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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1959

Page

10

Hat Party Planned by Delta Chi Sigma Sorority

Delta Chi Sigma sorority arranges a public spring hat party at the Elks Temple on March 10. The event runs 7 to 10 pm with hats from Claradon Shoppe on display and available for guests to try. Proceeds support the American Red Cross and Founder's Day dinner is planned for March 17.

Delta Chi Sigma Sorority Elks Temple Nicholas Corneila Alex 3Iamka Claradon Martyn Hackney William McMahon Mary Jane Stamper John Angiolini Margaret Elliff Joseph Reinies Robert McFeeters Harold Michael J-J Lanes American Red Cross Cornella Reintjes Stamper Donald Spears James Harris

History of glass explored by Art Study Club

Mrs. Harry Pratt spoke on The History of Glass Containers at a meeting held last night at Mrs. George Davies home. She traced glass origins from natural formation to ancient jars, noted early centers like Rome and Venice, and highlighted key milestones such as the first nursing bottle in 1041 and automated bottle machines in 1903. The talk included images from Corning Glass Co and a Truman gift to Princess Elizabeth.

Harry Pratt Art Study Club George Davies 11Th Avenue Rome Venice Bohemia Michael J. Owen Pratt Corning Glass Co Harry S. Truman Elizabeth Duke of Edinburgh

Miami Women’s Choral Concert Set For Friday

Miami University’s Women’s Choral Society presents its annual spring concert Friday at 8 p.m. in Benton Auditorium directed by Everett Nelson. Solo piano pieces by group accompanists include Gloria Stephens performing Rachmaninoff and Lois Myers Beethoven. The program features Euripides choruses set by Virgil Thompson, sacred pieces, modern rounds by William Schuman, Britten’s Old Abram Brown, folk arrangements by Imig-Simon, Copland’s Ching-a-Ring-Chaw, and Hawthorne’s Listen to the Mocking Bird.

Oxford — Women's Choral Society of Miami University Benton Auditorium Gloria Stephens Cleveland Rachmaninoff Lois Myers Hicksville Everett Nelson Miami Euripides Virgil Thompson Burrill Phillips William Schuman Benjamin Britten Imig-Simon Aaron Copland Alice Hawthrone

St Patrick Theme Dinner At Epworth Hall For Philothea Class

Thirty eight members of Philothea Class First Methodist Church attended a covered dish dinner in Epworth Hall. The St Patrick's Day table decor included green shamrocks and candles with green carnation corsages for the lovors. Hostesses were Mrs. Adam Fink chairwoman Mrs. Tom Howard Mrs. Fred Wigginton and Mrs. Wallace Frayer. Two new members Miss Eva Frayer and Mrs. Edith Nickells were introduced during the business session led by Mrs J A Hamm. Stella West read and explained the Lord's Prayer.

Philothea First Methodist Church Epworth Hall Adam Fink Tom Howard Fred Wigginton Wallace Frayer Eva Frayer Edith Nickells J. A. Hamm Stella West Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs American Red Cross William Gillespie Dan Murphy Nickelis

Holy Trinity PTO Schedules Bake Sale and Card Party

The Holy Trinity PTO announced a bake sale after all Masses next Sunday and a card party at the Knights of Columbus Hall on April 8 at 8 p.m. The sixth grade at the school won the attendance prize.

Holy Trinity Pto Holy Trinity Parish Knights of Columbus

Welcome Wagon Club Elects New Officers

Mrs. Ervin Riesz was elected president of the Welcome Wagon Club last night with Mrs. Joseph Canella as vice president. Also named were Mrs. Charles Garman secretary and Mrs Thomas Moore treasurer. New officers will be installed April 7 at the Sports Bowl.

Ervin Riesz Welcome Wagon Club Joseph Canella Charles Garman Thomas Moore Fred Moken

Sharon Moore Elected AWS President at Miami U

Miss Sharon Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond A Moore of Central Avenue was elected president of Associ ated Women Students at Miami University in a university wide election among women students. Also chosen were Miss Nancy Webster and Miss Judith Downs. Moore serves as Hepburn Hall house chairman and Panhellenic Council secretary and has roles with Zeta Tau Alpha Owen honorary society yearbook staff and as a sophomore counselor. She is Lemon Monroe High School graduate and has been on the dean's list.

