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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1948
Page
6
Miss Susan Breiel organized a luncheon and personal shower for Jane Salisbury of Cincinnati, a July bride to be. Sixteen guests attended at an attractively set table, gifts were opened, and bridge games followed with some guests swimming in the pool.
The custom of open church will be observed Saturday June 19 as Miss Bernice Lawson becomes the bride of Vance Stacy. The ceremony at First Church of God on Clayton Street begins at 4 30 p m with Rev D A Biggs officiating. Miss Lawson is daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Lawson Germantown route 1. Mr Stacy is son of Mr and Mrs Troy Stacy 224 Garfield Street.
Mr and Mrs William Huffman 16 Gideon Rd welcomed a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Back West Middletown welcomed a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Walter Cox 1732 Ve and Ave welcomed a boy Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Cook 1827 Woodlawn Ave welcomed a boy Wednesday.
A local wedding occurred Tuesday June 8 in Warsaw Ky when Mrs. Stanley Sanders of 1723 Central Ave married John R Bowlus son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bowlus of Peasttown. The ceremony was unattended and took place in the afternoon with aqua crepe attire and American Beauty rose corsage. The bride works at Palace Beauty Salon and the groom is with Armco Steel. They will live with the groom's parents until their Peastown home is ready.
A candlelight installation for new Middletown Business and Professional Women members occurred at LeSourdsville Lake after a picnic dinner. Miss Lillian Eaton led the charge along with Florence Everhart Dorothy Huff Mary Ellen McDaniels Dr Mabel Gardner and others. Eaton outlined next year’s work and Akron May conference notes while Ft Worth Texas biennial conference was discussed for July attendance. Music by Gladys Fraley Edna Elam Nancy Hel singer Marilyn Brede and Dick Monroe provided entertainment.
Word has come of the marriage on Saturday June 12 of Grant Gillespie son of Mr and Mrs Lee Gillespie now living in Hyde Park Cincinnati The ceremony was at the bride s grandmother s home in Warsaw Dr John Perkins returned from Detroit where he was best man at the wedding of Dr Joseph Whalen of St Paul Miss Glor ia Rewaldt The two doctors attended medical college together at Minnesota Miss Betty Alice Sneed left for Oklahoma City after visiting Middle Town And Miss Pauline Ann Kempf a pupil at Schuster Martin School of the Drama will act in two plays this evening
Guests at Sunny Crest the country home of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Ellis include Mrs Ellis sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs C H Rudig and Mrs Bertha Rudig of Lexington Ky. Bert Inman and his wife former Middletonians now in Kalispell Mont were guests of Mr and Mrs Rolen Wright Mr Inman a former department commander in Spanish American War veterans in Montana will become superintendent of the Montana State Soldiers Home in September.
Mrs. James H. Ratliff of 1715 First Ave has been ill for three weeks and was taken to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Mr and Mrs Robert N Scott and their son Robert Nelson II returned to Jacksonville Florida after visiting Mr Scott's parents in Nelbar Street. Mr Scott is a pilot for Eastern Airlines based in Jacksonville. Other guests included a daughter Mrs Paul Ellison of Angola Indiana and Mr and Mrs George B Gelzer of Hillsdale Michigan.
Mrs Jack Round and Matthew Coghlan announce reservations for the first dance of the season at Wildwood Golf Club. The event on Friday June 18 features Al Frankey and Sheik Coyle orchestras with dancing from 930 pm to 1 am. The affair is directed by multiple couples including Mr and Mrs Jack Round and others.
The Young Mothers of the Mothers' Study League held the year end meeting at the Town House in Franklin. After a chicken dinner a brief business session appointed committees for next year and discussed summer activities. Members then enjoyed bridge hosted by Mrs Lawson Mrs Kite and Mrs Reed.
Tomorrow Forest Hills Lodge hosts a Thursday supper by reservations through Mrs. Campbell. Circle 9 of the Women Society of Christian Service at First Methodist meets 6 30 p m at LeSourdsville Lake. Lonestar Past Councilors meet with Mrs. Monce 7 30 p m with assistants Mrs. Wills and Mrs. Shockey. Mayflower Past Councilors meet with Mrs. Roberts 7 30 p m. Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Sewing Circle meets 1 p m with Mrs. Balser. Mrs. Bennett hosts C I C Class of West Middletown Church Friday at 8 p m.
