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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1960
Page
6
Middletown Ohio Mus ic Teachers Assn chapter sponsors a public student recital Saturday at 3 30 pm at the Girls Club Miss Pearl Walburg is chairman Accompanists include Mrs Dorothy Robertson Miss Ada Louise Weishaar and Mrs E H McCandlish Recital features numerous pupils and teachers led by Miss Walburg and the Rev Walter W Davis
The Delta Pi chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority held a planning meeting at Mrs. Ray Welsh’s home on Central Avenue. They will host a buffet dinner for guest night on March 28 at 7 p.m. at Holiday House with attendees including Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Frye, Mrs. Giei, Mrs. Longman, Mrs. Nuenswander, and Mrs. Whitesel.
Miss Dolores Revelos of 1902 Central Ave is area chairman for the 1960 Alumnae Development Program of Western College for Women Oxford. She oversees Middletown area solicits in the Southern Ohio Region as the drive runs through April 11 to boost faculty salaries and match a $164000 foundation grant.
Middletown Shrine 25 of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow at the Commercial Building A memorial service will honor members who died this year and a farewell ceremony will mark retiring officers A salad lunch closes the event.
Mrs. Keneth Klein was elected president of the Middletown Alumnae Club of Kappa Kappa Gamma at the Klein home on Carol Lee Lane. Fifteen members attended as Mrs. William Long and Mrs. Henry L. Woods III assisted. Plans discussed for the Pan Hellenic meeting and the Province Convention next year at Miami University Oxford. Next meeting set for Tuesday June 7 at Mrs. Long’s home.
Miss Wilhelmina McLane’s preschool and grade school pupils appear in the second of three piano recitals Sunday March 27 at 3 p m in the Girls' Club auditorium. Participants include Vicki Block Alice Baker Michael Baker Alicia Carberry James Carpenter Billy Carter Jane Anne Carter Marilyn Crawford Carolyn Davidson Lesa Davidson David Fry Jeff Baker Terry Hartsader Michael Hickey Judy Kaye Hunter Gwendolyn Hurst Charlotte Ann Ihle Carolyn Rae Lacey Keith Lawson Terry Ligett Marilynn Lloyd Scotty Phillbaun Gregory Phipps Mary Ann Ralston Kristi Rebholtz Nancy Shorts Jack Shorts Linda Kay Shockley Kristi Stidham Eudella Spencer Susan Trent Nancy Louise Urmston Billy Woods Judy Woods guest pianist Miss Mardie Crow, Ohio Music Education Assn. superior rating winner, will perform.
A Jolly Mixers' Club reunion was held at Mrs. George S. Fletcher's Warren Road home. Honored guest was Mrs. Ralph Butterfield Sr. formerly Zella McChesney, visiting from Harbor City California with sister Mrs. Mills. Other guests included Mrs. Homer Anthony Mrs. Elizabeth Schlager Mrs. William Doebler Sr. and Mrs. Jennie Hillman.
George Crout, principal of Wilson School, spoke on the History of Ohio at a luncheon of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Butler County Medical Society held at the First Methodist Church. He illustrated the talk with slides showing state development and announced the Doctors’ Hobby Show for Sunday April 3 from 2 30 to 6 30 p.m. at the Middletown Fine Arts Center. Local Auxiliary members attending included Mrs. William Neel, Mrs. Joseph Peil, Mrs. Walter Roehll, Mrs. Martin Rush, Mrs. James Stewart, Mrs. Robert Tennant, Mrs. John Varney, Mrs. Gilbert Wagoner, Mrs. M. H. Weinstein and Mrs. Paul Woodward.
Mrs Donald Perkins entertained Omicron chapter Beta Sigma Phi with a Hillbilly Party theme at her Manchester Road home. Prizes were won for pantomime acts. excerpts from The Diary of Anne Frank were read. a dance was announced for April 2 at the Trenton Clubhouse. Officer elections are set for April 4 at Mrs Ed Forkner’s Shottew Road home.
Eighteen members attended the Ta Wa Si Club gathering last night directed by president Mrs. George McQuinn. Next month’s meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Vernon Haigley on Marshall Road.
Thirteen members of Middletown Encampment IOOF Ladies Auxiliary met in Odd Fellows Halls to discuss attendance at the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment in Columbus the last week in April. Mrs. Bess Wahl led the annual Pythian Sisters inspection with guests from Lafayette Temple 379 and other nearby temples. Myrtle Jewell, Grand Protector, was a honored guest. initiation of new candidates followed under Mrs. Chester Brandenburg. Gifts of appreciation were presented to several members including Mrs. Wahl and pianist Mrs. Bolton.
Mrs. Robert York hosted at Martin Street home for a Schdombe Class gathering of First EUB in Trenton. Mrs. William Tunnel assisted as hostess. 16 members attended to discuss the church building fund and plans for a spring dinner.
St Marys Church selects picnic chairman James Guyler who names six honorary co chairs including Paul Cain Martin Coffey Louis Beany John Lawler Frank Ruffing and James Tranter. Don Goodman named general co chair. Sub committees led by Herman Griffith Roy Fassler Bud Hampel Bud Lawson Paul Clifton Bob Weatherwax Paul Deger and Bob White. Phait planned for late June or early July.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Pratt at 2903 Shartle Street welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Everett Ray McIntosh of 604 Malvern Street reported a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Melvin Webb of 2110 South Main Street welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Robert Holbrook of 711 17th Avenue reported a girl today.
Dallas fashion writer notes Charles Dickey’s Dallas made tablecloth and dress sets selling fast from coral to turquoise checks. New York buyers snap up the Texas look as editors praise cool casual styles from Brogan Jennings Marcus Marcy Lee and Leighston with prices under 25 dollars.
Two men face surgery for broken feet in Middletown Hospital. Carl Harvey, 34, of Franklin, slipped from a ladder while working on his roof. Richard Stahley, 27, a contractor of Arcadia Drive, fell while reaching the top of a wall. Both are listed in good condition.
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