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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1954

Page

6

Early American Art Talk At Art Study Club Meeting

Edward Dwight spoke on Art in Early America to Art Study Club members and guests at the Girls' Club during the annual guest night. The Cincinnati Art Museum assistant curator highlighted early Cincinnati artists and the city’s long art-school tradition. The program included a Middle-town High School trio and a St Patrick’s Day themed tea with notable hostesses and decorations.

America Edward Dwight Art Study Club Dwight Cincinnati Art Museum Xavier University Cincinnati Nicholas Longworth Duncanson

Women Golfers Entertained At Wikoff Home

Yesterday afternoon at Milton Road Mrs. Paul Wikoff hosted the Wildwood Women Golfers for a luncheon bridge party. The guest list included Ida Adams Gene Coker John Brooks Douglas Mc Cabe M L Sanderson Gordon Nein Melvin Kelso Hugh Wright Matty Coghlan John Welling Robert Gade Joseph Fallance Claude Jones William Bales George Ritter James Abbott Bert Feinthal George Brecht Charles Lee and Harlan Helsel.

Milton Road Paul Wikoff Wildwood Ida Adams Gene Coker John Brooks Douglas McCabe M. L. Sanderson Gordon Nein Melvin Kelso Hugh Wright Matty Coghlan John Welling Robert Gade Joseph Fallance Claude Jones William Bales George Ritter James Abbott Bert Feinthal George Brecht Charles Lee Harlan Helsel

New Daughters of America Members Installed In Unit Council

Mrs Leslie Allison and Mrs Ross M Ewen were installed last evening as new members of Unit Council 241 Daughters of America. Mrs Merle Hayes served as councilor with help from Mi am Valley Council 30 Daughters of America. A covered dish luncheon followed the social hour.

Leslie Allison Ross M. Ewen Unit Council 241, Daughters of Ameri Merle Hayes Miam Valley Council 30 Daughters of America

Parroted Parisian Can Can Rehearsed by Middletown Men

Welfare Auxiliary to Middletown Hospital stages Fans and Fashions of 54 at Middletown High School March 18. Eight local men rehearse the can can under Virginia Garrett's choreography as part of a French skit, with roles filled by Paul Day Ed Larson and others. Reserved tickets urged via local organizers.

Middletown Hospital Virginia Garrett Chardelle Weber Middletown High School Offenbach Miss Garrett Garrett Studio Cincinnati John Anderson Paul Day Ed — John Larson Dave Thomps William R. Johnson William Giles Martin Miller William Owen Harold Calvin J. D. Sawyer G. E. Miller

Learn to Drive in a 1953 Ford with Dual Controls

Learn to drive under actual traffic conditions in a 1953 Ford equipped with dual controls and power steering. Drivers test may be taken in the training car. Qualified instructors teach you step by step. Lessons endorsed by local traffic authorities and Middletown Safety Council. Phone 6-7883 tomorrow for information, rates.

Middletown

Church Groups Hold Dinners and Installations At Local Churches

Senior Philathea Class of First Baptist held a covered-dish supper in the church social rooms with Mrs. Roy Hardin and Mrs. Jesse Maysilles in charge. Mrs. Carl Combs installed as president and program featured a St Patrick motif. Next meeting set for April 6. Loy al Hearts Class at Lakeside Church of God heard talk How To Be a Success by Mrs John Wells. Fidelis Class of St Pauls Evangelical & Reformed held meeting and apron party with Betty Bailey singing, Miller Trio performances, and readings by Mrs Carl Davis. Friendship Class Maple Park EUB hosted 15 members and four guests. social hour arranged by Mrs Charles Wagner with prizes.

