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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1955

Page

6

Rainmaker in Cincinnati Delights Summer Playhouse Crowd

The Rainmaker opened at the Cincinnati Summer Playhouse on Winton Road with Geraldine Page starring as Lizzie. The six supporting actors, including Dickie Moore and John Napier, earned strong applause as the production runs through July 24 in a theater-in-the-round setting.

Nellie Evans Cincinnati Summer Playhouse Geraldine Page N. Richard Nash Playhouse Winton Road Dickie Moore Ma! Throne John Napier Clint Young Loyal T. Lucas J. H. Kingsbury Hamilton Miss Page Mid-West New York Broadway Lizzie Leame Helen Hayes Shirley Temple Golden Curls J. H. Kingsberry Barrymores Loya T. Lucas Mal Throne Mt. Healthy Galbraith Summer Playhouse Gene Lockhart Gramps Walter Abel John van Druten

Sorority Attends Opening Night of Rainmaker

Delta Chi Sigma sorority members attended the opening night performance of The Rainmaker at the Cincinnati Summer Playhouse. Mrs. Joseph Newton and Mrs. William Apgar led the arrangements committee.

Delta Chi Sigma Sorority the Rainmaker Cincinnati Summer Playhouse Joseph Newton William Apgar Delta Chi Sigma Douglas Barrett Nick Cornella James Harris Frances Kirkpatrick Virgil Meehan

Dictionettes Plan Programs For August Meetings

Toastmistress Club members outlined a pro gram for next month at an informal meeting. Miss Mabel Sauer president of Toastmistress Council 6 will visit, and an exchange with the Williams Club of Cincinnati is planned. Mrs. George Staley attended, the meeting at Mrs. Earnest Rains home, Stevens Drive. The Aug 22 gathering will be at Mrs. John Akerman residence.

Toastmistress Club Mabel Sauer Toastmistress Council 6 Williams Club of Cincinnati George Staley Stevens Drive Earnest Rains John Akerman

Travel Notes Return From Washington Visit

Mrs Glenn Ellison and her daughters Nita Barbara and Carolyn returned home on Highview Road after a two week stay in Washington D C with Mr and Mrs Arthur Graf Jr Graf is secretary to Congressman Paul Schenck

Glenn Ellison Nita Barbara Carolyn Highview Road Washington, D.C Ellison Arthur Graf Jr Graf Paul Schenck

Community meetings and clubs list for midweek schedule

Union and veterans posts set meetings midweek including National Guard Company D at 7:30 p.m. Armory and American Legion and VFW events from 7:30 to 8 p.m. across several halls. Social clubs gather noon and evenings at local venues with multiple lodge and auxiliary sessions. Alcoholics Anonymous notes at 8:30 p.m. and a statistic cites about one in 3,000 Americans as a drug addict.

National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Armory Blythe - Williams American Legion Golden Helmet S. Main St Knights of Columbus Order of Ahtepa Nelva Center Legion Lions Club LeSourdsville Lake Kiwanis Club Manchester Hotel Optimist Club Colony Toastmasters Club EUB Blythe - Williams American Legion Auxiliary 147Th Infantry Regiment Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall Alpha Council Jr. Ouam N. Broad St S. Main

Luncheon Honors Mrs Windsor During Middletown Visit

In Middletown a luncheon at the Manchester Hotel honored Mrs. Robert Windsor of Los Angeles Calif with a gathering of her local friends including Mrs Tim Johnson Mrs Jerome Inwood Mrs Robert Holly and others. Mrs Windsor and her children are visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs Dan Davis on Fleming Road during their stay.

Robert Windsor Los Angeles Calif Middletown Manchester Hotel Tim Johnson Jerome Inwood Robert Holly James Sexton Paul Day Con Dillon John Robertson Jay Terry William Jelks W. T. Thorn Martin Miller Richard Royse O. V. Ireland Robert L. Myers Jack McGuff Ray Brown Windsor Dan Davis Fleming Road

Births Report From Local Hospitals and Homes

Vital statistics list newborns from multiple addresses with each entry noting parents and gender. Includes out of town birth at Overlook Hospital Summit New Jersey and mentions of maternal and paternal grandparents.

Marriage Licenses List From Hamilton Area Records

A compiled list shows multiple marriage licenses issued to residents and non residents. Names include Kenneth Poppe and Yvonne Lillie Carl Wessman Jr and Gloria Jones Arthur Walters and Lola Cobb Victor Erdeman Jr and Geraldine Kurry John Shalley and Joyce Rogers Robert Shanklin and Patricia Woodrey Ralph Dalton and Barbara Kinser Jim Les and Grace Babb Donald Gibbs and Janet Lewis Frank Young and Joyce Hollin James Stockley and Dolly Jobes Charles Bell Jr and E Mallory David Moynhier and Elizabeth Hawkins William Ruff and A Powell.

Kenneth George Poppe Cincinnati Yvonne Ruth Lillie Hamilton Carl Wessman Jr Quebec City Canada Gloria Maxine Jones Sheffield St Joyce Mary Rogers Robert Parlett Shanklin Patricia Ann Woodrey Ralph F. Dalton Lafayette Ave Barbara A. Kinser Taylor Ave Jim Les Grace Babb Donald Lee Gibbs Decorator Charles St Janet Ann Lewis Grand Frank David Young Joyce Lee Hollin James Randal Stockley Dolly Marie Jobes Charles L. Bell Jr Wilbraham Rd A E. Mallory Ohio Ave David Moynhier West Middletown Elizabeth Geneva Hawkins Young St William L. Ruff Butcher A. J. Powell

Hospital Notice List of Local Names at Multiple Hospitals

A reader notices a long list of local residents and relatives connected to hospitals including Mercy Hospital Hamilton Dayton Miami Valley Hospital and Hughes Memorial Hospital. Names include Mrs Lin Chris Sebald Carol Brewer Lena Baker Ronald Folmer and several others with addresses and family ties noted.

