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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

5

Bride Elect Alberta Korn to Wed Arley Griffith Tomorrow

Mrs Albert Korn hosted rehearsal dinner at Colony Restaurant for Alberta Korn and Arley Griffiths wedding party. They will marry at 7 30 p m tomorrow at First Baptist Church. A separate misc shower for Miss Korn was hosted by Miss Norma Cox with games prizes won by Miss Sue Kinder and others.

Albert Korn Colony Resaurant Alberta Arley Griffith Miss Korn Mr. Griffith First Baptist Church Korn Norma Cox Lawn Avenue Sue Kinder Irene Bueitzedes Robert Swartz Barbara Little W. S. Conklin Thalia Thomas R. A. Heck Anne Heck James Murphy Delmar Keith Esta Cox

Churches Circle Seven Luncheon Opens New Church Year

The First Methodist Church in Oxford held its season start at the Grey Gables with 17 members and a guest Mrs Charles Lovell enjoying a luncheon. Hostesses Mrs Tom Davies and Mrs Kirk Strodtbeck led a program featuring Mrs Ray Clark and Mrs Frank Ludwick outlining year activities. Introductory remarks urged a cheerful outlook for the future as a gift was given to Mrs Bramble.

Circle Seven First Methodist Church Grey Gables Oxford Charles Lovell Tom Davies Kirk Strodtbeck Ray Clark Frank Ludwick Bertha Bramble Gilbert King Bramble

Benevento Club Closes Season With Dayton Dinner Party

The Benevento Club ended its current season with a Thursday night dinner at the Tropics in Dayton and planned a July family picnic. Merry Mayfielders met at Mrs. Howard Cottom’s Lamberton Street home for a brief business session and games. Prizes went to Mrs. Donald Butts, Mrs. Earl Hampton, Mrs. Herbert Craft, and Mrs. Carn ey Hall. Gifts were given to Mrs. George Kibler, Mrs Ralph McKenzie, and Mrs. Craft. The next meeting set for July 20 at Mrs. Fenton Hall’s Shefield Street home.

Benevento Club The Tropics Dayton Merry Mayfielders Howard Cottom Lamberton Street Donald Butts Earl Hampton Herbert Craft Carney Hall George Kibler Ralph McKenzie Craft Fenton Hall Sheffield Street

Open House Planned For Miss Peggy Richardson Visit

Miss Peggy Richardson former field director of Middletown Area Girl Scout Council arrived from Tenafly New Jersey for a weekend visit with Dr Mildred L Snyder and Mrs Nell B Blackford. An open house honoring her will be held tomorrow from 3 to 5 p m at their S Main Street residence to meet Middletown friends.

Peggy Richardson Middletown

Dickson Campbell Vows Exchange in Franklin Wedding

Miss Mary Ann Dickson and Kenneth Campbell were married June 8 at the Church of the Nazarene in Franklin. Rev. H. C. Watson officiated. Attendants Dora Maze and Rennie Brewer. Bride wore turquoise summer suit. groom employed by Aeronca Manufacturing Corp. They reside on Maple Drive, Franklin.

Mary Ann Dickson Marvin Dickson Kenneth Campbell Omar Campbell Maple Drive Franklin H. C. Watson Church of the Nazarene Dora Maze Rennie Brewer Miss Maze Mrs. Campbell Franklin High School Aeronca Manufacturing Corp

Pauline Brewer and Paul A Curtis to Wed July 21

Mr and Mrs Arthur Brewer announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Pauline to Paul A Curtis son of Mr and Mrs Paul A Curtis of Highland Street. Pauline a Middletown High School graduate employed by feoechibeeel and Carton Co. The groom is a Lemon Monroe High School graduate employed by Armco Steel Corp. Maid of honor is Patricia Anh Curtis sister of the groom and best man Gerald Cole.

Arthur Brewer Sutphin Street Pauline Paul A. Curtis Highland Street Miss Brewer Middletown High School Feoechibeeel and Carton Co

Dinner Fetes Bridal Party For Powell Saggs Wedding

Mrs Charles Powell and Mrs Alma Vaughn hosted a rehearsal dinner honoring the wedding party of Miss Shirley Saggs and Joe Powell. The ceremony was set for 7 30 tonight at the Church of God. Attendants and immediate families gathered at the Vaughn home on Baltimore Street and gifts were exchanged.

Charles Powell Alma Vaughn Mis. Shirley S Agms Joe Powell Church of God Vaughn Baltimore Street Stages Mr. Powell

Travel Notes of Richardson Visit in Hill Avenue Family

Mrs E Wendell Richardson and daughter Peggy Jo Dome along with Cindy arrived for an extended visit with Mrs Richardson's parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Dome in Hill Avenue Hill area. The Richardsons reside in Alameda California. Mr and Mrs Russell Fulmer of 15th Avenue and several others returned from a two week visit in Bradenton Florida with Mr and Mrs Don Miller.

