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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1953

Page

5

Miss Janet Wilhoit to Wed Jack Fox in St Pauls Church

Miss Janet Louise Wilhoit will marry Jack Fox in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church with Rev. H. H. Jung officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Everett Millard and William Wilhoit. her stepbrother Robert Millard will give her away.

St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church H. H. Jung Janet Louise Wilhoit Jack Fox Everett Millard Yorn Street William Wilhoit Aoud Drive Robert Millard Robert Zeck Marcia Bowling William McClain Paul Fox

Area Couple Wed June 17

The Rev. T. J. Setser officiated at 7 30 p m the marriage of Miss Frances Ann Steele daughter of Mr and Mrs E E Steele Camden and Ches ter Arthur Webb Jr son of Mr and Mrs C A Webb Somerville The bride a Camden High School graduate now employed as a clerk in the Preble county auditor s office Mr Webb works in farming

T. J. Setser Frances Ann Steele E. E. Steele Camden Chester Arthur Webb, Jr C. A. Webb Somerville Pentecos Camden High School Preble County Auditor’s Office Webb

Double Occasion Celebrated By Foreman Family

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Foreman celebrated Father's Day and their 30th wedding anniversary yesterday at their home on Shafer Street. Attending were A. C. Foreman and sons Jimmy and Fred die, Cathy, and Airman 1-C and Mrs. Dale Foreman of Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Fred Foreman Shafer Street A. C. Foreman Jimmy Freddie Cathy 1-C Dale Foreman Randolph Air Force Base San Antonio Tex

Travel Notes Highlight Local and Visiting Families

Miss Amanda Lee Grant plans a Cape Cod visit followed by three weeks with friends in Westchester County New York. Other items include the Miami University concert with Hale Dodds Jr and the Wrights returning from Ft Lauderdale. Walloon Lake vacationers City Manager Starick and family and visitors to the Christys in Des Moines.

Amanda Lee Grant Otis E. Grant Hampton Place Cape Cod Mass Westchester County N. Y Middletown Howard D. Wren Hill Avenue Hale Dodds Germantown Miami University Symphony Hale Dodds, Jr Walloon Lake Herbert W. Starick

Sportsmen's Summer Dance Draws Local Community

Cliff Lash's orchestra provided music for the Sportsmen's summer dance at the club on Michael Road Saturday night. Guests enjoyed lawn tables, lantern lighting, and a late buffet. committee and reservations lists include Carl Bauer Harold Leichty James Finley Dr. S. C. Toman Dr. Ralph Parmenter and many others.

Cliff Lash Michael Road Carl Bauer Harold Leichty James Finley S. C. Toman Ralph Parmenter Adrian Smallwood Dr. Parmenter J. Black Little Wilbur Egleston Howard Holtzclaw Jack Fay Britt Kendrick Edward Erlandson John W. Neuenswander Gene Roberts James Darragh C. Back Charles Kling Carl Morgan Frank Gyler Wilford Palmer Morris J Evans Frank Sprague L. H. Bremer Paul Garland Jack Meeker Gleena E. Stokes FH. L. Ramsey Harold E. Moon Robert Evans Don Jay Carl L. Jay Ray Jay Mike Meehan Thomas Selby John E. Howward Ray Brubaker Harry Schulz Cris Flynn Harold Sarver Hughes Harry W. Lewis Fran J. J. Stauder Melvin Kelso William Raines Douglas Lewis Robert Mayer Ernie Myers Egerson Arthur Butt Elmer Melapmy J.L. Workman Robert McCabe George E. Frye, Jr Curtis Thomas As A. Jackson Howard Newcomb Robert J. Fay Robert J. Welsh Charles A. Welsh Raymond E. Welsh Louis A. Rossi James F. Welsh Martin L. Bauer Russell —Sey Allen Wombold Emerall Richard Coombs Homer Paidaa

Peck Olson Nuptials Held

Miss Ann Peck daughter of Mr and Mrs Harley Peck of Lebanon marries Robert Shepard Olson son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Olson of Wilmington Delaware in a 3 30 pm June 13 double ring ceremony at the Lebanon Presbyterian Church Rev J Taylor McHendry officiates. M a tron Mrs Robert Kaufman bridesmaids Mrs William Porter and Miss Nancy Peck assist. Best man Walter Olson ushers Will Smith and Dave Dennison. Couple leaves for a Smokies wedding trip after a reception at the bride’s parents home.

Ann Peck Harley Peck Lebanon Robert Shepard Olson Oliver Olso Wilmington Del J. Taylor McHendry Lebanon Presbyterian Church Robert Kaufman William Porter Nancy Peck Walter Olson Will Smith Dave Dennison Smokies

Circle Meetings At First Methodist Church Name New Officers

Circle Six WSCS of First Methodist in Monroe heard a talk by Mrs J J Canfield as Mrs Wayne Rodgers assisted Mrs Jon Brock with hostess duties at the Brock home. New officers include Mrs Brock leader and Mrs Rodgers assistant leader with other posts named. Circle 3 members met at Mrs Dan Murphy’s home for a talk by Mrs Clifford Cook on Ambassadors for Christ Must Know the Way and planned the year with officers chosen.

Wayne Rodgers Jon Brock Circle Six WSCS First Methodist Church Brock Monroe J. J. Canfield Rodgers R. C. Beam Murriel Deem David Cox H. B. Harvey Cox Canfield Spiritual Life John Hensel Status of Women John Combs Clifford Cook Circle 3 Dan Murphy Murphy O. C. Howard Edward Eckman Charles Lee Lee Chambelain Sunshine Howard

Marriage Announcement for Barbara Norvell and William Gutzwiller

Mr and Mrs Delbert Norvell of Franklin announce the marriage of their daughter Barbara to William Gutzwiller son of Mr and Mrs William Gutzwiller of Cleves The couple exchanged vows Saturday at St Pauls Lutheran Church Franklin with only families in attendance.

