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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1954

Page

6

Miss Hale Wins Grand Prize in Antiques Fair Floral Contest

Miss Lutie Hale led a field of 32 entrants to win the grand prize in the floral arrangements contest at the fourth annual Salvation Army Auxiliary Antiques Fair. Judges awarded most points to Hale for a direct arrangement of cattails, wheat, twigs, magnolia leaves, mahonia, and red Hawaiian wood roses in a brown pottery bowl.

Lutie Hale Jack Hose C. H. Murray James Waxweiler Pat Johnston Miss Hale

Sorority gathering and church society meeting updated schedule

The Alpha Epsilon chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m for a mad hatter party at the home of Mrs James Connelly 3824 Freeman Ave Hamilton The Women's Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran Church will meet March 31 at 8 p m instead of the 24th as previously scheduled

Alpha Epsilon Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority James Connelly Freeman Ave Hamilton Women’s Missionary Society Zion Lutheran Church

Bride Elect Emma Burton Feted in Baltimore Street Shower

Miss Emma Burton, bride elect of Robert Fillers, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Archie Sharp Mrs. Robert Kidwell and Mrs. Charles Byrum at the Sharp home on Baltimore Street. Twenty guests joined in bridal games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Herbert Vance Sr., Mrs. Jack Robinson and Mrs. Mildred Blackmore. The couple plans to wed on April 17.

Emma Burton Robert Fillers Archie Sharp Robert Kidwell Charles Byrum Sharp Baltimore Street Herbert Vance Sr Jack Robinson Mildred Blackmore Miss Burton

Lula Revelos to Compete for Festival Queen Title

Miss Lula Revelos of Harrison Street has been selected by Middletown Ahepa and Daughters of Penelope to represent Greek-Americans in the annual May Festival Queen contest at the Manchester Hotel ballroom on May 2. Contestants aged 18 to 25 from Ahepa districts 4, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 will vie for the all expense paid eight day Nassau trip for the queen and a chaperon.

Lula Revelos Middletown Order of Ahepa Penelope Miss Revelos Frances Revelos Harrison Street Manchester Nassau Middletown Ahepans George T. Poolitsan George J. Cavalaris K. A. Poitz

Girls’ Club Costume Recital Showcases 16 Piano Pupils

Attired in bright national costume themes, 16 piano students of Mrs. V. C. Thompson performed yesterday at the Girls’ Club. Participants included Judy Davis, Beth Banzhaf, David Szabo, Carol Banzhaf, Jill Nisbet, Paige Anderson, Gail Fruauff, Marilyn Hazelwood, Sharon Amburgey, Nancy Smith, Chip Gross, Donna Cross, Sherry Diver, Bill Gross, Joyce Lowe, and Danny Reedy. The stage featured a bouquet of forsythia.

V. C. Thompson S. Main Street Girls’ Club Judy Davis Beth Banzhaf David Szabo Carol Banzhaf Jill Nisbet Paige Anderson Gail Fruauff Marilyn Hazelwood Sharon Amburgey Nancy Smith Chip Gross Donna Cross Sherry Diver Bill Gross Joyce Lowe Danny Reedy

Family Honors F. M. Brelsford at 81st Birthday Dinner

In honor of F. M. Brelsford’s 81st birthday Mr and Mrs P J Brelsford hosted a family dinner at their country home near Hamilton. The event also served as a gadget shower for Brelsford’s grandson Dr Ted B Martin and his fiancée Miss Nancye Schardt of Troy. Guests included Mr and Mrs George C Hunter Mr and Mrs Chester Boren of Dayton Mr and Mrs Francis Brelsford and Mr and Mrs C W Martin.

F. M. Brelsford P. J. Brelsford Hamilton Mr. Brelsford Ted B. Martin Nancye Schardt Troy George C. Hunter Chester Boren Dayton Francis Brelsford C. W Martin

Church Circles Gather for Weekend Messages

Mur fy Circle of First Methodist Church met at Mrs. C. C. Howard home for an afternoon program with Mrs. Charles presenting America First. Otterbein Class at Calvary Methodist elected officers at a dinner party hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Hall with J F Seibold and W Conklin named VP and treasurer. A St Patrick program featured several members.

