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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1955

Page

5

Marriage Lecture Series Planned by MCCY in Middletown

Middletown council of Catholic Youth announces five lectures on The Dignity and Importance of Marriage for 18 plus, with high school seniors invited. Sessions run Sundays during Lent at St John’s School basement 7 15 p m March 6 to April 3. Admission 1 25 for all five lectures, 50 cents per lecture. Names of speakers include Rev James Sherman Rev Ralph Benge Rev Raymond Roesch Dr Richard Glins and Rev Paul Galvin. Committee members listed with tickets available at door or in advance.

Middletown James Sherman Ralph Benge Raymond Roesch S. M Richard Glins Pamel Paul Galvin Miss Martin Helen Brown Margaret Cosiman John Frey Gary Gray

Run Over Heel Diminishes Walk and Appearance

A guide notes that run over heels can harm walking form and style. Inspect heel tips and toes for wear as part of maintenance to prevent spoilage of your overall look and gait.

Rights of common stock owners in the New York Stock Exchange

Common stock owners own a share of the company and its growth and profits through dividends. They may vote at stockholder meetings for directors, and listed companies provide annual financial reports. Some stocks have long dividend histories, while others pay varying yields or none.

New York

What Stocks Are and How to Invest in Them

Describes stock definitions, typical cash dividend patterns, how to buy shares, and the new Monthly Investment Plan. Offers a free Investment Facts copy by contacting your local Member Firm or New York Stock Exchange Dept. 1-G, P.O. Box 252, New York 5, New York.

New York Stock Exc P.O N.Y N. Y

Shovel And Hoe Garden Club Adds New Member To Roster

Mrs. Ross M Snyder was welcomed as a new member at the Shovel and Hoe Garden Club first meeting of 1955. Mrs. Charles Buchert hosted at Hampton Place and the club planned planting at the New York Central Railroad station.

Shovel and Hoe Garden Club Ross M. Snyder Charles Buchert Hampton Place New York Central Robert Holly Jr Salvation Army Auxiliary Manchester Robert Holly Sr Waupaca Wis

Pre-Nuptial Party Honors Shirley Barr

Miss Shirley Jeanne Barr, to wed Howard W. Bailey of Dayton on April 23 at 7 30 p m at First Baptist Church, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Herbert Stein on Spencer Lane. Attendees included numerous Barr family members, friends from Ohio, Michigan, and beyond, with gifts displayed under white streamers. Barr, living in Detroit, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry W Barr. her fiancé is the son of Homer Lee Bailey of North Kenova Ohio.

Shirley Jeanne Barr Howard W. Bailey Dayton First Baptist Church Herbert Stein Spencer Lane Ralph Kimmell Roy M. Barr Sr Betty Phyllis Chasteen Richard Barr Vandalia Roy M. Barr Fairborn Charlotte Barr Julie Sparling Chicago Grace Adkins Paul Reed West Liberty Alice Webb Detroit Elizabeth Rock Stanley Rock John Whalen Leslie Philhower Donna Key Minnie Kirby C. J. Philhower Wolfred Sullivan Sam Morningstar G. W. Barr Carl Lakes Ruth van Guelpen William Uhl Harry Barr Karen Miss Barr Detroit, Mich Harry W. Barr W. 6Th Avenue Homer Lee Bailey North Kenova Ohio

Catholic Women Elect Officers at Hamilton Deanery Meeting

Mrs Carl Rasselot Mrs Richard Schultheis of Monroe and Mrs John Blust of Middletown were elected to the administrative board of Hamilton Deanery Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women. Retiring president Mrs Robert Nunlist joins the board and Mrs Blust named to attend the May 12 Dayton convention. Msgr William C Welch spoke at St Peters Hamilton. Invitations issued for Day of Recollection March 8 at St Veronica Hamilton with reservations to Mrs John Dobrozsi. The next business meeting set for St Veronica Church.

