Model Show Promises Spring Fashion Parade Benefit
A spring and summer fashion review with 35 models from Middletown Fine Arts Center will illuminate the Manchester Hotel ballroom on March 2 at 8 p.m. Featured are adult and younger ensembles, with narrations by Dorothy Toerner and Bob Braun. Proceeds aid cultural opportunities in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Fine Arts Center
John Barton
William Crawford
Richard Fialho
James Finley
Ames Gardner
John Gibbs
W. Barr
Richard Haller
L. W. Howe
Ted Martin
Bennett Whitney
Ned Warren
Charles Wilmore
Harry Nicholson
Fred Yoder
Mervin Rayburn
William Long
W. W. Ford
Paul Johson
Edward Barker
Marlene Apple
Merrily Day
Sue Davies
Carol Sutherland
Mary Jo Peck
Margaret Davison
Mom Murray
Toni Turvey
Jill Francis
Linda Sabo
Lynn Wilmer
Carolyn Crawford
Tony Anness
Bobby Gage
Chuck Barton
Manchester Hotel
Clifford Crawford Jr
Earle Tovey
Paul Schmecher
Robert Holly
Don Evans
Charles Barton
Calvin Lloyd
Richard Peters
Robert Nelson
Richard Lewis
McAlpin Co
Dorothy Toerner
Cincinnati
Bob Braun
WLW
Harold Rotherme
Earley Turvey
Ing
Patro
Kinson
G. W. Br J
F. Bryan
E, Rea
Hiewswell
Ner
Robert
Cecil Kindred
Liam R. Johnson
John A. Lawler
Louis
Brers
Leo Reinartz
M. Richardson
Calvin Skinner
W. H. Spindler
W. Smith
Calva Verity
Middletown Fine Artist
Mark Anniversary Move Reported at Blacky Kentucky
In 1921 Mark Anniversary 2 and his family, workers at the Welding Company, relocated from Blacky Kentucky to Middle, reflecting a steady migration pattern tied to industrial employment.
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Blacky, Kydill
the Welding Co
Middle
Courage AAUWS fellowship discussed at Columbus meeting
Faust, pastor of Street Christian Church, spoke at a Columbus gathering of the American Association of University Women about the power of sharing to solve problems. He described Alcoholics Anonymous and related how he helped form a local group with four daughters in law and other relatives attending the event.
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Fellowship of Peopl
Suce Coholics Anonymous
Faust
Americ Jclation
University
Church of the Ascent
Street Christian Church
Anonymous
Columbus
Coming Events Planned by Local Groups
American War Mothers host a covered dish luncheon at the American Legion this Thursday with activities starting at noon. LeSourdsville Community Aide meets Thursday at 1 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. C L Dakin 2112 Tytus Ave.
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The
American Legion
LeSourdsville
C. L. Dakin
Tytus Ave
SPG Chapter Plans Art Award Sponsorship
The SPG Chapter announces support for an art scholarship with a donation to Mrs. Roy Longman. William Whitesel reports a new petitioning group and Miss Elizabeth Rock coordinates plans for an April 8 dance at the Legion and a March 27 social at George Frye's home with prize considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duty House
Sigma
Dent
Middletown High
Roy Longman
William Whitesel
Elizabeth
the Legion
Miss Rock
George Frye
Puzzle game and misread note tied to William J. Muller
A fragmented item describes a numeric word puzzle and its key method, mentioning letters, a rectangle grid, and a talk by William J. Muller. It includes scattered phrases about distribution by King For ted thi ti natur ker and adult audiences, with garbled names and roles.
Births and residents listed in Franklin area notices
Birth records show Mrs. Fred Smith age 36 of Franklin welcomed a girl on Monday. Other entries note residents in Franklin including Mrs. G ameda Cyring and Mrs. Sof, with reverend William M and lay members listed as part of local church notes.
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Fred Smith
Franklin
John W. Parks
Lorg Place
Leroy Weidhle
Excello
Gerald Sims
Lebanon
Finley Campbell
Miller Road
Russell Rosenbalm
McCullough
Hyde Hospital
Oxford
Virgil Frame
Trenton
Fragmentary notice with scattered names and unclear events
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names and partial phrases. No clear event, place, date, or outcome is identifiable beyond cluttered mentions of individuals and possible affiliations.
Fragmented OCR hints at a national group center and members
A garbled OCR fragment references a national group and a center with members named CHRIS and M.4. It mentions woes, cripples, and contributions or outcomes but lacks clear details, dates, places, or full names to form a coherent news item. The readable text provides minimal context for a tentative item about a group and its members.
