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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1961

Page

3

Woman's Century Club ends season with new officers

At the Golden Lamb Inn in Lebanon the Woman's Century Club installed new officers for the coming year. E S Land became president, with D G Horn as vice president, J A Wilson secretary, S J Kuderer treasurer, and other members named to committees. Speakers discussed the book 1999 Our Hopeful Future and life in the year 1999, predicting electronic homes and machines as servants of the future.

Woman's Century Club Golden Lamb Inn Lebanon L.J. Ragland E.S Land D.G Horn Robert Liljestrand J.A. Wilson S.J. Kuderer A.E. Roper H.E. Hadley Ross Kramer McGuire Ellen Aubley E.A. Badger Kramer Victor Colin Miss Aubley United States Albert Schweitzer

Mrs Ritter Celebrates 94th Birthday At Home

Mrs John Ritter turns 94 today and will be honored at a family dinner tonight hosted by her daughter Mrs John K Maurer and son Ralph Ritter. The event at Baltimore Street home includes Mr and Mrs Fred Ridge John Michael and Mrs Roberta Hummel. Neighbors sent gifts and cards.

John Ritter John K. Maurer Ralph Ritter Baltimore Street Fred Ridge and Gou John Michael Roberta Hummel

DAR meeting tonight at Mrs. Monger’s home

The Col. Jonathan Bayard Smith chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 8 o'clock tonight at Mrs. Howard Monger’s residence on Franklin Carlisle Road.

Col Jonathan Bayard Smith Daughters of the American Revolution Howard Monger Franklin - Carlisle Road

Wives smarter than husbands in dry cleaning debate

A long reader letter discusses the benefits of frequent dry cleaning at Gough-Lamb with Sanitone. The columnist explains that clean clothes wear better and last longer because grit damages fibers and finishing oils wear off. Sanitone cleaning restores finishing oils and body, offering value.

Gough-Lamb Gough-Lamb’s Gough- Lamb

Workshop Slated For Garden Clubs

Mrs. John Ramsey regional horticulture chair announces a horticulture workshop for Region Four of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs. The program Friday at 10 a m features a mist propagation demonstration at Naturp Garden Store 8055 Montgomery Road Kenwood. Tables will be available for sack lunches.

John Ramsey Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Naturp Garden Store Montgomery Road Kenwood

Homemakers Circle Six Holds Final Meeting Installation

The Homemakers Circle Six wrapped its season with a final gathering at Mrs. Reginal Farrar’s Central Avenue home. Officers installed were Mrs. Robert Vokes president, Mrs. Gordon Adams vice president, Mrs. Dudley Kramer secretary, and Mrs. Farrar treasurer. A mad hatter party showcased original hats. Vokes won first prize for “Dear John” and Wayne Beall earned second for “Green Thumb.”

Circle Six Central Avenue Reginal Farrar Robert Vokes Gordon Adams Dudley Kramer Farrar Vokes John Wayne Beall

Vio la Rebekah Lodge Members Gather in Odd Fellows Hall

Twenty five members of Vio la Rebekah Lodge attended a meeting last night in Odd Fellows Hall directed by noble grand Mrs. Harold Flatter. Mrs. J. B. Monroe reported on the Rebekah Assembly of Ohio held in Columbus last weekend and Mrs. Howard Hoover announced initiation ceremonies for new candidates at the May 15 meeting.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Harold Flatter J. B. Monroe Rebekah Assembly of Ohio Columbus Howard Hoover David Follmer Thomas Hodson Monroe Circle Seven Bethlehem Luther‘ian Church Lionel McFeeters Emma Wenzel Fellowship Hall

Scout Leaders Study Nature at Camp Stonybrook

Scout leaders gathered at Camp Stonybrook for a nature workshop. Mrs. Victor Wootan led tree sessions and Mrs. Betty Widman instructed on flowers for the troop workers.

