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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1954

Page

5

Convention Reports From Sorority Picnic Meeting

Sigma Phi Gamma members gathered at Mrs. Ray Welsh home Coles Road for a picnic supper. Mrs. Alfred Schwing shared a report on the 30th annual international convention held June 22 to 25 in Detroit. The group noted $33 354.74 donated to philanthropic projects and improvements at Founders Park Hartford City.

Ray Welsh Coles Road Sigma Phi Gamma Floyd Turner Jr George Frye Welsh Alfred Schwing Sheraton-Cadillac Detroit Founders Park Hartford City Ind Prince Edward Hotel Windsor Canada SPG

Dayton Girl Weds Middletonian In Dayton Ceremony

Mr and Mrs William Bryne Stoppelman announce the marriage of their daughter Carol Ann to Frank Thomas Proffitt son of Mrs Frank Lambert of Middletown The ceremony occurred at 11 am last Saturday at St Albert the Great Church Dayton with immediate family present Father Joseph H Rolfe officiated Rose Marie Stoppelman served as maid of honor George Proffitt was best man The bride wore Chantilly lace gown with a fingertip veil The attendant wore powder blue net and carried pink roses and blue delphinium A reception followed and the couple will reside on Grafton Avenue Dayton after a trip to northern Michigan The bride attended Julienne High School The groom a Middletown High School graduate has served in the U S Air Force.

William Bryne Stoppelman Dayton Carol Ann Frank Thomas Proffitt Frank Lambert Middletown St. Albert the Great Church Joseph H. Rolfe Rose Marie Stoppelman George Proffitt Michigan Proffitt Grafton Avenue Julienne High School Middletown High School U. S. Air Force

Miss Jo Ann Farmer Honored at Shower Before Her Wedding

Miss Jo Ann Farmer, bride elect of William E. Reel, was feted at a Sunday afternoon miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Harold Farmer, Mrs. Leo Farmer, and Miss Rita Farmer near Somerville. Prizes went to Mrs. Edward Banks, Mrs. Charles Daniel, Mrs. Joseph Farmer, Mrs. Irene Daniel, and Miss Jo Ann Farmer. The couple plan to marry July 17 at St. Mary’s Church in Camden.

Jo Ann Farmer William E. Reel Harold Farmer Leo Farmer Rita Farmer Somerville Edward Banks Charles Danie Joseph Farmer Irene Danie Miss Farmer Reel St. Mary's Church Camden

Garden party honors past Lodges councilors at Ewood Street

Julia T. Roth Past Councilors were entertained at a garden party given by Mrs. L. M. Jones at her home on Ewood Street. Prize winners at games were Mrs. Ira Sickle, Mrs. Harry Richardson, Mrs. Harry Sticklen, Mrs. George Adams and Mrs. Lucian Jones. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. R. B. Hannah.

Julia T. Roth L. M. Jones Ewood Street Ira Sickle Harry Richardson Harry Sticklen George Adams Lucian Jones R. B. Hannah

Marriage of Rosemary Walton to Kelly Jackson Announced

Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Rosemary Walton daughter of Mrs Betty Myers of Camden to Kelly Jackson of Dayton. They wed at the Methodist Church in Liberty Indiana. Miss Walton is Camden High School graduate and Gentile Air Force Base employee. Jackson works as a commercial artist in Dayton.

Rosemary Walton Betty Myers Camden Kelly Jackson Dayton Methodist Church Liberty Ind

I Was Marked With The SIGN OF THE CROSS

A Catholic rite describes the Holy Orders consecration with anointing and laying on of hands by the Bishop and Apostles' example. The article discusses priestly authority, forgiveness of sins, and Christ’s establishment of a priesthood, arguing believers should heed the Church.

St. Peter St. James St. Paul God Jesus Christ

Williams McVey Vows Announced in Lebanon Ohio

Miss Frances Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs G M Williams of Lebanon wed Richard Keith McVey of Logan Ohio in a 430 pm June 20 ceremony at Lebanon Methodist Church. Rev Roger J Turrell officiated. The bride, given by her father, wore a double ring gown. matron of honor Mrs Richard Shepard and cousin Pamela Greenwood of Birmingham Ala served as bridesmaid. Best man was William Beck of Dayton. ushers were twins Larry and Harry McVey. After a short honeymoon the couple will live in Columbus. The bride graduated from Lebanon High School and works for Farm Bureau in Columbus. the groom, an Ohio State University graduate, coaches at East Liberty High School Ohio.

Frances Williams G. M. Williams Lebanon Richard Keith McVey Logan Ohio Dayton Larry Harry McVey

Travel Notes Lead Middletonians Across States

Travel notes report Dr and Mrs H E Flanders visiting Middleton friends then heading to Washington and New England. Others include Rev W W Larson at Darrtown St Matthews anniversary, Miss Marilyn Woods off to Camp Nagawicka, Walter Davis at Garrett Biblical Institute, and Lt William F Carr en route to Quantico for officers training.

H. E. Flanders Salt Lake City Middletown Washington, D. C New England States

Police Briefs Include Dog Bite and Theft Report

Police report that Walter Ewen, 11, of 526 Garfield St., was bitten on the right arm by a dog. James Justice, of 3213 Raymond Dr., said two lawn chairs valued at 5 dollars were stolen from his yard.

