naming many sons and daughters with parental details and street addresses across several towns. The text also notes a weather remark about Carls Bad Cavern in New Mexico, stating constant surface temperature throughout the year.

Carlsbad New Menicoe Roy Caskey

Seven Inches Of Rainfall Floods Fort Scott

Seven inches of rain drenched Fort Scott Kansas overnight causing widespread flooding in a city of about 10 000. Dawn found waters still rising as police moved a few elderly residents to safety and a second Kansas flood hit Atchison about 60 miles away.

Fort Scott Kan Kansas Kansas City Atchison

Local Club and Civic Meetings Featuring Military Groups and Fraternal Orders

A list of community meetings is outlined for Wednesday and Thursday including Blythe-Williame Post 231 AMer ica at 7:30 p.m.. fictional Guard Company 107th Armored Cavalry at the Armory. American Legion membership at Home. 100F Hi Encampment at 4 p.m.. Knights of Columbus at 8 p.m.. VFW Post 7230 at 63 S Main St. Order of Ahtepa at Nelva Center. Lions Club at noon. Ewanis Clive at Manchester Hotel. Orioles Nest at 7 p.m.. Knights of Pythies Layfayet's Lodge 37 at 7:38 p.m.. eda Civ 7:30 p.m.. JJ Bowling Lanes. Alpha Council 326 Jr OUAM at 19 N Broad St. State Patrol Auxiliary at 8 p.m.. Lezion Home 9526. Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squad at Armory. Tried Stone 83 Masonic Lodge at AFL Hall. 100F Lodge 954 at 29 S Main St. Meese Lodge 581 at Moore Hall. Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at 3 39 pm.

Blythe-Williame America 107Th Armored Cavalry Armory American Legion Snares Knights of Columbus Golden Helmet VFW S. Main St Order of Ahtepa Nelva Center Lions Club LeSourdsville Lake Ewanis Clive Manchester Hotel Orioles Nest Middletown-Hamilton Pike Knights of Pythies Layfayet's Lodge Castle Hall Eda Civ Alpha Council Jr Ouam N. Broad St State Patrol Auxiliary P.m. Lezion Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squad Stone Masonic Lodge AFL Meese Lodge Moore ‘Hall Alcoholics Anonymous

Ohio Medical Group Calls for Traffic Safety Campaign

The Ohio State Medical Association urged county health societies to form traffic safety committees and partner with local groups to reduce traffic accidents across the state. The call came Tuesday as part of a statewide safety drive.

Ohio Medical Group Ohio Ohio State Medical Aren

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