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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1955

Page

8

Perin-Mackenroth Betrothal Announced By Parents

Mr and Mrs Stanley M Perin of Hamilton Middletown Road announce the engagement of their daughter Gail to David Mackenroth son of Mr and Mrs Dolphin R Mackenroth of Stow Ohio A late summer wedding is planned Gail Perin is a Lemon Monroe High School graduate and Miami University student member of Delta Zeta and Owens Owens sophomore women's honorary David Mackenroth is a Miami University student member of Phi Epsilon fraternity He will attend Marine Corps base Quantico Virginia for training before resuming his studies in the fall

Stanley M. Perin Hamilton- Middletown Road Gail David Mackenroth Dolphin R Mackenroth Stow Ohio Miss Perin Lemon « Monroe High School Miami University Delta Zeta Sorority Owens Mackenroth Ma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Marine Corps Quantico

Gratis couple wed at justice of the peace home

Miss Mary Margaret French daughter of Mr and Mrs Caleb French of Gratis and Samuel Lee Barnett son of Mrs Jane Hollon of Michael Road were married Saturday evening at the home of Albert Bolling justice of the peace. The bride wore a blue ensemble with white accessories.

Mary Margaret French Caleb French Gratis Samuel Lee Barnett Jane Hollon Michael Road Albert Bolling

Doan's Pills Offer Relief From Backache And Discomfort

Nagging backache headache or muscular pains from over exertion or stress can ease with Doan's Pills. They relieve pain soothe bladder irritation and provide mild diuretic action to help kidneys. Trusted relief for over 60 years. Get Doan's Pills today.

Dean Doan

Middletown Students Win Degrees Across Several Colleges

Among 2167 graduates at Purdue University Sunday were two Middletown residents Charles Andres and Eugene Whitley who earned bachelor of science degrees in agriculture and mechanical engineering. Other local graduates include Ann Dorenbusch magna cum laude from Mount Joseph and William Potter of Arlington Avenue earning a liberal arts degree at Dayton University. Nancy Slattery of N Sutphin Avenue earned a science degree in education at Capitol University and will teach at Garfield School. Larry Gardner received a bachelor of divinity with honors from Capital University Theological Seminary and holds a prior Capital BA with magna cum laude. He plans to study at Princeton Theological Seminary.

Purdue University Middletonians Charles S. Andres Baltimore St Eugene A. Whitley Santa Fe Rd Ann Dorenbusch College of Mt. Joseph-on-the-Ohio Dorenbusch A. F. Dorenbusch 14Th Avenue William G. Potter University of Dayton Mr. Potter James W. Potter Arlington Avenue Nancy Slattery Edna Slattery N. Sutphin Avenue Capitol University Columbus Slattery Garfield School Larry A. Gardner Myron A. Gardner Trenton Capital University Theological Seminary Ohio District Princeton Theological Seminary Mr. Gardner Capital Christ Lutheran Church Bethesda Delta Phi Alpha Kappa Alpha Pi

Brown Henderson nuptials held in Waynesville

Miss Doris Angela Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger C Brown of Waynesville and Alfred LaVerne Henderson son of Mr and Mrs Stanley L Henderson of Lebanon exchanged marriage vows June 3 at the Ferry Church of Christ Waynesville The double ring service was at 7 30 p m with Rev Byron Carver officiating The bride a Waynesville High School and Miami Jacobs Business College graduate Henderson a Lebanon High School graduate works for Fisher Body Division GM Hamilton They will live at 221 E Mulberry St Lebanon.

Doris Angela Brown Roger C. Brown Waynesville Alfred LaVerne Henderson Stanley L. Henderson Lebanon Ferry Church of Christ, Waynesville Byron Carver Waynesville High School Miami Jacobs Business College Henderson Lebanon High School Fisher Body Division General Motors Corp. Hamilton E. Mulberry St

Vows Spoken In Mason Church

Announcement of the marriage of Marilyn Joyce Dumford to Lt. Edward C. Kimball. Ceremony performed May 7 at Mason Methodist Church by Rev. H. F. Stafford and Rev. Hirem Holdridge. Bride graduated from Miami University yesterday. Groom stationed at Patrick Air Force Base Cocoa Beach Florida.