Caudills Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr and Mrs Harrison Caudill observed their 40th wedding anniversary at a family dinner party at 1600 Lafayette Ave. Married March 12 1921 in Blackey Kentucky, the couple moved to Middletown in 1941. They were joined by their four daughters and sons in law Joseph Casteel Marion Adkins Kermitt McIntosh John Dittus and three sons and daughters in law Neal Caudill Glen Caudill Bill Caudill plus Earl Smith and 20 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cele
Josteel
Ailkins
Middletown
Kermitt Mcintosh
Ttus
Cincinnati
Fee
Neal Caudincinnati
Bill Caudill
Nm Heights
Earl Smith
Nlils
Harrison Caudill
Lafayette Ave
Caudills
Blacky
Caudill
United Welding Co
Joseph Casteel
Marion Adkins
Cleveland
John Dittus
Neal Caudil
Glen Caudill
Peasttown Heights
Card Party Hosts Benefit for Miami Valley Humane Assoc
Mrs. Clarence Higdon and Mrs. H. B. Nicholson will host the tea table at the second annual card party for the Miami Valley Humane Association. The event on March 29 at 12 30 p m in the Rose Room of the Manchester Hotel includes prizes, self provided cards, and proceeds aid the Animal Shelter near Trenton for rabies work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Higdon
H. B. Nicholson
Miami Valley Humane Association
Manchester Hotel
W. O. Robertson
Dave Regan
Flemming
FE. H. Bindley
Miami St
Franklin
Trenton
Group Meeting At Wilmore Home Hosts Charity Event
Mrs Emma Wilmore hosted a Longview Social Service League board meeting at her home. Plans were made for a Saturday party for Butler County patients at Longview Hospital Cincinnati. Mrs Albert Bowling to chair arrangements for the event, sponsored by the Women’s Society of World Service Union Chapel EUB Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wilmore
Longview Social Service League
Butler County
Longview Hospital
Cincinnati
Albert Bowling
Woman's Society of World Service
Union Chapel
Eub Church
Rowland Hinsch
Women's Auxiliary of Letter Carriers
World Society of Christian Service
Monroe Methodist Church
Community Meetings and Club Activities Schedule
A Tuesday program slate lists Sertoma Club at 6 30 p m at Manchester Hotel Battery A HI4A Gun Bn at 7 p m Armory Mayfield Fire Department 7 30 p m Sheffield Street Fire House and numerous groups including Alcoholics Anonymous Miami Valley Post 3809 Lemon Monroe Band Boosters Butler County Medical Assistants St Johns PTO Sportsmen s Club FOE Eagles Miami Monroe lodges SPEBSQSA Al Anon and more. Wednesday events include Exchange Club Golden Age Club Civic Association Girl Scout Room Blythe Williams American Legion Posts 231 and 149 Legion Membership Knights of Columbus Highview Monroe 1000F Hall and Order of Ahepa Greek Orthodox Church plus Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon schedules.
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Sertoma Club
Manchester Hotel
Mayfield Fire Department
Sheffield Street
Alcoholics Anonymous
VFEW
Miami Valley Post
Lemon-Monroe Band Boosters
Lemon-Monroe High School
Butler County Medical Assistants
Manchester
St. John’s
Church
Sportsmen's Club
Club Foe
Eagles Hall
Miami Lodge
Monroe
Spebsqsa
Legion
Golden Age Club
Civic Association
Girl Scout
Blythe-Williams
American Legion
McElfresh
Legion Home
Knights of Columbus
Highview
Order of Ahepa
Greek Orthodox Church
Rotary Hears Children Lift Through Camp Experience
William Christiansen described Camp Campbell Gard at a Rotary Club meeting, detailing “Camping With A Lift.” The Butler County camp for crippled children, funded by Middletown and Hamilton clubs, emphasizes outdoor recreation, group living, and slower pace with a high counselor ratio. Children learn responsibility by cabin chores and self-reliance, with activities like boat rides, aerial gifts, and occasional magic shows, all while maintaining a first aid center and constant nurse presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Christiansen
Camp
Campbell Gard
Christiansen
Rotary Club
Manchester Hotel
Middletown
Hamilton
Butler County Society For Crippled Children
WISHING WELL puzzle hints and instructions for fortune reading
A 1961 feature by William J. Muller explains a numeric puzzle to reveal a fortune. It instructs counting letters in your first name, adjusting the count by minus four if six or more or plus three if fewer, then using the result as a key to read letters from a grid. Distributed by King Features Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. Muller
King
J_Ske & & stencant Intis guese
Menmage
William J. Muller
King Featuree Synticate
Local Births and Names Across Franklin Area
Vital statistics list multiple births with names and addresses from Franklin and surrounding towns. Also includes out of town hospital notes, a long roll of individuals associated with hospitalizations, dismissals, and relatives. The items reflect a community record of births and hospital notices from various streets and towns.