E. Wendell Richardson Peggy Jo Dome Cindy Russell Fulmer 15Th Avenue Howard Schneider Don Fulmer Bradenon Fla Don Miller

Vital statistics births announced at multiple Ohio homes

The notices report several births yesterday and today. Newborns include boys for Brown, Wilson, Melampy, Sander, Perpanier, and Bender Jr. A girl was born to Spencer today. Grandparents are named as Hagedorn of Bay Village and Bender Sr. of Arlington Ave.

Robert Brown Oxford State Rd Wendell Wilson Camden Rt. 1 Raymond Melampy Glenmore Dr Thomas Sander Wayne Ave Peter Perpanier E. 4Th St. Franklin Omer Spencer Harrington St Franklin Fred Bender Jr Avon Lake Ohio Lakewood Hospital Lakewood Arthur Hagedorn Bay Village Fred Bender Sr Arlington Ave

Local residents named in community notices

Ton Freg Kalbauzh of N Broad Street Samuel Bord of West Middletown Route 2 Diane Tolson daughter of Mr and Mrs Porter Tolson of Queer ie Cassandra Samons daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Samons of Franklin Ricki Gustin son of Mr and Mrs Robert Gustin of West Middletown Route 1 Mrs Sam McCreary of Hamilton Mrs Nelson Creech of Franklin Lornia Lynn Barnette daughter of Mr and Mrs Elsworth William son of Granada Avenue Raymond Kemptner of Norwood Mrs Hubert Brestford of Monroe Stanley Byrd of West Middletown Larry Cress son of Mr and Mrs Richard Cress of Vannest Street John Hess of Trinity Place George Hartz of Lebanon Charles Ross of Van Wert Carl Ristaneo of Central Avenue Marion Spencer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Marion Spencer Sr of N Broad Street

Freg Kalbauzh N. Broad St Samuel Bord West Middletown Diane Tolson Porter Tolson Queerie Cassandra Samons Raymond Samons Franklin Ricki Gustin Robert Gustin Sam McCreary Hamilton Nelson Creech Lornia Lynn Barnette Elsworth William Granada Ave Raymond Kemptner Norwood Hubert Brestford Monroe Stanley Byrd Larry Cress Richard Cress Vannest St John Hess Trinity Pl George Hartz Lebanon Charles Ross van Wert Carl Ristaneo Central Ave Marion Spencer Jr Marion Spencer Sr

Alimony Set At $1,000 A Month In Suit

Songwriter Sammy Fain was ordered to pay $1,000 monthly temporary alimony to estranged wife actress Jane Fischer for six months, then $400 monthly until the divorce suit is heard. Fain, 53, wed Fischer on Sept. 11, 1954, and they separated June 4. The article also notes ostrich fern fronds resembling ostrich plumes, with sterile fronds reaching up to 10 feet.

Los Angeles Sammy Fain Jane Fischer Arthur K. Marshall Fain

Crossword puzzle theme and clues list surface

A syndicated crossword page fragment lists horizontal entries and numbered clues. The grid reference includes words like heart wheel tooth comb form and various definitions such as malice mischief per the prompt, with entries spanning many numbers and several thematic hints. The text reads as a partial solution guide with clues for subjects including planetary, mythic, and geographic terms, plus common words like father and river in Scotland.

Worry Clinic Advice on Unwed Mother Dilemma

Dr. Crane answers a 16 year old girl’s pregnancy and adoption question. Olive Biggar outlines state social welfare help and maternity homes for unwed mothers. The guidance favors adoption for long term happiness and stresses delaying sexual activity until marriage.

Armco Credit Men Host June Meeting in Hamilton Camp

The Butler County chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League will hold its June meeting at the Armeo Hamilton Camp on Cotton Road. Thursday, at 8 p.m., Armco Hamilton Credit Union will host the evening and a film titled Man's Credit and Man's Confidence in Man will be shown. Refreshments follow and reservations should be made per Chapter President Cecil Settle.

Butler County Ohio Credit Union League Armeo Hamilton Cotton Road Armco Hamilton Credit Union Cecil Settle

Florida GOP Shies Away From Nixon

Florida delegates to the Republican National Convention avoided endorsing Vice President Nixon for either the No 1 or No 3 ticket position in November at the Jacksonville meeting. A proposed pledge to Eisenhower and Nixon faced immediate opposition as delegates urged waiting until further along. Paul L E Helilwell of Miami said he supports Eisenhower until the cows come home but fears pledging now could limit free votes at the convention if Eisenhower does not seek renomination.

