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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1961

Page

8

Wedding plans announced for Eileen Bishop and Robert Giffin

Miss Eileen Bishop of Carolina Street and Robert P. Giffin of Mansfield announce plans for a March 18 wedding at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. The ceremony is set for 7 30 p.m. in the church chapel with sister Mrs Dove Whitaker as matron of honor and Mrs Ronald Cox as bridesmaid. Best man is Thomas Allen, ushers are Duane Maxwell and Doyle Whitaker, and hostesses are Sally Moss Mrs Arthur Rossi and Mrs Robert Duff for the reception in the church social room. The groom is the son of Rev and Mrs Paul Giffin of Mansfield.

Eileen Bishop Robert P. Giffin St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Harlan Bishop Carolina Street Dove Whitaker Ronald Cox Thomas Allen Mansfield Duane Maxwell Doyle Whitaker Sally Moss Arthur Rossi Robert Duff Giffin Paul Giffin

Student Nurses Host Tea for Eastern Star Members

At Middletown Hospital School of Nursing students welcomed Ida Morningstar chapter members of the Eastern Star at Verity Hall. Three OES officers spoke about chapter activities. tours of Verity Hall dormitory classrooms and play room followed a tea in the dining room. Presiding at the refreshments were Miss Esther Swinehart and Miss Carol Mullins.

Middletown Hospital School of Nursing Verity Hall Ida Morningstar Orcer The Eastern Star John Taylor Karl David H. H. Schrock

BSP Social Held At Holiday House

Holiday House hosted a covered-dish dinner for Xi Epsilon Kappa exempl ar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Mrs. Hal Stevens led arrangements with assistants. The theme Kiddies Day featured children’s games. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Gray, Mrs. William Thomas, Mrs. Joseph Alexander, Mrs. Art Snowden, and several others. Next meeting set for March 14 at the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Holiday Center.

Xi Epsilon Kappa Exemplar Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Hal Stevens Anthony Hurr Carl Frye Charles Mulligan Robert Gray William Thomas Joseph Alexander Art Snowden James Ronto Lloyd Hyde James Conrad Fred Finney Hal Combs Raymond Woodell Cincinnati Gas & Electric Holiday Center

Hawaiian Luau Enjoyed By Sorority

A Hawaiian luau at Mrs. C. E. Murphy's Terrace Drive home brought Delta Sigma chapter of Delta Sigma Phi sorority together last night. Members wore native costumes and shared a dinner with island foods. Hostesses were Mrs. Leslie Mills Mrs. Lawrence Murphy Mrs. Glenn Hall and Mrs. Paul Scotts. A meeting was announced for March 14 when the Exemplar and Delta Sigma chapters will attend a cooking demonstration at the CG&E Holiday Center.

Delta Sigma Beta Sigma Phi Sorority C. E. Murphy Terrace Drive Leslie Mills Lawrence Murphy Glenn Hall Paul Scotts Foroity Cg&e

Cakes with Custard Fillings Refrigerate Promptly

Always refrigerate cakes with custard or cream fillings or toppings to prevent spoilage and foodborne illness. Keep them in a covered container or sealed cake box and store at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Consume within a few days for best quality.

Park Playhouse Sets Six Productions in 1961 Season

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park opens an 18 week spring season April 12 at Eden Park. Six plays run three weeks each from April to August with Tue-Fri 8:15 p.m. shows, two Saturday performances at 6:30 and 10 p.m., and a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.

Cincinnati Playhouse In the Park Eden Park USA John Dos Passos George Jean Nathan Anton Checkhov Christopher Fry Garrcia Lorea Sean O’casey Edward Albee Morse Johnson The Playhouse

Group Meets At Profitt Home

Mrs Wendell Profitt hosted Alpha Epsilon chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha at her West Middleton home last night. A white elephant sale directed by Mrs Mike Kaurich raised proceeds for the ESA home. Guests included Mrs Walter L Huhn with assisting hostesses Mrs Lewis Sanders and Mrs Charles Licklier. Next meeting is March 14 at J J Lanes.

Wendell Profitt West Middletown Alpha Epsilon Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Mike Kaurich ESA Walter L. Huhn Lewis Sanders Charles Licklier

Travel Notes Highlight Huntington Visitor Arrangements

Miss Dawn Gager of Huntington West Virginia visits her grandmother Mrs Clella L Stamper on Glenn Avenue. During a week long stay she plans calls on uncles and aunts Robert M Stamper Batsey Drive James G Stamper Trenton and Glenn Owens Miltonville. She is Ruth Atkins daughter, former Middletonian now living in Huntington.