Sharon Moore Raymond A. Moore Central Avenue Associated Women Students Miami University Moore Nancy Webster Painesville Judith Downs Arlington AWS Hepburn Hall Miami Panhellenic Council Zeta

Community club meetings and charitable sewing session announced

The Ladies Auxiliary of the National Assn of Letter Carriers meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the Girls Club with hostesses Mrs William Owens chair man Mrs Dale Deardoff and Mrs Aldie Lloyd Prosser Chapter 367 Order of the Eastern Star plans a meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple a social hour to follow Women of WCTU gather tomorrow at 9 30 a m at the First Church of God on Crawford to sew items for a veterans hospital luncheon to be served by host church members.

National Assn Girls’ Club William Owens Dale Deardoff Aldie Lloyd Prosser Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple WCTU Church of God Crawford Veterans’ Hospital

Tea Hostesses Named For Fine Arts Card Party

Mrs. Cecil Kindred, president of the Women's Clubs, and Mrs. Britt Kendrick and others are asked to preside at the tea table for the Federation's Fine arts benefit card party and style show on March 31 in the American Legion building. Mrs. Donald Beasley chairs the tea table committee with assistants listed. There are about three men to every woman in Alaska.

Cecil Kindred Middletown Gene Barber Thomas Howard James Sorenson Frank Stakngs Russell Wilde

Evening civic and fraternal meetings listed for Wednesday

A long list of community gatherings includes Blythe Williams American Legion Post 231 7:30 p.m. National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry 7:30 p.m. Armory OOF Highview Encampment 18 p.m. Monroe IOOF Hall Order of A.hp 4 8 p.m. Nelva Center Golden Helmet VFW Post 7230 8 p.m. 30 S Broad Knights of Columbus 8 p.m. K of C Auditorium Thursday Lions Club noon Manchester Hotel Kiwanis Club noon Manchester Hotel Trenton Lions Club 6 69 p.m Soroptimist Club 6 50 p.m. Colony AEGIF 7 p.m. AEIF Hall Communication Workers of America 7:30 p.m. 1900 Central Ave Blue Ball PTO 7:50 p.m. Blue Ball Presbyterian Church North Madison Township Volunteer Firefighters Assn 7:39 p.m. Fire House Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge 37 7:30 p.m. Castle Hall Alpha Council 326 Jr OUAN 7:30 p.m. 19 N Broad Toastmasters Club 7:50 p.m. J&J Bowling Lanes National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 188 8 p.m. AFL Hall Middletown Democratic Club 8 p.m. 30 S Broad BPOE Lodge 257 8 p.m. Elks Temple Moose Lodge 501 8 p.m. Moose Hall IOOF Lodge 956 8 p.m. 295 Main Alcoholics Anonymous 8:30 p.m.

Blythe-Williams American Legion National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Armory Highview Monroe Ioof Nelva Center Golden Helmet S. Broad Knights of Columbus K of C Lions Club Manchester Kiwanis Club Trenton Lions Club

Firehouse loses Eskimo Spitz after 10 years of service

Susie the Eskimo Spitz of Louisville Fire Department Company 22 wandered into the station as a puppy and rode to about 3,000 fires. On Tuesday at age 10 she tried to jump onto a fire truck and was crushed under the wheels, leaving the 12 firefighters feeling glum.

Louisville Susie Spitz

Neighborhood Listings of Residents Named in Local Notice

A reader notice lists numerous residents with street addresses in Grand Wayne Franklin and surrounding areas. The compilation mentions Mrs. Douglas Barrett Clyde Rothwell James Morton Mrs Edna Faries and many others alongside family designations and children. The consolidated roster also references Grandview Hospital Dayton and local streets such as Canal St Taylor Ave and Queen Ave.

