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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1961

Page

3

Speaker Discusses Life Of St Patrick

Thomas Wenrick addressed Critique Literary Society on St Patrick the patron saint of Ireland. He noted only two authentic manuscripts exist and much is speculation. Wenrick recalled Patrick born a Romano-Briton, captured at 16, slave six years, later returning as Bishop to convert Ireland, with March 17 death observed worldwide.

Thomas Wenrick St. Patrick Ireland Critique Literary Society Robert Sutton Wenrick St.Patrick Tonen Mr. Wenrick

Travel Notes Weekend at Fisher Home on Brown's Run Road

Weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.O. Fisher Jr. on Brown's Run Road included Maude Roshon of Baltimore Ohio the mother of Mrs. Fisher, their son Aviation Machinist Mate Ve James W Fisher of Patuxent River Md, Glenn Mears of Elkhart Ind and Lillie Roberts of Roanoke Va The out of town guests were present for the 6th birthday observance of Mr. Fisher Sr of S Su p Hin Street A family party was held Sunday afternoon at the Fisher home on Brown's Run Road.

D.O. Fisher Jr Brown's Run Road Maude Roshon Baltimore Ohio Mateve James W. Fisher Patuxent River Glenn Mears Elkhart Ind Lillie Roberts Roanoke D.O. Fisher Sr S. Sutphin Street Fisher

ABWA Tea Draws 53 Guests At Friendship Event

Eighteen prospective members joined the American Business Women's Association at Sunday’s Friendship Tea. Held at Holiday House the event featured Miss Mildred Beacom as tea chair, assisted by Mrs. Ernest Judd and Mrs. Jeannette Bell. Thirty‑five members attended as Mrs. Larry Beckwith outlined ABWA’s goals for women in business and employer relations. Music by Mrs. Robert Sutton and Mrs. Joseph Sabo accompanied refreshments arranged with white and yellow carnations. Mrs. Ruby Hancock won a special prize.

American Business Women's Association Holiday House Mildred Beacom Ernest Judd Jeannette Bell Larry Beckwith Association ABWA Robert Sutton Joseph Sabo

Lodges Host Eudora Guests In Viola Chapter Meeting

Five members of Eudora Lodge Blanchester attended Viola Rebekah Lodge in Fellowship Hall. Mrs Harold Flatter led the business session as plans were set for the Reba k Assembly of Ohio in Columbus in April. Ned Bowman announced a covered high jitney supper for April 3 at 6 15 pm. Table decor and refreshments featured a St Patrick’s Day motif. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Norman Knot and Mrs William Powers. Twenty seven members attended.

Eudora Lodge Blanchester Viola Rebekah Lodge Fellowship Hall Harold Flatter W.C. Carey Norman Knot William Powers

Kansas Named for Sioux People of the South Wind

The article notes that Kansas derives its name from a Sioux term meaning the People of the South Wind, reflecting tribal etymology.

Kansas South Wind

Rock Home Blooming Garden Year Round

Mr and Mrs Stanley Rock at 209 Arnold Drive showcase artificial flower arrangements in their home. Mrs Rock hosts a lilac bush craft project costing about six dollars, with husband assisting by drilling holes and securing stems. Neighbors admire the color scheme and handmade touches amid growing interest in department store artificial displays.

Stanley Rock Arnold Drive Mrs. Rock

New York Visit Signals First Lady's Art and Fashion Week

First Lady Mrs John F Kennedy arrives in New York for a week of museum visits a City Center Ballet performance and fittings for her spring wardrobe with sister Princess Lee Radziwill and White House staff. Oleg Cassini plans fittings while details on wardrobe remain private. She travels with two Secret Service agents and stays at the Carlyle Hotel.

New York John F. Kennedy Washington Lee Radziwill London Anne Lincoln White House Secret Service la Guardia Mrs. Kennedy Pierre Salinger City Center Ballet Oleg Cassini Carlyle Hotel

Garden Club Adds 3 Members At First Meeting

Mrs. Richard Lewis Mrs. Howard Schueller and Mrs. James Finders joined the Town and County Garden Club at its first meeting of the new year hosted by Mrs. Vincent Sisson on Santa Fe Road. The session covered show rules display of supplies and design principles with Loren Pratt and Les Leighton among speakers.