Camp Stonybrook Victor Wootan Betty Widman

The Rocking Chair Emerges From Early American Craft

A mid 19th century view outlines the rocking chair as a product rooted in the American scene dating back to 1800 highlighting its handmade wooden craftsmanship and enduring design across generations.

Couple Married In Switzerland

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Gerlinde Martin of Ulverheim Germany to Rolf Kestermann son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Kestermann of Monroe vows exchanged April 18 in Basel Switzerland. They toured Italy afterward and plan to return in November. Kestermann, stationed with the U S Army in Dexheim Germany, is Lemon Monroe High School graduate who attended the University of Cincinnati. His wife works in a secretarial role at the Dexheim Army base.

Gerlinde Martin Ulverheim Germany Rolf Kestermann Ernest Kestermann Monroe Basel Switzerland Kestermann Italy U.S. Army Dexheim Lemon-Monroe University of Cincinnati

Nuptials Planned for Phyllis Willis and Ronald Melampy

Miss Phyllis Ann Willis and Ronald F. Melampy announce their engagement and upcoming wedding set for May 20 at St Susanna Catholic Church Mason. Willis, daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Willis Straughn Ind, will graduate from the College Conservatory of Music Cincinnati in June and belongs to Mu Phi Epsilon and Kappa Delta Pi. Melampy, son of Mr and Mrs Francis Melampy Mason, is a Cincinnati Conservatory graduate and teaches at Lakota High School West Chester. he belongs to Phi Mu Alpha.

Phyllis Ann Willis Ronald F. Melampy Francis Melampy Mason St. Susanna Catholic Church Miss Willis College - Conservatory of Music of Cincinnati Mu Phi Epsilon Kappa Delta Pi Melampy Cincinnati College - Conservatory Lakota High School West Chester Phi Mu Alpha A. C. Willis Straughn, Ind

108 Average Attained By Bridge Players

Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club met in Temple Beth Sholom for a master point session using the Mitchell movement among nine tables. A 108 average was posted with North-South winners including Mrs Vernon Jones and Mrs ML Johnston and other high scores listed. East-West winners included Mrs C W Rohrsson and Cliff Colson of Miamisburg and others from Lebanon and nearby communities.

Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club Temple Beth Sholom Mitchell Vernon Jones ML. Johnston Howard Wikoff Stanley Weinstein Paul M. Woodard C.W. Rohrsson Cliff Colson Miamisburg William Marts James Michael Lebanon Roy Granger Richard Peters

Cub Pack 13 Awards Honor Nine Scouts and Leaders

Cub Pack 13 held awards in Gardner Division last night. Recipients included Steven Sarver Steven Hanzlik Kenneth Johnson Kenneth Wallace Robert McIntosh Thomas Combs Ricky Nease Ricky Lawson Don Trenan and Mrs Eugene Combs. An overnight trip to Camp Hook June 9 was planned. Airplane contest winners were David Saker Steven Hanslik eight year olds division David Hanslik Steven Sarver nine year olds and Steven Combs Bob McIntosh ten year olds.

Pack 13 Steven Sarver Steven Hanzlik Kenneth Johnson Kenneth Wallace Robert McIntosh Thomas Combs Ricky Nease Ricky Lawson Don Trenan Eugene Combs Camp Hook David Saker Steven Hanslik David Hanslik Steven Combs Bob McIntosh

Mothers Of Pack 6 Honored At Church Meeting

Mothers of Cub Pack 6 were feted at the Methodist Church meeting last night. They received nail lamps made by the Cubs and advancement ribbons, service pins, and other honors. Den 1 welcomed new members Don Rose and James Sallie in an Indian ceremony led by Cubmaster Wally Frayer and Victor McGuire.