Marilyn Joyce Dumford Russell Dumford Lebanon Edward C. Kimball E. C. Kimball Celina H. F. Stafford Hirem Holdridge Mason Methodist Church Kimball Miami University Patrick Air Force Base Coca Beach Fla

Chair Proves Big Help In Ironing Slipcovers

Freshly laundered slipcover looks best if you iron the bottom ruffles and trim first, then ease it back on the chair while still slightly damp. Iron the rest of the cover while it is on the chair.

Gillespie Installed as President of Amonia Class

Mrs J T Gillespie was installed as president of the Amonia Class at First Baptist Church in a ceremony led by Mrs Sam Morningstar. New officers include Mrs Ray Standafer vice president and others. the dinner meeting at Bedford's followed the installation with a brief business session conducted by retiring president Mrs H B Sheley.

J. T. Gillespie Amonia First Baptist Church Sam Morningstar Ray Standafer DeHart Lord L. Barnhart Herman Mehl Ed Howe Bedford's William Leasure Henry Day A. G. Ellison H. B. Sheley Earl Dale Mary Lou Ballard Jim Wikoff

Italian style shirts for Father and Junior gift idea

Local sewing center suggests making matching Italian style shirts for Dad and Junior as a thoughtful gift for Father’s Day. Patterns include one piece fronts and backs with a wide shoulder look, two buttonholes, and a trim yoke. Fabric options include denim or heavy cotton. yardage varies by size.

Junior Dad

Travel Notes From Dayton Area Residents

Mrs J A Andersen departed yesterday for El Cerrito California after visiting two weeks with nephew and family Mr and Mrs John H Harrington of 14th Avenue. Mr and Mrs James Powell and son Billy left Sunday for Coloma Michigan where Powell will work for Twin Cities Container Corp. The Powells previously resided in Middletown on Brown Avenue. Miss Carol Jean Fisher daughter of Mrs John Wyatt of Erie Avenue departed from Dayton Sunday by plane for Los Angeles California to visit her aunt for the summer. Mr and Mrs Robert Bauer and son Bobby of Richardson Drive return today after a week’s vacation in Columbia South Carolina for the wedding of Mrs Bauer’s sister Miss Sonja Biffle and Benjamin H Igram.

J. A. Andersen el Cerrito Calif John H. Harrington 14Th Avenue James Powell Billy Coloma Mich Twin Cities Container Corp Powells Middletown Brown Avenue Carol Jean Fisher John Wyatt Erie Avenue Dayton Los Angeles Robert Bauer Bobby Richardson Drive Columbia, S. C

Let Nylon Drip Dry To Minimize Wrinkles

To minimize wrinkles in nylon fabrics, hang them to drip dry rather than wringing. Smooth and shape garments by hand while they are dry to reduce ironing time.

Maternity Top Pattern 882 For Misses Sizes 12 14 16 18 20

Two main pattern parts for a stylish maternity top with color embroidery options. Tissue pattern transfers include state size. send 25 cents plus 5 cents per pattern for first class mail to Needlecraft Dept. 178 Middletown Ohio Journal New York address. Include name and address.

Needlecraft Dept Middletown Ohio Journal P.O Old Chelsea Station New York II N.Y Laura Wheeler

Viola Rebekah Lodge Hears 76 Attend Memorial Service

Eighteen members met at Odd Fellows Hall as Mrs. George Knott reported 76 persons attended the joint memorial service and covered dish dinner sponsored May 27 by the lodge and I.O.O.F. Ralph Knight spoke at the dinner with visitors including Mrs. Ed Swope and Archie Owens. The meeting led by Mrs. J. B. Monroe voted a donation to the Salvation Army Kiddies Picnic.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall George Knott Lodge 1.0 C.F Ralph Knight Ed Swope Ohio Rebekah Assembly Archie Owens J. B. Monroe Salvation Army

Yan's Easy Method Simplifies Training Car Controls

A compact note promotes Yan's Easy Method for car training, claiming a simplified, scientific approach. The text mentions standard or automatic gear shift options and power steering across training cars to ease learning.