Richard Lewis Howard Schueller James Finders Town and County Edward Cookman Bingham Loren Pratt Les Leighton Middletown

Neighborhood Party Honors 80th Birthday of D O Fisher

Mrs Karl Banzhal hosted a neighborhood breakfast at her Arlington Avenue home in honor of D O Fisher Sr of 5S Sutphin Street who marked his 80th birthday. Attending were neighborhood friends and relatives including Mrs Ross Snyder Mrs Madge Klingensmith Mrs Ed Weatherwax Mrs Joseph Baker Jr Mr and Mrs Ben Finkbone Al Rupp and Mrs Walter Kuiken.

Karl Banzhal Arlington Avenue D.O. Fisher Sr

Duplicate Club Average Is 67 At Middletown Bridge Meet

Duplicate Bridge Club session at Temple Beth Sholom in Middletown posted a 67 average for six tables. Winners were Mrs Vernon Jones and Mrs M L Johnston with 79, runners up Mrs J A Novara and Arthur Osborne at 77, and Mr and Mrs Phil Cade at 73. The club marks its seventh annual anniversary dinner a covered dish will be held Monday at 69 im at the temple. Those not contacted about the birthday dinner should reserve with Mrs Jones at 625 Stanley St by Friday March 4%.

Middletown Temple Beth Sholom Vernon Jones M.L. Johnston J.A. Novara Arthur Osborne Phil Cade

Womens Home League to Mark Fourteenth Anniversary

The Womens Home League at the Salvation Army Rolling Mill Park Outpost marks its 14th anniversary with a noon covered dish luncheon. Special guest and speaker will be Mrs Maj Norman S Marshall, divisional Home League secretary for the area. Arrangements are by Mrs Robert Margerum and Mrs Brig Chesley Young. The meeting is open to all area women.

Womens’ Home League Salvation Army Rolling Mill Park Norman S. Marshall Home League Robert Margerum Brig Chesley Young

Church Ladies Host St Luke's Meeting With Slides

Mrs Lowell Wagoner Mrs Sel don Thomas and Mrs Elwood Craig led the hostess committee for St Luke's Women's Association last night in First United Presbyterian Church memorial room. Rev Edwin Bobbitt spoke and showed slides on Western European churches from his tour abroad. Mrs Bill Robertson and Mrs Edward Sorrell directed the program attended by 18 members and guests.

Lowell Wagoner Seldon Thomas Elwood Craig St. Luke's Women's Association First United Presbyterian Church Edwin Bobbitt Europe Bill Robertson Edward Sorrell

Horoscope for Estrellita The State Say For tomorrow

Tomorrow's hours before noon offer the day’s best outlook across business, finances, and family matters. Late afternoon may bring delays from adverse influences. handle them calmly. Thursday is not a strong day. If tomorrow is your birthday, your affairs should stay stable now. Beginning April 1, expect limited financial or job gains. plan long term and set goals. Most months offer opportunities, with romance strong in late May and June, travel mid-1961, and social activities in late December to early January. September warns against nerves, November and December against extravagance. A child born today could become a successful novelist or artist.

Ivassu Named Deputy UN Force Commander

The United Nations announced on Monday the appointment of Gen. Mengasha Ivassu of Ethiopia as deputy UN force commander, reporting to Gen. Sean McKeown of Ireland in Leopoldville, Congo.

Leopoldville the Congo United Nations Mengasha Ivassu Ethiopia U.N Sean McKeown Ireland

Vital Statistics Birth Notices Clipped Across Several Families

A series of birth notices lists new arrivals for numerous families from various addresses including 1300 Fairmount Ave, 1204 Calumet Ave, and 1714 Meadow Ave. Names appear with married couples and children's genders, noting events occurring today or on Monday. Other items mention out of town locations and hospital affiliations.

