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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1956

Page

6

Hayes Barker to Wed August Seventh Evening

Miss Janet Lynn Hayes and Donald Edward Barker choose attendants for their wedding set for August 11 at 7 30 p m in the First Presbyterian Church. Miss Hayes selects Susan Rupp as maid of honor with Diane Sauter Marguerite Williams Phyllis Barker and the bridegroom’s sister as bridesmaids. Best man is Herman Van Lokeren. ushers include Calvin Boyd Robert Staley Alan Spindler Dan Hayes Jr Gene Moon and Jack Diefenbach. Reception to follow in church social rooms. Parents listed for both bridal parties.

Janet Lynn Hayes Donald Edward Barker First Presbyterian Church Miss Hayes Susan Rupp Diane Sauter Buffalo Marguerite Williams Evanston Ill Ben Getz Phyllis Barker Herman van Lokeren Milwaukee Barker

Travel Notes Highlight Local Residents Trips and Events

Travel notes list Miss Patt Hollon George P Lar Street Miss Ginna Sennet and others returning from two week Miami Beach trip delegations to Portland Seattle and Chicago. Osteopathic convention drew 3500 physicians with guests and featured speakers including Dr Paul Dudley White. Dayton Rainbow Assembly formed led by George N Clark and Miss Joan Soldwish. Mrs Goldye Freeze led an escorted European tour from June 30 to July 21 visiting England Holland Germany Switzerland Italy and France. Americans bought eight million dollars worth of diamonds in 1900 and 122 million dollars worth in

Patt Hollon Garfield and Welfare George P. Lar- Street Ginna Sennet Tick Food Charles Street Miami Beach Fla Monte Carlo Hotel Roger E. Bennett Gage Drive Chicago American Osteopathic Assa Hotel Statler Paul Dudley White Boston Eisenhower Bradshaw Mintener U. S. Department of Health Judy Zecher Charles Egelston Ralph Kah Zeilma Kah Shari Kah June Scott Susan Phillips Middletown Dayton

Miami Names Rosemary Pond Assistant Dean of Women

Miss Rosemary Pond of Fort Wayne Indiana has been named assistant dean of women at Miami University start September 1. She succeeds Barbara Dodd who resigned after her husband returned from Naval Reserve duty. Pond previously led rest counselors at Hockaday College Dallas directed young adult activities at the Ft Wayne YWCA and ran freshman housing at Valparaiso University. She is Indiana University alumna and held the Clara Javan Goodbody Fellowship while earning a master’s in personnel and guidance.

Rosemary Pond Ft. Wayne Ind Miami University Barbara Dodd Naval Reserve Miss Pond Hockaday Jun College and Preparatory School Dallas Tex Ft. Wayne Ywca Valparaiso University Indiana University Clara Javan Goodbody

Francis Back and Opal Francis wed in Franklin church

Opal Francis granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Algin Horn married Clarence Donald Back son of Mr and Mrs Freeland Back in a double ring ceremony at 7 30 p m in First Baptist Church Franklin Rev H S Gessner officiated Vernon Morton acted as matron of honor and best man was Vernon Morton Ushers were Raymond Back and Russell Burgess They will reside on Beech Street after a honeymoon and both attended Lemon Monroe High School

Opal Francis Algin Horn Clarence Donald Back Vernon Morton Middletown Raymond Back Russell Burgess Mrs. Back Lemon-Monroe High School Beech Street

VEW Auxiliary Sponsors Party for 50 Patients

The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 3809 hosted a Saturday party for 50 patients at Longview Hospital in Cincinnati. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Sam Warmoth Sr. and others, with Mrs. Hobart Hopper Sr. organizing as chairman in place of Mrs. Charles Wells.

Ladies Auxiliary VFW Longview Hospital Cincinnati Sam Warmoth Sr Sarah Miller Louis Warmoth Frank Walner Sam Warmoth Georgia Withers Hobart Hopper Sr Charles Wells

Imperial Court 34 Picnic At Le Loursville Lake

The annual family picnic of Imperial Court 34, Order of the Amaranth, will be held Wednesday afternoon and evening at Le Loursville Lake. All members and their families are asked to attend the covered-dish event.

