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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1955

Page

6

Heckard Heads Cotillion Governing Board In 1955-56

D C Heckard elected president of the Cotillion board at a meeting last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Armbruster. Offcers include Arden Swope secretary Paul Day treasurer Russell Nicols historian. The board retains two member couples from last year Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hess and Mr. and Mrs. Armbruster. A special informal Cotillion dance is set for July 30 at the Sportsmen's Club.

David C. Heckard David Armbruster Grand Avenue Arden Swope Paul Day Russell Nicols Paul Hess Armbruster

Shower Honors Miss Decatur Ahead of July Wedding

Mrs. William F. Johnston and Mrs. Lloyd Brumley hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Patricia Decatur bride elect of Jack Fridolph at the Johnston home on Milton Road. Attendees included Mrs. John Fridolph Mrs. A. G. Decatur Mrs. Tom Watson Mrs. Lee Maxwell Miss Betty Fridolph Miss Jeri Lipton Miss Jenny Kenrick Miss Gail Pettit and Miss Suzanne Mack. The couple plans to marry July 2 at First Presbyterian Church.

William F. Johnston Lloyd Brum‘ley Patricia Decatur Jack Fridolph Johnston Home Milton Road John Fridolph A. G. Decatur Tom Watson Lee Maxwell Betty Fridolph Jeri Lipton Jenny Kenrick Gail Pettit Suzanne Mack Decatur Mr. Fridolph First Presbyterian Church

Newspaper party showcases paper fashion at Mrs Butts home

Merry Mayfielders held a newspaper themed event at Mrs. Donald Butts home on Sheff field Street. A style show featured fashions made from newspapers with comic strip napkins for refreshments. Prizes went to Mrs. Ralph McKenzie, Mrs. Herbert Craft, Mrs. George Kibler, Mrs. Howard Cottom and Mrs. Carnie Hall. Mrs. Neil Gable will host the next meeting.

Merry Mayfielders Donald Butts Shefffield Street Ralph McKenzie Herbert Craft George Kibler Howard Cottom Carnie Hall Neil Gable Lamberton Street

Travel Notes: Mrs. Hamilton and party in Chicago

Mrs. Ouida Hamilton and her daughter Carolyn of Shafer Street along with Miss Patty Averdick of Kensington Street are spending a week in Chicago as guests of Mrs. De Holland at the Harrison Hotel.

Ouida Hamilton Carolyn Shafer Street Patty Averdick Kensington Street Chicago de Holland Harrison

Middletonians Win Degrees At Graduation Exercises

Middletonians De Witt Chapple Jr. earns a bachelor of arts in political science at UNC Chapel Hill and receives an Air Force commission. Also, Hugh M. Wright graduates from Allegheny College with a bachelor of arts in psychology and Anthony Valen earns a liberal arts degree at Washington and Lee University plus a second lieutenant commission in the Army Transportation Corps.

de Witt Chapple Jr de Witt Chapple Santa Fe Road University of North Carolina Chapel Hill N. C Bennett Chapple McGee Avenue D. E. Snider Gardner Place Middletonian Allegheny College Meadville Hugh M. Wright Hugh W. Wright Milton Court Middletown High School Phi Kappa Psi Armed Forces Anthony Valen Gus Valen Washington and Lee University Lexington

DePauw Honors 300 Seniors and 12 Graduates at 116th Commencement

Miss Martha Davidson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Davidson of Eaton Drive, received a bachelor of arts degree from DePauw University at the 116th annual commencement. Degrees were awarded to 300 seniors and 12 graduate students.

Martha Davidson Robert L. Davidson Eaton Drive DePauw University DePauw

Ohio Wesleyan graduates include Middletonians Hein and Timmons

The class at Ohio Wesleyan University included Miss Virginia Lee Hein daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Hein Grand Avenue and Thomas Timmons son of Mr and Mrs C B Timmons Aberdean Drive both earning bachelor of arts degrees with Hein graduating with honors. Dr Charlies H Malik Lebanese ambassador gave the commencement address. In addition at the University of Dayton John Richard Sheller earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering and will join the Goodyear Aircraft Corp Akron as junior engineer starting June 13.

Ohio Wesleyan University Virginia Lee Hein Otto Hein Grand Avenue Thomas Timmons C. B. Timmons Aberdeen Drive Hein Charlies H. Malik United States United Nations Organization Norman Vincent Peale University of Dayton John Richard Sheller Sheller Goodyear Aircraft Corp Akron Melva Sheller Howsard Avenue John G. Sheller Cleveland Mildred Louise Martin Herbert Martin Trenton

Open House At Dayton Hospital Hosts 200 Guests

Brown Hospital VA Center in Dayton hosted an open house yesterday afternoon. Members of the Middletown chapter American Red Cross entertainment and supply committee acted as hostesses. About 200 patients and guests were served refreshments on the hospital lawn. Mrs. Lawrence Dugan led the event with assistants Mrs. William A. Hahn Mrs. Mark Walke Mrs. Harvey Augspurger Mrs. Homer Dickerson Mrs. Paul Franz and Mrs. J. L. Livzey assisted.