Carl Rasselot Richard Schultheis Monroe John Blust Middletown Hamilton Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Robert Nunlist Blust Dayton William C. Welch St. Peter's Church Alfred Berger Cincinnati Archdiocesan Council Mary Holy Family of Nazareth Rosselot Attac St. Veronica Church John Dobrozsi St. John’s Altar Royar Society

Sorority Holds Pledge Service Tonight at Euclid Street

Sigma Phi Gamma sorority held a pledge service led by president Mrs. Ray Welsh. New pledges were Mrs. Franklin Lyons and Mrs. Vernon Carter. Prize winners in games were Miss Mary Carroll, Mrs. Clark Withide, Mrs. James Dinus, Mrs. Don Lewellyn, and Mrs. George Frye. Mrs. John Neuenswander hosted at Euclid Street with Mrs. Howard Perkins chairing.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Ray Welsh Franklin Lyons Vernon Carter Mary Carroll Clark Withide James Dinus Don Lewellyn George Frye John Neuenswander Euclid Street Howard Perkins James Neuenswander

Fluffing Wool Blankets With Soap Flakes

After washing woolen blankets and clothing in warm soapy water add a few soap flakes to the final rinse. This boosts fluffiness and helps prevent moth damage.

Florida Vacation Notes Include Middletonians and Martins

Mr and Mrs Harrison Upton of Kenwood Drive return from a two week stay in Florida visiting Clearwater and Fort Lauderdale. Mr and Mrs Carl W Martin of Martin Meadows also vacationed in Florida with Mrs Martins father Frank Brelsford joining them. In Golden Beach they visited Waldo Roth relatives of Mr Martin.

Harrison Upton Kenwood Drive Florida Middletonians Clearwater Ft. Lauderdale Hollywood Fila Carl W. Martin Martin Meadows Mrs. Martin Frank Brelsford Martins Golden Beach Waldo Roth Mr. Martin

Couple Wed In Arizona

Announcement of the marriage of June Waddles daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Waddles of Jackson Lane to Lt Kenneth W Shafer son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Shafer of Trenton. They wed Feb 19 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church Tucson Arizona with Dr H C James officiating and a reception at the James home.

June Waddles L. L. Waddles Jackson Lane Kenneth W. Shafer Lawrence Shafer Trenton Mountain View Presbyterian Church Tucson Ariz H. C. James Dee Simpson James Shafer Lemon-Monroe High School Middletown High School Miami University Beta Theta Pi Marana Air Force Base Arizona

Europe Subject Of MU Lectures Open To Public

Prof. Marcy Powell of Miami University Romance Languages leads a three lecture series open to all. The first talks at 7:15 tonight in Upham Hall Oxford cover England Belgium Holland and Germany with 1300 color photos. Powell has guided four student groups through Europe and will offer a France tour next summer with three hours of college credit in French. The lectures are free.

Marcy Powell Miami University Department of Upham Hall Oxford England Belgium Holland Germany Powell Europe France

Crochet Your Own Spring and Summer Bags Pattern 545

Pattern 545 offers two easy crochet bag designs in straw or cotton yarn to match spring or summer outfits. Send 25 cents for the pattern, add 5 cents for stamp mailing, and mail with name address and zone to Needlecraft Dept. 178 Middletown Ohio Journal. Also advertised Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog 1955 available for 250 cents.

Needlecraft Dept Middletown Ohio P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Laura Wheeler Needlecraft

Vital Statistics Hospital Notes Summary

Vital statistics report births and surgical or medical notes for multiple families. Entries list parents and addresses with newborns by gender and date and note surgical or medical tests. Dismissals include Bryce Smith and James Lynch and others. out of town entries list David Swisher at Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati with a surgical note.

Bryce Smith Franklin David Swisher Fleming Road Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Surgical

Marriage Licenses for Lonnie Deaton and Dorothy Ferguson

Lonnie Deaton 21 a truck driver of 2311 Wanetta Street weds Dorothy Ferguson 18 of Middletown Route 1. Charles Leighton Gibson 25 a police officer of Hamilton weds Beverly Keim 19 a stenographer from Oxford.