Dawn Gager Huntington W. Va Clella, L. Stamper Glenn Avenue Robert M. Stamper Batsey Drive James G. Stamper Trenton Glenn Owens Miltonville Ruth Atkins

Local births noted for Franklin and surrounding towns

Vital statistics list multiple new arrivals with parents and addresses in Franklin Trenton and Lebanon. Entries include a boy for Mr and Mrs Blair and a girl for Mr and Mrs Rogers plus three more boys and a girl for other couples. Data ends abruptly after Staney Harris.

Charles Blair Franklin Trenton Road Paul Rogers West Middletown Eugene Fifer Charles St Harry Jackson Lebanon Guy Manning Lebanon, Rt Richard Boggs Third St Trenton Tuesay Staney Harris

Birth announcements from Franklin and Middletown area

Reports list multiple birth notices: at 8778 Chamberlain Road Franklin a girl born on Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Rhett King of Middletown Rt 3 and at 490 Middletown Pike Frankn a boy born today to Mr and Mrs Donald Hanes. Also mention of a girl born today to Mr and Mrs Claude English at 3113 Omaha.

Chamberlain Road Franklin Rhett King Middletown Rt. 3 Donald Hanes Middletown Pike Frank Claude English Omaha

Le Va Homemaking Club Hosts February Meeting

Mrs. Robert McConaughy and Mrs. Ethel Rammell led the Le Va Homemaking Club gathering at Porter Paint Co Central Avenue in Warren County. The group announced the 1961 OHEA state convention set for March 23 25 at the Biltmore Hotel Dayton Olaf Hogg spoke on furniture finishes. Don Roberson presented vacation films at the Middletown Sports Men's Club auxiliary meeting with plans for a March 5 public dinner noon to 3 pm and a cancer film for next month. Games followed the social hour.

Robert McConaughy Ethel Rammell le Va Lemon Township Warren County Porter Paint Co Central Avenue OHEA Biltmore Hotel Dayton Olaf Hogg The Don Roberson Middletown Sportsmen’s Club

Ladies Auxiliary Encampment 323 Meets at Odd Fellows Hall

Sixteen members and one guest Mrs Earl Dill of Lebanon attended a meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary Encampment 323 last night in Odd Fellows Hall. A covered dish dinner and a film were announced as features of the next meeting. Mrs Earl Carr directed the business session and social hour.

Earl Dill Lebanon Ladies Auxiliary Odd Fellows Hall Earl Carr

Middletown Assembly 68 to Meet and Skate Friday Night

The Middletown Assembly 68 Order of the Rainbow for Girls will meet Saturday at 7 30 p m at the Civic Association for Friendship Night. Miss Joyce Hilton worthy adviser will direct the session. A skating party for members and guests follows Monday from 7 to 10 p m at Roller Haven with tickets at the door.

Middletown Roller Haven

Ike Golfing Again Aches Are Fading

Palm Springs California AP reports former President Dwight D Eisenhower is recovering from a cold and lumbago during his desert vacation. He began light practice with chipping and putting at the country club on Tuesday.

Palm Springs Calif Dwight D. Eisenhower

Names list notice from Franklin and surrounding areas

A compiled notice lists multiple residents and addresses including Pearl McCreay Woodlawn Ave Milo Bastian Franklin James Pringle Baltimore Mt Roy White Roslyn Drive Flem ming Road Agee Tytus Ave Rankin Lawn Ave Garland Dennis Franklin Adams Malvern St Russell VanBuskirk Calumet Ave Kemp Clinton St Marion Elliott Mohawk Bird Brent St Don Hayes German town Elmer Collins Armco Floyd Kerby Franklin Robert Eisel Shiloh Jeffery Gilpin Lebanon Riley Best Fernwood Alma Light Auburn St John F Woodward Oxford State Road Gordon Phillips Lawn Ave Monty Malott Locust St Millard Hill Mohawk St Sharon Spencer Franklin Robert E Cross Modern Francis J Smith N Mar sha ll Road William Sites Jewell Cecil Burton Middletown Jewish Hospital Cincinnati Pearl Keith Jewell St Dayton Grandview Hospital Vesta Stamper Middle town Grandview Hospital Lester Ratliff Trenton Grandview Hospital Eric Childs Grove St Ronald DeFrees Earl Ave Kenneth Fields Carolina St Truvot Fox S Main St Albert Frebds Bigler Rd Gale V Guard Granada Robert Horn Franklin Darrell A Jackson West Middletown Ethel Lickliter Caro Carl McGlothen Wood Joseph Perdue Jewell Ss John Smith Franklin William F Smith Franklin William Zecher Yankee Road Howard Wright Middletown Rt 3 Out of town Lulu Johnson West Middletown Miami Valley Hospital Dayton