Alonzo Wilson Fairmount Ave Edgar Davis Calumet Ave John Gabbard Meadow Ave

Franklin residents named in parish record notes

Clarence Taylor of Franklin, Mrs Paul Charles Ruth of Alameda Circle, Lowell Creech of Franklin, Richard Reed of First Ave, Mrs Richard D Voylesong of Bryant St, Mrs James Marsden of Franklin, Mrs George Fletcher of Morgan St are listed in a local community registry.

Clarence Taylor Franklin Paul Charles Ruth Alameda Circle Lowell Creech Richard Reed First Ave Richard D. Voylesong Bryant St James Marsden George Fletcher Morgan St

Monroe Lists Top Exhibits at Lergn Monroe

Junior high students at Lergn Monroe High School were rated superior for science exhibits. Names include Molly Mitzel Harold Downey Stephen Arnold Betty Oglesby Dale Holcomb Judy Wilde William Conley George Estenmiller Ray Kelly Linda Gayle Creech Joyce Cobb Donna Mahon Judy Harris Lynn Buchanan Richard Anderson Tom Foster Pat Costiner Frances Laibberger Myra Eckert and Betty Neu Jackie James Judy Yo

Lergn-Monroe High School Molly Mitzel Harold Downey Stephen Arnold Betty Oglesby Dale Holcomb Judy Wilde William Conley George Estenmiller Ray Kelly Linda Gayle Creech Joyce Cobb Donna Mahon Judy Harris Lynn Buchanan Richard Anderson Tom Foster Pat Costiner Frances Laibberger Myra Eckert Betty Neu Jackie James Judy Yo

Middletown Community Meetings Schedule Night Lineup

Tuesday gatherings include Sertoma Club at 6 pm at Manchester Hotel and South Middletown Fire Association at Amanda Fire House with 7 pm starts. Also listed are Alcoholics Anonymous at 7 30 pm, Mayfield Fire Department and She Held Street Fire House events, Maple Park PTO at 7 pm, and several local organizations meeting in halls and schools.

Sertoma Club Manchester South Middletown Fire Association Amanda Fire House Alcoholics Anonymous Mayfield Fire Department She‘Held Street American Citizen’s Club Broad St Maple Park Middletown Grocers & Meat Dealers Association Chatterdine MHS Band Associates Board American Legion Post 219 Legion Home Foe Lodge Eagles Hall Miami Lodge P.m. Monroe Hall Legion Home

Community Club and Organization Meeting Schedule

A Wednesday schedule lists Exchange Club at noon, Golden Lamb YMCA Board at noon in YMCA Room K, Golden Age Club at 10 pm, Civic Association in Girl Scout Room, Franklin FOE Auxiliary at 7 90 pm, Fenwick Welfare at 8 pm, and Alcoholics Anonymous at 5 0 pm.

Golden Lamb Ymca Board Civic Association Franklin Foe

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Society Chardelle Weber Eter Erle Hanson India Charles GA Abwa Tea Ruby Hancock Rock Home S.gh. Green Lewis East End IgMine New York Visitor Garden Club Mr. Fisher Estrellita Ivassu Sunoco Comfort Sunoco Henderson Oil CO Woodlawn Ave Gratis ST Vola Sears West Middletown Jill Warmoth Ralph Warmoth Charles Bronson Frank Cecil Hall Arcadia Drive Jerry Maney Central Ave Carl Caldwell Manhattan Robert H. Heyer Fisher Ave John P. Watson 17Th Ave Charles Griffin John Jones Monroe Sheron Lynn Kiser Mrs. Samuel Kiser Cincinnati Children's Robert Davis Arthur Johnson Andrew Lawrence Kleman Hamilton Gordon Wayne Lewis S. Dixie Highway Walter W. Lindsay Hamilt Frances McCullough Winona Drive Michael L. Quinlisk Fred H. Reed Miamisburg Johnny Salley Roosevelt Ave Donald E. Turner Thomas R. Turner John Vitori John A. Vitori Grand Ave Bruce Wilhoit Fenwick Welfare Fenwick High School SNO White Diaper Serv., Inc Hanns Gold’s Registry Womens Ross’ Men & Boys
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