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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1957

Page

8

Rain and Moon Is Blue Highlight Summer Theater Bets

Vivian Blaine shines as Sadie Thompson in Rain at Cincinnati Summer Playhouse delivering a gripping performance amid strong support from Frank Schofield and a cast of locals. The production stirs audience praise with tense drama and vivid set pieces as Mister Roberts follows.

Vivian Blaine Frank Sinatra Cincinnati Summer Playhouse Miss Blaine Somerset Maugham Sadie Thompson Sadie United States Honolulu Playhouse Arena Trader Horn Rain Panners Frank Schofield Rev. Davidson Walter Huston Mr. Schofield Howard Wierum Traider Joe Nana Kahn Fad Julian George Ives Sasha van Stherner Loig Holmes Michael Price Bee Ty Tent Theater Winton Road Mister Roberts Johnny Desmond Tinkling Bell Nellie Evans Memorial Hall Dayton Kenley Players

Travel Notes Return From Colorado Vacation With Friends

Miss Katy Jane Fuller returns to Grand Avenue after a one day vacation at Colorado Springs. She is accompanied by five friends from Cincinnati Milwaukee and East Liverpool. Mr and Mrs Earl Evans of Monroe Street depart for Kansas City Kansas to visit their son and daughter in law the Rev and Mrs Billy Evans and their new grand daughter Paula Jan Evans born July 28.

John Barry Miss O'Neill Greshall Gresham Slater Miss Thurston Jim Woods Livy Elamo News Jerry Nardiello Madge John Hillerman Hillerman Hal Carter Dimitrious Economides Kansas Penny Allen Millie Virginia Hilton Rosemary John Copeland Miss Oulton Irene Barr Katy Jane Fuller Grand Avenue Colorado Springs Middletonian Cincinnati Milwaukee East Liverpool Earl Evans Monroe Street Kansas City, Kans Billy Evans Paula Jan Evans

Evening and day meeting notices from several local groups

A long list of meetings scheduled from Wednesday to Friday includes National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry at 7:30 p.m. Armory, Kiwanis Club at noon, Manchester Hotel, Evening Optimist Club at 6 15 p.m., Colony Restaurant, Lions Club at 6 30 p.m., Manchester Hotel, Blythe Williams American Legion Auxiliary at 7 p.m., post headquarters, Alpha Council 326 Jr OUAM at 7 30 p.m., 19 N Broad St, Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge 37 at 7 30 p.m., Castle Hall, 147th Infantry Regiment at 7 30 p.m., Armory, Toastmasters Club at 7 30 p.m., Civic Association No 227 at 7 30 p.m., Middletown Hamilton Pike, Moose Lodge at 8 p.m., Lodge 956 at 8 p.m., 2 S Main and 9526 Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron at 8 p.m., Legion Tried Stone Masonic Lodge AFL Hall, Alcoholics Anonymous at 6 0F.

Optimist Club Colony Restaurant Lions Club Manchester Blythe-Williams American Legion Auxiliary Post Headquarters Alpha Council Jr. Ouam N. Broad St Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall National Guard 147Th Infantry Regiment Armory Toastmasters Club Civic Association Middletown Hamilton Pike Moose Lodge Hallage Lodge S. Main Volunteer Air Reserv Legion Tried Stone Masonic Lodge AFL Hall Alcoholics Anonymous

Wells Family Reunion Set for Armco Park Sunday

The annual Wells family reunion will be held Sunday at Armco Park. A pinch of savory or sage is a recommended seasoning for pork chops.

Wells Armco Park

Barbara Ellis Bride-Elect of J M Mabry

Barbara Nell Ellis, daughter of Angie P Ellis and spouse of Carlisle, Franklin, will marry James Meredith Mabry son of Windfield Mabry of Chautauqua Road and the late Mrs Mabry. Barbara is Carlisle High School and Ohio University alumna employed by National Cash Register Co Dayton. James Mabry is Carlisle High School graduate, Ohio University attendee, U S Air Force veteran, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co representative. A September wedding is planned.