Douglas Barrett Grand Ave Wayne Franklin Clyde Rothwell Yankee James Morton N. Main William B. Townsend Highland St Edna Faries Elen Paul D. Orth Lafayette Ave Keen R. Johnson Ohio Charles Joy Charles Joy Sr Canal St Silas Osborne Taylor Ave Edd L. Cogan Eldora

Vital statistics births listed for several families

A column listing multiple birth announcements from Mercy Hospital and area households. Names include Schooner, Russell, Hammond, Jeffery, Heck, Howard, Howell, Hughes, Klaber, McGlothen, Marconi, Ponder, Potter, Purcell, Reed, Sheffield, Smith, and Spencer with addresses in Waynesville Princeton and nearby communities. Most entries note a boy or girl born yesterday or today with no additional details.

Henry R Waynesville Rt. 3 James Russell Minnesota St John Wayne Harmond Middletown PLC Meridith Jeffery St. River St Franklin

Debbie Reynolds Denies Nevada Divorce Amid Ties to Fisher

Hollywood report says Debbie Reynolds will not consent to Eddie Fisher's Nevada divorce, citing the couple's children and avoiding a possible second marriage to Elizabeth Taylor. Fisher seeks divorce to wed Taylor, while Reynolds' California divorce finalizes next year.

Hollywood Debbie Reynolds Tod Eddie Fisher Nevada Fisher Elizabeth Taylor Miss Reynolds California Las Vegas

Weekend guest at Salt Lake motel leaves bullet holes and weapons

ITV AP reports a guest departed a Salt Lake motel room after a weekend stay leaving 21 bullet holes in walls floor and furnishings a smashed eater grill and desk two pistols and an empty whisky bottle behind a note stating he will return to pay for damage Police continued the search for the guest.

Salt Lake ITV

Student's Speech Provokes Yukon High School

In Yukon Oklahoma a high school junior sparked an incident when his class speech on prostitution drew parents and district officials. Superintendent Ralph Myers said the two hour Monday night meeting with the Board of Education found the topic brash for a high school setting.

Yukon Okla Smnal Oklahoma Larry Kirkland Ralph Myers Board of Education Kirkland

Judging Night for Science Awards at Monroe Elementary

Judging of the science awards run off at Monroe Elementary follows today's PTO meeting at 8 p.m. Exhibits will be open for inspection in the school cafeteria.

Monroe Elementary

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Delta Chi Sigma R. S. Burns M. D. Clark Robert Raine American Legion PTO Planning Sale General Merchandise Paris Lanvin-Castillo Claude Riviere Nina Ricci Riesz James Irvin Paul Ritter Harold Warner Alec Morris William Ronel Morris Federal Savings & Loan Assn Savings & Loan Blog Central Ave Alaska Moose Lodge Moose Ha! Ioof Alcoholics Anonymous Arthur Staggs William L. Roberts Trenton Melanie O'Neil Well Rd Alma Sparrow 6Th Ave Jessie Sheets Oliver Borders Sawyer Rd Nettie Gehm Clayton Louis R. Selby of Tren Ton Floyd Amburgy Germantown Eugene B. Smith Myron K. Mehl Lehman C. Ronto Queen Ave Charles C. Fitzpatrick Hubert Fitzpatrick Kim Fielder Fred Fielder Mary Etta St. Grandview Hospital Dayton Lawrence Wells Lawrence Wells Sr Roy Tibbs Walter Beatty Donald Butt Sheffield Louise Collins Sam Collins Mounted Rt John Edwards Richard Gaw Elmo Patricia Hall Raymond Hall Manchester Rd Wayne Hardin Vannest Ave David R. Heck Princeton Mercy Hospital R. A. Heck Glen Shasha Howard Charles Howard Wayne Ave Katherine Howell Theron Howell Frenton Edith Hughes Goldman Ave Willard Klaber John McGlothen Richmond St John Marconi Jefferson Rd Joseph Ponder Omaha Brenda Potter Patrick Potter Henry Purcell Floyd Reed Grover Sheffield Marshall Rd Stewart Smith Arlington Ave Charles W. Spencer Gien Ave Debbie Will Figld Jayne Fredent Jayne Bon George Brent Ayds George Janet Boston Medical Center Gillen - Crow Pharmacies
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