Lonnie Deaton Wanetta St Dorothy Ferguson Middletown Charles Leighton Gibson Oliceman Hamilton Beverly Oes Keim Oxford

Hospital notices list residents under medical and surgical care

In The Hospital T. T. Hoskins of Malvern St. medical. Mrs. Curtis Campbell of Ohio Ave. medical. Mrs. William Rose of Seneca Mrs. Mary Dulak of Lafayette St. medical. Steven Latham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Latham of Wilbraham Rd. medical. Mrs. Sherman Taylor of Head Ave. surgical. Mrs. Catherine Kerner of Elwood St. surgical. Ned White of Trenton Rt. 1.

T. T. Hoskins Malvern St Curtis Campbell Ohio Ave William Rose Seneca St Mary Dulak Lafayette St Steven Latham Marion Latham Wilbraham Rd Sherman Taylor Head Ave Catherine Kerner Elwood St Ned White Trenton Rt. 1

Garden Club opens new season with March meeting

Town and County Garden Club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. T. F. Abernethy’s Central Avenue home. Guest speaker Dave Armbruster discussed “Growing Flowers” with Mrs. V. A. Sisson assisting. The next meeting is set for March 28 at Mrs. D. C. Perry’s home.

Town and County Garden Club T. F. Abernethy Central Avenue V. A. Sisson Dave Armbruster D. C. Perry

Unity Council spaghetti supper and meeting notice

A spaghetti supper at 7 p.m. precedes Unity Council Daughters of America meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. Chairman is Mrs. Charles Monce. An auction and Mothers Club meeting follow tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Ms. Charles Fall’s home, Jacksonburg EUB Church.

Unity Council, Daughters of America Odd Fellows Hall Charles Monce Mothers’ Club Jacksonburg EUB Church Charles Fall

Less Contrast In Modern And Traditional Furniture

A survey of the Home Furnishings Market shows modern and traditional styles becoming compatible in mood. Modern designs feature warm materials and rounded lines, with traditional simplification. both periods mix well. The piece notes bold color trends, two tone schemes for furniture, varied finishes including vellum and teak, and new synthetics coordinating fabrics with wallpaper. The exhibit highlights wall coverings and kitchen innovations like copper and gold ranges and a juice mixer refrigerator, signaling playful, practical design progress.

Siena

Meetings Tuesday list for local clubs and services

Sertoma 6:30 p.m. Manchester Hotel. North Middletown Fire Assn 7 p.m. North Middletown Fire House. South Middletown Fire Dept 7 p.m. Scotty's Tavern Amanda. Mayfield Fire Dept 7 30 p.m. Sheffield Street Fire House. Civic Chorus 7 30 p.m. Room 302 Middletown High School. Mayfield PTA 7 30 p.m. school auditorium. Lemon Township Board 7 30 p.m. Township Hall. Holy Trinity PTA 7 30 p.m. assembly room. Battery A 180 AAA Gun Battalion 7 45 p.m. Armory. Spanish American War Veterans 8 p.m. Legion. Sportsmen's Club trustees 8 p.m. club. FOE 8 p.m. hall. Unity Council 241 D of A 8 p.m.

Sertoma Manchester North Middletown Fire Assn North Middletown South Middletown Fire Department Scotty’s Mayfield Fire Department Sheffield Street Civic Chorus Middletown High School Mayfield Pta Lemon Township Board of Trustees Holy Trinity Pta Battalio Legion Sportsmen's Club Unity Council D of A

Community notices list meetings and club gatherings

100 Hall at Holy Trinity PTA hosts an 8 pm event. Starr Floral Shop is mentioned. Wednesday activities include the Golden Age Club at 1 30 pm via Civic Association. National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry meets 7 30 pm at the Armory. Middletown High Boosters Club gathers 7 30 pm at the Civic Association Library. Blythe Williams Post 231 American Legion holds 7 30 pm at headquarters.

Holy Trinity Pta Starr Floral Shop Civic Association National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Middletown High Boosters Club Blythe-Williams Post American Legion Headquar

Community Fraternal Gatherings At Local Halls

Local groups host 8 pm events this evening. Golden Helmet VFW Post 7230 meets at 6 S Main St. Order of Ahepa gathers at Nelva Center. Knights of Columbus convenes in the K of C Auditorium.

Golden Helmet S. Main St Order of Ahepa Nelva Center Knights of Columbus

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