Philathea First Baptist Church Roy Hardin Jesse Maysilles Carl Combs Ralph Scott Luther Hoskins Harry Montgomery John Dooley William Tucker William Cogan Hardin Ruby Neal Emma Page E. C. Clevenger Easton Earl Dale John Wells Loyal Hearts Lakeside Church of God Arthur Burton al Keasling Howard Green Wells Vernon Wright Fidelis St. Paul's Evangelical & Reformed Forrest Barnes Betty Bailey Miller Ralph Gabbard Charles Combs Rose Mary Geackler Lowell Woodrey Gordon Ae Combs Ae Combs. Wne Carl Davis Peter Becker Russell Schwall James Wray C. A. Burnett Lou Focht Estie Brooks Shaker Road Maple Park EUB Church Pearl Fox Dick Brooks Herman Beltz Morey McKeever Charles Wagner

Forensic League Initiation Dinner at Middletown High

Middletown High School's National Forensic League chapter held its first initiation during a dinner at Geckler's Hearth. Nancy Berkey opened with a welcome, Wade E. Miller spoke on speech value, and initiates include Pat Arnold, Elizabeth Barnes, Kenneth Blount, Carole Carr, plus many others. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wade E. Miller and Mr and Mrs John Akerman. Members retain status by earning 20 points in forensic work plus 10 more annually. initiation conducted by Berkey Hackney Velte and others.

Middletown High School National Forensic League Geckler Dick Wendt Joyce Hackney Nancy Berkey Wade E. Miller Miss Berkey Miss Hackney Shelley Velte Bill Rush Luke Sickel Sara Strodtebeck Jack Taylor Carole West Bill Walter Linda Workman Janet Sue Carr Sally O’friel John Akerman Akerman

Alumnae Group Hears Mr Hose at Middletown Nursing School

Jack Hose spoke to the Nurses' Alumnae Association of Middletown Hospital School of Nursing on the topic We Don't Live Without Them. The group announced a $50 scholarship for a recent high school graduate who completed pre clinical studies. Anne Middlemiss described the hospital recruitment program and a Chicago Medical Book Co article about nursing trends.

Jack Hose

Meeting notices from church and legion group

AAs Ladies Aid of First EUB Church schedules its regular monthly meeting Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the church social rooms. American War Mothers will meet tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the American Legion home.

Ladies Aid of First Eub Church American Legion

Women's Association Meeting At Oakland Presbyterian Church

The Ladies Auxiliary was honored by Mrs. Damon Grant Mrs. T F Barnett and Mrs. Cecil Morningstar. A white elephant sale highlighted the evening and the April meeting will be in the church social rooms with Mrs. Harold Flatter as hostess. Mrs. Milton Proctor hosted the previous night on Vander Veer Street where Miss Laura Strain reviewed Within These Borders and Richard Hofferbert narrated Our Newest Neigh. After a business session led by Mrs. Louis Van Guelpen a bake sale followed with 20 members and two guests assisted by Mrs. Meryl McGlyn and Mrs. A C Kiester.

Damon Grant T. F. Barnett Cecil Morningstar Harold Flatter Milton Proctor Vanderveer Street Women's Assn Oakland Presbyterian Church Paul Thiel Laura Strain Richard Hofferbert Louis van Guelpen Meryl McGlyn A. C. Kiester

Celestial Ball report aids Heart Fund by sorority group

Psi Chapter Wu Phi Mu sorority reported on the Celestial Ball held at the YMCA to benefit the Heart Fund. The group planned a card party for March 24 at the CG&E auditorium with prizes and ticket sales managed by the chairman. Proceeds and shell earnings were pledged to the Heart Fund.

the Heart Fund Psi Chapter Wu Phi Mu Sorority YMCA Ways and Means Heart Fund Cg&e

DAR chapter hosts defense program and discuss Canton meeting

Mrs Clyde Pence hosted the Col Jonathan Bayard Smith chapter meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Central Avenue. The Ohio Society conference in Canton March 15 17 was discussed along with national congress plans in Washington in April. Mrs Gilbert Sheard led the national defense program with talks by Mrs Welte on naval forces Mrs Price on the Army and Mrs Sheard on the Air Force. Mrs Harold Tasker spoke on Trees as a prelude to DAR conservation. Plans to award a history medal at Middletown High School and citizenship medals in Franklin and Middletown schools were made. Hostesses included Mrs HaRalston Mrs McClure Ralston Mrs J C Thompson and Mrs Ralph Schleich. Mrs J Les Du Ermit presided at a tea table centerpiece with spring flowers.

