Rock Garden Tips Shared by Guest Speaker at July Meeting
Shovel and Hoe Garden Club heard guest speaker Mrs. R. B. Ramsdell discuss rock garden planning. She emphasized perennials with annuals for color and ground covers to protect soil. Awards were given for high and low basket arrangements and a specimen prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Garden
R. B. Ramsdell
Shovel and Hoe Garden Club
Robert Holly
Inland Drive
Rock Gardens
Robert Whitehurst
Norman Cole
Edgar Schellenbach
J. T. Lamb
Paul Schnedler
Charles Buchert
Jay Terry
Lamb
Roy Granger
Gary Kiouran
Area Couple's Betrothal Told
Mr and Mrs Samuel M Hartman of Somerville announce the engagement of their daughter Darlene Jean to Ray Arnold Staley son of Mr and Mrs Doug las C Staley also of Somerville Miss Hartman is a graduate of Talawanda High School and is employed at Farmers State Bank in Oxford Mr Staley an alumnus of Mc Guffey High School is employed by Armco Steel Corp in Middletown No date has been set for the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Hartman
Somerville
Darlene Jean
Ray Arnold Staley
Douglas C. Staley
Miss Hartman
Talawanda High School
Farmer's State Bank
Oxford
Mr. Staley
McGuffey High School
Armco Steel Corp
Middletown
Marriage of Miss Sonja Lebherz to Merrill Hunter
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Sonja Lebherz and Merrill Eugene Hunter. The ceremony occurred July 14 at 2:30 PM at the Methodist Church in Monroe, performed by Rev. William E. Burley. The bride is the daughter of Anton and Mrs Lebherz of Stuttgart, Germany. groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Merrill G. Hunter of Hamilton. Mr. Hunter works for Armco Steel in Middletown. couple resides on Britten Road, Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonja Lebherz
Merrill Eugene Hunter
Monroe
William E. Burley
Anton Lebherz
Stuttgart
Germany
Merrill G. Hunter
Hamilton
Hunter
Armco Steel Corp
Middletown
Britten Road
Bridge Club Winners Dominate Middletown Session
William Springer and Jerry Lehman won first at Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club with a 64 percent score. Second went to Mrs Wikoff and Mrs Maxwell with 61 points. third to Mrs Bales and Mrs Coker. The five-table event averaged 54 at Temple Beth Sholom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Springer
Jerry Lehman
Middletown
Howard Wikoff
William Maxwell
William Bales
E. R. Coker
McClure Pruitt Vows Exchanged at Eaton Church
The marriage of Miss Jane Rosalyn McClure and Richard Lee Pruitt was solemnized Saturday at 6 30 p m in the Church of the Brethren Eaton. The couple will reside in Eaton and honeymoon in the southern states after a reception at the Eaton Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Rosalyn McClure
Harry B. McClure
James Lee
Mr. Pruitt
Jerry Blackburn
Ronald Hilburn J
Jack
Dennis Jenkins
James Keckler
Dennis McClure
Donald J. Boehmer Jr
Barbara Bucklew
Shirley Pruitt
Bonnie Pruitt
Marithlene McClure
Eaton Country Club
States
Mrs. Pruitt
Eaton
Wildwood Club Hosts Summer Dance at Clubhouse
Wildwood Golf Club members and guests will enjoy a Saturday evening dance from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with Jack Carr's orchestra. Reservations are not necessary. Chairs Mrs Black Little and Mr Britt Kendrick assist with arrangements, joined by several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildwood Golf Club
Jack Carr
Black Little
Britt Kendrick
Jess Johnston
Frank Buchanan
Frank Hidy
Bermuda Shorts Approved At Lawrence Knitting Mills
Lawrence Levy owner of Lawrence Knitting Mills told all workers to wear Bermuda shorts. Levy says heat caused irritability and extra work slows. uniforms now help, boosting morale and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N.C
Lawrence Knitting Mills
Lawrence Levy
Levy
Wheaton Fire Douses WDON Transmitter During Show
Radio host Earl Robbin claimed the "hottest show in town" at WDON Wheaton Maryland as a fire broke out in the transmitter room during the program. Firefighters were on hand and damage was negligible.