Imperial Court 34 Order of the Amaranth le Loursville Lake

Billeters Host Dinner and Garden Party Guests

Mr and Mrs Lester Billeter hosted a Saturday afternoon dinner and garden party at their Curtis Street home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Campbell of Aberdeen Drive and their weekend guests Mr and Mrs George Gross of Bluffton Indiana. Sigma Phi Gamma sorority will meet at 8 tonight at the Firemans Club House.

Lester Billeter Curtis Street James Campbell Aberdeen Drive George Gross Bluffton Ind Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority

Kilburn and Boyd Win Low Gross at Forest Hills

Mrs. Walter Kilburn and DeWitt Boyd posted 43 strokes to win the low gross prize at Forest Hills Country Club during the Verity outing. Blind bogey honors went to Mrs. Roger Oakley and Jack Christy. Additional prizes awarded to several couples. a covered-dish supper followed after nine holes. Next two-ball foursome set for Aug 12.

Walter Kilburn DeWitt Boyd Verity Golf Course Forest Hills Country Club Roger Oakley Jack Christy Richard Grubbs del Meyer Carl Bogan Ralph Parmenter Edward Erlandson Rowan Crawford Ward Browning

Garden Club Couples Party Held At Harkrader Home

The Town and Country Garden Club hosted its annual husband and wife party with a covered-dish supper at Dr. and Mrs. John Harkrader’s Countryside home followed by dancing and games at Forest Hills Country Club. Members listed include Mr and Mrs Ted Abernathy and many others. committee chair Wade Pratt. next meeting postponed to July 30 with Mrs Robert McDade as hostess.

Town and Country Garden ‘Club John Harkrader Forest Hills Country Club Ted Abernathy Wayne Beall George Bingham William Bonham Joseph Delaney Richard Glins Les Leighton Thomas Moon Cameron Perry Bruce Peters Loren Pratt Wade Pratt William Rehse Glenn Selby Charles South Thomas Stubbs Bingham Mars Harkrader Peters South Moon Garden Club Robert McDade

Auxiliary Adds 5 New Members at VFW Hall

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of World War I of the USA welcomed five new members Mrs. Albert Egelston Mrs. Pearl McKinney Mrs. Howard Brown Mrs. Hiram Fullen Mrs. Charles Purdum and Miss Sonja Shea. Cincinnati leaders Mrs. J. Toby Miller presided with Mrs. William Albers conductress and others in attendance. Louise Blase reported on group work at the Veterans Hospital.

Ladies Auxiliary VFW Hall Albert Egelston Pearl McKinney Howard Brown Hiram Fullen Charles Purdum Sonja Shea J. Toby Miller Cincinnati Department of Ohio William Albers Louise Blase Wtas Cincinnati Auxiliary 200 Veterans Hospital

Ohio Majorette Queen Crowned

Ruth Schwemley an 18 year old from Chatfield was named Miss Majorette of Ohio at Buckeye Lake after regional contest with 200 entrants from Ohio Indiana Kentucky Michigan and West Virginia.

Newark Ohio Ruth Schwemley Chatfield Crawford County Buckeye Lake Indiana Kentucky Michigan West Virginia

Youngsters Net $20 For CP Fund

Five local girls raised twenty dollars for the cerebral palsy fund by selling baked goods in the Central Store lobby. Leading the drive were Carol Sue Osborne, Joanne Osborne, Carol Hounshell, Barbara Adams, all residents of local streets, with proceeds added to the CP Chapter's appeal following a previous backyard carnival donation last year.

Howard Haskins Carol Sue Osborne Joanne Osborne Crawford St Carol Hounshell Church St Barbara Adams North Ave

Vital Statistics Births Across Town This Weekend

A compilation lists numerous birth announcements from families in multiple towns. Names include Grady and Mrs Eakin on Eaton Avenue with a boy, Fisher on Middletown Route 1 with a boy, Young at Excello with a girl, Clemmons at Carlisle with a girl, and many more from Franklin, Hamilton, Trenton, and nearby areas.

Grady Eakin Eaton Ave D. O. Fisher Middletown James Young Excello James Clemmons Carlisle Richard Bothe S. Main St Franklin Richard Meyer Wayne Ave Salurn Dennis Lamy Roslyn Harold Underwood Winona Charles Rice, Jr Shorts Rd James Alexander Glenwood St William Bowling Jefferson Rd Darrell Wallace Central Ave Wilson Welch Poinciana Rd John Smith A St J N Akerman Idarchall Rd Gene Deaton Hamilton Edward Allen Crawford St William Lowman 2Nd Ave

Hospital Patients and Out‑of‑Town Admissions Noted

The list records numerous patients by name and address across Monroe Yankee Road Oberon Drive Franklin Middletown Manhattan Trenton Camden Excell o Lebanon and nearby towns. Mentions Mercy Hospital Hamilton Huron Road Hospital East Cleveland Grandview Dayton and Christo Avenue as care sites.

