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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

Page

7

Judith Anderson Stars In Black Chiffon At Cincinnati Playhouse

Judith Anderson delivers a commanding performance in Black Chiffon at the Cincinnati Summer Playhouse. The psychological drama by Lesley Storm features strong supporting work from Brvgarly Lee, Craig Huebing, Louise Kirtland and a notable Broadway veteran Paul Huber. The seven member troupe, upgraded from last season, presents a tale of a devoted mother who steals a black chiffon nightgown and is caught, revealing motives and consequences over 48 hours. The production runs nightly at 8:40 through Saturday at 8405 Winton Rd with general admission at 1.50, and the theater offers expanded facilities and a Broadway style restaurant.

Cincinnati Summer Playhouse Judith Anderson Lesley Storm Miss Anderson Brvgarly Lee Craig Huebing Dickie Moore Louise Kirtland Loyal T. Lucas Stanley Tackney Joan Harvey Charles Quinlivan Paul Huber Playhouse Winton Rd Middletown Kemper Road Winton Road Green Hills Broadway Sardi’s Sardee’s

Shower honors bride elect in house party

A combined hospitality at McKinley Street hosted in honor of Miss Betty Jo Brandenburg bride elect of Donald Farquer. Prizes went to Miss Mary Presta Miss Bernie Presta Mrs Cecil Butts Mrs Donald Butts and Mrs John Tensmens. The couple plans to marry June 16.

Robert Duff Harvey Haber McKinley Street Betty Jo Brandenburg Donald Farquer Mary Presta Bernie Presta Cecil Butts Donald Butts John Tensmens Miss Brandenburg Mr. Farquer

Local Sororities and Fire Co Schedule Meetings

Upsilon chapter Nu Phi Mu Beta Sigma Phi meets at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Mrs Ralph Bays 2304 Sherman Ave instead of the YMCA Beta Zeta chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha meets at 8 tonight at the YMCA South Madison Township Fire Co Miltonville holds its monthly meeting at 7 30 tonight at the Fire House Prosser chapter Order of the Eastern Star meets 7 30 p m Thursday at the Masonic Temple followed by a social hour with Mrs Arthur Johnson and Mrs Harvey Preusch co chairing dining and refreshment.

Upsilon Chapter Nu Phi Mu Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Ralph Bays Sherman Ave YMCA Beta Zeta Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority South Madison Township Fire Co Miltonville Prosser Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Arthur Johnson Harvey Preusch

Travel Notes and Commencement Plans Across Ohio

George Prentice Jr. of Rocky River and Nancy Benadum of Ardmore are Miami University students set to receive degrees in next week’s ceremonies. Martha Ellen Thompson will earn a Ohio State University bachelor’s degree. she will marry Rev. Robert M. Sheehan at Indianaola Presbyterian Church in Columbus at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The Pratts, Cecil and William, along with Mary Young toured West including Hollywood Grand Canyon Phoenix on a Middletown-Easton Road trip and will stay in Columbus through the wedding weekend.

George Prentice Jr Rocky River Ohio Harry Benadum Ardmore Nancy Prentice Miss Benadum Miami University V. C. Thompson S. Main Street Robert L. Thompson Danville Robert Jr Sandra Columbus Martha Ellen Thompson Ohio State University Thompson Robert M. Sheehan Indianaola Presbyterian Church William Pratt Cecil Pratt Middletown-Easton Road Las Vegas Hollywood Grand Canyon Phoenix Ariz Middletown Mary Young

Mrs Ramsdell Hosts Recital By Senior High Students

Mrs Ramsdell presents a voice recital by senior high students at 8 p.m. at the Girls Club. The group includes seven graduates from Middletown and Fenwick High Schools performing sacred and secular solos operatic arias and duets. Accompanists are Louise Cassidy Eleanor Moon and Marlin Leffler.

Robin B. Ramsdell Middletown Fenwick High Schools Karen Allspach Dianne Ashcraft Mickey Dennis Marilyn Edwards Phyllis Edwards Phillip Gregory David Groninger Donna Hawkins Ellen Kinney Pat Leak Sandy Minor Tom McCandless Jill Rentschler Janice Roof Dottie Sams Jim Spindler Joann Wanamaker Sandra Weidle Tom Wiley John Ville

Emrick Evans Betrothal Told in Franklin

Mr and Mrs Tiff Glossip Jr announce Beverly Ann Emrick engaged to Donald Edward Evans both Franklin High School graduates. Beverly Ann is a high school graduate and Evans works at National Cash Register in Dayton. A August wedding is planned.

Tiff Glossip Jr Chestnut Street Beverly Ann Emrick Donald Edward Evans Cline Adams S. River Street Franklin Emrick Franklin High School National Cash Register Co Dayton

Bridge Honors Capped By Men

Eddie Ashman and Marshall Blu of Hamilton won first place at Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club master point session at the Manchester Hotel. Their score was 46 with William Springer and Jerry Lehman second at 42 and Al Cohen and Don Morris third at 40. A 36 average was set across 414 tables.

Eddie Ashman Marshall Blu Hamilton Middletown

McGuire Mann Howard Pugh families greet newborns in area

Vital statistics list multiple births from area residents yesterday and Saturday with out of town parents noted. Names and addresses include McGuire Mann Howard Pugh Neer Pyle plus numerous local grandparents and households in Middletown Franklin Lafayette and Dade City.