Don’t Laugh Hubby May Be A Genius
Gloria Williams from Canaan Connecticut credits her husband Ross with inventing a line of disposable moist washcloths after he pursued plastics during their honeymoon. The couple built a New York area lab into a factory supplying airline and household markets with moisture sealed towels. The product spreads from drugstores to restaurants and traveler venues nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Canaan
Conn
Gloria Williams
Ross
Williams
New York
Gloria
Cairo
Pompeii
Local Club and Fire Department Meeting Notices
Tuesday evening schedule lists Y Men's Club at YMCA Room K at 6 p m Sertoma Club at Manchester House 6 30 Middletown Personnel Assn at Colony Restaurant 6 30 South Middletown Fire at 1108 Forrer St Miami Valley Post 3809 VFW officers at 7 30 1208 Reynolds Ave Mayfield Fire Dept at 7 20 Sheffield St Fire House Battery A 190 AAA Gun Battalion 7 45 Miami Lodge IOCF 8 00 Monroe IOOF Hall FOE 8 00 hall SPEBSQSA at 8 30 Legion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sertoma Club
Manchester Houe
Middletown Personnel Assn
Colony Restaurant
South Middletown
Forrer
Miami Lodge
Monroe
Hall
FOE
P. m
Legion
Golden Age Club Meeting Times Listed
The Golden Age Club holds an event at 1 30 p m. A Civic Association meeting and National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry gathering are scheduled for 7 30 p m at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Age Club
Civic Association
National Guard Company D
107Th Armored Cavalry
Armory
Spat Over Phone Lands Two Models In Court
New York area roommates Sheryl Parks and Didi Roberts, both 25, filed cross complaints of assault over their shared apartment phone. Each alleged the other attacked with a high heel during disputes about the phone, with Parks claiming the phone is her lifeline and Roberts noting the constant phone use. The May bill reached 328 dollars as Magistrate Walter Bayer scheduled a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sheryl Parks
Didi Roberts
Didi
Sheryl
May
Jung
Walter Bayer
Dayton-Bound Pilot Quits Crippled Jet
An Air Force 133 jet trainer crashed near Bradford Pennsylvania on Monday. Lt Forrest L Treanor the pilot, bailed out and escaped injury while en route from Syracuse to Wright Patterson AFB Dayton Ohio. He rode the jet from 25000 to 4500 feet before bail out near Wilcox.
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Bradford
Forrest L. Treanor
Treanor
Syracuse
N. Y
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Ohio
Elmira
N.Y
Treasner
Wilcox
Lebanon Gates Close Prize Fair Steer S Sold For 509
William Higgins grand champion 4-H steer sold for 509.60 at the Warren County Fair auction in Lebanon. Turtlecreek 4-H Club member Marr drove the day’s top price as 42 steers totaling 10,680 were sold. Foche Packing Co of Dayton was the busiest buyer, purchasing steers worth 4149.
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Lebanon
William
Marr
Warren County
Lines Market of
Kettering
David Scholl
Franklin
Farmers of America
Foche Packing Co
Dayton
Pomona Grange
Warren County Heart Fund
Mason Spools
Lewis Campbell
Robert Stratton
Don Farnhart
Youngster Finalist In Scholar Race
Gregory Mullins ten year old son of Cletis and Mrs Mullins of 3004 Roslyn Dr is among 23 Ohio youngsters named finalists in a college scholarship contest by Fruit of the Loom Socks a division of Chester H Roth Co New York The Middletown boy enters fourth grade this fall and competes in a national pool of 1105 youths for five full four year college scholarships plus awards of encyclopedias and atlas sets Four million entries were received in the competition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Mullins
Cletis Mullins
Roslyn Dr
Ohio
Fruit of the ‘Loom Socks
Chester H. Roth C.o., Inc
New York
Middletown
Waistline Keeps On Expanding Across America
Mackinac Island report cites Don Grimes of the Independent Grocers’ Alliance predicting rising weights if eating habits don’t change. He notes historical gains from 1870 to 1920 and projects men to 160 pounds and women to 137 within fifty years, with waist measurements expanding from about 24 inches in 1870 to 25 44 inches today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinac Island
Mich
Don R. Grimes
Independent Grocers’ Alliance Food Stores
National
Macaroni Manuufacturers Assn
Grimes
Milady
Journalists jailed in Lebanon over insulting president
In Beirut two left wing newspaper reporters were jailed on charges of insulting President Camille Chamoun. Khairy Kaaky of E! Shark and Nassib Metny of Telegraph allegedly accused the President of meddling in Lebanon's recent national election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Lebanon
Camille Chamoun
Khairy Kaaky
E! Shark
Nassib Metny
The
Telegraph
U S Pilot Totals Show 298000 Active Flyers in 1956
Civil Aeronautics Administration survey of 1956 counts 298 076 active pilots in the United States with 80 494 student pilots and 132 525 flying private aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Aeronautics Administration
United States
County Fair Attendees Counted As Record Crowds
Corwin Nizon, fair board secretary, reported unofficial paid attendance of 27 000 and more than 12000 in premiums paid out. He said all winners collected their checks before gates closed. Other board members called this year's fair the county's most successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwin Nizon
Fair Board
Flooded Rivers Recede Amid Rescue Efforts in Shantung
Radio reports Yi and Shu rivers have fallen below danger level in south Shantung after 557 deaths. Rescue work continues with many villages isolated. River boats move victims to high ground and planes drop food to affected areas.