Runyan

Plastic Bag Keeps Shape In Gloves

Instructions advise placing white gloves in a plastic freezer bag when not worn to preserve shape whiteness and new appearance. Suggest laundering one pair after each wearing by having two pairs in rotation.

Sponge Cushion Makes Fine Rug

A rug cushion with millions of tiny air cells bound by natural rubber is claimed to extend rug life by about 500 percent. The cushion is hair free, dust free, moth and vermin proof, and as soft to tread as a spring lawn.

Keep Cookies Sealed Tight For Crisp Freshness

Guidance on preserving cookies and crackers during heat and humidity. Use a closed container and avoid tearing the original wrapper. slit along the marked line to reseal. Store near the kitchen range to maintain freshness.

Local Birth Notices Add New Babies to City Families

Vital statistics list several newborns from city residents with immediate family notices. Names include Sterling and Mrs Harrison with a girl on Crawford Street, Borders with a boy on Erie Avenue, Hackney with a girl on Baltimore Street, Sebastain with a boy on Centennial Avenue, Griffith with a boy from Trenton Route 1, and King with a boy on Byron Street. Additional entries mention residents Singhoffer Sabo Lewis Knight Hornbeck and Alfred with various streets, reflecting a flurry of recent births and related notices.

Sterling Harrison Crawford St Yesterdday John Borders Erie Ave Arthur Hackney Baltimore St Jerry Sebastain Centennial Ave Kash Griffith Trenton Rt. 1 George King Byron St

Local Residents Noted For Medical And Surgical Listings

A wave of notices lists residents including Leonard Miller Jr. of Trenton and Mrs. Iva Baker of Franklin, among others, with various medical and surgical mentions. Other names include Jerry Slaton of Franklin, Mrs. Chester Switzer, Mrs. R. D. Kitchen, Mrs. Liberty Spencer, Mrs. Jesse Gabbard Jr., Mrs. William Brenan, George Wallace, Mrs. Florence Winslow, Timothy Turvey, and James Spence, all tied to Franklin or nearby streets.

Leonard Miller Jr Leonard Miller Sr Trenton Medical Iva Baker Franklin, Medical Jerry Slaton Lillard Slaton Franklin Medical Chester Switzer Gideon Rd R. D. Kitchen Harrison St Liberty Spencer Yankee Rd Jesse Gabbard Jr Franklin, Surgical William Brenan Hamilton Olan George Wallace Taylor Ave Florence Winslow Highland Timothy Turvey Irvin Turvey S. Main James Spence James Spence Sr Franklin

New Officers to Be Elected by Dictionettes Toastmistress Club

Mrs John Akerman announced at the EUB Church meeting that the Dictionettes Toastmistress Club will elect new officers at the next session. Each member gave a three minute Vacations talk with Mrs Arthur Osborne as toastmistress and Mrs Earnest Rains presenting a talk. Mrs Robert Lyons attended as a guest.

John Akerman EUB Church Arthur Osborne Earnest Rains Robert Lyons

Gauze Curtains Popular In Communist Poland

A recently escaped refugee reports that wide gauze bandage is the most common curtain material in Poland under communist rule. The material costs about $1 per yard on the black market, while alternatives run several times higher.

Poland Free Europe

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Nellie Evans Perin-Mackenroth Middletown Area Brown-Henderson Mason Church Revere N. Broad Manchester Jack Hose Dixie Hihway Winmore Bible Class St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Chalmers Brewer Harry Davies Hose Ralph Line Mildred Thrusher Dana Whedon Joseph Singhoffer Obern Bernard Sabo Fairmount Ave John Lewis Well Rd 4Th Ave Mason Hornbeck N. Sutphin St Clark Henry Cecil Bryant Central Ave Ernest Alfrey Lamberton St U.S U. S Mens Union Sanitary Middletown Second Avenue Broad & Verity Parkway
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