Murphy Circle First Methodist Church C. C. Howard Monroe Street Charles Gordon Faries Bertha Bramble Joseph Logan Ray Weaver Otterbein Calvary Methodist Church Oliver S. Hall Superior Avenue J. F. Seibold William Conklin Frank Bachelor William Bunnell Rhea Forkner Emanuel Clifford St. Patrick Hall C. J. Brehany Conklin Ray Heck Mabe

London Excluded From 20th Century Total Solar Eclipse

The report notes London will not experience a total solar eclipse in the 20th century and that such an event has not occurred there for over 150 years, reflecting historical eclipse patterns and observed celestial events.

London

Party Given At Mull Residence

Mrs Ralph Mull hosted a Saturday afternoon kitchen shower and dessert bridge at her Winton Street home in honor of Mrs Charles N Bigler formerly Doris Cooper. Winners were Mrs Charles Cooper Mrs Richard Lions and Miss Rosemary Swaim with a guest list including several local women.

Charles N. Bigler Doris Cooper Ralph Mull Winton Street Charles Cooper Richard Lions Rosemary Swaim Gloria Walburg Virginia Pyle Lynn Mull Janice Bigler Leon Wolfe George Butts Paul Deger

Cotillion Board Holds Meeting

Last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ball Middletown Cotillion Club board members met with Mrs. Frank Ferry man chairing the May 8 social event at the Manchester Hotel to hear progress and discuss tentative plans for the club's summer dance. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goforth Mr. and Mrs. Guerney Cole Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Myers and Mr. and Mrs. O V. Ireland.

Douglas Ball Oxford Avenue Middletown Cotillion Club Frank Ferryman P’s Manchester Charles Goforth Guerney Cole Jr Robert Myers O. V. Ireland

Travel Notes Cover Several Coastal Trips and Cruises

Travel notes recap brief vacations by multiple families from Thorny Acres Franklin Wilmore Drive McKinley Street and The Alameda plus Dr J A Carter El Paso Avenue. Highlights include Florida visits Juno Beach Fort Myers Miami Miami Beach Mardi Gras New Orleans S S Schirikuy cruise Panama Canal Santa Marta Bellingrath Gardens Mobile Alabama and a voyage from New Orleans to the Panama Canal and Santa Marta.

Wiliam Schuck Alameda J. A. Carter el Paso Avenue New Orleans S. S. Schirikuy Middletonians Panama Canal Santa Marta Columbia South America Bellingrath Gardens Mobile Ala

Use hot milk to smooth and fluff mashed potatoes

Gradually add hot milk while mashing to achieve a smooth fluffy texture. Start with a small amount, mix well, then fold in more liquid as needed until the potatoes reach the desired creaminess.

Growing Spiritually by Faith Stanley Jones

A devotional meditation on belonging to Jesus Christ. It explains three aims of the atonement and how Christ redeems from the past, the present social order, and self centeredness, with a parable of nails in wood to illustrate forgiveness and renewal, ending with an affirmation for the day.

God Jesus Christ Moffatt Christ Carpenter of Nazareth Carpenter

Ohio Teacher Recruiting Campaign Is Stepped Up

Ohio education officials have intensified efforts to recruit teachers from state students. Harold J. Bowers outlines that one in seven high school graduates should prepare for teaching, with a booklet detailing salaries, promotions, and qualifications. The state features 3,931 buildings in 1,365 districts and a need for 6,500 new teachers annually.

Bill Terry Columbus Ohio State Department of Education Harold J. Bowers Bowers

Marriage Announcement for Betty Helton and Lancelot Lawson

Miss Betty Helton daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Becraft of Hood Avenue marries Lancelot Lawson son of Mr and Mrs William Lawson of Mariha Ky The ceremony was held Saturday at the home of Justice of the Peace Lammie Bailey in the bride’s presence and that of her sister in law Mrs Dorothy Helton The bride wore a red linen dress with yellow and black accessories and a corsage of yellow carnations The groom is employed by Aeronca Manufacturing Corp and the couple will reside in Middletown

Betty Helton Clarence Becraft Hood Avenue Lancelot Lawson William Lawson Mariha Lammie Bailey Lawson Aeronca Manufacturing Corp Middletown

Warren Shriners Dinner Tomorrow

Warren County Shrine Club officers plan a ladies night dinner at Hillcrest Inn on U S 42 three miles southwest of Lebanon tomorrow evening. Maynard Hagemeyer, secretary, says dinner at 7 o clock. Phil Hegner, Mason, president, organized a program. All Shrine Club members and wives invited to the annual dinner and program.