Methodist Cubs Joe Nunnamaker Jenny Pressley Kevin Middaugh Wayne Graham Gary Walters Steve Holton Doug Carpenter Wesley Arbuckle, III Eugene Whitacker Jim Smith Greg Lawson Terry Hocz Mike Steele James Young Charles Holton Frank Herd Mike Herd Don Rose James Sallie Den 1 Wally Frayer Victor McGuire

Revival Under Way at Full Gospel Church of God

Revival services are held at the Full Gospel Church of God on Wilson Drive in Franklin. Courtney Nipper of Hamilton speaks each night at 7 30 with Pastor Charles Elam overseeing. The meetings continue for an indefinite period.

Full Gospel Church of God Wilson Drive Franklin Courtney Nipper Hamilton Charles Elam

Recital Sunday by Miss Layer and Miss Ammons at CCM

Miss Alice Layer and Miss Rosalind Ammons, daughters of Middletown and local families, will perform a joint flute and harp recital Sunday at 4 30 p m in the Cincinnati College Conservatory Concert Hall. The program includes five duets and several solo pieces with Mrs Wellbaum as accompanist.

Alice Layer James C. Layer Middletown Rt. 3 Rosalind Ammons Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music Jack Linda Wellbaum Layer Beethoven Socarras Debussy Mozart Miss Layer K. P. E. Bach Tomasi

Election and Awards Banquet Scheduled by Actors Group

Middletown Actors Playhouse plans to elect officers for 1961 62 at a 7 30 pm meeting in the Middletown Fine Arts Center American Legion Ed Seamon retiring president will run the session Plans for a summer workshop and a list of next season plays will be discussed The second annual awards banquet is set for May 19 at 7 pm at Midway Lodge with Maclyn Tobias as master of ceremonies Actors Playhouse has just received a non profit charter from the state

Middletown Actors’ Playhouse Middletown Mid-way Lodge Maclyn Tobias Robert Glass Douglas Faulkner

Circle Five Bethlehem Lutheran Circle Observes Pray Theme

Guests from The Churches Miss Louise Behrens and Mrs. Wilma Hauser attended Circle Five at Eastline Drive with 18 members. Hostesses included Mrs. Christine Boehm and Mrs. J.L. Clark as the group discussed prayers and upcoming events at Longview Hospital and the mother daughter banquet set for May 11.

Louise Behrens Wilma Hauser Circle Five Bethlehem Lutheran Church Joseph Ritter Eastline Drive Christine Boehm J.L. Clark Eleanor Haueisen Fellowship Hall Longview Hospital Oakwood Jordan Arthur Kerschbaum

Speaker Tells JA Rose at Industrial Council Meeting

Roberta Kay Uartzog, vice president of the Achievers' Association, spoke on Junior Achievement at the Industrial Council meeting at the Manchester Hotel. She announced plans for the May 13 awards banquet and urged Council attendance. Bill Wiley, JA director, commended Council support and encouraged members to attend.

Roberta Kay Uartzog Achievers’ Association Industrial Council Manchester Bill Wiley

Boosters Club Sets Meeting for Manchester Junior High

Manchester Junior High will open in the fall with a Boosters' Club. A meeting for parents, friends and teachers of enrolled students is set for 7 30 tomorrow night in Wildwood school auditorium. Robert Rogers of Middletown is temporary chairman.

Manchester Junior High Wildwood School Robert Rogers Middletown

Officers Elected By Boro Lions

SPRINGBORO Ernest Arnold last night was elected president of the Lions Club. Named to serve one year terms with him were Charles Logan first vice president Don Kesling second vice president Robert Staneck third vice president Roland Gephart secretary and Ernest Burkhart treasurer Ed Leisz will serve as tail twister and Earl Mansford was named lion tamer. Elected to the board of directors for a two year term were Lowell Hayes and Raymond Perez. Remaining on the boat for another year are Dr. Fred Gunther and Lloyd Jones.

