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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1956

Page

7

Keefe Brasselle Leads Tender Trap at Cincinnati Summer Playhouse

Keefe Brasselle stars as Charlie in the Tender Trap at the Cincinnati Summer Playhouse on Winton Road. Craig Huebing supports as Charlie's friend with Betsy Von Furstenberg as Julie Gillis in a risqué comedy about bachelor life in New York City. The show runs through Saturday with Betsy under criticism. upcoming feature A Roomful of Roses will follow, and half price tickets apply for July 30 to August 4 for under 18s.

Nellie Evans Cincinnati Summer Playhouse Winton Road Max Shulman Robert Paul Smith New York Indianapolis Keefe Brasselle Charlie Craig Huebing Playhouse Betsy von Furstenberg Julie Gillis Scarsdale Debbie Reynolds Joan Harvey Stratton Walling Earl Lindquist Julie Bill Hall Betty Smith Sharon Young Winton Rd Marsha Hunt

Garden Club Meeting Highlights Continuous Bloom Topic

Mrs James Edmonds of Curryer Road spoke to Shovel and Hoe Garden Club on Continual Bloom noting care of perennials and yearly plowing to encourage multiple blooms. The session included a Q and A, new judging method for flower arrangements, and prize results for crescent designs.

James Edmonds Curryer Road Shovel and Hoe Garden Club Roy Granger McGee Avenue Charles Buchert Robert Holly William Harrison Jr Granger Robert Whitehurst Baker Paul Day Pratt C. C. Clark Whitehurst

United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Basket Picnic Held Tomorrow

The United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary plans its annual basket picnic for members and families at Armco Park tomorrow. The picnic supper is scheduled to be served promptly at 6 p.m., as announced.

United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Armco Park

Couple Weds in Camden Methodist Church

Ruth Ann Duskey and Richard Keller exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony at Camden Methodist Church. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Don Buell. The Keller couple, graduates of Camden High School, plan to work with Richard’s father at Concrete Pipe and Tile Co.

Ruth Ann Duskey Richard Keller Hugh Keller Camden Lola Cupp Cam James H. Mishoff Cincinnati Camden Methodist Church Don Buell Keller Camden High School Concrete Pipe and Tile Co

Two Participate In Sorority Pledge Ritual

Mrs Ralph W Clevenger and Mrs Charles Jay joined in a pledge ritual led by Mrs Alfred Schwing newly elected president of Sigma Phi Gamma at a Firefighters Clubhouse meeting Hostesses included Mrs George Frye Mrs James Gutshall and Mrs Howard Perkins Prize winners were Mrs Richard Bursk and Mrs Harold Hoover Plans for a picnic at LeSourdsville Lake on August 14 for Mary Haven Home adopted children and the founder's day dinner on August 27 at 6 45 p m at the Golden Lamb Hotel in Lebanon were announced

Ralph W. Clevenger Charles Jay Alfred Schwing Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority George Frye James Gutshall Howard Perkins Firefighters Clubhouse Richard Bursk Harold Hoover LeSourdsville Lake Mary Haven Lebanon Sigma Phi Gamma Golden Lamb

Bridge Club Plays Mitchell System in Middletown

Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club met at the Manchester Hotel last night and posted an average score of 63 across seven tables using the Mitchell system. North-South winners were Vernon and a partner 84 percent, Gordon Nein and partner 68 percent, Howard Wikoff and partner 64 percent. East-West honors went to C. R. Woodruff 70 percent, Robert Harris and partner 69 percent, and Jerry Lehman and William Springer 64 percent.

Middletown Manchester Hotel Vernon Jones Gordon ‘Nein Howard Wikoff C. R. Woodruff Robert Harris Jerry Lehman William Springer

Pre Nuptial Parties Begin For Bride Elect Maria Steward

The first in a series of prel wedding events honors Miss Maria Jeanne Steward bride elect of Ralph D Parks of Zanesville. A pantry shower hosted by Mrs Harold Radabaugh was held Sunday at her Cincinnati Kennedy Heights residence with a buffet supper on the terrace. Guests included numerous Cincinnati and area ladies.

Maria Jeanne Steward Ralph D.parks Zanesville Miss Steward Harold Radabaugh Kennedy Heights Cincinnati Earl Steward Monroe Leo Krapp Henry Nierman E Allman Rusell Beckner O. B. Bell Charles II Lyman Wine Cinnati Hubert Fall Middletown Arthur Apple Ora Radabaugh Clifford Steward

Middletonians and friends vacation travel notes

Travel notes recount Mr and Mrs Leo Eggleston and daughter Beth Ann of Barnitz and Miss Alvena Hollon visiting Michigan Canada New York and Niagara Falls. Mrs Margaret Freeman returns from a three week vacation to Milwaukee Tucson Grand Canyon and Mexico with visits from family and friends J T Orr and Ethel Clem Glass accompanied the Middletonians from Johnstown Pa during Florida trip including St Peters burg Daytona Beach Lake Wales St Augustine.

Leo Eggleston Beth Ann Barnitz Alvena Hollon Finley Street Middletonians Michigan Canada New York Niagara Falls Margaret Freeman M4th Avenue J. T. Orr Oxford Street Florida St. Petersburg Daytona Beach Lake Wales St. Augustine Mrs. Orr Ethel,Clem James Glass Johnstown

VFEW Auxiliary Hosts Party for 250 at Longview Hospital

Mrs Hobart Hopper Sr chaired a party organized by the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 3809 for 250 patients at Longview Hospital in Cincinnati. Helpers included Mrs Sam Warmoth Sr Mrs Sarah Miller Mrs Louis Warmoth Mrs Frank Wolner Sam Warmoth and Miss Georgia Withers.