James McGuire Trenton William Mann Middletown Rt. 1 Taylor Howard N. Main St Herbert Pugh Riverview Dr Howard L. Neer Gloria Pyle Lutz Fla Dade City Hospital Dade City Viola Pyle Blair Pyle Florida Katherine Neer

Notable residents listed from Franklin and Oxford areas

The notice lists Ira Combs of Franklin Elvis Barnett of Taylor Ave Thomas Hutchinson of Franklin Judy Wells daughter of Mrs Martha Wells of Oxford State Rd Mrs Earle Johnson of Shafer St and Harry Eldridge of Franklin in a local community roster.

Ira Combs Franklin Elvis Barnett Taylor Ave Thomas Hutchinson Judy Wells Martha Wells Oxford State Rd Earle Johnson Shafer St Harry Eldridge

Church group elects officers at Waynesville dinner

The Amania Class of First Baptist Church Preston Party House Waynesville held a June dinner meeting with 22 members and three guests. Mrs. W C Cade was named president, with Mrs. Frank Wells as vice president and Mrs. D F Lord secretary. Ruth Dreyer directed installation of officers as Mrs Gillespie retired as president.

Preston Waynesville Amania First Baptist Church James Gillespie W. C. Cade Frank Wells D. F. Lord Simon Farquer Herman Mehl Edwin Howe Ruth Dreyer Gillespie Ray Standafer

Methodists Open Ohio Church Meet

Lakeside Ohio hosts the Ohbio Conference 18th annual session with Holy Communion by Bishop Hazen G. Werner and 2,000 ministers and lay delegates. Memorial service led by Rev. Donald W. Cryer. fellowship hour led by Mrs. Kenneth S. Learey. Conference to discuss a proposed theological seminary authorized by the General Conference to be built in Ohio.

Lakeside Ohio Ohbio Methodist Church Hazen G. Werner Donald W. Cryer Findlay Kenneth S. Learey van Wert General Conference

Community meetings list for Tuesday and Wednesday schedule

United Spanish War Veterans meet at 2 p.m. at the Legion followed by Sertoma Club at 6 30 p.m. at the Manchester Hotel. Fire departments and associations convene across districts with times from 6 30 to 8 p.m including North Middletown and Mayfield, plus board meetings at Lemon Township hall and Battery A 180 AAA Battalion Armory. Also Social clubs and order groups gather in the evening at FOE hall and local venues.

United Spanish War Veterans Legion Sertoma Club Manchester South Middletown Forrer North Middletown Sportsmen's Club Trustees FOE

Viola Rebekah Lodge initiates new member at Odd Fellows Hall

Last night Viola Rebekah Lodge initiated Ann Simpson at Odd Fellows Hall with 27 members and one guest present. Mrs Homer Miller, noble grand, led the session and announced a covered-dish dinner for June 16 at 6:30 p.m. for lodge and Odd Fellows members, followed by a memorial program and jewel presentations to 40-year members. Hostess committee: Mrs Dana Cochran, Mrs Grace Witters, Mrs Ralph Robison, Mrs Homer Miller, Mrs Elmer Triplett.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Ann Simpson Homer Miller Noble Grand Odd Fellows Dana Cochran Grace Witters Ralph Robison Elmer Triplett

Beatification Date Set For Innocent XI

Vatican sources say the beatification of Pope Innocent XI will likely occur on October 7. The date change moves earlier from a late month target to allow a solemn and elaborate ceremony with proper preparation.

Vatican City Innocent XI Vatican Congregation of Rites

Coat Hanger and Rubber Band Save Tina Fambro’s Life

In Cleveland, Tina Fambro credits doctors and a makeshift device using a coat hanger and rubber band for a year of healthy life. Dr Ostergard referred her to Cleveland Clinic where Dr Mercer and chest surgeon Dr Effler devised a repair to expand her chest. The bridge applied to the breast bone helped proper lung growth, a method linked to atalctasis. Tina’s pediatrician reports she’s doing well at home.

Cleveland Tina Fambro Tina Nature Robert Ostergard Warren, Ohio Cleveland Clinic Effler

Once A Champ Always 1 Champ Huntinton Marble Champion Tale

Huntington West Virginia old time marbles champion from 75 years ago visits a modern miles tournament in Ashland Kentucky. G H Ogden aged 87 comments he once could beat the current players, reflecting on past skill. The article also notes an ancient decorative cloth pattern seen in Egypt.

Huntington W.wa G. H. Ogden Ashland Egypt

Andrews Sisters Patch Up Quarrel

The Andrews sisters Patti Laverne and Maxene have patched up their long standing feud and will resume working together as a trio on June 28. The trio had business differences 30 months ago and dissolved after a Las Vegas date.

Hollywood Andrews Patti Laverne Maxeene Las Vegas

Geologists Meet To Start Unified Asian Map Project

Geologists from 13 nations gathered in Tokyo to begin a six day session under the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East to prepare a unified Asian map. Russia voiced that Red China and Outer Mongolia should be present but did not demand exclusion of Nationalist Chinese delegates.

Tokyo United Nations Economic Commission For Asia Far East Russia Red China Outer Mongolia

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