Delbert Norvell Franklin Barbara William Gutzwiller Cleves St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Engagement Announced for Miss Doris Gilbert and Paul Taylor

Mrs Edna Schiely of Camden announces the engagement of her daughter Doris Gilbert to Paul Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Ranzy Taylor of Camden Route 3. Doris Gilbert a Dixon Township High School graduate. Paul Taylor recently discharged from the armed forces. No wedding date set.

Edna Schiely Camden Doris Gilbert Paul Taylor Ranzy Taylor

Missionary Society and Birthday Supper Gatherings

The WSWS Missionary Society of Jacksonburg EUB Church meets Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Helen Sibey's home on Hampton Road. The Guiding Star Class of Calvary Methodist Church gathers Friday at 6 30 p.m. in the church social room for a birthday covered dish supper.

Wsws Missionary Society of Jacksonburg EUB Church Helen Sibey Hamton Road Guiding Star Calvary Methodist Church

Community and service club meetings listed for week

Middlesex area calendar shows meetings at Manchester Hotel for Industrial Council Civitan Rotary Middletown Serioma Club at 6 30 p m at Manchester Hotel North Middletown Fire Association at 7 p m Fire House Mayfield Fire Department at 7 30 p m Sheffield St Fire House Battery A 180 AAA Gun Battalion at 7 45 p m Armory FOE Lodge at 8 p m VFW officers at 7 36 p m Miami Valley Post 3809 1208 Reynolds Ave

Civitan Rotary Clubs Manchester Middletown Serioma Club Mamchester North Middletown

Buckeye Girls State Elects Governor This Day

The 1953 Buckeye Girls State will elect its governor today and then its 500 citizens will run a mock government for seven days. Sponsored annually by the American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio, the event features Ohio high school juniors forming two counties with mayors like Dorothy Parker of Akron and Mary Ellen Krigbaum of Marion participating in Deweese County and Cage City.

Columbuus Buckeye American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio Deweese County Dorothy Parker Akron Cary City Mary Ellen Krigbaum Marion Cage City

Kitchen Shower for Joanne Kramer in Bellomonte Street Home

Miss Joanne Kramer receives a kitchen shower at her Bellomonte Street home hosted by Miss Sara Margaret Gaw and her mother Mrs. Harold Gaw. Guests listed include Mrs. Ross Kramer Mrs. Charlotte Kramer Mrs. George Hoover and many others as gifts were presented in a white and silver themed setting.

Sara Margaret Gaw Bellomonte Street Harold Gaw Joanne Kramer Kramer Ross Kramer Charlotte Kramer George Hoover Larry Long David Cox John Goldsberry J. R. Bowman Mary Jo Bowman Paul Whitley J. S. Day Joann Whitley Marilyn Day Martha Danford Howard Wren James Martin Bess Mitchell Elmo Lingrel W. H. Beyer Janet Jackson Alma Hopper R. H. Heyer Joan Heyer Don Duvall Don Fiessinger Jack Springer Carmen Bleedow Suellen White Beth MacKinnon Crozier Jones Betty Knight

Classics Ground for Education Emphasized by Hartford Leader

James F. Looby, education director of the Hartford Courant, urged Latin teachers and students at Miami University to base education on the classical tradition. He called it real intellectual training and warned against neglect of the will, praising studies with lasting value. About 35 Middle­town High students attended the three day meeting, which also elected new leaders and planned future conventions.

Oxford James F. Looby Hartford Veda McCray Middletown High School American Classical League Incarnate Word College San Antonio Tex Alvin Dungan Wenatchee iWash ACL Miami van L. Johnson Tufts College Medford Mass Middletown High Pat Burns MHS Ohio JCL

Longview League Marks 100th Hospital Party

Longview Social Service League members hosted the 100th party for Longview Hospital patients with 250 served. Omicron Chapter Beta Sigma Phi and Pythian Sisters hosted. Ed Rusk and nine board members accompanied the group. The tour showcased 15 flower beds tended by patients and a pond with 12 water lily varieties donated by a Cincinnati florist.

Longview Social Service League Board Longview Hospital Omicron Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Pythian Sisters Andy Mittenholzer Dale Converse Mina Jacot Ray Standafer William Gallop C. D. Ellison Russell Cunningham William Byrd Jack Livzey Rosa Losantiville Garden Club Garden Center of Cincinnati Feldhaus Adam Sebastian Cincinnati Board Joseph Jones Cincinnati

Cable Failure Causes Blackout in Trenton Substation

A terminal cable failure at the Trenton substation caused a 29 minute power disruption Saturday evening. Cincinnati Gas and Electric officials reported the blackout affected Excello Amanda LeSourdsville and near Monroe with power cut from 7 31 to 8 p m.

Trenton Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Excello Amanda LeSourdsville Monroe

Hamilton-Bound Plane Forced Down

A Colorado doctor flying his own light plane to Hamilton made a forced landing in a field near Reading after the aircraft ran out of gas. Dr. W. E. Beggs, 33, of Lamar, Colorado, reported the incident to police and escaped unharmed while en route from St. Louis to Hamilton.

Colorado Hamilton Reading W. E. Beggs Lamar Colo St. Louis

New Alkyd Resins Ease Modern Wall Paints

Modern flat wall paints are easier to apply thanks to new alkyd resins they contain improving spread and finish for homeowners and professionals alike.

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