Herman Kettman Middletown Rt. 3 Mercy Hospital Hamilton Donald Oldfield Norwalk Huron Road Hospital East Cleveland William Sturgis Jr Franklin Grandview Hospital Dayton

Ramsey Named Head of New Veteran Group

Ray Ramsey was installed as commander of Barracks 636, a World War I veterans group, at VFW Post 3809. Other officers include Burley Cottle senior vice commander, Henry C Warmoth junior vice commander, Earl Shea quartermaster, Phil Whisler chaplain, Richard Lehman cont-at-arms, Homer A Shepard three-year trustee, Russell Knepshield two-year trustee, and Orman M Elam one-year trustee. The group invites all World War I vets to a meeting at 7 p.m. August 3 at the VFW headquarters on Reynolds Avenue.

Ray Ramsey VFW Burley Cottle Henry C. Warmoth Earl Shea Phl Whisler Richard Lehman Homer A. Shepard Russell Knepshield Orman M. Elam Reynolds Avenue

Marion Man Elected Ohio Legion Leader at 38th Convention

Fred W. Thacker of Marion was elected president of the Ohio American Legion at its 38th convention. Merle Brady of Van Wert became first vice commander and Herman Dever of Greenville won second vice commander. Other officers include Thomas Copeland treasurer James Wagenseller national executive committeeman Rabbi Nathan Zeilizer chaplain and Joseph Deutschle Sr. state adjutant. A community service award went to Fremont Post 201. The three hour parade drew 125000 spectators as Gov Lausche and Mayor Celebrezze observed.

Cleveland Fred W. Thacker Marion Ohio American Legion Suny Thacker Merle F. Brady van Wert Herman D. Dever Greenville Thomas D. Copeland Bowerston James M. Wagenseller Lancaster Nathan Zeilizer Columbus Joseph S. Deutschle Sr Clarence W. Whitemoor Canton Fremont Frank J. Lausche Anthony J. Celebrezze

Vote of Ohioans in Congress highlights mixed roll calls

Ohio members participated in several Senate votes on social security amendments and nominations. Bricker and Bender backed most measures while opposing others, with mixed outcomes including a 62-21 adoption and a 64-19 confirmation. The House had no major roll calls.

Washington Ohio Congress Senate Bender Bricker Simon E. Sobeloff Maryland 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals Kerr D-Okla Hells Canyon Bricker Saal Bender

Tender Trap Opens at Cincinnati Summer Playhouse

The Tender Trap a bright farce about a Broadway bachelor opens tonight at the Cincinnati Summer Playhouse Finneytown with Keefe Brasselle and Betsy Von Furstenberg co starring The production runs July 23 to August 4 with a later engagement A Roomful of Roses stars Marsha Hunt Tickets are on sale at the Central Ticket Office 430 Vine St and at 8405 Winton Rd box office nightly after 6 30 except Sunday.

Keefe Brasselle Betsy von Furstenberg Cincinnati Summer Playhouse Finneytown Ida Lupino Eddie Cantor Miss von Furstenberg Shulman Smith Franchot Tone Gladys Cooper Marsha Hunt Playhouse Central Vine St Cincinnati Winton Rd

Gal Bullfighters Have Bad Time in Tijuana

In Tijuana Mexico bullfight a 26 year old woman bullfighter Pat McCormick was tossed twice by bulls while her companion Bette Ford, 25 from McKeesport Pennsylvania, was knocked and possibly dislocated with one bull but not gored. McCormick earned an ear for a clean kill of one of three bulls she dispatched. She finished off Ford’s second bull after Ford was injured.

Tijuana Mexico Pat McCormick Bette Ford Miss Ford New York McKeesport

Elephant's daily water intake nears fifty gallons

A staggering detail notes that an adult elephant consumes about 50 gallons of water each day. This high volume reflects the animal's size and needs for hydration, especially in warm climates.

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