Angie P. Ellis S. River Street Franklin Barbara Nell James Meredith Mabry Windfield Mabry Chautauqua Road Mabry Miss Ellis Carlisle High School Ohio University National Cash Register Co Dayton U. S. Air Force Metropolitan Life Insurance Co

Short-McClure Vows Spoken at Crawford Street Church

Miss Dolly Short and Jesse McClure wed July 27 in Crawford Street Church of God with Rev. R C Caudill officiating. The couple, both from area families, will reside at 1720 Sheffield St after a Florida honeymoon. she works for Welfare Finance Corp. and he for Sorg Paper.

Dolly Short Jesse McClure Crawford Street Church of God R. C. Caudill Edgar Short Corlee Road West Middletown Land Charles Roop Franklin Rt. 2 Janice Roop Joe Boxer Sheffield St Florida Welfare Finance Corp Sorg Paper

Couple Wed In Dayton

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Barbara Anne Bilbrey to Neil E. Steele. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Loren C. Bilbrey of Dayton, wed at Troy Street Evangelical Church in Dayton with a reception in the church parlors. The couple resides on Illinois Avenue, Dayton.

Barbara Anne Bilbrey Neil E. Steele Loren C. Bilbrey Dayton Everet Steele Camsden Troy Street Evangelical Church Steele Illinois Avenue

Local Student Finishes College at University of Dayton

Richard J. Knox of Bundy Apartments Central Avenue is among degree candidates at the University of Dayton summer commencement August 4. He will receive a bachelor of science in business administration. Alberta M. Price of Miamisburg Rt 2 also graduates with a bachelor of science in education.

Richard J. Knox Bundy Central Avenue University of Dayton Knox Alberta M. Price Miamisburg Rt. 2

Teenage Swim Night Set At Sunset And Douglas Pools

Teenagers will take over Sunset and Douglas pools tonight after regular swim hours. Sunset’s program begins at 9:30 p.m. and Douglas’ at 9 p.m. Pool personnel will be on duty. The program is directed by Ross Kramer, pools director.

Sunset Douglas Ross Kramer Pools

Wishing Well Puzzle Message Card

A short feature describes a pleasant daily game that yields a message. It explains counting letters in a name, adjusting the count by simple rules, and using the result to reveal a key number and related letters to read a fortune. The piece reads like a puzzle snippet with steps to follow and hints for decoding.

More Rains In Prospect For Nation

The Associated Press reports more showers and thunderstorms expected nationwide, with a wet belt spanning the Plateau, Rockies, and eastern regions. Severe storms, winds over 40 mph, hit upstate New York as a fishing party suffered three deaths from lightning near Glens Falls. Syracuse received over an inch of rain in one hour, while Tallahassee saw nearly an inch in the Gulf Coast area.

Plateau Rockies Upstate New York Glens Falls Syracuse Kentucky Gulf Coast Tallahassee Fla

Indicted for Murder in Ohio Feud Shooting

Marietta police said Benjamin C. Lightfritz 52 was indicted on first degree murder charges for the July 9 shooting of Earl C. Hill a local service station attendant. The grand jury also indicted Woodrow Oliver for harboring a felony and hiding the weapon.

Marietta Ohio Benjamin C. Lightfritz Earl C. Hill Woodrow Oliver Oliver

Hose Burrower: Self Digging Garden Hose Surprises Oklahoma City

Fred W. Walker reports a half inch garden hose began burrowing into the ground Tuesday night in Oklahoma City. He, his wife, and a neighbor pulled without success and tied a broom handle to halt progress, hoping to extract it the next day if the device does not break.

Oklahoma City Fred W. Walker Walker

The Suezenal Longest Canal Used by Sea Ships

The Suezenal is described as the world’s longest canal used by sea going ships. The note highlights its extensive length and strategic role in maritime navigation and trade.

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