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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1960
Page
10
Women of Wildwood held a luncheon at the clubhouse starting at 10 am with a garden style show by the McAlpin Co. Members and guests enjoyed bridge and a Spring handicap golf tournament as models and hostesses posed among floral decor.
At a church Women meeting, Mrs Don McCrea was appointed to a church role. Mrs Leslie Dixon and Mrs Den became representatives of the Council. Mrs Russell Esker was service chairman and circle leaders named. Books donated to Middletown Public Library. Hostesses included Mrs James Lyons circle.
American War Mothers meet tomorrow at 1 30 pm at the American Legion with business led by Mrs William Pieratt Naomi circle of Calvary Methodist Church meets tomorrow at 7 30 pm at Mrs R A Heck 413 Glen La Prosser Chapter 367 Easter Star meets tomorrow at 7 30 pm at the Masonic Temple officers to be formally installed Carl Lubberger in charge of social hour Twenty five members and two guests attended a Mrs R A Hill class event last night at Mrs Ralph Buehlions home Donations to Camp Miami and Salvation Army picnic planned Barbara Drive hostesses named first prize winner Virgil Parker awards noted Congregational meeting planned tonight at church picnic next month at Mrs Eugene Sitains home St Luke Clipper Club elects new officers William Van Guelpen skipper Sidney Medley executive officer Phil Robertson treasurer Ken Pileiffer secretary Cargoes program presented Barbara Isabel and Mr and Mrs Robert Brown listed as guests committee includes Van Guelpen brood Mary Saunders Circle Calvary Baptist hears program on Enlisting Youth in Missions at Crawford Street Henry home program participants named and Mrs Stamper leads business session
Tomorrow is the deadline for reservations for the Forest Hills Country Club dance. General chairs Mr and Mrs William Shaw report dancing starts at 9 pm with the Sof Tones providing music. A buffet supper at 11 30 p m follows for members and out of town guests organized by Mr and Mrs George Toedtman, Mr and Mrs Jack McGuff, and Mr and Mrs George Hoffman.
Studies show bees identify honey producing flowers mainly by color, with scent guiding them second. Experiments indicate color cues lead, while fragrance helps refine choices in foraging behavior.
Earl Faulkner and Marianne Farr exchanged marriage vows in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church at 6 30 pm with Dr. Donald Cryer officiating. The service featured pink and white flowers, traditional nuptial music, and a reception at Ranch Inn. The couple will reside at 908 Kensington Street after a wedding trip.
Members of the Busy Bee Club and Mothers Study League gathered at LeSourdsville Lake for a dinner that ended their season. Mrs Philip Robison was named president, while Mrs James Morrissey was installed as president of Forever 2ers Club. Installations included vice president Mrs William Sweeney secretary Mrs Jack Wolf and treasurer Mrs Richard Reck. Committee chairs were named with Mrs Daly Ways and Means and others. Delegates to Mothers Study League were chosen and Mrs Shelby Linville attended as guest.
The Lodges Pythian Sisters met at Castle Hall last night with Teras Temple Verona guests. Plan discussed for a Longview party sponsored by the group on Saturday June 18 for Butler County patients. Donations requested for party cookies. District convention arrangements reported for October 25 at Castle Hall. Reminder of state convention September 21 24 at the Biltmore Hotel Dayton and Homecoming Day at Medina Home June 26. Earl Coddington visitor from St Petersburg Fla described temple activities. Refreshments served by several members.
Delta Pi chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma meets at Mrs. Gutshall’s Blue Pall Road home to discuss a June 27 rush party starting with a 6 p.m. swimming party at Mrs. Newenswander’s Euclid Avenue home followed by a Hawaiian luau at Mrs. Schwing’s Creekview Drive. Committee members include Mrs. Schwing Mrs. Clark Wuhide and Mrs. Wilbur Perkins. Donations are voted for Salvation Army children’s picnic and Fresh Air Camp. The Mary Haven Home picnic will be held in July at LeSourdsville Lake chaired by Mrs. Wilford Wells assisted by Mrs. Heart Johnson and Mrs. Neuenswander.
Jim Guyler as general chairman announces chairmen for St Mary’s picnic June 25 26 with Herman Griffith and Dr Roy Fassler heading the 17 booths. A long list covers attendance sports fish pond country kitchen and other special booths with names across many families and local organizations.
A miscellaneous baby shower honored Miss Marla Dennis bride-elect of Marlin Raisch. Attendees included Mrs. Stanley Dennis and many others from Trenton and area. The gift table featured a pink rose motif with a white bridal doll centerpiece. The couple, daughter and son of area residents, are set to wed July 29.
About 600 youngsters signed up for learn to swim at three city pools. Lessons run through July 23 with Sam McAdow Jr in charge. Sunset pool instructors include Brenda Siegfried Donna Cross Lois Leavell Heather Hidy Ann Nardin Barbara Leffler and Gary Barker. Yankee pool staff are Paul Meeks and Tom Stubbs with Lillian Moore at Douglas. James Dillon leads the competitive program and will offer special classes on strokes speed and endurance.
Alfred Sheinwold argues bidding quality matters in bridge. In a team match the six hearts contract showed six notrump failure at another table. The piece contrasts good bidders with good players and emphasizes safer play to limit losses.
The Kentucky division of United Spanish War Veterans adopted a resolution urging stronger U.S. action against Fidel Castro’s government in Cuba. The measure states the faction should include sending troops to Cuba if necessary.
The notice lists multiple births locally with addresses in Franklin and nearby areas. Couples welcomed a boy or girl yesterday or today, with various residences noted. An out of town section records a newborn daughter Monday at St Elizabeth Hospital and lists numerous relatives and names associated with the births.
The hospital roster includes John James of Young St Jimmy Pentecost Brentwood Paul Gibbs Jr Franklin Mrs Larue Tharp Well Rd Mrs John Norvell Carlisle Joseph H Kramer Elwood St Jeffery Ulrich son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ulrich LorgeI Mrs Sally White Garfield St Ray MacMonigle Franklin Mrs Robert F Rice Leichtey Ave West Middletown James E Mills 20th Ave Deborah Mettler Elm St Mrs Nora Sharit Calumet Ave oe Dewey Roberts Christel le Mrs Henry Jones Vine St Ralph Bueh Barbara Dr William R Wise Glenn Ave Miss Katie Young Morgan St Arnold Engle Jr Illinois Ave Mrs Ella Hunter Central Ave Orphis R Chapman Winton Herman Jiles 17th Ave Stephen Combs son of Mr and Mrs Jimmie Combs Middletown Rt 1 Thomas Vilette Bellvidere St Mrs Farmer Davidson Frank Robert S White McKinley St ADMITTED Mrs William Armstrong Auburn St Vincent Bramlage Grand Ave James Byrd Sheridan Ave
The Middletown State House Conference on Education steering committee named administrative committees and subcommittees for two conferences. General Chairman Knight Goodman announced Subcommittee A co chair Mrs Joseph Mohan and Subcommittee B head D J Townsend. Members include several chairmen and co chairs with assignments in promotion, news, arrangements, finance, and programs.
Travel notes report Mr. and Mrs. Harold Yaw of Marietta Georgia visiting Harold’s parents in town. Also noted are former Middletonians Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kent Barrett and daughter Sandra who left for Berkley California after visiting Ruth Barrett and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Fair
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