Lebanon Warren County Shrine Club Hillcrest Inn U. S. 42 Maynard Hagemeyer Phil Hegner Mason Shrine Club

Ohio State student pilots Corsair in crash over Ohio

Navy plane sparred with disaster as a Corsair collided during a routine training flight from Port Columbus to Wright Patterson. Crews believe ice on canopy caused sudden descent. One pilot Turner, an aeronautical engineering student at Ohio State University, survived but had legs broken and one amputated after landing at Wright Patterson Air Force Base hospital.

Wright-Patteson Air Force Base Tors Turner Ohio State University Port Columbus Selfridge Air Force Base Mount Clemens Mich Wright-Patterson Air Force

Pan-American Day Set For April 14

President Eisenhower proclaims April 14 Pan American Day urging government and civil groups to observe it as a symbol of inter American solidarity. He calls on American peoples to renew faith in mutual adherence to freedom and democracy that inspired independence and cooperation as neighbors.

Washington Eisenhower

Missing C47 Plane Found On Greenland Glacier

U S Air Force said a C47 missing since last Wednesday was spotted on a Greenland glacier. Five crewmen and two civilian scientists aboard were reported safe after an emergency landing due to fuel exhaustion. Search planes located it 200 miles north of its base at Thule, Greenland, on Saturday.

John's U.S. Air Force Greenland Thule

500 Deaf Witness Passion Play In Boston

About 500 deaf spectators attended a performance of Pilate's Daughter at St. Alphonse's Hall in Boston. Rev Stephen Landherr translated the 53 year old passion play into sign language from a platform beside the stage during the amateur production.

Boston Pilate Stephen Landherr St. Alphonse’s Hall

Newsmen Ask Release Of 3 Captives

The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan appeals to Mao Zedong to free two American reporters and a merchantman missing since 1953. It also asks the Red Cross of India to inquire. The club notes unsubstantiated reports placing the men in Canton and cites the 42-foot yacht Applegate seized by a Chinese gunboat March 21, 1953.

Tokyo Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan Red China Mao Tzetung Red Cross of India Mao Donald Dixon International News Service Richard Applegate National Broadcasting Co Ben Krasner Hong Kong Applegate Macao Peiping Correspondents’ Club Canton

Zemo Great For lichy Skin Rash

Zemo a doctor's formula relieves itching of surface skin rashes eczema prickly heat athlete's foot. Zemo stops scratching aiding faster healing and clearing. Buy Extra Strength Zemo for stubborn cases.

Zemo

MacMurray Haver Deny Wedding Plans After Return

Hollywood couple June Haver and Fred MacMurray deny marriage plans after returning from South America with Walter Pidgeon on the Sao Paulo trip. Haver, 27, and MacMurray, 45, say no wedding is planned, while MacMurray quips asking Joan Fontaine. The item notes Miami reports and involves their return from the International Film Festival.

Hollywood June Haver Fred MacMurray South America Los Angeles Panama Walter Pidgeon Sao Paulo Brazil Miss Paver MacMurray Joan Fontaine Miami Fla Miss Haver

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M. S. Horton Joe Baker Jr Low Charles Buchert James Dickerson Lewis Shaffer Harold Anness Ralph Wright Edward Barker Conyers John R. Whitehurst R. L. Miller Albert Sack Olive Moorhead Salvation Army Auxiliary Armbruster’s Starr Schraffenberger Music House First Ave HFC Household Finance — Corporation Central Avenue Aluminum Low Wyse Cotillion Board Donald Broughton Thorny Acres Franklin H. Benton Hunt Robert Donald Wilmore Drive Florida Juno Beach Howard S. Humphreys McKinley Street Fort Myers Miami Beach Stanley Jones R.S.V Warren Shriners Wyte Navy F. M. Edwards Edwards Central Store Credit Department Weis A Tata Aero Central Ave
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