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

Local Births Tallied in City Records

Vital statistics list multiple newborns from area families. A McGuire couple at 2003 Brell Dr report a boy yesterday. Neal at 112 Doty St report a boy yesterday. Noble at 3008 Rufus St report a boy yesterday. McCray of West Middletown Rt 1 report a girl yesterday. Mahoney of Morrow Rt report a boy today.

John McGuire Brell Drb.o Eggret Brell William Neal Doty St Ira Noble Rufus St Wilbur McCray West Middletown Rt. 1 Charles Mahoney Morrow Rt

Girls Learn To Manage Men For Success Says Florence Pew

Florence Pew, vice president of Dale Carnegie publishers, argues women must work to get along with men in every life sphere. She urges learning to please fathers, bosses, and husbands, and to let men feel gallant through small acts like lighting a cigarette and opening doors.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press Florence Pew

Bridal Party Named for Franklin Church Wedding

Miss Beverly Emrick and Donald E. Evans will marry Saturday at First Baptist Church. Marilyn Gessner is maid of honor with Dale Preston as best man. Bridesmaids include Janice Hill and Mary Howard. flower girl Linda Carroll Wallace. Attendants Warren Barry J D Hoffer ushers Brandley and Richard Norvell. Reception follows at church annex. hostesses list includes Mrs Vernon McKinley and others.

Beverly Emrick Donald E. Evans First Baptist Church Franklin Marilyn Gessner Dale Preston Janice Hill Mary Howard Linda Carol Wallace Warren Barry J. D. Hoffer Brandley Richard Norvell Church Annex Vernon McKinley Noretta Emrick Betty Jo Priest Janet Taylor Marie Taylor Emrick Tiff Glossip Jr Chestnut Street Cline Adams South River Street

Senate Leaders Press For Ban On Yugoslav Arms

Washington Republican Leaders Knowland and Bridges press for a ban on shipment of jet fighters and other new arms to Yugoslavia as an amendment to the foreign aid bill. Administration pleas fail, with debate noting several jet fighters already sent to Tito. Bridges hints at altering an aid cut for India amid the broader debate.

Washington Senate White House State Department Yugoslavia Knowland Calif Sen. Bridges GOP Tito Herbert Hoover Jr H. Alexander Smith Wilton B. Persons Jack Martin Eisenhower Knowland and Bridges Margaret Chase Smith Maine House Bridges India

Multiple Couples Named in Local Marriage Notices

A list of young couples and individuals with ages and hometowns is shown, including Peter Urmston Green 22 U S Air Force and Sarah Jane Wit ters 19 Hamilton, William Stilson 23 U S Army and Virginia Wise 22 Elmer L Jones 26 Middletown and Ruthie Davis 22 Hamilton, Richard Lutkehaus 27 and Opal Fulton 25 Hamilton, James McGrath 19 and Betty Ann Frish 19 Elmer Johnson 34 Armco employee 1704 Sycamore St and Annie Shell 27 1211 Baltimore St, Richard Jerome Miller 32 machinist Monroe and Eula Marie Combs 26 inspector 2017 Queen Ave, Richard Glasmeier 21 and Barbara Ann Murphy 20 both of, etc.

Peter Urmston Green U.S. Air Force Sarah Jane Witters Hamilton William Charles Stilson U.S. Army Youngstown Virginia

Hospital and community notices list residents and dismissals

The bulletin names residents from multiple streets including Young Street Lincoln Street Oxford State Road and Grand Avenue with several listed as dismissed from care. It also notes out of town entries from Crawford Street Brown VA Hospital Dayton and references names in Germantown Camden and Detroit among others.

Miami Plans Free Concert by University Ensemble

Miami University Summer School Band and Chorus perform at Benton Auditorium at 8 p.m. Directors Nicholas Poccia and Miss Dora Lyon lead the program. Admission is free. Featured soloists include Fred Grumley and Harry Pfingston with Everett F. Nelson as department chair. The program includes Three Kings and Bugler's Holiday.

Miami University Benton Auditorium Nicholas Poccia Dora Lyon Miami Fred Grumley Anna Village Harry Pfingston West Elkton Everett F. Nelson Waler Smith Bugler Leroy Anderson

Misfired Flight Sparks FAA Inquiry Over Low Fee

ST. LOUIS civil aviation officials opened an inquiry after a complaint about a single engine plane charging too low a fee over a suburb. Investigators traced the craft to crop duster Donald T. Smith who said he flew low and dropped car keys into his yard after realizing they were in his pocket.

ST. Louis Civil Aeronautics Administration Alene Donald T. Smith

Loveless Family Records Appendectomy Run

In Northridge California the Loveless family adds a seventh appendectomy in 22 days as Papa James Loveless a 34 year old policeman becomes patient number seven last night. Daughters Kenna Sue 10 Carol Jean 5 Judy 12 Esther 9 Carol Mignon 6 were prior. Roberta Norman 15 a baby sitter also had one Sunday.

Northridge Calif Loveless Papa James Loveless Northridge Hospital Kenna Sue Carol Jean Judy Esther Carol Mignon Papa Loveless Mama Sue Loveless Francine Roberta Norman

We Sell the BEST for LESS We invite all to visit our store

An invitation to browse a small store offering home furnishings priced to emphasize value. The notice promises to compare quality and prices and asserts the store sells the best for less to attract budget conscious shoppers.

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