Mrs Lucy Ralston and Miss Evelyn Graham hosted a shower for Miss Mary Lou Mills bride elect of Arnold Greene at 514 South Main St. A buffet supper preceded bridge with high scores by Miss Gertrude Strodtbeck and Mrs C F Rentschler. Cards and gifts followed as guests included Mrs M S Mills and others.
Mrs. Ralph Snyder was surprised at her home by neighbors on Grimes Street as she turned another year older. The party featured dancing singing and gift opening with a birthday cake as the centerpiece. Attendees included Mrs. Russell Womack and daughter Shirley Mrs. Fred Newton and daughter Chrys Mrs. Charles Long and daughter Marilyn Mrs. Eugene Hughes Mrs. Zella Hall the guest of honor and her daughter Janice.
Members will meet at the Masonic Temple tomorrow at 7 30 p m for initiation. It is the final meeting of the season with Mrs Roger Hock man chairing the refreshment committee.
Mrs. Scott Linden of Hill Ave is in surgery. Mrs. C. W. Schultz of Winona Dr. is under medical care. Michael Stidham, son of Mr and Mrs. Robert Stidham of Grand Ave, is medical. Mrs. Louis Agaston of Elmo Pl is undergoing surgery. Linda Crahal, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Harry Crahal of Cotton Run Rd Seven Mile, is listed. Clyde Lawson of West Middletown is in surgery. Anna Stanifer, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stanifer of Franklin Route 2, is in surgery. David Bolen, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Bolen of Franklin, is in surgery.
Mrs. Kenneth Miller of West Middletown Route 1 Robert Jordan of Cincinnati James E. Gebhart son of Mr and Mrs James Gebhart Sr of Wycoff Street Mrs. Catherine Conrad of Kunz Avenue Mrs. Roger Oakley of Wildwood are listed residents or acquaintances in a community notice.
The American War Mothers Drill Team will practice tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium.
The LODGES Graduate Regents Women of the Moose met with Mrs. Edith Arpp of Manchester Ave. A rain sheltered picnic supper was served indoors with potted plants as favors. Guests included Mrs. Joseph R. Baker. Mrs. Lester Keeler marked her 25th wedding anniversary with a gift and Mrs. Howard Newcomb had a birthday celebration with a gift. The next meeting will be at Mrs. David Bailey’s home on Sixteenth Ave.
United Circle of Mothers' Study League entertained husbands and guests at their annual dinner at LeSourdville Lake last evening. After a spring flower decorated table the group enjoyed park entertainments. The circle will resume activities in the fall with their first meeting in September.
Miss Treva Hartman hosted a miscellaneous shower at her home on 316 High View Road honoring Bride Elect Miss Shirley Gibbons. Guests enjoyed a pink motif and gifts, with prizes awarded to Mrs. R. H. Lehman and others. refreshments served to a list of attendees.
Sixteen Middletown Circle of Mothers Study League members gathered at Eaton Manor for the last meeting of the season. A dinner followed by bridge saw high scores earned by Mrs. Russell Thomas, Mrs. Ernest Bowen, and Mrs. H. H. Belknapp. Three new members joined, and Mrs. J. L. Howard returned from leave.
Physical examinations were underway Wednesday morning for Girl Scouts preparing for the councils summer swimming program. Drs Mildred Snyder and Mildred White Gardiner volunteered their services. The swim series runs Wednesday between Intermediate Day Camp and Brownie Day Camp with openings Thursday morning.
Miss Elinor Jones, bride elect of James Harris, was feted by co workers at the Holiday House scene Monday evening. Prizes in a bridge game went to Mrs Audrey Frey Mrs Charles Fogelman and Miss Francis Conrad. A gift was presented to the bride elect and lunch was served from a decorated table. Attendees included Mrs Fogelman Mrs Harold Cairns Mrs Paul Craig Mrs Donald Bogan Mrs Charles Bogan Miss Vern Jones Miss Conrad Miss Lois Dewitt and others.
Mr and Mrs Murray Johnson hosted a covered dish gathering for Mrs Matilda Seidner of Akron and Miss Mary Lou Miley of Columbus, with houseguests Mrs Leidner and Miss Miley in attendance. The evening featured games and moving pictures after a birthday cake centerpiece.
Mrs Bohne entertains for Mrs Leidner and Miss Miley with a card party and luncheon at her Grand Ave home this afternoon. Guests include Mr and Mrs Clarence Crout and Mrs Eliza Armitage of Ashland Ky.
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