Jacksonville Fla. Oh Florida Nixon Eisenhower Paul L. E. Heliwell Miami Citizens For Eisenhower Committee

Kay Aldridge Divorced After One Year Marriage

Former actress Kay Aldridge, 38, and oilman Arthur C. Cameron, 36, were granted a divorce by Superior Judge Edward R. Brand. The decree cites mental cruelty and approves a settlement of 3000 dollars monthly alimony and 1200 dollars monthly support for their four children. The Camerons wed February 14, 1945, and had been separated over two years.

Santa Monica Calif Kay Aldridge Arthur C. Cameron Edward R Brand al Mony Coupe Camerons

Plane crash in Taegu kills Koreans in S. Korea

Eight Koreans died when a South Korean air force Mustang fighter crashed into three houses in Taegu after a midair collision between two Mustangs over the city. The pilot bailed out and was seriously injured. the second plane escaped major damage.

Sfoul South Korea Taegu

Weather Years Ahead Is Now Predictable

In Columbus Ohio the nation’s top meteorologists claim they can forecast weather years in advance. Dr H E Landsberg director of the office of climatology in Washington told the National Advisory Committee on Climatology that new facilities are being added to expand operations. He said the department can advise business industry and agriculture what to expect in the coming years.

Columbus Ohio H. E. Landsberg Office of Climatology Washington National Advisory Committee On Climatology Landsberg

Wedding Unites Two Prominent U S Families in Green Bay

Miss Charlotte Ann Fisk and William Astor wed at Union Congregational Church in Green Bay linking two famed lineages. Fisk, from a storied Green Bay family, and Astor, descendant of a pioneer trader, met at Northwestern University two years ago. They plan Caribbean honeymoon and will live in Basking Ridge NJ until autumn.

Green Bay Wis. UA Union Congregational Church Charlotte Ann Fisk William New York Ciy Roth Northwestern University Evanston Caribbean Basking Ridge Mise Fisk Earl Elleworth Fisk Astor Raymond Guest King George John Jaco Astor Miami Beach Fia

Quarrel Ends In Death Of Police Chief

Lyndhurst Police Chief Ray S. Trosper died after a domestic quarrel on Huron Road. Mayor Elmer Elbrecht said his wife Kathryn admitted shooting him but claimed she only meant to frighten him. She said she took the service pistol from a closet and did not know it was loaded.

Cleveland Lyndhurst Ray Trogper Huron Road Elmer T. Elbrecht Pyear Kathryn Trosper

Norge Turkish ships collide near Stavanger

Dirkzwagers shipping agency reported today that the 3,155 ton Turkish steamer Nurfan collided with the fishing vessel Victor Anna 6 about 80 miles southwest of the Norwegian port Stavanger. The Nurfan radioed that her port bow was smashed but she was proceeding to Copenhagen. The Victor Anna 6 sank after another fishing vessel took aboard her crew.

Rotterdam Netherlands Dirkzwagers Shipping Agency Nurfan Stavanger Copenhagen

Ohio Survival Plan study due for state review

Maj. Gen. Leo M. Kreber Ohio adjutant general and civil defense director announces a federally supported program to expand Ohio survival planning. Cleveland Columbus Canton and Dayton have begun plans under this unified state project with studies in nine critical target areas including Steubenville Cincinnati Akron Youngstown and Toledo.

Columbus Ohio Leo M. Kreber Adjutant General Kreber Cleveland Canton Dayton Ohi Akron Steubeneville Cincinnati Youngsetown Toledo

Man Killed by Train Near Cleveland WA

A New York Central freight train fatally struck an unidentified man on the tracks near Cleveland, Washington. The deceased was about 40 years old. authorities released no name pending further identification.

Cleveland New York Central

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nn Ee Society Nellie Evans A Eeeeeean A Mollie Habig Sorg’s Girls Club Centerville Bramble Circle First Methodist Church Golden Lamb Hotel Dickson Campbell Charles J. Thompson McCoy- Leffler Lodge Russell O. Murphy W.M. C D. Wilson Secy Mayer’s Mayer Meat CO Soft Water Service Manhattan St Miss Marjorie Burt Bethany Kentucky Our Eyebank Ave Frank E. Sowards Pauline Brewer Ton Verity & Broad Union Sanitary Inc Roddass Heavenly Father King Features Syndicate River Scotland Oriental She India Pines Ogres Gellg Vance Russelo George W. Crane Alice G Alice Olive H. Biggar Child Welfare Division New York City State Department of Social Welfare Salvation Army Bible School Calvary Baptist Church Grandon Jackson Lane Robert Mizell Germantown, Ohio Plum & Center St C. C. Ingram Elk Creek Worship Training Union Armco Credit Men GOP U.S Norge Gillen-Crow Optical Studios Yankee RD Meadowlawn Church GOD Smith Ave John J. Williams Youth Service
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