Isaac Burkhart Dayton Middletown Grandview Hospital Chris Sebald Fairmount Ave Hughes Memorial Hospital Ham Carol Brewer van Ailton van Avenue Mercy Hospital Hamilton John C. Thornberg 16Th Avenue Lena Baker N. Broad Street Miami Valley Hospital

Neat attire seen as key to proper grooming

The piece argues that perfect grooming hinges on immaculate clothing. It notes stained shoes, marked scarves, dirty buttons, dusty bags, and other worn items as signs of poor presentation.

Summer Opera Enters Final Week in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Summer Opera enters its 34th season finale week at the Pavilion in Cincinnati. Verdi’s A Masked Ball closes Thursday and Sunday with Nelli Warfield Conley and Bardelli among stars. Bizet’s Carmen closes Saturday with Resnik Kellman. Puccini Turandot, Cincinnati premiere, plays Wednesday and Friday featuring Jane Stuart Smith Liu Liu's Eva Likova and others. Tickets at Goldflies Music and downtown box office Suh and Vine Streets.

Cincinnati Summer Opera Gh Pavillion Cincinnati Metropolitan Opera Nerva Nelli Sandra Warfield Eugene Conley New York City Center Cesare Bardelli Bizet Carmen Regina Resnik Charles Kgllman Puccini Jane Stuart Smith Eva Likova Liu Giulio Gari Richard Torigi William Wilderman Goldflies Music Store Opera Suh and Vine Streets

Dry Soapsuds Best For Cleaning Shade

Instructions describe washing a washable window shade by laying it flat and scrubbing a small section with thick dry soapsuds until clean. Rinse with a nearly dry cloth, then repeat on the reverse side and replace the shade at the window to dry fully.

Brief Nightclothes Fine For Summertime

Summer comfort nightwear in crinkle cotton seersucker and nylon suits becomes popular. No ironing required as fabrics promise easy care for warm weather.

Marianna Asher Weds Kenneth Hyatt in Roselawn Ceremony

Marianna Asher became Mrs Kenneth Hyatt at United Presbyterian Church in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony. Rev Jerome Schulz officiated with Miss Janice Schulz on organ, followed by a reception at Colony restaurant. The couple resides in Cincinnati after a brief honeymoon.

United Presbyterian Church Marianna Asher Kenneth Hyatt Jerome C. Schulz Hyatt Charles Asher Harrison Street William Hyatt New Lebanon Janice Schulz Robert Crow Jerry Hyatt Colony Middletown High School General Electric Corp Cincinnati E. Lawn Dr Roselawn

Burns Blanton Vows Announced In Liberty Indiana

Mr and Mrs Clarence Burns of Brown s Run Road West Middletown announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Elleanor Burns to Jerald Thomas Blanton son of Mr and Mrs Albert Blanton of West Middletown. The couple exchanged vows July 8 at First Presbyterian Church Liberty Ind with Rev P Paul Romanium officiating. Blanton is employed by Armco Steel Corp and they reside with his parents.

Clarence Burns Brown's Run Road West Middletown Mary Elleanor Burns Jerald Thomas Blanton Albert Blanton First Presbyterian Church, Liberty Ind P. Paul Romanium Blanton Armco Steel Corp

Coming Events American War Mothers Meeting Tomorrow

The American War Mothers plan a meeting tomorrow at 1 30 p.m. at the Legion home, inviting members and interested neighbors to attend.

Legion

Baking Biscuits Hot Stay In Pie Plates At Table

Bake biscuits in a pie plate to keep them hot. Use two small plates so one can be served at table while the other stays in the turned off oven to preserve heat.

Added Beauty Eyebrows Should Be Neatly Tweezed

Jeannie Darcy warns readers about overdone brows and summarizes guidance. Eyebrows should start over the inner eye and arch above the pupil. Lightly use eyebrow pencil to enhance sparse brows while keeping a natural look.

Worry Mars Pretty Face by Jeannie DArcy

A columnist argues worry and lack of sleep age a woman’s face while some deny beauty woes. She notes emotions show on the skin and that laugh lines can be charming, but most women dislike wrinkles and seek remedies.

Boil Water Furiously For Really Good Tea

You should use water that boils furiously to flavor tea properly. Water that is merely very hot does not release the tea's finest flavors.

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Rainmaker Cincy Page Sorority Germantown Wilbraham Rds Achaea Reeves Meelings Fenton Tita Pryyy Dan Kindred Carroll Ave Marvin Rchardson Baltimore St James Dufficy Mounted Rt William Coffey 8Th Ave Robert Mowry Germantown Rt. 2 Perry Thatcher Grand Ave Darrell Lewis Robert Earl Moore Mountainside N.J Overlook Hospital Summit Mateenal Charles Kelk Jr Earl Moore Wallace Reed George Root Sr 1St Ave Gerald Conover Highland St Ronald Folmer George Tyler Trenton Agnes Reeve Franklin Linberg Ramsey Leonard Post Lowell St Donald Moren Erie Ave Clarence Manns Clarence Manns Sr Church St Oma Mackey James Johnson James C. Hackney Connie Sue Allen Mrs. William Allen Sheridan Ave Colgate Kankil Kilis Mr. Hyatt Jeannie Darcy John L. Lewis Jeannie D'Arcy Viking Brothers Sewing Mc. Co Tytus Middletown, O EARN Chase & Sanborn Sanborn
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