Malvern Bird Brent St Don Hayes Germantown Don Creech Roslyn Drive Elmer Collins Armco Drive Floyd Kerby Franklin Robert Eisel Shiloh Jeffery Gilpin Dwaine Gilpin Lebanon Riley Best Fernwood Alma Light Auburn St John F. Woodward Oxford State Road Gordon Phillips Lawn Ave Monty Malott Locust St Millard F. Hill Mohawk St Sharon Spencer William Spencer Robert E. Cross Modern Francis J. Smith N. Marshall Road William Sites Jewell Eric Childs Grove Ronald DeFrees Earl Ave Kenneth Fields Carolina St Truvot Fox S. Main Albert Frebds Bigler Road Gale V. Guard Granada Ave Robert Horn Darrell A. Jackson West Middletown Ethel Lickliter Carl McGlothen Woodlawn Joseph Perdue

Low Heels Spark Fuss in Norwich Utilities Office

Judith Elwell of the Public Utilities Department defied a boss decree banning informal attire. She was suspended for three days after returning to work in low heel shoes claiming comfort and democracy.

Norwich Conn Public Utilities Department America Judith Elwell Public Philip L. White Mrs. Elwell

Hodges predicts spring pickup for business

Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges told a news conference that he expects a brighter business situation by spring. He could not cite figures but said he believes by the opening of spring there will be more confidence and movement forward.

Washington (Ap Luther H. Hodges

Envoy to Norway named ambassador to Ceylon

President today selected Frances E. Willis, a career diplomat, to be ambassador to Ceylon. She currently serves as envoy to Norway and will succeed Bernad Gufler, who was recently named ambassador to Finland.

Washington Frances E. Willis Ceylon Norway Miss Willis Bernard Gufler Gufler Finland

Rich California valley farmers harvest year round

Near San Francisco a wealthy agricultural valley supports a diversified climate with six dominant producers. Crops are brought to harvest every month, ensuring a continuous cycle of fresh produce throughout the year.

San Francisco California

Prehistoric Find Revealed in Nevada Cave Relic Riches

Nevada archaeologists confirmed 18 months of work on a relic rich cave near Lake Winnemucca in the defunct Lake Lahontan area. Three Sparks men Jim McKinmon Bob McKinon and Paul Dinan found a well preserved baby skeleton artifacts water baskets a rare 18 inch throwing stick and a chert knife with beads and shell horns linking to California dwellers. The cave location remains secret to prevent vandalism and study continues with museum and university researchers noting trade connections in ancient Nevada.

Reno, Nev Nevada Three Sparks Nevada State Museum Desert Research Institute University of Nevada Lake Winnemucca Lake Lahontan Sparks Jim Bob McKinon Paul Dinan Richard Shutler Jr Museum The California

Lake Central Opens Route To Capital

Lake Central Airlines of Indianapolis inaugurated service to Washington today with three daily flights on the new route. President Gwin Hicks said the Washington and Baltimore extension doubles the carrier’s size and boosts it to second or third among local service airlines in passengers and revenue. The existing schedule uses two DC3 runs Cincinnati to Baltimore via several cities. a Convair flight links Cincinnati to Baltimore via Washington. A May 1 plan adds Columbus to Washington service via Zanesville Wheeling and Morgantown with at least two round trips daily.

Washington Lake Central Airlines Indianapolis Ind Gwin Hicks Baltimore Lake Central Cincinnati Portsmouth Ohio Parkersburg W. Va Marietta Clarksburg-Fairmont Elkins Columbus Zanesville Wheeling Morgantown

Patton Named To Scout Board For Interracial Efforts

Dr L D Patton elected to the Boy Scout executive board and named chairman of the Mound Builder's Area Council interracial committee by Council President C E Statenroth. He will work to boost Scouting among Negro boys by engaging local churches to sponsor troops.

L.D. Patton Boy Scout Patton Mound Builder's Area Council C. E. Statenroth

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Sicily Chardelle Weber Holiday House Profitt Home Boys & Girls Boys Polos & L. S. Sport S. Main ST Jacques Heim Nina Ricci Jules Crahay Ike Pearl McCreay Woodlawn Ave Milo Bastian James Pringle Roy White Harold Barker Flemming Road Charles Agee Tytus Ave Chester Lee Rankin Garland Dennis Edgar Adams Malvern St Russell VanBuskirk Calumet Ave James Kemp Clinton St Marion Elliott Cecil Burton Edward Bruck Jewish Hospital Pearl Keith Jewell St Grandview Hospital Vesta Stamper Middletown Rt. 1 Lester Ratliff N. First St John Smith William F. Smith William Zecher Yankee Road Howard Wright Lulu Johnson Miami Valley Hospital Manchester Trading Post Hodges United States Esso Capital Wilson Mayfair Naturalizer
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