Walter Ewen Garfield St James Justice Raymond Dr

Champion Paper reports 5% sales record rise and higher costs

Champion Paper & Fibre Co. posts 8.1 percent sales growth to 128,043,645 for year ended March 31, 1954, with net income 9,546,312 and earnings per share of 2.38. Despite rising costs from wages and input prices, dividends totaled 3,857,000, and capital spending reached 9,858,000 as employment rose to 9,027.

Cal Champion Paper Champion Reuben B. Robertson Jr Robertson

Births Reported for Day and Shackelford Families

Mr and Mrs Ronald Day of Morrow Rt 2 welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Shackelford of 3113 Ohio Ave welcomed a girl yesterday.

Ronald Day Morrow Rt. 2 Lawrence Shackelford Ohio Ave

Two Hamilton Teens Named in Case Involving Local Personnel

Robert M. James aged 19, a salesman, and Evelyn H. Estes aged 17, a clerk, both of Hamilton, are identified in connection with the day’s developing case.

Robert M. James Evelyn H. Estes Hamilton

Surgical and medical patients listed in local notices

George Williams of Young Street, Walter Boone of Portsmouth, Walter Boone surgical. Mrs Chester Rhea Armco Drive, Larry Craycraft son of Ralph Craycraft Dayton, Mrs Dale Eley West Manchester, C. surgical. Mrs Alverda Hall West Middletown medical. Mrs Harold Young Sherman Avenue, surgical. Mrs David Coleman Tytus Lawrence Kennedy son of Craig Kennedy Armco Drive, medical. Mrs Delmer Adams Franklin, surgical. Bertha Owsley daughter of John Owsley Garfield Street, surgical. Mrs George Tyler Excello medical. Paul Back son of Hoy Back Germantown, medical. Gus Mardas Central Avenue, Samuel Franks Franklin. Mrs Ledford Harville Frank. Mrs Woodrow Hudson Trenton. William Ihlendorf Monroe, Michael Mathews YMCA. Danny Wayne Roark son of Lawrence Roark Tren. Mrs Percy B. Smith Elwood Street. Carolyn Allen daughter of Lee Allen Lowell Street.

George Williams Young St Walter Boone Portsmouth Chester Rhea Armco Larry Craycraft Ralph Craycraft Dayton Surgical Dale Eley West Manchester Alverda Hall West Middletown Harold Young Sherman Ave David Coleman Tytus Ave Lawrence Kennedy Craig Kennedy Armco Dr Delmer Adams Franklin Bertha Owsley John Owsley Garfield St George Tyler Excello Paul Back Hoy Back Germantown Gus Mardas Central Ave William Ihlendorf Monroe Michael Mathews YMCA Danny Wayne Roark Lawrence Roark Trenton Percy B. Smith Elwood

YY Girls Tour Crystal Tissue Site

The YMCA Girls Summer Fun Club plans a trip to the Crystal Tissue Co. tomorrow morning. Participants meet at the Y at 9 30 a.m. bring 14 cents bus fare and swimsuits for a post tour swim. Consent forms and written parental permission are required before departure.

YMCA Crystal Tissue Co

Young Driver Cited After Woman Is Hurt

Daniel B. Hacker, 19, of 1908 Park Amo Ave arrested after his auto struck and injured a 65-year-old pedestrian at 2nd and High streets. He faces a charge of failure to yield right of way. Bertha Watkins, 65, of 923 Central Ave, being treated at Mercy Hospital for an injured left leg.

Hamilton Daniel B. Hacker Parkamo Ave 2Nd High Streets Mercy Hospital Bertha Watkins Central Ave

John Jenco Bounces Checks in Middletown

John J Jenco 46 of Middletown Rt 3 was free on bond after a bounced 10 check to the police traffic bureau led to his arrest last week. He was arrested again after a second check, 16.29, to a B F Goodrich store for an auto fire was returned marked insufficient funds. Jenco is described as a Middletonian salesman.

Jenco B. F. Goodrich Middletonian

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Tia DuPont Little Boys Cabana Suits William Whitesel Miamisburg Marian Willoughby Mary Carol Harold Hoover Miss Carpl William Neuenswander Wilford Wells Roger Glei Clark Wilhide Russell Pressler Nellie Evans ESDAY Central East End Farmer Cross Council Lindell K. O. C. Council John Schmidt Franklin Street W. W. Larson Toledo The Hope Lutheran Church Larson Darrtown St. Matthews Lutheran Church Marilyn Woods Henry L. Woods Jr Thornhill Lane Camp Nagawicka Delafield Walter W. Davis First Methodist Church Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston Ill Mr. Davis John Snodgrass Gayle Sherman Avenue Wisconsin Middletonians Racine Snodgrasses Scenic Rib Mountain Wausau Wis Rockford William F. Carr Mary Louise Elwood Carr S. Main Street Lt. Carr Quantico, Va Carr Transylvania College Lexington U.S. Marine Corps Reserve New Champion Paper Report Champion Paper & Fibre Co Fis Samuel Franks Ledford Harville Frank Woodrow Hudson Tren Carolyn Allen Lee Allen Lowell John John J. Jenco Rt. 3 Runyan First Ave Curtis ST RIGGS
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