Springboro Ernest Arnold Lions Club Charles Logan Don Kesling Robert Staneck Roland Gephart Ernest Burkhart Ed Leisz Earl Mansford Lowell Hayes Raymond Perez Fred Gunther Lloyd Jones

Western Michigan senior awarded $1500 graduate fellowship

Jack Neal, a Western Michigan University senior in Kalamazoo, received a $1500 graduate fellowship to complete work for his master of arts degree at WMU in 1961-62. He is in the public school music curriculum and is the son of Mr and Mrs Roy C Neal of 2839 Shartle Street. He previously graduated from Central High School in Kalamazoo.

Jack Neal Western Michigan University Kalamazoo Neal Roy C. Neal Shartle St Central High School

Bankruptcies Filed in Cincinnati Court

Bankruptcies filed in U S District Court in Cincinnati include James R Reffitt of 2117 South Ave a paint sprayer with 2569 debts and no assets and Parnell Fox of 3013 Ottawa St an operator with 3620 debts and 1200 assets.

U.S. District Court Cincinnati James R. Reffitt South Ave Parnell Fox Ottawa St

Hospital Births and Dismissals in Local Notes

Vital statistics list multiple births at Home and hospital in various streets with names of parents and residences. Generations include several newborns a girl and a boy, with dwellings on Curryer Road Fairmount Avenue Mohawk Street Forest Avenue and more. Discharges include families from Middles town and nearby areas with patient notes from Children’s Hospital Cincinnati.

William T. Trimbie Curryer Road Brant Turner Fairmount Ave Robert Hale Mohawk St George R. Williams Forest Ave Ronald Bailey West Middletown Rt Virgil Lacy Auburn St Bey

Hospital Admissions List Names Residents and Relatives

In The Hospital Glenn Henderson of Wrenn Court Milton Hughes of Franklin Vernon McKinley of Jewel St Goodloe Combs of Trenton Robert Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller, Franklin David Harrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harrison, McGee Mrs. Lester Tolson of Superior Mrs. Mae Wheeler Carr of Har lan, Ky

Glenn Henderson Wrenn Court Milton Hughes Franklin

Jones & Laughlin to Reactivate Furnaces Recall 275 Workers

Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. announces reactivating three furnaces and recalling 275 furloughed workers this week in Cleveland. The move signals stabilizing demand and plant operations as management outlines revised production plans.

Cleveland Jones &Laughlin Steel Corp

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Chardelle Weber Kuderer W.W McGuire L. J. Raine H. A. Wilson Irk Strodtbeck Happye West R.A. Moore Federation of Women's Clubs Ragland Elizabeth Schenck J. D. Sarcher Roscoe Kincaid Mrs. Ritter Mon Uday Mothers of Pack 6 Sports Bowl Miss Alie Layer Roger Ammons Waynesville, N. C Actors Alice Parmalee Clara Sixt Carl Adrian Logan Avenue Dorothy Reinartz Glen Maier Paul Bergdall Sue Easterling Hayden Porter Winmore St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church William Schneider Kenwood Drive Delman Reynolds William Wiley Middletonian Haines House Alaska Alaskan Ing Chester Bowlus Harold Vorhis Delma: Reynolds Elmer Woodrey Ed Kees S. Main Street JA Rose Boosters Club Boro Lions Calvin Cole Hill Ave Mary Karen Brown Richard F. Brown Bellbrook Sharon Hall William E. Hall Highland St Teresa Pike Willis Pike Vannest Ave Joan James Parman Camden Opal Grimes Britton Lane Norman Mack Jackson James Filis Circle Drive Leroy Manrod Oxford State Road Robert Forsythe Sam Napoleon Clements Grove St Woodford K. Craycraft Carl Rhinehart Sheffield, St Leon Wolfe Grand Ave Charles LeValley Farmersville Jeffery Willis Donald Willis Eaton Joe Dixon Maggie Croll Chalmer Egelston Bernard L. Gibbons Ross Sr Betty Jackson Yankee Roar Charles Hodson Roose Joseph Zinck Gregory Mare Day Mrs Jack Day Vannest Avenue Children's Hospital, Cincinnati John Mord Lido Panty Ross’ Hosiery Ross’ Notions — Main Floor Rose
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