Brown Hospital VA Center Dayton Middletown American Red Cross Lawrence Dugan William A. Hahn Mark Walke Harvey Augspurger Homer Dickerson Paul Franz J. L. Livzey

Women Guild Concludes Season at St Paul Church

The final meeting of the season of Women’s Guild at St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church began with a luncheon followed by a business session led by Mrs Cliff Crawford. Mrs Fred Irvin presented “Spiritual Housecleaning.” Committee members included Mrs Stewart Nixon and others.

Women's Guild St. Paul Albert Meyers Edward Long Ray Brown Joe Singer

Bread Sticks Easy To Make For Thin Toasted Slices

A quick bread sticks recipe uses four slices of rye toast. Grate a half cup process cheese and mix with four teaspoons minced onion. Spread over toast, cut into four strips per slice. Toast on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 12 minutes and serve very hot.

Wrap Around Apron Teaches Family Dress Coordination

A New York feature explains wrap around aprons for moms and children to protect dresses while cooking or party prep. It details design elements, appliques, and sewing guidance including fabric choice, sizes, pockets, and step by step machine stitching tips.

McCall New York Little Sister Big Sister

Pare Paper Cups Right Into Place

Paper cups used on a picnic won t tip or spill when you cut a hole in a plate or upside down the plate and set the cup in the hole. The trick also works with glasses, providing a simple stabilization method.

Local Births and Names Noted in Vital Statistics

Vital statistics list multiple newborns and parents across towns including Trenton Gratis Lebanon Oxford West Middletown Franklin and Wyoming. Entries name babies by gender and date with accompanying parent names and addresses. out of town mentions appear for Jewish Hospital Cincinnati.

James Booth Trenton Lamon McIntosh Brent Dr Gerald Stubbs Gratis James White Lebanon Charles Myers West Middletown Rt. 1 Elbert Powell Oxford State Rd Charles Kilgore Curtis St Thomas Ritter Wyoming Hilda Crooke 14Th Ave Jewish Hospital Cincinnati John Wright Jake DeHart Franklin Warner Elam Lylburn Fleming Excello Homer Hensley Wiley Montgomery Herman Seaman

Hospital listings note patient statuses in Arlington and nearby areas

In The Hospital entries list patients by name and residence. Duke Blevins and several others are described as surgical or medical. Dismissed: John Wright and additional residents from Franklin and surrounding towns.

Travel-smart snacks and street-smarts for budget trips

Shell Oil's travel chief Miss Lane urges planning meals ahead to save time and money. She recommends prepackaged breakfasts, roadside sandwich fixings, and fruit as healthy snacks. She cautions to pick clean looking restaurants with tidy tables and sealed condiments, avoiding busy places with many out-of-state plates.

John Foster Dulles Carol Lane Shell Oil Miss Lane

Frequent Care Adds Shoe Life

Frequent polishing of shoes extends life by keeping leather supple and soft. A flexible wax polish coats the surface, repels water and resists dust and dirt buildup.

Curry Sauce Adds Zip To Icebox Leftovers

A simple method to liven leftovers by mixing a teaspoon of curry powder into white sauce. The curry sauce elevates cold dishes and provides a quick, flavorful serving option.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nellie Evans D. C. Heckard Cotillion Governing Board Middletonians Dayton Hospital Grand Central Main ST First Ave Mayflower America Hauselman Transportation Co THE Park ST Tron Marian Martin Needlecraft Dept Ohio P.O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N.Y Bonnie Sue Stamper Charles Stamper John Tibbs Lamberton St Dorsey Tyra Pine St Harry Weismeyer Clara Baker Sycamore Karl Poplin Diane Miller John Miller Hoskins Lane Carl Lindburg Ellen Harry Lindsay Baltimore St John Rees Wildwood Perry A. Hoss Ardmore Herbert Fuller Vanderveer St Larry Day William Day Pearl John Carr Highland St Glen Barnard Lewis Duke Blevins R. W. Blevins Arlington Ave Ellen Burton Meadow Ave Joseph Dinis Ellen Dr John Lewis Well Rd Ula Davis Garfield St Francis Evers Marvin Leis Mohawk St Charles Pieratt Clarendon Ave Roscoe Evang Edna Hunt Manchester Ave Herman Blair Miamisburg Rt. 3 Jimmy Smith Florida ED Tae Franklin Routzahn Gulf Distributors Gasoline & Fuel Oil House OF Drugs East 3Rd St S. Main St Don House Charles Foote Dale High St Prof’s Betzler Auto Parts Ohio Theater Main &T Norris Wood Products Kennett’s Scholl Hardware Plumbing & Electrical Supplies East 4Th ST Phillips Westinghouse BOB Mays Oil CO Valvoline Nellie With Franklin Valley Laundry S. River St North Dixie Highway General Insurance Fidelity & Surety Bonds
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