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Hong Kong
W—Peiping Radio
Shu
Shantung
Suspect in Hamilton Slaying Questioned by Police
Thomas Laplante, 22, of Hamilton, faces questioning by Hamilton authorities in the July 10 slaying of Edwin Jones whose stabbed and beaten body was found on a side road near Welland. Laplante is held in a Mariemont, Ohio jail after drawing five days for soliciting a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton, Ont
Thomas Laplante
Hamilton
Edwin Jones
Welland
Laplante
Mariemont
Ohio
Local Births and Notable Names in Vital Statistics
List of recent births at area hospitals with names and addresses. Includes several newborns by couples such as Wolverton, Johnson, Sommers, Williams and Florence, plus today’s newborn Oliver McKinney. Also notes for individuals and relatives connected to local residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Wolverton
Wilbraham Rd
Frank Johnson
Beech Dr
Franklin
Max Sommers
Elwood St
John Williams
6Th Ave
Joseph Florence
Carlisle
Oliver McKinney
S. Main St
Hospital Contacts and Addresses Listing
A compiled roster lists residents and their addresses including Tim Draut on Stanley Street Mrs Troy Neeley Ottawa Street Clifford Cassidy son of Mr and Mrs Billy Cassidy Sheridan Avenue Dec Blevins Franklin Route 2 Minnie Kirby South Broad Jeanette Sizemore daughter of Cyrus Sizemore Franklin Mrs Fred May Cincinnati Pete Schiannamble Orchard Dale Baker Trenton Roy Myers Franklin James Kelly Pine Street Armand Lawrence Edgar Johnson Chautauqua John Jacobs West Middle Rosie Jones 18th Avenue William Nickell Queen Robert Hoskins Central Avenue Venus Smith Franklin Paul Reese Grove Street Joseph Bowling Crescent Boulevard Linda King West Middletown Route 1.
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Tim Draut
Stanley St
Troy Neeley
Ottawa
Clifford Cassidy
Billy Cassidy
Sheridan Ave
Dec Blevins
Franklin Rt. 2
Minnie Kirby
S. Broad
Jeanette Sizemore
Cyrus Sizemore
Franklin
Fred May
Cincinnati
Pete Schiannamble
Orchard
Dale Baker
Trenton
Roy Myers
James Kelly
Pine St
Armand Lawrence
Edgar Johnson
Chautauqua Rd
John Jacobs
West Middletown
Rosie Jones
18Th Ave
William Nickell
Queen Ave
Robert Hoskins
Central Ave
Venus Smith
Paul Reese
Grove St. Joseph Bowling
Crescent Blvd
Linda King
John King Jr
Rt. 1
Wild Elephant Tramples Woman Near Kandy
A wild elephant near Kandy, Ceylon, trampled a woman to death and mauled another woman after charging a party of seven returning from a village fair. One man was seized with its trunk but escaped. The incident occurred last night several miles from the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombo
Ceylon
Kandy
Jit
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Bob Ranft
SERTA
BOB Ranft Furniture
Franklin, Ohio
Bridge Club
Temple Beth Sholom
Wildwood
Bermuda
Cole
Manhattan
Sidney Heller
BELL
Hubby
Dorothy Roe
AP Women’s
YMCA
Oy Wittiam
Kine Features Syndicate
Bobby Schwartz
Mike Woebkenberg
Bill Manning
China
National Cash Register
Dick Mimeograph
Bibles
Paul Huffman
Pearl St. Corbutt
Robert Boyer
Andrews, Street
Ova Eichenberry
N Main St
Clyde Tanner
John Brooks
Mark Kruse
Edward Kruse
Jacksonburg Rd
Julius French
Frank
Lin
Louis Gault
Richard Gray
Arlington Ave
Donald Gross
Arthur Hoskins
West Elkton
Lamar Hurt
Vanderveer St
Vernon Miller
Malvern St
William Moreland
Meryl McGlynn
Northoe
Joseph Petrocy
Stanley
James Routson
Everett Routson
Charles Rowe
Leibee St
Shiela Tackett
Jimmy Tackett
Vannest Ave
William Wells
Jewell St
U. S. GA
Grand Ave
Gideon Road
West Central Avenue
Central Avenue
Broad G& Verity
U. S
U.S
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