Clyde Pence Central Avenue Jonathan Bayard Smith Ohio Society Canton National Congress Washington Gilbert Sheard Robert Welte Henry Price Army Sheard Air Force Harold Tasker DAR Conservation of Natural Resources Middletown High School Franklin Middletown Ha Ralston McClure Ralston J. C. Thompson Ralph Schleich J. Les du Ermit

Travel Notes on Dover Couple Visiting Kin in Countryside

Mr and Mrs Raymond Seikel of Dover visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Rodger B Cotter of Countryside to spend time with the family during a short trip.

Raymond Seikel Dover Mrs Rodger B. Cotter Countryside

Homemakers Circle Ten Holds Meeting At Norris Home

Eight members of the newly organized Homemakers Circle Ten gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Carl Norris 7th Avenue. A paper on the progress of motion pictures by Mrs. R. V. Crist was read and discussed.

Circle Ten Carl Norris 7Th Avenue R. V. Crist

Delta Chi Sigma hears donation to Red Cross and awards planned

Sorority members at the YMCA meeting announced a Red Cross donation and an annual home economics award for a high school senior. Founders Day dinner March 16 at Geckler's Hearth will inaugurate six new members and install officers with Mrs. Martyn Hackney chairing the event aided by Mrs. Josef Reintjes Miss Marguerite Rose Mrs. Don Daly and Mrs. William Dix.

Delta Chi Sigma Sorority YMCA Red Cross Geckler Martyn Hackney Josef Reintjes Marguerite Rose Don Daly William Dix

Cubs See Wizard 13 Receive Awards

The Cub Pack One meeting featured the story of The Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum at the First Presbyterian Church. Awards were presented to Ronald Beasley David Banker Tommy McMurray Darrell Stutz Martin Gallo Richard Gallo Johnnie Harris Dwight Sutton Richard Sutton Philip Jubert Teddy Hill and Tommy Sant.

the Wizard of Oz Frank Baum First Presbyterian Church Ronnie Beasley David Banker Tommy Mike McMurray Darrell Stutz Martin Richard Galloway Johnnie Harris Dwight Richard Sutton Philip Jubert Teddy Hill Tommy Sant

Miamisburg Man’s Car Leaves Highway After Swerve

Hetson Middendorf, 55, of 461 S Main St in Miamisburg, drove off the right side of Staley Road northeast of U S 25 and hit a fence. The car was considerably damaged but Middendorf was uninjured, state highway patrol reported.

Hetson Middendorf S Main St Miamisburg Staley Road U.S. 25 State Highway Patrol Middendorf

Indicted for Murder in Ohio Tavern Shooting

A Columbus grand jury indicted Paul J. Turner, 28, for first degree murder in the Feb 5 shooting of Virginia Price Raleigh 17 at a Columbus tavern. Turner, a rejected suitor of Raleigh, faces murder charges.

Columbus Ohio Paul J. Turner Virginia Price Raleigh Turner Raleigh

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Aaron Corwine John Audubon Powers Daniel Drake Western Museum Pat Gerber R. E. Bennett Nellie Losh Robert Oglesby M. D. Clark George Davies T. H. Wilson R. C. Baker Millicent Bender Wikoff Eench Mamselle Fifi Paree Penrod Erle Hanson David Arnold Henry Woods Don Carey Ames Gardner Ralph Parmenter Forensic League Mr. Hose Wilson Memorial Home South Main ST Sorority Heart Report Tobias Nix Ass’n Central Ave
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