Moving Days Ahead For 349 Coeds
Miami University prepares moving days for 349 coeds on March 22 and 23 marking a first and last for Hepburn Anderson and Stanton halls. The new MacCracken wing and Dodds Hall form part of an eight building program financed by 9.1 million dollars, with Hepburn remodeled into music studios and Anderson Stanton razed for Warfield Hall to serve student needs. Names will transfer to new South Campus housing for men as construction proceeds.
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Oxford
Miami University
Miami
MacCracken Hall
Dodds Hall
Porter Hall
MacCracken
University
Hepburn Hall
Worn
Anderson
Stanton
Hepburn
Four Ohio districts gain building aid as funds run out
The Ohio State Board of Education conditionally allocated 1.534 million in remaining building aid to Eastern Brown County Highland Morrow Lincoln Heights City and Rolling Hills Guernsey districts. Seven districts were rejected due to limited funds while lawmakers consider 20 million for new construction and modernization. An advisory committee led by Francis Spicer Akron will study elementary teaching credentials and cadet certificates.
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Columbus Ohio
State Board of Education
Eastern
Brown County
Highland
Morrow
Lincoln Heights City
Rolling Hills
Guernsey
E. E. Holt
Public Instruction
Holt
Francis Spicer Akron
William T. Monroe
Euclid
Monroe
Stark County reports ninth traffic death of 1961
Canton Ohio AP Stark County records its ninth traffic death of 1961 as Mrs Mary D Smith 60 of Hartville dies in Aultman Hospital after injuries from an auto accident Saturday.
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Canton
Ohio
Stark County
Mary D. Smith
Hartville
Aultman Hospital
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AIM
NMS
Societ
By Chardelle Weber
Fashion Review
Board of Governors
T Caudill
Mark
Niversary
Aauws ‘Courage
SNO White Diaper Serv., Inc
SPG
Ted Thi
Naturker
Anfield
Reas
Jon Hidy
Leroy Weidle
Geral Sims
AT OF Town
Beth Sholom
Russell Rosen
Stanley Weimste
Howard Wikoff
Vir
Guerney Cole Je
A Phil Cade
the Hospital
Ilingworth
Idred Schwall
Catal
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Canada
Delaware
Mes C. Stewart
Illiamson
But Abano Wilvers
Jack O. Williamiklin, Fisher of
Fiemming
Cox
Ave
Abancres
Barr
Bernice
Richardson
Frank
Abano
Burggraf of
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River Trent
Gaye
Eee Gillen-Cremiaeinas
Vic Lane
Tansen
Christi Barbara
I Lane Baker
Karen Justment
Nembers
Li Chris
Ives
Not More
Harrison Caudills
MR. and
Mrs. Harrison Caudill
Wilmore Home
Al-Anon Family Group
Rotary
U. S
Plymouth Ave
Eddie Perdue
Walnut St
George S. Schnabel
Alameda Circle
Samuel Rhule Jr
James R.L. Sims
Baltimore
Clayton Combs
Orchard St
Steven Ratliff
Shirley Ratliff
Lawn Ave
Fred H. Reed
Miamisburg
Jammy Crum
Camden
Alice Caldwell
Short St
John Roberson
Mor
William McCuller
Young
Hollingworth
Mildred Schwall
Catalona Drive
Stella Waters
West Canada
Delaware Ave
James C. Stewart
Malvern
Kathy Williamson
Jack O. Williamson
Arthur Fisher
Flemming Road
Clarence Cox
Queen Ave
James Barr
Bernice, Ave
Pearl Richardson
Lin
Karen Lawson
Mrs
Phillip Lawson
Clarence Napier
Highland St
Bruce Wilhoit
West Middletown
Charles Beaty
Oberon Drive
Charles Truesdell
Christ Hospital
Calvin W. Fite
Mercy Hospital
Lurvie Acker
Stephen Blankenship
Elmer Blankenship
14Th Ave
Lloyd Bracken
Moore
Ray Coburn
Grand Ave
James Easterling
Fourmount Ave
Etta Reynolds
Preston Theall
Central Ave
Avena
Shreveport
Miss Aid
Roto Kleen
Trent
Unis
Sri
Ross’ Hosiery
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